The maid came to inform that the banquet was ready.

Girls, please move to the Flower Hall.

Gu Jiu stood up, "Sisters, let's go to the banquet."

"Sister Xiao Jiu leads the way."

Gu Jiu smiled and led everyone back to the Flower Hall.

There are nine tables, all placed in the flower hall on the right.

Everyone sits separately.

Gu Yue took the initiative to sit with Miss Zhao Liu, and she was known as a companion.

Gu Jiu ignored her and asked Gu Shan to sit with the Xie family at a table.

Gu Shan was a little bit ashamed in her heart.

She pulled Gu Jiu and whispered, "Second sister, can you let fifth sister sit with me."

Gu Jiu looked at Gu Shan strangely, "What's the matter? Is there something embarrassing for the fourth sister? The fifth sister and the eldest sister have to accompany the girls from other houses."

Gu Shan opened her mouth and didn't know where to start. "It's just that my elder aunt talks a lot. I'm afraid I can't handle it well, so I want my fifth sister to accompany me."

This reason reluctantly convinced Gu Jiu.

Gu Jiu said to her: "I'll ask the fifth sister. If the fifth sister is unwilling, don't be disappointed."

"Thank you second sister."

After setting up everyone, Gu Jiu asked Gu Lin by the way if she would like to sit down with Xie's family at a table.

Gu Lin looked at Xie's family, "Can't the fourth sister handle it alone?"

Gu Jiu nodded, "The fourth sister said she can't handle it alone."

Gu Lin raised her eyebrows and laughed, "Okay, I'll be with the fourth sister."

Gu Lin happily went to accompany Gu Shan.

Gu Shan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and smiled at Gu Jiu.

When Gu Lin was there, when his aunt Ma was talking nonsense, Gu Lin pierced it with a word, and the scene was beautiful. didn't believe that Ma's aunt had the face to continue talking nonsense.

Gu Jiu and Gu Mei accompanied the girls in the Hou Mansion of the Guogong Mansion.

Xie's settled down, ladies and gentlemen, and came to the back tables.

Seeing that Gu Yue was not sitting at a table with the girls from the Guogong Mansion, she frowned slightly.

Xie's stared at Gu Yue, how could this dead girl sit at the side table. Could it be that Gu Jiu seized Gu Yue's opportunity.

Xie snorted secretly, and she knew that Gu Jiu was not a good thing. She was eager to compete, and even grabbed Gu Yue's opportunity. It's really outrageous.

It's just that the seats were already set and it was not easy to change. Xie had to suppress his anger, smile, and step forward to greet everyone that the food is delicious.

When passing by Gu Yue, Xie's pinched her secretly.

Gu Yue had a guilty conscience and did not dare to look up.

Xie snorted and put the matter aside for the time being, and asked Gu Yue what was going on in the evening.

The banquet officially began.

The well-trained maids served dishes in an orderly manner.

The menu is carefully drawn up.

A table has 16 dishes, two cold dishes, four steamed dishes, four cooked dishes, four stir-fried dishes, and two soup dishes.

The wine and food are all in place, and Xie, as the host, greets everyone to eat and drink.

The atmosphere of the flower hall gradually became lively.

The dishes prepared in the kitchen are very good and suit most people's tastes.

There are many kinds of wine prepared to meet everyone's needs.

Taking advantage of the warm atmosphere, Gu Jiu picked up the wine glass, called the other four sisters, toasted table after table, and did his best to do what he should do as a host.

Upon seeing this, Mrs. Wei of the Hou Mansion laughed, and murmured with Mrs. Zhang, "The girls are pretty good. The atmosphere of the banquet today is very good."

The atmosphere is good, and the purpose of the banquet is at least 70% completed.

Zhang smiled and said, "The main thing is that Xiao Jiu is a girl who is active and can do things. If it weren't for her to greet, the other girls would probably still sit indifferently."

When the eldest wife Xiaowei heard this, she couldn't help but look at Gu Jiu.

Gu Jiu has grown a lot taller in the past six months, and his figure is still thin, but a little girly line can be seen.

Xiao Wei saw Gu Jiu leading the other four girls in the Gu family, and they shuttled between the banquet to toast the guests, greet everyone to eat, and speak auspicious words.

