(2-in-1) While Lin Hu was talking, he was holding a big chicken drumstick in his hand and eating it with gusto.
Lu Wu said angrily from the side: "Eat slowly, no one will compete with you. Why are you in such a hurry?"
Lin Hu said: "Sister Lu Wu, you don't know. I have been working hard during this period. I don't even have time to have a good meal. The eldest master and the second master have made a rule that the meals at home are simple. Each meal has three vegetarian dishes and one meal. Don't let any meat soup go to waste. I haven't eaten this chicken leg so freely in a long time."
Guo Caiwei said in astonishment: "What are you doing, uncle and uncle? Do you have to be so frugal about every meal?"
Lin Jue smacked his lips and said: "Yeah, actually it doesn't have to be like this. This is too economical. When I heard this, I felt a little ashamed. But we are still extravagant and wasteful without saving at all."
Guo Caiwei rolled her eyes at him and said: "I can't save money, and there is no need. Our Lin family is really going to the point where we have to save money on food, so what else can we say? I will go back to my parents' house tomorrow and tell my father and brother. , if they force our Lin family to save money on food, I will go out to beg for food and embarrass them."
Lin Jue laughed loudly and said: "Don't go and make your father and brother unhappy. They already have a big problem with me. Why do they still think it was me who instigated such a quarrel? Brothers have settled accounts clearly. How can we conclude a contract?" How to implement it, and how much money should be paid back? Besides, the Lin family also needs to go through such a process, otherwise everyone will live in comfort and not know how to live a hard life."
Guo Caiwei curled her lips and said: "My husband just wants to save face, and my family is not short of that little money."
Lin Jue smiled and didn't answer, thinking: It's not a matter of money. The Lin family must have external pressure now, and if he wants to secure his position as the head of the family, he also needs to go through this process. If the pressure is relieved now, some people are afraid Something is going to happen again. I don’t know what I want to see.
"Uncle, the uncles, aunts and brothers in each house were very happy when they learned that uncle was the head of the family. Uncle's reputation in the Lin family is very good. When I was in Hangzhou, they all told me that they wanted me to come to the capital to follow. Uncle, please take some time to go back to your hometown in Hangzhou. They all want to see you." Lin Hu wiped his mouth and said.
Lin Jue smiled and said: "Yes, I should go back, but it's a pity that I am busy with official duties and have no time. As the head of the family, at this time, I should be sitting in Hangzhou and encouraging everyone. But now I am avatar I have no skills. But I will find time to go back."
Lin Hu said: "That's right, it's time to go back. Not only has my uncle become the head of the family, but he is also the number one scholar in my Zhou Dynasty. How can I be the number one scholar in the Zhou Dynasty? One is born every three years, and there are only a few dozen in my Zhou Dynasty. In Hangzhou is even more unique. What a glory it is. Just like what the second master said: wealth, honor, return to hometown, clothes and so on."
"What, what, what, what? That's called not returning wealth to one's hometown, just like walking in brocade at night. Xiaohu, you should really read some books, otherwise it will be difficult to do anything in the future." Lu Wu said angrily.
Lin Hu nodded and said, "Yes, yes, that's what I said. Sister Luwu studies more."
Lin Jue said with a smile: "No, Lu Wu was just like you before. He couldn't read a few big words, let alone read. Now it's only been more than two years, and his handwriting is dignified and delicate, and he has read a lot of books. I have I’m afraid I’ve read a lot of books in the study.”
"Thirty-seven and a half." Lu Wu said proudly. This is indeed the thing she is most proud of. I think she didn't know any words at the beginning, but now she can both read and write, and she has also experienced the power of reading.
Fun now.
Lin Jue laughed heartily and felt proud of himself. Sometimes I think about it, my fate is quite strange. In the last life, Lu Wu died unexpectedly, but at this point in time, grass has already grown on her grave. But in this life, she is not only living well, but also
Life is getting more and more exciting. Sometimes I think about it, although I have not accomplished any big achievements in this life, even though I won the top prize, I have not made much progress. But I just saved Lu Wu, Huan Qiu and Xiaohu's family.
These few things are enough for me to be proud of. Of course, this is not enough. A person's destiny can often change in an instant. Only by controlling the direction of destiny can it be considered a real achievement.
"Xiaohu came back just in time. The day after tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and we can be regarded as a family reunion. After the Mid-Autumn Festival, the semicolon will have a good time. Xiaohu should be more careful." Lin Jue said.
