The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

Li Fu exclaimed in his heart, "What a good thing!"

Cheng Yaojin is worthy of being called Cheng Yaojin.

The cow on the farm was accidentally killed after all...

If it was Cheng Yaojin, everything would seem so reasonable...

"Oh, this is really a good thing." Liu Niang's eyes were shining with joy.

Beef, this is beef.

It's only eaten once a year, and ordinary people don't know what beef tastes like.

"It's really a good thing." Li Fu smiled.

It's been three years since he came to the Tang Dynasty, and this is really the first time he has eaten beef. It's really thanks to Cheng Yaojin.

"Then, my dear, how do you deal with this meat?" Liu Niang asked.

"Let's make braised beef." Li Fu said, "Boil it in a big pot."

"Oh, okay." Liu Niang smiled triumphantly, took the big piece of beef from the man and happily went back to the kitchen to deal with the meat.

There was nothing else to do in the kitchen, so Li Fu looked around for a while and then returned to the study. He decided to sit in the study for a while and wait for dinner in the evening.

Lao Zhao finally found Li Fu, and he wanted to tell Li Fu about the beef sent by the Cheng family.

"I know, I just saw it in the kitchen." Li Fu said.

"Then, do we want to send some gifts?" Lao Zhao asked.

"No, no, let's talk about it after the New Year's Day. In the first month of the year, families will visit each other, so we'll see what happens then."

Li Fu thought about it, and it was not appropriate for you to return the gift right after someone sent you something.

People sent gifts with good intentions, and if you return the gift immediately, it would seem that they did something unnecessary, and it would seem that the Jingyang Wangzhai didn't want to owe anyone a favor.

It was getting dark outside, and Lao Zhao came to find Li Fu.

"My dear, it's time to light the firecrackers."

"Well, let's go and take a look at the door." Li Fu nodded in response.

When he left the yard and walked to the front yard, he could faintly hear the scattered sounds of firecrackers outside. At this time, all the families in the neighborhood might come out to light firecrackers.

However, most of the houses here are big houses where dignitaries live, and the distance between them is far, so the sound of firecrackers is not that loud.

When he walked to the door, the noise sounded a lot louder.

The house was bustling, and the servants were busy preparing for the dinner that was about to start.

Listening to the sound of firecrackers outside and watching the busy people inside, Li Fu really felt the charm of the Tang Dynasty New Year, especially some new things he made. Now thinking back, he also felt a sense of accomplishment in his heart.

This sense of accomplishment is really reassuring.

Before the dinner started, Li Fu had to go to the ancestral hall to worship his ancestors.

Just like last time, he burned incense and paper, presented tributes, and then knelt on the mat and chatted with the three people on the top.

After the past, the sweat of struggle has just been wiped off,

Looking back on the journey, the smile of victory is spreading,

Join hands tonight, sing the glory and touching journey.

Looking back on last year, looking forward to next year, unforgettable tonight, meet under the starry sky.

Farewell tonight, reunion in spring, five thousand years of dream, shining, blooming.

Tsk, Li Fu thought to himself.

I am such a talented young man, if I don't host a party and let everyone make dumplings together, it would be a waste of me.

The room is covered with thick carpets, and on the low long table, the kitchen staff have begun to serve dishes one by one. The aroma of the dishes fills the whole room. A large table is laid with a dazzling array of dishes. All the dishes are large portions, and the dishes are no longer exquisite plates, but basins.

There are many people, so the main point is a large quantity and economical.

After all the dishes were served, Li Fu gave an order and asked everyone to sit down.

The people in the house were still quite reserved.

This was their first time to eat at the table.

They were eating with their noble husband.

After the servants finished their work, they also found their seats and sat down. Looking at the food on the table, it was something they had never dared to think about in their lifetime to have such delicious food, but today it was placed in front of them.

"Everyone has a wine jar in front of them, fill it up yourself." Li Fu smiled and said, "Today, let's drink a cup together. Everyone works diligently in the house in normal times. You have worked hard this year. Let's drink this cup together."

Li Fu said, and took the lead to drink it all.

Everyone followed and drank a cup together.

"My dear, we are lucky to be able to work for you. It is our duty to take care of this house." Lao Zhao said, "In the future, we will work even harder for you."

"Yes, we will work harder for you."

PresentThe people expressed their determination and attitude in unison.

"Okay, okay." Li Fu's face was full of smiles: "The second cup, today is New Year's Eve, bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new. In the new year, all of us will be safe and healthy, and everything will go well! Come on, drink!"

"Thank you, sir."

"I wish you peace and health, and everything will go well!!"

"For the third cup of wine, let's toast ourselves. Some people in this house have followed me from the farm from the beginning, and some came to this Wang's house later. Those who followed me in the past also suffered a lot, but in the future, our good days are coming!

The same is true for those who came to this house later. Jingyang Wang's house has a good life, and everyone will follow to enjoy the good fortune. Cheers!"

"Cheers to sir." Lao Zhao raised his glass.

"We also toast to sir." Wu Liangye and others also looked at Li Fu.

After three cups of wine, the atmosphere became warmer.

Li Fu was the first to move his chopsticks. If he didn't move, no one at the table would dare to move their chopsticks.

"Come on, come on, everyone, it's time to eat and drink." Li Fu greeted everyone.

It was cold outside, with snowflakes falling. The big red lanterns made the yard festive. The house was bustling with people drinking and chatting. It was so lively.

The warm temperature in the room, coupled with the smell of alcohol in the air, made Li Fu a little drowsy.

At the time of the transition from the old to the new, the yard was piled with explosive rods. After they were lit, the new year began...

The noise in the yard made Li Fu sober up a lot. The people in the house were still talking, laughing, playing and making noises.

"Xiao Tao!" Li Fu called.

"I'm here." Xiao Tao got up.

"Go and get the copper coins you prepared. It's New Year's Day." Li Fu smiled.

"Okay." Xiao Tao responded happily, and called Shitou to go get the things prepared in the afternoon.

Shitou called Dong Jiu to move the boxes together.

The two boxes were carried into the house.

"It's past midnight now, it's New Year's Day, and we have a good start in the new year." Li Fu smiled and said, "I've prepared rewards for everyone!"

Everyone cheered and thanked Li Fu when they heard this.