Chapter 433: The Banquet (1)

After returning to the state capital, Yun Xue found that the house had received a lot of posts to visit. "Zhiyuan, look at these, what should I do? Otherwise, find a day and invite these people to come. It's not good that the family has been hanging it. Yun Xue took those posts and discussed them with Shen Hongjun.

"Well, now that your body is gradually recovering, it's time to let these people come to the door. Just after entertaining them, we can prepare for the New Year with peace of mind. "Shen Hongjun has no opinion on this, after all, they still have to stay in the state city, and they always have to deal with people from all sides.

"By the way, what's the situation on the other side of the river now? What about us in the city? I'm not going out of the house now, and I don't know a lot of things. "Yun Xue has been recuperating in another courtyard since she came to the state city, and she has never gone out at all, so I really don't know what is going on outside.

"It's okay outside, food prices have begun to rise again, and all kinds of daily necessities are also rising. However, it is not as serious as last year, after all, most of the people who go to the city have brought everything they can use at home. The most difficult thing now is actually the original residents in the city, who want to buy whatever they want. But people from nearby villages have gone to the city, and most people don't dare to sell what they have, for fear that they won't be able to use it. Shen Hongjun pulled Yun Xue's hand, smiled and told Yun Xue about the matter.

"Don't worry too much, businessmen are profit-seeking, they won't give up such an opportunity. Nowadays, there are some merchants who go to and from the river to and fro to and fro to and from the river. It's a little farther away, so the price can be higher, but it's still within an acceptable range. Shen Hongjun saw that Yun Xue's face had changed, and hurriedly comforted.

"Don't worry, these things, I also let people keep an eye on them, once there are bad signs, Shen Ji's shop will come forward to buy a large number of various items, and then stabilize prices. Xue'er, you don't have to worry, at the beginning of spring, the situation was really not good everywhere, and I couldn't help it at that time. Now on our side, the grain is harvested, and the places are much more stable. There will never be more unbelievable price increases. Looking at Yun Xue's pale cheeks, Shen Hongjun felt a little distressed, and hurriedly hugged her in his arms to comfort her.

For Shen Hongjun, Yun Xue was naturally relieved, "If I have you, I will be relieved, to be honest, I am really afraid." "The Han family has the care of Yunlin and Shen Hongjun, but in fact, after the beginning of spring, they did not suffer much. But other people's families are really hungry. There are also people who can't get by, so they come out to ask for food or something. Yun Xue really didn't want to see that kind of scene again, "I hope that the matter on the other side of the river can be resolved as soon as possible, and it will be fine for the wife to be peaceful from now on." ”

"It's quiet on the other side of the river, but quite a few soldiers are already stationed on the other side. They also suffered a lot of losses before, and for a while, they didn't dare to act rashly. I estimate that there may not be any movement before the year, and if it is to attack the Great Zhou, it will be almost after the year. The river did not melt, but the weather warmed up slightly. ”

"During this time, all cities have strengthened their vigilance, and now the strength is still a little worse, it depends on when the next batch of reinforcements from the imperial court will arrive. Also, just wait for the will of the imperial court, if the imperial court agrees to send troops, we will directly call over and drive those Dongyi people away. Speaking of this, Shen Hongjun's eyes couldn't help but light up.

The two of them discussed together for a long time, and then they separated and went to rest.

On the twenty-sixth day of the winter month, Yun Xue invited all those who sent posts and wanted to visit. Shen Hongjun planned to entertain guests in the Luoxia Pavilion in the middle of the backyard, which was originally reserved for entertaining guests, and the place was spacious enough to set up a stage or something.

On this day, Yun Xue was dressed up all over. The skillful girl beside her combed Yun Xue's beautiful hair bun and put on the set of jewelry inlaid with purple pearls given by Shen Hongjun. Rulan was skillful and put a light makeup on Yun Xue. Rumei picked out a very gorgeous dress and helped Yun Xue change into it.

