Chapter 209 Autumn Appreciation Banquet
The season between autumn and winter.
Winter has arrived in the north.
It was still warm in Jiangzhou, and the trees still had mixed yellow and green leaves.
The sun is shining and the autumn air is crisp.
The sunlight coming in through the stained glass windows created mottled shadows on the ground.
A breeze blew by, and the shadows of the windows were mixed with the shadows of the trees, as if a shadow play was being performed.
Jiang Miaomiao sat on the bed, staring at the light and shadow for a while.
Only when she saw Xier coming to her with water for washing her face did she come to her senses.
Stretching, he sat on the edge of the bed and swung his feet.
Xier dressed her up a little formally today.
Not only is there a hairband on the half-combed bun, but there is also a small bright red velvet flower pinned on it.
Help her put on a bright red dress and small embroidered shoes with butterflies embroidered with gold thread.
When Xier looked at the young master, she felt that he was very noble.
She is not inferior to the princesses and princesses in the palace.
When Jiang Miaomiao looked in the bronze mirror, she found herself like a walking peony.
Their faces look very rosy.
My mother held an autumn viewing banquet today and the whole family dressed up to attend.
Mother made a new set of clothes for everyone, not only them, but also the servants in the house and even the doorman.
The doorman was strolling in front of the door in his new clothes, which made the doorman opposite him grit his teeth.
Because in Qi Caiwei's mansion, Jiang Zijin is actually the housekeeper now.
Not to mention making new clothes, even the regular salary was withheld.
Jiang Zijin felt that when the master's family was in danger, a loyal servant should follow the master's will and suffer with him.
If you can't bear it at this time, you will betray your master.
There is no need to stay any longer.
The doorman bought it when he came to Jiangzhou.
He now hoped that the owner would sell him quickly so that he could find another family...
After Jiang Miaomiao got dressed, she ran out of the house.
My mother said there was an autumn banquet, but I didn’t know what kind of autumn it was, so I was very curious.
The only patch of chrysanthemums in her backyard had been picked by Aunt Xiuxiu until not even the buds were left.
There are only two bare poles left now.
The garden is full of fruits and vegetables, all kinds of melons...
But when little Miaomiao ran to the front yard and took a look.
My mother is not lying, she really enjoys the autumn.
Overnight.
The whole yard is full of blooming chrysanthemums, competing with each other in beauty.
She was also surprised to find that there was a traffic jam in front of her house.
My mother said that her house was not big and it was not suitable to invite too many people, so she did not invite many officials and their wives.
Only the wives of Prefect Cui, Judge Qin, and Academician Fang were invited.
After all, most of the officials' wives didn't take her, the daughter of a criminal and an abandoned woman, seriously.
So apart from these few people, my mother only invited the families of wealthy businessmen.
As soon as the ladies got off the carriage, they began to show off their wealth, and the entire banquet was filled with jewels and precious stones.
My mother and brothers were waiting at the door to greet us, while Aunt Xiuxiu and Qiaoer were entertaining the guests inside.
Aunt Jiang Yue and her sisters were chatting with Princess Liang and her daughter in the east courtyard.
They also moved a lot of chrysanthemums into their yard.
Brew tea directly under the tree and use chrysanthemum cakes as snacks.
It is very pleasant to brew tea and appreciate chrysanthemums.
Aunt Qianxue is also an elegant person. She even specially collected floral dew to add to the tea.
Isn’t it just as the poem says, “In the morning I drink the dew from the magnolia, and in the evening I eat the fallen petals of the autumn chrysanthemum.” [1]
Jiang Miaomiao walked with her short legs, stepped over the threshold and came in front of her mother and brother.
Learn from them and welcome guests.
There were also many women with little babies, who came up and started to praise each other's business.
Children can help parents find common topics quickly.
Quickly build closer relationships.
But it seems that there are more than just rich people coming.
There were also many officials’ wives and noble ladies who came uninvited without any postings.
The official's wife is very stylish.
My mother rarely interacts with them.
But when he saw the person and heard the servant's report, he quickly recognized him.
