Chapter 61: Zuo's Birthday
Lin Nanyi didn't know the final outcome of Lin Daqiang and Liu.
But even if she knew it, she would only laugh it off, the Lin family had no kindness to her, but only hatred, why did she pity them.
The wretched must have something to hate.
Uncle Li's news came quickly, and the mountain where the fruit trees were planted was sold, but the price was not low, and the seller could also come to the fish restaurant to negotiate.
Lin Nanyi has been in Baifu in addition to the fish restaurant for the past two days.
Zuo's birthday is coming, and I heard that after she gave Yan Wenzhi an unforgettable birthday last time, she also asked her to buy one for Zuo's.
Bai Yun didn't make many friends in Qinghe Town, and naturally not many people came to Zuo's birthday, so it wasn't too troublesome.
Lin Nanyi can prepare it according to the specifications of the family banquet.
On the day of his birthday, Bai Yun specially did not go to the academy.
He stayed in the house to accompany the Zuo family every year today, but the Zuo family was annoyed when he saw him, and he had to go to the academy in disgrace if he didn't like him.
This year, because of Lin Nanyi, the depression in Zuo's heart has dissipated a lot, and after having a new spiritual pillar, the whole person also looks a lot more energetic.
Even Bai Yun was a little polite.
Gu Shi and Yan Wenzhi also came early.
Although it is said that it is just a family banquet, there are still many people in Qinghe Town who know about Zuo's birthday, and there are several who just deliver posts.
In the end, the family banquet was expanded into a small banquet.
Dong Chun and Luo Ji specially came from the fish restaurant to take charge of the back kitchen, and now the other chefs in the fish restaurant can already complete the production of dishes independently, so they can get out for a while.
I also brought a lot of side dishes from the fish house, and they didn't have to be busy.
Lin Nanyi was making birthday cakes and longevity noodles on the side, both of which were hand-picked by Zuo.
Yan Wenzhi has her, but she will be jealous.
Gu Shi was talking to Zuo Shi in the courtyard, and the two had hit it off at first sight since the last time they met, and there were many topics, but most of them still revolved around Lin Nanyi.
Yan Wenzhi was entertaining guests in the front hall with Bai Yun, Bai Yun introduced Yan Wenzhi to many friends who came today, and also let Yan Wenzhi show his face in front of them, if there is anything to trouble in the future, it is also convenient to act.
Knowing that Yan Wenzhi was the top of the county exam, everyone's attitude towards him changed a lot, from disdain to kindness.
Yan Wenzhi knew everything, but he didn't show it on his face.
"The mayor has arrived~"
There was the shouting of the little guy outside.
The lively scene in the front hall instantly fell silent.
This is the new mayor sent by the imperial court after Zhu Quan, but it seems very mysterious.
Never showed up.
I didn't expect it to come today.
Others are speculating that this is the new mayor showing favor to Bai Yun, or Bai Yun showing favor to the new mayor.
Bai Yun and Yan Wenzhi glanced at each other, they didn't receive the post from the new mayor at all.
Uninvited, it seems that the person who came is not good.
Bai Yun is one of the best figures in Kyoto, let alone in this small Qinghe town.
It seems that this is a demonstration.
Bai Yun stood in place, watching the man stride in the distance.
He was still wearing the mayor's official uniform.
But he remembered that today seemed to be the day of the yamen's rest.
Don't ask him how he knew, when Bai Yun came to Qinghe Town, the mayor here was not Zhu Quan, he was an honest parent official, he admired it at the time, so he also gave more guidance on government affairs.
So the original four-day bath rest of the yamen was changed to the current six-day bath.
And then it has been used ever since.
The front hall is not as lively as the backyard, so quiet that you can hear a pin drop on the ground.
Yan Wen took two steps forward to greet him, and saluted to the new mayor without humility or arrogance, "I don't know if the town chief is coming, I missed the welcome, please forgive me." ”
If you come uninvited, don't you just know you're coming?
The new mayor is very young, and he looks only a few years older than Yan Wenzhi, but he can already sit in the position of mayor, it seems that this person is not low.
The new mayor seemed to have made up his mind to give Yan Wen a horse, so he stood in front of Yan Wenzhi and looked at him for a long time.
and let him get up either.
Yan Wenzhi bowed his head and saluted, his back was straight, and he was proud.
Bai Yun spoke, "The old man hasn't seen Mayor Chen since he took office, but now when he sees it, it's really a talent, not bad." ”
With a new mayor coming, Bai Yun naturally has done his homework.
Moreover, many people who were officials in the court had received some of his favors, and as soon as the order of the court came out, many people sent him news.
Bai Yun stepped forward without a trace and pushed Yan Wenzhi back, allowing him to stand up.
Yan Wenzhi's eyes were grateful, and he stood quietly behind Bai Yun.
The impression of the new mayor is starting to be bad.
Bai Yun spoke, and the new mayor Chen Xu bowed his hand, "Bai Lao is fine, Xiaosheng has had a lot of things since he took office, and he has not had time to visit Bai Lao. ”
A few people were laughing and planning, Qi Qinfeng and Father Qi were also here today, just kidding, Brother Yan's mother-in-law's birthday ceremony, how could he, as Brother Yan's best brother, not come to support the field.
