living in the world of reincarnation

Chapter 271
On the day of the birthday celebration, the Yunfu Villa became lively early in the morning, and the sound of firecrackers was deafening. Both Mu Lan and Lin Yiyi were awakened by the sound of firecrackers.

Unexpectedly, she could feel the New Year's atmosphere two months in advance, so Mu Lan patted her face and prepared to wash up.

Considering whether to change into a beautiful dress, because all the guests are going to attend the birthday banquet today, it is better not to dress too shabby.

"I was scared to death, I thought who would shoot!" Lin Yiyi withdrew the Huang Luo in his hand, and fell on the pillow again.

"Hey, are you all up?"

Zhao Ziyu put on a festive red slim-fitting Tang suit, and her hair was taken care of meticulously. It looked like she got up very early to get ready.

Lin Yiyi opened her eyes in a daze, and took a look at Zhao Ziyu.

"Well, it's kind of like hosting a wedding."

Glancing at his outfit, Lin Yiyi yawned, "It's a great day. Shall we change our outfits too?"

"As long as it's not too dark and not too plain." Zhao Ziyu said with a smile, "Old people like to be lively."

"It seems that you and the old Patriarch Zhao get along well." Mu Lan joked: "How is it? Does he have any plans to let you return to the family?"

"That's not true." Zhao Ziyu shook his head. After dinner yesterday, the old Patriarch still dragged him to chat for a long time, but it was all about daily trivial matters, such as asking about his health, or whether he had a girlfriend or not.
"However, let me and Zhao Xiuxian communicate more." Zhao Ziyu said: "Let me ask the Young Patriarch for help if I need help."

Mu Lan thought for a while, the old patriarch obviously treated Zhao Ziyu more affectionately than the Zhao Hongxuan brothers and sisters, and he had never said this to the two of them, so she said: "He is supporting you. According to him, the Zhao family doesn't have many talented juniors now. , I want you to make friends with Zhao Xiuxian, this is for future plans."

Zhao Ziyu nodded, he also understood what the old Patriarch Zhao meant, but he was reluctant to go back to the Zhao family in Lingnan. First, he didn't want to see Zhao Hongxuan's stinky face, and second, he didn't like to be restrained, so he was unrestrained outside. used to be comfortable
Zhao's father and the three also came out of the wing room after they were dressed, all of them were in festive red. Zhao Jingshu looked at her red skirt with satisfaction, and even twirled it around gently.

"Let's go, brother!"

According to the custom of the Zhao family in Lingnan, on this day, ancestors must be worshiped first, and the banquet can only begin after worshiping the ancestors and gods. Father Zhao's family was also allowed to participate in the sacrifice.

"I'll go to the ancestral hall first." Zhao Ziyu turned around and said, "Someone from the Zhao family will take you to the main hall later."

Mu Lan nodded and watched the group of four leave.

Zhao Ziyu revealed the birthday celebration process of the old Patriarch Zhao. On the first day, representatives of the four great families will be entertained. Relatives and friends will be gathered together, and tomorrow there will be merchants and high-ranking Chinese officials. It will take three full days to end.

As soon as you go out, you can see the servants welcoming you. The entire Yunfu Villa is busy. There is an endless stream of birthday gift-givers from all over the streets and alleys. Every courtyard is decorated with lights and colorful decorations, making it very lively.

The ancient martial arts family has far-reaching influence in China, so the Zhao family's birthday banquet also gathered all kinds of forces, especially on the first day, all the people who came were representatives of the ancient martial arts family. Ah Feng saw many people far surpassing his strength along the way. Martial arts master.

"Student Zhao wants us to wait for him in the yard. Will we get lost if we wander around like this? Zhao's house is winding and winding." Lin Yiyi hesitated.

"It's okay." Mu Lan took everyone out for a stroll, and they had already reached the edge of the villa. Today, the entire Yunfu Mountain is exceptionally clear, and there are no clouds and mists that usually cover the sky at high altitudes. It's like autumn The beauty of the sky and the sky.

"Our location is at the back, don't be in a hurry to get to the main hall first." Mu Lan said, she had basically written down the route of Zhao's house yesterday, and she would not get lost if she followed the birthday party.

