"Thank you, General. Master Guiyi is here to visit you." Chuyi came to report at the door.
Xie Enhong waved happily:
"Please come in."
In a moment, Master Guiyi came into the room, wrapped in coldness, and the room became a little warmer. Chu Er immediately brought him a cup of hot tea.
"Hurry and sit down."
"Thank you."
Master Guiyi held the teacup in both hands, and when he saw the people in the room, he smiled kindly:
"I just wanted to ask for a glass of water, but I didn't expect so many noble people to come."
In the past few days, Concubine Wen has become accustomed to the presence of Master Guiyi.
Since Xie Enhong lived in seclusion here, Master Guiyi often came to visit and they became good friends. The two of them often sat together drinking tea and playing chess to pass the time.
Although his face was ugly and horribly burned, he spoke gently and had an elegant demeanor, and was a very approachable person.
Xie Enhong smiled and said:
"Guiyi, you came just in time. I have something to trouble you with."
Master Guiyi clasped his hands together and said, "What troubles can we talk about? Feel free to talk."
Xie Enhong said:
"It's like this, my adopted daughter is about to get engaged to the Regent, and I would like you to help me choose an auspicious day."
"That's not difficult."
Master Guiyi looked at the two of them:
"Please tell me your birth dates."
Chu Di spoke first.
Concubine Wen's expression was a little obscure.
Li'er was not her biological child, so she didn't know the exact time and just gave a rough number.
Master Guiyi pinched his fingers and pondered for a moment.
After a while, he opened his eyes and said:
"If it's before the New Year, the 21st day of the twelfth lunar month is a good day. If it's after the New Year, it's the end of February."
Chu Di said slowly, "The end of February is too far away, so let's set it on the 21st of the twelfth lunar month."
It is now mid-October, and there are still two months, enough time to prepare.
Concubine Wen smiled and nodded:
"Okay, okay, in these two months, Sister Xin and I will be able to finish making the wedding dress."
Chu Li couldn't help but ask, "Mother, I heard that in folk marriages, women sew their own wedding dresses by hand. Why don't you let me embroider it myself?"
Concubine Wen and Concubine Xin's expressions changed slightly, and even the maids Chuyi who were serving beside them had chagrined expressions.
Let her do it herself...
Last time, she cut three pieces of cloth before she made a sachet.
The duck embroidered on the sachet was crooked and really unsightly. If it was embroidered on a wedding dress...
Wouldn't it become the laughing stock of the whole city?
Concubine Wen said hurriedly, "Let me come. I live with General Xie, so I have to find something to do. Otherwise, I will be idle all day long. How can I stay idle?"
Xin Fei: "Yes, yes!"
Chu Li wanted to say something else, but outside the door, Chu San came over with his sleeves rolled up:
"Miss, lunch is ready."
Concubine Wen immediately changed the subject: "Let's go and have dinner."
Xin Fei: "Yes, yes!"
At the dinner table, Chu Li no longer bothered about embroidering the wedding dress. Instead, Concubine Wen and Concubine Xin were very enthusiastic in picking up food for Xie Enhong.
Xie Enhong waved his hands repeatedly and raised the bowl to the left:
"Thank you for your kindness, Empress Xin. I really can't eat that much."
Bang!
The bowl sank.
Concubine Wen, who was sitting on the left, took the opportunity to scoop him a large spoonful of chicken stewed with ginseng. "Thank you, General. You're welcome. Li'er said that your legs and feet are not good. You often can't get up because of knee pain. This ginseng soup is the most nourishing."
Xie Enhong quickly raised the bowl to the right.
"Empress Wen, I really can't eat any more..."
Bang!
The bowl sank again.
Concubine Xin on the right picked up the rice spoon and added a large amount of rice to his bowl.
Xie Enhong raised the bowl above his head with both hands:
"I really don't want it anymore!"
Bang!
The bowl sank.
Chu Li stood up and scooped some food for him, "Godfather, eat more, keep fit, and live to be a hundred years old!"
