Jiang Ling finally couldn't resist Wu Hua's endless praise and accepted the ruby.
"Thank you so much, little one! I love it! I'll definitely put it on the crown I wear at my wedding someday!"
Although Wu Hua didn't know why the inlay was only used during weddings, she knew that many, many people would attend the wedding ceremony.
She must have loved the gemstone she received from him so much when she chose to wear it at that time!
It nodded its little head happily: "Okay!"
Several people were chatting and drinking tea in the hall, while in the kitchen, the stove was roaring and everyone was busy at work.
The chefs, dressed in neat uniforms, their foreheads glistening with sweat, performed their tasks with practiced skill.
The plump and robust bison, after careful butchering
The cow's head was carefully stewed until the meat was tender.
The main parts of the cow were roasted until golden brown and crispy.
The outer skin is slightly charred while the inside is juicy, emitting an enticing aroma.
The oxtail is simmered into a soup, which is milky white and delicious!
Another group of chefs is preparing a feast of mountain delicacies.
The stew pot contains matsutake mushroom and chicken stew, made with premium matsutake mushrooms and old hen, simmered over low heat.
The cook next to them was stir-frying various mountain delicacies.
Braised pork with porcini mushrooms, stir-fried bamboo fungus with seasonal vegetables, stewed monkey head mushrooms with abalone sauce, etc.
The entire kitchen was filled with delicious aromas, and even the passing servants couldn't help but swallow hard.
The banquet began at Shen Shi Zhong (3-5 PM) with the setting off of firecrackers.
This time, Wu Hua didn't rush to watch the firecrackers; she was already experienced.
Knowing there will be plenty of opportunities to see these things during the New Year holidays, the most important things right now are the whole beef feast and the mountain delicacies feast.
The prefect led several people towards the dining hall, where the dining table was covered with a magnificent brocade tablecloth.
Various gold and silver utensils gleamed with dazzling light, and every dish of the whole beef feast had been carefully arranged in the center.
It is surrounded by all kinds of exquisite mountain delicacies, colorful and dazzling.
After everyone was seated, the prefect raised his glass and gave a speech, first thanking Heaven for the bountiful harvest of the year, and praying for even greater prosperity for his family and peace and prosperity for the country in the coming year.
Afterwards, we thanked Mr. Yuan for his kindness in bringing his grandson to our home for a banquet!
After drinking the cup in one gulp, the prefect signaled to his steward to prepare music.
The musicians gently plucked the strings, and the melodious music filled the ears of everyone present, perfectly suited to the New Year's atmosphere!
Wu Hua was now fully focused, ready to savor the delicacies on the table.
Qin Luo and the maid serving the food were both putting food on its plate, and Old Yuan also occasionally put a piece of food on its plate.
The prefect finally understood that what Wu Hua had said before was true; it ate more by itself than all four of them combined.
Seeing that Mr. Yuan didn't seem to object, I knew it probably ate a lot at home too.
Although he had prepared a lot of food today, he was still worried that it wouldn't be enough.
She then summoned the butler and whispered a few words of advice in his ear.
After the butler left, the second round of dishes began to be served shortly afterward.
Wu Hua was happy to see the dishes being served, even though she had promised to eat less.
But the idea is to eat a little of each dish, so that if more of these dishes are served, the animal can eat more. Just thinking about it makes me happy!
As night fell, the prefectural governor's mansion was brightly lit.
The crackling sound of firecrackers outside the mansion mingled with the laughter inside.
After the meal, the prefect invited Yuan Lao to his study to discuss the paintings.
Old Yuan was also very interested, but he was worried that Qin Luo and Wu Hua would feel awkward in an unfamiliar place.
The next second, Wu Hua grabbed Qin Luo and Jiang Ling, running into the courtyard while shouting at him.
"Grandpa, you go play with Uncle! I'll take my brother and Auntie to set off fireworks!"
Upon hearing this, Yuan Longping shouted back, "Alright! You guys be careful!"
The prefect then pulled him toward the study.
"Don't worry about it. With a dozen servants following us, what could possibly happen?"
Old Yuan thought it made sense, so he followed him to the study with peace of mind.
Qin Luo, Wu Hua, and Jiang Ling stood in the courtyard, watching the butler and the others light the fire.
The moment it was lit, Wu Hua covered her ears and urged the two of them to hurry up.
"Luo Luo, Auntie, quickly cover your ears!"
Seeing how adorable its little face was, the two of them followed suit.
Watching the dazzling fireworks rise into the sky, Qin Luo couldn't help but think of Qin Yunhe, who was far away on the frontier.
All those she cared about, whether it was the Qin family, or Mu Feng, Mu Xiuyu, and Jingming.
Or perhaps Fan Xing and Xia Beinian were peacefully spending the New Year at home or in a temple.
Only Qin Yunhe is still suffering far away on the frontier.
I wonder if he had his New Year's Eve dinner. In this cold weather, will he at least have a bowl of hot soup?
Qin Yunhe, who was being remembered, was currently bandaging his wounds in his military tent.
Taking advantage of the New Year holiday when everyone was off guard, the enemy launched an attack on the border between Pingzhao and other regions.
Qin Yunhan, eager to make a name for himself, was lured into a trap by the enemy. Qin Yunhe, Jinbao, and Shouhou were also caught in the crossfire.
They immediately rushed over to rescue them, and all three ended up sustaining serious injuries.
On the contrary, Qin Yunhan only had a small cut on his arm.
After the enemy troops retreated, he took on the responsibility of caring for the three of them.
"Second cousin, you don't need to be so careful. Just wrap them up quickly!"
Qin Yunhan looked at Qin Yunhe, whose face was streaked with tears, and dared not use his hands too hard, for fear of hurting him.
"It's all my fault. If I hadn't acted impulsively, the three of you wouldn't be injured like this! And now you're all stuck in bed during the New Year..."
Seeing his self-blame, Qin Yunhe could only endure the pain and try to comfort him.
"Although it was a bit impulsive, we killed a lot more enemy soldiers this time! It feels great just thinking about it!"
Jinbao, standing to the side, chimed in, "Yes! After guarding the city for so long, this is the first time I've truly understood the meaning of joining the army!"
The skinny monkey, as always, chimed in, "Yes!"
Looking at the three seriously injured people, Qin Yunhan couldn't stop his tears.
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