Shui Ling and Shui Yun had nothing to say, but Mu Xu coughed twice and replied, "I've been running around all morning, and I'm a little thirsty. It would be nice to have a cup of milk tea!"
milk tea?
Jiayin paused for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh.
Using her handbag as a cover, she took out a box of milk tea powder from her pocket and tossed it over.
"Just say you want it, why beat around the bush? We can't do without you! Besides, didn't you just have a drink last night?"
Mu Xu grinned roguishly, took the box, stuffed it into his arms, and then ran away as fast as he could.
Shuiyun and Shuiling were left staring at their master with strange expressions, clearly having a lot to say.
Jiayin then realized she had let something slip and quickly turned and headed towards the old house.
Shui Ling and Shui Yun caught up, and then the torrent of nagging began.
"Miss, Guard Mu is a man. Why did you see him at night and drink milk tea with him?"
"If someone sees you, your reputation will be ruined."
"Let alone outsiders, even the old lady and the fourth madam would be furious if they knew!"
Hearing the commotion, the warm spring breeze quickly swished over to listen in, but it was soon defeated by the chatter of the two maids…
Although Doctor Zhang had an eccentric temper and never spoke kindly, he had never left the Li family and the villagers since they met.
Moreover, from the time he fled the famine until now, he has wholeheartedly protected the villagers, young and old, and everyone treats him as an elder in their family.
Whenever someone stews meat or makes some fancy dishes, they always have the kids bring a plate to the old man.
This time, the old man's new drug, which he had been working on for several years, finally succeeded.
Regardless of age or gender, and whether they knew the importance of the new drug, everyone in the village was happy for the old man.
So, at dinner time, not only did Li Lao Er, Mr. Wen, and the Jia Ren brothers return.
Liu Zhiheng and Guo Wenhao also came to offer their congratulations. Along with Mr. Jiang and Gu Li, the men from each family filled three tables, bringing a long-lost liveliness to the quiet Li family courtyard.
Doctor Zhang was so pleased with himself that he was beaming with joy, and needless to say, he got completely drunk.
As everyone chatted and ate, the conversation turned to Jiaxi and Jia'an, who were about to return, as well as Jiayi and Liu Yang, who were about to become grooms. Everyone was filled with emotion and joy.
Every man has a restless heart.
Now that everyone is living a good life, peaceful and prosperous, the men are secretly planning to follow the fleet to Quanzhou, or even venture to foreign countries overseas.
As the excitement grew, the men even started taking turns, fueled by alcohol, to go out and broaden their horizons.
We can't all leave at once; after all, we need to leave people behind to protect our homes.
The women, having nothing to do at home and wanting to hear some excitement, all came with melon seeds and peanuts to listen to the novelty.
However, they overheard the old men in the house about to sneak away, so they gritted their teeth in anger, waiting for the drunkard to come home so they could have a good talk with them.
Needless to say, the next morning, the men would have several more purple bumps on their waists...
Meanwhile, on the other hand, while everyone in Xindu was eagerly anticipating the wedding, the wedding procession from Quanzhou finally arrived at the small courtyard rented by the bride's family and Shanhu, complete with gongs and drums.
The neighbors had been watching for a long time, and now they all came out to offer their congratulations.
Everyone knows that the bride's family is wealthy and gave their daughter a larger dowry.
But Coral, this orphan, actually prepared a dowry of thirty-six loads, complete with clothes, utensils, woodenware, and jewelry, which surprised everyone.
When everyone heard that the old army doctor had risked his life to gather herbs and prepare dowry money for his adopted daughter, they couldn't help but praise and admire him.
Everyone says that the old military doctor is getting on in years and has really gotten a great deal by taking a general's wife as his goddaughter.
Looking back now, it seems that good things are mutual, and the old man is indeed a man of deep affection and loyalty, and has truly fulfilled his responsibilities as a godfather.
