Speaking of this, several members of the family have reached a consensus - of course, Tuhuan feels that this is actually a formality. If they had really opposed Theodora's choice, they wouldn't have waited until now......

And to be honest, as he was now, he didn't think his family could control Theodora.

After discussing this, he took his leave first.

Although his parents didn't say anything specific about last night's incident, thanks to the Venetian's temptation, he probably understood the attitude of the two - if they didn't decide to side with Guo Kang, there was no need for them to repeatedly talk about marriage.

When he walked out of the room, he saw Theodora coming this way. He thought about it, but he still went up and took the initiative to tell her about the situation.

He could clearly feel that Theodora was happy from the bottom of his heart. However, she still put on a calm appearance on the surface, as if this was all a matter of course. However, when she turned around, she couldn't help but jump for joy and walked away briskly.

"Didn't they all acquiesce a long time ago?" Tuhuan couldn't help muttering: "I went to someone's house for the night, what are you excited about......"

He shook his head with his hands behind his back, and followed Theodora out of the hallway, only to see her stop in front of him. When I turned my head, next to the corridor, there was another small hall, and the door was wide open at the moment.

In the room, there are sofas and low tables for receptionists, and an oven is also propped up. Meltem was reclining on the couch, clad in a light veil, with a wine glass in his hand, and reaching out to Theodora.

On the low table in front of her lay a jar, and next to it lay a board with a processed ham on it. In addition, there is a shallow basket with a bunch of cutlery, jars, tongs and the like, presumably brought directly from the kitchen. Nearby, a girl who looked older than her was staring at an iron plate on the oven.

"Sister Princess, Brother Taiji!" Meltem greeted warmly, "Come and have a try?" It's going to be fried. ”

Theodora hesitated, but he didn't care much, he walked over, sat on the small bench at the table, patted the sofa next to him, turned back to Theodora and said, "Come here, rest." ”

Before Theodora could reply, Meltem sat up, put down his glass, straightened the scarf, put it around his neck again, and then grabbed a knife and cut it skillfully. After a few brushes, peel a few thin slices of meat from the ham and place them aside.

"Good knife technique." Dehuan praised.

The knife was just an ordinary tool in the back kitchen, but with a few clicks, the thickness of the slices of meat she cut out was just right. Although the meat is wide, the thickness is uniform. This knife work is either seriously practiced, or the foundation is too good, which is obviously not something that ordinary diners can do.

"Hey...... It's nothing, I'm just familiar with it. Meltem smiled modestly and said.

"Why are you so skilled, how many pork legs have you cut......" Tuhuan muttered, deciding not to ask again.

Meltem didn't care about him, because beside her, the girl had already taken out the roasted meat and piled it up in a bowl. Mertem reached out and took it, and she spread the freshly cut slices of meat on the iron plate, poured a little olive oil out of the jar, sprinkled a little spice, and fried them again.

"Alright, alright, come on, come on." Mertem was very happy, and then looked at Theodora again: "Huh? Won't my sister sit? Anything else? ”

Tuohuan reached out and grabbed a pair of chopsticks from the basket, and then looked at her strangely. Theodora felt a little embarrassed, but didn't want to be too close to her, so he took the initiative to ask, "Where did you get this ham?" ”

"Brother rewarded it." Mertem proudly replied, "I completed my brother's task, and he gave it to me." ”

"Is your brother awake?" Tuohuan hurriedly asked.

"No, I don't." "But I've been there," said Meltem. He's fine, just take a break. ”

"And how is this rewarded to you?" Tuhuan couldn't help but complain: "Can he still show his dreams and manifest saints......"

"No, it's not that outrageous." Meltem shook his head: "I went to my brother during the night battle, and he assigned me a task and promised to give me a reward when the matter was completed." Not only did I complete my mission, but I also exceeded my quota. So, on the way back, I stopped by and brought the ham. ”

"He's still stocking up on this at home?" Dehuan was a little surprised and muttered.

But the others didn't pay much attention.

Since Guo Kang is nearby, the people here, including Dehuan, are accustomed to the sudden appearance of Meltham. But Theodora remained vigilant.

"He's not your brother either......" Although Meltem and Dehuan both acquiesced to what she said about her brother = Guo Kang, Theodora still obviously didn't like this title.

