Chapter 177: About to Begin

Chen Liuliu shook her head, "Is it very expensive? I don't know why it is so expensive."

This eldest lady who doesn't know the price of rice in the world naturally doesn't know why the fire dragon is so expensive. She actually didn't know that when the old matriarch gave the one thousand taels, her teeth were broken.

The reason why she didn't invite her later was not because she was playing with fire, but because the price was expensive.

Su Qing came over and said coolly: "Dancing Fire Dragon is made of high-quality silk and satin folded eight times repeatedly, soaked in strong wine, then poured with rosin, and added special kerosene. You can tell that it is an expensive thing just by hearing it."

Zian knew that silk was very expensive, and a piece of Shu brocade could sell for hundreds of taels of silver, even if it was inferior, it was not cheap.

It is indeed very expensive to fold eight times, multiply and eight, plus spirits, rosin, kerosene, etc.

"I thought it was straw!" Zi'an blushed.

What the nobles play really burns money, she feels that she is not a high-end person.

"The folks use straw, but straw is not resistant to burning, and sparks fly around, so it's not good if it hurts people." Su Qing said.

Zian felt very strange, this was originally not intended to be a fire dragon dance, why did he suddenly add such an abrupt money-burning program?

"It's fine, why do you dance the fire dragon?" Zian said.

Su Qing said: "What's so strange? Everyone feels unlucky when something like this happens, not to mention that your father is the current prime minister, and Ximen Xiaoyue is a first-class wife. Dance with a fire dragon to get rid of the bad luck. Fan is also normal."

Zi An hummed, "Maybe it is!"

Because the fire dragon was invited, the table that was set at noon today had to be moved to make room for the fire dragon to pass by.

Everyone is very excited and looking forward to this time of fire dragon dance.

Before the fire dragon dance, there were gong and drum players stationed there. Twelve gong and drum players carried gongs and drums into the mansion, and set up a place to remove all the things that were easy to ignite.

The fire dragon dance is usually performed after the main banquet. When everyone is full of food and drink, they follow the fire dragon. The mage leads in front and says all kinds of prayers. Therefore, the scene will be very lively at that time.

Ximen Xiaoyue returned to her new house from the old lady's house, and Mrs. Liang and Second Master Ximen were already waiting at the door.

"How is it? What did they say?" Seeing Ximen Xiaoyue coming back, Mrs. Liang rushed up to meet her and asked.

Ximen Xiaoyue dragged her into the new house, and because men were not allowed to enter the new house at will, she asked Second Master Ximen to wait outside the door.

"Second Aunt, don't worry, Master Xiang has already agreed, and tomorrow he will go to the Ministry of Criminal Justice to look for the Secretary of the Ministry of Criminal Justice. He said that he is sure to get my brother out of the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice." Ximen Xiaoyue said.

"Really?" Liang said in surprise.

"That's right, but," Ximen Xiaoyue turned around, "I want Second Aunt to bow her head to Xia Zian."

"What? That little bitch caused Qing'er to bow down to her in the prison?" Liang was furious.

Ximen Xiaoyue took her hand and said softly: "Second Aunt, don't be angry, this is just a stopgap measure. You first pretend to apologize to her, and then ask her to accompany Xiangye to the Ministry of Criminal Justice tomorrow. Both the Ministry of Punishments and the Regent know what's going on, as long as Xia Zian intercedes, and the Prime Minister acts as a guarantor, my brother will definitely be able to come back."

Liang thought for a while, "No, I can't bow to her. This person is too bad. He first bullied you during your worship, and then made Qing'er go to jail."

"Second Aunt, don't blame me for not warning you." Seeing that she refused to agree, Ximen Xiaoyue's face darkened, "My brother has always been spoiled and spoiled, how can he stand the torture in the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice? Besides, you just asked her to pretend to beg her, and in the future When my younger brother comes back, can't I also find a way to deal with her? As for fighting for this breath, will my younger brother suffer in prison?"

Liang's heart was arrogant, so she was naturally unwilling to bow her head to Zian, but if she didn't bow her head, thinking of her beloved son would give her another heart attack.

After thinking for a long time, she said, "However, even if I apologize to her, Xia Zian may not be willing to go."

"You can rest assured that the Prime Minister will arrange it." Ximen Xiaoyue said.

Hearing this, Mrs. Liang really didn't want her son to suffer, and said: "In that case, I will temporarily abandon my face, and hope that this bitch will have enough blessings to bear my apology."

She was only focused on getting angry, and didn't notice the slight sneer at the corner of Ximen Xiaoyue's mouth and the sinister light in her eyes.

"By the way, there is one more thing," Mrs. Liang suddenly remembered, "When you gave the dowry today, your grandfather ordered you to return part of your dowry after it was delivered. You know that, right?"

Ximen Xiaoyue nodded, and said with some dullness: "I know, I just hide it in your wedding burden and take it back later."

This dowry is just for show, and now the Duke’s mansion is not rich, one is rich and three big, and silver is used everywhere, and the dowry is doubled, but the generous dowry is just for outsiders to see, and the returned part, It refers to the gold, silver and jewelry brought over as a dowry, and most of them have to be returned.

"Okay, as long as you know, when should I go to Xia Zi'an?" Liang asked.

Ximen Xiaoyue said: "It's time for the fire dragon dance. At that time, I need to arrange someone to count things for you. I have already agreed with the old lady that Xia Zian will accompany you in the side room to count the things you sent back. When the time comes, someone will count your things. Not that much, and you won't be too embarrassed."

Hearing that she had arranged so well, Mrs. Liang couldn't help but put away her resentment, "Xiaoyue, Second Aunt's tone was too aggressive before, don't be offended."

Ximen Xiaoyue smiled warmly, "What did the second aunt say? We are all a family, so it doesn't make sense?"

"Yeah, they're all in the same family." Mrs. Liang has always been the one who upholds the family's reputation the most. Hearing her talking about the family, she immediately felt that it was okay to suffer a little humiliation.

Mrs. Liang is domineering and vicious, and she is very ruthless in her attacks, but in the Duke's mansion, she is the only one who is willing to give up her own interests to serve the big family.

Therefore, the Duke of Jin attaches great importance to her, and everyone before and after praises this daughter-in-law, and now she is in charge of the Duke's mansion, and even Ximen Xiaoyue's mother has to look at the face of this sister-in-law.

Because of the fire dragon dance, the banquet started early.

Murong Jie and Xiao Tuo came back before the dinner started. (Add) 21 (pen) 28 (geese) 58 (group) 683

Zian noticed that there were bamboo leaves on Xiao Tuo's body, so he guessed that they had entered the bamboo forest.

Zian wanted to go over and warn them that they should not enter the bamboo forest casually, as there are poisonous snakes inside, but the guests were already seated, so it was not easy for her to go there.

"Why are the prince and Xia Wan'er missing?" Chen Liuliu asked Zi'an in a low voice.

It was only then that Zi'an realized that he hadn't seen Xia Wan'er and the prince since what happened by the lake.

"do not know."

"It's better not to come, I can't eat in front of her." Chen Liuliu said.

Zian looked at her, "That's impossible, I've never seen a time when you couldn't eat."

"..." Chen Liuliu didn't reply, acquiescing to being greedy.

Zi'an looked over, and Murong Jie happened to look over, and then he moved his gaze lightly, with a calm expression.

"How did you find that Brother Xiao Tuo's face was a little pale?" Chen Liuliu kept staring at Xiao Tuo, and suddenly said.