Chapter 258 Eve of the Spring Festival Banquet
"It's over, it's just following the past examples. What should be prepared and what should be cleaned up are almost the same. But I really can't rest assured that I came over to take a look." Mu Jun's wife, Hong, took over Xi Ningyu's arm, and the two of them entered the room as they said.
Xi Ningyu was afraid that Hong would be hurt by the wind and cold along the way, so when he entered the room, he pulled Hong to drive away the cold by the burning fire.
The sister-in-law and sister-in-law smiled in this warm winter house, talking about the family affairs in these houses. They also savored the gossip of hearsays and the topics of fresh objects that were popular in the circle of noble ladies.
The two of them just sat together, holding hands and talking.
"Speaking of this, your second sister-in-law didn't come to see you, but that's the same. They just returned to the imperial capital, and they were a little later than you, so I'm afraid there were more things to do. Especially if you have to help your second brother prepare some gifts for each other during the New Year." Hong said, and was also looking at the placement of Xi Ningyu's new house.
Although Xi Ningyu purchased this house, Hong and Wan Niang have never been here often, so they are really not clear about some of the arrangements in the house.
Today, after taking the time to scan my eyes, Hong felt a little dissatisfied. He felt that Xi Ningyu was too simple. Not to mention the gold, silver and jadeware that were the same as ordinary good porcelain, there were only a few simple ones in the room.
And it was the end of the year, and the whole house was not festive at all. The ones wearing red and green didn't know how to fight them well.
The more I looked at her, the more I felt uncomfortable. Hong pointed to Xi Ningyu and said angrily: "Look, I'm sorry, I said I'm here today, so I saw it well. You said you are the same. There are servants in the mansion, so why don't they let the mansion be more festive, it's the New Year!"
Since he talked about it, he naturally did not be polite, and Hong did not treat himself as an outsider. He immediately pulled Xi Ningyu inside and outside the house, pointing fingers and pointing at some point in handling affairs in the mansion.
Xi Ningyu knew that although Hong was so angry and preaching, it was not for her that she was secretly guiding the methods and methods of managing a mansion.
Therefore, Xi Ningyu knew in his heart that he also ran around Hong's front and back yards with a smile on his face.
"Go to the 'Fuyuan Tower' and 'Xiangyun Pavilion' in the city and buy some gold and jade objects. After you have a house where the head of the family is at least, how can you not even have a decent ornament? Also, don't think that you can be too casual if you are the only girl's house. Be careful that your in-laws will look at you in the future!" Hong took Xi Ningyu to give advice, and then instructed his close-fitting girl to lead Chan'er and a few servants from Xi'an to go out to buy some items.
Then he led Xi Ningyu back to the main house. The two of them left, but Hong still did not forget to remind Xi Ningyu.
He picked up the warm tea that had been warm at any time, and Xi Ningyu and Hong held the teacup to warm their hands. "By the way, do you know that during this New Year holiday, the ladies of the nobles in the imperial capital are all going to enter the palace." Hong seemed to have just remembered it and hurriedly said to Xi Ningyu.
Seeing Hong suddenly talking about this, Xi Ningyu said to Hong with a confused look on his face: "Is that right? I also said that I would invite those little sisters to come out to play during the Chinese New Year. It seems that I will push it back."
After hearing Xi Ningyu say this, Hong laughed instantly. "What are you thinking? You still have time to go out to play. Not to mention anything else, you are the sisters of the two marquises. Do you think you can escape the big palace banquet?" After Hong said that, he held Xi Ningyu's ear and said, "What's more, your prince, I'm afraid you won't let you go easily. You'll go to make a palace banquet this year!" After saying that, Hong knew it even more amazing.
Xi Ningyu realized this and seemed to be unable to escape.
Hong sat down at Xi Ningyu before going back in the afternoon. Until she helped Xi Ningyu to re-order and handle the matter. She felt that it was in line with her wishes, she took the servants from Shun'an Hou Mansion to leave Xi Ningyu's house.
Looking at the sister-in-law Hong who was gradually moving away, Xi Ningyu could only smile and shake his head, "Hey--it really is an old saying. Sister-in-law is like a mother!" Back in the house, he looked at the trouble after being taken over by Hong.
In addition to several more gold, silver and jade wares, there are also some red, red, green and green silk ornaments, and the bright colors of the room.
Looking at Xi Ningyu's face of amusement and crying, Chan'er felt that these people really took their ladies in their hearts, otherwise who would have been so worried about helping with the matter during the New Year holiday in the mansion. Seeing that Hong was busy just now and mentioned the appearance of his ladies from time to time, Chan'er felt that Xi Ningyu was blessed. Not only did he meet noble people, but he was also kind people.
