On the first day of the birthday banquet held by Cui Pingying, the Duke of the town, Cui Wenxi went back to her parents' house in high spirits. Cui Wenjiang also brought his family back to celebrate his birthday. At night, the two sisters slept in the same bed and talked privately.
When it came to the reconciliation with Prince Qing, Cui Wenjiang felt quite unconvinced and secretly said to his eldest sister: "I have always had doubts in my heart, but I didn't dare to say it for fear of being scolded."
Cui Wenxi: "???"
Cui Wenjiang: "Sister, I have already reconciled. I think you can carefully choose your husband and give it a try."
Cui Wenxi asked in confusion: "What to try?"
"Try to see if you can have a baby."
“…”
"You have been married to Prince Qing for seven years and have nothing to show for it. You are still unable to seek medical advice. In fact, I have long suspected that Prince Qing is not good at it."
"Don't they have it now?"
"But the Taiyuan Hospital didn't diagnose anyone well. Maybe you can change your husband and you can have it?" He added, "There is a couple in Sanlang's hometown. They were married for several years and had no children. Later, they divorced. They both got married, but both parties ended up having children, do you think it’s strange?”
"I'm not interested in renewing my incense."
"That's not what my sister means. I just feel that if I want to marry again, I can't be forced to choose an old man. Besides, second marriages are not uncommon these days. Even the nobles of Tianhuang have many second marriages."
These words made Cui Wenxi laugh, "Who cares about old men? I want to choose a young man, one who is young and strong, with a good figure, and who is slippery to the touch."
Cui Wenjiang laughed and said, "My sister is not serious." He added, "Don't listen to my mother-in-law. She is just worried. It is reasonable to be anxious if you are older and unmarried, but now my sister has experienced it. That’s why we should be more cautious and not make do with it.”
Cui Wenxi said happily: "That's well said."
The two of them whispered under the covers until midnight.
Early the next morning, Jin came to wake them up. There were many guests in the mansion today. In the past, Cui Wenxi was good at hosting these banquets, so he also had to help greet the ladies and ladies who came to celebrate their birthdays.
There was a division of labor in the eldest house. Cui Pingying and his son took their younger brothers to receive the male guests, while Jin and his eldest daughter-in-law Wang received the female family members, with Cui Wenxi and her sisters as assistants.
Cui Pingying, the Duke of the town, was dressed in a luxurious purple robe and a jade crown, with a spring breeze on his face.
The Cui family has been rooted in the capital for many years. On his birthday today, almost half of the dignitaries in the capital will come to congratulate him, which shows his dignity.
In the morning, the streets outside the mansion were busy with traffic, and people came to the door with gifts and blessings.
After the female guests who came together exchanged greetings with the host, some of them saw other handkerchiefs or acquaintances, so they gathered together to have tea and chat.
In the courtyard, I heard that Princess Yongning came to congratulate her on her birthday, and Cui Wenxi went to receive her in person.
Even if she reconciled with Prince Qing, she was still decent.
Wearing a peach-red skirt, paired with a thin and translucent pine flower large-sleeved shirt, a pair of exquisite flower hairpins on her high bun, and a jade comb, there are no more unnecessary accessories.
A set of emerald necklaces and jade bracelets complement each other beautifully. She holds a tapestry peacock pattern fan in her hand. She smiles gently and gracefully, and the two small dimples on her cheeks are quite playful.
When Yongning saw her appearance, he "tsk-tsk" twice, and he picked her chin with his hand, and said seriously: "The fourth child is blind, he will regret it in the future."
Cui Wenxi joked: "Eldest Princess, please don't tease me." He then whispered, "My mother-in-law told me to watch more today, and asked me to pay more attention to the old man."
Yongning curled his lips, "Go out!"
The two of them chatted and laughed and went to Linglong Pavilion where the female guests gathered. On the way, Yongning said that Prince Qing would not come and would only send someone to deliver gifts.
