Nagato has such a slim waist

Chapter 553: A Thousand Years of Joy
Feng Yun was very concerned about Pei Jue's birthday and personally cleaned the Pei Mansion inside and out. From the arrangement of banquet dishes to the guest list, she took care of everything and repeatedly discussed with the Pei family without any help.

Pei Yuan was delighted.

He was very pleased to see large and small packages of things being carried into Pei Mansion.

My sister-in-law finally figured it out. If she wanted to be the mistress of the house, then she, the eldest sister-in-law, would no longer have to manage the household for her without any justification...

Pei Yuan sorted out the account books and personally brought them to Feng Yun's room.

Unexpectedly, Feng Yun stopped him with a smile.

"Sister, please don't give up. I can't manage this family."

Pei Yuan was stunned.

Feng Yun smiled and pushed the account book back.

"After my husband's birthday, I should go back to Andu. I'll have to trouble you, sister, to take care of Pei Mansion's affairs."

Pei Yuan was secretly surprised.

"Are you still going back to Andu?"

Feng Yun smiled and nodded, "I have to go back. So many people are waiting for me. If I don't go back, Nagato will be in chaos."

Pei Yuan was extremely reluctant to be separated from her brother, but Pei Jue had acquiesced to some things, and as the eldest sister, she could not interfere too much.

The birthday banquet at the Pei Mansion was very lively. Almost all the celebrities and noble families in Xijing, royal relatives, and officials above the fifth rank in the capital received invitations.

There was a constant stream of people and cars in front of the palace, and the first person to send gifts was the new emperor Yuan Yin in the palace.

The first to arrive at Pei Mansion were the eldest princess and her family.

Two carriages from the Princess's Mansion stopped in front of Pei's Mansion, one in front and one behind.

Puyang got off the carriage and opened the curtain to invite his mother down. Wen Xingsui then helped Puyang Yi get off from another carriage.

A prominent family.

Wen Xingsui was also a new noble in the court. He was elegant and noble, handsome and dignified. When he walked with Puyang Yi, they were very pleasing to the eye.

"The distinguished guest has arrived."

Feng Yunying came out of the house and looked at Puyang Yi from a distance.

Puyang Yi stuck out her tongue, Feng Yun smiled, and quickly stepped forward to salute the eldest princess and Puyang Zong.

"Your Highness, Prince, thank you for coming."

The eldest princess praised: "I haven't seen you for a while, and you have become even more charming."

Feng Yun smiled and replied, "Your Highness, you are too kind."

Having said that, he turned around and bowed slightly to Wen Xingsui and Puyang Yi.

"Brother, sister-in-law."

Wen Xingsui smiled in response.

Puyang Yi said, "Ayun, go and do your work. We are all family. Your brother and I are very comfortable. You don't need to call us."

Feng Yun glanced at her flawless white face and curled her lips slightly.

Puyang Yi is really happy.

Joy was leaping in her bright black eyes, and one could tell at a glance that she had a very close relationship with her eldest brother. With her loving mother and eldest brother by her side, no one could be happier than her.

Feng Yun smiled and said, "I won't be polite to my sister-in-law. You and my elder brother can do as you please. Your Highness, Prince, please come in quickly."

The eldest princess had a kind face, without any condescending air. She greeted Feng Yun as they walked, just like an ordinary elder.

Puyang Zong and Puyang Yi occasionally chatted with each other, and they were so intimate that they seemed like a real family.

On the contrary, Wen Xingsu didn't say much.

He glanced at Feng Yun in amazement, then regained his composure, his smile was neither too deep nor too shallow, just right, and he occasionally helped Puyang Yi casually, which was also very appropriate.

Seeing how loving the couple was, Feng Yun couldn't help but joke, "This is the first time that my elder brother has come to visit since returning to Beijing. If I hadn't sent you an invitation, I'm afraid he would have forgotten that he had a younger sister."

Puyang Yi blushed immediately and glanced at Wen Xingsu gently, "You are the only one with a bad mouth. My husband has been busy with official duties since he returned to Beijing, so he has no time to spare..."

Feng Yun chuckled, "Look how anxious you are."

Wen Xingsu smiled, his voice gentle and clear, "Ayun, even if you don't invite me, I will come in the next two days."

After a pause, he seemed to want to say something else, but another carriage drove up outside the door.

Feng Yun turned his eyes, asked them to sit inside, and then went out again.

Wen Xingsui looked back, smiled, and walked over the threshold with Puyang Yi.

Gradually more and more guests came.

Pei Chong was pushed by the servant and came out to greet the guests in person.

This great general, who had made great contributions, was usually not seen by the public. Whenever someone saw his disabled legs, they would sigh and say some words of admiration.

Pei Chong just smiled and never mentioned the war that year.

After the banquet started and all the guests arrived, Emperor Wenzhi finally arrived.

It is extremely rare throughout history for an emperor to personally visit his minister’s residence to celebrate his birthday.

The king and his subjects were all happy and polite to each other.

