In the capital of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, in the south of Chang'an City, a house with four entrances and four exits was decorated with lights and colorful decorations. The servants were busy and there was an endless stream of guests, making it very lively.

Everyone who came and went was dressed in fine clothes, and their words and deeds were of a certain magnanimity. Those who were acquainted with each other would sit down in the atrium and chat with each other after being greeted.

Not long after, a rather rich middle-aged man, dressed in dark red silk with wide sleeves and double placket, walked out of the main room. His round face was full of red light, and he smiled and chatted with the guests.

"Shop Manager Yuan, congratulations! Why don't you see your wife and your son?"

"Boss Wang, we are all happy together! The child is crying a little, and my wife is coaxing him inside the house. Why don't you see Ling Zheng with you?"

"Ahem, don't mention it. I've been having trouble with me these past few days. Xiao Lin'er is one year old today, so I won't bring her to spoil the fun."

"Brother Yuan, congratulations! Brother Wang is here too. You won't come home until you're drunk today!" A man dressed as a scholar walked over quickly.

"Brother Liu, we are all happy together! Today I will make a ten-year-old Immortal Drunken specially for you, so that you can drink until you die."

"I said, Lao Liu, you are already past your thirties, so why are you dressed like a weak scholar?"

"Brother Yuan, please don't feel bad, haha! Brother Wang doesn't know something. Lin'er is one year old today, and with Brother Yuan's wealth, anyone who comes here is either rich or noble. You and Brother Yuan have enjoyed the blessing of being together, and I, my little brother, are still alone.

This scholar is the most beautiful lady among all the ladies, and the prince's lady is the favorite, and my younger brother's lifelong marriage may be sealed through this." As he spoke, he opened the folding fan and gave it a few serious slaps.

Shopkeeper Yuan and Boss Wang saw this behavior and were about to make fun of them when they heard a sound coming from outside the door.

"Master He, Master Ji, here~~"

"Brother Wang, Brother Liu, I'm sorry to be with you." After saying that, he cupped his hands and walked quickly out of the door. Before they arrived, they saw two people entering the atrium hand in hand: Mr. Ji on the left was tall, thin and tall, and Mr. Ji on the right

Short, plump and round, both of them are about forty years old. They wear regular clothes and walk with a certain power.

"I don't know, Lord Ji, when you and I come to this humble residence, we are disappointed to see you from afar, but we hope you won't miss it!" As he said this, Shopkeeper Yuan bowed his head to the end.

"Shopkeeper Yuan's words are serious." As they spoke, the two adults gently helped Shopkeeper Yuan up.

Mr. He said with a smile on his face: "We won't talk about business today, but Mr. Ji and I are here for my nephew's first birthday party. There is no need to be restrained."

"Why don't you see Madam and Lin'er?" Master Ji asked next to him.

"Thank you two adults. I may be frightened by the crowd. Lin'er was crying and crying, and Su Hua is coaxing her in the back room with her wet nurse. You two adults, please go and take a seat in the main hall first." As he said this, Shopkeeper Yuan turned to the side and said

He led the way with his hand and waited for the two adults to walk a few steps before following him.

Along the way, everyone saw two important officials of the imperial court standing up to salute one after another, and the two adults also returned the salute one by one. When they entered the main hall, they saw an elegant woman and the nanny behind her bowing down to salute. The nanny also held a small child in her arms.

"I, Mrs. Zhou, have met Mr. He and Mr. Ji. Lin'er is making a noise, and I am a little disappointed. I hope you will forgive me."

"Madam, please get up. No need to be polite." Mr. Ji stepped forward and supported Mrs. Yuan, while Mr. He walked towards the wet nurse and reached out to take the baby in her arms.

This child was born in pink and jade, with big eyes full of energy. He didn't cry when he was picked up by adults. Instead, he stretched out his pink little hands to grab the fingers that He Zhongtang was playing with, and his mouth squeaked as if he was laughing.

Seeing this, Mr. He smiled even more. After teasing him for a few times, he took off his jade pendant and played with it for him.

When Xiao Lin'er saw the jade pendant, she became even more curious. She grabbed it with both hands and kept babbling in her mouth, as if asking what it was.

At this time, Mr. Ji took out an ivory thumb ring from nowhere, placed it in front of Xiao Lin'er, and teased: "Xiao Lin'er, what do you think this is?"

Xiao Lin'er's attention was quickly attracted by the newly appeared ring finger. He held the jade in one hand and stretched out his other hand to reach for the ring finger.

The two adults had a great time playing with the child, while Shopkeeper Yuan and his wife stood aside with smiles on their faces.

At this time, an old man with white beard and hair slowly walked into the main hall. The old man was wearing a moon-white robe with a bun and an ebony hairpin. His eyes were bright and he was full of energy.

When he saw the adults, he hurriedly handed the child to the wet nurse and bowed with everyone.

"Father"

"Yuanshi"

"Uncle Yuan"

"Well, everyone, please get up." The old man raised his hand, then walked to the host's seat and sat down, "Zhengye, there are many guests outside, so you can go out and socialize."

"Yes, father." Shopkeeper Yuan Xiang He and Ji briefly bowed their hands, and then went to the atrium to entertain the guests.

"Kun'er, Yun'er, come and sit next to me."

"Yes, Uncle Yuan" "Yes, teacher" and Ji sat down to the left and right of the old man.

"Su Hua, please sit down too. You've worked hard taking care of Lin'er."

"Thank you, dad. It's not hard to take care of your own children." After saying that, he sat down next to Mr. Ji and left the next seat to the head of the family, Yuan Zhengye.

"Have greeted Zhengye and he will come naturally. We won't wait for him. Let's start the banquet." After the old man finished speaking, a servant sent a message, and the delicacies and wines specially provided for the main hall came in one after another and were served to the table.

