Chapter 86: The Thank-You Banquet
"Do you remember the month and year?" Ling's mother continued to ask.
"If I remember correctly, that day should be the seventy-third year of Dayan, the sixth day of the sixth month. Yes, that's right, it's the sixth day of June. I still remember that it was my child's birthday, and I was still thinking about celebrating my child's birthday before taking over the store. But the proprietress was in a hurry, and she had to clear the silver and goods on the same day. ”
In the seventy-third year of Dayan, on the sixth day of the sixth month of June, it was also the day when Sima Fu moved his family to Luoyang, how could it be so coincidental?
Ling's mother was fascinated, and Sima Guansheng continued to ask: "Boss, do you know her specific address in Luoyang?" ”
"I don't know."
"Okay, thank you, boss, Bu helped me get to the carriage outside the door." With that, Sima Guansheng put on the curtain and turned around and walked towards the carriage at the door.
originally thought that he could find the evidence of Zhong Xiaoniang's crime today and avenge her mother, but she never thought that God would not be beautiful and pounce on her. What made her even more unexpected was that she had come all the way to find someone, but the person she was looking for had always been far away in front of her and lived in the same city.
She was full of a sense of loss in her heart, leaning in the carriage with a sad face.
On the way back, she went to a paper shop, bought incense wax money paper and offerings, and went to her mother's grave to worship.
Sima Fu moved his family to Luoyang City, but this grave could not be moved. This yin dwelling, as long as it is settled, it is taboo to move. Therefore, the only thing that can be taken away is the famous spirit card engraved in the ancestral hall.
Sima Guansheng originally thought that his mother's grave would be overgrown with weeds, but he didn't think about it, but it was beyond her expectations.
The area around the grave was clean, and the only uninvited guests were the few leaves that fell from the trees. The incense sticks and candles burned in front of the grave are still spotless, and it can be seen that someone came to worship not long ago.
Seeing this scene, Sima Guansheng's heart warmed, at least her mother was not as lonely as she imagined. Relatives and friends in Yongzhou's hometown are all accompanying their mother for themselves.
After returning from the cemetery, Ling's mother took Sima Guansheng to many familiar places to relive the old days.
After a day of tossing and turning, he finally returned to Lingfu at sunset.
Old Madam Ling was anxiously wandering back and forth in the house, and Old Madam Ling sat on the chair, watching her sway back and forth like this, as if she didn't like it, "Can you sit down and wait?" I haven't eaten yet! I was stunned by you. ”
Old Madam Ling glanced at him, didn't squeak, and urged the mother-in-law beside her: "Ju, you go to the door to greet you, is Miss Watch at the door?" ”
The old woman saluted and withdrew from the room.
Old Madam Ling estimated that she was tired of walking, so she sat down on a chair and took a sip of tea. Fart. Before she could sit down, she got up again and walked to the door, looking around.
It didn't take long for the old woman to come back in a hurry to report, "Old lady, Miss Cousin is back, and she has already arrived in the front yard, and she will be there in the blink of an eye." ”
"Go and take out the gauze skirt I prepared for Miss Cousin, and that set of orchid hair accessories. You, go get some hot water. ”
The maids and ladies should respond, and they all went to do their own things.
Old Madam Ling seemed to have forgotten something, and called the old woman who was about to leave, "Ju, wait a minute, the gauze skirt has been incense, right?" ”
"Don't worry, the old lady has smoked."
"That's good, and the cloak, remember to smoke incense too."
"The slave woman will do it, and use the fast incense method to ensure that Miss Cousin will not be delayed to the banquet." With that, the old woman bowed and retreated.
Old Madam Ling is really attentive to Sima Guansheng, meticulous, and she tries her best to be perfect in everything related to Sima Guansheng.
Originally, it was still early, but after her tossing, it was already dark when she went out.
She specially ordered someone to set up a gate car, and the three of them went to the banquet in the same carriage.
The appropriate makeup, the towering bun, the golden silk pearl orchid hairpin, the hollow orchid red coral head flower, and even the earrings are orchid pendants. There is elegance in the luxury, and with the face with distinct facial features, it really complements each other.
The light purple high-waisted shoulder gauze shawl on her body, with a little sexiness in the demureness, loomed, revealing her graceful figure.
After a day of tossing, Sima Guansheng was a little tired, and she leaned lazily in the corner of the carriage, closing her eyes to recuperate.
Old Madam Ling stared at her and laughed, and when Old Madam Ling saw this, she lowered her voice and reprimanded: "Madam, you are stunned!" giggled for no reason, panicked. ”
Old Madam Ling poked his fist into his heart, "you, you're stunned." I'm happy that Sheng'er can be so delicate, how can you be like you, except for the officialdom, you don't care about anything else. ”
"You actually say that I am coarse, I rely on a pen to eat, you are insulting to Sven."
"I said that you are a big boss is a big boss, do you really think that killing a pig with a knife is called a big boss?"
"Isn't it?"
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When people reach their twilight years, flirting and scolding has a different flavor.
When Sima Guansheng heard this, he deliberately turned his face away and smiled secretly at the words of these two people.
The carriage jolted to the banks of the moat, stopping at a brightly lit and crowded place.
Old Madam Ling woke up Sima Guansheng, and the three of them got out of the carriage together and walked towards the lake.
There are many boats of various sizes docked near the lake, which are brightly lit.
Just a few steps, a handsome young student stepped forward to greet him, "The student has seen the teacher, the teacher is well!" Lady is well! "The man was tall, well-dressed, handsome, and well-mannered.
