Chapter 58: There are noble relatives in the family who love each other very much
This time, Mrs. Lin's birthday banquet was held in a low-key manner, and only some close relatives and friends were invited.
The Lin family gathered in front of the backyard living room early in the morning. The old man, Lin Ji and the eldest son Lin Ge had not arrived yet, and the old lady had not come out yet. The third master, Lin Hui, was hiding in the living room and taking a nap.
Mrs. Yuan stood in front of everyone, taking advantage of the guests to come to the house, and gave everyone an instruction. She said it was an instruction, but the way she looked, it seemed like she was giving instructions to everyone.
She was also dressed very formally today, wearing a dark red narrow-sleeved dress with gold thread woven flowers on it, looking very smart.
On her head was a head made of gold inlaid with purple garnets, with eight pieces on the front and back. There was also a big Dongzhu hanging down, swinging in front of her forehead. The several circles of Dongzhu bracelets on her wrists were particularly conspicuous, highlighting her wealth.
The makeup is thick, the eyes are sharp, and the voice is thin and high-pitched: "...If you find anything wrong, come to me as soon as possible. Anything that concerns the face of the Lin family, please pay attention!"
Ms. Huang stood in the crowd with a very ugly face. Who are you to talk to me like this?! I didn’t expect that one day I would have to endure this. I didn’t know who to hate. She was wearing a light gray gauze skirt today.
It is embroidered, but it is woven with silver thread, exuding an elegant luster. This material is also available in Lin Zhixiu. The weaving method is complicated, the output is small, and the price is expensive. Wear an emerald hairpin in your hair, the color is even, and the water head is good. The wrist
Above is a jade bracelet that I have never worn before. The whole person is low-key and luxurious.
Yuan Shi glanced at her specifically, snorted silently, and then turned to Lin Zhixiu, looking at the peonies that were about to bloom... She was even more angry and started to blame her, "Xiu girl,
I didn’t even have time to ask your grandma to tell you the rules. How important today is! I think you know it! If you are still as careless as before, you will lose the Lin family’s face! Today you will stay with your eldest sister! Learn more.
Stay tuned! You can’t make decisions on everything. If you don’t understand, just ask!”
Lin Zhifang stood on the right side of Lin Zhixiu. After hearing this, Lin Zhixiu smiled beautifully and said to Lin Zhifang, "Yes! Big sister, it was my aunt who told me that Xiu'er will follow you throughout the whole process today!"
Lin Zhifang looked at the third sister who was as beautiful as a flower. There was a moment of emotion in her eyes, but it passed quickly and she just smiled softly, "Okay!" Lin Zhixiu almost didn't catch this expression!
The two women were so close to each other that Yuan felt even more depressed!
Shen Jing was coming today and would definitely be able to see her daughter, so she told Lin Zhifang in advance to dress up carefully. She also looked at it in the morning and it was indeed not bad. But this damn girl stood next to her and suppressed her.
It's lifeless!
This is simply unreasonable!
Mrs. Yuan was so angry that she regretted what she just said and hated Lin Zhixiu even more! Just show off, what will I do about your marriage? In the future, there will be times when you suffer!
She turned her eyes to Fang Qunqun with hatred.
Fang Jiji stood outside the courtyard gate and did not come in. It would not be appropriate for her not to come to greet the old man and the old lady, but when she came, the courtyard was full of Lin family members, and it was definitely not appropriate for her to be there, so she had to stand outside the door.
Mrs. Yuan said, "The younger sister of the fifth younger brother and sister is a guest. It's outrageous to stand outside the courtyard. It's just a normal day. Today, be careful and don't cause trouble and let people say it!"
When Fang Qunqun heard about her sister, she became anxious and opened her mouth to speak. Lin Zhixiu gently pulled her. Fang Qunqun turned her head, but Lin Zhixiu shook her head gently without looking at her.
Mrs. Yuan said a few more words, and when she had enough of her prestige, the old man arrived with some of his children and grandchildren.
Only then did Mrs. Lin come out of the house. The old couple sat in front of the main room, and the descendants kowtowed to them to celebrate their birthday.
