Yu Jingtang and his family were not the only ones attending the family banquet at the Prime Minister's Mansion.
When An Yan was led into the inner courtyard, he saw that the courtyard was decorated with lights and colorful, lively, and a lot of people had gathered.
These people were all An Yan had never seen before, and he quickly thought that these people were probably from the other two groups with the Yu surname.
Yu Jingtang also has two brothers, but it seems that the other two groups are much more prosperous. There are several children chasing and playing in the yard, and there are two clusters of young men and women on the left and right.
An Yan saw Yu Nian and Jiang standing together with several other women, including young girls with no more than haircut hair and beautiful ladies dressed in colorful clothes.
However, among these women, the most eye-catching ones are Yu Nian and Jiang. Jiang is already beautiful, and today she is even more gorgeous in gorgeous clothes and exquisite makeup. She always has a bright smile on her face, holding a hand in her hand. A peony fan covered her face from time to time, and she was surrounded by people around her like stars holding the moon.
Today, Yu Nian was also wearing a red and white pomegranate skirt, standing there silently, with very light makeup on her face, but she was also very decent.
It was the first time An Yan saw Yu Nian wearing a skirt, and he thought she would dress as neutrally as before. Today, Yu Nian looked less cold and more graceful, which made him look at her a few more times.
On the other hand, there were several men in robes gathered together. Yu Jingtang's only son was not in Luoyang, these were all men from the other two families.
As soon as An Yan walked into the inner courtyard, he immediately attracted a lot of attention. Everyone looked at An Yan curiously.
Wang Gui, the general manager of the mansion, walked over quickly: "Master An, I'm waiting for you inside."
Yu Jingtang was sitting and drinking tea with two other middle-aged men. When he saw An Yan, he waved and said, "Nephew, come to meet your two uncles."
Yu Jingtang’s two younger brothers, the second brother Yu Zongqian, and the third brother Yu Wenjian.
Both of them have kind faces, at least they are easier to get close to than Yu Jingtang.
An Yan paid his respects and said, "My nephew An Yan, I would like to pay my respects to my two uncles."
Yu Zongqian said with a smile: "What a talented person."
They all found out about An Yan from Yu Jingtang. Since he was Yu Jingtang's nephew, they would naturally treat him kindly.
Yu Jingtang motioned for An Yan to sit down, and An Yan sat down opposite Yu Wenjian and to the right of Yu Zongqian.
Yu Zongqian then asked: "What books does my nephew read? Does he want to obtain fame?"
Yu Jingtang, who was picking up the tea cup and drinking tea, coughed slightly when he heard the words. Yu Zongqian was slightly startled, and looked at An Yan on the side and understood instantly.
An Yan said: "My nephew is dull and doesn't dare to expect to become an official."
Yu Wenjian had a strange look on his face.
Yu Zongqian laughed and said: "It doesn't matter, it's good not to be an official. Your uncle just doesn't laugh now because his official position is too big."
Yu Jingtang, who was ridiculed, showed displeasure: "Don't talk nonsense in front of juniors."
Yu Zongqian and Yu Wenjian burst into laughter. It was obvious that the three brothers had a good relationship, otherwise the scene outside would not be so lively and peaceful.
Yu Zongqian then said: "You don't have to become an official, but you can't stop studying. A good nephew will also need to study hard and think well in the future."
An Yan lowered his head and responded: "My nephew will remember my uncle's teachings. My uncle also taught my nephew the same lesson today. I sat hard in Wentang Pavilion for a day and read ancient books. I benefited greatly. Only then did I realize the importance of knowledge. In the future, You must work hard and study hard, and never live in a sluggish way!"
Yu Jingtang looked surprised: "Did you go to Wentang Pavilion today?"
"yes."
Yu Jingtang pondered: "What books have you read?"
"Xuantang Tongjian, Shengtang Book, Tangzu Benji."
"They're all history books." Yu Jingtang's face showed nothing.
Yu Zongqian said: "It is good to read history. There is great wisdom in history. Unlike my eldest son, who reads useless poems all day long and only associates with crazy people in the market."
"Reading poetry makes people smart, so your noble son must also be a good person." An Yan said.
Yu Jingtang paused while drinking tea, and Yu Zongqian and Yu Wenjian also began to think thoughtfully there.
"Wang Gui." Yu Jingtang suddenly called out.
