Laughter.
Drinking and drinking each other.
After three rounds of drinking.
Zhong Yan raised his hand to signal silence, looked around the crowd for a moment, and said loudly:
"From now on, I will give Jiang Ping the name 'Mrs. Ping', Qingyao 'Mrs. Yao', and Xia He 'Mrs. He'..."
After a pause, Zhong Yan's eyes moved to Li Jingqiu, "There is also Li Jingqiu, 'Mrs. Qiu'. If I am away and I have an issue, I can consult the four of them."
"Yes, sir!"
Everyone echoed.
Jiang Ping, who was sitting on the left side of the table, had a sore nose and was filled with affection. She couldn't help but reach out under the table and squeeze her husband's hand tightly.
The heartstrings of Yu Qingyao on the right were also touched, and her mood was a little complicated. She knew that she had this status just because she was a monk, and her emotions were definitely far inferior to those of the concubines who had entered the house first.
Li Jingqiu was indeed very shy. When he looked at Zhong Yan, he blushed and immediately lowered his head, his eyelashes trembling slightly, not knowing what he was thinking.
On the contrary, her mother Zi Ying was extremely excited and grabbed her daughter's hand hard, whispering in her ear.
Several members of the Li family next to him were also smiling and feeling emotional in their hearts. They all knew that Li Jingqiu, who had not yet completely "passed through", was treated differently now because of his father's face.
The happiest and proudest person was 'Mrs. He' Xia He, who unabashedly grinned from ear to ear, stood up with a cup in hand and said with a smile: "Thank you for your favor and trust, I will definitely live up to your expectations. I am concubine." Here’s to you!”
Zhong Yan looked over and couldn't help but want to roll his eyes, but he smiled and raised his glass, "Drink less."
This concubine Xia He is the most special one in the house. In terms of beauty, she is not as good as Tang Xiaoshu, Zhou Yunning, Yan Sandao and others, and her intelligence is not as good as Dong Cao, Jiang Ping and others.
Moreover, Zhong Yan knew that Xia He had a lot of thoughts.
But she is cute, with a natural playful temperament between her brows, and her every frown and smile are quirky and extremely lovable.
Even if you do something inappropriate or say something inappropriate, it will be difficult for others to resent you.
What Zhong Yan found most rare was her mentality.
After entering Zhong Mansion, in a short period of time, Xia He lost the caution and humility that everyone abided by, and seemed to place herself on the same level as him.
Especially when she spoke the 'modern words' she had learned, it gave Zhong Yan the illusion that the other person was from a previous life, much like a little girlfriend.
This is the charm of personality.
Enjoy the food and wine.
Zhong Yan specifically asked Tang Xiaoshu again, "Xiaoshu, I heard that your guzheng skills are superb. Are you interested in playing a song?"
"Yes, it is Shu'er's honor to be able to present a song to my husband and everyone!"
Tang Xiaoshu smiled sweetly, and only she knew how much her mood had changed that day.
At this moment, she was worried and conflicted. The parliament had received so much important news today, and there were many opportunities to spread it out, but she had been hesitant to do it until now.
She was afraid that the longer she continued to stay in Zhong Mansion, the harder it would be to complete the task - it was not that she couldn't do it, but that she didn't want to.
During the banquet.
Everyone chatted about family affairs and anecdotes, and Zhong Yan briefly talked about his expectations and plans for the family's future.
It made everyone's eyes sparkle and their blood surge with excitement, as if they had seen the moment when the Zhong Clan rose to power.
It's Haishi.
Zhong Yan raised his glass and said with a smile: "Let's drink together. In the coming year, everyone should unite and work together to fight for the future of the Zhong clan!"
"For the Bell Clan!"
"For the Bell Clan!"
"For the Bell Clan!"
After finishing the drink and putting down the cup, Zhong Yan glanced at Yu Qingyao and then at Jiang Ping.
"Ping'er, you make the arrangements. On an auspicious day after the new year, Qingyao will enter the Zhong Mansion and become a Taoist couple with me. Guests will be invited, and the residence will be arranged in the backyard of No. 10."
"Yes, husband!"
Zhong Yan stood up and said, "You guys have a good time drinking, don't be too late."
"Congratulations to my husband (master)!"
"Congratulations to my adoptive father (uncle)!"
The crowd stood up to see each other off.
