The men of the previous dynasty held a celebration banquet, and the women in the backyard were not left behind, and under the arrangement of Mrs. Bian, a small banquet was held, which was also regarded as a form of congratulations.

The women were all seated, and the summer was the last to arrive.

"Mrs. Xia has arrived." Everyone stood up and saluted her.

Striding towards summer, people arrived before the voice, "I'm sorry, I'm late again." ”

That being said, there was no apology in that tone.

"Sister." Mrs. Bian greeted her with a smile, "My sister is here, it's good if my sister can come." ”

Don't think that she came voluntarily, the hateful Cao Apu, there are always thousands of ways to threaten and force her.

"Well, let's get started." Respond lightly to summer. Without waiting for Mrs. Bian to take her seat, she took the lead in sitting down.

Everyone saw it in their eyes, and they didn't dare to speak, but they scolded her in their hearts. Who doesn't want you to come, every time you come late, you never follow the rules, and you don't know who you are throwing face.

Mrs. Bian sat on the main seat, waved her hand and greeted: "They are all sisters, you're welcome, feel free." ”

"It's still Sister Bian's considerate people."

"But it's not, then we might as well be respectful."

Bian has always been good at doing favors, and if she greets her like this, the women have let go a lot. Eat and drink, greet each other, and talk to each other.

There was a lot of talk and laughter in the hall, and it seemed much cold and lonely to be alone in the summer.

"You see, no one likes to talk to her."

"She just relies on her husband's favor, and without her husband, she is nothing. I pity her now. ”

"Do you pity her? Have you forgotten what she did to you at the cherry blossom viewing party the other day? ”

The women muttered in private, occasionally glancing toward Summer. There is sympathy, there is contempt, there is pride, and there are those who read jokes.

Xiang Summer's cold eyes swept over the women, and he slammed the wine glasses into a loud sound: "Smack-"

Only then did they restrain themselves a lot, and hurriedly lowered their heads. Mrs. Bian was thinking about how to come forward to resolve it, and someone was already one step ahead of her.

"Sister, can I toast you?"

Mrs. Huan asked humbly and gently, and looked up at her at Summer, and saw her smiling gently, holding a glass in her hand.

Everyone thought that this was another good show, but they didn't expect Mrs. Huan to invite the pretentious Xia to drink. Mrs. Huan is the most popular one besides the Xia family. There are naturally many people who are jealous of the Huan family. Some of them were waiting to see how the Xia clan rejected the Huan clan, so that the Huan clan would not be able to see the embarrassment.

Xiang Xia was stunned for a moment, and then lowered his eyes.

Lo and behold, it's coming. This Xia clan is going to talk ruthlessly, and Huan's face will be swept away.

But to everyone's surprise, Xiang Xia raised his glass and saluted Huan's in return, "I'll do it, you are free." ”

In fact, it was not only those women who were surprised, but Huan Shi was also a little flattered, and was stunned for a while before reacting: "Sister is so courageous, I will also toast." ”

Mrs. Huan drank it all, and lit her glass towards summer. Bow slightly to Summer in response.

"Sister, sister dares to sit with you."

The seats on both sides of Xiang Xia were vacant, and no one dared to sit next to her, and no one wanted to. The rest of the place was crowded and cramped, but her part was spacious and bright.

There are also many women who want to cling to Huan's family, and Huan's is too lazy to play with them, maneuvering left and right. She is a weak-hearted person, she has always had no quarrel with the world, even if she is favored by Lao Cao, she is never arrogant and presumptuous. Her wish and hope for the rest of her life is just to want her Chong'er to grow up safely and healthily. Her Chong'er is smart and excellent, which many women can't ask for. How many people are envious and jealous. The tree is very windy, and sometimes she also thinks, is this really good, is this really a blessing.

It should be.

But what was she worried about?

Although she is a woman who has been in the deep courtyard for a long time, she is also a lover after all. She admired Xiang Summer's straight nature, which no other woman could appreciate. She feels kind to Xiang Xia, not only because her face is similar to hers, but also because of her indisputable character, indifferent to the world, she dares to say and do. Huan Shi understands why she can win Lao Cao's favor and love. She has a temperament that those women do not have, and will never learn.

In addition to all this, there is another reason. Xiang Xia is a worthy and trusted ally, and maybe she can also become a guaranteed backer for Chong'er in the future.

On her own, she is still too thin after all.

"Whatever you want." Xiang Summer, this is a promise. Then, Cui Qingshui also stepped forward to help Huan's move seat.

When these scenes fell into the eyes of the other women, they were so shocked that they could not believe what they had seen and heard. But this is the case, and everyone can't help but sigh. I don't know if this Xia clan has changed his temperament, or if this Huan clan is too face-saving and charming.

Those who were waiting to see the show were slapped in the face, and secretly gritted their teeth with hatred. Mrs. Bian's face didn't look good, it seemed that what she was most afraid of had already begun.

"Sister Huan can get along with Sister Xia, and I am very pleased to see my sister in my eyes. The other sisters should also learn more from the two sisters. Bian was unhappy in his heart, and he still had to say this.

"Yes."

Guo Zhao, who was sitting in the corner of the banquet, also came back to his senses. Then two rows of maids came to the hall with sweet soup in their hands and brought it to the ladies' small tables.

Guo Zhao glanced at it and was about to bury his head in a few bites of food. The next second, she suddenly raised her head, and her eyes were fixed on the sweet soup presented by the maid. She seemed to realize something, her brow furrowed, her eyes wide.

"Recently, I've heard a few of our sisters coughing, it's the changing season, and there are many people going in and out of the house, and I'm afraid the heat will not be able to disperse. Those of us who are older are the most vulnerable. Many of you are young, but you have to take precautions. So, I instructed the small kitchen to prepare this sweet soup for the sisters - saffron stewed with rock sugar. Taste it and see how it tastes. Mrs. Bian explained enthusiastically.

"According to ancient books, saffron has the medicinal effects of sedation, cough relief, and heat dissipation, and my sister has a heart." Mrs. Huan stood up and saluted respectfully.

Mrs. Huan saluted, and the other women echoed in a casual manner: "Sister Bian has a heart, and my sister is grateful." ”

The women in this backyard have a lot of things to do and are troublesome, and after a banquet, I don't know how many rituals they have done in the middle. It's better to be at home, and never engage in these clichés at your own celebration banquet. Even if it's a prayer, it's sincere.

I can't help but feel melancholy again in the summer, and I will eat some sweetness in my heart. She waved her hand to Cui Qingshui behind her, Cui Qingshui understood, and came forward to serve her to eat.

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