Tiantang

Chapter 297 Family Dinner
Chapter 305

Li Tengkong coquettishly "argued" with Cui Ying for a while, but in the end it was because in front of some servants and servants, he should not be too disrespectful and lose his composure, and he wanted to have the image and majesty of the princess and the third-rank wife, so he hurriedly gave up.

After a while, Cui Ying frowned suddenly, called Zhang Li, the manager, and asked, "Ruyan Ruyu, why didn't you invite General Xiao and Mrs. Li over?"

Zhang Li ran over from not far away, startled, and said softly, "If you go back to the princess, because it's a family banquet, I didn't invite General Xiao and Mrs. Li..."

Cui Ying raised her eyebrows and said in a deep voice, "That's not right. General Xiao is the elder brother of the prince. He is like a brother. He is in the house. How can you not invite him? Come on, sister Kong'er, come with me to the other courtyard. Please invite Brother Xiao and his wife." Come over for a feast!"

Li Tengkong knew that Cui Ying was referring to Xiao Shisanlang. Although Xiao Shisanlang also had an official status, he never bought another house and stayed in a courtyard on the easternmost side of Yongning Palace.

During Zhang Xuan's reign in Longshuo, Xiao Shisanlang's wife Li Susu's younger sister Li Xiuxiu officially married into the Cui family as the Liu family's daughter Zhang Xiuxiu, and became the wife of Cui Ying's elder brother Cui Huan.She is a regular wife, not a concubine.

Obviously, without the existence of Zhang Xuan and Cui Ying, it would be difficult for the Cui family to accept Li Xiuxiu as their official wife because of her background.

Today's two sisters, Li Susu, have their own ideal destinations. Xiao Shisanlang is the confidant and brave general beside King Yongning. Although his rank is not higher than the fifth rank, everyone knows that Zhang Xuan respects this righteous brother very much.

With Xiao Shisanlang's military merits, this is not the case, but he is indifferent to fame and fortune, and he is unwilling to go too far in the officialdom.He only wanted to stay with Zhang Xuan and protect his wife and children to live a stable life without worrying about food and clothing, that was enough.Therefore, in Zhang Xuan's list of heroes reported to the court, Xiao Shisanlang has always been very inconspicuous.

It is also for this reason that although Zhang Xuan has repeatedly stated that he would buy a mansion for Xiao Shisanlang and set up a separate family, Xiao Shisanlang has never agreed.

Xiao Shisanlang and Zhang Xuan returned to Beijing together, and at the moment he was playing with his wife Li Susu in his courtyard, enjoying the family happiness with his babbling son, when suddenly he heard a maid report that it was Princess Yongning and Mrs. Yanning County visiting , was taken aback, and hurried out to greet him.

Cui Ying smiled and saluted, "Cui Ying pays homage to brother and sister-in-law!"

Li Tengkong naturally saluted behind Cui Ying.

Xiao Shisanlang laughed, "Why are younger brothers and sisters so polite, please come in!"

Xiao Shisanlang was originally a wealthy man in the world, with a bold temperament, and he became sworn brothers with Zhang Xuan, because of their love, they did not distinguish between each other, and he didn't think there was anything wrong with his brother's wife saluting him.

However, although his wife Li Susu was once reduced to the world of mortals, she was also from an official family, and she was terrified when she saw this.Now that Cui Yinggui is the Princess of Yongning, in Chang'an City, the only ones Cui Ying can meet with are her parents and the royal family.

Although my husband and Zhang Xuan have the names of brothers, they are also subordinates of King Yongning. Wouldn't it be nice for the mistress Cui Ying to salute... Li Susu quickly handed her son Xiao Ding in her arms to the maid next to her, and turned to solemnly The matter went on paying homage vigorously, "The daughter of the people Li Susu pays homage to Princess Yongning and Madam Yanning County, the daughter of the people is late to greet her, please forgive the sin of the princess and madam!"

Cui Ying smiled lightly, and hurried forward to help Li Susu up, and said angrily, "Sister-in-law, don't be so unfamiliar with Yinger, why should my family be so alien. If sister-in-law Xiuxiu knows that Yinger has neglected sister-in-law, my brother How can you agree?"

Li Susu's younger sister is Cui Huan's wife and Cui Ying's sister-in-law.

Therefore, there is also a reason why Cui Ying respects Li Susu, not only because of the close relationship between Zhang Xuan and Xiao Shisanlang.

"Sister-in-law, today the mansion is hosting a banquet for Mr. Lang when he returns to Beijing, and we invite brother and sister-in-law to come and gather together." Cui Ying formally invited.

Li Susu hesitated, "This is a family banquet in the royal residence. Is it inappropriate for the Nu family and Thirteen Lang to attend..."

"If my sister-in-law talks about seeing outsiders like this again, Yinger will be angry." Cui Ying grabbed Li Susu's arm, "My brother and sister-in-law Xiuxiu will also come over."

However, Li Tengkong walked over and hugged the handsome little Xiao Ding from the arms of the maid. After a little teasing, the child giggled, which made everyone laugh, and the atmosphere suddenly became warm.

Xiao Shisanlang and his wife finally agreed to bring their son to the banquet together.As the hostess of Yongning Palace, Cui Ying came to invite her in person. It would be a lie for Li Susu to say that she was not moved by this kind of respect.As for Xiao Shisanlang, although he was careless, he was not unmoved.

When Cui Ying, Li Tengkong and Xiao Shisanlang brought Xiao Ding back to the vestibule of the palace, Zhang Xuan had already finished his banquet in the palace and returned to the palace.

Seeing Xiao Shisanlang and his wife coming, Zhang Xuan greeted them with a big laugh, and nodded to Li Susu first, "Sister-in-law!"