Manager Wang walked in.
"How are you preparing?" Yu Jingtang asked.
"Everything is ready, just waiting for the right time."
"It doesn't matter, let's let everyone sit down first." Yu Jingtang said, then put down his tea cup and stood up from his seat.
Yu Zongqian grabbed An Yan's sleeve and said with a smile, "My dear nephew, sit next to me later."
An Yan glanced at Yu Jingtang out of the corner of his eye, and when he saw that he didn't respond, he said, "Yes."
The orioles and swallows outside poured into the main hall one after another, creating a lively and festive scene. There were two long square tables in the main hall, each with three seats. The atmosphere of Xuantang was very open, and men and women ate together at the banquet. It is very common, and today after the imperial court, many female officials in the imperial court have even elevated the status of women.
On the male side, Yu Jingtang is in the main seat, with Yu Zongqian and Yu Wenjian on the left and right. The three of them are sitting on mahogany chairs, and below are the juniors sitting on round stools.
The seating order is based on seniority, and An Yan sits on the left and on Yu Zongqian's right, as if he is the leader of the juniors.
Yu Zongqian also wanted to show his love and protection for An Yan by doing this. He knew his eldest brother's temperament.
After everyone sat down, Yu Jingtang coughed slightly, and the main hall immediately fell silent. Even the naughty boy who was only a few years old stopped messing around, and the women's table also looked over.
Yu Jingtang pointed at An Yan and said to everyone: "This is my nephew An Yan. He will be a member of the family from now on. You should respect and love each other as peers and support each other as brothers."
An Yan stood up quickly when he heard the sound, and saluted his three uncles, several aunts, and aunts in turn, and then greeted his peers one by one.
He didn't expect that Yu Jingtang would go out of his way to create such a big fight for him, which made him feel an inexplicable feeling in his heart.
Then Yu Zongqian introduced his family members to An Yan one by one.
Apart from Yu Jingtang's family of three, present were Yu Zongqian's main wife, Mrs.
Yu Wenjian's main wife is the Bai family, the eldest son Huanzhen, the youngest son Huanreng, and their daughter Zhaoru.
Yu Wenjian also has a second son, Yu Huanqi, who is studying in Chang'an with Yu Jingtang's son Yu Huanting.
An Yan wrote down the names of these people one by one, who was the eldest and who was the youngest, who he called brother and sister, and who he called brother and sister.
Yu Zongqian smiled and said: "You brothers of the same generation can often sit together in private. Huanzhang, you are the eldest brother in the family. My nephew An Yanxian has just come to Luoyang. You should take more care of him in the future."
Yu Huanzhang was the one who liked poetry. He was dressed in eye-catching white clothes. Although he was sitting there properly, An Yan could see his restless eyes moving.
Upon hearing this, Yu Huanzhang said with a proud face: "Brother Yan, if you have any problems in the future, you can come to me. The whole Luoyang City..."
In the middle of his words, he suddenly saw his father's face darken, and immediately stopped and said with a smile: "Anyway, you can come to me if you need anything in the future."
An Yan cupped his hands and smiled: "I will always bother Brother Huanzhang from now on."
"It's easy to talk about."
Yu Zongqian is an eloquent and approachable person. In addition to treating his son, he always has a smile on his face, and the juniors at the banquet will also pick up his words.
Yu Jingtang, on the other hand, had a serious expression. When he spoke, the juniors all acted as if they were being lectured, and most of what he said were admonitions. The juniors were all afraid of him.
Except Yu Nian.
The only one who dared to use chopsticks while Yu Jingtang was talking was Yu Nian.
An Yan has been paying attention to this. At the women's table, when others talk to Yu Nian, Yu Nian will put down his chopsticks in response.
Yu Huanzhang noticed An Yan's eyes frequently looking at the other table, and suddenly asked with a smile: "Has Brother Yan ever been married?"
When Yu Zongqian heard this, he also asked: "Is my nephew engaged in marriage?"
An Yan glanced at Yu Jingtang and said, "We are not married yet, and there is no engagement."
Yu Zongqian smiled and said: "There are as many rich girls as rain in Luoyang City. Just ask your aunt to help you find a few for you to choose from."
Seeing that Yu Jingtang had no intention of speaking, An Yan said, "Thank you uncle and aunt for your kindness. My nephew has no plans to get married for the time being."
