Chapter 107: Banquet

Things are finally arranged.
The eldest wife Zhang stood up and invited Xie, "Brothers and sisters, let me go and check everywhere. So as not to make mistakes and be jokes."
Xie did not refuse, "Sister-in-law, please."
The eldest wife, Zhang, smiled, and said to the girls: "You hurry up and eat something, and you will be busy for a while, I'm afraid you won't even have time to drink water."
"We listen to the older mother."
The eldest wife Zhang and Xie went out together.
Zhang asked Xie, "Father, have the younger brothers and sisters arranged it?"
Xie's face was stern and said, "Prepare a table of banquet separately and send it to the old man."
"Just preparing the banquet is not enough. We have to arrange a few strong young men to look at the old man. The younger brothers and sisters don't want the old man to make a big banquet, so that the guests will not be able to come to the stage."
Xie shuddered when he remembered that the day he had just returned to the capital, Mr. Gu made a fuss.
She thanked her sincerely: "Thank you for your suggestion."
The eldest wife Zhang looked at Xie with a smile, "I finally heard the brother and sister say a sincere thank you."
Xie's face was embarrassed, and he wanted to laugh, "Sister-in-law is really good at joking."
The eldest wife Zhang smiled, "Is it a joke? My younger siblings know better than me."
The two of them said yes, no, they checked everything from the backyard to the front yard.
Sure enough, many omissions were found.
The eldest wife Zhang ordered the subordinates to make rectifications in time, and the guests will come to the door after the meeting. It would be embarrassing to let guests read the joke.
Finally, the two concubines came to the kitchen again.
The kitchen is the top priority today, and you can't be sloppy.
Mrs. Zhang carefully checked, vegetables, meat and fruits, plus various snacks.
"In addition to sweet snacks, are there salty ones?"
"Ms. Oh, I have prepared two kinds of dim sum, and they are also divided into different varieties."
The eldest wife Zhang nodded, "I'm interested. My younger siblings know that many people like sweet snacks, but many also like salty snacks. In this regard, we must be well prepared as the host."
Xie secretly remembered it in his heart.
In the past, when I was in the northwest, banqueting guests was not so stinky.
In the northwest, everyone is very casual, so you can only do what you want.
While Xie's heart was upset with Zhang, he felt that what Zhang said was reasonable.
She struggled and contradicted, and then the guests began to come to the door one after another.
Xie hurried to touch up her makeup, cheered up, and went to Ermen with Zhang to welcome guests.
Gu Jiu and the sisters also followed the two wives to welcome the guests.
The task of greeting the girls fell on their six sisters.
Gu Yue was very nervous, and her palms were sweating.
Gu Shan appeared calm, but her tight handkerchief also revealed her inner tension.
In the past, they also greeted guests with Xie. But then it was completely different from now.
Now I am in the capital, and the guests I greet are not the Guogong Mansion or the Hou Mansion. The status of the guests is too high, making them somewhat at a loss.
I want to entertain guests casually as I used to, but I am afraid of offending people. And when they face the girls from Guogong Mansion and Hou Mansion, they can't really be relaxed and casual.
I want to be dignified and serious, but I am afraid that the guests will misunderstand that they are not enthusiastic enough. Even the small-minded, they would guess whether the girls from Gu's house would not welcome them to visit.
It’s hard to know how to entertain guests.
Even the two youngest girls, Gu Lin and Gu Jun, who don't need to worry, became nervous and their breathing became a little short.
Only Gu Jiu stood openly beside the two wives, smiling at the guests who got off the carriage.
The first visitor was the maiden family of the eldest wife Zhang.
The eldest wife, Zhang, smiled, and greeted her, "Sister-in-law, second-in-law, you guys came really early today."
"I haven't seen my aunt for a long time, it's weird."
Then, the girls from the Zhang family came forward to salute and met Zhang and Xie.
Gu's girl also came forward to salute.
After that, the two girls met each other and they knew each other.
"Sister-in-law, second-sister-in-law, please come with me. I will take you to the house to rest."
Today, we have prepared three flower halls specially for guests to rest. In the middle, they are used to greet all the ladies and ladies.
