The female family members in the backyard have just finished the banquet and are taking a tea break. After resting enough, we will move to the theater to listen to the play. When she learned that the younger generation of the clan had come to pay her respects, the old lady of the Hou Mansion said cheerfully: "Hurry up and invite people in. It's freezing outside, so don't let people freeze. Go and call the second master, the younger generation of the clan. Come to say hello, it’s outrageous that he’s not here.” Servants do as they are told. After the steward received the order, he did not immediately lead the people into the hall to greet them. Instead, he led them to the side room and rehearsed the steps and order of greetings. Chen Guanlou and Chen Guanxin took the lead. One was the richest among the younger generation, and the other was the youngest son of the eldest uncle in the clan. Moreover, they are all well-educated and speak in a measured manner. It took some time to rehearse, and after the second master arrived, he led everyone into the hall. The aroma fills the room. As soon as he entered the hall, before he had time to look at anyone, various scents rushed into his nostrils, all of which were the scent of women. There are strong ones, elegant ones, osmanthus-flavored ones, plum blossom-flavored ones... and so on. Chen Guanlou looked at his nose, nose and heart, and led the people to come forward to say hello. In fact, his eyes were always squinting. Both sides were filled with female relatives, regardless of age, all dressed up in colorful clothes. What a beautiful picture of the inner courtyard of a wealthy family. The young girls are all his sisters in terms of seniority, and all of them are pretty. I dare not say anything about the Chen family. In terms of appearance, both men and women are extremely outstanding. I've never seen anyone ugly. Chen Guanqing, that wretched man, actually has very good facial features, but he is greasy in middle age and his temperament is too wretched, which ruins his good looks.
If a family gives birth to an ugly child, they must question whether it is a child of the Chen family. "My grandnephew wishes the old lady good luck and good health!" Chen Guanlou took the lead, and everyone knelt down and gave a big salute. "Okay, okay, they are all good children. Get up quickly." The old lady in the Hou Mansion's surname is Ma, Chen Ma's surname. The greeting gifts had been prepared a long time ago. After being called, the old lady called each person forward and asked them their names, which family they belonged to, and what they did on weekdays, and then gave them the greeting gifts. Chen Guanlou was the second to step forward, and Chen Guanxin was the first. When the old lady learned that he was working in Tianlao, she was obviously stunned and said, "I've heard of you. Have you read a book?" "Reporting to the old lady, my grandnephew has studied for two years and knows a few words." "It's good to have read a book. Have you ever thought about doing something else? Don't be embarrassed if you ask the second master to find a job for you in the Yamen." "The grandnephew thanked the old lady. He doesn't know what he can do for the time being. He will practice in the prison first." "That's good! Even though it's a lowly job, it's better than being idle all day long. At least I can live on." The old lady seemed to be satisfied with Chen Guanlou's knowledge and interest, so she didn't climb up the pole, so she picked up a He handed him the biggest purse and dismissed him with "Do your job well!" I said hello to the old lady, and then to the two ladies and the second master respectively. The second master has a typical appearance of the Chen family, a middle-aged gentle and handsome guy, and there is not much to say. The two ladies and the two young mistresses are really plum blossoms, orchids, bamboos and chrysanthemums, each with its own merits. Everyone is beautiful, even the two ladies who are elderly, they are still beautiful women, and there is no trace of age at all. Not to mention the two young ladies, the word "amazing" is not an exaggeration. Chen Guanlou even believed that the appearance of the two sisters-in-law was more than enough for him to enter the palace and choose a concubine. He had heard Master Du talk about the two ladies and the two young mistresses before. In his imagination, he thought of the four of them as sophisticated, dull and serious women with slumped faces. Now that I see his true face, I realize that my knowledge is shallow. How can a wealthy family marry an ugly wife who will ruin the appearance of their descendants? Throughout the ages, the first thing to consider when becoming an official is appearance. No matter how ugly you are, no matter how knowledgeable, capable, or well-backed you are, you can never hope to be in a high position. If you want to show your face in front of the emperor and gain his favor, you must first have a handsome face, otherwise there will be no discussion.
Appearance is justice, and the emperor is not exempt from vulgarity. The emperor is the biggest handsome dog in the world. The favored minister Jiang Tu would never have been favored by the old emperor if he looked even the slightest bit ugly. He died eight hundred years ago, and the grass on his grave is as tall as a person. They said goodbye and chatted for half a cup of tea. When the second master picked up the tea cup, everyone took the initiative to leave. During the whole process, the atmosphere was warm and harmonious, the etiquette was thoughtful, the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves, and the task was successfully completed. Return to the flower hall in the outer courtyard and continue the banquet. Over in the kitchen, there was a steady stream of appetizers being served to the table, and it seemed that they would not stop drinking until the evening. Chen Guanlou could drink a thousand cups without getting drunk, and would not refuse anyone who came, drinking down one table after another. They drank until the moon came out and the banquet broke up. As soon as the cold wind blew, the slightly tipsy feeling disappeared instantly. Chen Guanqing has been chasing him. As soon as he turned around and stared, Chen Guanqing was so frightened that he burped. Good boy, what on earth did you learn in Tianlao to have such murderous intent at such a young age? Chen Guanqing stepped forward bravely, "Brother Lou, are you not drunk?" "You're not even drunk, how could I be drunk? What's the matter?" Chen Guanlou was impatient to greet the other party. Chen Guanqing gritted his teeth, held back his anger, and said: "You regard the little widow as a forbidden wife, no problem, I won't fight with you. However, should you compensate me a little?" "What did you say?" Chen Guanlou Taotao Er thought that he heard wrongly, "You asked me to compensate you. Damn you, you actually asked me to compensate you." He laughed angrily. Weird things happen every year, but this year there are more. Chen Guanqing is so shameless that he actually asked him to compensate. "Of course you should compensate me." Chen Guanqing gritted his teeth, looking fierce but weak, and roared: "For the little widow, I have spent a lot of energy and thought. Now you let me quit with just one sentence. It's unreasonable for you not to compensate me. Even if you go to the clan to judge, you are in the wrong." Chen Guanlou gritted his teeth and felt a toothache. He always knew that Chen Guanqing was not a good person, but he didn't expect him to be such a rogue. It's shameful! The face of the Chen family has been completely lost. He smiled, "How do you want me to compensate you?" When Chen Guanqing heard this, he thought it was possible. "I don't want much. Give me one... fifty taels of silver, and this matter will be written off. I can also help you stop other toads, such as that bastard Chen Ergou." Chen Guanlou laughed, "Fifty taels, right? Chen Guanqing, did I give you face?" He stretched out his hand to pinch the other's earlobe and dragged him directly to the dark alley, "What makes you think I'm a soft persimmon that is easy to bully, and you dare to ask me for money..." "It hurts... Chen Guanlou, you fucking, let me go." "Pretending to be the boss in front of me, Chen Guanqing, ah Chen Guanqing, you are really arrogant. Today, I will deal with you for your boss, so that you will know who is the boss."