The old man was in a good mood. He asked everyone to get up with a smile and gave a few instructions, which meant that everyone should entertain the guests well, but his tone and attitude were very gentle.
After the show was over, Fang Qunqun's expression hadn't calmed down yet, and he whispered to Lin Zhixiu, "Is the person named Yuan going crazy!?"
Lin Zhixiu said softly, "Fifth aunt, today is not a day for trouble. Besides, it will be very embarrassing when we gather my sister!"
Only then did Fang Qunqun realize, "Yes, yes! What you said makes sense... I was careless."
Lin Zhixiu smiled, looking at the bossy Yuan family and the gentle and reserved Huang family, and then thinking about their net worth, she couldn't help but laugh.
In the front living room, Mr. Lin and his children and grandchildren were receiving male guests.
In the back living room, Mrs. Lin brought her daughters-in-law and grandchildren to pick up the family members.
Among the first batch of guests, Mrs. Lin's sister, Mrs. Wang, was accompanied by a granddaughter and a granddaughter.
When they were still in the boudoir, the relationship between the two old sisters was not good. Old Mrs. Lin married into the Lin family, while her sister married the youngest son of Princess Jingping.
Princess Jingping and her mother-in-law were the biggest thorn in the side of the Empress Dowager at that time. The princess's palace was the worst built, and her consort's talent was the most average. Even the dowry given to her was withheld at an outrageous rate.
Therefore, Mrs. Wang’s marriage sounds good, but in fact, it is quite unreasonable. Just because Mrs. Wang was talking about a good marriage at that time, and it was almost settled, but because Mrs. Lin secretly
She made trouble and became a prostitute. It directly delayed her, so she had no choice but to marry into the Wang family.
Unexpectedly, the year after she entered the Wang family, she successfully gave birth to the Wang family's grandson.
Immediately afterwards, the prince's son-in-law made a lot of contributions in suppressing bandits in the southeast. Longxin was very happy and gave him a generous reward. The prince-in-law also got a lot of property from home. He was already middle-aged and living in the capital.
In the homes of wealthy people, people stood up.
Princess Jingping even felt that this little daughter-in-law gave her an eldest grandchild as soon as she entered the house, and the prince-in-law also made a fortune. She was really lucky and was very kind to her.
No, she is as proud as she is today...
Mrs. Wang is not as good looking as Mrs. Lin, nor as tall as she is, and she has become a little fat in the past two years. But she looks very good and is dressed very richly. She sits side by side with Mrs. Lin, chatting and laughing, and she has a lot of energy to give advice.
.
Sitting next to her was her granddaughter Wang Yuhua, who also had the title of Princess of Wenhua County. Her granddaughter Jiang Yubao had outstanding talents and was one of the famous noble ladies in the capital.
At this moment, Mrs. Wang was talking coquettishly to Mrs. Lin, "Oh, I thought I had a message, but it was a false shot, and I didn't even get the good news from Huang Jing! Oh, it's true! Today
I came so early, and I have to go back early. I don’t have enough food to eat. This Xunli daughter-in-law ate too much and has a big belly. I’m afraid she won’t give birth. I have to keep an eye on it myself before I can rest assured.” Her eldest grandson-in-law
Giving birth again.
Old Mrs. Lin responded casually, "That's right, the midwife and doctor have made arrangements!"
"We've found her a long time ago! The midwife is the famous Mrs. Jin in the capital. There are so many people looking for her, it's not easy to get her..."
Hers are all good!! Mrs. Lin thought bitterly, "That's good, it must be fine."
"Yes. The weather is really nice today. How many tables have been set up?" Mrs. Wang looked around.
"It's not a big birthday, the old lady doesn't have much to do. I just set up five tables in the front and five tables in the back. It's just a fun time for everyone."
Mrs. Wang said, "Oh, Huaiyangchun can't compare to the lion's head served in the Lin family's kitchen! It's a pity that I don't have time to taste it today." She smiled confidently that she was satisfied with everything.
