Chapter 157 Birthday 3

Li's house is decorated with lanterns today, and the door is full of guests. Li Chong has been an official in the dynasty for more than 30 years. His family and former officials are all over the court and the public. Even if he is rich and righteous, he should hold the courtesy of the younger generation and respectfully call him "old man". As for other officials, not to mention.

Officials with more than 500 stones in Handan have received invitations from Li's family and brought their families to congratulate them. As for other unintrovening officials, merchants, rich people, etc., most of them came uninvited, but they carried their own gifts and smiled at the door to watch Li's steward record their names on the book, and then left contentedly.

As for the distinguished guests, it is naturally welcomed by Li Dui and Zhao in person to show their respect. You should know that a birthday banquet can be greeted by the two important ministers of the State of Zhao and Neishi. Who has ever experienced such a face, so most of the visitors are full of smiles, one by one is very festive.

Among these guests, Zhao Cheng, Feiyi, Lou Huan and Hu Yi are naturally the most noble in terms of identity. Zhao Cheng and Hu Yi have been old friends of Li Chong for many years. They were originally from the same generation. Naturally, Li Chong laughed and greeted them in person. As for the younger generation of Feiyi and Lou Huan, it was left to Li Dui and Zhao Ji to deal with it.

There are as many as 2,000 people and their families invited to this birthday banquet. Although Li's house covers a very large area, the hall cannot accommodate all these people, so the banquet can be placed in the open air. The distinguished guests were accompanied by Li Dui and Zhao and sat in the west courtyard; the women were entertained by the Li family and sat in the inner courtyard; the second-class hotel door was taken care of by one of Li Dui's cousins and held a banquet in the east courtyard.

It's already mid-August, and the weather is not very hot. Today is also a beautiful day. On a cloudy day, there are many trees and flowers in Li's house, so even the open air does not look hot.

There is a water pavilion platform that occupies a large area between the east courtyard and the west courtyard. Several theater platforms have been set up under the platform. There are performers performing songs and dances, some performing juggling, and some playing the zither. Most of the people who come to the banquet are nobles. Most of the rich dishes at the banquet are common, but they are very interested in these juggling. A huge juggling platform in the middle of the park has been drained by three circles and three circles outside. These women who usually rarely go out applauded desperately around the stage with their faces full of excitement.

Zhao Xin shrank and walked carefully in the crowd, constantly saying things like "Exceed me" and "Give me a way". From time to time, he leaned his head and looked around to find the familiar figure.

He used to eat in the West Courtyard, but he was a little absent-minded when eating. He kept thinking about what Li Chong had just said in his mind, and he was quite restless. He knew that Ran Min was an arrogant woman. She seemed to be weak, but in fact, she was extremely strong. If she used her grandfather to force her daughter to marry her without saying hello, she would probably not succumb to Ran Min's temperament. At that time, it would be troublesome.

So I thought that I should say hello to her first and mention this matter. Even if she doesn't like herself and refuses to get married, it's like she messing around alone. After all, Zhao still regards her as a friend in confidence.

When he came to the door of the inner courtyard, Zhao Xin hesitated for a long time and did not dare to go in. After all, it was where the female family was. A man ran in and looked for Ran Min, which naturally had a bad impact. So she just stared outside the door and finally caught the maidservant, and ignored the smile in the maid's eyes. She went to call Ran Min out.

Zhao Xin waited outside the door for a long time, and he didn't care that the passers-by looked at his curious eyes, but just looked at it. It was not easy to see the maid come back, but he was the only one, so she came forward with some consterling and asked, "Why are you the only one?"

The maidservant curled her mouth aggrievedly and said in a coquettish voice, "Sir, I have searched everywhere, and I haven't seen Miss Ran's figure. You don't let me ask anyone."

Zhao Xin was stunned and thought that Ran Min had gone home. He couldn't help but feel a sense of loss in his heart. He waved his hand to the maidservant listlessly and said, "Thank you very much. Go ahead."

When the maidservant left, Zhao Xin thought about it and felt that it was difficult for Ran Min to go out. He should not go home in such a hurry. Many women in the courtyard are watching the bustle, and maybe Ran Min is also there.

Thinking of this, Zhao Xin left for the stage and saw the lively juggle under the juggling stage, like a market. Thinking that according to Ran Min's quiet nature, he would definitely not come to such a place, Zhao Xin dodged over and walked to a more remote place.

On the west side of the courtyard, there are fewer and fewer people, and it is much quieter. Zhao Xin walked along the path and faintly heard the melodious sound of the piano in the distance. It sounded very pleasant. He couldn't help moving and walked up quickly.

This is a side courtyard of Li's house. It is usually very quiet, and Zhao Xin has only been here a few times in his impression. After passing through the door, there were only seven or eight women surrounded by the piano platform. One of the familiar figure was reflected in Zhao Xin's eyes. There was no doubt that his figure must be Ran Min.

Zhao's confidence was suddenly ecstatic. Seeing that Ran Min turned her head slightly, she was surprisingly fascinated on her face. She was closing her eyes and listening to the sound of the piano on the stage. Her whole body was immersed in the sound of the piano and suddenly unaware of the outside. A young girl in blue is next to her, who seems to be a female companion with Ran Min, who is also listening to the piano attentively.

Zhao Xin did not dare to disturb when he saw this, so he crept gently behind Ran Min and stood carefully behind Ran Min.

Although the voice was extremely soft, it also shocked Ran Min, who was listening. Feeling that there was someone behind her, Ran Min opened her eyes and looked back. Seeing that it was Zhao Xin, she couldn't help but be stunned. She looked a little surprised. Zhao Xin quickly opened her mouth and smiled, and said hello.

Today, Ran Min's story is a long plain white long skirt palace costume, which is more and more aware of her muscles. Her bright eyes are a little surprised to look at Zhao Xin, who suddenly appears. His teeth are slightly open, and his expression is indescribably cute. A young girl in green standing next to Ran Min also noticed that she turned around strangely behind her. Seeing that Zhao Xin was stunned, she immediately looked at Ran Min with a heartfelt smile.

Ran Min soon regained her usual look, just nodded slightly, and then stopped paying attention to Zhao Xin and continued to listen to her piano. The woman in blue was also very cute. Seeing this, she winked at Zhao Xin and turned around. Although the girl is not as exquisite and beautiful as Ran Min, she is a little more flexible and cute, and her appearance is very naughty.

Zhao Xin couldn't help but feel a little discouraged. He stood idle and was bored, so he also learned to listen to the sound of the piano. The sound of the piano on this piano platform is played by an old man with white hair. His long hair is simply draped over his shoulders. He listens attentively to the vocal music played by his fingertips, and his expression is very free and easy.

Although Zhao Xin is erudite and knowledgeable, he is not deeply involved in etiquette and music, and he knows nothing about these zithers. However, Ran Min's appearance is also a person who is proficient in music, which makes him feel a little ashamed and a little uncomfortable standing there.

It was not easy to wait for the old man on the stage to play the piano. After getting up and holding the piano and leaving, Ran Min recovered and looked at the back of the pianist and sighed, "The sound of Xu Fuzi's piano is always so fascinating."