"I've promised you, what kind of jealousy are you eating." Tuhuan was a little puzzled by this and decided not to pay attention to her anymore. Just as Meltem had already divided the meat slices into three plates, he picked up his chopsticks, pulled over a plate, picked up a slice, and ate it.

Mertem took two more cups, put them on the table, picked up the jar, and filled the cups. Tuhuan knows this very well, took one, smelled it, and praised: "This wine is also very good." You have much better taste than Shi Zetian. ”

"What's wrong with her?" Meltem asked curiously.

"That guy doesn't pick a drink at all. My sister knows. Tuohuan said: "She takes Shi Huizhen to banquets from time to time. Shi Huizhen couldn't afford to buy any good wine, so she went to the banquet venue to rub other people's drinks. After drinking, I took a pot, and I had to take a pot before leaving. ”

"And she doesn't pick either. Some old Greek aristocrats, whose homes are already in tatters, but still have money, take bad wine and pass it off as good wine. She couldn't drink it, even if it was, she would drink it right. ”

"This kind of thing is very subjective, so there is no need to pay attention to it." Meltham looked very open: "Since she likes it, just let her go." Will she get drunk? ”

"It's pretty rare, I really haven't seen it much." Tuohuan said: "She probably drinks quite well." ”

"That's fine." Meltem shrugged: "Wine, it's just a drink that has been fermented for a long time." The Prophet said that the main property of wine is not what material it is made from, but that it makes people drunk. All beverages with this property must be taken care of. In those days, there were people who drank too much to pray, recited scriptures indiscriminately, and some who drank too much and caused trouble and fights. Because of these bad consequences, there is such a ban. But on the other hand, by definition, if you don't get drunk, then what you drink is not alcohol. ”

"Ah......?"

"I heard Mr. Huang say that Seris's etiquette back then was also strictly restricted from drinking. But everyone said that King Wen could drink a thousand bells, and Confucius could drink a hundred bells. It's not that people in these heroic times don't drink alcohol, but that people don't worry about the side effects of drinking at all. Meltem said, taking a sip himself: "Anyway, just don't delay things." ”

Tuhuan just delayed the big event because he drank too much, and she was a little weak by her, so she hesitated, but still didn't drink.

"Don't feel too guilty." The performance of the dehuan was too obvious, and Meltem also saw it: "This time it was too sudden, who would have thought about it." My brother and I were so close that I didn't react for a moment. ”

"Actually, you don't drink too much—my cousin and uncle are very drunk. than my father's family, they can drink. She also comforted: "In the future, you will learn from your brother, control it, and it is estimated that it will be fine." ”

"Okay." Tuohuan nodded hurriedly: "I don't drink anymore, I don't drink anymore......"

"Anyway, I don't have to take it too seriously this time. The quality of their batch of hams can only be said to be average. Just take a sip and taste two pieces. Mertem didn't care much about this, and after finishing the wine, he commented on the meat: "Actually, those high-quality hams can be eaten raw." That's another flavor, and if you come across it later, I'll treat you to a good meal. ”

"I really don't understand that." Tuhuan was a little curious: "Then I'll wait for your news." ”

"No problem." "I've also gotten some spices from the East," said Mertem happily. When my brother recovers, I'll find something delicious and treat you to it together. ”

Tuohuan nodded, thinking it was also good. But Theodora, who was next to him, was unhappy again and asked: "He is not your real relative, what are you close to him?" ”

"It's just because they're not real relatives that they can be so close." Meltem replied nonchalantly, "You're not a relative of his, aren't you?" ”

Theodora couldn't answer for a moment.

"Oh, why are you so angry today." Tuohuan was afraid that the two of them would also quarrel, so he hurriedly asked Theodora to sit down, and interjected to persuade: "Don't talk about that, eat ham and eat ham." ”

"Yes, yes." Meltem didn't seem to want to conflict with her, and took the freshly fried meat over again: "Don't let it cool again." ”

As she spoke, she ate a little, and then said to Theodora: "I just heard that you announced to everyone that you are going to marry your brother?" Later, I also got into a fight with Sister Guo. ”

"Yes." Theodora further raised her vigilance, and immediately replied, "And, just now, my parents have already agreed. ”

"Okay, congratulations." Meltem raised his glass and blessed sincerely.

