"What kind of mold? What kind of pattern do you want?" Uncle Jiang asked.
Ye Jiayao made some gestures: "It's just this big. It needs various shapes, such as heart shape and flower shape. As for the pattern on it, can I draw one for you and make it?"
Uncle Jiang thought for a while: "Okay, Shuanzi can do these clever things, he can carve them better than me."
"Shuanzi?" Ye Jiayao was stunned for a moment before realizing that Uncle Jiang was referring to Jiang Li's nickname, and laughed: "Then I will also call you Shuanzi from now on? But I still think Ali sounds better."
Jiang Li thought it was true, but Uncle Jiang said, "It's just a name. The third lady can be called whatever she likes."
Ye Jiayao had a headache with this title: "Uncle Jiang, just call me Yaoyao from now on."
"How can it be done? Third Madam." Uncle Jiang said.
Ye Jiayao was speechless: "I like it when you call me Yaoyao. It seems cordial. Look, I call you Uncle Jiang and you call me Yaoyao. Isn't it nice?"
Uncle Jiang thought about it seriously and shook his head: "No, no, you are the third lady."
Ye Jiayao almost spat out a mouthful of old blood, she was really stubborn!
Forget it, they can call it whatever they like.
"Then I'll paint the pattern later. How long will it take to finish it?" Ye Jiayao asked.
Uncle Jiang looked at Jiang Li, and it was obvious that he planned to leave this job to his son.
Jiang Li thought for a moment: "If it's not a very complicated pattern, I think it can be done in one day."
"So fast?" Ye Jiayao was delighted.
Jiang Li nodded and said to himself that a day includes day and night. As long as the third lady wants it, he will make it without eating or sleeping.
"Okay, then I'll go draw the pattern now. You don't have to rush the work. You have to do the work carefully. It can be done within three days."
Usually the patterns on mooncakes are flowers plus various characters, such as blessing, longevity, champion, Mid-Autumn Festival or brand. This time it is specially used to celebrate the birthday of the old princess. Ye Jiayao plans to use the four characters blessing, longevity and health, plus he Lian's surname means five blessings. The patterns use peonies and hibiscus, which symbolize wealth and auspiciousness.
She has studied carving, so her painting skills are also good. She drew five patterns in one breath. She first chose the pattern of peonies with the word "Fu" for Jiang Li to make. If it was done well, she would make other ones, not just mooncakes. Molds, as well as molds for all kinds of pastries are all made.
When she finished the painting, she went out to look for Jiang Li, but Jiang Li was not there.
Uncle Jiang said that he asked Jiang Li to go out to buy something and he would be back soon. He would give the drawings to Jiang Li.
Ye Jiayao wondered, it was already evening, except for those entertainment and dining venues that were still open at this time, other shops were closed, what else could she buy
In Prince Jing'an's palace, a family meeting is taking place.
The meeting was hosted by Xia Youshi, and the attendees were Xia Chunli, the eldest son of the concubine of the Hou Mansion, Xia Qiao, the eldest daughter-in-law, Xia Chunyu, the second legitimate son and the future heir to the title of the Marquis Mansion, and Xia Chunfeng, the third legitimate son, who had just returned from the border.
The content of the meeting was two-fold. First, the issue of gifts for the old princess of Prince Helian's 70th birthday. Second, the old marquis wanted to return to Jinling to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. The old marquis had not celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival at home for several years. Xia You wanted to Make this Mid-Autumn Festival more lively and ask your sons for their ideas.
Qiao Mingxiu of Xia Qiao family had been thinking about this issue for a long time. She wanted to please her mother-in-law, so she winked at Xia Chunli. .”
Qiao Mingxiu's mother's family is the Qiao family who is the best embroiderer in Jiangnan. Most of the embroidery produced by the Qiao family is used as tribute. She is most proud of her true embroidery skills, so she will not let go of this opportunity to show her face.
Xia Youshi said lightly: "You have a good idea, but when the old princess celebrated her sixtieth birthday, Princess Yide had already bought her a Suzhou embroidery statue of Guanyin. If I remember correctly, that Guanyin statue was made by Qiao Home."
Well, how did she know what happened ten years ago? Qiao Mingxiu wanted to flatter the horse but failed, but she was unwilling to accept it: "Then... we can embroider a longevity picture."
"Next year is the Queen Mother's seventieth birthday. I heard that the Queen is going to embroider a longevity picture herself. You embroidered it in front of the Queen and gave it to the old princess. If the Queen knows about it, she might feel uncomfortable," said Xia Youshi. .
Qiao Mingxiu was at a loss. She couldn't give this or that. She couldn't think of a better idea, so she turned to Xia Chunli, hoping he would come up with a good idea. Xia Chunli lowered her head to drink tea but didn't see it.
Xia Chunfeng said: "Our family has been friends with the Helian family for generations, so I don't think there's much need to pay attention to it. It just comes down to what you want."
Xia Youshi said: "Then you can tell me how to achieve this intention?"
Speaking to her biological son, Xia You had a completely different tone, revealing ardent hope.
Xia Chunfeng just said casually, he didn't know what to give.
"Ask the second brother, the second brother has the most ideas." Xia Chunfeng put the arduous task on the second brother.
Xia Chunyu is still thinking about Yaoyao at this moment. He doesn't know if Uncle Jiang and Aunt Jiang can persuade Yaoyao to stay. There is no news yet.
Everyone's eyes fell on him for a while, and Xia Chunyu didn't even react, he was in a daze.