Xie Enhong looked at the pile of bowls: "..."
Several maids stood nearby, grinning from ear to ear.
After dinner.
Xie Enhong was lying on his back with his legs up in the air.
The overall situation in the court was unsettled. Chu Li allowed Concubine Wen and Concubine Xin to continue living with their adoptive father on the pretext of embroidering wedding dresses, and sent people to protect them.
As long as Chu Yeli’s matter remains unresolved, the Great Chu may fall into chaos again at any time.
Chu Dichi went to instruct Jingying and Chongfeng to take all the gifts down from the car.
Chu Li stood on the steps, touching his full stomach, feeling the peace of mind, and smiling with the corners of his lips raised.
This is what happiness looks like.
People's desire for satisfaction is nothing more than sitting around with their family, enjoying the warmth of lights, the company of their close friends, and the company of a few good friends.
At this moment, I feel particularly satisfied.
"Thank you, Miss."
Chu Li tilted his head, the smile on his lips faded slightly, "Master Guiyi."
"Congratulations, Miss Xie, you are about to get married."
Having said that, Chu Li did not forget what he once said:
"Back then, you told me at Tianling Temple that he was not my ideal match."
Master Guiyi seemed a little hesitant:
"Miss Xie, you don't have to take my words to heart. I am only speaking the truth based on what I saw. If you believe it, it is true. If you don't believe it, it is not true."
"Besides... this person is really not a good match. There is an unbridgeable bloodbath between you two. When it happens, everything before will be destroyed."
Chu Li's expression darkened and he subconsciously pinched his fingertips.
Suddenly she remembered the dream that had haunted her many times.
Aunt Bamboo...
The tablet of the Regent’s Palace…
What did she do as a child?
He was a little confused in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face. He smiled calmly and said, "Thank you for your advice, Master. The Regent and I know each other well and cherish each other. We will definitely not go to that step."
"Then I am just worrying too much."
"Amitabha."
Master Guiyi clasped his hands together, nodded as a gesture of respect, and left.
Outside the courtyard, Chongfeng and Jingying were carrying gifts in and out, with several maids helping.
"Be careful... don't bump into anything... be careful..."
Chuyi was holding the gift box and when he turned around, he accidentally bumped into Chongfeng.
Chong Feng quickly supported her lower back.
Chuyi stood firmly on his feet, then quickly stepped back two or three steps, thanked him and hurried into the house.
About quarter of an hour later, all the gifts were unloaded from the car.
"Xiaojiu."
Chu Dichi walked over quickly, "Xiao Ba came to discuss an urgent matter with me. We should say goodbye to our mother and return to the palace."
Chu Li was slightly suspicious:
"You go back first. I want to talk to my mother for a while. I'll be back later."
Chu Di nodded late: "I'll let Chong Feng stay."
He would feel relieved if Chongfeng was more stable and escorted her back to the capital later.
He took Jingying back to the palace.
Jingying was a little proud of this.
The master took him but not Chongfeng. It seems that in the master's heart, his ability is far superior to Chongfeng.
The master still values him more.
Chuyi came over, glanced at Chongfeng who was waiting in the courtyard, and strode to Chuli's side: "Miss, I want to go back to the imperial capital with you and serve you."
Chu Li tilted his head, "Don't you want to be here?"
"The five of them are here, Chu Er and Chu San, but the young lady is alone. I am worried."
Besides, among the six people, she is the only one who knows martial arts and can better protect the young lady.
"Okay, as you wish."
"Thank you, Miss!"
Chu Li walked alone in the bamboo forest, enjoying the cool breeze, thinking about what Master Guiyi had said and the dream about "Madame Bamboo".
She lowered her head slightly, feeling heavy-hearted.
I don't know how long I walked or where I was when I heard a clear sound of footsteps and looked up vigilantly.
Not far away, a figure slowly walked out from behind the dense bamboo forest.
"Why is it you!?"
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