"Uncle, don't worry, Xiaohu is not the same as before. Xiaohu has figured it out. If he wants to do big things, he can't just hang around like this all his life." Lin Hu nodded.
"Hey, Xiaohu is enlightened." Lu Wu said with a smile.
…
The two days passed quickly, and the Mid-Autumn Festival on August 15th arrived in the blink of an eye. Lin Jue's family had prepared for a few days to hold a big moon-viewing party in the back garden. Lin Jue thought it was a good idea. If he could invite relatives and friends
Appreciating the bright moon together is also a good opportunity to enhance feelings. The first thing Lin Jue thought of was to borrow Fang Dunru, his wife and Huanqiu to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival together. For this reason, he made a special trip to Fang's house in Yulin Lane. However,
This idea was quickly shattered by reality.
Fang Dunru told Lin Jue that on the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Holy Emperor would hold a moon-viewing banquet in the palace. All the important officials in the court would be there. Fang Dunru was also invited, so he could not go to Lin Jue's house to attend. Not only Fang Dunru
When Ru was about to leave, Shimu and Huanqiu were allowed to enter the palace to attend the moon-viewing banquet, so even they could not spend the Mid-Autumn Festival with Lin Jue.
Lin Jue was very disappointed, and Fang Huanqiu was even more disappointed. When they sent Lin Jue off, Huanqiu was about to cry. Lin Jue had to find a quiet place to have a meal to comfort her, and promised her to find a chance to make amends.
There is no way to do this kind of thing. The world is big and the emperor is the biggest. If he wants to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, other people can only reunite him. Whether he is angry or unhappy, there is nothing he can do. In fact, Lin
Lin Jue also saw Fang Dunru's attitude. He was actually very happy to enter the palace and spend the Mid-Autumn Festival with the emperor. Lin Jue even felt that even if there was no Mid-Autumn Festival banquet from the emperor, Fang Dunru might not agree. The emperor's banquet was only for the emperor.
It just gave him an excellent excuse.
Lin Jue was very helpless. He clearly felt that the relationship between himself and Fang Dunru was on the verge of collapse. Perhaps he was responsible, because he had indeed disagreed with Fang Dunru several times.
Moreover, he has said a lot of excessive words and done a lot of excessive things. However, is this responsibility only his own? Does Mr. himself have any responsibility?
On the way back, Lin Jue suddenly remembered something. His Majesty held a Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, and the prince's family would definitely be invited to the palace. On the day of reunion, Prince Guo Bing of Liang and his Majesty were brothers. How could they not be the two brothers born to the Queen Mother?
Invite Prince Liang and the others to the palace? So even Caiwei will also enter the palace? What about you? As the son-in-law of the palace, is it possible that you also want to enter the palace? If you enter the palace, then the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet at home will be nothing.
?Everyone is looking forward to tonight’s Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. But when the result is like this, doesn’t it disappoint everyone?
Lin Jue rode home and returned to the back house. When he returned to the back house, he saw the little princess and Lu Wu sitting in the hall with sad faces. When he saw Lin Jue, the little princess stood up and said: "Husband, this is really annoying. I
Daddy sent someone to deliver a letter, asking me tonight..."
"Going to the palace for a banquet?" Lin Jue asked.
"Hey, how do you know?" the little princess asked in surprise. Lu Wu also looked at Lin Jue in surprise.
"Hey, I just came back from Yulin Lane. My husband and his family are going to the palace tonight for the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. Your home is the home of a prince. As a relative of the prince, how can you not be invited?" Lin Jue sat down and picked some weeds.
took a few sips of herbal tea from the tea cup.
"It's really annoying. I don't want to go. We're all ready. Let's have a happy reunion in the back garden tonight to enjoy the moon, but we have to go into the palace." The little princess sat down next to her, pouting red.
pouty lips.
Lu Wu made tea for Lin Jue and stood aside and said, "As long as the princess and sister go, it would be inappropriate not to go on that occasion. It would be nice to have the young master at home with us to enjoy the moon."
Lin Jue was stunned, frowned and asked: "Does that mean... Caiwei entered the palace, but I was not invited?"
Guo Caiwei said angrily: "Isn't it? Because of this, I feel it is too rude. Doesn't this show that you don't give face to your husband? In any case, you are also the son-in-law of my palace, why don't you invite me into the palace? And this is me and
What does it mean when a husband has to spend the first Mid-Autumn Festival apart after getting married?"
