Hou Men Splendid

Chapter 103 The Shao Family's Housewarming

Soon it will be March, and the hundred days of filial piety will pass, and Luodu City will resume its bustling scene. It is just the beginning of spring, and there are a lot of horse-drawn carriages coming in and out of the city gate every day.

On the side of the Shao Mansion, Lin Qingran was preparing for the housewarming wedding banquet.

We moved here two months ago, and the banquet was so late, Lin Qingran had more time to prepare carefully. After the serial murder case was solved at the beginning of the year, Shao Ziyu was promoted from Deputy Commander Shi to Lingshi. For him, he was young. Qing is a latecomer, and it is very rare to have such an achievement. A few more guests were added to the banquet list. After busy work, Lin Qingran finally made the preparations.

On the third day of March, many carriages were parked at the gate of the Shao Mansion, and there were guests coming in and out early in the morning, and there were even more guests around the time of lunch.

The Lu family and the others came early to help Lin Qingran take care of it, but the Shao family came a step late.

One is just an aunt, and the other is a biological mother. Although Lin Qingran is the daughter-in-law of the Shao family, she has not seen how hard-working the Shao family has been in these years, and she has no hope.

The second sister, Lin Qingyan, first walked around the Shao Mansion, and when she arrived at the front yard, she saw Lin Qingran ordering the waiting seats for the guests, and said with a smile, "I think this place is fine, and it's just right for you to live in." How big is the house for four people?

"I think it's pretty good too." Lin Qingyue, who ran over yesterday, said with a smile next to Lin Qingran if her husband-in-law hadn't stopped her, "Fifth Sister, remember to leave a yard for me, and I can come and live here in the future."

Mrs. Lu waved his hand over and patted her on the forehead, "Nonsense!" A married daughter is always thinking about going home to live, so what a good thing that can be.

"I won't keep yours, the Fu family's mansion, but I have reserved one in my parents' yard." Lin Qingran laughed.

Lin Qingyue pouted, "Fifth Miss is stingy."

"Okay, your fifth sister is still stingy with you, why don't you let all your sisters leave a yard for you at home, and wait for you to run away from home one day when you are unhappy. If you don't accept one family, you will have five for you to choose." Mrs. Lu glared at her angrily, and Lin Qingyue booed her now. The last time she left home to go to Fifth Sister's house, she slipped the truth when she returned home to pay New Year's greetings. She was pressed by her mother and a few older sisters, so she said it Yes, after that it will be criticized one after another.

"Xiao Wu, we have heard about the case that your minister tried before, and we heard that the second son of Lord Chen was also involved." Lin Qingyan spoke quickly, the whole room was full of her own family, so there was nothing wrong with her.

Lin Qingran nodded, "There is something involved. I heard from my husband that he knew about it and didn't report it." Knowing that Wang Shangshu's son and the others had such vicious murders, instead of stopping them, they finally provided them with the arrest news from the Ministry of Criminal Justice, so that they could have more information. Opportunity strikes again.

"I heard from Mr. Chen that Prince Chen was very angry and wanted to sever the relationship between father and son. It seemed that he was arrested and imprisoned by the Ministry of Criminal Justice for a few days. In the prison, Prince Chen drew his sword and wanted to kill him, but Princess Chen stopped him." This is already a case. After finishing the matter after a while, Lin Qingran couldn't help but sigh, the son of the minister and the son of the general have such a high status, even if they do nothing for a lifetime, they are still honored, how could it be so extreme.

Lin Qingyan snorted, "Even if this illness is true, the relationship between father and son has not been severed now." If it involves the affairs of the royal family, unless it is a big crime, countless deaths and injuries, and a power struggle, otherwise, like this This is the injustice of the world. The cases of the civilians who died today are serious, and those who are convicted are criminals, and the family members of the criminals will not be involved. But if the royal family and nobles who died today, then this sentence is not good. It's just that it's so easy to commit a crime, and it doesn't cover those unjust, false and wrongly decided cases.

