Lu Yundi began to get busy, carefully preparing for the old marquis' birthday banquet. She personally selected the ingredients and arranged the venue, and everything was in order.
Finally, the day of the birthday banquet arrived. The Zhongyong Marquis's mansion was decorated with lights and was bustling with activity. Lu Yundi wore a gorgeous dress and greeted the guests with a smile on her face. The old marquis and the old lady also wore their best clothes and sat in the main seats, accepting everyone's blessings.
As a distinguished guest, the eldest princess naturally also attended the birthday banquet.
When she entered the banquet hall, everyone's eyes were attracted by her gorgeous clothes and noble temperament.
Lu Yundi stepped forward, bowed slightly, and said with a smile: "Your Highness, it is a great honor for me to have you visit my humble home."
The princess smiled softly and said, "Sister Yundi, what are you talking about? I am here to join in the fun and share in the good cheer of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery."
The two walked into the hall hand in hand, and the old marquis and the old lady immediately stood up to greet them. The old marquis looked deep in his eyes and said to the princess, "Your Highness, I am very grateful for coming. Over the years, your care for the Marquis' Mansion has been remembered by our family."
The old lady also said, "Yes, Your Highness is like our own daughter. Every time she comes to the Marquis' Mansion, it fills the place with laughter and joy."
The princess smiled slightly, looked at the old marquis and the old lady, and said, "You two elders are too polite. The loyal and brave marquis's mansion has been loyal for generations, and it is my duty to help."
After that, she turned to Lu Yundi, with a glimmer of approval in her eyes, "Sister Yundi, you manage the Marquis' Mansion in an orderly manner, and I am pleased to see it."
Lu Yundi smiled lightly and said modestly: "Your Highness, you are too kind. It is because of the wise teachings of the elders that Yundi can do his best."
At this time, the atmosphere of the banquet gradually became heated, people began to take their seats, and conversations and laughter broke out one after another.
After three rounds of drinks, the old marquis suddenly suggested: "Today is my birthday party, why don't we play a drinking game to add some fun?" Everyone agreed, and even the eldest princess nodded with a smile.
Lu Yundi smiled secretly in her heart. She was already familiar with the old marquis' habit. At every family banquet, the old marquis always liked to play drinking games to liven up the atmosphere. This not only enhanced the relationship, but also allowed her to see everyone's talents and adaptability. She smiled slightly and said, "Then please let the old marquis start."
The old marquis looked at Lu Yundi with satisfaction and said, "Okay, then I will give you a simple drinking game. Each person will say a poem related to the birthday banquet. If you say it well, you will not have to drink a penalty drink. If you say it badly, you will be fined one glass."
Everyone agreed, and the old marquis spoke first: "The water of Taohuatan is a thousand feet deep, but it is not as deep as the love Wang Lun gave me." Everyone praised, and the old marquis smiled and drank the wine in the glass.
Then the eldest princess said, "There will always be a time to ride on the wind and waves, and set sail to cross the vast ocean." Everyone applauded.
When it was Lu Yundi's turn, she smiled and said, "May your fortune be like the long-flowing water of the East China Sea, and your longevity be like the evergreen pines of the Southern Mountains." The old marquis laughed and applauded, "Good, good, Sister Yundi's poem really fits today's theme."
The following drinking game was played, and the atmosphere became more and more lively. Lu Yundi noticed that although the old lady was smiling, there was a trace of worry in her eyes. She was moved and quietly walked to the old lady and asked in a low voice: "Mother, is there something on your mind?"
The old lady was slightly startled, then smiled and shook her head: "It's okay, I just feel that time flies, and my health is getting worse and worse, and I feel a little sad."
Lu Yundi gently held the old lady's hand and comforted her: "Don't worry, mother, father will live a long life. Moreover, our family will accompany father and let him enjoy his old age."
A trace of gratitude flashed in the old lady's eyes. She patted Lu Yundi's hand and said with a smile: "Yundi, you are really my good daughter-in-law."
The banquet continued until night fell, when everyone dispersed. Lu Yundi personally saw the eldest princess out, then returned to the mansion and arranged for the servants to clean up the mess.
……
After the old marquis’ birthday banquet, Yan Shuqin had all the things in her room moved from Qingfeng Tower to Rongxi Hall.
"Mother, my daughter is already eight years old. From today on, I will move to your yard and not live with my brother. It will also be convenient for you to give my daughter acupuncture to treat her illness." Yan Shuqin looked at Lu Yundi, raised her little face, and said seriously.
Lu Yundi's eyes flashed with surprise. She didn't expect her daughter to suddenly make such a request. She gently stroked Yan Shuqin's head and smiled, "Qin'er has grown up and knows how to take care of herself. But are you sure you want to leave your brother?"
Yan Shuqin nodded slightly, her expression firm: "My daughter has grown up and should learn to be independent. Besides, I also want to spend more time with my mother."
Lu Yundi looked at her daughter's serious expression, and her heart was filled with warmth. She sighed softly and said, "Okay, since you have decided, then let's do it. But you have to promise me that you will take good care of yourself no matter when and where you are."
Yan Shuqin nodded excitedly, she knew her mother had agreed.
At this time, Yan Canglan walked in and saw that his sister's luggage had been moved to Rong Xi Tang. He couldn't help but frowned: "Sister, what are you doing? Why are you moving to mother's yard?"
Yan Shuqin looked up at her brother and said calmly, "Brother, I have grown up. I want to spend more time with mother, so that she can give me acupuncture treatment."
Yan Canglan was obviously unhappy. He glared at his sister and said, "Are you trying to drive me away? We have been living together and you suddenly moved out. What should I do?"
Seeing this, Lu Yundi hurriedly spoke to mediate: "Canglan, don't misunderstand. Qin'er has grown up and has her own ideas. We should respect her. Also, you have to learn to be independent."
Yan Canglan glared at his sister, then turned to his mother: "Mother, I understand. It's just that I'm not used to it yet, and I need some time to adapt."
Lu Yundi smiled slightly and patted Yan Canglan on the shoulder: "Don't worry, kid. We will adapt together."
Rongxi Hall was bustling with activity.
After Yan Shuqin moved into her mother's yard, the relationship between mother and daughter became even deeper. Whenever night fell, Yan Shuqin would sit beside her mother, listening to her stories and learning embroidery.
In the evening, Yan Canglan quietly came to Rongxi Hall and saw his sister sitting next to his mother, talking and laughing. He couldn't help but feel a little sad. He coughed softly, which attracted Yan Shuqin's attention.
Yan Shuqin looked up and saw her brother, and smiled slightly: "Brother, why are you here?"
Yan Canglan smiled and tried to make his tone sound relaxed: "I just came to see you. After all, you moved away and I'm a little uncomfortable."
Lu Yundi looked at his son and couldn't help feeling touched.
Although Yan Canglan said that he was not used to it, he was always concerned about his sister in his heart.
The three of them sat together and chatted about family matters.
As the night deepened, Yan Canglan stood up and said to his sister, "Qin'er, I'm going back first. I'll come to see you often in the future."
Yan Shuqin nodded, with gratitude gleaming in her eyes: "Brother, thank you."
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