The smaller flower hall next door is used to greet girls from various houses.
After Mrs. Zhang and the second wife took their seats, Gu Jiu stepped forward, "Sisters of the Zhang family, come with me to drink tea and snacks next door, okay?"
"Okay! Second sister Gu leads the way."
Gu Jiu led Miss Zhang to the flower hall on the left,
The maids brought tea and snacks.
Gu Jiu and Gu Jun talked with the Zhang family girls together.
Gu Zhen, Gu Yue and the others could not intervene, a little embarrassed. After all, everyone is not familiar with each other, it is the first time to meet.
In fact, Gu Yue has no problem dealing with similar scenes.
She only dared to show her cowardly.
If it were in the northwest, in a familiar environment, Gu Yue had already done her part and chatted with the girls as guests.
A maid came in to report that it was the three ladies and the girls from the Hou Mansion who had come. They had just entered the gate and soon arrived at the second gate.
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Sister Zhang's family, if there are guests coming, I will greet them first. You guys will take a moment."
"Second sister Gu, don't care about us, go quickly."
Gu Jun stayed to accompany him, and Gu Jiu winked at the other four sisters. The four sisters headed by Gu Zhen quickly followed Gu Jiu out of Xiaohua Hall.
Gu Jiu said to everyone: "Most of the girls who come as guests are very talkative. Big sister, three younger sisters, you don’t have to be so restrained. Whatever you did before, you still do it now. As long as you try your best, others can’t fault. Come."
Gu Zhen whispered: "I'm nervous, I'm afraid that I might offend people by saying the wrong thing."
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, "No. The sisters from the Hou Mansion should be here in a while. They are all relatives and have all met once. I believe the big sister and the three younger sisters will be able to cope with ease."
Gu Yue nodded heavily, and Gu Shan also cheered up.
Gu Lin said, "Second Sister is still great. The Second Sister did so well the first time she welcomed guests."
Gu Lin's words are correct. In this life, Gu Jiu is indeed doing something similar to welcome and send.
Gu Jiu smiled silently.
Gu Yue disagrees. Gu Jiu is nothing more than a little bolder, dare to think and do. When she adjusts, she will not perform worse than Gu Jiu.
Meet the ladies and sisters of the Hou Mansion at Ermen.
The eldest wife Xiao Wei said with a smile: "The two younger siblings have worked hard, today we will come to eat a ready-made one, don't dislike it."
"Look at what the sister-in-law said in the lobby, I'm so embarrassed." The eldest wife Zhang gave a hearty smile, and together with Xie, welcomed people to the flower hall.
Gu Jiu accompanied the girls in the Hou Mansion.
"Sister Mei is so beautiful today."
Gu Mei chuckled softly, "Not as good as Sister Xiao Jiu. Sister Xiao Jiu has worked so hard, so her body can survive?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "Thank you Sister Mei for caring about me. My health is getting better, and I can't get tired of this matter."
Gu Mei secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "It's so good. When I came here, I was still worried about Sister Xiao Jiu's body. I am so energetic to see you, I am completely relieved."
Gu Jiu smiled suddenly, "Sister Mei is worrying about these days."
Gu Jiu knew that it must be her reputation for sick rice, which worried Gu Mei.
Now Gu Jiu's body, as she said, is already very good. It’s just that I’m still a little weak, so I shouldn’t be too tired and continue to take medicine for recuperation.
But it's much better than when I was in the northwest.
When I was in the Northwest, my body was always weak, which is probably related to the weather and diet there.
The air in the capital is more humid than in the northwest, suitable for Gu Jiu to raise his body.
Bring people to the flower hall.
The Zhang family girl and the Houfu girl knew each other, and they started chatting as soon as they met, so there was no need to worry about them.
The guests came one after another.
Gu Jiu and the sisters do not have enough skills to do so, back and forth, and don't know how many times they have walked.
When the maid informed that it was Mrs. Hesibo who was taking the girl from the house and was approaching the second door, Gu Zhen stood up all at once.
Seeing everyone looking at her, Gu Zhen blushed and hurriedly said, "Second sister, let's go to welcome the guests."
