I don't know how long Lin Yexing's family has been preparing for this big event. Just for the banquet, they invited chefs from several of the largest restaurants in the county to handle it.
There are eight people at a table, and there are eight meat and eight vegetables. Everything is flying in the sky, running on the ground, and swimming in the water. Some of the ingredients are hard to see in the market, such as a kind of fish called Sancaiwei, which only has feet.
It is long and has three colors of tail. It has delicious meat and few spines. It is extremely difficult to catch. Professional fishermen may not be able to catch one in a day. Each fish is worth more than five taels of silver. Every table has one of these fish.
The dishes alone for this table cost more than twenty taels of silver, plus a jar of sapphire wine worth ten taels of silver.
Someone mentioned in the chat that a banquet like this at Lin Yexing's house would last for five days, so you can imagine how much money it would cost.
And in the past few days, whenever a beggar or passerby passes by, he can get food if he says congratulations...
Weddings, funerals, major life events, cost too much money. Of course, this depends on the family's conditions. As far as the Lin family is concerned, such a wedding is not going to break the bones.
His family is so willing to take care of things. Yunjing guesses that another reason is the Shen family. The Shen family has a great reputation in the north. It can be said that their daughter is married. If she doesn't look good, how will the other party see it?
It's hard to talk about things like human relations and sophistication. Many people just want to earn face. This is a family matter, and it's hard for outsiders to say anything about it.
After the banquet started, Yunjing and the others had a great time eating, drinking, and changing glasses, especially since friends who had been friends for many years finally got together. It was easy to reminisce about the past while chatting, and then they talked to each other about the embarrassing things that happened in the past, and who was married to the husband for what reason.
Punished, who was grabbed when he was a child, who fought with someone and was pushed to the ground and rubbed...
Memories of youth always make people extremely happy, but also a little sad. Time flies by so fast. In the blink of an eye, you have grown up, started a family and started a career, and you can never go back to the beginning.
The ones who have the most embarrassing stories are Wang Bolin and Zhou Jintai. Who made them "celebrities" in school? Zhou Jintai is greedy and dares to eat anything. He has been sent to the hospital countless times and is still alive today.
It’s really not easy. As for Wang Bolin, he went to check out the list out of curiosity. From then on, he got out of hand. There were so many students in the school, and Wang Bolin was the most junior uncle. Some of them are out-of-print collections. I don’t know how many people have contributed to their youth.
Sleepless nights.
Yunjing was also one of the focuses of discussion, but it was all relatively positive. Who made him so good at the beginning? Moreover, many of the childhood toys invented by Yunjing were also talked about. Some people still treasure them. They were all from the original
Precious memories from childhood.
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, when the atmosphere was getting thicker, Lin Yexing, the real protagonist, came to ban alcohol. He was accompanied by two maids who were dedicated to serving and pouring wine, and he also brought three people who looked like wine masters to help block the drinking.
There was nothing he could do about it. If he didn't do this, there would be hundreds of people coming to his house, and Lin Yexing would have to lie down if each person couldn't reach half a glass of wine.
There must be particularities in who needs to drink in person and who should have others drink on their behalf. Yunjing and his colleagues, Lin Yexing, toasted in person.
"Brother Shou Xin, please drink this cup to the full. I apologize for the poor hospitality, please." Lin Yexing picked up the wine glass and said to Yun Jing with a slightly red face.
Yunjing stood up and said: "Brother Qingzhu, you are polite, don't worry about us, you are busy with your business, congratulations again, please"
After having a drink together, Lin Yexing apologized, then went to toast Wang Bolin and the others. After the table, he apologized again and went elsewhere.
Getting married is a great joy, but only those who have been married know how sad those days are. They are busy greeting guests and don't even have time to sleep peacefully. This is still a lot of things for a wealthy family like Lin Yexing.
There are servants taking care of it, well, having said that, it is difficult for poor families to feed and clothe themselves, so they probably don’t have such troubles.
As long as you can't afford a wife, you don't have to suffer the fatigue of the first few days of marriage...
