The grass in the factory should be plucked

Xie Buqi retorted, unconvinced: "Then tell me, what is it?"

Xie Wuyou looked at him quietly. "If I were to say folding fan, would you rather take out the sachet or the jade Pixiu?"

Xie Buqi looked bored. "It's always like this! It's not fun at all!"

He then stepped forward and pinched his younger brother's delicate, fair face, saying, "You're not even six years old yet! Don't look like a little old man all the time, okay?"

Xie Wuyou was about to cast another spell, but Xie Buqi reacted quickly and grabbed both of his hands: "Haha, let's see what other tricks you have up your sleeve?"

A mountain crashed down, pinning the younger brother beneath it.

The two brothers started bickering.

Fei'er watched with a smile, admiring the close relationship between the two young princes!

As dusk fell, the gilded palace lanterns of the two princely mansions lit up one after another, like stars falling between the upturned eaves.

The Listening Moon Pavilion on the island in the middle of the lake was spotless. A brocade with embroidered cloud patterns was laid on the carved rosewood table. Nine Ru kiln white porcelain plates were placed on the table, and fresh fruits such as tangerines, pomegranates, and grapes were stacked like pearls and jade.

On a white jade plate, various mooncakes were arranged to mark the occasion. The most eye-catching one was a large mooncake, about a foot wide, placed in the center. Its flaky crust was imprinted with the pattern of "longevity and good fortune," and it exuded the sweet fragrance of osmanthus and honey.

The east and west corridors are adorned with a stream of shimmering glass lanterns, and the surrounding osmanthus trees are trimmed to a pleasing degree, with delicate petals fluttering down in the wind, bringing a refreshing fragrance.

Under the long corridor, musicians were tuning their instruments. The clear and melodious sounds of silk and bamboo instruments mingled with the soft ringing of the copper bells under the corridor, creating a very pleasant sound.

Xie Chang'an was dressed in a dark blue python robe with a jade belt around his waist, while Jiang Li wore a phoenix hairpin inlaid with kingfisher feathers and pearls on her head. The phoenix pattern on her skirt shone brightly under the lamplight. She was smiling and wishing the two elders, Liao Wuyong and Aunt Lian, "Happy Mid-Autumn Festival."

Although it was Xie Chang'an's birthday banquet, it coincided with the Mid-Autumn Festival, so the Prince's Mansion did not hold a grand banquet, but only a Mid-Autumn Festival family banquet, which was enough for the family to celebrate.

As the banquet began, the moon had already risen high in the sky, its gentle light spilling across the courtyard like water, reflecting off the lamplight.

The family of eight sat around a round rosewood table, enjoying a harmonious and happy time.

Although Liao Wuyong had a full head of white hair, he was still upright and vigorous.

He looked at his four grandchildren with a smile, his heart filled with emotion. He never dreamed that he would have such a day when he could be surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

The head cook and her maids presented a variety of dishes. The steamed perch in the crystal plate was as white as jade, the whole roasted lamb with its bright red sauce was fragrant, and there were more than twenty other dishes, including crab roe tofu, osmanthus glutinous rice lotus root, rock sugar pear, etc. The cups were clear glass cups filled with amber-colored osmanthus wine.

Xie Chang'an raised his glass and said: "This Mid-Autumn Festival, families are reunited. May our country and families be safe and healthy, may flowers bloom forever, may people stay healthy, and may the moon be full forever."

Jiang Li also raised her glass and smiled, saying: "My first wish is that people stay healthy, flowers bloom beautifully, and the moon is always full; my second wish is that relatives cherish each other and that our bond deepens; my third wish is that blessings be as vast as the sea and that people be as steadfast as pine trees and that water flows forever."

"Well said!" Liao Wuyong raised his cup and drank it all in one gulp.

Aunt Lian also raised her glass with a smile.

Xie Buli attended the event with his younger siblings, and together they wished their father a long and healthy life: "May our father live as long as the Southern Mountain, enjoy boundless blessings, live as long as the pine and crane, and remain forever young."

"well!"

