Chapter 991: Demanding Requirements

.""Lao Si ah, Lao Si went to fight desperately, who will come to save us""Bless your heart, Funiu. You can't go out anymore; they think you're a monster and want to burn you!"All the members of the Li...After Jia Xi, her husband, and their child finished washing up and changing clothes, they went to the living room to find that everyone had red eyes. 。What else don't they understand, everyone's homesick! Jia An gave Jia Xi a wink, and Jia Xi continued to act lively, entertaining the family. 。"Grandma, I'm so hungry. Is there any snack for me to tide me over" 。Otherwise, I'll be hungry and won't be able to think straight. 。"You asked about our family situation, I can't remember!"

Jia Xi sat happily next to grandma, and sure enough, Li Lao Tai immediately became worried, shouting repeatedly, "Quick, is the food ready Hurry up and eat, don't let the children starve!"

Everyone also quickly sorted out their longing for home and made preparations for a meal. 。Soon, the dining table was set, and everyone sat down at two separate tables, men and women. 。Jia Xi and Jia An had to take care of the members of the mission on their journey and also supervise their own ships. It was truly no easy task. 。It's not easy to be able to sit down and have a peaceful meal these days. 。The two of them ate and drank like the wind, sweeping through the clouds. 。Even Aibei and Wenwen ate their fill, which made everyone feel sorry for them. 。Li Laotai hardly ate a few bites, she kept giving Aibei's mother and son dishes. 。After dinner, the table was cleared and tea and snacks were set out again. Everyone eagerly began to inquire about family matters. 。Actually, the letters sent from home were clearly written, but when Jiaxi and Ji'an said them out loud, they felt more at ease. 。He was a gifted storyteller, painting vivid pictures with his words. He described the bustling scenes of spring planting and the thriving businesses in the city. When recounting the departure of the northern army, he brought their bravery and vigor to life, as if a grand scroll unfolded before everyone's eyes. 。Li Laotai listened attentively, occasionally nodding her head, occasionally sighing. 。Tao Hongying and Zhao Yuru were also thinking of retreating, wishing they could take one step back. 。Jia Yi asked, "What about Fu Nuer Will she enter the palace again The Marquis and Fourth Uncle are both not in Xindu. Has anyone in the palace dared to bully her"Jia Xi waved his hand and smiled, "You don't know our sister's temper, do you Only she bullies others, who would dare to bully her" 。The former third princess had quarreled with her younger sister several times before, but now she treats her younger sister like a close sibling, listening to and obeying her in everything. 。When my little sister came home to stay for a few days, even the palace maids who came to send her gifts trampled over the threshold. 。"And the Emperor betrothed the Third Princess, her husband-to-be being Lu Zong, the Crown Prince of the Lu family. He is familiar to us all, and it will be even more convenient for us to move around in the future." 。"Oh, the third princess' marriage is settled" Li Laotai was surprised and nodded. "She's about the right age to get married anyway, and Lu Shizi that boy is quite good, polite and courteous. The two of them won't be wrong in the future." 。"Having said that, she remembered her beloved granddaughter and added, “Our little Funiu is no longer young. It’s time for us to start looking for a husband for her.” 。“ Mother, Fu Niuer is still young. Our family wouldn't want her to get engaged too early.” 。Thus, whoever among us sees a good young man should pay attention to him. 。In a few years, when Funiu is old enough, we can consider this. Let's discuss it then. 。"We must pick the best one for her!"

