Chapter 1546: Tiger Girl 30
The second wife, Mrs. Chen, said she was worried about the second master, so she went back.
When we arrived at Beiding Garden, the banquet had been prepared early.
Sixteen cold basins were placed on the table, and men and women sat on both sides of the long table.
Because the old lady didn't come, the main seat at the end of the long table was empty. No matter how angry you are, you still need to have the filial piety that you should have.
General Zhao is naturally the first in the men's seat, followed by the Crown Prince, one by one, and the last one is Zhao Heming.
The first place in the women's seat is naturally Mrs. Zhao, Xining is sitting next to Mrs. Zhao, and the third position is the Crown Prince's wife, Mrs. He. Because Zhao Heya was still young, she sat next to Mr. He for easy care. Zhao Yingxue sat on the fifth seat, and Aunt Xu sat on the last seat.
Xi Ning saw it in her eyes. Don't tell her, this Aunt Xu is quite capable and can have a seat at the meal. In other mansions, most of the concubines would not be in the main hall, but would go outside to eat with the servants.
A five-spice plate made of five kinds of vegetables is placed in the middle. Sauce duck, drunken chicken, white-cut mutton, etc. are arranged very beautifully.
The maids poured the freshly boiled rice wine into small celadon wine cups.
Xining picked it up and took a sip. It was warm and sweet in the mouth.
General Zhao frowned after drinking: "This wine is a bit sweet, so I'd better go to Qin."
Mrs. Zhao said with a smile: "I know that with my master's ability to drink, he will not get drunk even if he drinks rice wine until his stomach is bloated. When the family banquet is over, we will have to stay awake all night, so I can save it for a drink tomorrow."
Thinking about it, General Zhao picked up his chopsticks and said, "Just eat more food."
During the banquet, toast each other. Xi Ning picked up the cup and touched it lightly, just like the body master brother, he drank every cup and would get drunk in a short time.
Aunt Xu lowered her head and smiled silently. And Zhao Yingxue came over one by one to pay respects. Even the Crown Prince's wife, Mrs. He, picked up the wine glass and took a sip to show off her face.
When I saw Zhao Yingxue toasting, he always chose the right time, not abruptly or coldly. There are different priorities, so respect them one by one. If placed in modern society, he would definitely be a social and public relations talent.
On the other hand, the owner of the body is usually pampered, so how could he be so arrogant?
Xining picked up the wine glass and turned to the Crown Prince's wife, Mrs. He: "Sister-in-law, I respect you. I wish you would give birth to a big fat boy for my eldest brother this year."
He smiled and picked up the wine glass and took a sip. The red candles and red lanterns nearby shone on his face, which made him blush: "Maybe it's a girl."
Xining smiled and said: "The doctors sent by the palace all said he was a boy, and I believe it. When he grows up a little, I will let He Ming take care of him, and I will make him suffer from headaches all day long like his master. ”
Zhao Heming immediately cried out: "Sister-in-law, please don't harm me. How can I take care of the child? Otherwise, let the third aunt take care of it."
Zhao Yingyue slapped her over with a slap: "Boy, say something! This man is trying to take advantage of my wife before she gets married. Why didn't you tell your wife to take care of her?"
Zhao Heming touched the back of his head where he was beaten: "Hit me again, be careful to beat me silly. If you marry a stupid wife, you won't be able to take care of your cousin."
Every sentence made the whole room laugh.
He was laughing so hard that he could barely catch his breath and almost held his big belly: "Li Rong is still the smartest. Respecting me once is equivalent to respecting two people. You two should respect her quickly and let her teach you more in the future. ”
The meal was eaten lively, and hot vegetables and soups began to be served. Platters of crab-stuffed oranges were served.
It is made by cutting a lid from an orange, scooping out the orange flesh, and steaming it together with crab meat and crab paste. When you eat it, the sweetness of the orange meat and the deliciousness and sweetness of the crab meat are mixed together, leaving you with an endless aftertaste. Before eating, Mrs. Zhao said: "This dish is delicious, but the crab meat is cold, so don't eat too much."
Every year when I eat this dish, I eat one after another. If I didn't watch, I would probably finish it all.
"Hmm~" Xining nodded and slowly dug in with a small spoon. Taste it carefully, and after eating, ask the maid to remove the empty orange shell in front of you.
Seeing Mrs. Zhao stretching her chopsticks towards the mutton, she reminded: "Mom, the crab is cold and the mutton is hot. It is not suitable to eat them together. Just taste it."
Mrs. Zhao turned the chopsticks that were originally facing the large piece of mutton, picked up some scattered bits and pieces on the plate, put them into her mouth and chewed slowly. While eating, he looked at his little daughter with a smile, as if looking at it made her happier than eating.
There were also some game on the table, including birds, deer, and peacocks. The best of all was the bison meat. Beef cannot be eaten in this dynasty, and cattle must die of old age. Only after government approval can the meat be bought and sold. But the old beef is too old to be chewed, so what kind of delicious food can be eaten there?
But bison meat is not within the scope of farm cattle, and you can eat it at will, but it is not easy to capture a bison.
Mrs. Zhao didn't care whether everyone was watching or not. When the meat came up, she just turned over a few pieces in the basin, found the best piece, and put it into Xining's bowl: "Li'er, eat this piece, this piece is good. ”
Xining picked up the beef, put it into He's bowl, and said jokingly: "Sister-in-law, you are a twin now. The wine I offered you just now is equivalent to two people. Now you can eat it alone, and two people can make up for it." , this piece should be given to you!”
Mr. He smiled: "When you say that, I feel as sweet as if I had eaten seventeen or eight pieces of meat. You should eat this piece of meat. Otherwise, if you tell me, you will follow your sister-in-law before the food comes out." Eat meat.”
There was laughter again, but Zhao Heming sat across from him and watched helplessly: "Mom, you and my sister-in-law give way, why don't you give it to me?"
Mr. He rolled his eyes, angry and funny: "You're a good-for-nothing."
"Yes, there is no future! Fighting for meat with my unborn brother." Xining spat: "Bah~"
This time the laughter continued again.
"Okay, okay!" Mrs. Zhao stood up and took a piece in Zhao Heming's bowl: "I'll give you a piece too, no favoritism."
Zhao Heming became happy and said, "Thank you, grandma." He picked up the chopsticks and ate. For this kid, eating is the most important thing.
Seeing General Zhao laughing, Mrs. Zhao deliberately asked: "Master, do you want to get a piece for you?"
Seeing General Zhao stunned, the people around him couldn't stop laughing.
After dinner, it’s time to watch a show. In this era, opera is still in its infancy. Officials and officials still mainly focus on singing and dancing, and dramas are generally not considered elegant.
However, the General's Mansion was not concerned with trivial matters. It was originally about fighting and killing, and had no intention of developing an elegant line. Every year, a theater troupe is invited to perform in the mansion.
During the drama, there are singing, dancing, comedy, and even juggling, which is colorful and lively.
After reading it, they started to have some fun individually, chatting and playing leaf cards, guessing riddles and making drinking orders. Xining and Zhao Yingyue both held a volume of books and leaned aside to read. When the taste was gone, they drank some water and ate a candied fruit.
After the child's hour, they went to the courtyard to worship the gods of heaven and earth, praying for the safety of the whole family and success in the family business in the new year. The elders gave red envelopes to the younger ones, and then the New Year's Eve was over and they went back to each courtyard to sleep.
Xining slept and didn't get up until noon.
(End of chapter)