As for pastries and fruits, it goes without saying. The fruits are carefully selected from the back mountain of Huangzhuang, pears, apples, grapes, mulberries, raspberries... Although it is already late autumn, many out-of-season fruits are kept fresh, such as peaches, watermelons, and cantaloupe , Strawberries, etc., all seem to have just been picked from the orchard.
The pastry was delivered from Yu Ji's main pastry shop. In addition to the exquisite snacks on each table, the most eye-catching thing is the giant cake made on the spot in the downstairs hall of Zhenxiu Building. The cakes below were baked and delivered from the pastry shop, and they were combined to form a large rectangle about ten meters long and three meters wide. The cream, jam, and candied fruit on top were made on the spot by six sweet-looking little girls.
Those little girls and young masters who came earlier gathered around the giant cake making site, looking out curiously. When the lifelike cream flowers and colorful decorations bloom in the hands of these young pastry chefs, there will always be bursts of amazement.
The giant cake is surrounded by pink and purple roses, and the green leaves are set off, as if they have just been picked from the flowers. The skirt of the cake is decorated with white cream, and the center is decorated with various jam patterns and candied fruit.
The last thing I did was a little girl in the middle wearing a red flag dress, with big eyes, a pointed chin, and a slender figure. The appearance of Xiaocao could be vaguely discerned between her eyebrows and eyes. This human-shaped decoration is the masterpiece of Yang Liu, the head of Yuji Bakery and the top baker.
Those who came a little later did not see the birth of this giant cake with their own eyes, and they felt deeply regretful after listening to the description of the previous people. However, they all quietly asked the bakers next to the cake if they could make a superstar birthday cake like this. When they learned that they had to make a reservation one month in advance and it was worth a lot of money, no one hesitated, because most of the people who came to the Xiaocao and Ji banquet were either rich or expensive, and no one was short of the money for a cake. Some people even wrote their birthday on the reservation book in the hands of the baker on the spot. Because Yang Liu, who wanted to make face for her master at the Jiji banquet, inadvertently, she also gave her pastry shop, ushering in a new climax of reservations.
Originally, Yu Xiaocao planned to keep a low profile, and just invited some relatives and friends over to have a meal and celebrate like birthdays in previous lives. But, not to mention that her mother-in-law's wife is unwilling, even the palace has spread a decree, and even sent the maid Chunhong out of the palace to help the lady's Zhang Luoji. This kind of favor caused some people in the court to make small calculations in their hearts.
The guests at the banquet included the relatives of the Yu family, the grandpa's family, grandparents, uncle, uncle, uncle, three aunts, cousins, cousins, cousins and husbands. Zhu Junyang sent his own motorcade to pick up these relatives.
Then there are the relatives of the Fang family. Fang Fangzhen is an orphan, and has no other relatives except Mrs. Zhao, the mother who stayed in Beijing. However, Mrs. Fang's natal family has quite a few relatives, and even though they only invited uncles and uncles, there are quite a few people here.
In the past, Mrs. Fang accepted a peasant girl as a foster daughter, which made her natal family very puzzled. They said that she wanted to recognize a daughter, Cheng Huan, and instead of choosing her niece, she took in a country girl from a humble background and unbearable vulgarity. . Especially regarding Xia Furong's matter, her sister-in-law even came to quarrel with her and threatened to cut off contact with her.
But in the past two years, Yu Xiaocao, relying on her own ability, not only has a prosperous career and a prosperous business, she has also been favored by the emperor and was named the honorary title of princess. Now, when it comes to wealth and long favor, let alone the declining Xia family, even the loyal and diligent Bo Fangfangzhen is hard to beat.
The Xia family, who has always stepped on the highs and the lows, will never miss this opportunity to get closer to the Yu family, to be more precise, Yu Xiaocao, even if there is no invitation from Mrs. Fang. Therefore, all direct descendants, no matter whether they are on the list in the invitation letter or not, all come over to make a familiar face.
The sister-in-law who threatened to sever ties with her sister-in-law actually had the cheek to want Xia Furong to be Xiaocao and Jili's praiser. Not to mention that Xia Furong and Xiaocao had a bad relationship in the first place, and those who praised her were all friends or sisters of Ji Zhe, who was she like an onion or a head of garlic
In addition to relatives, there are people who come and go relatively closely. There are Princess Taichang, Mrs. and Mrs. Anning Hou, Mrs. and Mrs. Anning Hou Shizi, who are still holding a baby who is only over one year old. Of course, He Wanning, the best friend, is indispensable. She had already made a reservation for the praiser, and told Yuan Xueyan and Princess Minglan not to compete with her.
Many people also came to the Yuan family, first was the great Confucian dean Yuan, then the prime minister and his wife, several brothers and sisters-in-law of Yuan Xueyan, plus Yuan Xueyan, and her younger brother Yuan Yunxi. The other is Princess Minglan, and her mother and sister-in-law. Yu Shilang and his wife, Yu Wanqing's brother-in-law and Yu Wanqing.
As a partner, Li Mengru will naturally not be absent. Mrs. Li collaborated with her pro-daughter Li Mengqi, and two young sons who joined in the fun...