However, those present knew very well that no matter how generous and appropriate the words were, it was not "favor" but a compromise by the emperor and a sign of weakness to Prince Yonghuai.

The banquet was rich in food and the atmosphere was prosperous.

The Pei family had never held a banquet since Pei Chong became disabled and Madam Pei passed away. In the memory of many princes and old officials, the last time was when Pei Yuan got married.

For a while, the war that happened many years ago was mentioned again. The old and new parties put aside their grudges and drank happily.

Feng Jingyao and his wife were also among the invited guests.

At the banquet, he stood up with the cup in his hand and said to Emperor Wenzhi, who was sitting in the main seat: "Since the Mingquan Alliance, the two countries of Jin and Qi have lived in harmony for several years and exchanged what they have. This is why the people of the two countries live and work in peace and contentment, merchants gather here, and all industries prosper. This time, on my way from Qi to Jin, I saw that the battlefields of the past have become mulberry fields, farmers carrying hoes, and shepherds playing flutes. It was a picture of prosperity, and my heart was very excited."

He raised his sleeves and held up the wine glass, then bowed to Emperor Wenzhi and all the princes and nobles present.

"Today, I am borrowing the fine wine of King Yonghuai to wish the two countries of Jin and Qi to be friends for generations. May the people of the world enjoy peace forever, and hope that from now on, there will be prosperity and peace, and we will build a monument for the ages together."

Feng Jingyao was well-read and a learned man. He was also gifted with an eloquent tongue. He was able to handle affairs of state in the Qi court with ease, and was no less capable in the Jin court.

After hearing this, all the ministers nodded repeatedly.

Even Emperor Wenzhi was somewhat moved.

He laughed out loud and raised his glass.

"My dear ministers, the distinguished envoys of Qi, on the occasion of the 100th birthday of King Yonghuai, I propose that you and I drink this cup together, and wish that our two countries will live in peace and prosperity."

All the ministers stood up and raised their glasses to drink together.

It was a scene of great joy, as if the confrontations in the court had never existed, and no one even mentioned Nagato.

Feng Yun smiled slightly.

No one else mentioned it out of respect for Prince Yonghuai, so she brought it up.

Feng Yun picked up the wine pot, filled Pei Jue's cup, and slowly filled his own cup. He bowed to the emperor and the officials, and said with a smile:
"Dear guests, enjoy your meals and drinks. I hope you will forgive me if we are not able to provide you with adequate hospitality."

She was dressed elegantly today, with her hair tied high, adorned with pearls and jade, and her loose skirt and blouse were elegant and luxurious. Her every move was calm and unhurried, and her words were as bright as a spring breeze and as beautiful as a blooming peony...

What a rich and noble flower...

Only Prince Yonghuai could handle it. Some people at the banquet praised it repeatedly.

Ao Zheng drank the whole cup heroically and said loudly:
"Princess, you are really modest. This wine is mellow, like nectar, and this dish is exquisite, it can be said to be the best of delicacies. Even the cups, bowls and plates on the banquet are very unique. Ao has never seen them anywhere else..."

After that, he glanced at everyone and said with a smile: "Gentlemen, please don't blame me for having a big tongue after drinking too much. In this Xijing area, I'm afraid this banquet is also unique and no one can compare to it."

Ao Zheng was very supportive.

This was exactly what Feng Yun wanted.

She glanced at Pei Jue and smiled warmly and kindly: "I am so ashamed to receive Prime Minister Ao's praise."

After saying this, she stood up from the seat and smiled slowly.

"Now that we've come to this, I'm going to apologize."

Holding the pot in her slender hands, she smiled faintly.

"This wine is called 'Lotus Fragrance Dew'. It comes from Andu Changmen. It is brewed with Jieqiu water, Huaxi grain, and the fragrance of lotus from thousands of miles away."

She took a sip of the wine and toasted everyone.

He added: "The cups and bowls at the banquet also came from the Huaxi Dragon Kiln. Speaking of which, there is an allusion..."

She glanced at him calmly without changing her smile.

"When Emperor Tianshou stayed in Huaxi, he went to the kiln to add firewood and fuel. Perhaps nourished by the dragon spirit, the porcelains that came out of the kiln had moist glaze, delicate body, bright and clean, bright and elegant, and each one was like a treasure in the world... The kiln workers were so surprised that they immediately bowed down and shouted long live the dragon. Since then, it was renamed Huaxi Dragon Kiln..."

She pointed to the plates and bowls in front of everyone.

"The porcelain you are using today all comes from Huaxi Dragon Kiln. And..."

She smiled again and introduced the dishes on the table one by one. Her voice was warm and polite, like the sound of a yellow oriole singing in a valley.

"Today's dishes are the nine bowls of birthday banquets that have been very popular among the people in Andu in recent years. They also originated from Nagato."

There was silence all around.

The dishes were all very good.

But the atmosphere was a little weird.

These days, there has been a lot of talk in the court about abolishing Nagato.

