October 20th is the birthday of the third young lady of Rongguo Palace.
The eldest lady ordered everything to be done early in the morning. The house was decorated with lights and colorful decorations. The fire in the kitchen had not been extinguished since dawn. The cook was busy hitting the back of his head with his foot, and the fragrance continued to float out of the window.
If someone comes here at this time, he or she may be lucky enough to taste it for the cook and get a bite of delicious food.
The maids and servants were also busy moving the table and grabbing the dishes and chopsticks, and the entire Duke's Mansion started to move. It was so lively!
This is especially true in Pinglan Courtyard.
Lu Xingyue specially changed his shift with someone today. Emperor Hui'an had nothing to do with him, so he was relatively free. But such an idle man went out at first light in the morning and has not come back yet. Before leaving, he specially asked everyone in Pinglan Court to , they are not allowed to wake up Shen Lansui until she wakes up on her own.
Then Shen Lansui slept until dawn.
Well, actually, I mainly woke up from thirst.
In winter, earthworms burn more intensely, and sometimes a charcoal basin is added to the house. The air is very dry. When Shen Lansui wakes up, she feels that her nose and throat are dry, and it hurts every time she breathes.
"Guan Chun - Guan Chun - my throat -"
Shen Lansui lay beside the bed and weakly stretched out his hand, shaking it through the curtain.
Guan Chun heard the sound and came in. He couldn't laugh or cry when he saw this scene, so he quickly poured warm water for her.
"Have you had enough sleep, madam?"
Shen Lansui got up quickly and drank the water. After drinking, she leaned on the bedside and sighed, still saying: "One more drink."
"Ma'am, don't drink too much. We'll have dinner soon. If you're full after drinking water, you won't be able to eat."
Shen Lansui was stunned, "Oh yes, today is my birthday."
Watching spring and enjoying summer with clothes: "..."
You finally remembered.
Shen Lansui drank another half glass of water and woke up completely. She didn't see Lu Xingyue and asked.
Guan Chun held the cup and said, "Young Master left early in the morning. He asked us not to wake you up. He didn't say where he was going."
"Didn't you change the class? What are you doing when you go out?" Shen Lansui muttered, feeling a little disappointed, but he didn't show it, and he forgot about getting dressed.
When she was sitting in front of the dressing table, she looked at the person in the mirror, and was thinking about a tough battle that was going to happen soon. Guan Chun took out a gold hairpin and asked: "It's your birthday today, madam. Can you dress more gorgeously? It looks festive." "
Shen Lansui came back to her senses, looked at her face in the mirror that looked good even without makeup, and nodded, "Okay."
It happened that the clothes that Shang Xia brought were also red, so Shen Lansui put on brighter makeup herself.
After dressing up, Guan Chun and Xia Shang took a look together, and both looked amazed, "Madam, you are so beautiful today!"
Shen Lan smiled, stood up, picked up the red envelopes she had prepared and gave each of them a share, "Madam is happy today, everyone gets a reward, go and call the others over."
"Yes!" The two of them went happily.
Soon all the servants of Pinglan Court arrived and stood in the courtyard in an orderly manner. Everyone's face was filled with joy. When Shen Lan came out, they all bowed and said: "I wish Madam a happy and prosperous year every year." As you age, you may live a long life and enjoy endless blessings.”
The sound was so loud that the birds perched not far away were startled and flew up.
Shen Lansui stood on the steps, in a happy mood, and said with a smile: "Thank you for everyone's care during this period, Pinglan Courtyard can be so orderly. If you make mistakes, you will be punished, and if you have merit, you will be rewarded. Today happens to be my birthday, so I will reward you together." ”
She gave Guanchun and Shangxia a look, and each of them walked down carrying a small basket.
The basket was filled with red envelopes, and the two of them started giving them out, one on the left and the other on the right.
The red envelopes were very generous. After receiving them, everyone beamed with joy and thanked them profusely.
