bestfiction Chapter 347 Reunion Dinner
Chapter 347 Reunion Dinner
Qin Huiyin accepted the two maids and talked with Tang Yichen for a while. The latter had not yet finished his shift, so he said to come back early in the evening for the reunion dinner and then went back to the yamen.
Qin Huiyin called Song One, Song Two, Song Three, and Song Four out to meet Zhilan and Sujin, introduced them to each other, and let them know each other's existence.
I just arrived in Beijing today and there is nothing to do. I am tired after all this trouble, so I asked them to go to the kitchen to prepare the reunion dinner in the evening, and then I rested in the room.
When she got up after a rest, Tang Yichen was also off duty. She just called out when Zhilan came in and Sujin went to get hot water for her to wash.
Qin Huiyin had a large business in the county town and never had a maid to serve her. Now that she had just arrived in the capital, she was enjoying the treatment of a young lady. Needless to say, it felt different to have someone to serve her. Although she was a little uncomfortable at first, having someone to help her with her makeup and to arrange her clothes saved her a lot of trouble.
She was about to walk into the lobby when she saw Tang Luwu coming out looking brand new. The two sisters looked at each other and burst into laughter.
"Yinyin, your tasseled jade hairpin is so beautiful. But it jingles so much. I'm afraid you'll have to walk more gracefully from now on. You can't run too fast. Haha..."
"Your skirt is nice, but the hem is too long. It's fine for important banquets, but how tiring would it be to wear it on a normal day?"
"These are all popular styles in the capital. I suddenly feel that being a noblewoman in the capital must have it tough. Wearing such heavy clothes every day, no wonder you start panting after just a few steps." Tang Luwu said with a look of disdain, "I'll wear something new today, and I'll wear my old clothes tomorrow."
Tang Luwu is now a young girl with fair skin and clear eyes. Although she is not as beautiful as Qin Huiyin, she is also an elegant beauty.
She and Tang Yichen bore some resemblance. Tang Yichen was a fallen immortal, so how could his siblings be any worse? It was just that there was a hint of arrogance in Tang Yichen's smile. Since becoming a doctor, his arrogance had subsided a bit, but it didn't disappear; it was simply hidden.
Tang Yi walked out smiling and yawning.
At this time, he also changed into a set of fashionable clothes in the capital.
He was followed by two servants.
There were also two maids behind Tang Luwu. Those two maids walked together with Qin Huiyin's two maids. They were talking quietly and it was obvious that they were very familiar with each other.
"This outfit is really nice, little brother." Qin Huiyin looked at him, "It looks like a young master from a certain family going out."
Tang Yi smiled and tugged at his clothes. "If I wear this to see patients, I'm afraid no one will believe me. I have the same idea as my elder sister. I'll just wear something new today, and change into my old clothes tomorrow!"
"When are you going to visit that great figure in the medical field your master mentioned?" Tang Luwu asked. "We need to prepare gifts and visit him. We can't go empty-handed."
"Let's go tomorrow! Since we're already in the capital, whether they accept me or not, I have to show them courtesy." Tang Yi said with a smile, "It's too late today, and I'm not ready yet."
"We need to find out what Dean Zhen likes in advance," Qin Huiyin reminded. "Since we are going to give a gift, we must cater to his preferences and not violate his taboos."
The senior brother that Doctor Wei mentioned is the director of the Imperial Medical Bureau.
The other person is not an ordinary person to be able to sit in that position, so he has to be more careful in doing things.
The three siblings arrived at the lobby first, and then Tang Yichen appeared.
As soon as Tang Yichen appeared, Tang Yixiao rushed over excitedly and hugged Tang Yichen like a little child.
Tang Luwu's eyes also turned red, and she looked at Tang Yichen excitedly: "Brother."
Seeing how excited they were, Qin Huiyin realized that Tang Yichen had just returned and only saw her briefly before rushing back to the yamen to continue his work.
Tang Dafu and Li Taohua walked in and saw the brothers and sisters crying together. The former said, "Wife, see, I told you it won't be too late."
Li Taohua gave him a glare: "Are you my biological father?"
"I am a man. Even if the sky falls, I can't cry. What does that look like?" said Tang Dafu.
"Really? Fine, then I'll write you a letter of divorce and divorce you right away. You're a grown man anyway, you wouldn't cry even if the sky fell, so it's okay to be divorced."
Tang Dafu: “…”
He walked towards Tang Yichen and patted him on the shoulder: "Good boy, you have grown taller and become more promising. You have brought honor to the Tang family."
Tang Yichen smiled and said, "Dad, I'm afraid that only Aunt Li can cure you in this life."
In the past, he would feel sorry for his mother, but now he has seen more and has let it go.
Most men and women in this world live in a muddle, marrying and having children with strangers, alleging they're following their parents' orders and matchmakers' wishes. These blind marriages are responsible for many unhappy couples in the world. If only people could be with the one they truly love, there would be fewer tragedies.
He would either not marry in this life, or marry the one he loves, be with her for the rest of his life, and never bring harm to others again.
"Zhilan, go across and ask if Miss Xia has arrived."
Before Zhilan left, the housekeeper came in and said, "My dear ladies and gentlemen, Miss Xia said she was a little tired today and would not come. She said it was a family dinner of the Tang family and it would be inconvenient for an outsider like her to disturb them. She will come again tomorrow to go shopping with the Second Miss and get to know the wealth and splendor of the capital."
"I understand." Qin Huiyin waved her hand and asked the butler to leave.
The Tang family was finally reunited.
The servants brought all kinds of delicious dishes to the table.
"There are now fifty-three servants in the house. They used to be managed by the housekeeper, but now that Aunt Li is here, the housekeeper's power has been handed over to Aunt Li."
Li Taohua did not refuse.
"You're an official now. You need someone to take care of the house, social interactions, and frequent interactions with the families of your colleagues. You really need someone to manage the inner chambers. Most importantly, I'm now your nominal mother and the mistress of the Tang Mansion. If you're still managing business outside, it will indeed affect your reputation."
"Mom, do you mean that we can't do business anymore?" Tang Luwu frowned.
"It's not that you can't do business, but you can't do it in public. You can open a shop, but you can't stay in the shop every day for others to see. Even if you go to check the accounts, you must wear a veil hat and don't let others see you. This capital is a place where the rich and powerful live, but it is also a place where good and bad people mix. You are all wives of officials now, you must cherish your reputation so that you can find a good family in the future."
"We definitely have to do business, but we're just stepping back from the front. This won't affect our ability to build a career," Qin Huiyin comforted Tang Luwu. "As for marrying into a good family, there's no need to rush. There are indeed many wealthy families in the capital, but those wealthy families have a lot of trouble behind their backyards. I'd rather marry an ordinary person and have him or her under my control than be bullied by a wealthy family. Anyway, I'll only marry someone I love, so don't rush me."