Wen Jing was a little disappointed that he didn't see Murong Shu at the palace banquet, but when he thought about her personality and thought she probably didn't like such occasions, he felt it was reasonable. It was just a pity that he couldn't see her.

The procedures of the palace banquets are fixed, and the dishes and performances are almost the same every year. Wen Jing comes every year mainly to accompany his younger sister.

Mousse was equally bored. He was just looking forward to the banquet ending soon so that he could go home and eat the food cooked by his niece. He had eaten the palace banquet dishes every year and was already tired of them.

The seats of the Wen family and the Mu family were both relatively close to the front and were right opposite each other. Seeing Mu Si looking listless, Wen Ye secretly complained to Wen Jing, "Third brother, look at how listless Mu Er is. The Second Madam did not attend today's palace banquet. Was she beaten by the Second Madam?"

Wen Jing now admires his second brother's imagination. Recently, the whole family has been troubled by Wen Ye. Ever since he heard Murong Shu talk about prenatal education last time, Wen Ye has started to make trouble, determined to make his child both civil and military.

Not only did she read to her unborn baby every day, she also found friends with good martial arts skills to show off in front of her second sister-in-law. She also had people play the piano, sing songs, and even read policy essays.

The second wife of Wen is also miserable now. She hides in the yard of old lady Wen every day. Then Wen Ye even brings trouble to old lady Wen. Every time old lady Wen scolds him, he says aggrievedly to Miss Mu that now the whole family is avoiding him.

After Wen Ye finished speaking, he waited for Wen Jing to gossip about Mousse with him. However, after waiting for a while, he did not hear his third brother's answer. When he looked up, he saw his third brother looking at him with an indescribable expression.

"Third brother, why are you looking at second brother like that? Did second brother say something wrong? You and Miss Mu have such a good relationship, is there any gossip that I don't know? Tell second brother quickly."

This time, Wen Jing was even more speechless, and said helplessly, "Second brother, Master Mu and his wife have a very good relationship, so don't make random guesses."

Wen Ye said unconvincedly, "Look at Mu Er's expression. He looks absent-minded. He doesn't look like he is in the mood to attend the party."

Wen Jing smiled and said, "Mrs. Mu didn't come to the banquet. Maybe Mr. Mu is just missing his wife, which is why he has this expression."

Wen Ye thought about it and nodded in agreement, "Third brother, you are right. Look, Madam Mu Er and Miss Mu are not here. Maybe Mu Er just doesn't want to stay here."

Wen Jing did not refute his second brother this time. He felt that this was the closest his second brother had ever been to the truth. Murong Shu had already told him that the Mu family would have a lively New Year this year. Wen Jing felt that Second Master Mu's heart had already flown back to the Mu Mansion.

Although the palace banquet was lively, for Wen Jing it was the same wherever Murong Shu was not around. This year the palace banquet ended quite early, and the Mu family was the first to leave, after all, there were so many people waiting at home.

General's Mansion.

Rong Qing roughly estimated the time. All the dishes were prepared under Murong Shu's arrangement. The dumplings were also prepared by the whole family. They just waited for the palace banquet to be over before starting to prepare.

So during the time when they were rushing home from the palace, the Mu family's New Year's Eve dinner was also prepared.

The dishes for this year's New Year's Eve dinner were all ordered by Murong Shu, many of which no one had ever eaten before. Considering the cold weather, Murong Shu arranged all the pots.

In addition to the braised pork that Mousse had been craving for, Murong Shu also made his own specialty, and Rong Qing and Liu Ruyan were drooling with envy.

When Murong Shu made the squirrel mandarin fish and put it on the table with its bright red color, the festive atmosphere was instantly present. This is definitely the most popular dish for the Mu family's New Year's Eve dinner this year.

Madam Mu and Sixth Young Master Mu Siyu loved this dish the most. While eating, Mu Siyu commented, "Fifth sister, this dish has a unique shape and bright color. It is particularly pleasing to the eye. It tastes crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It is sour and sweet and very delicious."

Murong Shu remembered the meaning of this dish and joked with Mu Siyu with a smile, "This dish is called Squirrel Fish, which means abundance every year. Although it tastes good, you can't finish it. Remember to leave a bite!"

"Nian Nian You Yu, this name is good. Sixth brother, please eat less and leave some for us." The speaker was Murong Shu's second brother, Mu Siyuan, the third child in the Mu family.

"Everyone, try this braised spareribs, also known as promotion. I hope that my father, second uncle and brothers will have promotions and smooth academic studies in the coming year!" Every dish Murong Shu made today has a meaning, which is her good wish for her family.

"This one has a better meaning than the previous one. Our Shu'er is so smart." The old lady was so happy just by hearing the names of these dishes. Who doesn't want to have many children and grandchildren and live in peace and happiness?

"Dad, please eat slowly and leave some for us. The braised spareribs are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, fatty but not greasy, so delicious. My sister is so amazing that she can cook such delicious dishes." The one who was competing with Mousse for the food was Mousse's second son, Mousse Jin, the fourth child in the Mu family.

"You two, father and son, are really lucky. There are other dishes, right? Come and try the braised pork with quail eggs that Shu'er made especially for mother and you. It symbolizes the prosperity of our Mu family." Rong Qing had someone open the braised pork with quail eggs, which instantly attracted everyone.

"Grandma, let Shu'er pick up a piece for you first. This is specially made according to the taste you like. Come and try it." Murong Shu knew that the old lady had bad teeth, so he adjusted the heat when making the braised pork.

"Hey, grandma's little darling made this specially for her, so of course she has to try it." The old lady was very happy and picked up a piece of braised pork and tasted it carefully.

The braised pork has a bright red color and exudes an enticing aroma. As soon as the servant opened the lid just now, he attracted Madam Mu.

The old lady was immediately amazed by the braised pork as soon as she took a bite. The meat was tender and delicious, fat but not greasy, lean but not dry, and it left a lasting aftertaste.

"Grandma's Shu'er is amazing. I've never eaten such delicious meat." After tasting it, the old lady started praising her granddaughter.

"Grandma likes it. Shu'er will make it for you next time. Everyone come and try it." Murong Shu was very happy to see that his grandmother liked it, and he also invited others to try it.

"Shu'er, this is so delicious, even better than last time. When you make it for your grandmother next time, remember to save a few pieces for your second uncle." As soon as Mousse took a bite of the braised pork, he instantly fell in love with the taste.

"Look, you're already an uncle, but you're still always thinking about your niece making delicious food for him. Aren't you afraid of being embarrassed if you tell others about it?" The old lady scolded Mousse with a smile.

"Mom, that's because they don't have such an outstanding niece. I can't even be proud enough." Mousse's arrogant look made everyone laugh.