It is a holiday for officials, and there are countless people coming to the banquet today. Arrangements have been made since before dawn, and the gate of the Marquis' Mansion has been opened to welcome guests.
Before the dinner, the male and female guests separated. Wu Dinghou and the elderly officials were in the pavilion in the east courtyard, while Li and Ji Shu led their female relatives to listen to the opera and drink tea in the Zhuoying Pavilion in the west.
The opera troupe on the stage was singing, and the women in the audience were all given a booklet, which recorded today's plays. There were also a few left open for everyone to order their favorites, such as ordering operas. Usually it is not the turn of the girls, but the wives with higher status, such as the old princess of King Qianxi.
When the old princess arrived, she was a star among the stars. Although she was born in a humble background, she had a good fortune. She survived the death of her main wife and legitimate son, and the entire back palace of Prince Qianxi was hers. Her husband, Prince Qianxi, was deeply favored by the emperor. She Apart from a few princes, he was the most popular person at this birthday banquet.
Even if Li and the second wife don't deal with it, they don't want to offend Prince Qianxi's palace.
She handed the playbook to the old princess and said with a smile: "Old princess, just watch whatever you want. The troupe in my house all sing well, but the ones in the capital are the best!"
The old princess has gray hair on her temples, a slanted eyebrow, and a somewhat mean look. She has an arrogant attitude and doesn't like to talk to others, but she wears gold and silver and is full of nobility.
"Just listen to whatever you want, Yin'er, just tell me what you want to hear."
The old princess's daughter, Xie, took the album for her, stroked her back and said, "Mother, since you came to the banquet today, don't think about anything that makes you unhappy. You haven't listened to a play in a long time. Take a look at this album. , maybe there’s something you like?”
The old princess had no choice but to pick it up and flip through it. When she saw an article on the last page: Qianli Searching for Mother, her pupils trembled, she pointed up and asked:
"Can this play be sung?"
Li stepped forward and was stunned. This play did not match today's birthday banquet. I don't know who put it in. I'm afraid it was a play that the troupe was good at in the past, so she added it herself. "You can sing, the old princess thought. Listen, I will give the order right now."
"Then let's take this."
The old princess seemed to be in a good mood. She didn't eat or drink at first, but she actually ate a few oranges peeled by Mr. Xie. When the play started, she watched intently.
The content of the play is simple. It tells the story of a mother and daughter who have been separated for more than decades due to a natural disaster. After going through many hardships and dangers, they finally reunite and recognize each other. The plot is so cliche that many people did not listen carefully. Only the old princess was deeply involved in the play. , after hearing that, his face burst into tears, and he was helped out in embarrassment.
Mrs. Li caught up and accompanied her. Ji Shu took care of the remaining guests and continued to watch the play. There were still guests coming to the house in an endless stream.
Qingtan came from the front yard and told Ji Shu: "Miss, Madam and Young Madam are here."
Ji Shu looked outside the garden and saw a familiar figure standing on the corridor behind the moon gate. She told Xitao and Qingtan: "You two are here to watch."
After saying that, she stepped on the gravel road to greet her. When she came to the corridor, she bowed and said, "Mother, sister-in-law."
Ji's mother pulled her up and touched her face, her eyes filled with relief, "She looks much more energetic than I did last time! Are you having a good time these days?"
"Fortunately, there are many people here. There is a corner pavilion over there. Mom and sister-in-law, come with me."
Ji Shu led the two of them to the Jiaoting Pavilion, which was far away from the Zhuoying Pavilion. The voices of the opera singers were also lowered, making it easier to talk. A discerning maid came over and served a pot of tea before retreating.
Ji's mother looked around and said angrily: "You kid, your ideas are too good. My mother told you last time to stop your wild thoughts and live a good life with Mr. Qi. Why didn't you listen? You're so biased. What kind of adopted son do you want to raise?”
"mother……"
Ji Shu's sister-in-law Wen Pingting grabbed Ji's mother's hand and said with a smile: "How long has it been since this happened? Didn't we agree not to mention it? And the child Shu'er adopted is also pretty good. His name is Brother Yuan." Right? Last time I came back from Chengfeng, I said that Dr. Wei said Brother Yuan was very talented and could be made into something."