"Second brother, second brother, what are you thinking about? Mom is asking you something!" Xia Chunfeng poked the second brother with his elbow.
Xia Chunyu came to his senses and said blankly: "What?"
Immediately, Xia Youshi rolled his eyes and scolded: "You didn't even listen to what we just said? What are you thinking that makes you so absorbed?"
Xia Chunfeng reminded in a low voice: "The old princess's birthday gift."
Xia Chunyu was suddenly enlightened and pondered: "I heard that on the eighth day of August, the Golden Buddha of Puji Temple was consecrated. Master Hongji personally presided over it. We invited eminent monks from the five famous temples in the Huaisong Dynasty to come together and pray for a string of consecrated Buddhas. Nan Buddhist beads should be a good choice as a gift."
Qiao Mingxiu said: "The old princess has been fasting and chanting Buddha for decades, but she doesn't want any Buddhist beads."
Her embroidered images were all rejected, so what do the beads count
Xia You naturally helped her son and said tepidly: "How can this be the same? The scale of this consecration ceremony is unprecedented. The six most famous monks in the Huai Song Dynasty chanted sutras together, not to mention Buddhist beads. It’s hard to find even a single talisman, I’m sure the old princess will like it.”
Qiao Mingxiu was not convinced. Her mother-in-law just turned to her second brother. The second brother said everything was good. Their eldest son was not born by her mother-in-law, so they disliked her in every way.
Xia Chunli hurriedly said, "What mother said is that my second brother's idea is great, but it's just not easy to get the Buddhist beads."
Xia Chunfeng smiled and said: "Eldest brother, it is indeed difficult for others to find him, but it must not be difficult for the second brother to take action. Who doesn't know the friendship between the second brother and Master Hongji?"
Xia You also felt that there was no problem and said, "Chunyu, I'll leave this matter to you."
Xia Chunyu agreed.
"Next, let's discuss how to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival this year. Our house has not had a truly reunited Mid-Autumn Festival for many years." Xia You made the second item on the agenda.
"Mom, you just have to make the decision. The Mid-Autumn Festival has not always been like this before." Xia Chunfeng said with a lack of interest.
Lai Xia Youshi scolded him: "You are heartless. Your father hasn't been home for many years. He rarely comes back. You don't want to fulfill your filial piety. You have been raised in vain."
Xia Chunfeng said innocently: "Dad is just afraid of these complicated things, so he doesn't want to return the money..."
Halfway through his words, he was blocked by Xia Chunyu's sharp eyes, "You brat, you went to the border gate, but you didn't have any words to say, and they were all blown away by the wind and sand at the border gate?"
Whichever pot is not opened, which pot is lifted? If my mother is in a bad mood, everyone will have to look at their faces.
Xia Chunyu was about to speak when he saw Song Qi winking at him at the door and said, "There is no rush in this matter. There is still time. Why don't we all think about it and discuss it another day."
Xia Chunli also said: "What my second brother said is that if you think about it again, we must make it lively and lively so that dad can celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival happily."
Xia You sighed angrily: "Then we'll discuss it tomorrow."
As soon as the family meeting ended, Xia Chunyu went out first, and Song Qi whispered: "I've stayed."
Xia Chunyu smiled slightly, and a big thing came to mind. Yaoyao had a stable place to live. From now on, Uncle Jiang's family would take care of her and look after her, which would save him a lot of worries.
"And how did you go about inquiring about the surname Wei?"
Song Qidao: "Second Miss Ye is still in Yangzhou and will not come to Jinling for a few days. Wei Liujiang is currently living in Mu Shilang's house, but their own house will be repaired soon. Wei Liujiang is here to take part in the examination. I heard that He has learned a lot, and many people think highly of him.”
Xia Chunyu sneered, has he ever learned from others? It seems like this bastard who always gives up and always gives up is still a scum even if he is extremely talented, but everyone looks down upon him? Then let everyone take a closer look.
"Keep an eye over there and report any news at any time." Xia Chunyu ordered.
"Second brother, what are you muttering about? Who is Wei Liujiang? Did he offend you? I'll deal with him." Xia Chunfeng had long noticed that his second brother was absent-minded, and hid curiously to the side to eavesdrop, then he jumped out to speak.
Xia Chunyu Lin glanced at him: "It's none of your business, just mind yourself."
Xia Chunfeng felt bored and said sadly: "What's wrong with me? I'm almost free. Second brother, I heard that He Lianjing has something to do. You can also arrange an errand for me!"
Xia Chunyu glared and said, "Are you ready for the martial arts competition this autumn? If you have nothing to do, why don't you go practice Kung Fu? If you don't pass the top three exams this year, you can replace dad and guard the border."
Xia Chunfeng said depressedly: "Is it so easy to pass the top three exams? Do you think everyone is like you?"
Thinking about it, he and Xiao Jing are really in the same boat. They both have such a strong brother, but they are shown to be very incompetent.
Seeing that his second brother was going to attack him again, Xia Chunfeng rubbed oil on his soles and ran away quickly.
When he walked to the door, he saw his eldest brother waiting for him. Xia Chunli smiled and patted his shoulder slightly: "Your second brother is also doing it for your own good. Don't take it to heart. In fact, you are very good. My eldest brother thinks highly of you."
Xia Chunfeng said: "I know that my second brother is good for me."
In fact, the eldest brother is also very capable, but his identity is destined that he will not be the most dazzling one. There is no way, who makes him a concubine
(End of chapter)