After Lin Yexing finished his toast and went elsewhere, Yunjing also apologized to his tablemates, then got up and went to toast some people. It wasn't that he wanted to overshadow the guests, but it was just that on such occasions, some familiar people and elders always wanted to fight.
Those who greeted me, such as the county magistrate, some of my teachers and classmates in the same year.
Yunjing went to toast the county magistrate first. In fact, it didn't matter if he didn't go, but etiquette still had to be observed. When Yunjing was admitted to Tongsheng, the county magistrate was considered his teacher after the thank-you banquet, so it was only right to toast him.
of.
There is no need for everyone to toast, and very few toast alone. Occasionally, a glass of wine is enough for one table. After this circle, Yunjing drank ten or twenty glasses, and it started to drizzle.
Humanity is sophistication, but in fact it means nothing. No one will say anything if you don’t act like this. What’s great is that you are just a little aloof and unsociable...
How many people can truly be humane?
Zhou Jintai, Wang Bolin and the others were also carried around to toast like Yunjing. One of them wanted to drink in the county, and the other was still studying hard. If we don't seize this opportunity to get to know a few more people, so many years of studying will be wasted.
Read in vain.
After a lot of work, they sat together again, and the next step was to eat, drink, and get along peacefully.
When we were having dinner, a stage was set up next to the yard, and there was a troupe singing music to entertain us. It was a very famous local troupe, and there were several actors who were invited by the Lin family.
Zhou Jintai concentrated on the food and his mouth was full of oil. He just liked this one.
Wang Bolin was already tipsy. He held the wine glass and patted Yun Jing's shoulder. He pursed his lips toward the stage and said, "A Jing, look over there. What do you think of the girl singing the ditty now? She has a good figure, especially
It's that voice, gentle, soft, hissing, it makes my heart itch to hear it, if her voice makes that kind of sound, she will die."
After looking at the girl on the stage, she was probably around fifteen or sixteen years old. She was pretty, like Xiaojiabiyu, and had a very distinctive voice.
Yunjing was speechless and secretly thought that Wang Bolin was hopeless. Three sentences cannot be separated from women. The little lecher at the beginning has become an old lecher.
"Linzi, don't you have an idea? Can you please take it easy? I heard that you already have five concubines at home. You are still young, and your body is so well-conditioned that you don't think about your future?" Yunjing looked at him and said tangledly.
Wang Bolin shrugged and said, "But this is my hobby. I make money just for my own happiness. Besides, I'm not the kind of person who refuses to admit his debt when he lifts his pants. I have married all those girls who have followed me."
"I'm too lazy to tell you about this kind of thing. You, even if you don't like it, I wouldn't be surprised if you die on a woman's belly one day." Yun Jing shook his head and said.
Wang Bolin said indifferently: "How can I? I still take good care of my waist. By the way, A Jing, you said I would redeem the body of the girl singing on the stage and take it home. Do you think there is a chance?"
"Don't ask me about this kind of thing, you can figure it out yourself." Yunjing didn't want to talk to him.
Wang Bolin suddenly felt bored. He looked at the stage and didn't know what he was thinking about. With a hobby like his, once he gets his mind set on it, he can't let it go until he tries it. It's not necessarily that he has to achieve a certain goal. The process is also a different kind of thing.
Such a life experience.
This is just a personal hobby, it has nothing to do with good or evil. If someone does something evil because of his personal hobby, Yunjing will not treat such a person even if they have been with him for many years. Fortunately, Wang Bolin still has a bottom line, and there is no such thing as having to do anything.
Ruined thoughts.
Suddenly thinking of something, Yunjing asked Zhou Jintai, who was dealing with a roast suckling pig: "Fat man, how is the business of those pills you made back then?"
Zhou Jintai was greedy at first and tried to make alchemy by himself for a period of time. He actually came up with a prescription for aphrodisiac. Later he said that he would use it to make a fortune. Yun Jing still doesn't know what happened now, so he asked this question.