But this was Prince Yonghuai's birthday banquet, and the princess was introducing fine wine and delicious food to the guests with a smile and enthusiasm, so no one wanted to be embarrassed on the spot.

Eaters have short mouths.

The scene was...very embarrassing.

Feng Yun looked at their expressions and knew what was going on, but she showed no embarrassment at all.

She openly introduced Nagato to everyone in this way, and implicitly stated that Nagato was a place that focused on improving people's livelihood, and would only make people's lives better, not worse...

Is it necessary to close down such places?
Ao Zheng had a smile on his face and exclaimed in his heart!
This sister-in-law of mine is really good at what she does.

He raised his glass and saluted from a distance, laughing and saying, "If I hadn't attended the banquet today, I wouldn't have learned so much. Good! Good wine, good food, and good Changmen. Don't you agree, Minister Ruan?"

Ruan Pu was also at the table, sitting upright.

Hearing the voice, a face turned gloomy.

Ao Zheng raised his glass, "Cheers to you."

Ruan Pu gritted his teeth secretly, thinking that he was in a dilemma. He smiled indifferently, tilted his head back, and drank the wine in one gulp.

Ao Zheng laughed out loud.

Everyone at the table looked at each other, some were speechless, and some talked in low voices.

I wonder if Minister Ruan will be embarrassed to report to the emperor after today's banquet and ask for the abolition of Changmen? -
As they clinked glasses, the atmosphere was filled with laughter.

Feng Yun and Pei Jue sat side by side at a table. She ate a bite of food and drank a sip of wine, her cheeks flushed as she savored the food with great relish.

Pei Cong turned his head to look at her.

Feng Yun looked at him and smiled, her lips rosy red, "Your Majesty, you have a good alcohol tolerance. Look, I am drunk."

Pei Jue frowned slightly, looked at her smiling face, silently withdrew his gaze, held his forehead, looked like he was drunk, and glanced at his long-time attendant Qian Sanniu behind him.

"Help me change my clothes."

People left the table from time to time.

Go to the bathroom, no one cares...

Unless someone is interested.
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Feng Ya did not go to the front hall to greet guests like Feng Yun did. Of course, she was not qualified.

After all, Feng Yun was an official, not an ordinary woman.

She and Tao were both sitting in the back, followed by many other ladies and noble girls.

Tao was afraid that others didn't know that Feng Ya lived in Pei's house, so she would occasionally say something suggestive during her conversations, so that people would know that her daughter was a concubine in Pei's house...

Most people don't understand their relationship and don't want to say much, but some people with sharp tempers make sarcastic remarks about her.

Mrs. Tao was not afraid of anything and said openly: "Her elder sister has been married for many years and has no children. As a younger sister, I should share more of the burden..."

This kind of thing is not uncommon, and no one suspects anything. Sighing, it is nothing more than a feeling that Princess Yonghuai has ended up like this.

The maid hurried in and whispered something to Feng Ya.

Feng Ya clutched her handkerchief and looked up, "Mother."

Tao smiled and said, "Go ahead."
-
The Pei Mansion prepared resting rooms and toilets for the guests attending the banquet, not far from the banquet venue.

Feng Ya came out with her maid, looked around, and asked nervously:

"Is it done?"

The maid lowered her head and didn't dare to look at her.

"Master, it should be done. The king left the table in a hurry with his attendant, thinking that the secret medicine had taken effect..."

Feng Ya clenched her handkerchief tightly, her heart pounding, she felt both excited and flustered.

That day, Tao came to her with a secret medicine, saying it was a magical medicine from the Western Regions. Once this medicine was taken, a chaste woman would undress in the blink of an eye, and even a righteous man would become a playboy...

If placed in alcohol, the effect will be doubled.

Before this, Feng Ya had never found a chance to get close to Pei Jue, but today, Feng Yun just happened to bump into her and said that she was preparing a big banquet and was short of staff in the mansion, so she asked her two maids to help.

If this isn’t heaven’s will, then what is?
The maid said, "I was afraid something might happen, so I put the medicine in the wine glass on Prince Yong Huai's table. If the prince drinks a lot... he will definitely be obsessed with his master."

Fascinated?
Feng Ya thought about how obsessed Pei Cong must have been, and her heart started pounding. She was so nervous that it almost jumped out of her throat.

She was a little impatient and quickened her pace.

She originally didn't have the courage to drug Pei Jue.

But Tao said that the secret medicine was colorless and tasteless, and King Yonghuai would not notice anything unusual.

When the two of them got together, Prince Yonghuai would at most think that he had drunk too much and suddenly got excited, and he couldn't blame her...

She was so beautiful, and when she acted a little bit aggrieved and coquettish, in front of so many people, what else could King Yonghuai do except carry her into the palace?

"Master, it's right there." The maid pointed at the half-closed door in front of her and said in a low voice:
"This is the room that Prince Yonghuai entered..."

This chapter is two chapters in one, and the number of words is long...

I’ll try to update three times tomorrow, fist pump!