Although it was agreed that his daughter would be an equal wife after she got married, no matter how you put it, Li Mingyue was the princess of today, and she was naturally inferior to others.
There was nothing that could be done about it. Fortunately, the child Zian was a good boy, good-looking and good at cooking, so it was not aggrieved for my daughter to marry him.
Seeing Mrs. Sun speak, Gao Fu, Lao Geng and others couldn't help but laugh shyly.
But he didn't continue teasing his eldest niece.
Lao Cheng could make some random jokes, but he had to listen to his wife's words.
Li Shimin, Gao Fu and others were old acquaintances, so they naturally knew the little thoughts of these idiots, but they pretended not to understand. However, Queen Changsun showed a thoughtful look in her eyes after hearing this.
At noon, Wang Zi'an specially asked the nearby Juxiang Pavilion to send several tables of wine and food to the Zhenguan Grand Theater to celebrate Qiuniang and the actors.
Before leaving, she told Qiuniang to pay bonuses to all the actors on the spot in accordance with the regulations.
Although most of them only had a dozen guan, and some only had 3 or 2 guan, which was not comparable to their usual income, many women could not help but burst into tears on the spot.
Qiuniang couldn't help but wipe her tears beside her for a while.
Then he picked up the wine glass and cursed with a smile.
"You are all heartless. On this special day, I will accompany you to wipe your tears - each of you will punish yourself with three drinks, otherwise I will hold your nose and drink it..."
Qiuniang had her hands on her hips, her chest puffed out, and her expression was exaggerated, which helped dissipate the somewhat sad atmosphere.
"The Marquis said that in three months, when the theater is back on track, everyone can stay or leave as they please. Those who don't want to continue can redeem themselves. Those who are willing to continue, the Marquis will not miss you a bowl of rice. money……"
After three glasses of wine, Qiuniang looked around at the little sisters in front of her, a complicated look flashing in her eyes.
These people were originally the boss's cash cow.
As soon as Qiuniang said this, many people immediately raised their heads subconsciously, and Liu Ruyan, the former popular star of Wanhua Tower, suddenly had a flash of light in his eyes.
"Mother, are you serious about this?"
"Why has my mother ever deceived you..."
At the beginning, there was a wealthy man who took a fancy to this woman and invested a lot of money to redeem her life and take her as a concubine, but the boss behind him was not willing to let her go.
Qiuniang looked at her with complicated eyes.
Regardless of his figure, appearance, music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, singing and dancing, this person is a well-deserved pillar and pillar in his place. Even now, after changing his career, he still plays the leading role. If he really leaves, it will naturally have a great impact on the nascent Zhenguan Theater.
However, thinking of his new boss's instructions, although he still felt a little reluctant, he nodded slowly.
Liu Ruyan couldn't help but quietly tightened her grip, took a deep breath, and looked at Qiuniang with shining eyes.
"Dare I ask my mother, how much does it cost to redeem someone like me——"
When she asked this question, she was still prepared to be stabbed.
After all, his worth is there.
However, over the years, she has met many benefactors and accumulated a lot of savings. What really trapped her was not the prohibitive net worth, but the piece of paper.
The boss won’t let go.
Seeing that Qiuniang was about to speak but hesitated, her expression was complicated.
Liu Ruyan couldn't help but feel nervous, but she still stood up firmly and personally held a glass of water and wine for Qiu Niang.
"I know my mother's difficulties. Just tell me the specific amount. Even if I can't raise the funds, I will never feel resentful towards my mother..."
Seeing all the little sisters, they all looked at me longingly.
Qiuniang took the wine glass with a complicated expression, drank it down in one gulp, and then raised a finger at Liu Ruyan.
"Ten thousand strings?"
Liu Ruyan couldn't help but look happy.
Qiuniang smiled and shook her head.
"One hundred thousand strings?"
Liu Ruyan couldn't help but look miserable, and her voice was trembling. The other little sisters couldn't help but look gloomy. Although they had expected it, they still felt a little miserable.
People like myself are the tools used by the powerful officials to make money behind their backs. How could they let me go so easily?
You shouldn't have such extravagant thoughts in your mind.
Just when they were all disheartened, Qiuniang suddenly smiled, pointed at them with her finger, and cursed.
"What are you heartless little hooves thinking about? Our Marquis of Chang'an is as rich as the country. Apart from other things, aren't the colored glasses and mirrors in the Zhenguan Theater priceless? Do you need your hard-earned money?"
Everyone immediately raised their heads in surprise and joy.
Qiuniang then sat down leisurely, picked up the chopsticks, slowly picked up a piece of braised pork and stuffed it into her mouth.
"Don't tell me, the food in Juxiang Pavilion is really well-deserved. The taste is simply heavenly -"
"Mother--"
Immediately, several sisters who couldn't control their temper rushed up, hugged her arms, and shook her back and forth.
Qiuniang slowly swallowed the braised pork, and then let out a long sigh of satisfaction.
