Chapter 092 Different Lives
Not long after the eldest son of the Han family turned around and left, Li Xian and his son Li Bingzhong were led into the main hall by Yang Yu. Lin Zimo saw the Li family and his son for the first time. Their first feeling can be described by the word 'elegant'. The most incomprehensible thing for him is why Li Xian has become the first evil here.
After thinking about it, Lin Zimo thought about it. Is it possible that Li Bingzhong borrowed his father's reputation to do a lot of evil things? However, he doesn't seem to have heard of any bad deeds in this position. One of his most clearest things is that Li Bingzhong, Yang Yu and others fought with the former second head Sun Liujin in the restaurant.
Before Lin Zi could meditate, Li Bingzhong saw a salute to him and said first, "When the Lin Zhifu arrived, I was busy with household affairs in the capital, so I'm really sorry that I didn't be able to receive the adults in time. Today, on the birthday of my husband, I specially prepared a set of four treasures of the study room to congratulate him.
It can be seen that Lin Zimo, who was so polite, returned a gift to him. Without looking at the four treasures of the study he sent, he knew the extraordinary, so he said politely with a smile, "You are really polite. Please come inside. At that time, you and Mr. Ling will have a few more drinks. To govern the place, I, a parent and official, still need to rely on some of you gentry.
Li Xian, who showed quite gentry demeanor, smiled and led Li Bingzhong in. Lin Zimo really didn't see what was wrong with the Li family and his son. Instead, he still liked them a little in his heart. He thought to himself, is this hypocrisy? As long as they don't cause big trouble for themselves and cooperate with his jurisdiction, they can make a personal relationship with each other.
Lin Zimo, who didn't think about it any more, temporarily let go of Li Xian and the first evil thing. For the rest of the time, he received the officials and gentry who came to celebrate his wife's birthday one by one. When the guests arrived, it was not until auspicious that he ordered people to hold a banquet, then took Yang Mengqi and Chu Hanlu, walked into his two banquet places, and greeted the guests one by one.
Lin Zimo separated from his wife and concubine and went to their own place. He went to the room prepared for the old man, and the two of them went to the place specially prepared for the women and the children. The purpose of this separation is, on the one hand, according to certain etiquette, and on the other hand, for mutual convenience.
There are no fools among those who can sit down for a banquet, and they both know how to do it. Lin Zimo knew that most of this large group of people came to socialize and socialize, except for a small number of people who had a personal relationship with them. It doesn't matter to them whether their wife is a real birthday or not.
The two places where the banquet was held were naturally bustling and lively, and the little maids in Lin Mansion served them one after another. Yang Mengqi entrusted the task of picking the moon, and he has been scheduling the overall situation. Ji Xiaojuan has never been a stewmer, and as a Yao person, she is not as polite as the Han people in the Central Plains. She usually has a good relationship with Wang Qiang and Gao Xiang, so she sat with them in the room to reward all the members of the Wolf Tooth Guard. They all know that except for being a little deserted, the food on the table is exactly the same as the table outside, and there is no difference.
In her spare time, Cai Lian went to see her relatives again. Although they did not treat her badly in terms of language and movements, she felt that she was rejected by everyone. After standing for a while to pick lotus, I knew that this good man was really not good. I was dedicated to my family and sister, but in exchange for this kind of kindness.
The banquet held at noon didn't end until 8 p.m., and they "fight" for eight hours. From time to time, you can take time to drink two glasses of wine and eat a few mouthfuls of vegetables elsewhere. After all, several subordinates with status in the house naturally have a way. In her hand, she held a plate full of various cakes for a long time and commanded while eating. The hardest, the most hungry and greedy people were the maids in the middle and low-end of the forest mansion. They want to eat, but they dare not steal their mouths and are afraid of being beaten. After a busy day, they were hungry and had to continue to clean up the cold soup left by the guests in the house.
Lin Zimo, who was sitting in the flower hall for a short break, has drunk well. If he drinks more, he can only fall asleep. Chu Hanlu, with a red face, was dizzy, and his eyes were somewhat confused. His back was leaning on the chair with wine hiccups, and his hands were quite regular to do digestive exercises for his stomach. Without relevant experience in this field, as long as she sees others toasting for herself, she will drink a cup of wine for her face. Yang Mengqi hadn't stopped her. She had been drunk for a long time.
