Mid-Autumn Festival night, Mid-Autumn Festival feast.
The dusk was getting darker, and the White Mansion had been hung up with bright red lanterns early, illuminating the entire White Mansion brightly. At this time, the Bai family, led by Bai Jingxuan, was worshiping the moon.
"Book of Rites" has long recorded that "autumn twilight and evening moon" are a way of worshiping the moon god. Therefore, every Mid-Autumn Festival night, every household will hold a festival to the moon.
The so-called moon worship is to set up an incense table and place moon cakes and various fruits as sacrifices. Place the statue of the Moon God in the direction of the moon, burn the red candle, and then the whole family worship the moon in order of elder and younger. Finally, the mooncakes to worship the moon must be distributed to everyone in the family, and everyone must take a bite to show respect for the moon god!
This was the day when people and the moon reunited, but unexpectedly, the Bai Mansion was missing an elder. Although everyone didn't say it, in their hearts, they couldn't help but think of the old lady of the Bai family.
"Father, aunt, look, who did I bring back?"
Just when the brother and sister Bai Jingxuan were melancholy, Bai Yanqing ordered someone to push Ren out from behind the crowd.
Looking at Ren, whom she hadn't seen for many days, Bai Furong was the first to blush. After all, they are connected by blood. No matter how many evil things Ren does, Bai Furong, as a daughter, will still miss her mother. In comparison, Bai Jingxuan was much calmer. He looked at Ren. Although there was still some blood kinship in his eyes, he still could not forgive his mother for what he had done to Ji Jinchu. So, Bai Jingxuan turned around silently and walked towards the dining room.
Seeing this, Bai Yanqing also stepped forward to follow. She also couldn't forgive Ren, but she had to take Ren back on this annual day when people and the moon reunited. She lost her mother, how could she bear to let her father and aunt lose their mother?
Knowing that Bai Yanqing and Bai Jingxuan had a grudge in their hearts, Bai Furong didn't force her. During these days, she also thought about it, and knew that the mistakes her mother committed were unforgivable! She does not pray for forgiveness from Bai Jingxuan and his daughter. She only wishes that she can see her mother from time to time for the rest of her life! Not sending Ren to the official for investigation was the greatest kindness Bai Jingxuan and his daughter showed to Ren!
The first time he met the old lady of the Bai family, it was such an embarrassing scene. For a moment, Li Qinru was a little at a loss.
"Shiheng...should I go see Mrs. Bai?"
Li Qinru pulled Bai Shiheng's sleeve, feeling a little at a loss.
Bai Shiheng looked at the retreating figures of Bai Jingxuan and his daughter, sighed, and then shook his head at Li Qinru, signaling her to calm down for the time being.
In fact, early this morning, Bai Yanqing arranged for someone to go to Zhuangzi to take over Renshi's return home for the festival. However, considering that she was in poor health and was traveling a little slower on the road, she delayed entering the home until now.
Bai Furong was actually grateful to Bai Yanqing. If she hadn't made the decision to take back the Ren family, no one in the entire Bai family would have dared to take the decision!
Today's Mid-Autumn Festival dinner was organized by Li Qinru and Aunt An. The dishes were a combination of the essence of Beijing cuisine and the characteristics of Huzhou cuisine. It was filled with dishes for a large round table, which made everyone dazzled!
"Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, so there is no need to be restrained!"
Bai Jingxuan looked at the people standing in the yard, waved his hand, and asked them to find their own tables and sit down to eat!
In addition to the large round table in the dining room, there are also several large tables filled with dishes in the courtyard. They are prepared for the servants of the Bai family and were specially ordered by Bai Yanqing.
Everyone in the White House is very happy to be able to gain the attention of the master's family after being busy all year round!
After everyone was seated, Bai Jingxuan ordered the banquet to begin!
"Caixing, Aunt An, you don't have to stay here anymore, go have a meal!"
Bai Yanqing waved her hand and asked Cai Xing and Aunt An to go down to eat, and they left.
Bai Yanqing held her chopsticks and stared at the dishes on the table. For a moment, she was unable to take down her chopsticks!