"Xiaozhong!" Zhong Yanchao called and led Zhong Xiaozhong out of the hall and to Courtyard No. 10.
Wait until the two of them leave completely.
The banquet continued and the laughter continued.
Li Yangshi smiled and said: "I'm so happy and drunk today, I'm afraid I have to spend the night with sister Ziying. The Xue Mansion is so big, and I don't know when it will be repaired. Then it will be convenient for the whole family to live together... …”
Currently, Li Shangwen, Li Jingqiu and their biological mother Ziying have separate houses in Zhong Mansion.
Li Yang's mother and son and Li Qiu were just guests.
Although the Zhong Mansion has two courtyards connected together, it is not as big as the previous Li Mansion, and the current number of servants and maids in the Zhong Mansion is almost thirty.
Jiang Ping felt a little harsh when she heard the word 'family', and she couldn't find a better excuse. It was only a short distance from Zhong Mansion to Li Mansion, and it didn't even take half an hour.
She knew that she was not as interested in Li Yang as before, but she was polite and considerate and greeted her with a smile.
But today the other party went to the study, and I don't know what they talked about with her husband. When they saw each other, they just nodded lightly and said hello. Instead, they chatted and joked warmly with Xia He.
but.
But she knew very well that when Li Jingqiu married into the Zhongfu, Li Liushi Ziying accompanied him. Even if the second wife, Li Qiushi and Li Shangwen, joined the Zhongfu, it was impossible for Li Shangwu to become one family with the Zhongfu.
It was Li Henian's last wish to keep the Li family alive. Cooperation was cooperation. Jiang Ping knew that no matter how much her husband took care of her, she would uphold this and help the Li family become independent.
With her spiritual discernment, she naturally noticed that Mrs. Li Yang coveted her husband, and the look in her eyes was something she had never seen in the past Li Henian.
And the reason why Jiang Ping was not as indifferent to other women as she was and why she was so repulsive to Li Yang was that Jiang Ping herself was in awe and fearful of Li Yang, who was also the eldest wife.
She didn't even realize this herself, maybe she did, but she didn't want to admit defeat.
Yan Sandao said: "I will contact the craftsmen after the new year and spend money to find more manpower. If it's quick, we should be able to move there in a year and a half. Everyone can share your opinions and ideas. My husband said that the architectural layout inside is perfect." It can be greatly modified, but practicality comes first..."
Many of the current Xue Mansion houses are built with useless construction facilities, wasting a lot of area resources.
Yu Qingyao couldn't help but say, "Although the Xue Mansion is large, it does not include a formation training room. When the time comes for my husband to practice..."
Yan Sandao: "This husband can solve it by himself, and the husband of No. 10 Courtyard bought it, so he can practice here."
Yu Qingyao's heart moved and she actually bought it, but when she thought of the dazzling two thousand spirit stones, she understood that it was no big deal to specially ask an array master to build a spirit gathering array.
As for the identity of Master Zhong Yanzhen, she has already understood that there is no way to build it by herself.
"..."
Not long after.
Zhou Yunning stood up and walked to Jiang Ping and squatted down. She blushed and said shyly, "Sister, my sister is too drunk and wants to go back to her room to rest first."
Jiang Ping glanced at Dongcao and said with a smile: "You have to go back early to prepare. The master has been out of seclusion for a long time. Remember to be considerate and serve him attentively."
"Yes, eldest sister."
Subsequently.
Everyone left one after another.
Jiang Ping led Yu Qingyao to arrange accommodation in the backyard of No. 10, the place closest to the training room, followed by Yan Sandao, Jiang Huan and others.
Xia He gathered four sisters, Qiuxiang, Dongcao, and Bafang Jiufang, to talk about their longing for the future.
Mrs. Li Yang also behaved like a host, inviting several people from the Li Mansion and the two concubines who were newly arrived at the Zhong Mansion to have tea and talk.
A scene of divided factions.
When Li Shangwu led his wife away, Li Shangwen pulled him aside.
"Brother, isn't it a good idea for aunt to do this? Aunt Ping is obviously unhappy, so don't let the little sister get hurt!"
Li Shangwu also frowned, "I'll talk to my mother later."
Then he sighed, "My little sister is the same. She has such a weak temperament and her adoptive father treats her so well. She likes it in her heart, but she doesn't know how to take the initiative. As a woman like this, I don't know if she can stand firmly in the future. .”
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