She went to see the general specifically for this purpose and explained the pros and cons to him. It was not known whether the general had no intention of treating the guests originally or was persuaded by her. In any case, it was fine.
Shen Biyun was very happy. She went to the front yard and found An Zhongtao. "Cousin, I didn't expect you to hold a birthday party for me. I am really flattered and very terrified. I don't know how I can repay you..."
She had rested for a few days because of her martial arts practice, and her complexion became rosy. Now that she was dressed up, she looked even more beautiful than a flower.
An Zhongtao looked at her and felt something in his heart, but he just smiled and said, "This matter was arranged by your cousin's wife. If you want to thank someone, thank her."
"I want to thank my cousin's wife, and I want to thank my cousin too, but I don't know how to thank my cousin..."
"What are you thanking me for? We are just siblings." An Zhongtao smiled.
"Come to think of it, I originally wanted to make some cakes and clothes for my cousin, but the general's mansion doesn't lack these things. I don't know how to express my gratitude."
An Zhongtao just smiled, before he could say anything, someone knocked on the door, and it was Lian Jinrong who walked in with a tray in her hand: "Miss Shen is here too, I just made some lily heat-clearing soup for the general, would you like to try it?" Lian Jinrong had a smile on her face, she would not lose her manners in front of the general.
An Zhongtao likes to drink the soup she cooks. In fact, the woman in front of him is just a little jealous, but there is nothing wrong with her otherwise.
Shen Biyun watched Lian Jinrong put down the tray naturally, poured the soup into a bowl, and then brought it to An Zhongtao. An Zhongtao took it, took a sip, and nodded: "Not bad."
"I'm personally watching the cooking temperature, and it must be neither too old nor too young." Lian Jinrong boasted.
Shen Biyun watched their interaction and felt jealous. As soon as Lian Jinrong was released from the ban, she was on guard against her everywhere. There were several times in the past when she and her cousin were talking in the room and were interrupted by this woman.
Moreover, she suspected that Lian Jinrong was the one who sabotaged the practice.
She felt like she was in the way standing here, and she didn't want to be a spectator while watching them show their affection.
On birthday.
The general's mansion was also decorated with red and green and colorful lights. Lian Jinyu specially invited a troupe of actors, including Kunqu and Yiqiang, as well as a variety show, and set up a stage in the open space of the North Garden. There were many people coming and going, and the old lady and other female relatives were all in the house. An Zhongtao arranged for the servants to block them from walking around and disturbing the young masters, young ladies and wives.
The play was very lively. Shen Biyun sat there in her fancy clothes. Her eyes were not on the stage, but followed An Zhongtao's figure. Now she found more and more that her cousin was simply perfect. His every move was imposing and majestic. This courtesy came from a noble family. Seeing the servants and maids serving carefully, she felt even more envious. It was not like when she was in the Qin family, she only had a maid and a woman. Later, when her husband was sick, her mother-in-law added another person. But she had to take care of the children and the man, which almost made her breathless. But now in the general's mansion, she can send her mother and maids before she gets married. She is many times more powerful than when she was in the Qin family.
Her heart was entirely on the general, and her eyes revealed her thoughts, which were seen by An Qingran.
She took a sip of the red date soup, then looked at everyone with a smile on her face. Now the general's mansion was doing well, and her father was naturally proud, so he was busy with a smile on his face.
Shen Biyun looked at her cousin busying herself for her, and she felt very proud in her heart. She didn't know how affectionate they were in their hearts.
The old lady was so proud of the performance that she finally caught a break and said to An Qingran, "Qingran, come and sit down. Why are you standing all the time..."
An Qingran had no choice but to sit down and was extra careful.
When she sat closer, the old lady took a closer look and found that although she was not very old, she was already extremely beautiful. She couldn't help but feel even more hatred in her heart and said, "Last time I heard that you danced at Miss Lou's birthday party, and you also performed at the Queen's birthday party. Today I was wondering if you have prepared any program for your aunt. Look, the people on the stage are singing lively, but it's just an old play, and there is nothing new to sing..."
When the old lady said this, everyone around looked over, and An Yanran and An Ranyue were also happy. She didn't know how An Qingran would refuse this time. After all, dancing for the Queen or in the General's Mansion was an honor, but here, it was clear that she was treated like an actor. Let's see how she would refuse.
Lian Jinyu was also angry. Why should Shen Biyun, a widow, let the general's legitimate daughter dance for her?
Thinking of this, she came forward and said, "Mother, although Qingran is a good dancer, she has been in the palace these days and has not practiced. I am afraid it would be embarrassing for her to dance."
"Really? Do you think she will be embarrassed, or do you think her aunt's status and position are not enough?" The old lady said, looking at Lian Jinyu with a serious expression.
Everyone at the scene held their breath and watched this great show before them. The people on the stage were still singing with all their might, but they knew that no one was listening to them.
An Qingran was angry when she saw her grandmother start to embarrass her mother. She couldn't help but laugh: "Okay, after they finish singing, we nephews and nieces will perform for aunt..."
If she wants to make a sacrifice, of course she has to drag a group of people along with her.
Seeing that she agreed, Lian Jinyu didn't say anything else.
The old lady looked at her and said, "As a mother, you should protect her, but you can't go too far."
Lian Jinyu had a look of forgiveness on his face.
An Qingran was angry, but she didn't show it on her face. Instead, she smiled and said, "Grandma, my mother is also worried that I won't be able to dance well and it will be embarrassing."
"Really? Someone who dances well in the palace can't even dance at home? That's impossible."
An Qingran was a little angry. Why didn't this grandmother let her go and let the people of this branch go? Did she look down on them?
She just danced anyway, she thought it through, the worst that could happen was just showing her face once more.
But I always feel uncomfortable in my heart, as if something is stuck there.
At this moment, someone suddenly came up to inform Lian Jinyu: "Madam, there is a guest outside who wants to see you."
"What guest?" Lian Jinyu thought that no one was invited to the banquet today, so who could it be?
"An old lady claimed to be from the Qin Mansion..."
Before the housekeeper finished speaking, others were not very good, Shen Biyun's body shook, and when she stabilized her body, she scraped the teacup on the table to the ground, with a crisp sound, everyone looked at her.
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