"However, the Marquis said that he is not running a charity hall, and he still has to take the money he deserves. Ruyan and Yingyue, the two dead girls, will get one thousand guan a month, and the others will get 100 guan..."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was dumbfounded and couldn't believe their ears.
What's the difference between this price and getting it for free?
When they realized that Qiuniang was not joking, many people couldn't help crying, many of them cried heartbrokenly.
Qiuniang didn't care about them, she just took care of herself.
After a while, when everyone's crying gradually stopped, he looked at them with a complicated expression.
"Are you planning to leave?"
At this time, Liu Ruyan's eyes were red and swollen, but his gaze was shining.
"After my daughter redeems her life, can she continue to stay here and make a living with her mother?"
When Qiuniang heard this, she couldn't help but be slightly startled. Then she understood and couldn't help nodding happily.
"Of course you can. You are the mainstay of our Zhenguan Theater. I am worried that if you leave, I won't be able to find anyone to take your place..."
"Mother, me too, me too..."
"..."
The cheers of these women were like a spring breeze, quickly spreading in the theater and spreading to all directions. For the first time, this Ten Thousand Flowers Building, which used to be full of laughter and laughter, was filled with laughter that was different from the past.
Wang Zi'an didn't know this, and even if he did, he probably wouldn't care too much. At this time, he took Li Shimin and Cheng Yaojin's family directly back to his Chang'an Marquis Mansion.
When it was time to eat, Wang Zi'an called Su Feier over with a smile in front of the two families.
"Go and invite your master and senior brother Qingxuanzi over -"
"But master and senior brother usually eat in their own yard..."
Su Feier looked confused.
Wang Zi'an didn't give him any explanation, he smiled and waved his hand.
"Go ahead, today is a family dinner, come all over -"
Su Feier went out with a confused look.
Cheng Yaojin and Li Shimin pretended not to hear, and each tacitly picked up the tea cups in front of them to drink water. Empress Changsun and Mrs. Sun also looked at each other tacitly and said nothing.
Wang Zi'an, that bitch, was eating from the bowl and looking at the pot. He was not satisfied with having his own daughter, and he was unclear about this girl who was said to be a distant cousin or a distant junior sister. Naturally, they They knew it well, but this girl Su Feier was obviously simple-minded and not familiar with the world, so the two simply acquiesced.
West across the courtyard.
After hearing the message from his precious apprentice, Yun Xuzi shook his head with emotion, stood up, and took the initiative to greet Qingxuanzi who was still doing his homework.
"Let's go -"
The crisp and refreshing energy even surprised Su Feier.
But then he jumped up happily and came up to hold Yun Xuzi's arm affectionately. Ever since he knew that the "tomato" was really not Zhu Guo, his master had been unwilling to eat with him and Wang Zi'an for a long time.
Yun Xuzi turned around and looked at the excited little disciple, with a smile of relief on his lips.
"Girl, you are a lucky one——"
Seeing that his apprentice was still confused, he didn't point it out and let his little apprentice help him walk towards the backyard. He didn't find it strange that the banquet was held in the backyard.
Wang Zi'an has an easy-going temperament, and the most important thing is comfort and casualness. It is normal for such family gatherings to be held in the backyard.
Yun Xuzi was dressed in a Taoist robe, with an immortal air and Taoist bones, and had quite the temperament of an outsider.
Although he overturned the matter of "Zhu Guo" last time, it did not hinder Li Yuan's good impression of him. After all, he was really a Taoist master with considerable accomplishments. He was not only proficient in Taoist classics, but also good at cultivating his character. Quite insightful.
So, when I saw him coming, I took the initiative to wave.
"Come, Taoist Master, come to me -"
Yun Xuzi, with his long sleeves fluttering, saluted Li Yuan unhurriedly, and then nodded slightly to Li Shimin, Cheng Yaojin and others.
"I'm so polite—"
Then he leaned down and sat down next to Li Yuan.
Li Shimin actually respected Yun Xuzi very much. After all, even if he put aside his contribution to bringing back high-yielding crops from overseas, he was still a well-deserved Taoist master.
Although the potatoes have not been harvested yet, they are said to be growing well. According to Wang Zi'an's judgment, the specific yield will probably be known before the Lantern Festival.
However, since Zian mentioned high yield, there is a high probability that he is not wrong.
The food and wine were served like water. Because he was in a good mood, Wang Zi'an even went to the kitchen to cook a few dishes for everyone, which was praised by everyone.
"Hey - Zian, why didn't you drink? Come on, come on, come on, hurry up and have a drink with everyone. By the way, we haven't been able to drink together for a while..."
After three glasses of wine, Gao Fu immediately let himself go and happily picked up the wine bottle to pour wine for his new uncle.
However, as soon as the words came out, he felt that something was wrong in the atmosphere. He raised his head in confusion and found that the Emperor, the Emperor, the Queen, and His Royal Highness were all looking at him strangely.
Ah, this——
Is it wrong for me to say to my uncle and aunt?
