Most of the guests had dispersed in the evening, leaving only the two Xiao brothers and sisters, Xiao Chong and Xiao Ce.
Little Qingyu was being carried to have dinner with the two children of Lin Mengbo's family next door. There were many guests today, and Mrs. Lin Qin was afraid that Lin Wanwan would neglect the guests by looking after the children, so she came here to take her away.
The number of guests for dinner is completely incomparable to that for lunch. One table is enough.
Lin Wanwan simply made a hot pot and everyone gathered around to eat it. In addition, tuna dumplings, crabs with red paste, and Peking duck were also indispensable.
After all, Xiao Chong is a big foodie. He has to rush here after a busy day. He must want to have a good meal. Lin Wanwan understands him very well.
"Crispy duck skin, fat but not greasy, with the fragrance of fruit and wood, dipped in thick sauce and wrapped in dough, it tastes delicious in one bite. Cousin, you are definitely a master in terms of delicious food.
, I admire you, I am going to have a good meal tonight." Xiao Chong not only praised him with his words, but also moved his hands slowly.
"Hee hee, love and food are the only things in this world that we cannot live up to, but I cannot afford to be a master. In fact, I just dictated the recipe, and it was only Huanong's superb cooking skills that made it possible." Lin Wanwan explained with a smile.
Xiao Chong said casually: "There are recipes first and then there are dishes. My cousin still has a lot to do with it."
Xiao Jinfeng looked thoughtfully at the familiar and casual look between Xiao Chong and Lin Wanwan.
Xiao Xianghua was a little nervous at first. It was her first time to eat at the same table with Xiao Chong, who had such a distinguished status. She was afraid that she would make a mistake and make others laugh.
But seeing Xiao Chong, Xiao Ce and Lin Wanwan acting so casually, she gradually relaxed.
After finishing the fish meat and crab, Yun Shang and Hong Yan came up, one carrying a decanter and the other holding a tray filled with jade cups, to pour wine for everyone.
Xiao Ce, who is a heavy drinker, took one look at it and praised it profusely: "With good food and good wine, Mr. Le'an Township is living a life as happy as a god."
Lin Wanwan said: "This wine has great staying power. Although it is good, don't be greedy."
"Haha, Mr. Le'an Township, don't worry, I have a huge amount of it, and I won't be able to get you drunk even if you take several large bowls of Sanle pulp."
Lin Wanwan smiled and said nothing. As for the alcohol content of these wines brewed by Datang, no one should brag about them. Today I will teach you how to behave.
Several people clinked their glasses, and Xiao Chong said: "Here is a toast to Mr. Le'an Township's hospitality!"
"Dry!"
Everyone drank the wine in the cup with pride, and the swan geese on the side filled it up for everyone.
Xiao Jingfeng, who had been silently serving as the backdrop, became more courageous after drinking wine, and said: "It's rare to sit at the same table with the two Xiao brothers today, and it's rare to taste such a mellow wine. Why don't we each drink wine to make a meal?"
A poem to cheer up the fun? What do you think?"
The banquets of the nobles of the Tang Dynasty were inseparable from wine and poetry. This was a custom.
Naturally, everyone responded in unison, and Xiao Jinfeng said again: "Then I'll let you start the conversation first."
After that, he blurted out a five-character poem about wine.
Next to Xiao Jingfeng sat Xiao Ce. After sitting on the seat wheel, Xiao Ce thought for a while and then recited a poem. If these people recited poems so fast, they must have prepared them in advance.
Then it was Xiao Xianghua's turn. She pondered for a while and then read a decent wine-filled poem.
Xiao Xianghua was sitting next to Lin Wanwan, so it was Lin Wanwan's turn next.
Lin Wanwan had long been worried about it, so she held the jade cup and said to the candlelight: "My master once recited a poem called "Liangzhou Ci". I liked it very much. Now I will recite it for everyone: Grape Wine Luminous Cup...