Xie Chang'an was overjoyed, watching his four children grow up strong and healthy, each with their own strengths, and felt an indescribable happiness and satisfaction.

"I hope my son will study diligently, distinguish right from wrong, and be able to establish himself in the future, be filial to his family, be loyal to his country, and live up to his youth and this life."

The four children replied in unison, "We will follow Father's teachings."

After the meal, the maids cleared away the plates, chopsticks, and cups, and brought out various mooncakes, fruits, and drinks to celebrate the occasion.

Xie Buqi was the first to present his treasure, "Father, see what birthday gift I've prepared for you! Someone—"

A servant presented a brocade box.

Xie Buqi respectfully handed it to his father: "Wishing you, Father, continued good health and undiminished vigor!"

Xie Chang'an accepted it with a smile, opened it, and found a set of jade carvings inside.

"Qiuniu, Yazi, Chaofeng, Pulao, Suanni..."

Xie Chang'an's eyes flickered slightly, "The dragon has nine sons?"

He was born in the Year of the Dragon, and the saying "the dragon has nine sons" carries a self-evident meaning.

Xie Chang'an smiled broadly: "Good! Father likes it very much, thank you for not giving up!"

He secretly told Jiang Li through the Heart Pact: "Thanks to your kind words, I will work harder."

Jiang Li was taken aback, then realized what she meant, her teeth itching with anger: "Xie Buqi! Are you asking for a beating?"

Xie Buqi scratched his head: "His Highness picked this for me. It's a wish for Father to be healthy and strong, and to have many children and blessings. Is there anything wrong with that?"

Liao Wuyong laughed loudly: "Excellent, excellent!"

Aunt Lian smiled and smiled.

Jiang Li said coolly, "The more younger brothers and sisters you have, the less family business you'll inherit in the future!"

Xie Buqi was taken aback: "Is it too late for me to take it back now?"

Liao Wuyong chuckled and said, "There's no reason to take back a blessing that's already been given."

Jiang Li snorted, "It's a holiday today, so it's not appropriate to hit the child. Put it on the tab first."

Xie Buqi stuck out his tongue.

Xie Buli ran over and hugged his mother: "Mother, I'll teach him a lesson for you later!"

She took a short sword from her waist and handed it to Xie Chang'an with both hands, saying, "Father, this is a sword that I forged myself. May you be forever skilled in archery and horsemanship, and may you be renowned throughout the land!"

This is the sword technique she begged Mo Sanlang to teach her when she was in Tianji City.

Xie Chang'an was indeed very happy. He took the short sword, drew it out and looked at it. Although the workmanship was not very refined and it was a bit crude, it was radiant with cold light and was obviously made of a lot of good materials.

"Thank you, Buli, Father likes it very much!"

Xie Chang'an naturally cherished the sword that his beloved daughter had personally crafted for him.

The birthday gift Xie Wuyou gave to his father was a jade talisman that Xie Wuyou had carved himself.

"Father, this is a blessing charm that Wuyou carved himself. May you have long life and good fortune!"

Xie Chang'an and Jiang Li were both pleasantly surprised.

"Wuyou, you can inscribe runes now?"

Jiang Li took the jade talisman and examined it closely. Although the carving was very immature, the runes were smooth and there was a faint shimmering light. It was clearly a jade talisman with magical power!

Xie Wuyou smiled shyly: "It seems the effect won't last long. I'll carve another one for Father next year."

He added, "My mother, grandfather, aunt, elder sister, elder brother, and younger sister are all included."

Jiang Li kissed his little face with delight, "Wuyou, you're amazing! When I was your age, I couldn't carve jade talismans, and I couldn't even write the simplest runes."

Xie Wuyou's face flushed red after receiving his mother's praise, making Jiang Li want to pinch his cheeks a couple of times.

Xie Wuchou was not to be outdone: "I also have a gift for Father!"

Xie Chang'an looked at his beloved daughter with a smile, his eyes filled with anticipation, "Whatever Wuchou gives, Father will like it."

Xie Wuchou stood up, beaming with pride, "I'm sure I'll give Father and Mother a big surprise!"

She walked to the fence, and with a leap, jumped into the water!