"Sister, try this!"
After all, it was Lai Bizhi who had the idea. She picked out the nearest dishes to eat first, and recommended all the dishes she thought were good to Bai Yanqing.
Bai Yanqing held her chopsticks and picked out a piece of crispy lotus root. The crispy texture instantly
Her taste buds are turned on! Cut the white and tender lotus root into thin slices, blanch it in boiling water, take it out, and then mix it with sesame oil, salt, vinegar, and a few shreds of chili... The sweet and sour taste makes people want to eat more slices!
Autumn lotus root is the most crispy, tender and delicious among all seasons of the year. In addition to cold lotus root slices, there are also lotus root boxes! Stuff the prepared meat filling into two lotus root slices and clamp them tightly, then put it into the prepared batter, dip it in, then throw it into the oil pan and fry until golden and crispy! Take it out, and inside the crispy shell, there is a tender, juicy meat filling. When you take a bite, the crispy lotus root slices are still silky!
"This osmanthus wine is so fragrant!"
Bai Junzhi on the side picked up the wine glass in front of him, took a sip, and couldn't help but praise it! Li Qin, who was offended, hurriedly grabbed his wine glass, for fear that he would drink too much!
This sweet-scented osmanthus wine is one of the must-have drinks during the Mid-Autumn Festival. It originally means family reunion, sweetness, and good intentions!
Bai Yanqing held the cup and took a sip. The sweet scent of osmanthus filled her entire mouth! The aftertaste is a light aroma of wine. The two blend together without competing for the taste buds. This is really an excellent osmanthus wine! ..
The sweet osmanthus wine paired with this table full of delicacies is truly the most enjoyable!
Because Ren is unable to move, she now needs to be fed even to eat. Bai Furong held the bowl and carefully fed her, while taking a few bites from time to time! At the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, everyone ate very happily, except Bai Hibiscus, who had beads of sweat on her forehead!
"Auntie, let Aunt Shen feed it. You can take a few warm bites first!"
After all, it was Bai Yanqing who couldn't stand it any longer. She spoke up and spoke to Bai Furong.
"It's okay, let Aunt Shen have a good meal. They must have had a very hard time in Zhuangzi these days!"
Bai Furong took out her handkerchief, wiped her forehead, and talked to Bai Yanqing with a smile. Now, their aunt and nephew have finally settled their differences.
"Let her be!"
Bai Jingxuan patted his daughter on the shoulder. He could understand his sister's current mood, and he would not force her.
Bai Yanqing understood, nodded, and continued eating.
After the dinner, everyone was busy cleaning up. Bai Yanqing led Aunt An and Cai Xing to set up several tables in the courtyard, placing fruits, moon cakes and some snacks for everyone to enjoy the moon later.
At that time, a full moon had already quietly climbed to the highest point of the night. The bright moonlight poured onto the earth and illuminated the return journeys of many wanderers!
"This mooncake is so delicious, it doesn't look like one bought from an ordinary store."
Lai Bizhi grabbed a piece of moon cake, stuffed it into her mouth, and took a bite. She was so excited that she was so happy.
"Yes, from Qingfeng Tower."
Bai Yanqing picked up a piece and looked at it. She was not very interested. The mooncakes were just for the occasion. She didn't like sweets too much.
Qingfeng Tower?
Hearing these three words, Lai Bizhi knew that it was not simple! Being able to buy the limited edition mooncakes sold by Qingfeng Building, her cousin is really not an ordinary person!
It is said that Qingfenglou’s limited edition mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival are only sold in ten boxes. There are very few people who can buy them. Everyone is vying to get a box of mooncakes and lining up to grab them! But her cousin, sitting at home without doing anything, got such a box of mooncakes for free. How could Lai Bizhi not be surprised?
Bai Yanqing was not very interested, but was a box of mooncakes worthy of her cousin showing such an unworldly expression?
Take a bite, well, it's sweet.
Bai Yanqing then threw it away. It was so unpalatable! I really don’t understand, are those noble people who are trying to buy this box of mooncakes have their brains kicked by a donkey?
