In the afternoon, Ye Heng went into the palace.

Soon after, a reply was sent. Someone from the palace came to ask the family to prepare dinner. The night steward personally directed the cooking in the kitchen. The imperial chef was sent from the palace to help with the cooking.

Several families with whom he had good relations sent invitations to come and visit him in the evening. Jiaxing helped direct the work at home.

Sweep the flower pots and place them, and replace the lanterns with new ones.

Wang Xiaomin and Xuyao ​​were sitting in the living room. Looking outside, they were talking in low voices. Xuyao: "It seems that my aunt and uncle have really high status here." Wang Xiaomin: "Didn't you hear the maids calling you aunt, princess, and uncle, prince?" Xuyao: "Hmm, I didn't expect that! The guards in the courtyard, haha! They're just like what they show on TV! I'll go check it out." Xuyao ​​stood up and walked outside. So impressive, that's what soldiers in ancient times were like.

Xuyao, dressed in ancient costume, looks like a TV queen. Her hairstyle, simple and elegant hairpins, and apple-green satin brocade gown are all Guoguo's favorites. She's a quirky little girl, tall and charming. The guards were captivated by her beauty. Her steps are a bit long, though, and she doesn't look like a queen. Her effortless, unrestrained demeanor is truly captivating! Paired with modern makeup, she's a truly stunning sight.

Minmin came over, carrying the child. She saw many guards and maids coming and going along the way. Something must be going on tonight. She sat down in the main hall. Someone poured her tea, and Minmin drank it while she talked to her aunt.

Li Ru was watching over the two little ones in her yard, Guo Guo's children. The fourth child came back, rode his horse to the gate, and dismounted, the reins

He handed it to the gatekeeper and ran into the mansion, shouting from a distance, "Guoguo, Guoguo, your dad is back!" Guoguo heard the shouting and said, "Dad, where did you come back from?" "Xiaowangzhuang, the seaside. Let daddy see me. Well, not bad, still so pretty and sensible." Guoguo smiled and said, "Dad, go back to the house and wash and change clothes." "Okay, Dad will go right away." He walked over, turned around and said, "Is your brother back?" "He's talking to mom." "Okay, see you later, my girl." Guoguo nodded.

Huang Bao arrived at the space and filled the kettle with spiritual spring water. He asked Guo Guo to go to the kitchen and put it in the jar. We will drink this water tonight.

Huang Bao also filled several kettles with spiritual spring water and took them out of the space. He placed them in his room for storage. Guo Guo then went to the warehouse and took out supplies: fabrics, daily necessities, and so on.

Guoguo checked all the warehouses. She put the sacks into the space. She filled the warehouses with food, vegetables, eggs, fruit, and more. She had Xiao Shunzi slaughter a few pigs in the space and took out the sheep, asking the chef to roast them whole.

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After Guoguo finished all this, she returned to the main hall and sat down to drink tea. Xuyao: "Aunt, you are so amazing, you are actually the Regent Princess." Guoguo laughed, "Why don't Xuyao ​​come live here too!" "It's not bad here either." "I'll take you to the street tomorrow. Now let's go to the clothing workshop and get you some clothes." "Okay." "Sister-in-law, wait for me, I'll bring you some clothes to wear tonight." Wang Xiaomin: "Okay."

Xuyao ​​followed Guoguo to a secluded courtyard at the back, and Chai Tao came out to greet her, "Master, you're back." Guoguo: "Yes. What new clothes do you have now? Let me see." "Okay, this is just made." Guoguo looked at an apricot-colored dress and asked Xuyao ​​to try it on. Xuyao ​​also thought it looked good. After putting it on, the little girl looked even better. Apricot is a bright color worn by girls. The workmanship is exquisite, and the embroidery skills are all from the hands of the palace embroiderers. Xuyao ​​looked at the clothes and said, "Aunt, this is too beautiful. If I were to act on TV, I could be a famous actor." "Xuyao ​​looks good in it, so take this one and choose another one. And there are embroidered shoes." Chai Tao helped to get clothes and boots. Guoguo found a few clothes for Wang Xiaomin and said, "Send them to the main hall and let my sister-in-law try them on." "Okay, Master."

Xiahua spent the entire afternoon wandering around the shop, checking on the business. She saw her sisters again, and they invited her to dinner at the mansion that evening. Yingchun, Qiuju, and Dongshuang, the four sisters, were delighted.

The four beauties of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting gathered together, working and chatting. Four women, skilled in martial arts, were stationed at the main hall entrance. They were the women Ye Heng had assigned to him last time, and Steward Ye had given them new names: Fendie, Honggu, Lanyi, and Zisu. They were all given the surname Chai, and were to be considered "death warriors." Steward Ye had them learn knowledge and help manage the shop; today, with the prince's return, he had sent them back to the palace to work.

In the afternoon, people started arriving one after another and were arranged to sit in the side hall. They were accompanied by guards and maids and were served tea.

Ma Xiaohong, along with her grandchildren and daughter-in-law Li Guang, all arrived at the Li Mansion. Qin Han, upon learning of the situation, also arrived with his family.

Jiaxing, Butler Ye and the two second-in-commands all helped to take care of the guests.

Wang Xiaomin looked at the people arriving. "There are quite a few of you." Guoguo: "Yes, sister-in-law, go back to your room and rest for a while. You'll be staying up late tonight." Wang Xiaomin: "Yes." The maid helped with the clothes, and Xuyao ​​supported her mother. Guoguo followed her back to the room and said, "Come back when it's time for dinner." "Okay. I'm feeling a little tired too." Back in the room, Guoguo whispered, "How about we take you and Xuyao ​​inside?" "Sure, it's more comfortable to breathe there." Guoguo: "Xuyao, support your mother." "Yes." They went inside. Guoguo taught Xuyao ​​how to boil water. Snacks and fruit, pick and wash them yourself. "Auntie, go ahead. I can do that." "Yes, I'll take you out at dinner time so you can see the ancient banquet." "Sister, go ahead and do your thing." "Yes." Guoguo slipped out.