Zhou Jintai was not interested in women. Hearing this, he raised his head and said, "Ah Jing, why do you care about this? Come to think of it, that thing is very popular and often sold out. In terms of business, Lin Zi and I are partners. He
Anyway, I can get at least ten thousand taels of silver every month."
Good guy, you were messing around and you got a gold mine out of it.
However, this is a fact. There is no shortage of market for aphrodisiac drugs. Not to mention other things, once a certain animal is labeled as aphrodisiac, its price will skyrocket and it will be eaten as a protected animal.
"What's up, Ah Jing, do you need it? Tell me how much you want. I always have it. It's free of charge and I'll give it to you." Wang Bolin said directly back.
Yunjing looked at him sideways and said, "Why do you think I need that kind of thing?"
"Don't you need it?" Wang Bolin looked at Yun Jing with a half-smile.
With eyes wide open, Yunjing said, "Do I need it?"
"Who knows, I heard a few days ago that a certain guy had a pale face and dark circles under his eyes. He walked with his hands on his waist. Young man, you should be more restrained when you have a beautiful concubine in your arms." Wang Bolin said in a strange tone.
The corner of his mouth twitched, Yun Jing narrowed his eyes and said, "Who did you listen to, Lin Zi?"
At this time, Yunjing felt that he wanted to kill him or something!
No, how did the news about being squeezed by Bai Zhi get out a few days ago? Isn't this too ridiculous? Is there a mole around?
"I'm Cao? Is this really happening?" Wang Bolin immediately became interested, and he even broke out the catchphrase he learned from Yun Jing.
Yunjing: "..."
In terms of feelings, this guy was 'framing up', and then he got it wrong.
"I don't know what you are talking about," Yunjing curled his lips and said, refusing to admit it to death.
Wang Bolin said reluctantly: "No, there's definitely something going on. A Jing, just tell me..."
What does it mean to harm a friend? This is it. When you find out that your friend is doing something embarrassing, you won’t let him go and you want to get to the bottom of it.
Zhou Jintai scoffed at this. He was not interested in anything related to women. Women would only affect the speed of his eating.
While we were eating, drinking, chatting and spanking, the sky turned dark, the red lanterns were lit, and the entire Lin Mansion fell into a lively and cheerful atmosphere.
Lin Yexing finished his work and came over to Yunjing's table. He was about the same age and had been friends for many years. Then he suffered a disaster. Yunjing and others congratulated and toasted him one by one. Good guy, he almost threw up.
, everyone stipulated that no method should be used to relieve a hangover. Who could resist this? In the end, Lin Yexing begged for mercy.
Su Xiaoye on the other side felt very bored. Although she got along well with the people at the same table, she just found it boring, especially when a few married ladies occasionally said some dirty jokes that she couldn't understand at all.
As the owner of this place, Lin Xingyu occasionally greeted guests, but most of them stayed with Su Xiaoye, always observing her every move. Seeing that Su Xiaoye was bored, she asked: "Miss Su, are you tired?"
"I'm a little sleepy." Su Xiaoye simply followed her words and pretended to yawn. There was nothing she could do about it. The people present were either ladies from famous families or from well-educated families, and again they were ladies from wealthy families. The topic she was talking about was completely different.
Can't blend in.
Hearing this, Lin Xingyu smiled and said: "In that case, why not go and rest first? I have already arranged a place for you."
"Wouldn't this be bad?" Su Xiaoye looked at the others and said, even though she didn't understand the so-called etiquette very well, she also knew that it would be bad to leave before everyone left the table.
Unexpectedly, everyone present expressed their understanding and said that if Su Xiaoye was tired, he could go to rest and don't worry about them. The reason for this was that they were not familiar with each other. Besides, Su Xiaoye was Yun Jing's fiancée. Who would look at her face?
Ah, if Yunjing is offended and unhappy, the whole family will suffer!
Although Yun Jing is now a commoner, his master is a powerful feudal official. As Yun Jing's fiancée, who dares to offend Su Xiaoye?
"It's okay, you see, everyone understands, Miss Su, come with me, I will take you there myself." Lin Xingyu stood up and said with a smile, not afraid that Su Xiaoye had made arrangements and she felt inexplicably uneasy...