But the pressure is really a bit high at this time.
what to do?
If you say it out loud, you can't take back the water that was thrown out.
I can only hold on!
Gao Fu secretly held his breath, and a trace of blush soon appeared on his old face. Carrying the wine bottle, he staggered up to Wang Zi'an.
"Come on, uncle, let's drink this cup full -"
Looking at this guy's exaggerated performance, Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.
Li Shimin couldn't help crying or laughing.
This piece of shit is too much...
Back then, we were all brothers who worked in the same pot and went through life and death. Who didn’t know who the other was?
Act for me here——
But what else can be done?
I can only smile and invite Cheng Yaojin next to me to drink together. This old guy can do as he pleases.
Li Yuan had heard of Gao Fu before, but he didn't have any contact with him, so he really didn't know his drinking capacity. At this time, seeing his drunken eyes and flushed face, he thought that this guy really drank too much, so he He withdrew his gaze and continued to tease the little granddaughter beside him into eating vegetables.
Seeing this, Gao Fu couldn't help but secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
What a sin——
What kind of messed up relationships do your family have?
Isn't this embarrassing?
Wang Zi'an took the wine bottle with a smile and served it to Gao Fuman.
"Uncle Gao, feel free to drink - but I'm afraid I won't be able to drink with you today. I've stopped drinking for a long time..."
Eugenics and nurturing should not be forgotten even in the Tang Dynasty.
Especially now, as a miracle doctor, he knows the harm of drinking to the second generation.
"Why don't you quit drinking in a good manner? How can a man be without alcohol..."
Before Gao Fu could say anything more, he was pulled back by Cheng Yaojin next to him.
"You talk a lot of nonsense, go back and drink your drink——"
If this old guy keeps talking, might my daughter have to get under the table?
The fact that Wang Zi'an quit drinking and planned to have a baby with his wife after the new year was almost a joke in their small circle, but this brat didn't take it seriously at all. No matter what you say, he still went his own way. If you shouldn't drink wine, don't drink it.
Therefore, he and Li Shimin were at a loss and could only pretend not to know.
Even if it’s good to not keep your mouth shut, who will go home and tell these old brothers at home who can’t hold back their words?
Unexpectedly, this old guy would ask the question in front of his daughter.
Seeing Lao Cheng getting angry, Gao Fu was a little confused at first, but he soon remembered a rumor about this, and suddenly felt a pain in his teeth. He glanced at his good niece without any trace, and sat back to drink.
I didn't look at the almanac when I went out today, so my mouth was open.
I won't talk anymore. Is it OK?
Li Yuan knew this, but today he was the senior one. Not only were his daughter-in-law and grandchildren there, but there were also other female relatives at the table. It was not easy to joke with Wang Zi'an, so he had to look at Wang Zi'an who was eating food with a half-smile. Gao Fu, a smile appeared on his lips.
Because it was a family dinner, Li Shimin could not mention the political affairs of the DPRK, and the atmosphere at the wine table became more relaxed and harmonious. Mrs. Sun even held Su Feier's hand and spoke respectfully.
I heard that this girl's parents died when she was young. After she grew up with her master in the mountains and old forests, she even showed a look of love and compassion on her face. She stretched out her hand and took off a fine jade bracelet from her wrist. She pulled Su Feier and wanted to give it to her. She put it on Su Feier herself.
"He is also a miserable child. If you don't dislike me, you will treat me as your mother from now on. If Zian bullies you in the future, you can tell me at home and I will vent your anger -"
Su Feier had never experienced such an occasion. She looked at her master and then at Wang Zi'an at a loss, not knowing how to deal with it.
When Yun Xuzi saw this, he couldn't help but smile and nodded gently at Su Feier.
"Girl, since the old lady loves you so much, just accept it——"
Wang Zi'an couldn't help but reveal a smile on his face and nodded towards Su Feier.
Su Feier then stretched out her hand in confusion and let Mrs. Sun put the bracelet on her wrist.
"Don't tell me, this bracelet suits you very well. It looks much better on you than on me -"
Seeing Su Feier's innocent little appearance, Mrs. Sun's loving expression became more intense. She patted Su Feier's little hand and praised her with a smile.
When Queen Changsun next to her saw this, she also praised him with a smile.
"Miss Su is originally like a fairy transformed into a human being. She becomes even more beautiful when she wears this bracelet from Madam-in-law——"
As he spoke, he reached out and took off a bracelet from his wrist.
"I really like this girl. I don't have anything to give her when we meet for the first time. I might as well give her a bracelet and make a pair..."
Su Feier:......
She was confused, why was she suddenly so popular and everyone wanted to give me such a beautiful bracelet?
The look in Yun Xuzi's eyes became more and more loving.
"Girl, why don't you thank Mrs. Li yet -"
"It's just a small gift, no need to say thank you..."
Before Miss Su Su could thank her, Empress Changsun had already taken Miss Su Su's hand with a smile and put the bracelet on her with her own hands.