When Yun Xue was dressed up, the people next to her were all praised. "Eldest sister, you are dressed like this, you are really glamorous." Yunni looked at her sister who was as bright as a rose in front of her, full of joy. The eldest sister never knew how to cherish herself, put such a good look, and didn't know how to dress up and decorate, it was just a pearl covered with dust. At the moment, it should be the appearance of a woman, and it makes people feel comfortable when they look at it.

"Rulan, Rumei, I will dress up my eldest sister like this in the future, and she will not be allowed to be lazy all day long. With so many good clothes and head jewelry, if you don't wear them, can't you keep the dust? Yunni said to the two girls very seriously.

Rulan pursed her lips and smiled, "Isn't it?" Our eldest girl was born so well, but she has a clear face every day, and she doesn't apply fat powder, it's just a waste of this delicate face. ”

Jinxiu sat next to him and persuaded him, "That's it, eldest sister, you should be like this." How many good times can my daughter's house have? When you don't dress up when your face is bright, when you are old, you will be a little less natural when you are old. ”

Yun Xue was also a little moved by what these people around her said, and then looked at the bright and moving woman in the mirror, and couldn't help but feel very proud in her heart. It turns out that my sister is also a beauty, hehehe, I don't know how many times better than my predecessors, it seems that I should cherish it. "Okay, you guys, you have a little mouth, and the noise gives me a headache. In the future, will it not be up to you? But don't make it so grand, let's make it a little simpler. ”

Yun Xue's words made everyone in the room laugh. At this time, the mother-in-law outside came in to deliver a message, saying that Shen Hongjun had come to pick up Yunxue.

Rulan took the cloak and tied it for Yun Xue, and Rumei took the sable fur warm sleeve for Yun Xue, "Girl, it's cold outside, and it's not good to hold the hand stove." However, this sleeve warmer is made of the best mink, and the girl puts her hand in it, so that it will not be too cold. ”

Yun Xue's qi and blood have not fully recovered now, and her hands and feet are always prone to chills, and the two girls around her are the most clear, so they pay attention to it all the time.

Today, the families of some officials were invited to a banquet in the courtyard, and Shen Hongjun asked Yun Xue to come forward as the hostess. As for Yunni and Jinxiu, they are both on the side of Liuyun Pavilion, and they have not passed. After Jinxiu became pregnant, her spirit was always bad, and she was not suitable for going out to socialize. Yunni doesn't like this kind of occasion even more, plus she has to take care of Yunxia and Jinxiu, so she can't go over.

So, Yun Xue, accompanied by Rulan and Rumei, went out of the house and came to the yard.

Shen Hongjun was waiting, and when he looked up, he saw Yun Xue coming out of the house, but he was dumbfounded. The two of them realized that it was only when Yun Zhen got married, and Yun Xue used to put on makeup simply. Shen Hongjun had never seen Yun Xue dressed up like this, but when he saw it at this moment, he couldn't wait to hide Yun Xue from outsiders.

"Cher, you're so beautiful. You like this are simply amazing. Shen Hongjun walked into Yunxue, leaned over and said in Yunxue's ear.

Yun Xue's face turned red, and she asked a little uncomfortably, "Is it really okay for me to do this?" Wouldn't it be too awkward? "She's still a little bit unconfident.

"No, you're so good, it's incredibly beautiful, it's enough to overshadow countless beauties." Shen Hongjun said eagerly in Yun Xue's ear.

Rulan and Rumei next to them acted as if they hadn't heard anything at this time, with a shallow smile on their faces. It's just that the two of them glanced at each other, and in their eyes, there was incomparable pride and joy. The two of them are serving Yun Xue, so they naturally treat Yun Xue as the real master, and if the master can get the general's blue eyes, that is the supreme glory of these maids.

Shen Hongjun accompanied Yun Xue, and the two walked side by side and came to the Luoxia Pavilion. At this time, the guests had already come to the door one after another, and Shen Hongjun and Yun Xue stood there side by side to greet the guests. Because the people who came were all lower in rank than Shen Hongjun, there was no need for Shen Hongjun to greet them in front. If he can stand at the door of the Luoxia Pavilion, he is already very face-saving.