Cui Wenxi didn't take it to heart and said, "Autumn will come soon, and people are busy."
Yongning pinched her, "It's good for you, you're not jealous at all."
Cui Wenxi: "I'm very jealous. I wish he could get a fat boy and fulfill his long-cherished wish."
Yong Ning: "I don't like it after all, so I pulled away cleanly."
At this time, the servant came to look for them, saying that the prince had arrived at the house, and asked where Princess Yongning was, and the two immediately went to the front yard.
The prince cheered, and the Cui family was very proud. Cui Pingying knew that he didn't like the noise, so he personally led him into the Xiangfei Pavilion.
On the way, I met Cui Wenxi and Yongning. They saluted each other. Yongning joked: "Erlang really likes to join in the fun this year."
Zhao Yue glanced at Cui Wenxi and said, "That's because the saint has become lazy this year." After saying that, he looked at Cui Pingying and said, "When the Duke of Zhen is no longer busy, let me take a look at Zhang Yanqi. Can you do it?"
Cui Pingying smiled and said: "Yes, yes."
Zhao Yue didn't shy away from it and said deliberately: "I lost a bit last time at Pingyang Mansion. Everyone said that the Cui family is very good at chess. They really have some ability."
Yongning said curiously: "I rarely see Erlang holding hands."
Zhao Yue pursed her lips and smiled without saying much.
Yongning went with him to Xiangfei Pavilion, while Cui Wenxi went to the front yard.
When the guests entering the mansion learned that the prince was coming, they had to come over to say hello, so Zhao Yue sat like a monkey in the Xiangfei Pavilion all morning and was watched by everyone.
This problem left and then another one came again, disturbing him endlessly.
Later Pingyang came over to watch the monkeys, and Zhao Yue couldn't help complaining to her, saying: "This job was originally my father's, but this year it has become more and more idle." After a pause, "He even discussed it with A Niang yesterday. "When will I go to the south of the Yangtze River to inquire about the people's situation privately? On the surface, I am worried about the country and the people, but in fact, I am holding it back in the palace and want to go out for fun."
Pingyang covered his mouth and smiled: "Our father's thoughts are no longer in the court for a long time, and you didn't know it until now."
Zhao Yue waved her hands in disgust and didn't even want to mention him anymore.
The two siblings talked about their family affairs for a while. Zhao Yue wanted to gossip and asked, "Have you seen the Fourth Emperor's Uncle when I came here?"
Pingyang shook his head, "I didn't come. I heard that I just sent someone to give a gift."
Zhao Yue said "Oh" softly, knowing that she was getting close to Mrs. Cui, and asked again: "Just now I saw Aunt Fourth Emperor's face was full of joy, and she reconciled with Uncle Four Emperors. It seemed that her muscles and bones were not broken?"
Pingyang picked up the tea cup and said jokingly: "Your Aunt Four Emperors is a transparent and wonderful person. She wishes she could jump out of that high wall and become a husband."
Hearing this, Zhao Yue couldn't help laughing, "I have a big heart."
Pingyang took a sip of tea and said, "She is just like my aunt, not serious."
Zhao Yue was half convinced, "Aunt Four Emperors is aloof and arrogant, and she should have some integrity." After a pause, "Auntie is not taboo, maybe she can be more selective?"
Pingyang: "Uncle Four Emperors will most likely regret it in the future."
The two gossiped about Cui and his wife for a long time.
Zhao Yue has a brighter head than Pingyang. This Heli farce started and ended quickly from the beginning of spring to the scorching heat, which shows Cui's skill in obstructing it.
You must know that King Qing vowed not to reconcile at first, but he never thought that the two of them would break up before the summer was over. If the outer chamber didn't frequently act like a monster, how could it have progressed so quickly
Then again, no matter how much trouble the outer chamber made, she had to let the Cui family go. He didn't believe that she didn't fan the flames. After all, Prince Qing was famous for his love of face. To let him go like this showed that he was deeply affected by it.