Yu Huanzhang also nodded in agreement and said: "That's right. Why should a man worry about not having a wife? It's just a woman. Are you afraid that he won't find her?"
An Yan couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth. He understood why Yu Zongqian was dissatisfied with his son.
Yu Huanzhang didn't seem to notice his father's darkened face this time, and continued: "Brother Yan, there happens to be a poetry meeting in the city tomorrow, and there are countless ladies and ladies in it. You will go with me, and I will let you go. With your horizons, if you fall in love with any young lady..."
He was talking happily when he suddenly found that the corner of his clothes was being pulled by someone. He turned around and found that it was his sister who was only three years old.
Little Yu Yu held the teacup in both hands and threw it directly at his face. After splashing, she made a milky sound and said, "Mother asked Yu Yu to do it."
Yu Huanzhang was stunned on the spot, and everyone burst into laughter.
His son's virtues were also well known to his family. Yu Zongqian sighed helplessly and immediately said to An Yan: "My nephew is young and has a rough mind, but we must also remember the matter of offering incense and sacrifice. There are three types of unfilial piety, and the worst is not having an heir."
An Yan immediately said: "My nephew, don't worry, if there is a suitable person, my nephew will not miss out on his marriage."
Yu Zongqian said to Yu Huanzhang again: "Huanzhang, tomorrow you will bring nephew An Yanxian with you to your poetry meeting."
Yu Huanzhang muttered: "Didn't I already say that I would take him with me..."
Yu Zongqian's face darkened again: "Yu'er, splash him again!"
Xiao Yuyu happily responded: "Okay!"
When the banquet was over, the three Yu Jingtang brothers went to the inner room to drink tea. The women also chatted together. The juniors all came to the pavilion in the courtyard. Yu Huanzhang was chased and beaten by several younger sisters, and they kept talking. beg for mercy.
An Yan looked at this scene with a smile. Yu Huanzhen, who stood out from the crowd and stood out from the crowd, suddenly asked, "Does my brother Yan want fame?"
This family seemed to value official career, and An Yan had forgotten how many times he had been asked.
An Yan replied: "I have little talent and little knowledge, and I don't dare to think about becoming an official."
Yu Huanzhen said unexpectedly: "You don't want to be an official?"
An Yan thought to himself that even if he wanted to be an official, even a child wouldn't be able to pass the exam with this little knowledge.
"I don't think so yet."
After An Yan said this, he felt that Yu Huanzhen's attitude was much closer, and he smiled and said, "Brother Yan is a sensible person."
How can you become knowledgeable without being an official?
"Brother Huanzhen doesn't want to be an official either?" he asked.
At this moment, Yu Huanzhen suddenly looked at the room where several elders were, and lowered his voice subconsciously: "My father also has two uncles. All three of them are high-ranking officials in the court. They speak in official accents all the time. It's hard to stay with them all the time." comfortable."
On the other side of the pavilion, a voice came from among several women sitting together: "Brother Zhen, you are saying bad things about father and uncles again, be careful I tell them."
It was Yu Jin who said this, looking here with a smile.
But Yu Huanzhen chuckled and said, "Sister Jin loves me, so she won't do such a thing to make me suffer."
"It seems that Brother Huanzhen has his ambitions elsewhere." An Yan said.
Yu Huanzhen immediately stood up and said with great enthusiasm: "When a man is born in this world, he should carry the three-foot sword to make achievements and leave a name for generations to come!"
Yu Jin said sarcastically: "You can't even defeat your own sister, but you still think about making achievements. Are you just daydreaming?"
Yu Huanzhen's face turned red instantly: "A-Nian's abilities are beyond the comparison of ordinary women. Those generals are no match for A-Nian!"
An Yan looked surprised when he heard this. He knew that Yu Nian served in Xuanjia Guard, but he didn't expect him to be so powerful.
At this moment, Yu Nian was just sitting quietly admiring the moonlight. He heard someone mentioning himself, glanced at An Yan briefly, and met An Yan's eyes, but there was no movement at all.
Yu Jin said unceremoniously: "I haven't seen Ah Nian become a general. When will you, a grown man, defeat Ah Nian? Then tell your uncle about your ambition."