Yang Mengqi, who is very measured, is no longer complimented by the woman, and on the one hand, she keeps a smile on her face and says that she is not good at drinking. She and all the people were interested, so she didn't drink much. With a clear mind, she saw that the girl Chu shook her head, and saw her husband and showed understanding. After all, men should drink boldly.
Picking the moon, picking lotus, and Ji Xiaojuan were very sensible. Without waiting for the host to ask for tea, they took the initiative to send the tea they liked. Lin Zimo, who had drunk tea, felt a little better, and Chu Hanlu, who sat on the chair, had never moved the tea. After all, there was too much food in her stomach and she no longer wanted to fill in anything.
Lin Zimo leaned back in the circle chair, closed his eyes and said with great interest, "Today, we have collected a lot of miscellaneous things. The wife left something rare. As for the general things, just take out a few things and give them. After all, this group of maids are tired for a day. If there is something suitable for Wang Qiang and others, give them together!"
"Why don't they?" Chu Hanlu, who heard it carefully, pouted and protested dissatisfiedly.
Lin Zimo, who realized that he had forgotten a person, slowly opened his eyes and smiled gently: "Your sister's birthday, and you are the one who follows the most. Today, you are the best, so I will definitely reward you. Little girl, what do you want?
Chu Hanlu, who didn't think about it, blurted out: "They want the night pearl in my sister's room."
Lin Zimo stared at her, shook his head and smiled, "I guess you must be thinking about that bead, not for a day or two. However, I really can't give you that thing, and I'll still leave it with your sister Yang. I'm relieved. Except for the rare things at home, I agree that you can choose three or five pieces.
Chu Hanlu, who sat up straight, had a head like a rattle drum, and pouted his little mouth and said, "Brother Zimo, your words don't keep your word. Lai Pi.
Yang Mengqi, who smiled, interrupted and said, "Since girl Chu likes it, just give it to her. The slave family knew that her father-in-law was worried that she would get rid of it, but I believe that the little girl will cherish it.
Chu Hanlu's little head, like a chicken pecking rice, swore and promised repeatedly: "They will definitely treasure it."
If that night pearl was a similar night pearl, Lin Zimo would have promised her long ago. It is not an excessive to say that the night pearl in Yang Mengqi's hand is a rare treasure. This bead is placed in the room. Although it is not as good as an electric light, there is no need to light two candles in the room with this night pearl. Lin Zimo is really worried that if Chu Hanlu is lost or damaged, then there will always be a feeling of sorry for future generations in his heart. After all, this night pearl can be passed on.
"Little girl, before I change my attention, you still have a chance to choose other things, otherwise you can enter Baoshan and return empty-handed!" Lin Zimo, who had made up his mind, expressed his meaning with a smile.
Chu Hanlu, who insisted a little, saw that he did not answer at all, so he had to choose to compromise without principle.
"My maidservant, I wish you always be healthy and rich, and I wish you a good honor." The star picking on his knees was able to enter the flower hall of Linfu under the guidance of Ji Xiaojuan, holding his hands high the gift he prepared for Yang Mengqi.
Caiyue, standing next to him, said angrily, "Who let you in? Take away your dirty things."
Yang Mengqi not only stopped her presumptuous behavior, but also ordered her to take over the gift. Although Caiyue's heart was reluctant, he had to take it with both hands and hand it over to his master.
Yang Mengqi opened the box and saw that it contained a well-made golden hairpin. From her heart, she doesn't like things made of such yellow and white things. However, it could be seen that it was the intention of picking stars, so I took it away.
"How are your grandparents and grandchildren doing?" Yang Mengqi slowly covered the box.
Tears suddenly flowed out of the eyes of the star picking and said, "One day seven days ago, Grandpa suddenly killed him."
Caiyue, who did not control his emotions, interrupted: "It's really unlucky to meet you on such a happy day. Why don't you, shameless bastard, go and kneel here for reward?
Feeling that Yang Mengqi encountered poor Xingcai's situation, he scolded Cai Yue, then sighed and said concernedly, "Do you have any plans in the future? If you want to stay in Guiping City, if someone dares to bully people, come and tell me. If you want to go back to your hometown or somewhere else, I will send someone to escort you all the way to your destination.
The star with a tearful face shook his head and did not say anything, but looked at her blankly. After all, he has been wandering with his grandfather since he was a child and did not know where to settle down. In order to see her master, she knelt outside the back door for nearly five hours. If it hadn't been for meeting the poor Ji Xiaojuan who looked at her, I'm afraid she would have knelt to death, and no one would have let her into the Lin Mansion.