Fragrance Returned

About three quarters of an hour later, the two of them went downstairs together.

Dongyang was elated and smiling, while Prince Consort Xun was expressionless.

The little brothers and sisters were very happy to see their parents back.

It was getting dark, lanterns were lit inside and outside the house, and food was served on the table.

After a burst of firecrackers, the New Year’s Eve dinner began.

Although Prince Consort Xun still looked unhappy, the other three people continued to laugh and the atmosphere was still good.

From time to time, Xunxiang would pour a glass of wine for her father-in-law, pick up some vegetables, and coax him, "Dad, please smile..."

Gradually, a smile appeared on Prince Consort Xun's face unconsciously.

Dongyang was even more happy to see her. For the first time, she felt that this girl was more sensible than the other girl.

Xunfeng would never mediate the conflicts between their husband and wife in this way. As long as they were unhappy, Xunfeng would clearly stand with her and complain about her father-in-law. Before, Dongyang thought that Xunfeng felt sorry for her as a mother, but he didn't know that the more conflicts he got into, the deeper the conflict became.

And this girl, with a few chuckles and a few movements, can soften the prince-in-law's heart, make him embarrassed to lose his temper again, and also lighten the atmosphere in the room.

It's just that this child may have grown up in the countryside and has seen less delicacies, so he is relatively good at eating... It's hard to say now, but he will be taught slowly in the future. If you want to be beautiful, you should not be too fat. If you eat too much, you will easily be criticized.

Although the other daughter has a bad temper, she loves beauty and is very self-disciplined in this regard...

Dongyang thought about it and frowned slightly when he saw Xunxiang eating meat.

Xunxiang probably guessed what she was thinking and didn't stop using her chopsticks.

Being able to eat is a blessing, not to mention she is growing.

During the drinking process, Xun Prince Consort and Xun Yibo each recited an impromptu poem.

Poetry writing is the least noticeable of all Xun's strengths, but he is still very good, and his younger brother is also good at it.

Xunxiang responded with warm cheers.

The father and son didn't like listening to Dongyang's jingle, so they both looked at Xunxiang.

Xun Yibo said, "My great-aunt has always said that if my sister wants to take the imperial examination and become a female consort, she will definitely be able to write poems."

Prince Consort Xun also looked at his daughter eagerly.

Dongyang curled his lips. He had studied at Jingfangzhai for seven years but did not dare to compose poems in front of her husband. It would be strange for a woman to be the top scholar in a blacksmith family. A female consort, do you really think the palace is a stage?

Although the expression disappeared in an instant, Xunxiang also saw it.

She was so angry that she secretly cursed "silly stick".

Xunxiang originally didn't want to write poetry. Being a famous painter and writer would be hard enough in the future, but becoming a famous poet would cost her her life.

But seeing Dongyang like this was very angry. In order to give the Ding family a chance to argue with themselves, Xunxiang decided to steal a poem.

There was a burst of firecrackers outside at the right time. She thought about it and chanted casually:

The sound of firecrackers marks the end of the year, and the spring breeze brings warmth to Tusu.

Thousands of households are always replacing old talismans with new peaches.

Xun Prince Consort and Xun Yibo were both stunned, not knowing what to say.

Princess Dongyang intuitively felt that this poem was not profound or gorgeous, nor was it full of anger. It even used "firecrackers" and "peach charms". It was too straightforward and too ordinary.

Seeing that neither my husband nor my son expressed their opinions, I even thought that I had done a bad job.

Smiling and comforting, "Xiangxiang, don't be discouraged, this is not your fault. Alas, since childhood... Oh, except for the last two years of studying Danqing with Tao Weng, I have never read a book before. It is not easy to do this. I will go there in the future Come to Jingfangzhai, study hard, and then make good poems."

My mother's words made Xun Yibo blush, and he hurriedly said, "Mom, this poem is not only difficult, it is simply a masterpiece. My sister is so talented, but my brother is ashamed. He is far inferior to my sister."

