"Oh, that's a great idea!" Cat Brother immediately nodded and replied, "Fourth Sister-in-law is a queen, and countless people are curious and want to see her. Grandma and the aunts aren't here, so you, Princess Zhang Luo, are the perfect person to attend the flower viewing banquet."

"Also, remember to send an invitation to the academy. My eldest brother and sixth brother have finished their exams and are going to become officials, but your brother will be staying at the academy for another two years."

"I don't expect the academy to pay much attention to me, just don't keep me tied down and let me do my homework all day long."

Jiayin rolled her eyes, feeling helpless at her brother's laziness. "Aren't you planning to take the imperial examinations? The academy is a place for studying, but you're treating it like a temporary inn!"

Cat Brother smiled ingratiatingly, "Don't say that, little sister. Hehe, I've been busy writing my travelogue about overseas trips lately. Once I've finished writing it, I'll definitely go back and study hard."

When he said that, everyone just laughed it off and no one took it seriously.

Ultimately, the most fortunate of the Li family boys is Cat Boy. His older brother has already achieved academic success with flying colors, and his other cousins ​​are all outstanding as well.

When it came to him, he didn't have the responsibility or pressure of bringing glory to the family. All he had to do was make himself happy and not cause trouble for his family.

After exchanging a few more casual words and briefly discussing the details of the flower-viewing banquet, everyone dispersed.

Zhimin and Xiujie were going to browse the calligraphy and painting shops, and Lige'er, Maoge'er, and Guo Wenhao were all dragged away to act as their advisors.

Guo Wenhao originally wanted to say a few words to Jiayin, but he wasn't given the chance at all.

Mu Xu quickly added, "Princess, let's go to the fruit and vegetable shop. There's a lot to do for the flower viewing party, so we need to go back early to discuss it with the eldest young mistress."

Jiayin nodded, turned and went to the fruit and vegetable shop and the hot pot shop, took today's account book and went straight back to Suijintan.

Wan'er and Aibei took the children and the maids who served them at home to the hot spring valley.

At this time of year, many flowers in the valley are in bloom, and a light mist hangs in the air, creating a scene of breathtaking beauty, like a fairyland.

There were no outsiders around, and the orchards on the mountain were quiet and peaceful. As long as they guarded the entrance to the valley, all the women and children could play happily for most of the day.

So, when they got home, they all had smiles on their faces.

Jiayin had just baked two batches of pastries, made milk tea, and squeezed juice. When she saw everyone return, she had Shuiling and Shuiyun come up to her.

Everyone cheered and ate heartily.

The children clung to their aunt's legs, their little mouths practically dripping with honey as they exclaimed, "Auntie is the best! Auntie's desserts are the most delicious!"

Jiayin was all smiles as she was coaxed, and she hugged and kissed them one by one.

After Wan'er and Aibei had eaten their fill, they asked about things in the city.

Jiayin gave a brief explanation, and then brought up the matter of the flower viewing banquet. Wan'er immediately agreed, and Aibei had no objections either.

So Jiayin asked Shuiling to write down most of the guest list.

After nightfall, Li Lao Er and Mr. Wen returned with Jia Ren and the others.

Li Laosan went back to the academy, and Jia Huan stayed behind to look after the restaurant and several shops, so he didn't come back either.

When Li Lao Er heard that a flower-viewing banquet was to be held, he added the wives of two close colleagues to the guest list.

Mr. Wen also had two more children, both from families close to Mrs. Wen.

Because the flower viewing banquet was to be held back at the Earl's Mansion, Aibei was still somewhat reluctant to leave Broken Gold Beach.

Broken Gold Beach wasn't the best scenery she had ever seen in her life, but it was the place that made her feel most at ease and warm.

No wonder her husband longed to return here while he was at sea...

The next morning, Li Lao Er and Mr. Wen hurriedly went into town again.

Their busy schedule didn't end just because the Northern Expeditionary Army set off.

On the contrary, they have to put in more effort than before.

With the army stationed abroad, all their support and confidence rested in the imperial court. Any slight disturbance would have a tremendous impact and cause great harm to the Northern Expeditionary Army.

While Wan'er was busy writing invitations and making purchases, Jiayin helped her sister-in-law prepare ingredients and other items.

Of course, the most important thing is still the flowers, after all, it's a flower appreciation banquet.

Even though everyone knows that flower viewing is just a gimmick, they still have to make it look nice.

Fortunately, some peach trees were planted in the space, and they will soon be in full bloom.

Jiayin simply moved the peach tree out and planted it in the Earl's garden.

In this way, after the flower-viewing banquet ended, the family could also eat peaches in late summer.

In the midst of our busy lives, the days fly by.

That day, Caiyun suddenly came from the palace, and Jiayin quickly pulled her aside to chat.

"What has the princess been up to in the palace? Why haven't you come to visit me lately? Did the third princess eat the pastries that were sent to the palace before?"

Caiyun remained composed and answered thoughtfully, "Thank you for your concern, Princess. The princess ate the pastries you sent earlier and liked them very much. She often talks about you and thinks of you all the time."

"However, the princess is currently celebrating a happy occasion and is feeling shy, so she shouldn't be out and about."

Jiayin was taken aback for a moment, then quickly asked, "Has the princess's marriage been arranged?"

Shui Ling and Shui Yun, also curious, laughed and urged, "Sister Caiyun, tell us quickly, has the Third Princess really chosen a husband?"

Caiyun nodded with a smile, "Yes, the imperial decree has just been issued. His Majesty has bestowed a marriage upon the Third Princess and Prince Lu!"

"Oh, it really is Prince Lu! Prince Lu is such a good man, handsome and kind!"

"That's right, he even won the third-highest rank in the imperial examination this time! He and the princess are a perfect match, a truly handsome couple."

Shui Ling and Shui Yun showered the princess with praise, all because they were happy for the Third Princess.

Jiayin was also delighted and laughed, "Since the imperial decree has been issued, what is there for the princess to be shy about! Tell her she must come to my family's flower viewing banquet. I've arranged for a young female tutor to tell stories. If she misses the excitement, don't blame me for not telling her!"

Caiyun's eyes lit up when she heard this, and she quickly replied, "Yes, I will definitely tell the princess when I get back. The princess has been thinking about those little female teachers that the princess taught for a long time, and I didn't expect that she would actually be willing to invite them to appear at this flower appreciation banquet."

Previously, Jiayin once went to the relief agency to pick up her second uncle and overheard a few children arguing. Two little girls were particularly quick-witted and had funny and cute expressions.

She suddenly had a brilliant idea, so she wrote some crosstalk routines and had the two little girls practice them.

Unexpectedly, the two little girls were extremely talented and learned very quickly.

A month ago, when the matriarch of the Jia family celebrated her birthday, Jiayin sent two little maids to perform a short piece, which made all the women laugh non-stop, creating a very lively scene.

The two young girls received more than twenty taels of silver as a reward, enough to support them for five or six years without worrying about food and drink.

In the relief agency, children who were unwilling to study would be taught some skills to make a living.

Therefore, Jiayin discussed it with her second uncle and added this way of making money to the list.

The two girls on either side were both under ten years old. They went in and out of the inner quarters of various households to tell stories to the women and relieve their boredom, so they wouldn't cause any trouble.