The end of the new year is approaching, and the Wen family's happy event is coming as scheduled.
Wen Shoucai, an old man in his late thirties, finally got rid of the title of bachelor. With the help of all the relatives of the Wen family, and under the witness of Mr. Song Tao, he was finally able to hold Zhenniang's hand openly and aboveboard.
"Second, although you are a little late to start a family, you have completed the first step. From now on, you should take care of yourself, start a business, and live a good life with Zhenniang!" Wen Shou was having a wedding wine, still Don't forget to tell Wen Shoucai, who is addicted to gambling.
"That's right, if in a few years, when your son can make soy sauce, I can see if you, a father, are in a hurry to buy a house!" Mrs. Wang has a deep understanding. With half his life, he was able to earn a simple house for his son, plus the dowry gift. From the bottom of his heart, Mrs. Wang was grateful to her third younger brother Wen Shouzheng for his help. Otherwise, their family would not be able to survive long ago!
"Hey, my third brother and sister-in-law taught me a lesson. Today is my day of great joy. Everyone, please bear witness to me. From today on, I, Wen Shoucai, will never step into a gambling house again. If I break my promise, let Zhenniang Divorce me!" Wen Shoucai pointed to the sky with one hand and pinched his waist with the other, vowing firmly.
"Second Uncle, why don't you go sell snacks? It's simple and affordable. Although it's hard work, you can still earn a lot of money!" Rourou rolled her eyes, and she pointed out to Wen Shoucai and his wife with the three sentences that you can't do without eating. Road.
So, on the second day after Wen Shoucai got married, this man, who had been idle all day long, unexpectedly started selling snacks, simple steamed buns, together with his wife from dawn to dusk. Hot steamed stuffed buns, in the streets and alleys, you can always see his husband and wife busy.
When Wen Rou is free, she will also come to talk to Zhenniang about the skills of making face-to-face meetings. Wen Shoucai's business is very smooth after coming and going.
Because of the good business, Zuixianlou didn't put up a sign of closure until the twenty-ninth year. Master Qiao came that day and took Qiao Zizhang to check the accounts with shopkeeper Li for a long time. The harvest of the past year made his face full of flowers.
"Master Zizhang." A voice like a silver bell.
Qiao Zizhang turned around, only to see the red sleeves of the bright red padded gown trimmed with rabbit fur, all festive for the New Year, calling himself crisply.
"Girl Hongxiu, are you here to help shopkeeper Li?" Qiao Zizhang asked with a smile.
Ever since the incident at Fan Jian Restaurant that day, Hong Xiu was taken home by shopkeeper Li for recuperation due to excessive fright. It's gone for some days. Looking at it today, it is naturally very healthy and energetic, with a pink and tender face. It also sets off the red and festive surroundings today. Ruxue's wrist was looming in the big red fur-trimmed sleeve, and a faint body fragrance came over her, which really echoed the phrase "red sleeves add fragrance".
Qiao Zizhang was fascinated by the festive red for a moment, when did this girl look so beautiful!
"It's Chinese New Year, I brought some bacon made at home, my father asked Master Zizhang and Master Qiao to try it." Hongxiu said. Turning around and running in and out, holding a sling of brightly colored bacon in his hand, he handed it over.
"Oh, thank you, Miss Hongxiu. Take your family for me too!" Qiao Zizhang thanked him politely.
"Then... Young Master Zizhang will go to work first, and Hong Xiu will not bother you." Hong Xiu hesitated for a moment. It seems that there is something else to say, because men and women are different. There is also a disparity in status and status, and when the time comes to say something, it will turn into pink cheeks, reflecting each other with the redness all over the body.
"Girl Hongxiu." Qiao Zizhang stopped Hongxiu who was about to turn around.
"What's the matter, Master Zizhang?" Hongxiu's face turned even redder, and her breathing seemed to be a little uneven.
"I wonder if the red-sleeve girl can go far away during the Chinese New Year?" Qiao Zizhang asked casually.
"Hongxiu only spends the New Year with parents at home." Hongxiu smiled and shook her head.
"Zizhang take the liberty, can you invite the red-sleeved girl to come out to enjoy the lanterns on the Lantern Festival?" Qiao Zizhang immediately regretted this remark, was he too abrupt
The custom of appreciating lanterns on the night of the Lantern Festival in the Zhou Dynasty has existed since ancient times. You may invite friends, classmates, or sisters to accompany you, or go out as a family. At best, I and Hongxiu have only met a few times, so I can't talk about being acquainted with each other, and it's not relative, and besides, there are differences between men and women, so how could I invite you!
Hong Xiu was obviously also stunned, this invitation came too suddenly, right? But my heart has already answered thousands of times, "I am willing!"
"This..." Hongxiu hesitated, the girl's reservedness and inner entanglement turned into a mess of thoughts at this moment.
"Oh, Miss Hongxiu, don't get me wrong. Zizhang will also invite other partners from the restaurant at that time. If Miss Hongxiu is interested, you might as well come together then!" Qiao Zizhang turned his mind around several times, and quickly pulled everyone out. Avoid the embarrassment of men and women alone.
"Great, let's call Sister Rou'er too!" Hongxiu blurted out, the only female partner she knew in this restaurant was Gentle.
"Miss Wen? That's natural. I'll go and talk to Chef Wen right away! Then we'll invite you to the east side of the stone bridge!" Qiao Zizhang saluted, and when he turned around, the corners of his mouth couldn't hide the joy in his heart.
