Sir, I can do it!

On the eighth day of the sixth lunar month, the birthday of Mrs. Wei, the Marquis of Zhen Guo hosted a banquet in the East Garden.

As an important figure in Shengjing City, Zhen Guohou, the Hou's mansion entertained guests, and guests came in droves.Wei Xuan welcomed the guests in the front yard, and the Qin family greeted the female relatives of the various houses in the back yard.Several families with close relations in the past arrived early, and the female family members were chatting with Mrs. Wei in the main hall of the backyard.

Because of Beiyan's incident, Wei Shuning was not allowed to leave the palace.The envoys of Beiyan waited for the result of their country's negotiations on compensation, and stayed in Beijing for more than a month. The negotiations have just been completed in the past few days.Wei Zhao had already arranged for her to enter the Huguo Temple to worship the Buddha, and he only left the palace yesterday.

Wei Shuning feared that she would make all the female family members uncomfortable, so she celebrated Old Madam Wei's birthday in advance yesterday and had a family dinner with her family.Wei Xi's biological mother, Yu Shi, also worshiped Buddha devoutly. When Wei Shuning was not married, she would go to Huguo Temple with Yu Shi every year.This year is no exception.After the family banquet, Mrs. Yu went to Huguo Temple together with the Queen's guard of honor.

There are very few banquets in Zhen Guohou's mansion, so many people in Shengjing City are looking forward to the old lady's birthday.Mrs. Shizi has quietly let go, this banquet is to meet the two younger uncles in the family.There must be more than half of the dignitaries in Beijing who come to the banquet, even if they can't climb up to the Zhen Guohou Mansion, they can still unite with several other families, right?

Seeing the lively and bright girls, Mrs. Wei was also happy in her heart, and couldn't help feeling: "In a flash, we are all old, and the grandchildren have grown up."

"No, the old lady even has a great-grandson, and we old ladies are still waiting."

Mrs. Wei laughed and scolded: "I heard my grandson-in-law, Mrs. Qin, mention that the young lady of your mansion is approaching, and I think it won't be long before the old sister will be able to embrace her great-grandson, so why bother to be greedy for my family."

Mrs. Zhou smiled even more when she heard this, she held her little granddaughter's hand and said: "Now there is only this granddaughter who is a direct relative. In the early years, she was reluctant to marry early, but now she can't do it any more."

Zhou Yan lowered his head shyly.

Mrs. Wei nodded slightly: "Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. When children grow up, they will have more ideas. It's not something us old ladies can control."

Mrs. Zhou said: "Marriage is an important matter, the parents' order and the matchmaker's words, how can they let them be at ease."

Mrs. Wei said with a smile: "You always have to please the child, but you don't know that you live your own life."

Mrs. Zhou stopped talking.In fact, she already knew in her heart that this matter might not work.It's just that the granddaughter of my family is stubborn, and has identified the third son of the Wei family, and will not listen to persuasion.The Hou Mansion had no intention of making the last trial today, and the Zhou family didn't need to hold on anymore.

Mrs. Zhou and Mrs. Wei came from the same family, and they both settled down in Shengjing, so they had a lot of contacts on weekdays.When Wei Zhao was young, the Zhou family wanted to marry the Hou family.It's just that Wei Zhao is different from ordinary people when he thinks carefully, and he is the child left by Chu's exhausted life, and the old lady Wei loves him very much.Seeing that the little grandson was ignorant at that time, he didn't want to make a decision for him too early, so as to avoid more constraints in the future, so he politely declined Mrs. Zhou and waited until the two children were older.

Zhou Yan remembered this incident, and always followed Wei Zhao's ass every time he came to the Hou Mansion.But Wei Zhao doesn't like to play with girls when he urinates, so every time Zhou Yan comes, he asks Wei Shuhua to cover for him.For this reason, Zhou Yan put in all his effort, knowing that the servant beside him liked to eat, so he gave him a lot of things.It's a pity that those things never return, and they can't even hear a sound.

Seeing that his age was getting older year by year, and the sisters in the family were all settled, Zhou Yan was even more impatient.Turning to the new year, she will be eighteen, and there are very few girls her age in Beijing who have not made up their minds.Seeing that most of the women who came to the Hou's mansion today were young, Zhou Yan felt more and more urgent.

