The Pretty Wife of General Jinxiu Huanian

Chapter 183: Prosperity

On this day, there was a lot of traffic in front of the Marquis's mansion, and it was very lively.

Yunxi was wearing a light blue dress, and the prince was wearing gorgeous clothes. The two stood side by side on the pavilion in the mansion.

Yunxi's eyebrows and eyes were full of smiles. She turned her head to look at the prince and said, "Prince, look at the current state of the Marquis' Mansion. Doesn't it really live up to the saying 'The Marquis' Mansion is prosperous and flourishing'?"

The smile on her face was as bright as the spring sunshine.

The prince smiled and nodded, looking at Yunxi tenderly, and said, "This is all thanks to you, Madam."

At this moment, Li Fu, the housekeeper of the Marquis's residence, came running in a hurry, panting. When he arrived, he bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Madam, there are many guests coming to congratulate you today. The residence has already arranged the reception."

Yunxi raised her hand slightly, motioning Li Fu to stand up, and said softly, "Li Fu, I always trust you to do things."

After saying that, Yunxi reached out and held the prince's arm. The prince took the opportunity to hold Yunxi's hand. The two smiled at each other and walked down the pavilion hand in hand.

Yunxi walked lightly and the prince walked upright as they headed towards the main hall.

In the main hall, the guests were laughing and chatting with each other. When Yunxi and the prince appeared, everyone stood up and saluted.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, Congratulations on the prosperity of the Marquis's Mansion." An official dressed in gorgeous clothes said.

The official was fat and had big ears. He had a smile on his face and was slightly bent forward. His bowing expression was full of flattery.

The prince responded with a smile: "Thank you all for coming to congratulate me today." The prince had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, the corners of his mouth were raised, his voice was loud and majestic, and he raised his hand to signal everyone to be more casual.

Yunxi stood aside, inviting everyone to take their seats. Her figure was graceful, and the pearls and jade on her head swayed gently with her movements.

I saw her eyebrows curved, and when she smiled, there were two shallow dimples at the corners of her mouth. She said while greeting, "Everyone, please take a seat. You're welcome."

At this time, the maids from the Marquis' Mansion came in one after another and brought exquisite tea and snacks.

The maids all walked lightly, lowered their brows and looked pleasant, holding the trays steadily in their hands.

"The snacks in this mansion are so exquisite and delicious." A lady praised after tasting them.

The lady was dressed in silk and satin, with her hair adorned with gold hairpins. As she spoke, she stuffed another piece of dessert into her mouth, her cheeks puffing up like a greedy squirrel.

Yunxi smiled and said, "As long as Madam likes it."

As he was speaking, a young man stepped forward and saluted the prince. "Your Highness, I heard that the Marquis' Mansion has recently added a lot of new assets. This is truly a cause for celebration."

This young man has a handsome face, cleverness in his eyes, and his salute movements are very standard.

The prince looked at him and said, "You are well-informed, boy."

Everyone burst into laughter again. The laughter rose and fell, some were hearty laughs, while others were snickering with their hands covering their mouths.

Yunxi glanced across the hall and saw an old man sitting alone in the corner, so he walked over.

The old man had gray hair, his face was covered with wrinkles, and there was a hint of loneliness in his eyes.

"Old man, why are you here alone?" Yunxi asked with concern.

Yunxi squatted down and looked the old man in the eye, his eyes full of sincerity.

The old man raised his head and said, "Princess, I just want to be quiet for a moment."

The old man's voice was a little hoarse and had a hint of vicissitudes.

Yunxi sat down next to the old man and said, "Old sir, you are a distinguished guest of the Marquis' Mansion. Please don't be so unfamiliar."

Yunxi patted the old man's hand gently, speaking in a gentle tone.

The old man looked at Yunxi gratefully, "Princess, you are so kind. The Marquisate is so lucky to have you."

"Thank you for the compliment, old man." Yunxi smiled and shook her head, the smile on her face still so kind.

As they were talking here, several ladies gathered over there, chattering about various things in the Marquis' Mansion.

"The status of this Marquis' Mansion in the capital is unmatched."

A lady in crimson clothes and a golden hairpin on her head said this with a pout, and as she spoke she gently waved her handkerchief, as if this would make her appear more stylish.

"Indeed, the princess is a skilled doctor with a kind heart, and the prince is extremely brave."

Another lady quickly agreed. This lady had a plump figure and her face was covered with thick powder. When she smiled, the powder on her face shook.

When Yunxi heard these compliments, she was happy, but she did not dare to feel proud at all. She just kept a decent smile on her face.

At this time, a servant came running hurriedly, panting, with beads of sweat on his forehead.

He whispered a few words in Li Fu's ear. Li Fu's face, which had been smiling, suddenly changed color. He hurried to the prince's side, bent over and said, "Prince, it's bad. There's something wrong in the kitchen."

The prince frowned, his two sword-like eyebrows tightly knitted together, and said in a deep voice: "What's going on?"

Li Fu lowered his voice, glancing around from time to time, fearing that others would hear him: "There's something wrong with one of the dishes. I'm afraid it will take some time."

The prince thought for a moment, his hand unconsciously touching his chin, and said, "First, calm the guests and let them wait."

Yunxi also came over, taking quick and steady steps, and asked, "What happened?"

The prince informed her of the situation. Yunxi thought for a moment, then said with a firm look in her eyes, "Don't panic. I'll go to the kitchen to take a look."

Yunxi walked quickly all the way to the kitchen, only to see the chefs busy and bustling about.

Some were so anxious that they stamped their feet, some were pacing in front of the stove, and some were muttering to themselves.

"Don't panic, talk slowly." Yunxi said loudly, her voice was clear and loud, and immediately calmed down the panicked crowd.