"Want the kitchen to bring you some back?" Mrs. Lin said politely.
"Don't bother me, I can just come if you want to eat." Mrs. Wang waved her hand.
"For today's banquet, we mainly hired chefs from Songhe Tower. Although the food at home is not bad, we still have to be more particular about hosting such a banquet." Old Mrs. Lin also boasted calmly.
Mrs. Wang responded, "That's right, Songhelou's roasted sea cucumber is quite good." She looked like she had eaten it before.
Old Mrs. Lin felt unhappy and pointed at Lin Zhixiu, "Come here, girl Xiu. This is Lin Xu's girl Zhixiu, who just came back from the south." At this moment, she suddenly felt that if her second son was here, she would not be in trouble.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by this old woman? As soon as the thought came to his mind, he was startled. This idea was unacceptable...
Lin Zhixiu smiled and stepped forward to salute Mrs. Wang, "Grandma!"
Mrs. Wang just came here to boast, and Lin Zhixiu was sitting in the corner again. She really didn't pay attention. When she looked at it at this moment, she was surprised and felt sour in her heart, but her expression was calm, "Well, this girl... was born pretty well."
!”
Old Mrs. Lin: "..." What else can't be done? Why don't you look at what your own granddaughter looks like! She is so angry that she can hardly hold back her face.
Mrs. Wang ignored her and took a box from the girl's hand. "This is a gadget from Nanyang. It's nothing, just fresh. Let's play with it."
Lin Zhixiu thanked him and took it with both hands without opening it. He was neither humble nor overbearing, generous and free, and every move was so pleasing to the eye.
He stopped talking to Mrs. Wang and stood in front of many people with a smile on his face and no timidity at all.
Mrs. Wang was a little surprised by this kind of demeanor: "Wenhua, Yubao, have you seen Xiu Yatou?"
Wenhua County Lord and General Yubao had already seen Lin Zhixiu and instinctively disliked him. They didn't want to pay attention to him, but after hearing what Mrs. Wang said, they had no choice but to stand up and walk forward.
Mrs. Wang said, "Girl Xiu, this is my cousin Wenhua County Princess. You don't have to be reserved, just call me Cousin Wenhua. She is very fond of the Queen Mother, and she is often called to the palace to accompany the Queen Mother and De
The concubine is talking. This is your cousin Yubao. Her paintings were learned from Master Yunfeng. Last year, she won the first place in the Beijing Ladies Association! From now on, you can go out and socialize with them, and your horizons will be broadened.
That’s a lot!”
Both the words and the words are condescending.
Lin Zhixiu felt deeply funny. This old lady was as good as ever!
In the last life, she wanted to marry her husband's grandson. Without saying a word, she brought him directly for them to see each other. The man was not tall and had a good appearance. He was in charge of the property of the Wang family. There was only one child in the family.
As a widowed mother, she wants fame but not fame, wants official status but not official status, but she is very good at abacus...
In fact, if you think about it, this person is down-to-earth and capable, so Mrs. Wang doesn't push her into the fire pit. She is more honorable than her own grandmother! It's just that when Mrs. Wang mentioned this matter, she was completely complimenting herself.
, there is a big advantage for her to take advantage of, and she looks like she is clinging to others.
Haha, she will never be so disgusting again in this life.
Lin Zhixiu calmly bowed to Wenhua County Lord and General Yubao as peers. She only pursed her lips and seemed to be smiling, but did not speak.
Lin Zhixiu's politeness and distance were exactly what Wenhua County Master was good at. Being treated like this by a country girl... was really unexpected, but he didn't take it to heart at all.
So she waited for Lin Zhixiu to greet her, then came over for a moment, without looking at her. She lowered her eyelids and pursed her lips. She was also polite and distant. She had this look on her face after visiting the palace so many times.
He had it at his fingertips, so he turned around and returned to his seat without saying anything.
Lin Zhixiu didn't strike up a conversation with her, didn't even say a polite word, and returned to sit down, smiling as she watched the two old ladies talk.
He only glanced at the Wenhua County Lord with his peripheral vision.