Gu Yue raised her eyebrows and smiled, pulling Gu Shan, "Fourth sister, let's go too."
Seeing this, Gu Mei laughed, "I know Sister Zhao's family. Sister Xiaojiu, I will go with you."
Gu Jiu nodded again and again, and took the initiative to hold Gu Mei's hand, "With sister Mei here, my heart will be settled."
"I think Sister Xiao Jiu is doing very well."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "That's because sister Mei cheered for me."
The two talked and laughed and came to the second door to welcome guests.
Mrs. Hecibo was helped by the maid and got off the carriage.
She was white and pure, gentle and gentle, looking at a gentle person, she seemed to talk very well.
Behind her, the girl from Hexibo Mansion followed down from the carriage.
Gu Zhen was excited, her face flushed. Fearing that people would see it, he quickly lowered his head.
She wanted to be noticed by Mrs. Hesyber, but she was afraid of being noticed, and she felt very conflicted.
So she only dared to peek at Mrs. Hecibo from the corner of her eye.
Xie was also secretly looking at Mrs. Hesyber.
At first glance, Xie frowned subconsciously.
This Mrs. Hecibo resembles the dead Su Clan a little bit.
Not the appearance, but the temperament.
The two people have the same temperament, both white and beautiful, and tall.
Zhang took the lead and said, "Madam has finally arrived. We have been looking forward to Madam."
Mrs. Hexibo smiled lightly, "I saw Madam Luhou's carriage before. Has she arrived?"
"Here, here it is. This is the sixth girl in the house, right?"
There are four girls in the big room of Haixi Bo Mansion, and the three of them have already been married. Only the youngest six girls are still waiting in their boudoirs.
Girl Zhao Liu stepped forward and blessed her body, "I have seen two wives."
"So handsome. Brother and sister, don't you think?"
Zhang specifically addressed to Xie.
Xie came back to his senses and smiled, "My sister-in-law said so. Madam, these are some girls in my family, the eldest girl, Jane, the second girl..."
Gu Zhen respectfully stood in front of Mrs. Hexibo and blessed her body.
Mrs. Hesibo calmly looked at Gu Zhen and nodded to herself. The rules are excellent, the appearance is outstanding, and she is generous. Similar to what Houfu introduced.
Mrs. Haixibo's first impression of Gu Zhen was pretty good.
Of course, whether a marriage can be settled, certainly cannot be decided by first impression. Continue to observe later.
Mrs. Hecibo continued to look at Girl Gu.
Gu Yue left a deep impression on Mrs. Hecibo.
Gu Yue looks bright and beautiful. When she deliberately pleases others, that smile is really lethal and makes people happy.
No wonder Gu Yue made so many mistakes, and Xie still loved Gu Yue the most.
Gu Yue has a real ability to please people. As long as she doesn't get water in her mind, she doesn't be stupid, and she goes through her mind before talking and doing things, she is the kind of very popular little girl.
The mouth is like honey, even if you look at pinching the tip, it does not prevent the elders from liking her.
It's a pity that Gu Yue liked to die in the past.
A good situation will always be defeated by her.
I don't know if Gu Yue will continue to die today.
Welcome guests to the flower hall.
Gu Mei took Miss Zhao Liu's hand and said with a smile: "Sister Zhao, after a long time no see, you have grown taller again."
Girl Zhao Liu stretched out her hand and gestured at the height difference between the two people, "Sister Mei, have I really grown taller?"
Gu Mei nodded, "Naturally it is true. You have met my sisters in Ermen just now. Now, I will give you a formal introduction."
Gu Jiu and them formally met Zhao Liu.
Ms. Zhao Liu probably knew about the possibility of marriage between the two families. When Gu Zhen was introduced, she couldn't help but glance at Gu Zhen more.
Girl Zhao Liu smiled and asked, "What does Sister Zhen do on weekdays? Do you have a study?"
Gu Zhen immediately cheered up and said, "I read a few books, except for reading, I do needlework."
"Then Sister Jane must have a good needlework."
Gu Zhen blushed and smiled.
Gu Jiu said for Gu Zhen: "Among the sisters, the elder sister has the best needlework. This handkerchief is embroidered by the elder sister herself."