It can be seen that Mrs. Wei seems to have no intention, and her eyes are slightly red.Seeing that the Zhou family had hit a soft nail, the other families rejoiced in their hearts, and hurriedly pushed their daughters of the right age forward.Mrs. Wei just smiled lightly and praised a few words one by one.

"Grandmother, it's time for the banquet. Father invites you to the front yard." Qin Wu smiled and led the wives to the front yard.

Madam Xu breathed a sigh of relief.These ladies in the back house are the most difficult to deal with. If it were the old days, the old lady would no longer have the patience to accompany them around in circles.It's just that it's the old lady's birthday today, so it's not easy to save everyone's face.But looking at the attitude of the old lady, it seems that these people are not in her favor.

Madam Xu knew what the old Matriarch Wei was thinking. Although Mrs. Shizi mentioned that she wanted to show the third young master, it seemed that the old matriarch was not in a hurry and just watched first.Even if it's for the second young master to look at, I'm afraid the second young master will have to nod in person in the end.

Seeing the wives leave, Wei Shuhua followed Madam Xu to support Old Madam Wei, seeing that everyone around was busy and no one was paying attention, she hurriedly said in a low voice: "Grandmother, I saw the Miss Qin family that my sister-in-law mentioned. "

Mrs. Wei gave her a sharp look: "Reckless, I'm not afraid to scare other girls."

Wei Shuhua said confidently: "How can this be called recklessness? We are holding a banquet at the house, and I am helping my sister-in-law to welcome the guests." She smiled and said: "Grandmother, then Miss Qin is quite suitable for our second brother. Although I don't quite understand the poems they said, but seeing the admiration on Miss Bie's face, I know that Miss Qin is quite knowledgeable. She is low-key and modest, gentle and gentle, and doesn't talk too much. Although she doesn't look stunning, she is clear and kind Yes, it looks comfortable."

Wei Shuhua couldn't stop talking, and said again: "I even asked Ah Zhao to inquire about Mr. Qin. He took the exam this year, and his grades were among the best, which shows that he is knowledgeable. A Zhao said that he is a good person and has a good character. Recommended by the Qin family, it is not difficult to find a dignified civil position in the court. It seems that the Qin family's family style is also good if they can raise a brother and sister with such temperament."

Mrs. Wei had heard Qin Wu talk about the Qin family a long time ago. Two generations ago, there were no officials in their branch, but they were quite famous in the local area.Listening to what Shuhua said now, it seems that this marriage can be achieved.

She sighed: "If Xi'er is healthy, he wouldn't have closed himself up for so many years. I just hope that Xi'er can think about it." After finishing speaking, she glanced at Wei Shuhua again, which is also a shame. Peace of mind.

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The guests are all seated, the male guests are on the east side, and the female relatives are on the west side.Wei Zhao looked around and saw that Sun Ke, the head of the gate, was late, and waved to him: "Here, here!"

Amidst all the noise, Changsun Ke immediately recognized Wei Zhao's voice, seeing that he was so excited, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.He handed over the gift and walked towards Wei Zhao.

Wei Zhao took two steps forward, and said in a rambling voice, "There's already a table over there, why did you come?"

Changsun Ke said: "After seeing off Yan Hong on the road, he is late."

Wei Zhao breathed a sigh of relief: "Let's go, so I won't bother you to keep an eye on it in Nanfu."

Wan Yanzhe received a letter from Qi Guo and learned the whole story of the Meiyuan case, and immediately fell ill.Even after scolding Yan Zhen for being a waste, he shouldn't have admitted that that scoundrel was Prince Beiyan!

Concubine Yin Gui was crying, she had to redeem her no matter what.Less than half of the gold, silver, food, and grass that was compensated to the Qi State this time came from the Yin family, and Wanyan Zhe let out a few hums, which relieved him a bit.It's just that after returning without success this time, and losing such a big face, Yu Shuobei and the six states are even more determined to win.

"The frontier can't stop." Wei Zhao shook his head and sighed.

This side led Changsun Ke to sit down, and the banquet began.Lu Chengyi and Feng Yu sat together with Wei Xi, and they took Qin Ce with him very thoughtfully.

Han Chongliang sat down next to Wei Zhao, slapped Wei Zhao with his arm, pouted at Lu Chengyi, and said, "Look at what your family means, are you going to tell Second Brother Wei about Miss Qin's family?"

Wei Zhao also glanced over there, a few people were talking about an ancient painting, although Qin Ce's background was not high, his knowledge was extensive, and the few of them chatted happily.