Yu Huanzhen was very angry, but he was unable to refute, because he really couldn't beat Yu Nian, he had tried countless times. He usually liked to wield swords and guns, and ordinary soldiers were no match for him, but he couldn't defeat Yu Nian for two rounds.
After being annoyed for a while, he chose not to argue with the woman, but instead said to An Yan: "Brother Yan, since I don't want to take the exam, you can also ride on the battlefield with me in the future. Your bones are too weak and you are prone to illness. From now on, you can fight with An Yan every day." I'll work out together."
An Yan smiled and said, "Thanks to Brother Huanzhen for your kindness, I also know a lot about boxing and kicking."
When Yu Huanzhen heard him say that he was proficient in fists and kicks, and looked at his thin figure, he almost laughed out loud, but when he thought about it carefully, he felt that the other party might not trust him after hearing that he could not beat Yu Nian.
Yu Huanzhen said slightly displeased: "Brother Wei, if you don't believe me, you can give me a try."
Before An Yan could say anything, Yu Jin said from the side: "Yu Huanzhen, you are crazy. If you dare to bully my brother Yan, I will tell your father!"
Yu Huanzhen said: "Aren't A-Nian and I always like this? I know better and won't hurt my brother."
An Yan had no choice but to evade: "Brother Huanzhen, it's not appropriate to take action during today's family dinner."
Yu Huanzhen thought he was scared and laughed loudly: "My family is just stretching their muscles, what are they afraid of?"
An Yan still wanted to refuse, but Yu Huanzhen refused, patting his chest and saying, "Don't worry, you can just come, it'll be fine."
An Yan was speechless when she saw him like this. He stood up and stepped forward, facing Yu Huanzhen's smiling face, and struck out like lightning, his sleeves and robe rolled up with the sound of wind.
Yu Huanzhen's smile was still on his face. He suddenly felt a pain in his jaw, and his face tilted upward involuntarily. His feet were in the air, and the world was spinning for an instant.
thump!
Yu Jin jumped up in shock: "Ah!"
Sitting there, Yu Nian couldn't help but be a little stunned. He looked at Yu Huanzhen lying on the ground, and then at the thin An Yan.
Yu Jin's scream attracted the attention of the people around him, and people in the room also walked out.
"What's wrong?" Yu Zongqian's wife, Xue, asked.
Yu Jin was stunned for a moment, then raised his voice and said, "It's okay, brother Zhen didn't look at the road and fell by himself!"
However, Yu Wenjian's wife Bai asked from afar: "Isn't that kid overestimating his capabilities and asking for help from A-Nian?"
Yu Jin hurriedly replied: "No!"
An Yan stepped forward and kindly extended his hand to Yu Huanzhen on the ground: "Brother Huanzhen, are you okay?"
Yu Huanzhen was lying on the ground in a daze, and did not regain consciousness for a long time.
Yu Huanzhang also came over at this time and asked curiously: "What's wrong, now, are you being taught a lesson by Anian again?"
Yu Huanzhen stood up without saying a word and patted the soil on his body.
Yu Jin pursed his lips and snickered.
An Yan smiled and said, "Brother Huanzhen accidentally fell down."
Yu Huanzhang immediately said with a sigh: "I'm not talking about you as a brother. The kung fu you practice on weekdays is of no use. You can still fall when you walk. Don't practice hard. Come and recite poems and listen to music with me."
Yu Huanzhen said angrily: "Are you looking for a beating?"
He had no respect for his obscure cousin.
When Yu Huanzhang heard the threat, he immediately stopped talking, turned to An Yan and said, "Brother Yan, I will come find you tomorrow morning and take you to a poetry gathering."
Yu Jin asked curiously: "Whose poetry club is there?"
Yu Huanzhang chuckled: "That is the Xiyuan Poetry Club of the most talented women in Luoyang. Only talented people like Brother Wei can receive invitations."
Yu Jin blinked his eyes: "Wenren Jinping?"
Hearing this name, An Yan couldn't help but feel excited.
Yu Huanzhang laughed loudly and said: "Of course, Ajin, just wait, my brother will one day marry Wenren Jinping home and make him your sister-in-law!"
Yu Huanzhen looked disdainful, and Yu Jin also sneered: "Just brag, can Wenren Jinping like you?"
Yu Nian's usually cold face showed a strange look for the first time, and she looked at An Yan.
An Yan: "..."
