Chapter 141: The Confession Banquet (I)

In the blink of an eye, the day of the Luo family's banquet is coming.

Mrs. Luo's banquet this time was not to recognize her daughter, nor to celebrate her husband's promotion, but to return the table to the Shanghai Mansion, so the ladies and ladies of the Shanghai Mansion were the guests of honor. Wen Yi had already received a letter from Mrs. Luo Si and knew that the other party would announce the recognition of her relatives during the banquet. It is said that the Duchess and Miss Huguo should not come, they were summoned by the Queen Mother to enter the palace to see Jin, therefore, it was the younger sister-in-law of the Duke of Huguo, that is, the wife of the current Beiwang General Xiao Ruan, and the daughter Ruan Er, and there was also a nephew from the Ruan family's distant house who would accompany them.

For this banquet, Wen Yi prepared the clothes and jewelry to be worn early, which was a little more solemn than the tea party in Luwangfu. However, because she is still in the small work period, the clothing styles she chooses are mainly plain and elegant.

Mrs. Luo Si also invited people from the Gu family, but Master Gu had to be busy with business, Wen Xian wanted to study, and Mrs. Yu was an elder, so she was impatient to go out in the cold, so there were not many people who went, and Wen Yi became the one who took the lead. Wen Xian, Wen Juan and Mrs. Luo Si are also familiar with each other, so they naturally want to go together, and the Luo family also made up for Wen Ya and Jiang Yao's posts. As for Wen An and Wen Ru, the latter only said that he wanted to review his homework, and was summoned by Master Gu to say a few words, and when he came back, he said that he wanted to go together, Wen An sneered when he saw this, and ignored him.

Surprisingly, Jiang and Wen Hui did not go. Jiang Shi had a little uneasiness on his face, and turned his head to look at Old Madam Yu from time to time, as if he was following his mother-in-law's orders. Wen Yi couldn't help but be surprised, could it be that when she went to the Luo family as a guest this time, she really didn't even have an elder to lead? However, it is rumored that Master Gu wanted to let Aunt Yu accompany him, but he was vetoed by Mrs. Yu. She hesitated for a moment, and smiled reluctantly: "The eldest aunt still has to wait in front of the eldest uncle and grandmother, presumably the godmother will take care of our sisters, you don't have to worry." ”

Jiang Shi laughed a few times, glanced at Old Madam Yu again, saw her smile and nodded, and said, "That's a good word, Mrs. Luo Si will take care of you." His heart was half discouraged, and he looked at his daughter with tears in his eyes.

Wen Hui didn't notice her mother's gaze. She was not interested in the banquet of the Luo family, and it was ridiculous that her grandmother actually wanted to promise herself to the children of the Luo family, fortunately, after entering Beijing, her grandmother did not mention this matter again, presumably because she listened to her father's persuasion, but she must not take it lightly, the letter has been sent out, she just needs to wait for Zheng Lijun's reply, at this time, where is she in the mood to pay attention to the Luo family?

So she said, "I didn't rest well last night, and my body was a little unhappy, so I'd better stay at home and rest." ”

Wen Juan chuckled: "Sixth sister, I didn't have a good rest last night, and I have a day off today, which is enough, you just told the needlework person how to modify the skirt, and after talking for a long time, you don't feel tired at all, how do you know that your body will be unhappy tomorrow?" ”

Wen Hui glanced at her: "Our family is not the host and guest, I don't get along with the young lady of the Huguo Mansion, and I am also angry when I go." I've seen a lot of this kind of banquet in a year, and who wants to go out and suffer that sin on a cold day? If you want to go, you can go, whatever do I do? As soon as the words fell, she caught a glimpse of Gu Pozi walking in from outside, holding an object in the shape of a post in her hand, and couldn't help but feel happy, and quickly stood up: "What is that?" ”

Gu Pozi was about to salute, but she was startled by her, and hurriedly replied: "Mrs. Tai, Mrs., young ladies, this is sent from the front yard, the young master of the Li family sent a post to invite the seventh young master to go to a small gathering, but the seventh young master said that he was impatient to go, and ordered to drive the people away, and the people in the front yard didn't know what to do, so they reported it and asked Mrs. to show it." ”

Wen Hui could barely hide the disappointment on her face, and waved her hand in disgust: "This little thing, if you have to come in and annoy your mother Xiaoqi, you can't say it, and if you say anything else, it's just a temperament, and the people in the front yard will find a reason to send people away, won't it?" ”

The ancient woman only looked at the Jiang family, and the Jiang family hesitated for a moment and asked, "Did the seventh young master mention why you didn't go?" Gu Pozi replied: "It is said that Young Master Li, they are all interested in watching his jokes...... Jiang Shi understood, and sighed: "Let's just say that the Seventh Young Master is busy reviewing his homework, and the old master will come back in the evening to inquire." "The ancient woman took the order.