Seeing the mooncake discarded by Bai Yanqing, Lai Bizhi was shocked and quickly picked it up! Then, holding the moon cake, I started to chant respectfully to the moon!
"Sister, it was an unintentional mistake. Please don't be offended by the moon god! Don't be offended!"
Bai Yanqing leaned closer and heard Lai Bizhi begging the Moon God to forgive her. She was instantly happy!
"Good sister! If you like this box of mooncakes, you can
Just take it and eat it! "
Bai Yanqing put away the mooncakes and stuffed them directly into Lai Bizhi's arms. When Lai Bizhi saw this, she immediately became happy! The Moon God stopped worshiping and ran away with the box of moon cakes, fearing that someone might snatch her from behind!
"Miss, this mooncake was brought to you by my cousin. Why did you give it to your cousin?"
Caixing watched Lai Bizhi take away the whole box of mooncakes, and was a little unhappy. Ji Nanjing asked someone to bring this to her young lady. Her young lady hadn't eaten a few pieces yet, but she was taken over by her cousin. gone!
"It's okay, I don't really like eating these."
Bai Yanqing waved her hands, not caring at all.
Picking stars and looking up at the sky speechlessly. If you don’t like to eat, can you leave it to me? I love to eat!
At night, after a busy day, Bai Yanqing was exhausted. Not just her, Cai Xing and Aunt An were also like this. The most tired one was Aunt An. She was so busy that her feet never touched the ground all day long.
"Go and have a rest!"
Bai Yanqing sent Aunt An and Cai Xing to sleep, and then she tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. Then she got up, moved a chair, and sat in the courtyard to admire the moon!
Bai Yanqing raised her head and stared at the full moon in the night sky. Her eyes gradually became blurry. She raised her hand to rub her eyes. When she opened her eyes again, she was startled by the person standing in front of her!
"Ah! You're going to scare me to death!"
Bai Yanqing reached out to push the man angrily, but the man didn't give way and just let Bai Yanqing push him. A soft, boneless hand pushed on his chest, causing him to tremble.
He quickly stepped forward and hugged Bai Yanqing. The soft waist made him hold her tighter!
"you've been drinking?"
Bai Yanqing came closer and took a sniff, confirming that the person in front of him had drunk too much and made these overstepping actions! But he drank too much, why did he come to Baifu for nothing? Bai Yanqing is confused again!
He hugged Bai Yanqing tighter and tighter, almost suffocating her breath. Bai Yanqing struggled and pushed, but he wouldn't let go! Bai Yanqing became anxious, raised her knees, and pushed hard towards his crotch!
"Um……"
Even though his face was distorted by the pain, the man still endured it and only let out a dull groan.
"If you drink too much, go back early and rest. What are you doing here to act wild?"
Bai Yanqing asked impatiently, is there something wrong with this person? These days, he didn't bother Bai Yanqing. She didn't know how happy she was. Why did he appear again on this great day?
"No, I missed you."
The man stepped forward, his steps unsteady.
Seeing this, Bai Yanqing had no choice but to reach out and hold him steady. How much did you drink? So drunk? What nonsense are you talking about? miss her? I wonder if you are thinking of a girl from Wenwen Township?
The man was leaning on Bai Yanqing's shoulder. He was obviously drowsy. Bai Yanqing had no choice but to help him sit down and pour him a cup of sobering tea!
"I really owe you! Where are your men? Why is no one coming out to take you back at this time?"
Bai Yanqing talked nonchalantly for a long time, but he didn't say a word. Looking closer, he closed his eyes, and it was obvious that he had fallen asleep! Bai Yanqing raised her hand and was about to take off his face, but she stopped in time at the critical moment. She knew that when he wanted her to do it, he would take the initiative to take it off! She shouldn't have taken advantage of others' danger!
That’s it!
Bai Yanqing had no choice but to find a thin blanket to cover him and stay by his side. But what she didn't notice was that when she turned around and went into the house to get the blanket, the people in the courtyard stared at her back with their eyes wide open for a long, long time!