Guoguo hadn't expected someone to send her a note right after she returned. She shook her head and continued walking forward. She wanted to find her parents and see her child.

The announcement came through the gate, "Duke Lu has arrived!" The fourth son of Jiaxing went out to greet him. Inside the palace, Lu Xi, along with the child and the Emperor, was in a carriage heading towards the Chai Residence. Xiaodong rode a horse. Following beside the carriage, Yan'er sat inside, holding the child. It had been a long time since she'd seen her parents and brother.

Ye Heng rode his horse ahead and headed home!

The officials had been eager to make a move, but Ye Heng had rejected all the invitations.

Duke Huo came with his wife, but he didn't bring his son and daughter-in-law with him, only Chai Ye.

As soon as he arrived at the Chai Mansion, Chai Ye ran away. He went to look for Guoguo. He saw Guoguo coming from a distance. Chai Ye stood still. Guoguo looked at the person in front of him and shouted, "Brother Ye!" "It's me, Guoguo." Tears flowed down her face. "Why don't you come back? Brother misses you so much!" Woo woo woo! Guoguo: "You are already an adult, and you are still crying. Aren't you ashamed?" Chai Ye said confidently, "No shame, it's your fault that you are always away from home. I came many times, but I didn't see you. Just when I heard that you were back, my grandparents and I came." "Ah, they are all here, let's go." Chai Ye: "Yes." As soon as Guoguo entered the hall, she saw many familiar faces. Just as she was about to shout, she heard the guards report, "The Emperor has arrived, the Empress has arrived, the Crown Prince has arrived, the Crown Princess has arrived, the Second Prince has arrived, the Little Princess has arrived. The Emperor's grandson has arrived!" After a series of reports, Guoguo went out to greet them. Old Duke Huo stood up and went out to greet them, and Duke Lu and his wife also went out to greet them. A large number of people knelt down in the Chai Mansion. The emperor said: "My dear ministers, no need to be polite, please stand up! This is a family dinner, no need to be restrained! Come in!" "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!" Everyone stood up and waited for the emperor to go in, and then everyone followed him in.

Zuo Xiaoqian helped to greet the guests. Ye Heng: "Don't be restrained tonight, we are all family." Guoguo went to the space to pick up Wang Xiaomin and Xuyao. Came to the main hall. Introduced to everyone. "This is my brother-in-law, this is my niece Xuyao, and the one above is the emperor of my Great Yan Kingdom, Xuyao, please bow!" Wang Xiaomin: "Okay. I am honored to be here!" Bowed. Xuyao ​​followed his mother's example! Ye Heng: "Your Majesty, these are my brother-in-law and niece. They don't understand the etiquette here, so please forgive me!" The emperor: "Well, no need to be polite, please take a seat!" Xuyao: "Thank you, Your Majesty." Helped his mother sit down. The queen looked at Guoguo, then at the mother and daughter. Asked, "Guoguo, who are these?" Guoguo smiled and said, "My brother-in-law and niece." The queen: "Okay.

Reward me with a jade ruyi." The steward said, "Yes, I'll get it right away!" The steward ran out and rode back to the palace to get the gift.

Ye Heng: "My royal brother, we are all family. Look, everyone is here and it's getting dark. Let's have dinner first!" The emperor: "Okay." Ye Heng ordered: "Serve the food." The night steward shouted loudly, "Serve the food!" The maids and guards carried trays and brought the food in an orderly manner.

Wang Xiaomin looked at the plates of food, which looked incredibly delicious. When it was time to eat, she exclaimed, "Not bad, delicious!" Xu Yao replied, "Mm, it's delicious." The Queen sat at the women's table. They were all people of status. Guoguo was helping to look after the children. The Queen asked, "Guoguo, how many children do you have now?" Guoguo smiled, "Ten. The youngest one in the stroller is only a few months old."

Ye Heng was feeding the children, using formula. The Queen said, "I'm tired of both of my children." Guo Guo said, "Well, isn't it all thanks to the prince helping feed the children?" The Emperor heard this and looked at Ye Heng. He thought, "How can he be a prince at all?" However, he also fed his children formula himself, and never let anyone see.

Lady Lu helped the Queen with a child and fed them. After Ye Heng finished feeding the child, he took the wine bottle and poured wine for everyone. "Try this wine!" Ye Heng didn't introduce Father Chai, just called him Old Chai! Guoguo has a father and a mother here.

The emperor drank the wine, "It's delicious! Let's raise our glasses and drink together!" Duke Huo: "Only in the Chai family can you drink such good wine." Ye Heng: "My Lord, this is brewed by ourselves. It's called Lihuabai. It's already sold in the shop. It's very common!" Duke Huo: "I didn't notice that. Go back and ask someone to buy it!" Ye Heng: "I'll send you some later." Duke Huo: "Okay, okay, your Majesty is still generous. Okay, drink!"

The Emperor: "Duke Huo, I think I just sent you several jars of fine wine!" Duke Huo: "Yes, I know, you want some wine! Haha!" The Emperor: "You idiot! You're almost an alcoholic!" "Ah, that's what I love when I get old!"...

It was just a simple meal. It didn't disperse until midnight, when Ye Heng sent people from house to house to escort them home. Ye Heng personally rode his horse to escort the emperor back to the palace.

Wang Xiaomin had been sent to the space by Guoguo to rest long ago. All the children were sent inside to sleep.

Guoguo and Yeheng slept outside.

In the space, Huang Bao takes care of his youngest brother and sister.

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