The whole process was easy and easy, making everyone feel comfortable.

She couldn't help but nodded secretly, "Xiao Jiu, this girl, although she lacks experience, is better than clever."

"The writing is also very good." The eldest wife Zhang's pursed her lips and smiled, "Today's menu is copied by Xiao Jiu."

The eldest wife Xiao Wei followed with a smile, and asked in a low voice, "Do you know how Brother and Sister Xie arranged for Xiao Jiu?"

The eldest wife Zhang knew that the so-called arrangement naturally refers to Gu Jiu's marriage.

She looked around, and whispered to Xiao Wei, "Sister Xie’s thoughts, you can guess it. I am definitely not happy that Xiao Jiu married better than Gu Yue. She must have followed Gu Yue’s marriage first, and then later. Will consider Xiao Jiu's marriage.

Mr. Gu, I don't know exactly what he thinks. But the two of them should have similar ideas. After all, Xiao Jiu's maternal grandfather's family has fallen, and it is not as good as Xie's. "

The eldest wife, Xiao Wei, nodded, "Xiao Jiu, this child, does not have a strong grandfather, and indeed suffers a bit."

When the eldest wife Zhang heard this, her eyebrows moved, "Why don't you take the trouble to help Xiao Jiu as the sister-in-law in the lobby. It shouldn't be difficult for Xiao Jiu to tell Xiao Jiu about a suitable marriage based on the relationship of the sister-in-law in the lobby."

The eldest wife, Xiao Wei, did not respond immediately, but said: "People who are parents are not in a hurry. I am not an outsider and I will introduce the child to Xiao Jiu's family rashly. Let's see again."

The eldest wife Zhang looked down, and she understood what the younger Wei meant.

Xiao Wei is willing to introduce the marriage to Gu Jiu, but he doesn't want to offend Gu and Xie.

Wei Clan also wants to wait for Gu Yue's marriage to be finalized, and then be a reference, and then introduce Gu Jiu's marriage.

In this way, no one can be guilty, and things can be done properly.

After thinking about it, the eldest wife Zhang laughed, "It's still the lobby's wife who is thoughtful. Xiao Jiu has more than half a year away from Jihua, and her marriage is not in a hurry."

Xiao Wei nodded, "It's really not in a hurry. It's the marriage of those boys in your family, it's time to hurry up."

The eldest wife, Zhang, said: "I will not hide it from you, I am discussing the children's marriage with my family."

Little Wei suddenly realized, "Do you want to kiss your natal family?"

"I have this idea. But Dalang's marriage, I still want to tell him a decent and noble girl. Sister-in-law, do you have a good girl to introduce to me?"

Little Wei laughed.

It seems that the Zhang family intends to marry the second-in-law with his natal family, while the eldest-in-law will marry a noble girl.

Xiao Wei pointed to the front, "There are so many honorable girls sitting over there, and the younger brothers and sisters have taken a fancy to that. Tell me. I'll help you with the matchmaker."

"What I'm waiting for is the words of the sister-in-law in the lobby. The third girl in Luhou Mansion, the one named Pei Man, how does the sister-in-law in the lobby feel?"

"Luhou Mansion?"

Little Wei frowned unnoticeably.

"Do you think about it clearly? Luhou is not a good person. Getting married with Luhou is a risk."

The eldest wife Zhang suddenly became entangled.

Xiao Wei suggested: "How about the girl from Daihou's Mansion? If the younger brothers and sisters are of interest, I will help you with the line."

The eldest wife looked at the girls from the Hou Mansion of the Zhang dynasty.

She hesitated, "I heard that the lady in the lobby is going to marry the Daihou Mansion and wants to marry Mei Girl. If my Dalang married a girl from the Daihou Mansion, if an outsider meets, wouldn't it be said that our Gu family is changing relations? "

Little Wei shook his head slightly, "It's okay. Our two families have been separated long ago, and there is no such thing as a relationship change. However, the younger siblings have to be prepared. If they want to marry, they can only marry the second daughter. ."