On the contrary, the crimes committed by the sons of officials and the crimes committed by the royal relatives are another kind of sentence, so Shao Ziyu has no say in this matter.

"What are you talking about today." Lu Shi glared at Lin Qingyan, "Go, go outside to welcome guests."

Lin Qingyan smiled, "Mother, shouldn't you take Fifth Sister with you, I'm going to stand outside, it will be a banquet at my house." Then she pulled Mrs. Lu up, "Let's go together, this time Anyway, Fifth Sister was the first to come out and live alone, I can't envy you." The eldest daughter-in-law of the Jin family will not have the opportunity to move out.

Talking and laughing all the way to the door, it was the time when there were many visitors. Shao Ziyu's official rank was not high, and he had not been an official for a long time. The Shao Mansion of the aristocratic family now has the Prince of the North coming in, following Xiao Hongxuan, and behind them are two sets of boxes. Wang Luyang and the others are decisive, but at that time there were more than 5000 people who made bets. He still got the [-] taels of silver.

When taking the silver, the others in the martial arts academy were still immersed in disbelief, but he was happy counting the silver, and it was true that he bet another 400 taels in the end.

Lin Qingran asked someone to take him to find Shao Ziyu in the small garden. He had heard Shao Ziyu describe the heir of the Northern Prince earlier. Looking at it, just a few words, he really looked like a child.

Afterwards, all Shao Ziyu’s former colleagues from the Imperial Academy, and now colleagues from the Ministry of Punishment, Eleven and Ajiu came late. As soon as they came in, they asked Lin Qingran if he needed help. Lin Qingran smiled and asked them to take them all to the small garden Li, "You are guests today, what can you do for me? Go and sit in the garden."

There were also people from the Zhu family, the eldest aunt, the second aunt, and the cousin Wen Shi, with their five-year-old daughter Zhu Lexuan.

Mrs. Zhu is as proud as ever, and even her granddaughter, who is only five years old, is already arrogant when talking to others. The female relatives are all in the side hall, and there is a big yard outside the side hall , the guests at the gate were almost ready, so Lin Qingran took people to the kitchen to see how the preparations were going.

Brother Han didn't see his mother all morning. He originally stayed with his brother in the main house for a while, but it was boring to stay there. Mother Chu took him to find his aunt Lin Qingyue. He walked to the side hall and saw many Brother Han searched for someone, and finally found a familiar one. He walked over to Xiao Jin's side, and said in a childish voice, "Third Aunt, where is my younger brother?" He began to look for where Brother Ying was.

Little Jin patted his head, "My brother is not feeling well, so I didn't bring him here today."

Brother Han and younger brother said oh, a little disappointed, sister Lan didn't come, neither did younger brother.

"This is Zi Yu's child." Brother Han heard someone say his father's name, turned his head and saw a woman, and Xiao Jin reminded him, "This is your uncle and mother-in-law."

Even though he had never seen him before, Brother Han still yelled obediently, "Hello, Auntie."

Mrs. Zhu looked at him, there was a smile on her face, but there was always intimacy in her expression, children are so sensitive, Brother Han felt that the uncle and grandma in front of him didn't look kind at all.

Immediately afterwards, Brother Han heard the same childish voice, "I'm so fat."

Looking over, Zhu Lexuan, who was beside Mrs. Zhu, looked at Brother Han with a look of disgust. Seeing him looking at her, she added, "You're so fat, you're so ugly."

Brother Han was quite happy to see a sister who was about the same age as him, but when he heard such words, he froze there, a little at a loss.

Wen Shi beside Zhu Lexuan gave her a light snort, "Xuan'er, don't be rude, and apologize to my brother."

"He's so fat, who wants to apologize to him." Zhu Lexuan snorted, then went to hold Mrs. Zhu back, with an arrogant expression on her face.

The people around, including Xiao Jin, all looked embarrassed. She pulled Brother Han to her side and was about to say a few words, when there was a charming voice from the door, "Oh, whose child is this, who is so tall? cute."