Lao Li smiled and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, pay more attention." 。“ Jia Yi joined in the chaos, making Grandma happy. He declared, “There’s no one in this world worthy of my little sister! At least, whoever it is has to be more capable than all of us brothers!” Jia Xi, Jia An, and Liu Yang also nodded in agreement, causing everyone to burst into laughter again. 。"You might as well just say it outright, and tell Fu Niuer not to get married." 。"Where on earth can you find such a perfect person like this!" Tao Hongying hugged Wenwen, smiling and playfully scolding her nephew and sons. 。After a few lighthearted jokes, Jiaxi and Ji'an began distributing the boxes to everyone. 。Wǎn'er and Jiāyīn were meticulous, tying each box with a ribbon and writing their names on them. 。Soon, everyone received their share. 。Old Li waved her hand, shooing away Hui-niang and Liu's wife and the others, and laughed. 。"Knowing you're all eager, go back and open the boxes quickly." 。Even if we spend a little more time together every day, it doesn't matter. 。Mrs. Wen, Hui-niang, and Liu's wife weren't being polite either. They chatted for a few moments before returning to their rooms. 。... the rest of Li's family members also opened their boxes one by one, sorting and chatting about family affairs. 。Seeing Grandma holding the hand-sewn dress her younger sister wore, Jia felt tears welling up in her eyes again. She quickly changed the subject, "Grandma, Ai Bei and I can only stay for half a month before returning to Jinfu. Are our wedding preparations at home ready" "Oh, don't worry about that, your family has everything prepared long ago" 。Just wait to set a date, then we'll send out the invitations to each family. 。Li Laotai perked up and started to speak. 。Tao Hongying and Zhao Yuru also joined in checking for gaps and making up for them, and the room became even more lively for a while. 。The return of the Eight-Nation envoys made the port of Quanzhou even more crowded, and naturally, everyone in the city knew about it. 。Thus, the invitations from the Li family were sent out, and no one found it surprising. 。After all, for over a month now, the Li family has been buying everything they can find to prepare for their grandson's wedding. The news of his marriage to Queen Jinfo is practically on everyone's lips. 。The first to respond, of course, were the Tang family and the Yue family. 。When Mrs. Tang heard that An had returned home, she had been wanting to visit the Li family for a while. This time, she finally had an excuse. 。She brought her granddaughter and a truckload of goods to Li's house. 。Li Laotai got along well with her, and without any pretense, she accepted the gifts and pulled her old sister-in-law into the house. 。The fleet brought delicious food from Xindu, and they just laid out a whole table of it. 。Wen Yu was also dragged away by Ai Bei and Wen Juan to see the new books, jewelry, and fabrics that Xin Du had sent. 。

Shortly after, Yue's wife also arrived at the door, similarly empty-handed.

Everyone sat together, eating and drinking, chatting and laughing, making the atmosphere even more lively. 。With so many people in the Li family, and the arrangements for the wedding having started a month ago, where would they need help from the Tang family and Yue family 。Even if they just ask, it's enough to put the Li family's mind at ease. 。 Li Laotai instructed the kitchen to prepare a meal and had them eat lunch with Tang Lao Madam, her grandson, and Yue Madam. After resting for a while, they waited until after the hottest part of the day before seeing them off. 。Mrs. Tang and Mrs. Yue received two jars of honey as gifts in return, while Wenyu received two new travelogues and two bolts of fabric. 。Mrs. Tang and Mrs. Yue were coaxed into smiles, completely unconcerned about the lighthearted nature of this return visit. 。The Li family's honey looked ordinary, outsiders didn't know how special it was, but they did. 。For people their age, the most troublesome thing is going to the bathroom. Drinking a glass of honey water every morning can make this problem much easier. 。And maybe it's a psychological effect, but they always feel that their skin has also improved a lot. 。Wenyu was also very happy, a smile always on her lips. 。It wasn't that she coveted the things Li family gave her, but rather that she liked the thoughtfulness and warmth of the Li family. 。Although there were dozens of people of all ages living in a large courtyard, they had never quarreled or made noise. They lived harmoniously, which was truly enviable. 。Lady Yue got into the carriage first and drove away. Elder Madam Tang really couldn't bear it anymore, she whispered a few words to Li Lao Tai, and after getting Li Lao Tai's approval, she almost clapped her hands in delight. 。And lastly, Le Di Dian went home. 。Two updates today ~~ere's our courtyard and shops waiting for you. That's far better than what most people have."The reasoning is as follows, but the young ones just want to go home and won't let go.Li Lao'er had no choi...