There is also the Zhou family, the old lady came to watch the ceremony in person, the wife and children of the big house, and of course Mrs. Zhou who has a good relationship with Xiaocao, the mother of the third young master, also brought gifts to celebrate the little girl. Mrs. Zhou didn't know that Xiaocao was already famous, but she was thinking that her son and Xiaocao had known each other since childhood, and they had always had a good relationship. Would they like to get closer
Then came the hostess and hostess of Sa Wang's mansion, as well as the wife of Shizi Shizi, Zhu Yan'er who has a good relationship with Xiaocao. As soon as she arrived, she clamored to be Xiaocao's praiser, but He Wanning turned her back.
It is impossible not to attend the coming-of-age ceremony of Xiaocao's future in-law's family in Prince Jing's Mansion and his daughter-in-law. Concubine Jing almost snatched Mrs. Fang's seat and treated herself as the host to greet the guests. Zhu Junyang was about to go to the third floor with his mother and concubine, but was stopped by two future mothers-in-law. Mrs. Fang looked at him with a half-smile, and said: "All the guests watching the ceremony upstairs are female guests. It would be inappropriate for King Yang to go up, isn't it?" Although Zhu Junyang really didn't want to miss the little daughter-in-law's ceremony, but due to etiquette , had to stay downstairs and wait for the little daughter-in-law to come down after the ceremony.
The most unexpected thing was that Prince Duan, who had always lived in seclusion, brought Princess Duan to watch the ceremony. Although King Duan looked thinner, his body was still strong, not as terminally ill as rumored. Could it be that Ms. Yu's medical skills are really superior to those of the old imperial doctors in the imperial hospital, and she even cured Duan Wang's persistent illness for decades
How can people not get sick when they eat whole grains? Not everyone has the opportunity to befriend a Xinglin expert with superb medical skills. Therefore, the arrival of King Duan attracted many unexpected guests to Xiaocao's Jiji banquet. Looking at these extra people, they rushed to give gifts, so they can't be kicked out, right? Mrs. Fang greeted the guests enthusiastically, and at the same time asked people to ask Mr. Zhou if the dishes prepared were sufficient. Fortunately, it was safe to do less work on Wednesday, and prepared a lot of extra dishes, so as not to make a joke that the guests had no tables to sit on.
Of course, the only ones who can go up to the third floor to watch the ceremony are the female relatives. The other guests stayed downstairs for refreshments. Originally, the Jiji ceremony was held in the "family temple", so when the Yu family's post stated that the Jiji ceremony was held in Zhenxiu Restaurant, many people secretly laughed in their hearts that the Yu family did not understand the rules. However, as soon as they entered the auditorium on the third floor, the mood of watching jokes disappeared immediately.
The auditorium on the third floor is quiet and open, with a scholarly atmosphere in the luxurious decoration, and a solemn and dignified everywhere, which is even more grand and stylish than most other people's family temples. Especially the interior layout, all kinds of details, people can't help but praise.
When they stepped up the steps, they saw Mrs. Liu, who was dressed in fine clothes, with picturesque eyebrows and eyes, fair and delicate skin, and she could not find the temperament of a peasant woman, and Mrs. Fang, who was calm and smiling, all standing on the east steps to welcome the guests. Yousi under the steps to the west turned out to be Mrs. Anning Hou Shizi.
And today's protagonists: Sisters Yu Xiaocao and Yu Xiaolian took a fragrant flower petal bath, changed into clothes and shoes, sat in the dressing room to the east of the auditorium and waited. That's right, Xiaocao and Xiaolian are twin sisters, so of course Jiji will be done together.
Xiao Lian secretly poked her head out from the dressing room, looked at the elegant and elegant guests outside, stuck out her tongue, and said mischievously: "Little sister, I have been honored by you today, there are so many officials and wives Miss Guan came to congratulate, if I didn't dare to dream about it before!"
"What are you afraid to think about? What about Mrs. Guan? Don't you have two eyes and one mouth? Can you have more nostrils than us?" Yu Xiaocao's small head also appeared above her head, leaning out looking around.
The eldest aunt Han saw it, and hurriedly pushed the two similar little heads back: "Be honest! Today is your big day, in front of so many guests, you can't be laughed at! A few days ago, Madam Do you still remember the etiquette I taught you? Hurry up and recall the memories in your mind, so as not to make mistakes!"
Yu Xiaocao shook her big aunt's arm with a playful smile, and said coquettishly, "Auntie, I'm so thirsty, bring me a piece of watermelon to quench my thirst!"
"No! What if I get nervous and think of Gong Ke? Hold on, I'll bring you a glass of watermelon juice as soon as the ceremony is over. Xiaolian, you are the same! Be good!" The worry-free little girl was appeased, and hurried out to greet the guests again. Although those distinguished guests don't need her to make arrangements, there are also many guests from their hometown. Don't be overwhelmed with younger siblings and younger sisters. She has to go out and watch.
The sound of classical musical instruments sounded, and the arrival of the guest of honor caused an uproar. Princess Taichang, who originally planned to grab the guest seat, immediately gave way with a smile when she saw the person. He was still muttering in his heart: This little girl from the Yu family has so much face that she invited the empress empress as the guest of honor. Is there a more honorable guest than this