"Actually, I think this result has long been expected by everyone. Although Sister Guo and the others will have trouble with you, everyone should know that whether it depends on the identities of the two of you, political needs, or your own intentions, you will definitely be able to succeed in the end. ”

"But it's a good thing anyway." She said, "Let's have a drink!" ”

"yes, don't be sad, let's have a drink." Tuhuan also hurriedly responded.

"You just said you wouldn't drink it." Theodora said helplessly.

"Oh, wine, even if it has a thousand disadvantages, it also has one last advantage, and that is to be really happy." Meltem smiled: "I passed by my cousin's cottage before, and he told me that the reason why these heroes under him are so desperate is to live a happy life of drinking fermented grape juice in a big bowl and eating big-eared mutton in large pieces. You see, happiness is as simple as that. ”

"Come on, Hafsha, come with you." As she spoke, she called the girl who was frying meat next to her: "In order to congratulate the princess sister on determining the major events in her life, let's make an exception and have a drink!" ”

Hafsha turned and greeted Tohuan and Theodora politely. Tuhuan also greeted her warmly, reached out to pick up a cup, got up and poured it full, and pushed it to her.

Hafsha had always seemed a little reserved, and she had been silent just now. But under the infection of the two of them, they still joined in. The three congratulated Theodora, who was not able to say anything more, and raised his glass in thanks.

After saying the words of blessing, Hafsa took two sips, and Theodora drank half of it. Tuohuan raised the cup, but hesitated, put it down again, and only took a symbolic sip. Mertem was delighted, raised his glass and drank it down, sighed, and put it back on the table.

"When are you getting married, tell me about it, let me open my eyes, and by the way, I also offer blessings." She said: "I don't know much about the specific rules for marriage here." ”

"Of course, if you want to come, I'm totally welcome." Theodora was embarrassed to be angry when he saw her so open-minded, and replied, "But our etiquette is not strict. That kind of thing, just ask the elders. ”

"My mother also knows about the situation in her hometown, but she doesn't know about it." Meltem stuck out his tongue and poured himself another glass: "Although she has been in this city for a short time, she has not learned—no way, she has not seen anyone get married." When she saw the newcomers entering the church, she couldn't stand it and hid for a long time......"

"Ah, this ......" even Dehuan felt that this aunt was a little miserable.

"She's too stubborn, and she's a little obsessed." Meltem couldn't help but complain: "But don't worry, I've already learned her lesson." ”

"That's good, that's good." Tuhuan nodded repeatedly.

"After you get married, I should be soon." Meltem thought about it and invited with a smile: "Everyone will come when the time comes—of course, I don't need to say anything about it." ”

"Definitely, definitely." Tuohuan said, and inevitably felt a little pity, with some emotion, and asked: "However, your house is also very fast, so this is arranged?" Does Guo Kanganda know? If you think it's too inappropriate......"

"yes, who's the husband you're looking for?" Theodora also felt that something was wrong, interrupted Tuhuan's words, and asked.

"It's my brother." Mertem replied confidently: "After the princess sister is married, it will be my turn." ”

“？”

Tuhuan scratched his head, and some of his reactions couldn't be realized. Theodora, on the other hand, looked angry.

"What do you mean by that?" She asked.

"It's not interesting." Meltem said innocently, "Isn't that what I just said?" ”

"Then you are going to get married...... Theodora pointed out.

"Didn't I already tell you about it earlier?" Meltem reminded.

"You're really here!" Theodora even felt that his surprise had overshadowed his anger, and he was a little speechless for a moment.

"Why can't it be true......" Meltem said not to be outdone, "If you love my brother, I can't love my brother, can't I do this?" ”

"I remember the Prophet 'Isa saying that you should do unto others as you would have them do unto you. You want others to respect your love for your brother, but why can't you respect other people's love for your brother? She asked, "Have you forgotten the teachings of the sages?" ”

“……”

It may have been too shocking, and Theodora couldn't refute it. In a fit of rage, she stood up and went to arrest Mertham. However, Meltem was as nimble as a loach, swaying from side to side, and each time he managed to dodge. Even the full wine glass in her hand did not overflow.

"Don't fight anymore!" Tuohuan hurriedly stopped: "My Heavenly Father, how many times are you going to fight today......"

Theodora was also really out of strength, and after several attempts, he had to give up and sit back in a rage.

(End of chapter)