Even if there was no post, she couldn't chase the person away, after all, he came with gifts.
If you want to stay in Jiangzhou for a long time, you have to be kind to others.
Everyone got off the carriage.
Then I saw a mother and her children waiting for me at the door.
Mrs. Lu had a warm smile on her face and behaved gracefully.
A water green pomegranate skirt, without too many patterns or decorations, only the hem was decorated with peony gold thread patterns.
She has delicate features and looks like a lady from a wealthy family.
She has an oval face, thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a bright and generous appearance. She has the kind of good-looking but non-aggressive appearance.
He's the type that women don't dislike.
Then I thought about the behavior of the girl from the Qi family next door.
There is no harm without comparison.
Suddenly I developed some feelings for Madam Lu.
Then she looked at the three sons beside her.
The chubby little girl stood beside her mother with a naive smile, like a little doll walking out of a painting, so adorable.
This eyebrow, this appearance...
At first glance, you can tell she's a beauty, and she'll be stunningly beautiful when she grows up.
It makes people want to go up and kiss and hug.
So Jiang Miaomiao received some strange gifts, such as gold hairpins, jade bracelets, jade pendants, jade pendants...
All of them were stripped off from their bodies by these ladies.
Her little cloth bag, heavy with jewels and precious stones, was eventually taken away by her mother.
The two brothers next to the little girl.
The second brother had a face as beautiful as a crown of jade, stood as graceful as a lily and a jade tree, and smiled as if the bright moon was in one’s arms. [2]
The eldest brother is handsome and tall, and looks more like Madam Lu.
That's right, he looks a little silly when he laughs.
But mothers-in-law seem to prefer this one.
He is a good husband, honest and easy to control.
Most of the young girls are obsessed with looks and seem to prefer dicks more.
Not only is she good-looking, she's also at the top of the list.
As more and more people gathered at the door to talk and comment, the smiles on their faces froze.
Some of the wives came with their children, and some even went to high school with their sons.
The task of entertaining the young master naturally fell on Jiang Zifeng and Jiang Ziyan.
Lu Qingyao hurriedly invited the ladies who were crowded at the door to come in.
Everyone who knew her knew that she did not use her husband's surname, and everyone called her Madam Lu.
Most of the officials' wives still called her Madam Jiang.
After all, she is still the nominal wife of the Langzhong of the Ministry of Rites, and calling her that seems to show more respect to her.
After all, we are attending a banquet at someone's house, and we will have to rely on her to introduce Princess Liang to us.
Be polite...
Mrs. Fang finally arrived after most people had gone in.
He smiled and greeted, then went into the house. As soon as he entered, he looked around as if he was looking for someone.
Lu Qingyao asked: "Xiu Xiu, who else hasn't come yet?"
"Mrs. Qin didn't come, and the one next door..."
As soon as he finished speaking, a graceful and beautiful young woman got out of the carriage.
The woman was wearing a scarlet skirt, which was very eye-catching. She looked at people with her chin, ignored Lu Qingyao, and walked straight in without greeting the host.
"Madam Jiang, we are from the family of Qin Tongpan, and this is concubine Wang from the mansion." The maid behind her hurriedly handed over the invitation and hurriedly followed.
"Qin family?"
When did the Qin family have such a person?
Would Madam Qin be willing to let her show herself in public?
Lu Qingyao looked at the twisting figure with curiosity.
However, this woman's surname is also Wang!
At this time, Jiang Miaomiao, who was hanging on her aunt, heard her mumbling.
"This woman, are her eyes on top of her head? I really want to twist her chin off..."
Jiang Miaomiao stared at the threshold.
I wondered if this beautiful sister would trip while walking with her head held high...
The next moment.
She opened her eyes wide and her mouth opened wide.
"ah……"
With a scream, the beautiful sister fell directly from the threshold.
Jiang Miaomiao lowered her eyes and realized that her aunt was holding her with one hand.
And he smiled secretly...
Note [1] From Qu Yuan’s Li Sao in the pre-Qin period
[2] From Bai Shi Lang Qu by Guo Maoqian of the Song Dynasty
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