Because Li Xutang's arm injury was not completely healed, the birthday banquet matter was back in her hands.
Si Ning was not surprised. Even if this hadn't happened and she was in good condition, the birthday banquet would still have to fall on her head.
Since it was the first time to hold a banquet, even if there was someone to help, it was not enough, not to mention that the two nuns the old lady gave her only organized the banquet list and paid no attention to other things.
Si Ning knew that he had no need for them, so he only asked them to write down the process of the banquet and matters that needed attention before letting them go back.
The old lady looked surprised when she saw the two nuns coming back.
"Are you done with the work over there?"
The two nuns replied truthfully, "The third lady only asked us to write down the process. She said she would take care of other things."
The old lady looked unhappy, "What a great achievement, I want to see what she can do."
Originally, the banquet was given to Si Ning to make her look embarrassed.
Since she was so impatient, there was no need to stop her.
Just wait for that day when her notoriety resounds throughout the capital!
Li Xutang also knew about Si Ning's dismissal of the two nuns.
Sitting on the bed with bandages on his hands, he said sarcastically.
"With such ability, I would like to see how she would entertain this banquet without those two wives?"
Lu Qingling was also there. When he heard these words, his eyes lowered and he said comfortingly.
"There is no need for mother to care because she takes good care of herself. Grandma's birthday party is about to begin. Your appearance will definitely attract criticism."
Li Xutang's face darkened, "Huh, I'm going to deal with that bitch sooner or later."
Lu Qingling stared and replied meaningfully, "Actually, mother doesn't have to do many things herself."
…
After Si Ning sent the two women back, he called the housekeeper over.
"What was the standard for mother's birthday banquet in the past?"
The housekeeper was afraid and hated Si Ning. He was not convinced but had to bow his head and replied truthfully.
"Back to the third young lady, we have a birthday banquet. The decoration is mainly red satin."
"what about others?"
"The second young mistress has always prepared the rest, and I don't know about it."
Don’t know?
Si Ning looked at the housekeeper, who lowered his head with guilt.
There are still a few days left for the banquet, so there is no rush to dress up, but the dishes need to be decided in advance.
Si Ning took the housekeeper to the kitchen, and when he entered, he bumped into Song Qingya.
Seeing Si Ning, Song Qingya averted her eyes, then walked forward with a smile and said hello.
"Why are my cousin here? Do you want something to eat?"
"Why are you here?" Si Ning asked.
Song Qingya was unhappy in her heart. Does this Ning'an Marquis Mansion belong to her, Si Ning? Where does she need her consent?
However, he explained with a pleasant face, "I'm here to get some snacks for my aunt. Cousin, how are you preparing for the banquet? I've held banquets at home before, can I help you?"
Si Ning also had a smile on his face, "No need, I can do it alone."
Song Qingya didn't expect Si Ning to refuse so simply. She looked embarrassed but still suppressed her anger.
After Song Qingya left, Si Ning thought about her attitude just now.
Being directly rejected by herself, instead of being annoyed, she actually smiled. This was not Song Qingya's character.
Feeling suspicious, he checked with the cook in the kitchen about the dishes needed for the birthday banquet, while observing their every move.
The cooks treated Si Ning respectfully and answered every question without any signs of strangeness.
After a busy day, Si Ning went back to his room to rest and saw Lu Hanxiao sitting on the bed reading a book.
His sharply angular profile made him look even more handsome.
Si Ning felt that if she didn't leave, it would be good to live with such a beautiful man every day.
But when she thought of those people in the Lu family, this idea was immediately killed by her.
"Do you like looking at me so much?"
Si Ning's thoughts were pulled back, and he was secretly thankful that he had stopped his losses in time.
She snorted lightly, walked to the table and poured herself tea, and asked.
"You won't be staying in the study room today?"
After hearing this, Lu Hanxiao threw the book aside and took off his clothes in front of Si Ning.
"No acupuncture was performed today."
Si Ning was stunned for a moment, then asked tentatively after realizing.
"Lu Hanxiao, if the poison in your body has been cured, you will give it to me and Li Shu and let me go!"
Lu Hanxiao turned to look at her and frowned.
"You want to leave so much, where are you going?"
These words stopped Si Ning!
It was impossible for her to return to the Duke of Zhen's palace. She was a concubine, and if she returned home with Li, the Duke of Zhen would not be able to tolerate her.
Going out to live alone?
But this era is no better than modern times. As a woman, she is bound to cause a lot of trouble. Plus her identity...
Seeing that Si Ning seemed distressed, Lu Hanxiao said coldly.
"I'll think about it later after my poison is cured."
This time Si Ning was really giving Lu Hanxiao acupuncture.
Although the poison was detoxified, the remaining poison was not cleared away, and since he was hit by an arrow, Lu Hanxiao's body needed to be recuperated.
Half an hour later, Si Ning took away the injection.
"In the future, acupuncture will still be performed twice a day, and in addition, medicinal baths will be supplemented."
Lu Hanxiao gave a faint hum, stood up, put on his clothes, and walked out.
Si Ning stopped him, "It's so late, you still want to go out?"
Lu Hanxiao didn't stop and only said something coldly.
"I'm going to sleep in the study."
In the empty room, only Si Ning was left.
It was fine just now, so what's going on?
Si Ning sat on the chair and remembered what Lu Hanxiao said just now.
She really should plan for the future. The medical clinic is about to open, and other businesses should also be opened.
No matter where you go, you have to save enough money before you can plan the next step.
…
Seeing that the old lady's birthday banquet was coming, the house was busy making arrangements.
Since Si Ning explained the matter, the servants did not disobey her orders, but they were not dedicated.
Si Ning had some free time today and walked around the house and discovered a lot of problems.
She called the housekeeper over and pointed them out one by one. She didn't mean to punish them, but her tone was a little tougher than before.
"This is my first time to prepare a banquet. If you do well, you will be rewarded. But if you want to be a target, I don't mind trying the knife in my hand to see if it works!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Song Qingya walked over.
"Cousin, what happened? Are these slaves not doing their best and making you angry? I will punish them on your behalf."
Si Ning looked sideways at her, and Song Qingya walked next to her with a smile on her face, her attitude as intimate as if the two of them knew each other very well.
She scolded her servants, then turned around to see Si Ning staring at her, lowering her eyebrows and saying kindly.
"My cousin, it was my fault in the past. I was too naughty. Now I have thought about it clearly. I apologize to you."
Si Ning suppressed the emotion in his eyes and said with a crooked brow.
"Sister, why is this happening? Do you have something to ask of me?"
Song Qingya looked hurt as she listened.
"I know my cousin doesn't want to believe me, but I sincerely changed my ways. My mother has taught me a lesson, and I know I was wrong. For this birthday party, my mother wants to get married to the Li family, and she will have to ask for permission then. Sister-in-law, please help me more."
Seeing that Si Ning still didn't believe what he said, he leaned forward and said mysteriously.
"I know my sister-in-law is worried about the banquet, but I actually have an idea to organize this birthday banquet..."
Song Qingya came to submit her certificate today, and she handed a piece of letter paper to Si Ning.
"The preferences of each lady's wife are recorded here. As long as you follow the instructions here, I guarantee that my cousin will pass the customs smoothly."