Yuan Zhengye entered the atrium again and saw that the four round tables in the courtyard were full of guests, either greeting each other or sitting quietly drinking tea.

When everyone saw Yuan Zhengye, they all stood up and saluted: "Shopkeeper Yuan."

Yuan Zhengye returned the gift with his hand, cleared his throat slightly, and said: "Today is Quanzi's first birthday. You all come to the humble house despite your busy schedule. Yuan is very grateful. The people who came are all close friends of Yuan. If there is any lack of hospitality,

Wanwang Haihan. A bowl of immortal drunkenness. Yuan Mou will do it first as a token of respect!"

As he spoke, he took a bowl of wine presented by the butler next to him and drank it all in one gulp.

"Everyone, just have fun and don't come home until you're drunk!"

The banquet began, and the guests at the banquet mingled with each other. Because this Immortal Drunk is the Yuan family's exclusive secret medicinal wine, it not only has a mellow taste and a dense texture, but also has many benefits for the body.

Yuan Zhengye and the butler went around the table to toast and exchange greetings. His round face was already red and his steps were a little unsteady. He finally walked towards Wang and Liu. Before they arrived, they heard the two laughing,

"Old Yuan, your ability to drink is getting worse and worse. You have only had a few bowls of Immortal Drunk in the past five years and you are no longer able to handle it."

"Yuan is fine, but you two are on the verge of collapse. You can't drink enough. Come on, do it!"

After finishing the drink, Yuan Zhengye joked: "Old Liu, have you found your perfect match?"

"He, after seeing this immortal, was so drunk that he even forgot about his own mother. How could he still remember that he was a beautiful lady and was destined to be a good match?"

"So I made a mistake?"

"Of course. But I don't want you to pay anything, just give me a twenty-year-old Immortal Drunk."

"If you can drink from me, why not compensate you."

"Fat Yuan, this is what you said. Lao Wang, you are also a witness. You can't lie about it then!"

"Brother Wang, Brother Liu, it is a blessing to have a confidant in life, and Yuan to have two friends is indeed a great blessing! If you don't get drunk tonight, you won't come back, so let's do it!"

The three of them drank the wine in the bowl at the same time and looked at each other with a smile. Then Yuan Zhengye held his hands and said: "Two, please excuse me for a moment, the old man is still inside."

"Brother Yuan, please come and say hello to the old man for both of us."

Yuan Zhengye straightened his clothes at the door of the main hall, then pushed the door open and entered.

I saw that the guests of honor were enjoying themselves inside. The old man at the head seat had slightly red cheeks and was smiling happily. The two adults next to him, He and Ji, were also tipsy and talking to each other jokingly.

"Father, the greetings are ready outside." Yuan Zhengye said respectfully.

"Okay, okay, take your seat. Come and have some refreshing tea."

"Yes, sir."

Yuan Zhengye sat down at the table, first glanced at his wife, then poured himself a glass, raised his glass and said: "Brother He, Brother Ji, I didn't greet you well today, so I will punish myself with a glass of wine."

After drinking it all, he closed his eyes and held his breath. Then he took a long breath, and two lines of mist-like smoke could be vaguely seen coming out of his mouth and nose.

"I think my dear brother is greedy for this pot of Wangchen wine, hahaha."

"Brother Ji, don't make fun of me. I've only had my second cup of Wangchen wine now."

"My dear brother, you can still drink one cup, but Master He and I have to share the cup three times. It's really enviable."

"Brother Ji is joking, my whole family needs more care from Brother Ji and my brother." After he finished speaking, he poured another glass, raised it and drank it all in one gulp.

"That's natural. The friendship between the three families of you and me is such that there is no need to say such unreasonable words." After saying this, the two adults drained the remaining wine in their glasses.

The old man beside him gently stroked his white beard and drank a drink by himself, his expression as usual.

"Master, the refreshing tea has arrived."

"Okay. The time is almost here. Let's start after drinking tea."

The old man picked up the tea cup first, and saw that the tea was as green as amber, and the fragrance was immediately in his mouth. Then it seemed as if a heat flow filled his body, smelling of alcohol, and all his fatigue was swept away. He was immediately refreshed and able to think quickly.

"The Awakening Tea is well-deserved!" Mr. He praised in admiration.

"Everyone, let's go." After saying that, the old man led the way out of the main hall. At this time, a large Eight Immortals table had been set up in the atrium. The table was covered with red cloth. On the cloth were scattered a wooden sword, a book of "The Analects of Confucius", and a

A gold-inlaid jade abacus, a warm round jade and a black gold inkstone.

When everyone in the court saw Mr. Yuan and others, they immediately stood up and said respectfully: "Mr. Yuan." Then they stood up and looked at the Eight Immortals table in the court.

Yuan Zhengye gave a slight signal, and the wet nurse came forward with Lin'er in her arms, placed her on the Eight Immortals table, and then withdrew.

Xiao Lin'er was on the table, and many new things suddenly came into view. He looked left and right, and after a slight hesitation, he climbed straight to the wooden sword.

However, halfway through the climb, he turned back and crawled towards Yuan Yu. He stopped in the middle of the table and looked at the jade on his left and the sword on his right. He seemed to want both.

When the old man saw this, his heart moved, and he took out a small sword from his arms. This sword was neither gold nor jade. The sword was no more than three inches long, and the whole body was shining with silver. If you look carefully, you can see mysterious runes on the sword body.

superior.

Then, he solemnly placed the little sword on a corner of the table. Xiao Lin'er was having trouble when he suddenly saw the delicate little sword and immediately crawled towards it.

When the little sword was obtained, Xiao Lin'er actually sat cross-legged and looked at the old man, smiled slightly, then lay down on the table and fell asleep.
To be continued...