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"Okay! What a line about the luminous cup of grape wine, so fitting for the occasion." Xiao Jingfeng, who was the first to finish reading the poem and then took a sip of the wine in the glass, was already a little excited. When he heard Lin Wanwan's poem, he couldn't help but scream.
, his jabbering appearance was in sharp contrast to his previous reticence.
Xiao Xianghua looked at his brother worriedly, knowing that he might be drunk.
It’s only two cups, why does my brother look like he’s drunk too much?
Lin Wanwan continued to read: "If you want to drink Pipa, hurry up."
Hearing this, Xiao Ce raised his eyes and looked at Xiao Chong, and saw a faint smile on the corner of the other person's mouth, looking very appreciative. When the latter saw him looking over, he slightly widened his smile.
Lin Wanwan was not disturbed by the others at the table and continued to read: "Don't laugh, Lord, lying drunk on the battlefield. How many people have fought in ancient times."
Listening to Lin Wanwan reciting the complete poem, the scene fell silent, everyone was obviously thinking about it.
Xiao Xianghua looked at Lin Wanwan with admiration.
Xiao Chong said bluntly: "As soon as the "Liangzhou Ci" came out today, the rest of the poem is tasteless, so there is no need to read it again. I am sure that this poem will be famous throughout the ages, so I will not show my shame and punish myself with three cups of wine."
"Hey, it doesn't have to be... like this."
Lin Wanwan still wanted to persuade her, but before she could finish her words, Xiao Chong had already finished the glass of wine in one gulp, and Hongyan cleverly stepped forward to refill it in time.
After three cups in a row, Xiao Chong's jade-like face glowed red, and he looked even more fairy-like under the candlelight.
At this time, Xiao Ce and Xiao Jinfeng also shouted at the same time: "What a poem! What a poem! Lord Don't laugh while lying drunk on the battlefield. How many people have fought in ancient times! What a good poem! Let's have another drink to celebrate!"
Lin Wanwan and Xiao Xianghua looked at each other, how come the three men at the same table got drunk first?
Lin Wanwan shrugged her shoulders, and just as she was about to speak, Xiao Jinfeng, who had another glass of wine, fell down with a "dong" sound and started snoring!
Xiao Xianghua's face turned red with embarrassment. His brother was so rude. He would probably be embarrassed when he wakes up drunk tomorrow.
"Cousin Wanwan, my brother is drunk, I will help him go down to rest first."
Lin Wanwan nodded and said to Yun Shang who was waiting beside her: "Has cousin's bed been made?"
"Go back to my wife, I prepared it yesterday."
"Then take them there."
"Here!"
"Hongyan, you should also go and help. Drunken people are heavy."
"Here!"
Xiao Ce had already grabbed the decanter beside the dining table and poured wine for himself. While eating, he staggered up and ran to the window to talk to the bright moon.
Lin Wanwan couldn't help but feel happy when she saw Xiao Ce, who was usually very calm, turned into such a drunken look, and said softly: "You're talking about a huge amount, how can this be?"
Sure enough, modern wine is a great weapon to the ancient people of the Tang Dynasty. Without the experience of real alcohol, these so-called good wine drinkers are not worthy of their name!
After complaining, Lin Wanwan subconsciously turned her head to look at Xiao Chong. As a result, the latter's handsome face was almost close to hers. She was so frightened that she suddenly leaned back and distanced herself. Her heart was beating wildly and she almost lost her composure.
"Cousin, are you drunk too?"
Xiao Chong's starry eyes stared straight at Lin Wanwan, showing no reaction to Lin Wanwan's questions, as if he didn't hear them at all.
Lin Wanwan stretched out her palm and pushed his hard chest. While pushing him away, she slowly sat up straight and said angrily: "Cousin, pay attention to the quality of your wine. The quality of your wine reflects your character."
Xiao Chong suddenly sighed, smelling of alcohol: "Lin Wanwan, you summoned me truthfully, where did the spirit come from?"