Xun Xiang's son-in-law was first shocked by Xun Xiang's masterpiece, and he was overjoyed to have a successor. Later, I was shocked by Dongyang's mindless comments and was so angry that I wanted to run away.

He ignored Dongyang, clapped his hands and smiled at Xunxiang, "Wonderful, wonderful. This poem has a brisk writing style, bright tones, blends emotions into the scenery, and has a profound meaning. There is also... uh, another meaning. This is One of the best Yuan-ri poems I have ever heard, and it has a lot of style."

Another meaning is that real fragrance is replaced by fake fragrance, ushering in a new atmosphere, which is really appropriate for the occasion.

Dongyang still didn't believe it, so he blinked and asked, "Is it so good?"

Xun Yibo smiled and said, "Of course. At the palace banquet tomorrow night, I will recite it to the emperor's grandfather and the emperor's grandmother to make them happy too."

After hearing that it was going to be said at the palace banquet tomorrow, Dongyang believed that it was indeed a good poem, and that it was not something the prince-in-law and his son said deliberately to please their daughter.

If the father, the queen, and the queen are happy that they have given birth to a good daughter, they will be scolded less.

Dongyang became happy again.

Seeing Dongyang's expressions one after another, Prince Consort Xun knew what she was thinking, and his expression was very ugly.

Xun Yibo quickly stood up and pulled Xun Xiang and said, "Sister, let's go to the yard to set off fireworks."

Xunxiang got up and walked out with her little brother.

After the little brother and sister left the house, Prince Consort Xun whispered, "Although my daughter grew up in the countryside, she is very smart. The Ding family taught her very well, otherwise Tao Weng would not have accepted her as a disciple.

"I finally understand why cousin Ding said that Xiangxiang is a fragrant and tender little flower. Not only has she been gentle to the Ding family, she has also become gentle to me.

"I hope the princess can take good care of Xiangxiang. She returned to this home after going through many difficulties. Don't say that she is smart and talented. Even if she is not smart or talented, don't say that she grew up in the country.

"No matter what happens to her, she is still our biological daughter. If she is good, we have to thank Ding Qin for her good tutoring. If she is not good, it is because we lost her because of our negligence as parents. We are to blame."

Dongyang innocently said, "I am also kind-hearted to comfort you. I don't blame her...Okay, okay, I understand. Please pay attention next time." Seeing Xun's consort still pursed her lips, he added, "I also feel sorry for Xiangxiang, but I just hope she will be better." …”

"What better thing are you referring to? Is it Jingfangzhai? It sounds nice. The student is a noble daughter, and the husband is a Hanlin or a tutor. But I haven't seen any talented women, and there are a lot of idiots..."

In the courtyard, Xun Yibo put the fireworks tube on the ground and lit it, and quickly pulled his sister back.

A bunch of flames shot up into the night sky and exploded in the air, colorful and dazzling.

Xunxiang looked up at the fireworks. The five-color bouquet made her bright smile appear brightly and darkly.

Xun Yibo felt deeply that this sister was not only smart, but also generous.

He lowered his head and said, "In a few days, my brother will help my sister to intercede and let you go back to Ding's house for two days."

Xunxiang squeezed her little brother's hand happily.

Xunxiang knew what he was thinking, and indeed he was not as knowledgeable as Dongyang. I have the same experience as her, but my status is low.

The New Year's dinner is not finished until the beginning of Haishi.

The little brother and sister kowtowed to their parents, and Xun Consort and Dongyang gave them lucky money, containing eight small gold Ruyi red envelopes.

Xun Prince Consort and Xun Yibo are going to the front yard to stay up late.

Dongyang said, "Prince-in-law, stay up until the end of the year..."

After all, she didn't have the nerve to say "come back and live".

Prince Consort Xun nodded, meaning to come back and stay.

Dongyang Fang smiled happily.

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