Yu'er looked inside and outside the house, "Hey - I'm sorry, it's still the eldest lady. If I were there, I would probably make a mess more colorful than this!" This sentence made Xi Ningyu and others laugh. Indeed, when I was still in the old house, I remembered that when I was still in the old house, I had the first time to celebrate the New Year with my second brother Mu Hui and his wife and the old lady Mr. Mu, the old lady dressed her up with her fancy house.
"Yes, yes, who said no? If the old lady saw this again, she might have to nag me again!" Xi Ningyu thought of the old lady An, and felt a warm feeling in his heart.
This is the first time Xi Ningyu celebrates the New Year in the Imperial Capital. He has been here for so many days. Although he has been expelled from the Xi family and his hometown has been lost in the genealogy. However, Xi Ningyu has also met many new friends and people here, and it is getting closer to the festival. Dingwang Mansion, Shang Mansion, and Shao Mansion have also posted one by one to ask Xi Ningyu to celebrate the holiday.
It can be seen that these people were also thinking about Xi Ningyu from the bottom of their hearts. They even saw Xi Ningyu replying to the post. The people from several residences were afraid that she would be embarrassed, so Shang Qingyan and others made an appointment to come together to invite him in person.
"Just go to our mansion to save you from being alone. Besides, you often take these girls to our mansion. You won't think you are disturbing anyone, so you can bring them here!" Shang Qingyan pulled Xi Ningyu and persuaded him left and right, but the situation was almost impossible to carry the person up and took him away.
Shao Qier was also talking nonsense, unable to tolerate Xi Ningyu's words before saying something no.
Xi Ningyu was entangled by these two people, so he could only look at Zheng Ci who was holding a hand warmer and asked for help, "Sister Ci, you say something. You don't care when they pester me!" Xi Ningyu was pulled by the two of them and couldn't move, so he could only look at Zheng Ci with big watery eyes, showing a pitiful look.
But who knew that Zheng Ci narrowed her eyes and looked drowsy, snuggling up to the thick cotton cushion, "Beg me - hey, okay. Since you don't want to go to their house, then go to my place to celebrate the festival. If you go, I'd have an excuse not to go to the palace to attend the Raoshi Palace banquet. You will accompany me to celebrate the New Year in the palace!" After Zheng Ci said that, he also blinked at Shang Qingyan and Shao Qier playfully.
Xi Ningyu was about to burst into tears. He thought he could get rid of Shang Qingyan and Shao Qier's entanglement, but who knew that there was a more ruthless person waiting for him!
"Then the relationship is good, otherwise the four of us will gather in the Ding Palace this year. Anyway, we don't like to attend the palace banquet. Why don't we set up a table in the palace and beat the horses all night long!" Shao Qier suddenly became excited and arranged all the programs that night.
Xi Ningyu was so amused that he was so angry that he died of grief and anger. What is this about?
"I don't have money, so I won't fight you!" Xi Ningyu couldn't stand the entanglement and refused Shao Qier's proposal directly. She didn't know how to play horses. She finally got caught and played with her last time, but she lost it. This time she didn't care about Shao Qier, so she never won!
The four of them were laughing and making fun of themselves in the room, and they saw Qingying come in and say, "Girls, get rid of it, the prince is here!" After that, Qingying quickly signaled to Xi Ningyu and the others to accompany them, and hurriedly helped the girls' clothes to fix their clothes.
When he heard that Ling Xuanyi had arrived, Shang Qingyan and Shao Qier hurriedly stood up and let their close-fitting girls clean up their appearance and clothes. Only Zheng Ci still leaned against the thick cotton pad, looking unmoved.
Seeing this, Xi Ningyu couldn't help but ask her: "Sister Ci, don't you clean up quickly, aren't you afraid that we women will lose politeness when they see men like this?"
Zheng Ci glanced at Xi Ningyu with a slanted eye, and then said angrily: "Oh, you let him break into the backyard, and you still care about these false politenesses. Have you seen a man from an outside family who can go straight into the inner courtyard of a woman?" After saying that, he still pursed his lips and laughed desperately.
In a word, Xi Ningyu said blushingly, and the two arranged best friends next to him canceled it. Even though Xi Ningyu was so relieved that he couldn't help but be disturbed and wanted to find a crack in the ground!
"Haha, Princess Wanxia is a person who is not particular about the details. I really admire this prince!" Ling Xuanyi heard it before he heard it. He seemed to be praising him, but actually helped Xi Ningyu respond to a joke.
Zheng Ci couldn't help but turn a little red when she heard this, and her eyes were beautiful, and she rolled her eyes helplessly.
Seeing Ling Xuanyi enter the room, Shang Qingyan and Shao Qier hurriedly stood up and squatted down slightly, "I've seen the prince!" After that, they gave up the chair on the left, and the two of them sat near the head of Xi Ningyu.
Although the Western Qin Dynasty had defenses between men and women, it was more relaxed in the circle of nobles than the wealthy people. Even between men and women, as long as they were accompanied by maids and close old nanny, they could have a discussion with familiar men for a while.
Chapter completed!