Lin Jue was quite surprised. This arrangement was quite strange. When he and Caiwei got married, he had already entered the palace once. That meant that the royal family had recognized the marriage. This time, only Caiwei was invited and not himself.
It's obviously a slight on himself. But this matter is somewhat unreasonable from a rational point of view. There is no reason for the Holy Spirit to do it so obviously. Even if he has a grudge with King Liang, there is no need to do this. Take your anger out on yourself.
, it will give people the feeling of a small family.
"Weier, you can just go. It's fine if I don't go. If I leave, how can we have a party tonight? I'll take them to enjoy the moon in the back garden. There's nothing to be angry about. We can't enjoy the moon together this year. Also
Next year and the year after that, our days will still be long." Lin Jue consoled him.
Guo Caiwei frowned and said: "No, I won't go either. They won't give you face, that is, they won't give me face. Why should I go? I'll just order someone to refuse."
Lin Jue smiled bitterly and said: "This... is not good. This is against the holy will."
Guo Caiwei shouted: "I...I...are sick and still have to go? I just said that I am sick and bedridden. Does the emperor still have to torture the patient to attend?"
"This is a good idea. Sister Princess, just say that she is sick and cannot enter the palace and needs to rest." Lu Wu nodded in approval.
Guo Caiwei was encouraged and immediately stood up and shouted outside: "Here comes someone."
"Princess, please give me your instructions." Two maids hurriedly appeared and saluted.
"Go, send someone back to the old palace to report to my parents, saying that I am ill and need to rest. I can't enter the palace tonight," the little princess ordered.
"Yes!" The maidservant bowed her knees and turned to arrange for someone to deliver the letter. The little princess stopped them.
"Wait a minute, tell the messenger, if they ask what the disease is, just say it is a contagious wind-chill. It will infect others when you go to a crowded place. Therefore, I cannot enter the palace, lest I infect everyone attending the Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet."
The little princess waved her white and tender palms and said.
"Yes!" The maid retreated.
The little princess turned around and came back, looking at the stunned Lin Jue with joy and said: "What? Isn't this solved?"
Lin Jue pointed out, "I admire you so much. I don't hesitate to curse myself for being sick. I admire you very much."
"I haven't even said that I have leprosy, and they are too scared to invite me. I'm afraid that if I brag too much, my parents will show up when they come to visit. Now it's okay, I won't attack anymore.
Green Dance, come with me, let’s continue to discuss things for the evening. Let’s go to the back garden, now it’s time to get people ready.”
Lu Wu agreed crisply, and the wife and concubine went out muttering, leaving behind Lin Jue with a wry smile on his face.
The sun is fading quickly, and it’s evening in the blink of an eye. Mid-Autumn Festival moon-viewing activities have begun on the streets of Beijing. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, people spontaneously hang up lanterns. It’s not a lantern viewing activity, it’s just a festive atmosphere.
Before the sun sets, the lanterns in front of the shops and buildings on the street have already begun to light up one after another. After the sun sets, the streets of the entire capital are dotted with lights, just like the stars in the sky, which is so beautiful.
When the sun sets in the west, the sky immediately becomes solemn and deep. Above the sky in the east, a bright moon has already appeared in people's field of vision. As the afterglow of the sun disappears, the full moon becomes clearer and clearer like a golden disk.
Beauty spreads thousands of miles of brilliance to the human world.
At this time, countless families enjoy the bright moon together and talk about the joy of reunion. Countless wanderers and travelers also begin to miss the moon and feel homesick. Countless literati and poets are also particularly full of literary thoughts at this time.
, with thousands of thoughts. They will also recite countless poems expressing their feelings, many of which will be passed down to future generations.
The back house of the Lin family is already crowded with ladies and guests. In the open space in the middle, plans have been made according to the instructions of the mistress Guo Caiwei since the afternoon. On the west side is a long table made of several long tables.
There are snacks, fruits and other things on it. Three maids are responsible for supplying fruits, snacks and tea. Not far away, in the center, there are three large round tables, covered with white tablecloths and decorated with spring flowers.
Stool. This is the moon viewing area.
At this moment, the guests were already seated, and fruits were being placed on the table. The garden was full of chattering voices and the chirping of warblers and swallows.
The guests who arrived today are actually not outsiders. In addition to Lin Jue and Guo Caiwei, the green dance couple, Xie Yingying, Xie Danhong, Hongxiu, Qin Xiaoxiao, Zheng Nuanyu, Qian Liuer, Bai Bing, Qianqian and other girls also arrived.