There were quite a lot of children present, and Zhu Lexuan standing next to Mrs. Zhu unconsciously puffed out her chest, thinking that she was talking about herself, and no one present was cuter than her. Lin Qingyue who came over walked past her, looking Without even looking at her, he picked up Brother Han, "Oh, our brother Han is really cute, he is good-looking and lovable, my chubby aunt likes it the most."

Lin Qingyue kissed Brother Han, and said while looking at Zhu Lexuan, as if pointing, "I, I like being chubby. In fact, when I was young, I was chubby, but when I grow up, I don't look the same. Too thin, easy to grow mean." The words are also mean.

When a child said a few words, others felt embarrassed. Lin Qingyue's words were no longer that of a child. Mrs. Zhu's face changed. The madam said something bad, she turned her mouth up, feeling aggrieved at the moment.

But she didn't mention anyone by name. An elder like Mrs. Zhu is not easy to get angry. With her arrogant attitude, she naturally ignored her and took her daughter-in-law and grandson out.

Lin Qingyue looked at their leaving backs, snorted very impolitely, looked down at Brother Han who was nestled in her arms and was hurt, and said softly, "What's wrong with our Brother Han."

"Auntie." Brother Han hugged her neck, feeling very wronged. After a while, he seemed to realize that he was chubby, "Auntie let me down, I'm tired of holding me."

What a caring child, Lin Qingyue snorted again in her heart, what's so great about the Zhu family, she really thought how much royal blood she has, and the eldest princess of Zhu'an has a temperament. The eldest granddaughter here is purely corrupt, what kind of virtue.

"Not tired, Auntie is not tired at all. Our brother Han will be a handsome guy in the future, and he looks the best. Whoever says you are not good-looking, it is because of lack of eyesight." Lin Qingyue kissed him on the cheek, " If you don't believe me, ask your third aunt."

The little Jin family and the wives at the side heard it and nodded. The little Jin family did not have Lin Qingyue's temperament, so she touched Brother Han, "Your sister Lan and younger brother both say hello, don't you believe them? "

Brother Han has been attached to Sister Lan for more than a year since he returned to Shao's house. Naturally, he likes this sister very much. If the sister says he is good, then he is good. Nodding, the smile on his face is more

After that, Lin Qingran came to the side hall to see the guests. This scene was over long ago, and none of the guests was so open-mouthed that they wanted to make trouble. In the afternoon, after the guests are sent off.

Lin Qingran listened to Chu's mother, and on the bed beside him, Brother Han was lying on Zhengxiang who was taking a nap, his belly was bulging up and down. In fact, his son was very fat and chubby, but looking at it now, he is definitely cute and not ugly , if Lin Qingran heard such disgusting tone from the young lady of the Zhu family on the spot, her complexion would not be good. The poor Xiaoqi has a temper of "I say what I like, just say you bite me", otherwise the eldest aunt Don't you know how to say that, children speak freely, don't take it to heart.

After coming out, Mrs. Lu hasn't left yet. Looking at Lin Qingran's expression, she thought she was worried that Brother Han was too fat. After saying a few words, Lin Qingran smiled, "Mother, where do you want to go? Why don't I give the child food?" , Now is the time to grow taller, and it will grow taller in the future." Lin Qingran is still proud that her son has never been sick since he grew up, and he is in good health, and he does not overeat on weekdays. There is nothing wrong with better absorption.

"It's good if you can think like this. Neither you nor Ziyu are fat. Where will Brother Han be?" After hearing what happened to the Zhu family from his youngest daughter, Mrs. Lu didn't have a good impression, and now it's even worse. Yes, parenting is really mean.

"Mom, why would I worry about this? Fat, thin, tall, and short, they are all my sons." Lin Qingran took her to the gate, "Just relax, if you don't worry, come here often Live here."

"There's no one who is married and can't live without mother." Lu scolded her with a smile, "Go back, now that you have a good life, mother can rest assured."

Lin Qingran retorted, "When will I not let my mother rest assured?"

"Come on." He climbed up along the pole.

After seeing off Mrs. Lu, the housewarming banquet was over. Lin Qingran thought that all the guests had left, and the banquet living room was all cleaned up. When she went to the small garden, she found that there were still guests sitting in the pavilion.