"Bo Zhongqing is better than blue out of blue, it will be able to surpass the old decay one day, and there is no need to be so formal."
"One day as a teacher and a lifelong father, without the teacher's teaching, there would be no today's Bozhong. Regardless of whether the PhD can go far or not, the teacher will always be the teacher of the Ph.D. ”
"Don't be arrogant in victory, don't be discouraged in defeat. Today's saint really has a discerning eye, and you are a saint who deserves it. Old Lady Ling was full of smiles, and it could be seen that he was very satisfied with this student.
"The night is windy, please ask the teacher and the teacher to get on the boat first, and we will talk in detail in the boat." Feng Bozhong's eyes fell on Sima Guansheng beside Old Madam Ling, and when he saw Sima Guansheng holding Old Madam Ling's hand, he didn't think twice, "Master, who is this young lady?" ”
"This is my only granddaughter, the eldest daughter of Yin of Luoyang Mansion, Sima Guansheng." Old Madam Ling confidently introduced.
"Miss is well! Xiaosheng was rude. When Feng Bozhong heard this, he hurriedly bowed and saluted.
Sima Guansheng was a little caught off guard, and hurriedly let go of Old Madam Ling's arm in return.
The group laughed and stepped on a boat by the lake, the inside of the boat is spacious and bright, and the furnishings are simple and clean. There is a round table with a set of blue and white porcelain tea sets.
Feng Bozhong led the three of them to sit down, and then he sat down, poured tea himself, and knelt at the feet of Old Lady Ling, "Student Feng Bozhong, thank you for the teacher's cultivation, the kindness of knowing is beyond repayment, and you can express your gratitude with tea." Students must use what they have learned to share their worries for the saints, benefit the people, and live up to the high expectations of their teachers. Teacher, please drink tea. ”
Old Lady Ling happily took the cup of Xie Tea held high and took a sip.
After he dropped the cup, Feng Bozhong knelt down and kowtowed three more times.
Only then did Old Lady Ling get up and help him up, and the two of them sat down together, and Feng Bozhong ordered the servants next to him to serve the food.
Feng Bozhong, in this year's spring palace examination, won the first place in the first class, and was the champion given by the real saint.
His father was a military general, and the official worshiped the Zhonglang general, and he died. His mother is the lord of Yongzhou, and she can be described as a prominent family. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to worship Old Lady Ling.
When Old Lady Ling accepted him, a yellow-mouthed child, it was also because of his friendship with his father. Moreover, remembering that he lost his father at a young age and had no one to supervise him, he drank his apprenticeship tea.
After his father's death, his mother took him back to Yongzhou City and lived in Yongzhou Palace. One is to leave the sad place of Luoyang, and the other is of course to apprentice to Feng Bozhong, which was confessed by his father before his death, saying: My son's teacher must be the history of Yongzhou Thorn.
The dishes were served one after another, and Feng Bozhong personally poured tea and wine, which was very respectful and polite.
Old lady Ling and Feng Bozhong toasted and laughed about literati and elegant affairs, from the official career to the common people. Everyone expressed their opinions and talked happily.
During the banquet, Old Madam Ling asked with a smile, "Bo Zhong, why didn't your mother come with you today?" ”
"Back to my wife, my mother said that the student had passed the crown ceremony and should hone his ability to deal with things alone, so he did not accompany him. My mother said that she would come to the door another day to talk to her mother. ”
"I see, the county lord has good intentions!" Old Madam Ling took a piece of Sima Guansheng's favorite beef and put it in her bowl, and continued: "Bo Zhong has already performed the crown ceremony, can the county lord agree on a marriage match for you?" ”
Feng Bozhong's face showed a little embarrassment, and the corners of his mouth hooked up a light smile, "Bozhong has never heard his mother mention the matter of marriage. ”
Old Madam Ling was very satisfied after hearing his words, "Then what do you think of yourself?" ”
"Men are ambitious in all directions, and they take the lead in their careers. As for the marriage, it is all up to the mother of the house. His eyes inadvertently glanced at Sima Guansheng, who was eating with his head down, and instantly put it away.
Such a beautiful and gentle and virtuous woman made him, a person who only reads the books of sages and sages, and does not listen to what is going on outside the window, has to be moved.
Even a fleeting look was caught by Old Madam Ling, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but show a smug smile, "Then do you have the type of heart in your heart?" For example, my Sheng'er is like this, you still like it. ”
Sima Wansheng's interest was not very high, and he didn't say anything during the banquet, and casually sandwiched a few dishes in front of him and sent them to his mouth.
But as soon as she heard Mrs. Ling's words, she was immediately full of energy, and said urgently with shame: "Grandmother, why are you drunk before you have eaten?" ”
Old Madam Ling grabbed her hand, shook her head with a smile, and motioned for her not to say more.
"My Fair Lady, good gentleman. Miss Flower and Moon Appearance, Hui Quality Orchid Heart. Bo Zhong is not a sage, but also has a mortal heart. Feng Bozhong showed a shy look, trying to avoid Sima Guansheng's gaze, and said vaguely.
Although Feng Bozhong didn't say it explicitly, Old Madam Ling had already heard the meaning of his words.
"This is very good, my Sheng'er, Fang Ling is in the middle of her life, her mother left early, if she is not by my side, it will be fine, now that she has come to me, I, as a grandmother, should find a good match for her." Old Madam Ling's face was always filled with joy.