The food and wine were served quickly, and they were all hot, freshly fried dishes, just for a warm meal.
The front hall is spacious and has three large tables, which are banquets for the servants, grooms, and wives. There are three tables in the back house, one in the middle hall of the main room, which is the master's banquet, and two tables in the side room next to it.
It was a banquet for the maids who served in the back house.
Axiu asked someone to add two pots of charcoal fire in the hall, which was burning brightly. The temperature in the middle hall quickly rose, and it was as warm as spring. Zhang Yanling also took off his fur cloak and only wore a thin robe. Xu Wanyi had peace talks.
Ruqing and Axiu also took off their outer robes and wore long brocade robes. The lights were bright, and the table was full of dishes with a dazzling array of delicious aromas. Everyone was already very hungry. Zhang Yanling spread the word, and the banquet started in the front hall and back house.
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The wine we drank tonight was Ner'er's Red. It was two jars of Nerv's Red that Xu Wanyi brought as part of her wedding ceremony. It was more than ten years old Nerv'er's Red. After opening the jar, the whole house was filled with fragrance.
Zhang Yanling personally held the pot, and each person poured a full glass of wine. He raised his glass and said, "Tonight is New Year's Eve, the night of reunion. Let's have a drink together. Before drinking, how would you like everyone to say a few words of toasting wishes?"
The girls nodded in agreement. Xu Wanyi said: "Master Hou is the head of the family, so he should speak first."
Zhang Yanling nodded, pondered for a moment and said: "I wish that the Ming Dynasty will have good weather in the coming year, the people will be happy, the world will be peaceful, and the government and the public will be peaceful..."
Tan Ruqing smiled and said: "Master Hou is Master Hou, he just has a pattern."
Xu Wanyi smiled and nodded.
Just listen to Zhang Yanling continue: "In addition, I wish you all the best in the coming year, all your wishes come true, and you will always be happy. That's all. Who's coming next?"
Axiu said: "Of course she is the princess."
Xu Wanyi picked up the wine glass, stood up, and said with a smile: "Thank you, Mr. Hou. Wanyi only hopes that my parents, brothers, and family will be healthy in the coming year and have no disasters. As for Mr. Hou, I will have a lot of money and a prosperous official career."
Tan Ruqing joked: "Since opening the pharmacy, the princess has been most concerned about making money."
Xu Wanyi smiled and said: "That's natural. Now I know how hard it is to make money. There is nothing to be embarrassed about after working hard to make money."
Zhang Yanling nodded and said: "I like to hear this. The more money, the better. Next year I will earn a fortune at home. Is this all the princess has? Do you have any other ambitions?"
Xu Wanyi said: "I don't have as big a plan as Mr. Hou. However, since Mr. Hou asked, I will tell you one thing. Well... I just wish... that all lovers in the world will eventually get married."
Zhang Yanling was stunned for a moment, nodded and said: "It is indeed a great ambition."
Tan Ruqing pursed her lips and smiled meaningfully: "This wish is just a formality. I'm afraid it is the wish that the princess really thinks about."
Xu Wanyi's face turned red and she said angrily: "It's your turn. Please say your wish for a toast. How about I say it for you? I hope to marry the Marquis in a glorious way next year, right?"
Tan Ruqing blushed and said angrily: "Oh, Princess, what are you talking about? I didn't expect you to be so naughty."
Xu Wanyi covered her mouth and smiled, feeling very proud.
Zhang Yanling was dumbfounded and thought: I didn't expect that Xu Wanyi and Tan Ruqing's relationship has become so good that they can make such a joke calmly. This is really unexpected. A long time ago, Xu Wanyi was talking to Tan Ruqing.
Qing made slanderous words and threatened her, and was punished by herself. It really was one moment and another. Women are really fickle and unpredictable.
"It's time for Miss Tan to speak." Axiu also said with a smile.
Tan Ruqing said: "Axiu comes first, I am a guest."
Axiu said with a smile: "Miss Tan, please don't treat yourself as a guest. Next year you will be a member of the Zhang family."
Tan Ruqing said angrily: "Axiu, are you talking nonsense too?"
Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "Axiu is right. After the mourning period next year, you will marry me. This is a fact. Don't wait any longer. I'm almost drooling just smelling the smell of this wine."
Tan Ruqing gave Zhang Yanling an angry look, nodded and said, "Okay, I'll talk first. I also have a great wish. I hope that no one in the world will be sick, and that everyone will be healthy and not suffer from illness."
Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "Then how much money can our medical clinic make?"
Xu Wanyi also said: "That's right, just forget about this wish."
Tan Ruqing said angrily: "You...really are not a family, don't enter the same house. Both husband and wife are so heartless. In order to make money, you still hope that people will get sick? What we doctors are kind-hearted, we would rather have nothing in the world."
When people are sick, why not put some medicine on the shelf to make people sick? It’s good for you.”
Zhang Yanling waved her hands and said with a smile: "It's just a joke. Keep going!"
Tan Ruqing said: "I also want to wish that next year... Mr. Hou, everything will go well, and we will all be well, and no disaster will happen. I wish everyone around me can have a good life. As long as everyone is safe and happy."
Zhang Yanling nodded and said: "Thank you Ruqing. My wish is simple and will definitely come true. Where is Axiu?"
Axiu said with a smile: "Me? I hope my parents are healthy, and I hope that the Marquis will be happy."
Everyone was waiting to hear what was going on, but did not hear what was going on. Tan Ruqing said, "No more?"
Axiu said: "Isn't this enough?"
Tan Ruqing said: "What about yourself? Don't you have any wishes?"
Axiu thought for a moment and said, "No, my wish was granted last year, and it's still the same this year."
"What was promised?" Xu Wanyi asked.
Axiu shook his head and smiled and said nothing. Zhang Yanling remembered Axiu's wish last year. During the reunion dinner last year, Axiu said that she hoped to continue the family lineage this year. As a result, there was no movement this year. Zhang Yanling did the same.
You work hard, but there is no fruit.
"Axiu, your wish will definitely come true this year. I guarantee you can come true." Zhang Yanling said with a smile.
Axiu blushed and said, "I believe it. Thank you very much, sir."
Xu Wanyi and Tan Ruqing were curious, and before asking, Zhang Yanling had already raised his glass and said: "Okay, I've finished my toast. Everyone, let's drink this cup together. I can't wait."
After saying that, Zhang Yanling raised his neck and took a sip of the red wine. He felt a heat entering his throat. He felt that his mouth was full of fragrance and his throat was filled with mellow aroma. He praised loudly: "Good wine!"
Next, it was time to enjoy the banquet and enjoy the banquet. Zhang Yanling had not eaten anything in the palace, and his stomach was empty, so he naturally ate and drank happily at this moment. Xu Wanyi, Tan Ruqing and Axiu also let go of their reserve and frequently toasted to the banquet.
There were laughter and cheers, and the atmosphere was harmonious and joyful.