When she saw these three children, Xiang Yu immediately thought of them. This was history, Li Er's favorite Di son: The eldest son, Li Chengqian, the second son, Li Tai, and the daughter, Li Lizhi.
"Haven't you been clamoring to meet that invincible general for the past few days? Hurry up and get to know him." Li Yu pointed at Xiang Yu and said to his two sons,""This is your Brother Xiang. Tomorrow's banquet would be held at his residence.”
"Greetings, Brother Xiang."
Under the Zhangsun Clan's personal guidance, both Li Chengqian and Li Tai were considered to be extremely well-educated.
Since Li Er and his wife had agreed to Xiang Yu's request to be the host of the female guests in his residence, this also meant that Li Er and his wife could be considered half his elders.
Therefore, there wasn't anything wrong with calling him 'brother'.
However, Xiang Yu did not act arrogantly and returned the bow.""If the two princes go, it will be even more lively.”
After Li Chengqian and Li Tai heard this, they were overjoyed."Mother, look, Brother Xiang also invited us.”
"Alright, alright, you two go too.”Zhangsun patted his two sons 'heads lovingly.
As for the little fairy with bright eyes and white teeth who looked like she had walked out of a painting, she timidly walked up to Xiang Yu and tugged at his sleeve. She looked up and said,"Brother Xiang, can you invite Lizhi too?”
Looking at Li Lizhi's toot face, Xiang Yu almost couldn't help but pinch it. However, when he thought of Li Er, who was eyeing him covetously, he finally gave up."Of course. Recently, the sea of flowers in the residence has been blooming.”
"Alright, alright. Father, look, Brother Xiang also invited me?”The little girl cheered.
Li Er carried his beloved daughter dotingly and said happily,"Alright, then our family will go over tomorrow morning.”
"Yay!"
The three children's cheerful laughter also infected Li Er and his wife.
It had been a long time since they had attended a banquet so wholeheartedly.
On the second day, the servants of the Marquis of Champion's Residence started to get busy at midnight.
The stewards of the Cheng Manor, Qin Manor, and other manors brought their helpers to the Xiang Manor.
When the sky turned bright, all the dishes, tables, and chairs needed for the banquet were placed. All kinds of precious fruits, nuts, and pastries were also prepared.
"Everything is ready, only the east wind is missing." The old butler of the Cheng Residence, who had been in charge for many days, had a hint of anticipation on his tired face.
These few days, in order to manage this banquet of the Marquis of Champions 'Estate, he had done his best and spared no effort, afraid that there would be any mistakes.
After being busy for so long, everything depended on today.
"Ada, check again. The more critical the moment is, the more you can't let your guard down.”The old butler of the Cheng family said to his disciple behind him.
"Yes, Master." Ada agreed and left quickly.
At the same time, in Chang 'an City, all the officials and nobles had received invitations from the new noble of the imperial court, the Champion Marquis and the Defender General Xiang Yu.
Those who received the invitation were beaming with joy and glory.
Those who didn't receive an invitation felt sad and anxious. The attitude of this upstart represented the attitude of the new Emperor of the Great Tang.
It could be predicted that those who were not invited would soon be far away from the center of power in the imperial court.
In the Cheng residence, Cheng Yaojin and his wife were having a heated argument over what gift to give.
"Don't be so vulgar. Gold, silver, agate, and jade are too vulgar. That kid was a general. It would be better to give him a divine weapon, a horse, and a bow.”Cheng Yaojin insisted.
"Pah, Old Cheng, it's a housewarming party, not a triumphant banquet. Can you give me something auspicious?" The shrewdness of the Seventh Grandmother had her hands on her hips as she spoke of her husband.
"What doesn't the Marquis of Champion's Residence have? One had to know that that kid had completely occupied all the wealth of King Qi's residence, including the treasure vault. It's ten times, a hundred times richer than our family.”Cheng Yaojin was still not satisfied with the gold and silver items that his wife had chosen.
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Similar disputes also occurred in Qin Qiong's residence and Yuchi Gong's residence…even the loving couple in the Eastern Palace began to argue.
"You men are really too much. If you're not giving horses, you're giving weapons. There's nothing new about it.”Crown Princess Zhangsun glared at her husband and said,""Don't you have a lot of ancient paintings?”
When Li Er heard this, he widened his eyes and shook his head."Don't even think about it. I've painstakingly collected all of them. Besides, Ouyang Xun, Chu Suiliang, and Yan Liben will all be attending the banquet. The paintings they give are enough for that kid to admire. There's no way he can get mine.”
"Then what do you want to give me? Divine weapons, precious horses, and armor. I believe that the treasury of King Qi's Mansion has more than your original King Qin's Mansion.”Zhangsun was a little annoyed and threw a tantrum.
" Alright, don't be angry. I'll think about it carefully..." Li Er saw his beloved wife's little temper and immediately comforted her with a flattering smile.
The closer the relationship, the more careful one had to be when giving gifts.
As for the other officials and nobles, they would usually give gold, silver, pearls, jade, and other treasures. They only wanted them to be precious, rare, and valuable. They didn't want them to be substantial. But Li Er, Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin…they were different.
The first thing they thought about was propriety. They couldn't be too casual, but they couldn't be tacky either.
While they were all worrying about the gift, only one person was confident.
Wei Manor, study room.
"Old man, Old Cheng and the others sent someone over to ask you what gift you're giving.”Madam Wei entered the study and asked with a smile,"It seems that the child's banquet has tortured you old things to death.”
"That's Old Cheng and the others. They're all boors. Of course they have a headache.”Wei Zheng put down his book and said proudly,""As for me, of course I don't have to worry."
"Then what are you giving me?" Madam Wei said expectantly.
Wei Zheng chuckled and pointed at the books in his room."What gift? I can casually pick a few of the books here for him, and that kid will be so happy.”
"You old man, you're not serious. It's a housewarming party. How can you give books?”Madam Wei shook her head and smiled.
"Old woman, don't worry about it. I have my own ideas.”Wei Zheng waved his hand and smiled.
"Alright, just don't embarrass me when the time comes. Alright, it's getting late. We have to go early to help.”Madam Wei said and walked out with a smile.
Of course, on such a festive day, there were also a few mansions that were being smashed.
The servants of Hou Junji's estate had been living in misery for the past few days. Their master had taken some kind of medicine that would give them a scolding whenever he wanted. Sometimes, he would even hit people.
She did not know what was wrong with her today, but she had started to smash her own porcelain again.
"Brat, you insulted me. What kind of person am I? How can I be a guest at your residence?”
At this moment, a servant walked over with a crying face and trembling in fear.
"Master…"
"What is it?" Hou Junji roared.
" General Zhang, General Zhen is here to see you..." The servant took a deep breath and finally spoke a little more fluently.
Hou Junji was startled at first, but then he angrily shouted,"Where is he? Where did they all go? Why didn't they clean up?”
Soon, the hall was refreshed.
Zhang Liang, Zhen Ling, and the others were also invited into the hall.
Looking at their dispirited expressions and red and swollen eyes, it was obvious that they had not slept the entire night.
"Old Hou, you've always had your own opinions. Tell me, are we going or not?”Zhang Liang was the first to speak.
"Yes, I am. If His Highness the Crown Prince doesn't go, everything will be fine. We absolutely don't need to pay attention to that brat.”At this point, Zhen Ling sighed again."But His Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess Consort have to go. It was said that even the two princes and the eldest princess would go to the banquet together.”
How could Hou Junji not know what these two were thinking? He glared at them and said,"Since you have already made your decision, why do you need to ask for my opinion?”
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