The Li Mansion is decorated with lights and greetings. Li Chong has been an official in the court for more than 30 years, and his disciples and former officials are spread all over the court. Even if he is a prime minister, he must respectfully respect the courtesy of his younger generation and call him "Old Master". As for other officials, let alone other officials.

Officials in Handan who had received invitations from the Li Mansion and brought their families to congratulate him. As for other inexperienced officials, merchants, wealthy families, etc., most of them came uninvited, but they carried their gifts and smiled at the door. As the manager of the Li Mansion recorded their names on the book, they left with satisfaction.[]

As for the distinguished guests, Li Dui and Zhao He were naturally welcomed to show respect. You should know that a birthday party can be greeted by two important officials, Kou, the Grand Secretary of the State of Zhao and the Inner Historian. Who has experienced such pomp and such faces? Therefore, most of the visitors were full of smiles, and they were all very happy.

Among these guests, the identities are naturally Zhao Cheng, Fei Yi, Lou Yan and Hu Yi. Zhao Cheng and Hu Yi are old friends of Li Chong for many years and are among the same generation. Naturally, Li Chong personally laughed and went out to welcome him. As for the juniors such as Fei Yi and Lou Yan, they will be handed over to Li Dui and Zhao He to deal with it.

The birthday party invited as many as 2,000 people and family members. Although the Li family occupied a large area, the hall could not accommodate all of these people, so the banquet was released in the open air. The guests were accompanied by Li Dui and Zhao He and sat in the west courtyard; the female family was entertained by Li and sat in the inner courtyard; the second-class hotel gate was handed over to one of Li Dui's cousins ​​to hold a banquet in the east courtyard.

It is already mid-August and the weather is no longer very hot. Today is also a beautiful day, and it is cloudy. In addition, there are many trees, flowers and plants in Li's mansion, so even in the open air, it doesn't look hot.

There is a large water pavilion between the East Courtyard and the West Courtyard. Several stages were built under the tower. On the stage, there were performing singing and dancing, performing juggling, and playing the zither. Most of them came to the banquet to have nobles, and most of them were commonplace for the sumptuous dishes at the banquet, but they were very interested in these jugglings. A huge juggling platform in the center of the garden has been scattered by three circles inside and three circles outside. For the sake of being in a mess, these female relatives who rarely go out often applauded desperately around the stage with excitement on their faces.

Zhao Xin shrank in the crowd and walked carefully, saying "borrowed" and "given" in his mouth. From time to time, he stuck his head around, looking around to find the familiar figure.

He was eating in the West Courtyard, but he was a little absent-minded when he was eating. He kept thinking about what Li Chong Gang said in his mind, and he was quite restless. He knew that Ran Min was a proud woman, who seemed weak and actually had a very strong temperament. If he didn't say hello and used his grandfather to force Ran Bian to marry his daughter to him, according to Ran Min's temperament, he would probably not surrender, and it would be troublesome if he couldn't end at that time.

So I thought about asking her to ask her first and mention this matter. Even if she doesn't like her and refuses to marry her, the two of them will discuss it like she is doing things alone. After all, no matter what, Zhao Xin still regards her as a friend in his heart.

When he arrived outside the inner courtyard, Zhao Xin hesitated for a long time but still didn't dare to go in. After all, it was the place where the female family was. He ran in and looked for Ran Min again, so the impact was naturally bad. So he just stared outside the door and finally caught the maid, but he didn't care about the smile in the maid's eyes and asked her to call Ran Min out.

Zhao Xin leaned out of the door and waited for a long time, but he didn't care about the people passing by looking at his curious gaze, but just looked at him. After finally seeing the maid coming back, he was the only one, so he stepped forward in shock and asked, "Why are you the only one?"

The maid raised her lips a little aggrievedly and said softly, "Young Master, I have searched everywhere, but I have not seen Miss Ran. You don't let me ask anyone."

Zhao Xin was stunned, thinking that Ran Min had already returned home, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of loss in her heart. She waved her hand listlessly and said to the maid, "Thank you, you can go and do it first."

When the maid took her leave, Zhao Xin thought about it and felt that Ran Min was difficult to go out, so she wouldn't be so anxious to go home. Many female relatives in the yard were watching the fun, maybe Ran Min was there too.

Thinking of this, Zhao Xin set out to the tower, and when he saw the juggling stage was very lively, like a market. Thinking that according to Ran Min's nature of liking quietness, he would definitely not come to such a place. Zhao Xin flashed over and walked towards a remote place.

On the west side of the courtyard, fewer people gradually became quieter and quieter. Zhao Xin walked along the path and faintly heard the sound of a melodious piano coming from afar. It was so pleasant that he couldn't help but move and walked up quickly.

This is a side courtyard of Li's mansion. It is usually very quiet. Zhao Xin only came here a few times. Passing the door, there were only seven or eight women surrounded by a lonely place. One of the familiar and slim figures reflected in Zhao Xin's eyes. It was undoubtedly Ran Min.

Zhao Xin was suddenly ecstatic. He saw Ran Min slightly tilting his head, and his bright face was surprisingly immersed in the sound of the piano on the stage. He was immersed in the sound of the piano, and suddenly realized the external objects. Not far away next to him was a girl in the blue clothes. She seemed to be a female companion with Ran Min, and was also listening to the piano attentively.

Seeing this, Zhao Xin didn't dare to disturb him, so he tiptoed behind Ran Min and stood carefully behind Ran Min.

Although the voice was extremely light, it also alarmed Ran Min who was listening intently. Seeing someone behind her, Ran Min opened her eyes and looked back. Seeing that it was Zhao Xin, she was stunned and looked a little surprised. Zhao Xin quickly opened her mouth and smiled, and forgot to say hello.

Today, what Ran Min said was a simple white long dress, which was more and more supportive of her muscles than snow. Her bright eyes looked at Zhao Xin who suddenly appeared in surprise, with her teeth slightly widening, and her expression was indescribable. A girl in blue shirt standing beside Ran Min also noticed something strange behind her back. Seeing Zhao Xin stunned, she immediately looked at Ran Min and showed a knowing smile.

Ran Min quickly regained her usual expression, but nodded slightly, then stopped paying attention to Zhao Xin and continued to listen to her piano sound. The woman in blue was also very cute, so she blinked at Zhao Xin and turned around. Although this girl was not as refined and beautiful as Ran Min, she was a little more agile and cute, and she looked very naughty.

Zhao Xin couldn't help but feel a little discouraged. He was bored while standing idle, so he also learned to listen to the sound of the piano. The sound of the piano on the piano stage was an old man with white hair and beard. His long hair was simply draped over his shoulders, and he listened to the vocal music played by his fingertips intently, with his expression very free and easy.

Although Zhao Xin was knowledgeable and well-educated, he was not well aware of rituals and music, and he knew nothing about these zithers. However, seeing Ran Min's appearance was a person who was proficient in music, he felt a little ashamed and felt uncomfortable standing there.
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