Lord Tong, the two state governors, and the three state judges, each brought their families to Shen Hongjun's courtyard. In the state government, there are naturally other officials, but there are only a few who are high enough to come to Shen Hongjun's mansion. The rest, the grade is too low, and it can't come at all.

Shen Liang is almost recovered now, and he greeted the guests at the gate of the courtyard with Yun Zhen and Butler Fu. When the adults arrived, Shen Liang took the lead to greet them, and then instructed the servants in the other courtyard to lead the people to the back. The ladies of each prefecture, when they arrived at the gate of the courtyard, changed into a soft sedan chair and let people carry them to the door of the Luoxia Pavilion, and then came down and walked in.

The Luoxia Pavilion is very large, and the hospitality cannot be accompanied by men and women. So Shen Hongjun took all the adults to the east of the Luoxia Pavilion, and Yun Xue led people to the west of the Warm Pavilion.

"Look at my sister's face, it's really good. A while ago, my sister wanted to come over to visit my sister, but the general sent someone to reply to the post, saying that my sister was seriously injured and was still recuperating, so it was inconvenient to see guests. My sister thought, my sister is recuperating at home, if we come to visit, my sister will have to be tossed back and forth a few times. Wouldn't it be beautiful if it pulled the injury? So he didn't come back. When I saw my sister today, I saw that you were doing well, and I was relieved to be my sister. "The wife of Lord Tong of Zhizhou, when she saw Yun Xue, pulled Yun Xue's hand and said very affectionately.

Yun Xue let her hold her hand and said with a smile, "I'm tired of my sister, it was really bad a while ago, and I was dizzy and palpitating together." After all, the injury is not light, and now I can't walk for too long. Isn't this thinking that it will be Layue soon, and all my sisters are afraid that they will be busy with the New Year's affairs in the house, so I found a good day and invited you to come and get together. After returning to the state capital, Yun Xue found that the house had received a lot of posts to visit. Zhiyuan, look at these, what should I do? Otherwise, find a day and invite these people to come. It's not good that the family has been hanging it. Yun Xue took those posts and discussed them with Shen Hongjun.

"Well, now that your body is gradually recovering, it's time to let these people come to the door. Just after entertaining them, we can prepare for the New Year with peace of mind. "Shen Hongjun has no opinion on this, after all, they still have to stay in the state city, and they always have to deal with people from all sides.

"By the way, what's the situation on the other side of the river now? What about us in the city? I'm not going out of the house now, and I don't know a lot of things. "Yun Xue has been recuperating in another courtyard since she came to the state city, and she has never gone out at all, so I really don't know what is going on outside.

"It's okay outside, food prices have begun to rise again, and all kinds of daily necessities are also rising. However, it is not as serious as last year, after all, most of the people who go to the city have brought everything they can use at home. The most difficult thing now is actually the original residents in the city, who want to buy whatever they want. But people from nearby villages have gone to the city, and most people don't dare to sell what they have, for fear that they won't be able to use it. Shen Hongjun pulled Yun Xue's hand, smiled and told Yun Xue about the matter.

"Don't worry too much, businessmen are profit-seeking, they won't give up such an opportunity. Nowadays, there are some merchants who go to and from the river to and fro to and fro to and from the river. It's a little farther away, so the price can be higher, but it's still within an acceptable range. Shen Hongjun saw that Yun Xue's face had changed, and hurriedly comforted.

"Don't worry, these things, I also let people keep an eye on them, once there are bad signs, Shen Ji's shop will come forward to buy a large number of various items, and then stabilize prices. Xue'er, you don't have to worry, at the beginning of spring, the situation was really not good everywhere, and I couldn't help it at that time. Now on our side, the grain is harvested, and the places are much more stable. There will never be more unbelievable price increases. Looking at Yun Xue's pale cheeks, Shen Hongjun felt a little distressed, and hurriedly hugged her in his arms to comfort her.

