latelenovela Chapter 274 Xiao Jiye Attends the Dinner at the Marquis of Dingbei's Residence
Chapter 274 Xiao Jiye Attends the Dinner at the Marquis of Dingbei's Residence
"The Emperor, by the Will of Heaven, decrees:
I believe that governing the country and ensuring its security requires powerful weapons; strengthening the army and enhancing military might truly depends on skilled craftsmen. Qin Xiaoyan, the sixth son of the Marquis of Dingbei, is exceptionally intelligent, possesses unique ingenuity, is skilled in craftsmanship, and adept at making concealed weapons. In the past, he served in the Arsenal, where the weapons he created were exquisitely crafted, greatly enhancing our military prestige and contributing significantly to the nation.
I hereby promote Qin Xiaoyan to Junior Supervisor of the Arsenal, in charge of overseeing the manufacture of weapons, to give full play to his talents. You shall further encourage your loyalty and diligence, strive for excellence, and ensure that weapons are of high quality and military preparedness is adequate, so as to live up to my reliance on you.
Admire this! "
Qin Xiaoyan knelt to receive the imperial edict, and then Eunuch Luo left.
After the group stood up, Qin Wanying was very excited and said, "Congratulations, Sixth Brother, on becoming the Junior Supervisor of the Armory!"
Qin Xiaoyan was also quite excited. Everyone in his family held an official position, except for him and his third brother.
However, while the third brother's business was very successful and he even facilitated diplomatic relations between the Yao Kingdom and the Ke Kingdom, he remained unknown.
Now that the imperial edict has been issued, his abilities have finally been recognized.
"We must have a proper celebration at the Marquis's residence tonight!" Qin Wanying said happily.
"Then, may I also come and freeload a meal?" Xiao Jiye asked with a smile.
Qin Xiaoyan immediately became serious: "Welcome, Your Highness."
night.
Qin Wanying and Xiao Jiye alighted from their carriage at the Marquis of Dingbei's residence, where the whole family had been waiting at the gate for quite some time.
Apart from Qin Xiaorong, the whole family was present; Qin Yonghua had brought Wu Hanxiang back a few days ago.
Qin Wanying sighed, her family members still seemed quite reserved in front of the Crown Prince.
Everyone bowed to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess.
Xiao Jiye gently gestured: "Today we will only discuss family etiquette, not the relationship between ruler and subject."
Upon arriving at the dinner table, Xiao Jiye and Qin Wanying took the seats at the head of the table, and then the others took their seats.
The atmosphere at the dinner table was a bit depressing.
The Crown Prince rarely ate at the Marquis of Dingbei's residence. When he arrived, everyone restrained their expressions and dared not utter a sound.
It was only after Xiao Jiye took the initiative to start a conversation that the atmosphere at the dinner table gradually relaxed.
Xiao Jiye was also curious about what the Dingbei Marquis's residence was like when he was away.
He grew up in the palace, but the palace was too big and he didn't feel at home.
Many of his "family members," his father's concubines, and even his own brothers and sisters, wanted to kill him.
So, sometimes he wonders, what should a home really be like?
What should it be like when family members eat together?
After the dinner party had been going on for a while, a little guy outside the door was clinging to the door frame, staring longingly at the dining table.
It was Qin Xingyuan's son, Qin Xinghan.
The little guy is almost four years old and still as greedy as ever.
Qin Xingyuan saw Qin Xinghan and gestured for Cai Yuanling to go over and comfort him.
Just as Cai Yuanling was about to get up, the little guy came running over on his own.
He had never met Xiao Jiye before, but he stopped in front of Xiao Jiye and looked straight up at him.
"How come I've never seen you before?" Qin Xinghan said in a childish voice.
He glanced at Qin Wanying again. "Are you sitting with my aunt? Are you my uncle?"
Qin Xingyuan's forehead was beaded with cold sweat as he said, "Xinghan, stop being rude and come here right now!"
Xiao Jiye smiled and waved his hand, indicating, "It's alright, let him keep me company for a while."
The whole family was extremely nervous. Children speak without thinking, who knows what Xinghan might say?