There is also a moon-viewing seat for men in the front yard. Most of the guests are musicians, painters and some management staff from the Grand Theater. In addition, there are more than 30 Lin family members who have recently arrived from Hangzhou.
Sit comfortably.
Lin Jue's purpose was not to hold a big banquet, but to invite these people who had left their hometowns to reunite on the Mid-Autumn Festival night, which not only enhanced their feelings, but also caused a different kind of homesickness on the Mid-Autumn Festival night. This kind of humane gesture
, is absolutely beneficial.
In fact, among the women on the three tables, most of them are really homeless. Except for Lin Jue and Guo Caiwei, some of the others are from brothels, some have lost their parents since childhood, and some are homeless.
After working hard for many years, this kind of gathering is very necessary.
The food on the table is also filled with bowls. In addition to moon cakes, most of the fruits and melons on the table are suitable for the occasion. Pomegranates, lotus seeds, grapes and pears, peanuts, melon seeds, sweethearts and lotus roots. In short, there are everything that should be there and what should not be there.
They also tried their best to get a lot. The wine they drank was wine shipped to the capital by Hu merchants from the Dayuan Kingdom in the Western Regions. Not long ago, Lin Jue specially ordered dozens of tall glass cups for drinking wine.
Because drinking wine is very good for women, beautifying the skin and nourishing the ovaries and other reproductive systems, Lin Jue has always suggested that the princess and Lu Wu have a drink before going to bed, and now both of them have formed a habit.
The moon was getting brighter, and the banquet was about to begin. Lin Jue sat in the host's seat with a smile on his face. He was about to order the lights to be extinguished, and he was enjoying the moonlight and drinking under the bright moonlight. Suddenly, he saw the words on the rockery.
On the way here, two maids carrying lanterns escorted a cloaked figure slowly coming.
One of the maids stepped forward quickly and whispered a few words to Lin Jue. Lin Jue suddenly stood up with a surprised smile on his face.
"Huh? Why is she here?"
The little princess also stood up and said, "Who is it?"
Lin Jue smiled and said, "Junior Sister Huanqiu."
The little princess frowned and said, "Didn't you say you went to the palace to attend the banquet?"
Lin Jue said: "Yes, so strange."
While she was talking, the person in the cloak had already come closer. She lifted her cloak, revealing a bright and pretty face, and said happily: "Oh, there are so many people, it's so lively."
Lin Jue stepped forward and saluted: "Junior sister, why are you here?"
Fang Huanqiu hurriedly saluted Lin Jue, and when he saw the little princess, he saluted Guo Caiwei with some embarrassment. Guo Caiwei was natural and generous, holding Fang Huanqiu's hand and smiling: "Didn't Sister Huanqiu say she went to the palace to attend the moon viewing banquet? What's going on?
thing?"
Fang Huanqiu said with a smile: "I didn't go. I don't like to go to that kind of occasion."
Lin Jue smiled and said: "You won't go even if you don't want to? Sir, didn't you force me? This is also against etiquette and rules."
Fang Huanqiu said naughtily: "I don't care if he behaves or not. I told dad that I was sick and had a stomachache and couldn't go. Daddy couldn't do anything to me either."
"What?" Lin Jue was stunned, then pointed at Huanqiu and Guo Caiwei and laughed: "Hahaha, you two really... coincide with each other."
Guo Caiwei was also laughing wildly, and everyone around her was confused. After an explanation, the whole house burst into laughter.
Everyone sat down again, and the bustling laughter became quiet. Guo Caiwei, as the owner of the house, stood up and said softly: "Everyone, today is the Mid-Autumn Festival on August 15th. My husband and I know that you are all wandering away, or you may have some problems."
It is difficult to return home, or there are no relatives at all. My husband said that on such a day, I must invite you to come and reunite. My husband said that the most ideal state in the world is that the world is unified and the world is one family. Although this ideal cannot be achieved, but
But we people can get along as a family. Tonight, don’t be restrained, just treat this place as your own home. Let’s drink wine, admire the moon, abandon everything, and just have fun.”
After Guo Caiwei finished speaking, she raised her glass cup and drank boldly. The ladies in the seat thanked her one after another and drank up their glasses.
Lin Jue was in a very happy mood. The house was full of beauties, so naturally it was the happiest and most honorable time. Unfortunately, there were no other men in the house today, otherwise Lin Jue would have been glowing with pride. Men, this is always the case.
