Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family-Chapter 806 -

Chapter 806: Chapter 806 Banquet

On the battlefield, heads were thrown and blood was spilt in the fight for survival, but in the end, achievement did not necessarily mean gaining a name, and many gained nothing at all. Their frustrations naturally couldn’t be voiced to outsiders. This was the reason Di Yelei mentioned for holding a banquet before moving into the Marquis Mansion.

“That’s a good idea, and there’s also this matter…”

Liu Sisi repeated the words she had initially spoken, and the two finally decided to hold a banquet two days later for Prince Luo, Left Prime Minister Gan, Elder Di, Zuo Xingyu, and the Shadow Guards, and another banquet seven days later for Di Yelei’s old subordinates, also serving as a farewell for their return to the border city. As for moving into the Marquis Mansion, it was set for half a month later.

“Half a month? Can the Marquis Mansion be ready that quickly?” Liu Sisi was doubtful.

“The Marquis Mansion began construction half a year ago; what is lacking now are just the larger furnishings for the courtyards. We just need to purchase some necessary items before moving in.”

Di Yelei took Liu Sisi’s soft hand: “Sisi, I, being a simple and rough man, don’t understand these things at all, so I’ll leave the arrangement entirely up to you. Also, you must remember to set aside an area in the backyard for martial arts practice, so that my bones don’t get rusty.”

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Liu Sisi chuckled, “Done, leave it to me.” Then she realized something and said, “Hey! Are you arranging for me to be your subordinate and give orders? It seems like I’m the one arranging everything, when in fact you’ve arranged it all.”

Di Yelei raised his eyebrows in surprise: “Since ancient times, hasn’t it always been the man who takes charge outside and the woman inside? Is there a mistake in your husband arranging things this way?”

Despite that, Liu Sisi still felt uncomfortable and glared at him fiercely.

“Take advantage of this time while you’re not busy to spend more time with the children. When you left home initially, they were all very young. Now that you have rare leisure time at home, you should teach them well to prevent them from being raised in the backyard and lack experience, which is not good.”

Although part of this was Liu Sisi’s excuse to make up for the children’s lack of fatherly love, more of it was her heartfelt words. The children were always with her and their experiences were limited. It was better for children to see more of the world by spending time with their dad.

“Hmm, you’re right. But let’s wait another two days.”

Di Yelei’s eyebrows knotted, and he lightly tapped the table with the index and middle fingers of his left hand: “The meteorologist has already selected an auspicious day, which is set for five days later. The small jadeite ring that His Majesty had given will also be returned. After this period, there won’t be any concerns about leaving the house.”

“I’m afraid we’ll have to wait for His Majesty to select the Crown Prince before things can settle down.”

Liu Sisi huffed coldly, her hands continuing to write without pause.

Although the original Crown Prince was not deposed, his position became virtually nonexistent after His Majesty’s decree that he “must not leave his burial site for life.” Of the remaining princes in the capital city, it was anyone’s guess who would rise to a superior position.

“No matter! With me by their side, I’m not afraid of them coming. I’m afraid they won’t come!”

Di Yelei’s spirit soared to the skies, his words resounding with force.

If they dared to come, he swore that each of them would come but never return, not even knowing how they died!

This overwhelmingly domineering demeanor unexpectedly amused Liu Sisi, easing the anxiety in her heart, and she revealed a light smile.

It seems that having a man in charge of the home is indeed necessary!

Then, for the next few days, almost every day, many people of various sorts came to visit. Di Yelei, having leisure time at home, saw some people and refused others. Liu Sisi also had no rest; in the morning the wife of the governor came for a visit, and in the afternoon, the wife of the inspector came to admire the flowers. She was as busy as a spinning top, hardly having a moment to herself.

Early on the third day, Liu Sisi had someone arrange the wine and dishes, preparing to host a banquet for Prince Luo, Elder Di, Left Prime Minister Gan and their wives and misses, and Zuo Xingyu and others were also invited. Since Di Hongyuan had no principal wife, only two concubines in the house, Liu Sisi had to discuss the arrangements with the old woman in charge of procurement at the Di Residence. Fortunately, everything went smoothly without any major hitches.

By noon, several families had arrived. Naturally, Di Hongyuan and Di Yelei entertained the male guests, while Di Cheng was also busy assisting. On the women’s side, Liu Sisi and Xiao Feng played host, while YingEr helped entertain the younger misses. However, YingEr had always been frail and had fallen ill recently. Although she wore a light pink dress that added some color to her face, the persistent pallor still revealed her recent convalescence.

“Oh! This must be your Eldest Miss, truly a top talent. But why does she look a bit pale?”

Accompanying Madam Gan Senior was a young wife, around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with enchanting phoenix eyes. Her gaze swept over Di Ying and then disappointingly retracted.

“She was playful in the past years and fell into water, having to recuperate for several years. She just can’t overexert herself. You see, she got scared by something that happened a few days ago… This child is tender-hearted,” Liu Sisi gently stroked YingEr’s head, sighing inwardly.

Liu Sisi naturally understood the intent behind these inquiries. To the civil and military officials, forging family ties through marriage was the best way to consolidate their power. Given Di Ying’s appearance and family background, naturally many would vie for an alliance with her, but if the girl was too frail to pass on the lineage, that was a different story.

“So that’s how it is, truly a pity.”

A twinge of regret flashed in everyone’s eyes.

“No matter, YingEr is still young. With more years of care, her constitution will naturally improve.”

Liu Sisi had long decided that she would not allow YingEr to marry too early because of her frail health.

“Indeed, the Princess speaks wisely. Eh, what is this food? I’ve never seen it before,” the Princess Consort Luo examined a piece of cake from all angles.

“This is a cream cake, a little treat Ruyu made casually in her spare time; please try it. But don’t eat too much of this at once, to avoid upsetting your stomach…” Liu Sisi explained the making of the cream cake in detail.

A moment later, everyone dispersed, chatting idly in small groups. Thirteen Luo leaned close to Liu Sisi, a smile on her lips but a hint of unexpected concern in her eyes: “Just now, that was the new wife from the Gan Estate, the match made by His Majesty.”

Thirteen Luo seemed to want to say more but eventually refrained.

“What’s the matter? Is there something you want to tell me?”

Liu Sisi moved closer as well.

“It’s nothing…Just that I overheard the new wife from the Gan Family inquiring about Xuan’er,” Thirteen Luo said, her lips tight but her demeanor as calm as a gentle breeze.

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Xuan’er’s matter? Liu Sisi glanced at Thirteen Luo, a trace of indiscernible emotion flashing in her eyes. It couldn’t be as she imagined, could it?