So I also called Daddy Qi to come along.
However, the door of the White Mansion is not something that anyone can step into, and it is natural not to miss this opportunity to meet the people who have been able to stir up the entire court by themselves in the court.
Father Qi turned his head sideways and asked Qi Qinfeng secretly, "They literati used to speak really exquisitely, they felt very elegant, and they felt that they were full of sparks. ”
Qi Qinfeng looked up and looked up, "Dad, what do you call them cultural people, I am also a cultural person, I am a child, a child." ”
If it weren't for the wrong occasion, Qi Qinfeng would almost pat his chest and arrogantly say that he was a child.
Father Qi glanced at him, he didn't know how capable his son was. said coldly, "Then do you understand?" ”
Qi Qinfeng: ..."Boom..."
It doesn't matter if he understands it or not, the important thing is whether he can listen energetically?
Bai Yun beckoned Chen Xu to sit down, and the originally harmonious atmosphere was a little awkward because of the arrival of someone who did not belong.
Chen Xu also knew that he had suddenly disturbed everyone's interest, so he raised his glass and toasted everyone with a glass of wine, and the atmosphere slowly began to liven.
However, Yan Wenzhi and Bai Yun didn't speak again, but just answered a few words casually when someone provoked the topic.
Lin Nanyi finished making the cake in the back kitchen, and the dough for making longevity noodles has been kneaded, and after fermenting for a while, you can start making noodles.
Ryoko hurriedly ran in from outside, panting in the back kitchen propping up the table, "Again... Here comes another one. ”
Lin Nan's hand was soft, and the cake almost slipped down.
Damn, why are you here again, there are already several tables of Madame and Miss in the backyard, and there are several tables of men in the front hall, and here again, isn't this going to exhaust her.
Luo Ji and Dong Chun glanced at each other, and saw the word resignation in each other's eyes.
Although there are not as many guests as there were in the fish restaurant, the two cannot be confused, today they are all for the nobles to eat, and there are even some from other state capitals who rushed over to celebrate Zuo's birthday, which is different from the small scene like the fish restaurant.
"Let's add another dish."
Lin Nanyi buried his head, his mouth was deflated, and he looked extremely aggrieved.
When all the dishes were ready, the ladies and ladies came from the backyard to the front room.
In the calendar, men and women are not seated at different tables when entertaining guests, and the middle is separated by a screen, with men on the left and women on the right.
Lin Nanyi followed the maids to bring the dishes to the table together, and she was wearing an apron, looking like a little chef.
Lin Nan was holding the birthday cake, and saw the dense crowd of people in the front hall from a distance, and there were probably six or seven tables in total.
There are more men than women.
After all, it's just a gimmick to celebrate Zuo's birthday, and it's more about wanting to get in touch with Bai Yun.
"Generally, there are so many people in this kind of aristocratic birthday ceremony?"
Bai Yi followed behind Lin Nanyi with a longevity face, and Lin Nanyi specially took two steps slower, bowed his head and talked to Bai Yi.
"Miss, this can be regarded as a small one, if Madame really manages it, there will be a lot of people in Kyoto, maybe there will be dozens of tables."
Lin Nanyi gasped, dozens of tables, and the stir-fry hands kept having to stand up.
Originally, Lin Nanyi planned to just have a reunion with the Yan family and a few members of the Bai family for their birthdays, fewer people are better, and more unavoidable ones will be entertained, obviously it is a birthday ceremony, when the family eats and talks about themselves, they want to spare their energy to entertain others.
Thinking that the dishes have increased from six dishes at the beginning to twelve now, not only the dishes have increased, but even the portion has increased a lot, Lin Nanyi was aggrieved.
Today is the birthday of the godmother, but there can be no bad mood, there are many people, which happens to prove that the godfather and godmother are popular.
After silently doing a good job of psychological construction for himself, Lin Nanyi raised his head and walked towards the front hall with his head held high.
As soon as Lin Nan arrived in the front hall, he followed everyone to bring the dishes to the table, and then sat down in the position that Zuo had already reserved with a smile.
Before the "godmother" came to her mouth, a female voice next to her said disdainfully and mockingly, "Yo, don't you know what this is, a cook dares to sit on the main seat." ”
Lin Nanyi looked down at his outfit in astonishment, well... Wearing an apron, she still served the food, and she really looked like a little chef.
But whether she sits or not, or where she sits, it matters to her.
The woman who spoke had a haughty face, and was dressed in jewels, and she was eager to put the words "richest" on her forehead, and the hair ornament alone had three golden hairpins and a good step, not counting other ornaments.
It's like a walking cash box.
Lin Nanyi ignored her, and then leaned on Zuo's shoulder to be coquettish.
Zuo's heart was uncomfortable, but he never said anything, today's guests all took the initiative to come to the door, and it was always unreasonable to lose the face of others.
glanced at Lin Nanyi with pity, that is, she was wronged here, and she would be compensated afterwards.
Seeing that no one was paying attention to her, the woman became even more angry, and pointed directly at Lin Nan, "What about you, don't you know?" A lowly cook deserves to stand next to Mrs. Zuo, I think you should..."
Before she could finish speaking, the slap was already on her face.
This is Lin Nanyi's temper, although it is late, it will come!