The chef wiped the sweat that had soaked a large area of his sleeves. He said with a bitter face, "Princess, it's the braised fish. I didn't control the heat well and it went wrong."

Yunxi looked at the ingredients and said, "It's too late to make it again. Let's make fish soup instead of the fish."

The chef suddenly realized, "The princess is wise."

The head chef smiled widely, cupped his hands and bowed to Yunxi, his eyes full of admiration. He bent even deeper and hurriedly called out to the other chefs, "Listen to the princess and be quick!"

Yunxi nodded slightly, her eyes firm and decisive, her hands folded in front of her, standing in the kitchen, giving orders in an orderly manner.

He asked the chef to make the fire burn brighter, and told another to prepare the seasonings quickly. His voice was crisp and loud, without any confusion.

Under Yunxi's command, order was quickly restored in the kitchen.

The chefs were no longer as flustered as before. Each of them had a clear division of labor, and the panic on their faces gradually dissipated.

The clashing of pots and pans and the crackling of firewood in the stove intertwined together, creating a lively atmosphere.

Soon, delicious dishes were served on the table. The dishes were really delicious.

The braised pork elbow is shiny and red, and the aroma goes straight into people's noses; the steamed fish is tender and plump, and the shredded green onions and ginger on the fish are neatly arranged; and the sweet and sour spare ribs, the sour and sweet taste makes people drool just by smelling it.

The guests tasted the delicious food and praised it highly.

"The banquet at this marquis's mansion is truly extraordinary." A guest, with his mouth full and cheeks bulging like a squirrel, spoke incoherently while chewing.

Another guest put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth, and gave a thumbs-up: "That's right, the taste is as good as the ones made by the imperial chef in the palace!"

Yunxi and the prince looked at each other, and the stone in their hearts fell to the ground.

Yunxi breathed a sigh of relief, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and a hint of relief flashed in her eyes.

The prince smiled and nodded at Yunxi, his eyes full of approval and tenderness.

After the banquet, the guests said goodbye one after another.

Some guests held the prince's hand and expressed their gratitude: "Your Highness, today's banquet is truly an eye-opener for us. We will definitely visit you someday."

The prince bowed and replied, "You're welcome. Come often when you have time."

Some guests walked up to Yunxi and praised her, "Princess, you are truly virtuous and kind. You manage this mansion so well."

Yunxi smiled and bowed: "Thank you for the compliment. Take care everyone."

Yunxi and the prince stood in front of the mansion gate, seeing everyone off.

The prince stood tall and straight, with his hands behind his back and a faint smile on his face.

Yunxi stood beside the prince, slightly sideways, and waved to the departing guests.

"Thank you for your hard work today, madam." said the prince.

Yunxi smiled and said, "As long as everything goes smoothly in the Marquis' Mansion, this little bit of hardship is nothing."

After saying that, the two of them walked towards the mansion hand in hand.

After returning to the mansion, Yunxi and the prince went for a walk in the garden.

The prince took long strides, his sleeves fluttering as he walked, saying, "Prince, although the Marquis's Mansion is now prosperous, we cannot let our guard down."

Yunxi nodded gently, his steps light, his eyes fixed on the blooming flowers: "Madam, you are absolutely right. I must be cautious."

As she walked, Yunxi saw several maids pruning flower branches.

Yunxi stopped and walked forward: "Be careful not to hurt these flowers."

When the maids heard the voice, they immediately stopped what they were doing, turned around and saluted: "Yes, Princess."

At this time, a little maid ran over and said, "Your Majesty, Madam, the young lady and the young master are waiting for you in the study."

Yunxi and the prince smiled at each other and walked towards the study.

As soon as I entered the study, I saw the young lady and the young master huddled together, heads touching, arguing over a book with their faces flushed.

The young lady stamped her feet in anxiety, while the young master yelled at the top of his voice.

"Dad, Mom." Seeing Yunxi and the prince come in, the two hurriedly stood up and saluted.

The young lady adjusted her skirt, and the young master quickly smoothed out the wrinkles on his body.

Yunxi walked over to them and asked with a smile, "What are you looking at? Why are you arguing like this?"

The young lady handed the book to Yunxi and said with a pout, "Mother, this is a history book. My brother and I have different opinions, so we started arguing."

Yunxi flipped through the book and nodded: "Not bad, not bad. Reading more history books can broaden your horizons and help you understand the truth.

However, if you have different opinions, you can discuss them properly instead of arguing."

The prince folded his arms across his chest, looked at his two children with a serious face, and said in a deep voice: "You two must remember that you must study hard so that you can bring honor to the Marquisate in the future."

The young lady blinked her eyes and replied obediently, "Dad, I remember it."

The young master also puffed out his chest and said loudly: "Dad, I will definitely study hard!"

Yunxi touched the young lady's head and patted the young master's shoulder: "Okay, okay, sit down and continue watching."

The two of them sat down again, but this time they were much quieter, occasionally exchanging a few words in low voices.

After a long while, Yunxi and the prince saw that they were reading seriously, so they quietly left the study.

Coming out of the study, it was already dark. Yunxi looked up at the sky and said, "This day has flown by so quickly."

The prince took Yunxi's arm and replied, "Yes, but it's also quite fulfilling."

As they were walking, Yunxi tripped and almost fell. The prince quickly supported her and scolded her, "You are so reckless. You should be more careful."

Yunxi smiled sheepishly: "With the prince protecting me, I'm not afraid."

Back in the room, the maids quickly fetched hot water and helped the two of them wash up.

Yunxi sat in front of the dressing table and took off the jewelry on her head, while the prince was untying his belt beside her.

"Your Highness, today has been a very fulfilling day." Yunxi said.

The prince hugged her and said, "With my wife by my side, every day is so beautiful."