In the distance, there was a long queue in front of the main house of the Zhao family. The vermilion door opened, and the steward of the Zhao family in a red shirt was checking the invitations, and then led the guests into the house with a smile.

Ah Feng, who had been silent all this time, suddenly had an expression. He silently looked to the south, which was at the foot of Yunfu Mountain.

"what happened?"

Mu Lan was a little strange, following his gaze, the forest path in the distance loomed, and several people were walking down the mountain.

Because the dense forest blocked the view, and the distance between these people was really far, Mu Lan could only see a few figures flashing by on the road and then disappeared.

Now everyone is rushing to Yunfu Mountain Villa, why would anyone go down the mountain?
Mu Lan faintly felt a little abnormality. She was sensitive by nature and didn't think it was accidental. It was not surprising that this group of people would leave any day, except in the early morning of the day of the birthday banquet.

"When I first found out, they were on their way with carts," Afeng said.

"Pushing a cart?" Mu Lan was even more confused, "Pushing a cart down this kind of mountain road? What are they going to do?"

Ah Feng shook his head, he couldn't figure it out either, but felt abnormal just like Mu Lan.

While thinking about this, Lin Yiyi touched her with her elbow and said softly, "Your good sister is here."

Good sister?Just as Mu Lan was about to ask who it was, she turned around and saw Ye Lingyu, who was wearing a light pink fine gauze dress, walking slowly.

"Sister Mulan, what a coincidence."

Ye Lingyu put her black hair into a simple and casual bun, a beaded hairpin, and a little powder and daisy. Gu Panjian looked like a lady from ancient times, but her eyes were light and vivid, and this picture of a lady came alive all of a sudden. come over.

"Lingyu." Mu Lan also smiled kindly, looking behind her, she could see Ye Lingfeng nodding at her, and a dozen or so Ye family members.

"Why didn't you go in?" Ye Lingyu asked curiously, "Didn't Uncle Zhao come?"

"They are going to worship their ancestors." Mu Lan replied.

"That's it." Ye Lingyu understood, and took Mu Lan's hand, "Then follow us in, what are you doing outside?"

Mu Lan didn't refuse either, and let her lead her into the Zhao family mansion.

There were people coming and going in the veranda, and the children of the aristocratic family chatted with each other, and the main hall was even more lively, with dozens of tables almost full of people, and the voices were buzzing.

Looking to the front, the red candles are shining brightly in front of the birthday hall, and the Chinese character Longevity is hung in the middle of the hall.

The seats of the Ye family are right in front, and the empty table in the middle should belong to the Zhao family. The other five round tables nearly ten meters long surround the surroundings. The Chu family has already taken their seats. Mu Lan saw Chu Chen greeting herself with a smile.

According to the rules, outsiders like Mu Lan were not allowed to sit in front, but because the status of the four aristocratic families was detached, it was the brothers and sisters of the Ye family who brought them in.

Mu Lan occupied a good position and looked at the atmosphere in the hall with great interest.

There are several small sects in the back. The guests are chatting and socializing with each other, which seems very lively. On the contrary, the tables in the front are surprisingly quiet. In comparison, the tables in the back look more like people attending a birthday banquet.

The table at Chu Chen on the left was the quietest, and there were occasional conversations with each other. After Chu Chen greeted him, the young man opposite him looked at Mu Lan with probing eyes.

This table of the Chu family is full of direct relatives. The oldest person should be Chu Huaijin, the patriarch of the Chu family, and the elder next to Chu Chen is the elder who supports him. Judging by his age, he should be the patriarch's younger brother.

Chu Chen told himself before that the generation of the Chu family was divided into two factions. His two elder brothers fought each other and each had their own rivalry. The one who came today was his elder brother, Chu Jun.

Chu Chen sat there like a transparent person and didn't speak. After greeting Mu Lan, Chu Jun seemed to notice him. He glanced at Mu Lan's seat at Ye's house, and couldn't help but look at Chu Lan more. Chen took a few glances, and there was deep meaning in his expression.

(End of this chapter)