Then Su Xiaoye stopped worrying so much and left with Lin Xingyu.
Although Su Xiaoye didn't understand many things at all, she also understood that she couldn't live with Yunjing when she was a guest in another house. And as she grew up, she also understood that she couldn't live together in another place. However, she always felt empty and uncomfortable in a place she was unfamiliar with.
When going to the residence, Su Xiaoye asked: "Miss Lin, where is Brother Jing?"
"I heard from my servants that they are still having a drink. Don't worry, Miss Su. You are all distinguished guests and they will be well entertained. I will ask my servants about the specific arrangements later." Lin Xingyu smiled and led Su
When Xiaoye went to her residence, she subconsciously lagged half a body behind. She was obviously the owner of this place.
Su Xiaoye nodded and said, "Okay."
She wasn't worried about Yun Jing, she just wanted to inquire about him and sneak out to find him later. It was still fun to stay with Brother Jing, and she was happy even if she didn't do anything.
Lin Xingyu smiled and changed the subject and said: "Miss Su and Mr. Yun have such a good relationship. They miss each other even after they were separated. Mr. Yun is a man of both civil and military talents, and Miss Su is also beautiful and fragrant. You two are truly a match made in heaven."
"Fortunately, Brother Jing and I have made a marriage contract since we were young, and it has been decided for the rest of our lives." Su Xiaoye said with a blush. Although it was true, as a girl, she was still a little embarrassed to talk about it, but she
The happiness in my heart is not fake at all.
Miss Lin continued to say calmly: "Miss Su, don't blame me for talking too much. Mr. Yun is too outstanding. You have to watch him closely, otherwise it will be too easy for girls to like him."
This is probably what is called retreating in order to advance.
Su Xiaoye didn't worry about this, and said carelessly: "It's certain that Brother Jing attracts girls, but it would be weird if he doesn't."
Hearing what she said, Lin Xingyu was stunned and asked: "Miss Su doesn't care?"
"Why do you care? Brother Jing wants girls to like him. Doesn't it prove his excellence?" Su Xiaoye asked with a strange look on his face.
This is the truth, but Lin Xingyu didn't mean it this way, so he quickly said: "What I mean is, if Mr. Yun and other girls are not clear about it, don't you care at all?"
When asked this question, Lin Xingyu felt extremely anxious and complicated, and his heart almost jumped into his throat.
How would Su Xiaoye answer? What if she said to kill all those women?
After giving her a strange look, Su Xiaoye said seriously: "Of course I care."
"Then?" Lin Xingyu said subconsciously, just saying that he cared about it, how could he care about the law? He was so anxious.
Su Xiaoye snorted: "If Brother Jing is really confused with other girls, then I will be angry and will not let him go easily!"
Lin Xingyu's heart sank, secretly thinking that the situation he was most worried about had finally happened. What should he do next?
Unexpectedly, before she hesitated for a moment, she heard Miss Su continue: "How can Brother Jing be so unclear with other girls? It's not good for his reputation. He must be upright. He deserves the name he deserves."
The points should not be less, so that the girls will not be sad, otherwise the girls and he will not know how to deal with each other without fame and distinction? Only Brother Jing will fulfill his responsibilities and obligations, so he will not be disrespectful to his reputation.
Make an impact!”
"Ah?" Lin Xingyu was stunned when she heard this. It was completely contrary to what she thought. Listening to Miss Su's meaning, not only did she not object, but she supported it?
At the same time, my heart skipped a beat. If this happened, wouldn't I...
Su Xiaoye said with a smile: "I wish Brother Jing could find more girls to enrich the family. It would be nice for the whole family to be lively and lively, instead of being deserted and not even seeing a ghost, it would be boring to death."
Looking at Su Xiaoye stupidly, Lin Xingyu couldn't understand her brain circuit at all, and asked tangledly: "Miss Su, aren't you afraid of being left out by Mr. Yun because of this?"
"I'm not afraid. Don't say that Brother Jing won't neglect me. Besides, I don't know how to take care of others, so I can only count on other girls to help me. Also, if someone is with Brother Jing, I will have more time to be myself."
