In the blink of an eye, it was the next day.
The general's mansion was busy early in the morning.
The servants decorated the house in a festive manner, lit two strings of firecrackers at the door, and scattered silver coins and wedding candies.
This attracted many people to pick up the trash at the door, making it very lively.
Gradually, guests arrived in carriages.
The housekeeper and the doorman in the front yard respectfully welcomed the guests in.
The first person to arrive was not Qian Shanshan, but Mrs. Li, the Minister of Justice.
"Mrs. Ming, I got up early today on purpose."
"I'm here to celebrate the third young lady's birthday." Mrs. Li said with a smile.
The two maids beside her were holding gifts in their hands.
An Li smiled and exchanged greetings, then welcomed the person into the front yard.
Just after he said a few words, a few more guests came and he welcomed them in one by one.
After a while, Qian Shanshan came with three girls.
"Aunt Ming, where is Ling'er? Let's come and celebrate her birthday." Qian Shanshan said with a happy smile.
"Shanshan, Ling'er is in the front yard." An Li glanced at her, and the four of them put down their gifts and walked in.
Continue to welcome guests.
There were more people coming than she had imagined!
Many ladies who had no contact with each other on a daily basis sent their maids to deliver gifts.
An Li was happy from the bottom of his heart, as it proved that the impression of the General's Mansion in the capital had improved.
Many people came one after another. After Ming Wenqing left the court, he hurried back to his house to welcome the guests.
An Li and Ming Wenqing led everyone to the front hall.
When the auspicious time came, another string of firecrackers was set off!
Ming Yiling, wearing a veil, greeted everyone in the hall one by one.
"Madam Ming, the third young lady looks much better." A lady said with a smile.
An Li held his daughter's hand, smiling: "As Madam Cheng said, Ling'er is indeed better."
Everyone in the capital said that the third daughter would not live past the age of fifteen, and she couldn't sleep all night long.
Now, if those people knew that the third daughter had recovered and was back to normal, they would probably be disappointed.
Everyone in the hall was curious when they heard this. How could a sick person get better?
Is this a bluff?
However, a curious person asked, "Can we see the Third Miss's true face?"
Most of the people present had never seen Ming Yiling before, and they couldn't help but feel curious.
They all smiled and urged.
"How can that be possible? Ling'er is not in good health." Qian Shanshan was the first to disagree and glared at the person who said this.
The man lowered his head and dared not speak.
Ming Yiling smiled lightly, and everyone in the hall was like a yellow oriole emerging from a valley.
He patted Qian Shanshan's hand and said, "It's okay, then take it off."
On the winter solstice, the winter snow takes off its veil, revealing a cold, pure and innocent appearance.
Especially those phoenix eyes, clear as cold jade, full of spirit.
His face was dotted with healthy light red, and he didn't look like someone who was sick all year round.
Everyone in the hall was stunned, and a flash of jealousy appeared in Qian Shanshan's eyes.
"Oh, she looks so good, just like the general and his wife." said Mrs. Li, the Minister of Justice.
This is the first time I have seen such a beautiful girl.
The others came to their senses and came forward to praise him.
[That's right, it doesn't matter whose sister she is.]
Mingxin raised her face proudly in her father's arms.
An Li felt secretly refreshed when he heard the compliment.
If today's incident gets out, Li Yujiao will be furious again.
Ming Yiling spoke confidently and generously among the crowd, drawing praise from many ladies.
Some ladies even wanted to get their sons engaged to her and bring her home as a bride.
Qian Shanshan, who was standing next to him, was ignored and her eyes were full of jealousy.
Why are you so good-looking?
Why take it off at this moment? Wouldn't it be better to just keep wearing it?
At this time, one of the girls who came with her poked her, and she reacted.
She smiled sweetly and joked, "Ling'er, you are so beautiful. Do you want to be my sister-in-law?"
Ming Yiling's eyes turned slightly cold, and she curled her lips into a smile, "Shanshan, do you want to be my sister-in-law?"
Qian Shanshan was unhappy because her two unlucky brothers would not even accept the gift for free.
I’m seventeen years old, can’t go home, and don’t even have a boyfriend.
Will I become a widow if I marry him?
But he didn't show it, just smiled shyly.
[snort!]
[You dare to plot against my third sister? I'll strike you with lightning soon.]
Mingxin kept her eyes on Qian Shanshan and snorted.
At this time, An Li heard from the servants that lunch was ready.
Then she and her husband greeted the guests and went to the open hall.
The open hall is very large, with more than a dozen tables, enough for the guests coming today.
After the guest of honor sat down, Ming Yiling spoke a few words generously and then picked up the tea to serve the guests.
The guests all picked up tea and wine and returned the greeting.
An Li was very pleased to see his daughter's graceful and elegant demeanor.
He nodded to the servants and began to serve the food.
Exquisite dishes were served on the round table, and the aroma filled the air.
Among the guests, many were wives of minor officials, and some of the food had never even been seen before.
"Madam Ming, these shrimps are really good stuff." Madam Li, the Minister of Justice, said in surprise.
The sea is thousands of miles away from Dayong, and sea shrimps are extremely difficult to preserve and are extremely precious.
It can only be eaten once at a state banquet or during the three-yearly Festival of Blessing.
But a small birthday party opened her eyes!
I am increasingly convinced that making friends with the General's Mansion is a good choice!
Most of the other guests did not know the shrimp, but after hearing what Mrs. Li said, they all wanted to taste the shrimp.
But, they couldn't lose face, so they waited calmly.
An Li smiled faintly, "Madam Li, this is nothing."
As they spoke, everyone started to eat.
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