Xiao Hongxuan hadn't left yet, he pulled Shao Ziyu to chat, and seemed to have drunk a lot of wine, Shao Ziyu saw Lin Qingran approaching from a distance, glanced at Xiao Hongxuan who was still thinking about pouring wine, "Why don't you leave when all the guests are gone. "

Lin Qingran approached and heard the protest of the Prince of the North, "Ziyu, I am a guest, how can you drive me away, I am your distinguished guest today."

"Why not." Shao Ziyu meant to drive him away.

Lin Qingran saw Xiao Hongxuan touching his body, took out a silver ticket, and slapped it on the table, "Here, I ate your food and drank your wine, give you money, and pour me wine. "

Shao Ziyu was not polite to him either, he picked up the banknote and handed it directly to Lin Qingran, and told the maid who was serving at the side, "Go get the wine." Then he pulled Lin Qingran to sit down.

Soon the wine was brought, and Xiao Hongxuan drank it down without knowing how much. He poured a glass, looked at Shao Ziyu with the wine glass and asked him, "Why doesn't she like me?"

Lin Qingran's eyebrows twitched, heh, feelings are just drinking to relieve sorrow.

Shao Ziyu poured himself a cup of tea, and answered him slowly for the umpteenth time, "Why does she like you."

"I, I am the son of the Northern Prince, my father is the emperor's younger brother, and my mother is the eldest daughter of a distinguished family."

"So." Shao Ziyu said lightly.

"So if she marries me, she can live a good life." Xiao Hongxuan was so old, it was the first time he liked a girl, and someone tried to test this girl, but the girl directly thought that he was not heroic enough, and Xiao Hongxuan was very hurt.

"Miss Guan came back this time because of her engagement." Shao Ziyu kindly reminded, in other words, if he has a marriage he likes, why would you want to intervene in the middle.

Xiao Hongxuan just looked at Shao Ziyu like this, his eyes were full of disappointment. It was on the night of January 28 that he saw Miss Guan in the backyard of the tea house in the downtown area and was attracted at first sight. She was so gentle and charming, but her skills were extraordinary. Her smile is bright and charming, unlike the girls in Luodu City.

When Shao Ziyu mentioned Miss Guan, Lin Qingran understood who the Prince of the North liked. Such a domineering woman really looked down on a 'weak' young man like Xiao Hongxuan.

"Ziyu, you don't understand." Xiao Hongxuan suddenly said such an unfathomable word, Shao Ziyu smiled shamelessly, "I don't understand."

"I think she is the one I'm destined for." The 19-year-old son of the Prince of the North, who had just begun to fall in love, was completely immersed in his own sad world and couldn't extricate himself from it, while Shao Ziyu laughed heartlessly beside him.

Lin Qingran pinched him, Shao Ziyu stopped laughing, and pushed him a cup of tea, "You said it was destined, her marriage was settled half a month ago, Miss Guan and her future husband-in-law are in love Yueyue, they knew each other when they were in the Yanzhou military camp, I think she is not destined to be the one for you."

Xiao Hongxuan's expression became even more entangled. He never thought about getting married and having children before, and his father and mother did not force him. He always felt that he would meet someone he liked. Now that he has met, but soon he will become someone else's wife. Xiao Hongxuan How painful is this tangled heart.

This side is still sad, but a young man hurried to the small garden and found Xiao Hongxuan in the pavilion, his face was full of anxiety, and he shouted out of breath, "My lord, no, it's not good, something serious happened !"

"Is there anything bigger than what I'm talking about now." Xiao Hongxuan yelled at him, and the young man came to him and said anxiously, "It's bigger than what you thought in your heart. The princess heard that you have a girl you like, so send someone to I went to inquire, and learned that only Ms. Liu and Ms. Guan were present that day, and Ms. Guan is engaged, and the concubine thinks that you are interested in Ms. Liu's family, so she has already sent someone to the door to say goodbye!"

(End of this chapter)