The old military doctor sat in the main seat and, seeing Shanhu and Jiayi kneeling before him and kowtowing, couldn't help but wipe away his tears.
After seeing the young couple off, he loudly invited the neighbors to sit down and drink, shouting, "I, an old man half-buried in the ground, never thought I'd have such a happy day! Everyone, let's drink until we drop! Let's drink to our hearts' content!"
"Alright, don't worry, brother. We've been waiting for this wedding feast for days, we definitely won't hold back!"
"Yes, brother, you've spent half your life practicing medicine and accumulating good karma. Now your good fortune has come."
The sedan chair was carried by many people, and the neighbors, whether sincerely or just being polite, responded loudly.
Some people are quick to talk, and even good food and drink can't shut them up; they can't help but gossip.
"Miss Coral married General Li, the third young master of the Li family. I heard that the fourth young master of the Li family just brought his wife back, who is the queen of a foreign country! Does that mean Miss Coral will be sisters-in-law with the queen of a foreign country?"
"Haha, that's right. I've heard that all the young men in the Li family are quite capable. I heard that the eldest and second young masters in the capital married daughters of officials and scholars. So, our Miss Coral is indeed somewhat out of place."
Some people were quick-witted and stopped talking, laughing and saying, "The Li family is kind and righteous. They never care about a granddaughter-in-law's background when choosing a wife, and they treat her well and don't take concubines. Miss Coral will be very fortunate to marry into their family!"
Those around them realized what was happening and awkwardly laughed, quickly backing down the argument.
"Yes, yes, there is no one more fortunate than Coral."
"Yes, the young couple is destined to be together."
Not to mention the lively atmosphere in the courtyard, the Li family was naturally overjoyed at the prospect of having a new member.
Jiayi was a bit older than Liu Yang, so Jiayi and Shanhu went in first to pay their respects, and then Liu Yang and Linlang did.
The groom was equally tall and imposing, and the bride was as beautiful and dignified as ever; everyone couldn't help but praise her.
Grandma Li beamed with joy, and Sister Liu couldn't stop smiling either.
When Old Madam Tang and Madam Tang came to the wedding banquet, they couldn't help but feel envious.
The other guests in the courtyard were even more talkative, eager to say every happy thing in the world.
In fact, the Li family did not flaunt their wealth excessively.
But when we opened the door early this morning, guests came in droves, some we knew and some we didn't, all bringing gifts. The courtyard was almost bursting at the seams.
Since the visitors were guests, the Li family certainly couldn't turn them away.
Make a note of the gift list, and return the favor when you have the chance. It's just a matter of reciprocity.
The female guests in the inner courtyard felt they had come to the right place when they saw that both Old Madam Tang and Madam Tang were present.
Of course, they were even more curious about the queen of the foreign country, since they could never sit on the throne even if they spent their entire lives.
Seeing Aibei following Old Lady Li, neither arrogant nor humble, but just like a daughter-in-law, everyone was surprised and felt a sense of warmth, and gradually came to accept her.
Some of the bolder ones would strike up a conversation, and occasionally Aibei wouldn't understand, so they would gesture with their hands, creating a strangely lively atmosphere.
The young women, familiar with Wenyu, followed her and gathered around Aibei, asking about the different customs and traditions of the overseas countries. Their chatter added to the festive atmosphere.
Meanwhile, the outer courtyard was almost thrown into chaos by the arrival of General Tang and a group of generals from the Hailan Army.
When men get together, drinking is inevitable.
The Li family's food was top-notch, and they drank a lot of alcohol.
Liu Yang and Jia Yi had just entered the bridal chamber, lifted the bride's veil, and finished drinking the nuptial wine when they were dragged out to join the "battlefield."
Of course, Jiaxi, Jia'an, and Maoge'er, these three brothers, would protect their older brother.
We can't let our brothers get so drunk they're unconscious on their wedding night.
Thus, the brothers joined forces, and the situation became one where the Li brothers fought side by side.
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