Shen Lan smiled and said, "As long as you don't have second thoughts, good times are yet to come."
"Thank you, madam, I am a slave (slave) with no second thoughts!"
Shen Lansui waved his hand and the people dispersed, leaving to do what they were supposed to do.
Lu Xingyue hasn't come back yet, and someone from the main courtyard has been sent to hurry him up.
Shen Lansui said: "That's all, let's go there first."
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The eldest lady said that it should be handled well, and she really organized it well.
The curtains of the Nuan Pavilion were raised, slaves came in and out, and the delicacies on the trays were brought in like water.
When Shen Lansui walked to the door, He Chu and He Jiao immediately bowed. He Jiao went in and announced, and the eldest lady actually came out in person.
Lu Jingzhi, who was wearing a green dress, and Zhou Mengli, who was wearing a light pink dress, were supporting the eldest lady on the left and right. After seeing Shen Lan, Lu Jingzhi praised her bluntly: "Sister-in-law is really radiant today. She is so beautiful in this outfit." suitable for you."
Zhou Mengli also smiled, "It's indeed beautiful."
Shen Lansui said warmly: "It's my birthday, so I have to dress up in a festive way, otherwise it won't be a waste of everyone's efforts? You should dress up and attend."
The eldest lady smiled slightly, "Lansui said, come on, come into the house and say, it's cold outside."
After entering the Nuan Pavilion, it was a little hot inside, so Guan Chun helped Shen Lansui take off her cloak.
Shen Lansui was forced to sit on the couch by the eldest lady, while Lu Jingzhi and Zhou Mengli sat on the other side.
"Why didn't Xingyue come with you?" The eldest lady looked outside.
"There's something wrong with him-"
"Am I late?"
Before Shen Lansui finished speaking, Lu Xingyue came in.
Shen Lansui looked back in surprise, only to see that his shoulders relaxed slightly, and the cloak fell into Zhou Quan's hands. Zhou Quan gently picked it up and stepped aside.
Lu Xingyue came over, bowed his hands to the eldest lady, and asked again, "Am I late?"
The eldest lady paused and said, "No."
Lu Xingyue nodded, sat down under Shen Lansui, and said warmly: "Sorry, I have something to do this morning. I went out and didn't have time to wait for you to wake up."
Shen Lansui shook his head, "Is the matter done?"
Lu Xingyue actually showed a smile, nodded and said, "It's done."
Although she didn't know what it was, seeing him so happy, Shen Lansui's disappointment in the morning disappeared instantly.
"Mom, we are here."
Lu Mingwan and Lu Mingchao came in one after another.
The eldest lady's smile immediately became more sincere, "Everyone is here, let's start dinner."
Shen Lansui was confused: "Aren't you waiting for dad?"
The eldest lady stood up and waved her hand, "He has something to do and can't come back. Let's eat first."
"What's going on?" Lu Jingzhi frowned, "Can such a big family matter be delayed?"
Lu Mingwan glared at her: "What are you talking about? Dad is the Minister of the Ministry of War. Isn't it normal to be busy? If he is not busy, can he have the life of you? Why are his elbows turned out?"
Lu Jingzhi was too lazy to pay attention to him, snorted and stopped talking.
Shen Lansui and Lu Xingyue looked at each other, and both of them had doubts in their hearts.
The eldest lady sat down at the main seat and said with a smile: "Lansui is the birthday girl, come and sit next to me."
The seat on her left was reserved for Duke Rong Guo. If Shen Lan wanted to sit, he would sit on her right, but that was Lu Jingzhi's seat in the past.
Shen Lansui immediately looked at Lu Jingzhi.
Lu Jingzhi nodded: "That's right. I'll sit next to you."
So now the seat is with the eldest lady at the top, and on the right are Shen Lansui, Lu Xingyue, and Zhou Mengli.
Opposite are Lu Jingzhi, Lu Mingchao and Lu Mingwan.