Then Zhang Xuan hugged Xiao Ding from the arms of the maid, hehe smiled and said, "Little guy, do you still recognize me?"

Xiao Xiao Ding blinked his big bright eyes, stretched out his chubby little hands like green onions, and grabbed Zhang Xuan's nose, babbling.

"This kid is not afraid of life, he looks a bit like a brother." Zhang Xuan smiled wryly, "Little guy, don't scratch my nose, huh?"

Xiao Shisanlang also laughed, and motioned Li Susu to take the child quickly.

But when Li Susu wanted to take over the child, Xiao Xiao Ding quit, his small body struggled, and he clung to Zhang Xuan's arms with all his strength and did not let go.

Zhang Xuan laughed heartily, "Look, this child hits me right, well, let me hold it."

At this moment, a servant's shout came from outside the door: Master Cui and Mrs. Zheng are here!Mr. Cui and Mrs. Zhang are here!
Zhang Xuan turned his head and glanced at Cui Ying, thinking that his father-in-law and uncle came...

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Zhang Xuan and Cui Ying went out together.

"My son-in-law pays homage to his father-in-law and mother-in-law." Zhang Xuan led Cui Ying to pay respects.

With his current position of authority, there are not many people who can bear his gift, except for the elders.

But even though they were elders, Cui Ju and his wife were a little awkward, so they quickly got up to help Zhang Xuan and Cui Ying, and exchanged a few greetings with a smile.

Cui Ju's eldest son, Cui Jin, is still in Lingzhou. Cui Jin is also on the list of heroes this time. According to Zhang Xuan's estimate, it is absolutely possible for Cui Jin to be the prefect or governor of the state in Longshuo. However, Zhang Xuan is temporarily He didn't want Cui Jin to leave Lingzhou.The Metropolitan Governor's Mansion has many affairs, especially some confidential matters, which are inconvenient to be handed over to outsiders. It is most appropriate for Cui Jin to act as the agent.

"Father-in-law, my eldest brother is still in Lingzhou with his business affairs, so I dragged my son-in-law to ask my father-in-law and mother-in-law for him."

Cui Ju nodded happily. Cui Jin followed Zhang Xuan to Longshuo. In a year, he already had a promising future. If he follows this momentum, although Cui Jin is not a direct descendant, he will be able to set up another family in the future. sui generis.As a father, of course he is happy.

Mrs. Zheng was somewhat disapproving.For Cui Ju, the eldest son born to a concubine, she felt a little repulsive in her heart.It's just that in her capacity, it's hard to say anything, it's all the Cui family after all.

Zhang Xuan turned his head to Cui Huan who hadn't seen him for a long time.

Cui Huan hurriedly cupped his fists and said, "My lord!"

Zhang Xuan smiled, "Brother is well."

Zhang Xiuxiu came over with a blushing face, bowed her knees, and said softly, "Xiuxiu pays homage to brother!"

Zhang Xuan couldn't help laughing, "Xiuxiu, you are not only my sister, but also my sister-in-law, this... get up!"

Zhang Xiuxiu insisted on bowing, "No matter what time it is, Xiuxiu will always be my brother's sister!"

Zhang Xuan almost rehabilitated Zhang Xiuxiu, rescued her from the Jiaofang Division, and painstakingly arranged for her to worship the Liu family as her mother, and marry into the Cui family as Zhang Xuan's younger sister, realizing the rebirth of Nirvana.Therefore, in Zhang Xiuxiu's heart, no one can replace Zhang Xuan's position.

Zhang Xuan saw that Zhang Xiuxiu's eyes were agitated and slightly red, and he couldn't help feeling a little bit emotional. He sighed and said, "Xiuxiu, you are married to your elder brother. I was not present in Longshuo, but you should have received my gift." Bar?"

When Zhang Xuan said this, Zhang Xiuxiu's face immediately turned red, and Cui Huan's expression also became a little strange.

On the occasion of their wedding, Zhang Xuan sent someone from Longshuo to send a gift. There is no need to mention gold and silver. Invented three-point formula.

This made Zhang Xiuxiu ashamed.

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backyard.

Hua Nuer held Huan Niang's little hand, stood in the courtyard and watched the bustling activities in the vestibule of the palace.

Yongning Prince's Mansion held a grand banquet to celebrate Zhang Xuan's return. It was extremely lively, just like New Year's Eve.But with Huanniang and herself, it was deserted, and Hua Nuer felt a little uncomfortable.

After returning to the mansion with Zhang Xuan, she didn't see people very much, and devoted herself to taking care of Huan Niang.Hearing that her apprentice Li Tengkong got the title of third-rank imperial order because of a blessing in disguise, she actually felt a little envious, and at the same time felt a little lonely.

Hua Nuer stared at it for a long time, then sighed quietly, and prepared to take Huan Niang back to her room to rest.

At this time, I heard Huanniang's clear and soft voice, "Aunt Hua, does Daddy want Huanniang?"

Hua Nuer was startled, and leaned over to look.

I saw a trace of uneasiness and fear in Huanniang's clear and bright eyes.To the eight-year-old Huanniang, this is not only a change of environment, but also a metaphor for some unknown fear.

Hua Nuer couldn't help feeling sorry for her, pinched Huan Niang's little nose and smiled, "Huan Niang is so good, why is your father reluctant to let you go! Huan Niang is so good, your father just returned to Beijing and is busy with business, wait for him When I'm done, I'll come to see Huanniang."

"Who said Daddy doesn't want Huanniang anymore? Huh?" Suddenly, Zhang Xuan's clear laughter came from the gate of the courtyard.

Huanniang was overjoyed, she quickly put aside Hua Nuer's hand and ran to the door.

(End of this chapter)