The Liu family has always kept a low profile, but this time when his son became an official, Mr. Liu rarely wanted to keep a high profile.
Therefore, many relatives and friends were invited to the banquet today. Not only were there many male guests in the front yard, but there were also many female guests in the backyard.
Especially Liu Zhiheng's two sons were at home, so many people also brought their children of similar age.
For a time, the Liu family's front yard and back yard were really busy.
Mrs. Liu was sitting in the flower hall, greeting the matrons of various families who were familiar with her, as well as her aunts, uncles, and sisters-in-law.
Everyone talked about their clothes, jewelry, and the weather, which was quite harmonious.
A woman saw that Mrs. Liu was always looking outside, as if she was waiting for someone, so she smiled and asked, "Are there any distinguished guests coming?"
Mrs. Liu nodded seriously and replied, "Yes, I am really impressed today." We have invited some distinguished guests."
When everyone was curious and wanted to ask more questions, a little girl ran in and reported, "Madam, Mrs. Li and the others are here!"
Mrs. Liu stood up quickly, and went out without even having time to say hello to everyone. .
Everyone was curious, so they got up and walked to the door to take a look.
At this moment, a group of people walked in outside the hanging flower door.
Mrs. Liu's nanny, Aunt Tang, is supporting an old woman about fifty years old, wearing a dark blue cloud-peacock pattern coat. She has a handsome figure, slightly gray hair, neatly combed, and a jade hairpin with the word "longevity" inserted. , which made her eyebrows bright and kind.
She is holding a four or five-year-old girl on her right hand, wearing a silver-red slanted shirt, a plain white pleated silk skirt, some soft little hair tied with two small buds, wrapped with a red ribbon inlaid with pearls, a pair of The Ertongcao golden borer landed on the flower buds, vividly appearing.
Look at her chest, wearing a seven-treasure necklace.
At this moment, it was dazzled by the sun, and the jewels were particularly eye-catching.
But the most attractive thing is the girl's appearance. Her skin is as fair as milk, her eyebrows are light, her eyes are as big as black grapes, her long eyelashes flicker, her small nose is turned up, and her lips are red.
Xu Shi was very happy to see Mrs. Liu. Her big eyes were smiling like crescent moons, so happy and cute!
Behind the old man and the young man were two women, about the same age. One was wearing a lotus green shirt, elegant and noble, and the other was wearing purple, smart and generous.
Everyone became more and more curious as they watched. They all speculated that this was the noble person whom the Liu family had met when. How come they had never seen him before?
Could it be a semi-reclusive family in Kyoto?
At this time, Mrs. Liu had already stepped forward and shouted affectionately: "Aunt, why did you come here? If you don't come, I will send someone to rush you!"
As she spoke, she bent down and picked up Jiayin. , said: "We Fu Niu'er are here. Your two brothers urged the kitchen to make your favorite snacks last night!"
Jiayin hugged Mrs. Liu's neck, kissed her, and said coquettishly: "Thank you, aunt. Fu Niu'er also brought delicious fruits to aunt and brothers!"
Needless to say, these are the Li family and Mrs. Cui.
Mrs. Li smiled and explained: "When we were about to go out, this girl made a fuss about bringing gifts to Zhiheng, including flowers, fruits, and fruits. She was busy for a long time, and then she came out late!"
Mrs. Liu turned around and saw that she had brought gifts to Zhiheng. As expected, the few stewards carried two baskets, and Dongmei also carefully carried a three-foot-high straw basket.
She didn't take it seriously, thinking that the Li family just brought fruits picked from the mountain, so she smiled and said: "Our Fu Niu'er is the most considerate, knowing that Auntie is short of fruits for the banquet today? Come on, go into the house, Auntie will give you some You get some snacks."
Everyone was chatting and laughing as they arrived at the flower hall. Mrs. Liu personally helped Mrs. Li to sit down. Tao Hongying and Mrs. Cui stood beside the old lady, but Jiayin was placed in another empty seat.
Everyone looked more and more surprised, but Mrs. Liu did not let them guess for too long. She introduced with a smile: "This is Mrs. Li from the Zhongshan Uncle's Mansion, and she is also the first-grade imperial concubine of the Emperor.
"Speaking of which, my master today. Being able to be promoted to the fourth rank is thanks to the blessing of the uncle's house. Without the uncle of the uncle's house searching for corn and potato seeds in the south, how could our master have the glory today? ! After saying that
, she held Jiayin's little hand again and said, "This is the adopted daughter of Marquis Xinting, and she is also the princess of Kangle whom the emperor personally conferred." "
Everyone was shocked, and then they realized that the old and the young were actually the Li family!
The three words "Li family" are now well-known in and outside Kyoto.
Of course, some people praised, some were curious, some ridiculed, and the reviews were mixed.
Because This family was born as a refugee and fled here, but it has provided too many topics for
the new capital. Whether it is the various maintenance of Xintinghou, the return of the Li family boss from the near death, or the donation of jade melons and golden fruits. Or you can get rewards for donating food, and if you put them all together, it's enough to last three days and three nights!
However, the Li family is very low-key, old and young. Even if they get rewards and join the ranks of the new rich, they have never appeared anywhere.
But Today, at the Liu family's banquet, the Li family's family members actually came, which shows how close the Liu family and the Li family get along...
No matter what everyone thought,
they all quickly stood up and saluted at this time. Because, not one of them, even one of them, Old Mrs. Li is of high rank, and she is not as valuable as the princess of the Li family!
Old Mrs. Li smiled and raised her hand to help everyone, "You are welcome, I came here today to congratulate Zhiheng. I didn't expect to be late, bother me." Everyone, I hope you can forgive me. "
How could anyone dare to accept this apology? Someone quickly laughed and echoed: "The old lady is not late, we have just arrived.
A woman spoke humorously, "Yes, it's because it's so busy today. Most of the streets outside the door are blocked, so it's not easy to get in. " "
Everyone laughed and saluted the little princess Jiayin. Jiayin didn't show any airs, jumped down and returned the salute in a decent manner, smiling sweetly and joyfully.
How can a woman not like children, let alone still like this ? The cute and lovable little chubby girl started to praise her one after another.
"The princess is so fair and fair. Do you take any supplements on weekdays?" "
Before Mrs. Li could respond, someone in the corner sneered coldly, but everyone looked and couldn't find who it was, so they just assumed they had heard it wrong.
Mrs. Li raised her eyebrows slightly and said with a smile: "This girl of mine is born like this. It is white, but it is also afraid of being exposed to the sun. One day in the sun will make it comparable to black coal, but it will recover quickly after two days at home. "
After that, she turned her head and motioned for Tao Hongying to come forward, "I really don't know what I feed this child on weekdays, because my daughter-in-law takes care of it with her own hands. Mrs.
Liu took the opportunity to introduce Tao Hongying to everyone, "This is the princess's mother, the fourth lady of the uncle's house."
Then, she personally took Mrs. Cui a few steps forward and said, "This is Jinrou, the only daughter of Master Cui Zhengqing. She was originally married to Kyoto, but now she has returned to Jiangnan with the move of the capital. "
"Everyone knows that my old man has no sisters, but our old man and Cui Daxue are sworn brothers and treat Jinrou as his own daughter. I will also have a sister-in-law in the future!
"My sister is introverted and not good at words. If you see me elsewhere, please help me take more care of me. "
Of course everyone quickly agreed, with smiles on their faces, but their minds were in a mess.