"I heard from my second sister that Miss Qin Zheng has a gentle temperament and a steady personality. Grandma seems to be interested."

Han Chongliang followed suit and nodded: "It's also a good match."

Although Wei Xi is not good at conduct, he is also the son of Zhen Guohou's mansion. Although he is a concubine, he is not something that a small family can climb, let alone Wei Xi is well-known in Shengjing.

Han Chongliang looked sympathetic: "Brother Wei has made a decision, but you are left, Zhao. I heard that most of the people who come to the house today are for you."

Wei Zhao raised his brows, "I've already made up my mind."

Han Chongliang's heart of gossip ignited: "When did it happen, I don't know! Which lady? Have I seen it? Is it beautiful?"

Wei Zhao nodded meaningfully: "Yes, it's beautiful, very beautiful!"

Han Chongliang's eyes widened: "Who is it!"

Wei Zhao looked mysterious: "Secret."

With his wide sleeves, he quietly hooked Chang Sun Ke's finger under the table. Chang Sun Ke's heart trembled slightly, and he turned his head and smiled silently.

"Who the hell!" Han Chongliang thought hard for a long time, but he couldn't think of which lady A Zhao called beautiful, or they had seen it before! ! !

Wei Zhao just laughed and said nothing, Han Chongliang was going crazy.

Just when he was about to break the casserole and ask the bottom line, a young man suddenly got up and walked to the center, holding a box in his hand, and saluted first the old lady Wei who was on the throne, and then the Marquis Zhen Guo .

Everyone was having a good time eating and drinking, when someone suddenly came out, they were inevitably curious.Han Chongliang's attention was also attracted.

"Who is that person? I've never seen him before."

Wei Zhao glanced at him: "The rich and powerful in Shengjing City don't know how many, it's normal if you haven't seen them before."

After the young man saluted, he said with a smile: "In the past, the old general Wei was loyal and courageous. He followed Qi Guogong to revolt, quelled the war at the end of Chu, and restored the peace of the people in the world. Later, the Marquis of Zhen Guo wiped out the later Chu, and protected us. The people of Daqi live in peace. I have admired it for a long time, and today is the birthday of Old Madam Wei, so I would like to take this opportunity to present a congratulatory gift and wish the old matriarch Songhe Changchun."

"It was a gift." Han Chongliang's eyes lit up.

People of insight who can't find a way out often come to post posts, hoping to win the favor of the nobles.It is also a way to offer congratulatory gifts during the banquet.However, most of the gifts presented at this time are rare things in the world.So Han Chongliang is looking forward to it.

"Azhao, remember to look up at me carefully when you look back."

"Promise!" Wei Zhao gave him a contemptuous glance, "You've already missed it before you know what it is."

After all, he also stared at the young man with a strange expression on his face.

Changsun Ke looked at him helplessly.

Zhen Guohou was used to this kind of thing. Of course, the guests of Zhen Guohou's mansion were all invited by Wei Ru three times. He usually treats such self-recommendations with caution.Few were left behind by him.

He didn't pay much attention to it, he just asked Steward Wei to accept the congratulatory gift, and ordered him to write down this person, and discuss it after the banquet.

Wei Zhao and Han Chongliang looked at each other, and they both saw a tacit understanding in each other's eyes.In previous years, the two of them did not do this kind of thing less.

"You wait for me here, I'll go to the back to see the congratulations."

Changsun Ke thought for a while: "I'll go too."

Han Chongliang glanced at him in surprise, Changsun Ke didn't give him a chance to look at him, and took Wei Zhao away.

"Master Changsun is also so gossip." He muttered and hurried to follow.

The housekeeper Wei vaguely saw a sneaky figure behind him, he pursed his lips and smiled, pretending that he couldn't see him, and deliberately placed the box in a conspicuous place.

Seeing that Butler Wei had left, Wei Zhao called the two of them to come forward, and opened the box without hesitation to have a look first.

Han Chongliang stretched his head and took a look: "Fan?"

Curiously, Wei Zhao took out the fan. Looking at the lights in the room, he could see that the fan was as thin as a cicada's wings. On the fan was a painting of a plum blossom, the petals were bright red, like blood.

Changsun Ke's eyes froze immediately.

"Azhao, why do I look at this fan so strangely?" Han Chongliang reached out and touched the fan: "Could it be that this fan is very rare? But why can't I see what kind of texture it is?"

"Human skin." Changsun Ke said.