Chapter 226 Gathering in the Capital
By the time everyone was settled, it was already the end of Shenshi. Fortunately, in May, the day was long and the sky was quite bright outside. Mingyu ordered a banquet to be held in the flower hall in the front yard, and Wenhan and others also went home to take their wives and children over. In this way, the whole family gathered in the capital.
The old man and the old lady looked at the people present. Wen Han led his wife Xiuyun and held the Xu family's first grandson, Xu Hongbo, in his arms. Xiuyun's belly was erect, and she must have been pregnant for at least six months.
Pengcheng was holding a boy, so it was naturally Yue Junhao. Jingya also held a child, a girl, and this was their second child, named Yue Xiangning.
Yun Fei and Jingwan are the most fun. They each hugged a child and turned out to be twins. Two identical boys attracted everyone's attention on the spot. The two little things were named Qi Mingsi and Qi Mingzhe.
These children who left home now have their own children. Judging from their appearance, they also know that their lives are not bad. The old man felt so comfortable. Looking at the pink makeup and jade-cut little dolls made of dough, he was so happy that he didn't know what to say. "Okay, okay."
The old lady was naturally happy, so she took out the meeting gifts she had prepared at home and distributed them to the children one by one. Each of them had a silver collar and a golden piece of paper fell on it. Each one had a name on it, engraved with the child's birth date. "Come on, I am the old ancestor, and I have nothing good to do, just treat it as a thought."
Wen Han and others stepped forward, brought things to the child, and thanked their grandmother.
The old man held back and didn't smoke, "It's just the fifth family and Zixuan, otherwise our family would be together."
Zhixin smiled, "Isn't it? But Zhixiang and Zixuan are both parents and cannot leave their posts, so we can't do anything about it." It is said that the official is not free, especially local officials. If they leave without authorization and are known by others, it would be a big mistake.
At this time, the banquet had been set up, and Mingyu asked everyone to sit down for dinner. "Grandpa and grandma, for my marriage with Jingxian, Mingyu was sad that he would come so far. Grandpa, Mingyu toast you a glass of wine and everyone here. We will be a family in the future. If you have anything, just talk. If Mingyu can do it, he will definitely not refuse."
After hearing Mingyu's words, the old man laughed, "Okay, just say this to you, we have to drink this glass of wine." The old man felt so beautiful. Except for Jinghe and Jingshu who were young, the remaining four girls were better than the other ones. The old man became more satisfied with these grandson-in-laws.
"Come on, let's have a drink together. The old Xu family has not been able to get together so well. It's rare. You are all big, and I don't know where you can go from all over the world in the future. We can be very lively today. Tonight, we won't be drunk and don't return." The old man was full of passion, picked up the wine glass and drank the wine.
All the younger generations below picked up their glasses and drank the wine.
Everyone was talking and laughing while eating and drinking. While they were talking and laughing, a boy outside came to Mingyu and muttered a few words in Mingyu's ear. Mingyu stopped chopsticks and said, "Grandpa and grandma, my elder brother is here. Wait, I'll go out to greet him."
Mingyu's elder brother is the emperor. When everyone heard this, they all panicked. Although Li Mingrui lived in the Xu family for a while, no one knew his identity at that time, so naturally he had no scruples. Now that he learned that he was the emperor, what is so great?
The old man was a little panicked, "This, Mingyu, do we all have to kowtow to the emperor?"
Mingyu was about to get up and walk out, but when he heard this, he had not waited to answer, he heard someone outside saying, "Grandpa Xu, Grandma Xu, I am still the former Sanlang of the Li family. You don't have to treat me as the emperor." It turned out that Li Mingrui had already come in.
Mingyu hurried forward, "Why are the emperor brother interested in coming here today?"
"For life-saving, you have to come and see your benefactor? Besides, you will become relatives in the future, and I have to come and see your elders. You are my only brother, and we have no elders anymore. Even if I am your elder, aren't you?" Li Mingrui was wearing regular clothes, followed by two little eunuchs, and wearing ordinary clothes, and just entered the house.
Wen Han and others quickly stood up and were about to come and kneel down. Li Mingrui waved his hand, "Today is the reunion of relatives. Didn't you see that I am dressed in normal clothes? Just treat me as Mingyu's elder brother, we are not outsiders." In front of the Xu family, Li Mingrui didn't want to show off the emperor's airs.
Mingrui looked at Wencheng and Zhiming, "I have never been able to thank you for your life-saving grace. Today, Mingrui is polite." As he said that, he bowed to them.