For Shen Hongjun, Yun Xue was naturally relieved, "If I have you, I will be relieved, to be honest, I am really afraid." "The Han family has the care of Yunlin and Shen Hongjun, but in fact, after the beginning of spring, they did not suffer much. But other people's families are really hungry. There are also people who can't get by, so they come out to ask for food or something. Yun Xue really didn't want to see that kind of scene again, "I hope that the matter on the other side of the river can be resolved as soon as possible, and it will be fine for the wife to be peaceful from now on." ”

"It's quiet on the other side of the river, but quite a few soldiers are already stationed on the other side. They also suffered a lot of losses before, and for a while, they didn't dare to act rashly. I estimate that there may not be any movement before the year, and if it is to attack the Great Zhou, it will be almost after the year. The river did not melt, but the weather warmed up slightly. ”

"During this time, all cities have strengthened their vigilance, and now the strength is still a little worse, it depends on when the next batch of reinforcements from the imperial court will arrive. Also, just wait for the will of the imperial court, if the imperial court agrees to send troops, we will directly call over and drive those Dongyi people away. Speaking of this, Shen Hongjun's eyes couldn't help but light up.

The two of them discussed together for a long time, and then they separated and went to rest.

On the twenty-sixth day of the winter month, Yun Xue invited all those who sent posts and wanted to visit. Shen Hongjun planned to entertain guests in the Luoxia Pavilion in the middle of the backyard, which was originally reserved for entertaining guests, and the place was spacious enough to set up a stage or something.

On this day, Yun Xue was dressed up all over. The skillful girl beside her combed Yun Xue's beautiful hair bun and put on the set of jewelry inlaid with purple pearls given by Shen Hongjun. Rulan was skillful and put a light makeup on Yun Xue. Rumei picked out a very gorgeous dress and helped Yun Xue change into it.

When Yun Xue was dressed up, the people next to her were all praised. "Eldest sister, you are dressed like this, you are really glamorous." Yunni looked at her sister who was as bright as a rose in front of her, full of joy. The eldest sister never knew how to cherish herself, put such a good look, and didn't know how to dress up and decorate, it was just a pearl covered with dust. At the moment, it should be the appearance of a woman, and it makes people feel comfortable when they look at it.

"Rulan, Rumei, I will dress up my eldest sister like this in the future, and she will not be allowed to be lazy all day long. With so many good clothes and head jewelry, if you don't wear them, can't you keep the dust? Yunni said to the two girls very seriously.

Rulan pursed her lips and smiled, "Isn't it?" Our eldest girl was born so well, but she has a clear face every day, and she doesn't apply fat powder, it's just a waste of this delicate face. ”

Jinxiu sat next to him and persuaded him, "That's it, eldest sister, you should be like this." How many good times can my daughter's house have? When you don't dress up when your face is bright, when you are old, you will be a little less natural when you are old. ”

Yun Xue was also a little moved by what these people around her said, and then looked at the bright and moving woman in the mirror, and couldn't help but feel very proud in her heart. It turns out that my sister is also a beauty, hehehe, I don't know how many times better than my predecessors, it seems that I should cherish it. "Okay, you guys, you have a little mouth, and the noise gives me a headache. In the future, will it not be up to you? But don't make it so grand, let's make it a little simpler. ”

Yun Xue's words made everyone in the room laugh. At this time, the mother-in-law outside came in to deliver a message, saying that Shen Hongjun had come to pick up Yunxue.

Rulan took the cloak and tied it for Yun Xue, and Rumei took the sable fur warm sleeve for Yun Xue, "Girl, it's cold outside, and it's not good to hold the hand stove." However, this sleeve warmer is made of the best mink, and the girl puts her hand in it, so that it will not be too cold. ”

Yun Xue's qi and blood have not fully recovered now, and her hands and feet are always prone to chills, and the two girls around her are the most clear, so they pay attention to it all the time.