The eldest wife Zhang suddenly laughed, "I don't need a reminder from the lobby, I also understand. My Dalang is not worthy of the eldest daughter of the Houfu family. It is already a high level to be able to marry the second daughter of the Hou Family."

Little Wei asked: "Then this matter is settled like this? I'll go to explore Mrs. Daihou's tone later."

"Okay! Thank you, Sister-in-law in the lobby."

The two talked and laughed, and a marriage was almost settled.

Xie came over to toast, and a few people accompany him for a drink.

Xie had something in his heart, so he took the opportunity to ask Wei.

"Sister-in-law, did Mrs. Hesyber reveal anything?"

Little Wei smiled, "Sister Xie, don’t worry, I’ll ask you when you’re finished drinking. Don’t worry about it. It seems that Mrs. Hesibo is still very satisfied with Jane. As long as there are no accidents, this marriage should be It can be done."

Xie suddenly laughed, "Thank you, my wife. If this marriage is over, I will invite you to drink."

"You should treat me to wedding candy."

"Yes, yes. Look at me, clumsy tongue, don't mind the lobby sister-in-law."

After Xie's words, he went to the next table to toast.

The eldest wife Zhang asked little Wei in a whisper, "Can the marriage between Zhen girl and Zhao Silang really happen?"

"It's not a big problem. When the wine is over, you can ask Brother Xie for me how much dowry she plans to prepare for Jane."

The eldest wife Zhang raised her eyebrows, "What's the matter, Mrs. Hesyber is still picky about the girl's dowry?"

Little Wei picked up the wine glass, pondered, and said, "It is not that Mrs. Hexibo wants to pick up on the girl's dowry, but the second room of the Zhao family, and the third room will pick up on the girl's dowry.

As you know, there are deep contradictions among the three heads of the Hexibo Mansion. If Jane got married and had too little dowry, she would probably be wronged.

Both are the daughters of the Gu family. As the aunt of the lobby, how can I bear to see her being wronged at my husband's house. "

The eldest wife Zhang suddenly realized, "Sister-in-law in the lobby wants me to remind brother and sister Xie to prepare a little dowry for Jane. At least she will look good."

"Exactly." Little Wei Shi did not hide his thoughts.

Zhang frowned, "Sister Xie is not bad for money. For so many years in the Northwest, she has made a lot of money with her maiden brother. I know this.

But sister Xie is a bit stingy. Especially for the girl who came out, she must be reluctant to spend money. "

Xiao Wei smiled contemptuously, "It was not her private money that was spent. It was the money from their second wife, so she was embarrassed to only prepare two or three thousand taels for Jane's dowry?

For people like us, the dowry is more than five thousand taels, not more than ten thousand taels.

I don't ask her to prepare a dowry of ten thousand taels for Jane. Five or six thousand taels of dowry should be prepared. "

After a pause, Xiao Wei said again: "Before coming, the old lady told me that I must remind brother and sister Xie.

Marrying a girl is not about marrying an enemy, you have to prepare everything you need to prepare, don't be stingy with that little money.

I thought about this. I said it was inappropriate. After all, we are all separated. I also ask you, younger sister, to convey the old lady's meaning to younger sister Xie for me.

As for Master Gu, my master will also mention him. "

Zhang laughed, "As long as Mr. Gu nods in this matter, it will be fine. After all, Mr. Gu is the master of the second room."

Little Wei breathed a sigh of relief, "This matter will trouble my younger brothers and sisters."

Zhang smiled and waved his hand, "Sister-in-law in the lobby, don't be polite with me. If the marriage between my Dalang and Daihou's mansion is completed, I have to thank you and give you a thank you matchmaker."

Xiao Wei smiled and said, "Just give me the money, you just invite me to have a wedding wine."

"It's natural to drink wedding wine without the sister-in-law in the lobby."

...

Gu Yue took the girl Zhao Liu from Hexibo Mansion to talk.

She deliberately flattered and flattered, and talked cart after cart of auspicious words like a chariot.

Girl Zhao Liu knows that Gu Yue is trying to please her with a purpose, but the sugar-coated cannonballs are really beautiful, sweet as honey.

At the beginning, she will be vigilant. When the sugar-coated cannonballs are eaten too much, Miss Zhao Liu also enjoys this feeling of being flattered. It's wonderful!