After seven years of marriage, he was somewhat impressed by Cui's ability to quickly escape.
When the birthday banquet begins, the male guests and the female guests feast separately. Just like the last spring banquet in Pingyang Mansion, people enjoy delicious food and wine, or throw pots for entertainment.
The feast alone lasted for an hour.
Cui Wenxi did not dare to drink too much for fear of causing trouble.
Everyone knew that Duke Zhen was a chess fanatic. Marquis Wu'an on the other side was interested in his Zhang Yan chess and coaxed him to show it.
People couldn't help being curious and making noises, so someone came up with the idea to play chess with friends in the ring.
This entertainment was quite stylish. Cui Pingying got interested and ordered his servants to set up the arena with Zhang Yanqi in the front hall of Tingyuxuan.
Since there were too many people playing in the ring, everyone came up with an idea and decided to set the time for hand talks at half a quarter of an hour. As long as both sides win the most live chess pieces within half a quarter of an hour, they will win.
Not only that, both men and women can compete in the arena to compete in chess.
As long as the defender defeats five challengers in succession, he will have a chance to be resurrected, while other challengers who lose the challenge will not be able to fight again.
Cui Pingying felt that this arena was an elegant affair, and the prize he took out was a pair of fine jade Ruyi.
A lot of people gathered around the front hall of Ting Yuxuan. Whether they were spectators or arty people, they couldn't help but come forward to take a look at the legendary Zhang Yanqi.
After lunch, people had tea and a rest. At first, no girls came to watch. Later, they heard that Ting Yuxuan's men were playing in the ring, and both young and old could compete in the ring. Some curious girls secretly came over to watch.
The oval is placed in the most conspicuous place, and the time is told by the house slave.
Half an hour is extremely short. If you are not very proficient in chess skills, you will lose in a few or two moves. And planning a counterattack in a short period of time is also a technical task, because you don't have much time to think at all, and you need a lot of time. Strong flexibility.
No, there are some who are killed instantly within a few moments of playing, and there are also those who can endure two defeats.
This greatly stimulated people's desire to conquer, and they all enthusiastically signed up to compete in the ring. The atmosphere was very lively.
High-ranking aristocrats were trained in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. At first, no girls came forward to challenge him. Later, when they saw Prince Zhao Yueshou compete for three games, some girls couldn't help but want to make a move.
No, Yongning heard that it was lively here and came to watch.
Seeing Zhao Yue guarding the ring, he stepped forward to tear him down.
People on the side were making noises, and Yongning sat on the imperial chair and said, "Erlang, you have to let your aunt go, and you have to work harder to find a wife for you in the future."
As soon as these words came out, the people watching all laughed.
Zhao Yue replied: "My aunt should be more accommodating to my nephew."
Yong Ning: "There is no mercy on the battlefield."
The aunt and nephew bowed to each other, first guessed the chess piece, and then made the move.
Half a quarter of an hour passed in a short time. When Cui Wenjiang came over with Cui Wenxi's arm, Yongning was defeated by one son.
Everyone was disappointed.
Zhao Yue cupped her hands and said, "My aunt accepts the concession."
Yongning curled his lips, pointed at him and said, "You kid." Then he said, "How capable is that old boy Chen Ping?"
Next, other girls were challenged.
You should know that there are very few opportunities to play chess with the prince on weekdays, so the girls are naturally happy to become familiar with him.
Seeing Zhao Yue's way of playing chess, Cui Wenjiang couldn't help but whisper: "The prince's tricks are extremely strange and the angle of the chess is tricky. He should be good at attacking."
Cui Wenxi smiled and commented: "The defense is actually not bad, but it is a bit rough."
Zhao Yue's ears were sharp and she asked, "Who said I'm a bitch?"
Everyone covered their mouths and laughed.
Cui Wenxi quickly pushed Cui Wenjiang out, and Zhao Yue said: "Next time you come to fight, I want to see who is more stubborn."
Cui Wenjiang: "..."
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