Chapter 139 Zhao Family Birthday Banquet
The second branch of the Mohist family has undergone significant changes.
Everyone seems to be very busy and doesn't even have time to sit together and talk.
Don't even mention Mo Yi and his daughter, they hardly ever come home all day.
Wang and Mo Wen were also busy with the dowry.
Wang Xiujuan had a rift with her brother-in-law and Mo Yi, but she was still nice to her niece. She helped with the work and taught her as she went along, fearing that it would be too much trouble for her to take care of things in the future. Therefore, Mo Wen was also very efficient in her work during this period.
After a busy day, Wang felt bitter when she thought about her marriage in name only as she was about to go to sleep.
She knew that Mo Yi was going to visit the Zhao family.
Deep down, she wanted Mo Yi to let Mo Wen go with her. Then they could go to the Queen's family first, the Prince of Qi's family. If they had a good relationship, it would be of great benefit to their daughter's future.
But as the date approached, Mo Yi had no intention of doing so at all.
Instead, I heard that Mo Yuan was preparing a birthday gift for the old lady.
Would you rather take your cousin with you than your biological sister?
Wang was very angry, but she didn't dare to call over and scold him as she did in the past.
Thinking back again, it seemed like I hadn't said a few words to Mo Yi throughout the entire spring.
How did we as a family end up like this?
"This damn girl is just a debt collector! She treats Mo Yuan better than her own sister! She is such an ungrateful person..."
Mo Wen was finishing the work in his hands and pretending not to hear.
"Wenwen, the Zhao family, mother wants you to go and take a look... After all, it's that kind of family. If you get along well with them, it will only benefit you in the future in the Xu family."
"Hmph... forget it, mother." Mo Wen didn't even raise her head: "I don't mean that, and I don't mean that either! Don't you understand? Our relationship as sisters has come to an end!" Although she said this, Mo Wen was still very conflicted and anxious.
Just as my mother said, the Zhao family is not an ordinary family, and I will definitely see them in social occasions in the future.
By then, the relationship will be different if it is familiar or unfamiliar!
However, now that things have come to this, let alone that she has no mood to save the situation, even if she did: The princess doesn't even give me a chance! If I ignore her, then I don't care. Who's afraid of whom? I'll live my own life in the future!
However, when I saw Mo Yi and Mo Yuan, dressed up beautifully and smelling fragrant, getting into the car that day, only I knew the sourness and regret in my heart.
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The Zhao family lived not far from the Prince of Qi's palace.
The house was large and elegant, with a garden, a pond, and a small martial arts arena.
However, the men of the Zhao family are basically in the army, and they return to the capital in turns, and there is hardly a time when all of them are in the capital at once.
Therefore, the house appears large, sparsely populated, and somewhat empty.
Li Jing came back, but there were still many things to do, so even though the old lady's birthday was coming, except for his two cousins, everyone else remained in the local army.
The palace disaster that year was a heavy blow to the Zhao family.
Ten years later, he still hasn't recovered. On weekdays, he rarely interacts with outsiders and lives his life behind closed doors.
For a big event like today, only a small number of relatives and friends were invited.
Concubine Feng and Concubine Tian from the Prince of Qi's mansion arrived first with Princess Wenxiu, Li Shaofeng, and Qian Jie'er, the daughter of Concubine Tian.
The old lady sat in the main hall.
Today, she wore a crimson gown with flowers and butterflies and a black pleated skirt, which was very festive.
She wore a jade hairpin on her head and a jade bracelet on her wrist, but no other ornaments.
Although the old man has a head full of white hair, he does have a youthful face.
Her daughters-in-law are all dead, and now her grandsons' wives, that is, Li Jing's aunts, are serving her.
Also present were the great-grandson's wife, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, great-great-granddaughter, and a host of other women.
They are all dressed up from head to toe, giving the impression of wealth and luxury.
The old lady was in high spirits and had already read through them one by one. She was also very smart and could remember everything. She praised them one by one after she finished reading them...
The two concubines of the Prince of Qi's palace were traveling with their three children, followed by a large group of servants. When they came in, the place was full of people.
Concubine Feng and Concubine Tian stepped forward first and saluted: "Congratulations to the old lady!"
"You are here, come and sit down!"
Then, Princess Wenxiu brought her brothers and sisters forward to kowtow: "Grandfather, I wish you good fortune as vast as the East Sea and a long life as great as the Southern Mountains!"
This is the fifth generation. "Xiangxiang, come here quickly and let the ancestor take a look..."
The old lady first extended her hand to Princess Wenxiu...
"Look at my Xiangxiang, she has grown into a big girl! She is so pretty, and the shirt she is wearing today is also pretty!"
Princess Wenxiu wore a pink butterfly dress and a jeweled locket.
She looked at the old lady with a somewhat excited expression.
Today, Miss Zhou Jiu, who had always been by my side, did not come.
After the emperor granted their marriage, they both cried secretly.
Although Zhou Jiuniang was beautiful, she did not have an easy life at home. Her father was the youngest son of the Zhou family. He had a bad temper and favored his concubine over his wife. Her mother was timid and cowardly because she could not give birth to a son. She had no say in anything at home, and even the matters in her own yard were decided by her aunt. She was sick all day and suspicious.