In half a meal, the two of them are as good as sisters, holding hands and talking affectionately.

The people sitting next to him were surprised at this scene.

Gu Yue really spared no effort to please Zhao Liu.

After finishing the banquet, the two moved to the small flower hall on the left to have tea and snacks, and continue to chat.

Gu Yue was also very thoughtful. She knocked on the side, and she was shocked to have a lot of news about Zhao Erlang.

Girl Zhao Liu didn't think much. Only when Gu Yue was out of curiosity would he inquire about her own situation.

Gu Yue has many eyes, she urged Miss Zhao Liu, "Sister Zhao, you take me to see your fourth brother, okay? If the marriage between my eldest sister and your fourth brother is completed, our two families will be relatives in the future. However, Before getting married, somehow let us meet your fourth elder brother and know what your fourth elder brother looks like."

Girl Zhao Liu hesitated.

Gu Yue took her hand and said, "Sister Zhao, please agree. I will call my eldest sister, too, and let's go there together. How about this?"

Girl Zhao Liu hesitated, nodded and agreed, "Okay. I will let the maid go to the outer courtyard to have a look, and tell my fourth brother to come to the atrium, and we will meet in the atrium."

"Okay! Sister Zhao, wait for me, and I will tell my big sister. Big sister is shy, and it may take a while to convince her. Sister Zhao, just sit here and wait for me. I'll be back soon. ."

"Sister Yue, go, I'm not in a hurry."

Gu Yue nodded with a smile, and hurriedly left.

Gu Yue walked out of the flower hall and did not go to see Gu Zhen the first time.

Instead, he called the maid to put grapes, "You tell a young maid to go to the outer courtyard to find the Eighth Young Master. Let the Eighth Young Master take the Xie family cousin to wait for me in the atrium, remember?"

Grape was a little frightened, and asked, "Girl, what are you going to do?"

Gu Yue smiled coldly, her eyes were cruel, "Can't you see what I am going to do? I must not sit back and watch my elder sister marry to the Haixi Bo Mansion. Her best destination is Xie's family."

"Girl, are you crazy?"

Grape's heart almost jumped out, looking around, fortunately no one was around.

Gu Yue stared at Grape, "Do you look like me crazy? I am calmer now than ever. You go quickly."

Putao hesitated, "Girl, please think twice. The servant saw that the wife and Mrs. Hesyber had a very happy conversation, and the eldest girl’s marriage should be settled. At this time, you intervened. Why is this? It is spoiled. The big girl’s marriage is not good for you, girl."

"Who said that?" Gu Yue stared at Grape. "You have been by my side for so many years, don't you know my mind?"

"what?"

Putao said with a shocked face, "Girl, won't you come here for real? You really fell in love with that Zhao Erlang? That man overruled his wife, and had a bad temper and would beat others.

Girl, don't be confused, okay. Or, I call my wife out, and the girl will talk to the wife.

If the wife is willing to support the girl, then it will not be too late to call the Eighth Young Master. "

Gu Yue sternly said, "Is there anything to talk about. What do you think I can talk to my mother now? I have to do something to have a bargaining chip to talk to my mother about this, do you understand?

Only if my eldest sister’s marriage is ruined, will my mother allow me to marry in the Hexibo Mansion, understand?

And the big sister married to Xie's family has a great advantage, can stop Xie's mouth. Lest the Xie family keep hitting my sixth brother and me. "

Grapes are nervous and restless.

The girl must be crazy to have such crazy ideas.

"What's so good about Zhao Erlang? The girl fell in love with him when she was born."

"You don't understand!" Gu Yue laughed suddenly, her eyes soft and yearning.

"That kind of man, how could you as a maid understand. But I understand him. When I see him for the first time, I know that my destiny has appeared."

Gu Yue's gentle tone made the grape goose bumps rise.

Gu Yue stared at Grape, "Are you going? If you don't go, then don't wait by my side."

Grape was about to cry, and nodded helplessly, "Slaves listen to the girl."

"Remember to find an eye-catching maid. This thing should be done naturally without leaving a trace, remember?"

"The servant girl remembered."