It's something he likes to do, otherwise he would be bored if I wasn't around." Su Xiaoye waved her hands and said indifferently, and then said with a proud smile: "I understand what Miss Lin means, and thank you for your kind reminder, but, I am Jing
My brother’s first wife has a marriage certificate, which is prepared by the government. I have not done anything wrong to him and cannot be changed. In the future, the position of the mistress of the family will be mine. How dare other girls dare to change the world after entering the house? You still have to listen.
mine!"
Lin Xingyu didn't give it a try, saying that Su Xiaoye was naive, and she had her own ideas, saying that she thought the problem was too simple, but she was able to grasp the key point, and could only struggle: "Miss Su is really
well considered"
"No, it's mainly because isn't it normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines? Brother Jing is so good, he will definitely revitalize the family in the future. I can't do it alone, and my mother taught me when I was a child.
Understand the general idea and don’t worry about it. As long as the family is harmonious, nothing else matters. It will only be annoying to make your men too embarrassed." Su Xiaoye waved her hands and said with a smile.
What she said was true, and Lin Xingyu could not refute it. In the context of this era, Su Xiaoye's thoughts were very normal and common, and the prosperity and continuation of the family was the most important.
After understanding Su Xiaoye's attitude, Lin Xingyu felt relieved and had a sense of transparency, so his tone became light and he said: "Miss Su is really considerate."
Feeling the kindness in Lin Xing's words, Su Xiaoye's eyes flashed with a hint of cunning, and said: "Actually, I also have my own small thoughts, that is, I don't understand anything. In the future, Brother Jing will definitely have a big family and a large business, and he will have guests coming and going.
It’s too troublesome to receive the reception, so I need more efforts from other people, otherwise I will be bored to death by myself.”
At the same time, Su Xiaoye said in her heart that some things cannot be stopped. Rather than fighting a group of wits alone, it is better to pull some people to her side in advance!
Your attitude towards me has been obviously different since I came here. You have mentioned Brother Jing many times without any trace. Do you really think I am unaware of your little thoughts? I am also a girl, okay? Hehe, I am not stupid...
Lin Xingyu, who consciously wanted to answer the question, stopped the topic. While chatting, they had already arrived at their destination. After entering the courtyard, she changed her words: "Miss Su, are you satisfied with this place? If you need anything,
Just say it”
"It's very nice here, don't bother Miss Lin." Su Xiaoye looked at the small courtyard and said with a smile, thinking that the Lin family is really big, it took a long time to get here, and there are so many small courtyards similar to guest rooms, I don't know where they usually come from.
Many people live there.
Seeing that she was not dissatisfied, Lin Xingyu immediately smiled and said: "Then I won't disturb Miss Su's rest. I have to greet other guests. If you need anything, just tell the maid here and leave first."
"Okay, Miss Lin, go and get busy," Su Xiaoye said with understanding.
After Lin Xingyu left, her eyes flickered and she thought in her mind that Lin Xingyu had a problem with Brother Jing, but she didn't know how far it went. Soon, Brother Jing brought along a girl named Bai Zhi.
go back……
This is what I know so far, what don’t I know?
It seems that the house will really be lively in the future.
"If it weren't for the continuous engagement when I was young, how could a peasant girl like me, who was born in Orion, have the honor to be with Brother Jing? What else would I be dissatisfied with?"
With this thought flashing through her mind, she smiled and asked the maid who stayed here to find out where Yunjing was arranged, and then went to wash up.
After Lin Xingyu and Su Xiaoye separated, they were the first to ask someone about Yun Jing's arrangements.
Yunjing didn't know anything about the exchange between Su Xiaoye and Lin Xingyu. The few friends were happy together, but everyone at the table was drunk. He was quite sober, and there was no one he could beat.
Yunjing, who had experienced drunkenness, had always paid attention to it.
Naturally, servants would take care of the mess, so Yunjing didn't need to worry about it. He was led by servants of the Lin family to the arranged residence...
This chapter has been completed!