The boss is satisfied, so the red envelopes of the guys will not be less. Wen Shouzheng is carrying a bulging red envelope and carrying a heavy amount of meat rewarded by the boss on his shoulders. He is walking on the way home, at that moment, his heart is satisfied. This is the good thing about being a cook. You don’t have to worry about eating and drinking at ordinary times, and there are red envelopes and benefits during the New Year’s Day!
The New Year's Eve of the 28th year of Chengde in the Great Zhou Dynasty arrived amidst the sound of firecrackers.
This night, the hall of Wen's house was extremely lively, not only the newcomer Zhenniang was added, but at the dinner table, Mr. Song Tao and his party were also talking and laughing happily, doing as the Romans do.
The red and oily grilled pig face, the golden and tender three-yellow chicken, the crispy squirrel mandarin fish, the bright red braised pork knuckle, the big soup and fresh Sixi meatballs, and the stir-fried vegetables in different red, yellow and green colors are the most tempting. The person is in the middle of the table, the copper hot pot is always steaming, the milky white broth is full of fragrance, surrounded by all kinds of fresh ingredients, of course, there are delicious three fresh dumplings!
Everyone had a good time drinking and chatting, regardless of age, family or distance, and without exception, they were immersed in the joyous atmosphere of the New Year.
Looking tenderly at the table full of relatives, the lively reunion scene, I couldn't help but feel excited for a moment.
Afraid that tears would fill his eyes again, and even more afraid that he would not be able to control his words and deeds, he took advantage of the chaos and quietly came to the yard.
In the dark night, the fireworks and colorful cannons all over the sky make the night of New Year's Eve as bright as day.
Gentle raised her head, her eyes blurred by tears again.
This is true, she and her family have lived peacefully and happily for two months as usual.
No! It's been an enjoyable life for two months—
Defeated the tricks of the Yin family, exposing the dirty heart of the villain to bright eyes;
The memories and cooking skills of the previous life are all there, and the 12-year-old body carries an 18-year-old self;
Chef Gao’s magical ancient score, Mr. Songtao from the capital city, although these are unexpected for Ruan Rou, she is still thankful, thankful that God reborn herself, and can make all the lost things come back again!
It's just that those two men from previous lives...
Rourou felt her eyes sore and swollen, she blinked vigorously a few times, the tears were like broken beads, she couldn't stop no matter what.
At this moment, the capital city is also a bustling scene.
In the Gaomen Mansion of the Sheng Mansion, Sheng Biji, the prime minister of the Great Zhou Dynasty, was drinking wine with his family.
Sheng Yaoshan was toasting the wine to the two Gaotangs, of course he had brought this wine all the way from Xianyang.
"Yaoshan, after the Chinese New Year, you will be seventeen. Do you have a favorite girl?" Prime Minister Sheng's wife, Mrs. Qi, took a sip of the morning dew and put down the glass with a smile.
"Mother, my son has not yet made any military exploits in the army, and it's still too early to mention marriage!" Sheng Yaoshan put down his wine glass, but did not sit down.
"My lord, I think Shen Peiwen, the daughter of the Ministry of Rites, is outstanding in appearance. Although she has the nature of a lady, our Yaoshan is also bold and unrestrained, and the two of them are suitable for each other. I asked a while ago, and this Miss Shen is taller than us. Shan Xiao is three years old, just the right age." Qi said beamingly.
"Mother, my boy and Miss Shen have never met before, how can we make an appointment for life!" Sheng Yaoshan shook his head.
"You child, don't even think about it. What is your father's identity? A prime minister who is under one person and above ten thousand! Those officials who have daughters in their families have to line up according to their official positions if they want to curry favor. Let alone you want to marry a wife, it is you If you want to take a concubine, they have to obediently send their daughters to your door for you to choose! Besides, since ancient times, the marriage, the order of the parents and the words of the matchmaker, didn’t I meet your father that day? A marriage letter from the Holy One, these years Aren't we living a good life? Listen to your mother, this Miss Shen, a lady of everyone, can't be wrong!" Qi said cheerfully.
"Mom, I don't like that Shen Peiwen! Last time in Lanyue Pavilion, she even snatched rouge from me! But later, she didn't snatch me! It's the rouge from the Western Regions of Fanbang. Except for the empresses in the palace, there are also rouge in the capital. Just the box in Lanyue Pavilion!" Sheng Jiaoxue snorted without raising her eyes.
"Alas..." Prime Minister Sheng sighed softly at this moment, picked up the wine glass and drank it down, "Madam, Yaoshan won the title of Wukui last year and was named a general, and now he has the emperor's life to protect the nine princes. There are still many things to do, it is really not easy to get involved in your children's affair prematurely! Just let him!" After saying that, Prime Minister Sheng drank the wine that was just filled in front of him.
"Thank you dad for your success! Dad, is this wine still available?" Sheng Yaoshan was overjoyed and hurriedly changed the subject.
"Good wine!" Prime Minister Sheng praised, raised his hand and drank it down again.
"Master, what's going on today? Even if it's good wine, it can't stand such a mess!" Aunt Tong felt that the atmosphere was different, and she expressed her concern.
"What can the master do? It's just that Yaoshan and Jiaoxue are back, he's just happy!" Mrs. Qi gave Aunt Tong a stare and signaled her to shut up.
Aunt Tong curled her lips, feeling unconvinced for a while, but she also resented that she had been married into the Xiangfu for many years, but she still failed to have children. Now her status is not only inferior to that of the Qi family, but she has no children to support her knees, so she has to live with her anger!
As everyone knows, the mansion in the Ren Mansion is in chaos...