Planning a banquet is a profound knowledge, and the seating arrangement of the female family members of each house is also particularly important.
Cheng Xi took in the surrounding environment with a casual glance and gave a high evaluation to the female family members of the Song family.
After the two sat down, a little girl with a maid's hair brought a few plates of exquisite pastries and bowed slightly to the two of them.
“I’ve met Madam, I’ve met Miss, please use your discretion.”
“Thank you.”
Today is the full moon banquet of the young master of the Song Mansion. The master is naturally very busy. Cheng Xi originally thought that they would have to wait for a while to see the master, but he never thought that after only a minute of sitting down, a bright figure rushed towards him. she.
"Cheng Xi, little Xingqi!"
Song Yan walked in from the side door with a smile on her face, her black hair rolled up casually, a ruby garnet hairpin in her hair, and a fringe pattern. A tasseled silver forehead ornament adorns the center of her eyebrows, and her splendid red dress adds a touch of elegance.
“Yanyan.”
“Sister Yanyan.”
"It's me, I knew you would come today."
As soon as the two heard this, they knew that Song Yan was waiting for them specially. Seeing this, Wang Shu whispered in the ears of the two of them, Cheng Xi and Shen Xing Luo also remembered that the Song family of Jingfu Tongpan was a branch of the Duke Protector's Palace. According to seniority, Song Yan had to call Song Tongpan her cousin.
“I haven’t seen you for a few days. I heard from Yuyao that you went to the hot spring village in the suburbs of Beijing?”
“You are quite well informed, and you did go there a few days ago.”
< br>“Oh, I really missed it.”
Song Yan's expression showed no pity at all, "My cousin-in-law had just given birth at that time, and I stayed here looking at the baby. He looked so cute every day."
"What about you? Have you witnessed the growth of your little nephew?”
“Yes, yes, you Do you want to go over and take a look? Hurry up, I'll take you there!"
"Okay."
Cheng Xi re-evaluated the Song Tong magistrate and the Protector's Mansion. Relationship, looking at Song Yan's natural appearance, she doesn't look like a distant relative of Wufu, but she clearly looks like a cousin.
Due to the presence of Song Yan, half of the owner, the group of people had an unimpeded path from the living room to the backyard. At present, there were not many guests who could come here without tabooing the rules. It didn't take long for them to meet the hostess of the mansion.
Mrs. Song is a standard housewife. She looks to be in her 20s. Her facial features are a bit ordinary, but her smile makes people feel very comfortable.
This is a showy woman.
"It turns out to be Mrs. Shen and Miss Shen."
Mrs. Song hugged the baby and smiled softly. The curiosity in her eyes suddenly turned to surprise when she saw the guest.
"Everyone in the world says that Mr. Shen is amazingly talented and handsome. Now that I have met Madam, I know what a match made in heaven is."
"Madam and Mr. Song have a deep love for each other, and now they have a young master." , who wouldn’t envy her?”
After a few words with Mrs. Song, Cheng Xi felt that the other party was a rare and transparent person, and then thought about how someone who could get along harmoniously with Song Yan could be a complicated person.
Song Tong is twenty-two years old this year. He is a practical talent. Otherwise, he would not have been entrusted by the Holy Emperor with the important task of becoming the general judge of the capital's Yamen. After marrying his wife, he has a daughter and a son. In addition to a general judge in the backyard, There are no other concubines outside the house. This kind of arrangement can be said to be an extremely good man in Dayan.
With a good wife, two children, and a prosperous career, you can be said to be a sure winner in life.
No wonder Su Zhan, the secretary, placed the Song family's invitation at the top.
"The little baby is so cute. Have you given a name?"
"My name is Song Qi. Miss Shen can call him Brother Qi."
"Brother Qi, you have to eat well and grow up quickly." Shen Xingqi looked at the swaddled little guy with curiosity. The latter babblingly replied, stretching out his fat little arms and waving them casually.
There were three charcoal basins in Mrs. Song's bedroom, which was as warm as spring. Even though the little guy was wearing a thin layer of clothes, he was not cold, and his calves were very strong.
But today is the full moon banquet. As the protagonist, no matter how young he is, he still has to meet guests, and he was quickly wrapped into a ball by the nanny.
“Hey——”
“Brother Qi’s brows are wrinkled. Is he protesting?”
“Every time I dress him, I’m so merciless. If you don’t want to, just get used to it in a while.”
As a female member of the family, Mrs. Song needed to receive guests. Now she just took the time to come back and take a look. Seeing that her son was fine and dressed, she led a few people to the living room.
Not long after, a seven or eight-year-old girl came towards them. The person who came was the eldest daughter of Mr. Song. The little girl was wearing a plain white and clean cloud sweater, and she was dressed like a bell with hanging clouds. Delightful for the eyes.
"Mother, Aunt Yan, Brother Qi."
The little girl greeted them one by one, her eyes paused on Cheng Xi and Shen Xingqi for a moment, "Mother, this is Which sister is so beautiful?”
“Oh, our little exquisite mouth is still so sweet!”
Song Yan pinched her baby cheeks and introduced two friends to her little niece. The little girl happily called Mrs. Shen, and when it was Shen Xingqi's turn, she called her "Sister Xingqi."
Shen Xingqi, who was a generation shorter, happily agreed.
Cheng Xi: "."
Yes, just be happy.
A few people quickly walked to the living room. Mrs. Song took Brother Qi, who was wrapped into a ball, to greet everyone. Song Yan was very considerate and educated the female family members present with her two friends.
Just as Cheng Xi expected, the lady who came today was not from a very high family. Occasionally, there were only one or two third-level family members, and she also saw a familiar face.
"The woman in the white dress looks familiar. We seem to have met in a teahouse."
"That is the most talented woman in the capital, Xie Zhi, the concubine of the Xie Yushi family. ”
Song Yan The tone was quite disdainful, "She has been busy recently. I heard that she attended five or six banquets in a row, and she never missed a flower appreciation banquet and poetry party."
"It seems that Miss Xie is very happy. Welcome.”
"What you said makes me don't know what to say."
"How to say it?"
"Miss Xie is the most talented woman in the capital and has a pretty face, so many people like her. Yes, but most of them are young men of letters.”
Song Yan's expression was hard to explain, "She has not been so active in going out in the past. I recently heard that her aunt intended to arrange a marriage for her."
The following words are not fully stated, except for Cheng Xi and Shen Xing Qi heard the meaning of the words.
I bet this girl is afraid that her aunt will trick her, so she plans to find a home on her own!
I have to say that I am very courageous and very thoughtful.
Cheng Xi glanced at Xie Zhigao and was a little wary at the same time. After all, this girl had coveted the number one scholar in her family, and now she seemed to have given up. There was no guarantee that one day she would not find a better one. Turn back.
Hey wait a minute, in terms of talent, no one in this capital can surpass Shen Xingluo
"Sister-in-law, what's wrong with you?"
Shen Xingqi was very curious when she saw her strange expression.
Cheng Xi instantly pulled back his thoughts that had wandered off like a wild horse, "It's nothing, just look at the baby."