"I dare not, I dare not. That day was just a mere effort, and I would not be grateful to Your Majesty." Zhiming said quickly.
"How can you not take the great kind of life-saving kindness? It's a pity that Mingrui cannot reward you with another kindness. I hope you will forgive me." All the credits were granted by Jinghan, and Zhiming and Wencheng naturally could not reward you again.
"Where is the reward? Now both of my daughters are married well, which is enough. As a parent, as long as the children are good, it is enough." Zhiming smiled. He never looked forward to any reward. Or it can be said that the entire Xu family has no intention of asking for any reward, and it is good not to cause trouble.
When Mingyu saw this, he quickly asked someone to add a chair and added a pair of dishes to Li Mingrui, "Brother, today is a family banquet, so it's a good idea to be able to catch up with the banquet in the palace. If you don't dislike it, just eat something with us." It's not good for everyone to stand here and talk. It's better to eat something together, so the atmosphere will be better.
Li Mingrui smiled and nodded, "Okay, I didn't have dinner, so I'll join in the fun with everyone. To be honest, I haven't seen such a happy family before." He was not polite and sat down directly. "Let's sit down today. Today we are a family gathering, and we have no status. Come, Wenhan, Pengcheng, Yunfei, let's have a drink."
The Xu family was still a little uncomfortable, but at least they all sat down and ate the dishes slowly. Of course, the atmosphere was not as warm as before. Mingyu also noticed it and quickly poked Wenhan and the others, "Brother, do we do whatever we should do, don't make others angry."
After all, Wen Han and others often see the emperor and have been used to it for a long time, so they all tried their best to liven up the atmosphere. Everyone had no airs when they saw the emperor, and everyone was simple and simple in their hearts, so they became lively soon.
Li Mingrui listened to everyone's conversation and asked about the situation at home from time to time. Zhixin and the others talked about some things now. In this way, it was a great time to have a meal.
After drinking and eating, these people were divided into several piles. The old man, Zhixin, Mingyu and Wen Han were of course talking and chatting with Li Mingrui. The women all gathered in the room next to them, chatting non-stop.
The Jinghan sisters have not seen each other for two years. They have been busy just now. They finally had time to talk together. Everyone was very excited. They all handed the children over to the girls and women next to them. Anyway, some of the children were sleepy, so they just had to coax them to bed.
Jinghan looked at Jingxian carefully. Jingxian is not the little girl she used to be. Her stunning face is becoming more and more gorgeous, but not as charming as the vulgar. Her words and demeanors are elegant and she is generous and decent in every move. Jinghan nodded secretly when she saw it. I think Jingxian has learned a lot in the past two years to cultivate this temperament. Yes, Mingyu is the prince, and Jingxian must be able to match the status of a princess. However, only such an identity can not disappoint her stunning face, right?
"Jingxian, how are you doing in Beijing in the past two years? Are you okay?" Jinghan couldn't help asking.
"Second sister, I'm very good. Mingyu hired a lot of people to teach me things, such as those who are not proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. Although they are not proficient in it, it's enough to fool outsiders. Big sister, third sister and sister-in-law teach me some housekeepers' affairs. I'm very busy every day." When Jingxian saw her relatives, she seemed to be back at home, and was next to Jinghan and said softly.
"Second sister, you don't know how hateful the ladies in the capital are. They knew that I was Mingyu's fiancée, and then they heard that I was a farm girl, and they looked down on me. Once, they had a flower viewing party, and then they asked me to write poetry. Haha, don't think about it. Although our family is a farmer, which one of us has been studying since childhood? It's just a poem, what's the point? You didn't see what they looked like at that time." Jingxian looked down on those famous ladies the most. She pretended to be a lady on the surface, but she didn't know what they were doing behind her back?
Jinghan smiled, of course she could come up with that kind of scene. Jingxian is a woman who coexists with beauty and wisdom, and among the sisters of the Xu family, she also studied the most. She learned and recognized characters from Wenhan at the age of four. Jinghan was a human being for two lifetimes, and she did not have the mood to recite poems and write correctly, so she never spent her time on this life, just busy with other things. But Jingxian is different. She is young and simple, and she is very talented in it.
"Well done, they will look down on the farm girl anymore. What's wrong with the farm girl? The farmer can fly out of the golden phoenix. However, these things that are right for poetry can be done occasionally, and life is really the best. I think Mingyu doesn't like you for this dish, so you don't have to spend too much effort on it." Jinghan thought of the stunned look at those people at that time, but she still has to say anything.
Chapter completed!