Ji Shu nodded, Ji's mother said: "No matter how smart you are! How do you want the Qi family to compare with Brother Xing? What do you want Brother Xing to think? If you make him hate you, how will you live in the future!"
Ji Shu's face was expressionless, "I have to take care of so many things, it's too tiring. Besides, it has nothing to do with me what brother Xing thinks. Mom probably doesn't know yet, but I have asked Qi Chengxu to take Qi Jinxing under my command. His name is gone, he is now his mother's son and has nothing to do with me."
"Such a big thing! Why didn't you tell me!"
Ji's mother stood up in shock and gasped, "Shu'er, you are too willful! You are just taking a gamble, and you will regret it sooner or later!"
"Didn't you think clearly before? Who was whispering in your ears? Is it Xitao! Or is it someone else?! Is it your brother and Pingting?!"
Ji Shu interrupted immediately, "Mom, please don't make random guesses. It was my decision to adopt brother Yuan and abandon brother and sister Qi Jinxing. I don't want to bear this tone anymore."
"Then what do you want? Do you want to divorce?"
Ji's mother sat back and said categorically: "You have read so many books, there are some truths that you don't need to tell you! I will only tell you one thing, there is no precedent for a woman to reconcile with a noble family in the Qin Dynasty! Even if there is, those women It won’t end well! Don’t look at the random writing in those miscellaneous books, they are all deceiving you girls!”
Wen Pingting wanted to open her mouth several times, but was stopped by Ji Shu's eyes.
She didn't want to involve her sister-in-law, nor did she want Wen Pingting to be looked down upon by her husband's family because of her.
Ji Shu: "What do you want me to do?"
"Just live a good life with Mr. Qi and stop making trouble. Now that Ji Feifei is married, you are not alone. My mother just bumped into Mr. Qi in the front yard. He was sincere in everything he said. When he mentioned you, it wasn't like he didn't. Emotions, mother sees it really! As for those things in the past... just ask him to go over there, my daughter's family has been here like this, so the end of tolerance is over."
After Ji Mu finished speaking, there was no sound on the table for a long time. She hesitated for a while and then said:
"Actually, you should also think about whether you did something wrong. Otherwise, how could you not capture your husband's heart? Are you not considerate enough, not gentle enough, not generous enough, too petty... Otherwise, how could Feifei win so quickly? Second Master Qi’s favor, and you just..."
"Mom! Stop talking!"
Wen Pingting couldn't help but interrupted Ji's mother, and Ji's mother sighed, "Shu'er, don't bring shame to your father..."
The hands under Ji Shu's sleeves pinched her palms and hurt, but her heart was already numb. This pain could not affect her heart at all. Ji Shu smiled lightly and said:
"Mom, if I really make peace with you, will I not be able to enter the Ji family?"
"...Your father won't let you in, and neither will I. If you have any complaints, my parents can help you talk to the Qi family, but let's not make it too ugly and let the capital watch your father and the Qi family. It’s a joke, if that’s the case, you’d be unfilial, right?”
Ji Shu stood up and said, "There are still some things that I need to supervise during the banquet. Mother and sister-in-law should go to the garden to listen to the play first."
"Shu'er!"
Ji Shu returned to the table, feeling calmer than ever before. She asked Qingtan, "I remember, how many empty houses do I have in Xiangbei Hutong?"
"There are two sets of six-person entrances to the hospital. Miss, what is this?"
"Tell someone to clean up so that I don't have anywhere else to go in two days."
Ji Shu sighed lightly and asked again: "Have you given the clothes for Jiang Fu?"
"I just asked someone to send it away."
At the same time, Jiang Fu received new clothes and new jewelry from the maid.
She flipped through it and asked, "What does this mean?"
"This is what the young lady ordered. The young lady said that today is the birthday of the Marquis, and there are many guests here. My aunt cannot be left out, because she will make others gossip. She asked the slave to send clothes, and asked my aunt to change into them before going to Zhuoying Pavilion. , congratulate the Marquis on his birthday with everyone."
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It gets stuck as soon as the plot transitions. Wait for me to adjust it. I had a birthday yesterday, so sorry for the lack of updates. Baoqin, who is watching, can remind me of updates. Thank you~
