There are few joys in gatherings and many sorrows in separation, and things in life are not as expected, seven or eight out of ten. Being able to enjoy happiness in the midst of suffering is also considered a great wisdom.
It is difficult for thoughts to cross thousands of mountains, and gatherings, separations, and reunions have always been caused by reasons.
Having received many years of kindness from Xia Muchao, and seeing the young master facing this predicament, Mei Siyuan's temperament could not just sit idly by. Although Bai Lisi was somewhat reluctant, he had no choice but to let Mei Yuanchen return to the capital to help Xia Chengxuan. The death of an only son is bound to be dangerous. As a mother, it is too late to worry, so how can there be any joy?
However, since things were like this, she was unable to change it, so she simply organized this departure banquet.
Three girdled Eight Immortals tables were set up above the dining room, and several old women were bringing dishes to them.
"We are all relatives and friends of the Mei family here. It's rare that we gather together like this today. Let's have a reunion banquet together." Mei Siyuan walked to the center and laughed loudly.
After saying this, he led everyone to sit down.
Above the throne are seven people, Mei Siyuan, Bai Lisi, Yunyuan, Yun Po, Zhan Tong, Zhan Cheng and Zhan Jue. Another building was originally reserved for Hu Xiwei, but he declined the future.
On the left seat are eight people: Mei Yuanchen, Yun Hu, Yun Yao, Haitang, Bai Ling, Shui Ling, Bai Ze, and Xiao Xue. Among them, Bai Ze and Haitang are holding Fu Changsheng and Mei Xinyue respectively.
On the right seat are eight people, Fu Chun, Fu Sui, He Jing, Yin Chenghui, Xue Renmo, Gu Yiqing, Zhai Kai and Shenshaoyingzuo Weilin Jueming.
Although Lin Jueming was ordered by the emperor to come here with fifty divine sentry troops to protect Mei Siyuan, he had worked hard and devoted himself to everything over the past few months, which was not much inferior to that of the Yun and Fu families. The banquet here is both a farewell and a thank you, so he deserves a seat at the table.
Twelve dishes of dishes were placed on each of the three dining tables. Mei Siyuan toasted and everyone started eating and drinking. There was chatting and laughing in the hall for a while, it was so lively and festive!
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As soon as he entered the old courtyard less than three hundred feet away from the Yanyun Government Office, Hu Xiwei stood under the eaves, holding tightly the secret letter sent by Jiu Wuwu in his hand.
"Master Mei, you and I respect each other, and Hu wouldn't dare to betray us." Hu Xi sighed sadly, "However, it's hard to disobey the Lord's orders, God's will makes people... I know you won't give up. , I love my son, so I can only fulfill your wish. I hope that in the next life, you and I will never be enemies again."
Last night, he paid a visit and had a long chat with Mei Siyuan. He knew that Mei Siyuan's talents, virtues, and emotions were all among the best in the world, and he felt that it was too late to meet him. He originally thought that the two of them could become close friends and plan something big together, but he didn't expect such a huge change to happen suddenly, which really caught him off guard.
Early in the morning, Mei Siyuan sent Xue Renmo to invite him to have dinner at his house, but Hu Xiwei had to make excuses to refuse.
Where does he dare to go? Where can I go?
"Master, everything is ready." A man in gray clothes walked over from the courtyard and bowed to report.
Hu Xi nodded slightly and whispered: "Tell the brothers to put on new clothes and stand by on the spot."
Although the act of changing one's outfit is a cover-up, it is still better than openly entering the Salt Transportation Bureau. He did not want and did not dare to let Mei Siyuan know that the people who wanted to harm him were actually those who claimed to protect him.
"People who die with resentment cannot be reincarnated. They will turn into ghosts and wander around the world..." If Mei Siyuan knew that it was someone from Baiweitang who came to harm him, he would definitely be very hurt. , very hateful, very resentful.
Hu Xiwei hopes that no one will ever know this secret.
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I hate that Hongchen didn't sleep well last night and had a dream all night long.
In a dream, she vaguely saw an old couple. The old couple stood three or four feet away from her, their eyebrows furrowed and they kept saying something, but she couldn't hear a word.
In another dream, she dreamed that she seemed to have turned into a red carp, swimming in a shallow water. Although she didn't see it, she could feel that somewhere in the water, there was a "self" quietly looking at her.
Hate Hongchen rarely dreams. The previous Bodhicitta once said that she is destined to be a ruthless person.
"You have an extremely rare fate that will kill everyone close to you. You are destined to be lonely and helpless in this life..."
The previous Bodhicitta was a fortune teller, and she was brought to the Nine Halls in the early spring of seventeen years ago.
Usually, people from Jiudian do not bring babies back from outside. They prefer children aged three or four. After all, babies are harder to feed and much more troublesome to care for.
Bodhicitta says, that is fate.
The world is vast, and it was fate that he could meet her on the road; it was another fate that she was destined to be the two lone stars of the evil spirits that could not be seen in a century. The fate of "Tiansha Shuanggu" has a devilish attraction for those who read it. Therefore, he made an exception and took her back, and she has been kept in the temple and taken good care of her all these years. Not only did he teach her how to read and write, but he also taught her all about martial arts.
In terms of compatibility, the two are like master and disciple.
Of course, there is no master-disciple relationship in Jiudian. Bodhicitta is a master, and she is a "childish warrior" who will be a killer when she grows up.
Her first mission was to follow Bodhicitta to Wuwu Mountain in the Snow Country to kill Yin Wugou, the owner of Jingting Villa.
Among the ten most precious medicinal materials in the world, two are only produced in Wuhou Mountain in the far north of the Snow Country: Huarong Snow Lotus and Black Blood Ginseng. And 70% of the Huarong Snow Lotus and Black Blood Ginseng from Wuhu Mountain have entered Jingting Villa. Therefore, the Yin family has been the richest man in the Snow Country for many years.
Someone came to Jiudian and offered a high price for Yin Wugu's head.
She brought back Yin Wugou's head, but Bodhicitta and more than fifty dead soldiers stayed in the snowy land forever.
On the day of her death, she also had a dream all night, just like last night.
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In the dining hall, although everyone had their own thoughts, they did not show it and ate and drank freely.
Although Haitang, Bai Ze, and Xiao Xue were not good at drinking, they also frequently raised their glasses during the dinner. Mei Yuanchen was worried that they were drunk, so he brought a kettle and poured half a jar of hot water into the jar.
It's really strange today. At this time, after "three rounds of wine and five tastes of food", no one showed signs of being drunk. No wonder people in the world say, "A thousand cups of parting wine will not make you intoxicating."
Cups and cups are used up, plates and bowls are borrowed, and the sound of waning spirits gradually subsides. Without wine to cover up, how can love be disguised?
Thinking that Mei Yuanchen would leave the house soon and not knowing when they would meet again, Baili couldn't help but leave the table with red eyes. Fu Xun, Bai Ze and others all had expressions of reluctance and helplessness on their faces, and returned to each room and courtyard one after another.
"Sir, please come to my room. I have something for you." Haitang's cheeks were red and slightly drunk, and she whispered to Mei Yuanchen.
After saying that, he walked straight to the backyard.
Mei Yuanchen felt as uncomfortable as a big stone pressing on her chest, and followed her closely.
Haitang's bedroom is at the far end of the backyard, and can be reached within twenty breaths of walking.
"Squeak~~~" Mei Yuanchen closed the door smoothly, and before she could turn around, she felt herself being hugged tightly.