Old Madam Yu looked at the Jiang family: "What's wrong with Xiao Qi?" Didn't you go out happily to meet your friends yesterday? Jiang Shi smiled reluctantly: "When I came back yesterday, my face was not good, and I seemed to be angry outside." Old Madam Yu said in a deep voice: "Pay more attention, don't let him cause any trouble outside, and don't let him be wronged." Jiang Shi answered.

Old Madam Yu looked at Wen Hui again: "Are you waiting for someone's letter?" Wen Hui got up slowly, hesitated, and said, "I haven't seen Lijun come in the past few days, so I sent a letter to her to see when she can be free and come to our house for tea......

Old Madam Yu smiled: "Really? Why haven't I heard you mention it? Miss Zheng still wants to prepare for the tea party at Hou'er Road Wangfu, right? I'm afraid I won't have the time to come to our house. Wen Hui pursed her lips, lowered her head a little dejectedly, and muttered: "I sent the letter early in the morning, why didn't I even hear back......

Old Madam Yu ignored her anymore, as if she was planning something, and instructed Ruyi and the others to pack up a few medicinal materials brought by the family, put them in a brocade box, and prepare a few pills from the Luo family. Wen Yi only found a few words from Ruyi, but she didn't know her intentions, so she could only guess that she was probably preparing to give it away, but looking at the weight of this gift, it didn't seem to be a serious gift.

But she didn't bother to think about this, and on the second day, after freshening up and having breakfast, she went with her sisters to bid farewell to the old lady and the Jiang family, got into the carriage sent by the Luo family, and accompanied by the Wen'an and Wenru brothers, went to the residence of Mrs. Luo Si to go to the banquet.

She was in a good mood all the way, and when she saw Wen Juan sitting opposite angrily, she seemed to be angry, and asked the other party very kindly: "What's wrong?" Sixth sister made you angry again? ”

Wen Juan flattened her mouth, and Wen Xian smiled: "Her girl accidentally spilled tea on a new dress, but she had to change into the clothes she was going to wear tomorrow, and by tomorrow, there would be no good clothes to wear, and she was uncomfortable." ”

Wen Juan muttered: "This is already my best new dress, and my wife made a special trip to prepare it for me so that I can wear it when I go out as a guest." At that time, my wife only said that when I entered Beijing, my aunt would ask someone to make me new clothes, and I didn't need to bring many of them. As a result, it's too late to do it now."

Wen Yi smiled: "What is this? Since the clothes you originally prepared are dirty, you can replace them with your usual clothes, and that's it. Godmother won't find fault with you for this. ”

Wen Juan said in a sullen voice: "Mrs. Luo Si treats us so kindly, I think it is more kind than my aunt treats us, how can I not know what to do, and only wear old clothes to go to He Luo Si to be promoted?" Besides, isn't Sister Nine going to confess her today? It's the tea party of the Luwang Mansion...... I also go as a foil, whether I dress well or badly, others may not care......"

Wen Yi couldn't help laughing, she was a little moved in her heart, and said, "I've made several pieces, I'm only a little taller than you, and my skirt is a little longer, so it's not a big problem." You go to me and pick whichever one you like, and one night of work is enough for the girls to change their skirts short. ”

Wen Juan was pleasantly surprised: "Is Sister Jiu's words true?" Seeing Wen Yi nodding, she was even more overjoyed: "Thank you, sister, I originally wanted to borrow the fifth sister, but I just ......" She looked at Wen Xian, "The fifth sister is so much taller than me......"

Wen Yi smiled, along the way, Mama Zhao and Dong Aoi were bored on the boat, and they couldn't talk and chat with people all day long like Xiuzhu, so they had to concentrate on needlework in their spare time, but they made all her new materials. She is not short of clothes at all, and it is naturally best to be able to help Wen Juan with her.

Wen Xian also thanked Wen Yi, feeling a little ashamed, in fact...... Her clothes have changed slightly, and her sister may not be able to wear them......

The carriage soon arrived at the Luo family's house. This is four houses connected in one place, in the shape of the word "Tian", located in the area where the officials and businessmen of the capital live together, where the two main streets meet, not far away is the market shops, people come and go, very lively. The carriage did not stop at the front door, but went around to the mouth of the alley on the right, and there was another gate in the alley, which was the main entrance of Mrs. Luo's mother and daughter in Beijing.

There are not many guests, and there are only two seats in the outer courtyard, and six seats in the inner courtyard, mainly for female dependents. The Wen'an brothers went to the front yard with the housekeeper and sat with a few generals, Wen Ru was uncomfortable, but Wen An seemed to be like a fish in water, and he only felt that this martial artist who spoke loudly was much easier to deal with than the wine and meat friends who laughed at him the day before yesterday, and it was common for people in the army to have a scar on their faces, and no one laughed at him, so he was closer to these young people.

