vstars Chapter 167 Wen Ju
Chapter 167 Wen Ju
“This story is really well drawn.”
Ji Shiyan touched Su Mu's smiling face and said, "It's really cute. It's well drawn."
"Isn't it?" The emperor looked at his own painting.
"Yes, he has made great progress."
Time flies and it is the day of the Wenju Banquet.
In the new house, the Su family was preparing dishes for the warm-house banquet. This time the dishes were very rich, and there were many new dishes and fruits. Su Mu took out some fruit wine she had made.
People arrived one after another, including Duke Zhou, Zhou Ziyu, the retired emperor and Ji Shiyan, the little round-faced man, and Jiang Xiaoman.
Even a few officials from the Ministry of Works came, and that day was a holiday.
Two more people came behind and shocked everyone.
Why are His Majesty and the Queen here!
Everyone hurried over to pay their respects.
"When you are away from home, just be casual." Last time on a holiday, his father told him that he really wanted to come and experience the life here, so he took this opportunity to run away with the queen.
"Everyone, just pretend that I don't exist." After saying that, he took the queen and sat inside, together with the retired emperor Ji Shiyan. The two of them were dressed very inconspicuously, just like ordinary people.
This time, the two of them are here to experience their father's happy life for a day.
"Father, Mother, why are you here?" Ji Shiyan asked.
"You all seem to be enjoying yourself so much, why can't we just come out and enjoy ourselves for a bit?"
"Of course you can." Ji Shiyan chuckled, wondering how his father had learned his grandfather's tricks.
"Your Majesty, you are here?"
"My dear, we are here just to have a free meal."
"Then I'll ask them to serve the dishes." Fortunately, there were a lot of dishes prepared this time.
There were so many people that one table couldn't accommodate them all, so we split it into two tables.
Everyone was a little restrained at first, but after drinking a little wine, they completely relaxed.
"Mumu, your fruit wine is really delicious." The queen took Sumu's hand and praised him.
"Ji Shiyan and I have also brewed a lot, and we'll send some over when the time comes."
"Okay then. I'll be waiting for you." Even in private, the emperor and empress were very easy-going and didn't put on airs.
Jiang Xiaoman didn't have to worry about anything because she had her elder brother there, and the other adults were also having a great time chatting together.
The meal was a great success for both the host and the guests. The emperor almost lost face as an emperor because of the food. How could the food be so delicious? My father must have had a great time here.
He had to follow the rules when eating in the palace. He couldn't eat too much of each dish. Although the food was exquisite, it lacked a bit of worldly flavor and was not oily or spicy enough.
"This Dongpo pork is delicious, and so is the roast duck. Every dish is simply amazing."
"Mumu, the dishes here are simply delicious, and the pastries are just the right amount of sweetness and have a soft and glutinous texture." The pastries that the queen was talking about were the new small cakes that were made this time.
"You don't have to worry about my life!" The emperor looked proud.
It's more than just not having to worry. This life is simply enviable.
"Mumu, we also brought warm gifts. I'll take you to see them." After dinner, the queen took Sumu's little hand and led them to several large boxes.
"There are a lot of colorful cloths and brocades, as well as jade and agate. There are also a few night pearls placed in your room. The light they emit is warm and not dazzling.
Here are all kinds of jewelry for Mumu, and the rouge and powder are all the most fashionable colors nowadays." The queen introduced enthusiastically.
"Mother, father is asking you to go out for a walk." Ji Shiyan followed behind.
"Really? Then Mumu, I'll come see you later." The queen patted Sumu's little hand and left.
"My mother doesn't leave the palace often, and she gets a little excited when she does."
"I know." Su Mu chuckled. The queen was quite enthusiastic to bring so many things.
The emperor and the empress were just like ordinary people, strolling in the fields. When they met people, they would curiously ask who their family was. When they said they were the son and daughter-in-law of the retired emperor, the villagers became even more enthusiastic.
"You are actually the old general's son and daughter-in-law. You are really pretty. If you have any questions, you can come to us."
"Okay, thank you, old man."
"What's this?"
The two walked around the village and met villagers who were very hospitable. They went to the workshop and the fields to see the various crops. The fields of Sumu were the most eye-catching, different from those of other people, including the wheat in their fields, which grew exceptionally lushly.
"This place is really nice." The emperor nodded. "The people are simple and honest, and they live and work in peace and contentment. It would be great if people in every place were like this place."
"And the crops in these fields are growing really well."
"Those are the sweet potatoes grown by Mumu. I heard the yield is very high."
"Yes."
This time he came to visit the place in person and was able to better understand the real situation, the people's inner thoughts, and their real needs, rather than just the words on a piece of paper in a memorial.
After several people chatted with him, they felt more truly how powerful this little girl Sumu is. She really provided a lot of convenience for the people, and everyone praised her when they mentioned her.
"Let's go out and climb the mountain." The emperor and empress began to climb up Qingshan again, wanting to tour Qingshan Village in one day.
"Ji Shiyan, when your father and mother leave, bring some bread with them." Seeing the queen lovingly eating the bread.
"Take some of the other fruits with you, and prepare a return gift for each of the other people."
"County lord, we don't want any gifts. Can you bring us some fruits back or buy some for us?" The fruits of the Su family are really delicious, and there are many fruits that have never been eaten before, which is really eye-opening.
"Okay then, I'll bring you some fruit."
Su Mu prepared several large boxes, in which some of each fruit could be put.
"Sister-in-law, what kind of fruit do you want to eat? I'll pick it for you!"
"Mumu, you're still teasing me."
"Aren't you my sister-in-law?" Su Mu grinned.
"You." Jiang Xiaoman was really helpless.
"Hahahaha, I won't tease you anymore. Look and see what you like to eat." Su Mu leaned close to Jiang Xiaoman's ear and said, "I'll bring you some more to eat."
"I want to eat this, and this." Jiang Xiaoman also responded to Su Mu quietly.
"Okay, I'll bring it to you."
"What are you two whispering about?" Su Yuanshan's voice suddenly sounded.
The two of them were startled, "Oh, brother, you almost scared me." Su Mu patted his heart.
"Sorry, little sister." Su Yuanshan apologized quickly.
"It's okay. Are you here to see Xiaoman? Go ahead. I won't bother you anymore." Su Mu moved Jiang Xiaoman to his brother's side and said jokingly, "This unmarried couple is getting anxious after not seeing each other for a while."