Today, the families of some officials were invited to a banquet in the courtyard, and Shen Hongjun asked Yun Xue to come forward as the hostess. As for Yunni and Jinxiu, they are both on the side of Liuyun Pavilion, and they have not passed. After Jinxiu became pregnant, her spirit was always bad, and she was not suitable for going out to socialize. Yunni doesn't like this kind of occasion even more, plus she has to take care of Yunxia and Jinxiu, so she can't go over.

So, Yun Xue, accompanied by Rulan and Rumei, went out of the house and came to the yard.

Shen Hongjun was waiting, and when he looked up, he saw Yun Xue coming out of the house, but he was dumbfounded. The two of them realized that it was only when Yun Zhen got married, and Yun Xue used to put on makeup simply. Shen Hongjun had never seen Yun Xue dressed up like this, but when he saw it at this moment, he couldn't wait to hide Yun Xue from outsiders.

"Cher, you're so beautiful. You like this are simply amazing. Shen Hongjun walked into Yunxue, leaned over and said in Yunxue's ear.

Yun Xue's face turned red, and she asked a little uncomfortably, "Is it really okay for me to do this?" Wouldn't it be too awkward? "She's still a little bit unconfident.

"No, you're so good, it's incredibly beautiful, it's enough to overshadow countless beauties." Shen Hongjun said eagerly in Yun Xue's ear.

Rulan and Rumei next to them acted as if they hadn't heard anything at this time, with a shallow smile on their faces. It's just that the two of them glanced at each other, and in their eyes, there was incomparable pride and joy. The two of them are serving Yun Xue, so they naturally treat Yun Xue as the real master, and if the master can get the general's blue eyes, that is the supreme glory of these maids.

Shen Hongjun accompanied Yun Xue, and the two walked side by side and came to the Luoxia Pavilion. At this time, the guests had already come to the door one after another, and Shen Hongjun and Yun Xue stood there side by side to greet the guests. Because the people who came were all lower in rank than Shen Hongjun, there was no need for Shen Hongjun to greet them in front. If he can stand at the door of the Luoxia Pavilion, he is already very face-saving.

Lord Tong, the two state governors, and the three state judges, each brought their families to Shen Hongjun's courtyard. In the state government, there are naturally other officials, but there are only a few who are high enough to come to Shen Hongjun's mansion. The rest, the grade is too low, and it can't come at all.

Shen Liang is almost recovered now, and he greeted the guests at the gate of the courtyard with Yun Zhen and Butler Fu. When the adults arrived, Shen Liang took the lead to greet them, and then instructed the servants in the other courtyard to lead the people to the back. The ladies of each prefecture, when they arrived at the gate of the courtyard, changed into a soft sedan chair and let people carry them to the door of the Luoxia Pavilion, and then came down and walked in.

The Luoxia Pavilion is very large, and the hospitality cannot be accompanied by men and women. So Shen Hongjun took all the adults to the east of the Luoxia Pavilion, and Yun Xue led people to the west of the Warm Pavilion.

"Look at my sister's face, it's really good. A while ago, my sister wanted to come over to visit my sister, but the general sent someone to reply to the post, saying that my sister was seriously injured and was still recuperating, so it was inconvenient to see guests. My sister thought, my sister is recuperating at home, if we come to visit, my sister will have to be tossed back and forth a few times. Wouldn't it be beautiful if it pulled the injury? So he didn't come back. When I saw my sister today, I saw that you were doing well, and I was relieved to be my sister. "The wife of Lord Tong of Zhizhou, when she saw Yun Xue, pulled Yun Xue's hand and said very affectionately.

Yun Xue let her hold her hand and said with a smile, "I'm tired of my sister, it was really bad a while ago, and I was dizzy and palpitating together." After all, the injury is not light, and now I can't walk for too long. Isn't this thinking that it will be Layue soon, and all my sisters are afraid that they will be busy with the New Year's affairs in the house, so I found a good day and invited you to come and get together. ”