“That’s right, I am your uncle-in-law,” Xiao Jiye said gently.
Qin Wanying looked at the two people, one big and one small, and thought the scene was very nice.
Xiao Jiye was always very patient when dealing with children.
"Uncle, you're so handsome! You're the most handsome man I've ever seen!" Qin Xinghan exclaimed.
Xiao Jiye smiled lightly: "Oh? Is that so? Then I am truly flattered."
Xiao Jiye picked up Qin Xinghan and let him sit on his lap.
Qin Xinghan grinned.
Almost everyone was staring at Xiao Jiye and Qin Xinghan.
"Stop staring at me, keep eating," Xiao Jiye said.
Only then did the others continue to pick up food.
"What would you like to eat? I'll get it for you."
"I want to eat shrimp!" the little guy said without any hesitation.
Xiao Jiye picked up a large shrimp and began carefully peeling it for Qin Xinghan.
Qin Xingyuan felt like he was about to split open.
What did he see?
Your Highness, are you peeling shrimp for your son?
"Your Highness, you absolutely mustn't! Your precious health is invaluable; how could you possibly give it to a child..."
Before Qin Xingyuan could finish speaking, the Crown Prince had already peeled the shrimp and put a large, fresh shrimp into Qin Xinghan's mouth.
Qin Xingyuan's lips twitched slightly.
"It's alright, just treat me like family." Xiao Jiye looked up at Qin Xingyuan and gave him a friendly smile.
Qin Wanying had already put the chopsticks aside. She rested her chin on her hands, watching with a smile as Xiao Jiye fed Qin Xinghan shrimp.
My husband looks perfect to be a father!
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Jiye smiled.
Qin Xiaoyan suppressed a laugh.
Qin Yezhong ate calmly, occasionally exchanging a few words with the Crown Prince.
He frequently visited the palace and talked a lot with the Crown Prince, unlike his children who were so reserved when they saw him.
With Xiao Jiye feeding him, Xiao Xinghan ate more and more, and his little belly was already bulging.
Finally, the crown prince looked at his slightly bulging belly and said, "Take one last bite, then you can't eat anymore."
Qin Xinghan nodded obediently, ate a cherry, spat the pit into Xiao Jiye's hand, and sure enough, got off Xiao Jiye's leg and ran outside to play.
After a few rounds of drinks, the atmosphere at the dinner table gradually became lively.
Qin Xingyuan patted Qin Xiaoyan on the shoulder and laughed, "Xiaoyan is more successful than me now!"
Qin Yonghua joked, "If the cannons we make could be turned into fireworks, our business would double!"
The brothers started joking with each other, and Cai Yuanling and Wu Hanxiang whispered among themselves, saying something unknown.
Since the Crown Prince arrived, Yang Xiurong has been serving him food without fail, making Xiao Jiye feel flattered.
He remembered that when he was a child, his mother would serve him food in the same way.
Xiao Jiye's nose suddenly felt a little sore; it had been such a long time since he had felt this way.
Qin Yezhong laughed and said, "Your Highness, please don't be shy. Eat your fill here!"
Qin Wanying winked at Xiao Jiye: "I told you long ago, my house is more lively than the Crown Prince's residence!"
After finishing their meal, Qin Yonghua took out the fireworks and ordered his servants to light them.
Xiao Jiye and his family went out to watch.
Colorful fireworks burst open in the night sky, turning the pitch-black night into day.
Fireworks are not common in Da Yao, and the family members were a little stunned when they saw them. Little Xinghan ran around happily in the yard.
Xiao Jiye said to Qin Wanying, "Your family is really nice."
After hearing this, Qin Wanying smiled, hooked her small hand around Xiao Jiye's large hand, and pressed it down slightly.
Then he closed his eyes and began to make a wish.
With a great battle imminent, she hoped that everyone in her family would be safe and sound, and that every year thereafter, the Dingbei Marquis's residence could be filled with laughter and joy, just like today.
After watching the fireworks, Xiao Jiye called Qin Yunzhu aside for a private meeting.