She just knew that she was secretly holding Zhou Jiuniang hostage and telling her all kinds of groundless speculations.
Princess Wenxiu has been living in the Zhou family. Although they are very kind to her and her life is not difficult, she is still living in her mother's family... She has heard gossips. She and Zhou Jiuniang have been together since they were young, and they are quite dependent on each other.
She really hoped that Aunt Jiu could be her mother.
But it didn't work out... The Zhou family's plan came to nothing, and Zhou Jiuniang was too embarrassed to return home.
This made Princess Wenxiu hate the man from the Mohist School from the bottom of her heart.
Yesterday, Concubine Feng specifically told her: Today, the future princess will also come to the Zhao family. She asked her to be polite and considerate, and not to lose her manners. In the future, they will be a family and get along better.
Although she didn't answer after hearing this, she felt even more dissatisfied.
Seeing the deep love and concern in the old lady's eyes, tears almost flowed out...
Shao Ge'er grew up carefree and had no interest in the white-haired old lady in front of him. He turned around and looked at the little boy from the Zhao family, intending to go over and play with them.
"Shao brother..." The old lady called, but he didn't hear it.
Concubine Feng hurriedly pushed him gently, "Shao Ge'er, the ancestor is calling you!"
Shao Ge'er blinked his eyes, clenched his little fists, and bowed again, "Congratulations to the ancestor!" in a baby voice.
This made the old lady laugh, "Is the prince back?"
Concubine Feng replied very gently: "The prince came back the day before yesterday in the evening, and went to the morning court today. The prince was thinking about you, so he asked me to come first. I think he will be here soon."
Her tone and expression... made Aunt Zhao a little worried: Concubine Feng has been in charge of the family for several years and has given birth to Shao Ge'er.
This time Qilang got a young girl from a small family to be his princess.
This mansion will be in chaos in the future... When Zhao Hui comes, I have to ask her...
"Look, old lady, the prince asked Li Niang to prepare a gift for you..." The maid beside her held a tree of red coral. "It's bright red, it will add some joy to your birthday party!"
The old lady narrowed her eyes and looked at it. "This big, fine red coral is rare! Your Highness is thoughtful! I hope you can come to see me more often, don't spend so much money!"
"You are our pillar of support. We are showing our filial piety, not spending money! This is my gift to you!" Concubine Tian said with a smile, and handed over a peacock green bracelet with both hands.
Although the beads are not big, the color is extremely rare!
After all, the Tian family’s business is everywhere... look at this move!
Concubine Feng secretly resented her, knowing that she was showing off her wealth.
This was because the red coral was sent by Prince Qi's Palace, so Concubine Tian's move was unnecessary!
Fortunately, she was prepared. She smiled and said, "I'm not as rich as Sister Tian. This is made for you by Li Niang herself!" She took out a headband.
"Okay, okay!" The old lady asked the maids around her to put away the candied haws. "You are all very filial! Sit down. Xiangxiang, Shao Ge'er and Qianqian... Let me tell you, your aunt Yunqing made candied haws with her own hands and put them in the ice cellar. Take them out and eat them later!"
How could children not like to eat this? They all nodded in agreement.
After a while of trouble, everyone finally sat down peacefully.
It seems that person hasn't come yet... Concubine Feng looked around but didn't see him. She didn't know what kind of person he was...
Humph! After all, legitimate children are more popular!
The old lady pulled Li Xiangling first and talked to her the most.
My brother Shao is still at the back of the queue!
I got angry again, but immediately reacted: What happened to me recently?
"Aunt, Shao Ge'er wants to eat candied haws!"
The two aunts, one named Zhao Yunqing and the other named Zhao Yunkai, were also fifteen or sixteen years old. They looked quite similar. They had round faces and big eyes, had practiced martial arts, and were quite heroic.
"Ancestor, Yunqing took them to get the candied haws!" Zhao Yunqing spoke very straightforwardly.
"Go ahead! Be careful, don't get close to the water, and don't climb the rockery!"
"yes!"
At the gate, Nanny Zhao and the Mo sisters arrived and were getting off the carriage.
Another group of people came over.
The first person was riding a black horse and wearing a black robe, with a stern face.
When Nanny Zhao saw this, she said to Mo Yi, "The prince is here!" and went to greet him.
"Madam Zhao..." Li Jing dismounted.
"Madam Zhao!" someone nearby shouted, "What a coincidence, we meet at the door." This was Li Chang.
Mo Yi whispered to Mo Yuan, "His Royal Highness Prince Qi is here..."
After saying that, she walked forward and Mo Yuan quickly followed behind.
Finally, I get to see that great man in person...
Sorry for the late update.
Actually, I have been having a very bad sleep recently. I dare not stay up late at night, so I go to bed early, but I can't fall asleep at all. I stare blankly, and then I get up late the next day. I have no energy all day.
I usually set up the framework the day before, get up at 6am, and review it twice. I post around 8:30am.
But this vicious cycle has made it difficult for me to keep up.
I try to...
(End of this chapter)
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