Wen Yi and the sisters arrived in the backyard hall, Mrs. Luo Si greeted them with a smile, and when she saw Jiang Yao and Wen Ya, they were full of praise, and gave them a meeting gift, and then led a few girls to meet the distinguished guests of the Huguo Mansion, Mrs. Xiao Ruan and Miss Ruan Er.

The general's wife is a dignified and delicate woman, but her temperament is quite hearty, Ruan Mengxuan, the second lady Ruan Mengxuan, is thirteen years old, and she is also a clever person. Wen Yi talked a few words with them, but she didn't think it was difficult to deal with it, and Jiang Yao quickly got acquainted with Ruan Mengxuan, Ruan Mengxuan also smiled: "I heard Sister Lin and Nuan Junjun mention you, and they both said that it was interesting, but when I saw you today, I realized that what I said was true, and I only hated it until today."

Jiang Yao said with a smile: "As long as you don't think I'm noisy, I've heard Sister Lin mention your sisters, and I have long been interested in making friends, but I'm a little embarrassed, I'm afraid that you won't look down on my daughter of a petty official." ”

"What's so embarrassing about that? Who doesn't have two eyes, one nose and one mouth? Ruan Mengxuan saw that she generously admitted that she was from a humble background, which was different from the status of the princess's daughter, but admired her even more. The daughters of ordinary eunuchs who have seen them on weekdays, in front of their sisters, are either restrained, only promised, or pretend to be high, almost rude, like Jiang Yao, who is generous and not rude, it is really rare, if it is compatible with the temperament, it is also worth befriending.

Wen Yi watched from the sidelines, secretly feeling ashamed in her heart, she saw such a princess daughter, and she was also a little restrained, compared with Jiang Yao's generosity, she inevitably fell behind. It seems that the princess's daughter may not be unattainable, as long as you are generous, they may not be domineering. Thinking like this, her attitude became much more natural when she spoke and acted, and when she faced Second Mrs. Ruan, she was also polite, neither humble nor arrogant. Second Mrs. Ruan smiled at Mrs. Luo Si and said, "This goddaughter you recognize is really good, where did you find such a good girl?" Delicate and sensible. ”

Mrs. Luo Si smiled: "I look at her like when I was young, so I feel close when I see her." Don't you think so, Madame? ”

The other lady next to her laughed: "Listen to this, how thick-skinned do you have to be to say such a thing?" Hurry up and take a look in the mirror, how old are you, and you are embarrassed to compare with the little girl."

Mrs. Luo Si snorted: "I said that I was young, who hasn't been young?" I was also a flower back then, if you don't believe it, just ask our master."

Everyone burst into laughter.

If it is a little frivolous, Mrs. Luo Si has never said it when she faced the Gu family. Wen Yi secretly screamed, secretly looked at the Wen Xian sisters, they all showed different colors, Wen Xian also blushed, hanging her head low, but Jiang Yao was very calm, still smiling and talking to Miss Ruan Er. Wen Yi thought to herself, could it be because most of the people present were the daughters of the military generals' families, so Mrs. Luo Si didn't have so many taboos? It is said that she and Mrs. Luo Si are both from scholarly families, and they have both been raised by families, so they are probably a little unaccustomed to being with the daughters of military generals, right? But it's easy for guests to feel like they're out of place, so in order to avoid embarrassment, it's better for her to get used to it as soon as possible.

Second Mrs. Ruan looked at Wen Yi a few times quietly, and saw that after she listened to Mrs. Luo's words, she did not show a different color, and even when other ladies said more "frivolous" jokes, she also pursed her lips and smiled, although she would also blush, but her attitude was very generous, not like her sister, twisting and pinching, and she couldn't help but secretly approve in her heart. Since she is the goddaughter of Luo Laosi and his wife, it is not a good thing that she can't get used to this.

Gossip, it's time to start the table. Second Mrs. Ruan sat on the main seat, and there were many female guests as witnesses, Wen Yi officially kowtowed to Mrs. Luo Si with tea and recognized her godmother. Mrs. Luo Si smiled from ear to ear, and asked her two daughters to officially worship her sister, and everyone was happy. Wen Xian also returned to normal, and she was afraid that everyone would mention those unbearable words again, so she sat aside a little stiffly, silent, and pulled Wen Juan to prevent her from joking with the young ladies brought by the wives.

One of Mrs. Li, whose husband was said to be a deputy commander of Hu Benwei, suddenly asked, "Are you the daughter of the sixth room of the Gu family in Pingyang?" My grandfather was the prefect of Kaiyi, the Xizhou Grain Road, and the political envoy of Annanbu, and after his death, he was posthumously awarded the title of senior doctor, is your grandmother's surname Lu? ”

Wen Yi was surprised: "Exactly, how do you know?" "Mrs. Luo only mentioned her grandfather's official position.

Mrs. Li's expression changed, and she was silent for a moment before she smiled bitterly: "My mother's surname is also Lu."