Gu Jiu raised Gu Zhen's hand, revealing the handkerchief she was holding.
A bunch of orchids are embroidered on the handkerchief, lifelike.
Zhao Liu asked curiously: "Does Sister Zhen like orchids?"
Gu Zhen secretly glanced at Gu Jiu, and took another deep breath to cheer herself up.
She nodded to Miss Zhao Liu, "I have always liked orchids, and there is also a pot of orchids in my yard."
"Really! I don't know if I have a chance to sit in Sister Jane's room."
Gu Zhen smiled and nodded, "It's a great honor."
"Great, then we are settled."
Girl Zhao Liu laughed happily, looking innocent,
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows, found an opportunity, and quietly asked Gu Mei.
"Girl Zhao Liu from Hexi Bo Mansion, is she really innocent or..."
Gu Mei smiled secretly, "Sister Xiao Jiu, there are no really pure girls in people like us."
Gu Jiu understood.
Gu Mei continued: "It seems that Miss Zhao Liu should have been ordered to observe Sister Jane. Please remind Sister Jane to cheer her up and perform well. Don't look at Mrs. Hesibo's gentleness, that's an extremely powerful one. People."
Gu Jiu smiled clearly, none of the noble ladies in the capital was not good. All of them gave birth to a seven-orifice exquisite heart.
Gu Jiu resigned from Gu Mei, and found an opportunity to remind Gu Zhen.
Gu Zhen's head suddenly became nervous, and she took Gu Jiu's hand, "Second sister, how am I doing? Is there anything wrong?"
Gu Jiu patted her hand, "Don't worry, big sister, you behaved very well, you must be fine."
"That's good, that's good. Next, should I continue to the second door to welcome guests?"
"Big sister doesn't need to go anymore. With my third and fourth sisters, it's enough to deal with."
"Then work hard second sister."
Mrs. Zhu Guo has arrived.
Mrs. Hou's wife Xiaowei followed Zhang and Xie to welcome guests at Ermen.
Zhu Guo Gong's Mansion, the maiden family of the eldest wife, Xiao Wei, should come out to welcome it herself.
Following Mrs. Zhu Guo's side, there were two other girls.
Xie's eyes widened as soon as he saw the girl from Zhu Guo's Mansion.
Xie's eyes were shining, and he calmly looked at how nice the two girls in Zhuguo's mansion were. It really matches Gu Cong.
Xie's thoughts, which had been extinguished, burned again.
It would be great if he could get married with Zhu Guo Gong's Mansion.
If Gu Yue can't get married, he can still let Gu Yu marry a girl from Zhu Guo's mansion.
Xie's heart was a little excited, but now is not the time to mention these things.
She suppressed the enthusiasm in her heart and followed Zhang's, welcoming people into the flower hall.
There was about an hour before noon, and the guests on the list were all here.
Mrs. Xie Ma looked around. Seeing that Xie was not free, she took Gu Shan by the hand and asked, "Which is the fourth girl in the Hou Mansion?"
Gu Shan didn't know that Ma wanted to marry the fourth girl Gu Qin from the Hou Mansion.
Gu Shan pointed to the crowd honestly, "Big aunt, that is the fourth sister of the Hou Mansion."
Markov stretched his head and looked from head to toe.
Well, not bad, not bad. Worthy of her son.
Gu Shan asked curiously: "Auntie, what do you inquire about the fourth sister Houfu?"
Ma squinted his eyes and laughed, "Shan'er, you tell the truth with your aunt. Your big cousin Xie Shi, what do you think?"
When Gu Shan heard this, a bad feeling came into her heart.
She looked at Ma's smiling face and felt that it was a little fake.
Gu Shan was eager to get rid of the Ma family, and said casually: "Cousin Xie is naturally excellent."
"Right. I think so too, your cousin Xie Shi is an honest man, and whoever marries him is blessed."
Gu Shan panicked, thinking that her aunt was not making my mind.
Without even thinking about it, Gu Shan hurriedly broke free of Ma's hand, "Auntie, I still have things to do, so let's go."
After speaking, Gu Shan hurriedly left.