Luo Ning helped the Old Madame to sit on a large chair in front of the hall. The Old Madame smiled and nodded to everyone, "Thank you for coming, please sit down."
Before everyone could speak, a family member ran in in a panic, "Master, His Majesty has bestowed a couplet …"
Before he could finish, a thin and sharp voice came from the door, "Old Madame Luo's birthday, His Majesty has bestowed ten eastern pearls, a hundred taels of gold, and a thousand pieces of silk."
A little eunuch in yellow carried the imperial edict and entered the hall. The Luo family quickly knelt down and thanked him, "Thank you, His Majesty."
The little eunuch stood in front of the main hall and said loudly, "This time, His Majesty has specially instructed that the Old Lady of the Longevity should not kneel down to receive the imperial edict. Today is the Old Madame's 70th birthday, it is a blessing from the heavens to protect China. His Majesty has personally written a couplet for the Old Lady of the Longevity. "
The Emperor bestowed a couplet, it was a great honor and everyone in the hall was envious. Lomin raised her hands above her head and received the couplet. She stood up and opened it in front of everyone. The imperial pen glowed with a golden light and on it was written: The crane extends its lifespan for a thousand years, the pine tree lasts for ten thousand years.
Lomin quickly ordered people to hang it up and thanked the little eunuch. Only then did everyone dare to sit down. After receiving the Emperor's imperial edict, the Old Madame's face was even more radiant and full of good fortune.
Lomin went forward and knelt down at the Old Madame's feet and said respectfully, "I wish mother a long and healthy life."
Luo Ning and Luoyuan, the siblings, knelt behind their father and said, "I wish grandmother eternal youth and longevity." The Old Madame happily nodded and said loudly, "Children, please rise."
In ancient times, birthday celebrations were very particular. After the filial children and grandchildren had finished, it was the guests' turn. It was Lomin's mother's seventieth birthday. This was a happy birthday and there were countless people who wanted to flatter her. The birthday celebrations were also arranged according to the rank of the officials. The black-faced Cheng De was in the first place. He had no choice but to stand up and say a few words of praise. Lin Wanrong secretly found it funny. Everyone in the hall bowed again and again, but Marchioness Yi of the Jinling Prefecture remained seated. Hou Yuebai, who was sitting beside her, had a smile on his face, but no one could tell what he was thinking about.
In the hall, the Xiao Family had no official position. Naturally, Xiao Yuruo was at the end of the line. Only after the Grand Mistress finished offering her blessings and there was no one else in the hall did Hou Yuebai stand up and walk to the old lady. He respectfully kowtowed and said, "Yuebai and my father wish the Old God of Longevity a long and prosperous life." Other people would kneel on the spot to offer their blessings, but this brat ran up to kowtow. Needless to say, he was obviously trying to please Luo Ning.
The old lady smiled and said, "Young Master and your father are too courteous. Min 'er, quickly help Young Master Hou up." Lomin represented her mother to help Hou Yuebai up and said, "Nephew, please get up."
Hou Yuebai stood up and said, "I know that the Old God of Longevity is fond of couplets. Today is the Old God of Longevity's birthday. If I may be so bold, I would like to personally write a couplet to express my admiration."
Everyone in the hall cheered loudly and understood Hou Yuebai's intention. The reason why the Hou Family paid their blessings at the end was to use this couplet as the finale. Most of the guests were aristocrats and it was normal for them to be fond of couplets and poems.
The old lady of the Luo Family seemed to be interested. "Since that is the case, Young Master, please write it quickly and let this old lady have a good look." From the way this old lady spoke, she seemed to be from a prestigious family. No wonder she was able to groom Lomin and Luo Ning.
A servant had already prepared paper and brush. Hou Yuebai bowed to the old lady. He glanced at Luo Ning and pondered for a moment. He picked up the brush and wrote, "Since ancient times, the Old God of Longevity is rare. From now on, I am happy for the rest of my life."
This couplet implied the Old God of Longevity and was very suitable for the topic. The old lady looked at it and nodded. "Young Master, you are indeed talented. This old lady is very grateful."
Luo Ning whispered a few words in the old lady's ear. The old lady was so happy that she could not close her mouth. She smiled and said, "Young Master, although I am a woman, I am also someone who likes couplets. Since Young Master is in the mood today, this old lady will write a couplet and share it with everyone in the hall."
To write a couplet for the Old God of Longevity was a pleasing task. Everyone in the hall was regretful. Why didn't they have the same thought as Young Master Hou to find out what the Old God of Longevity liked?
The old lady thought for a moment and said with a smile, "Since everyone is celebrating my birthday today, I will use this Old God of Longevity as the topic. I will write a couplet: The crane's age increases its vigor by ten days."
The Old God of Longevity had written a couplet, and it was a happy one. Most of the people in the hall were civil officials. Poetry and couplets were their specialty. They immediately thought hard about it. Hou Yuebai started this couplet because he wanted to win this prize. He sneered at Lin Wanrong and also pondered.
Lin Wanrong was secretly amused. He leaned over to Guo Wuchang and asked, "Young Master, do you know this couplet?"
The Young Cousin shook his head. "This, I have never learned it before. I can't remember it."
Lin Wanrong laughed and whispered a few words in Guo Wuchang's ear. The Young Cousin's face lit up. He immediately stood up and said, "Old God of Longevity, I have matched it."
Hou Yuebai was shocked, but when he saw that it wasn't Lin Wanrong, he relaxed. He knew of Guo Wuchang's reputation. He was a classic example of someone who didn't know anything and didn't know anything. How could he possibly come up with a good match?
The Eldest Young Miss was shocked when she saw everyone's gazes descend onto her cousin, and she said in a light voice, "Lin San, what did you teach cousin?"
Lin Wanrong said innocently, "I did not teach him anything. It was the Young Master who was talented and matched it himself."
The Grand Mistress glared at him. Just as she was worried, she heard Guo Wuchang recite, "The crane's age increases its vigor by ten days. The deer's chariot pulls a hundred years of longevity."
Wonderful. Everyone in the hall sighed. Hou Yuebai did not expect this Guo Wuchang to be so quick-witted. Now that he had stolen the limelight for no reason, he was filled with regret.
The Grand Mistress was very clear about her cousin's capabilities. Seeing Lin Wanrong standing there with a smile, how could she not know that it was his idea? She could not help but roll her eyes at him, but her face was full of smiles.
Luo Ning also felt strange. When she saw Lin Wanrong, she smiled and said something in front of Elder Ancestor. The Old Lady looked at the Xiao Family and nodded with a smile, "This young master's couplet is very appropriate. I am very happy to hear it. Since today is a birthday celebration, I might as well come up with another couplet for this young master to have a look. "
Guo Wuchang was in the limelight and was very happy. He did not care about anything else. He quickly nodded and said, "Elder Birthday Goddess, please set the question."
Lin Wanrong and the Grand Mistress were shocked. This brat was so stubborn. After being in the limelight once, he should know when to stop. Did he want to continue?
The Old Lady slowly recited, "My first couplet is — The sun and the moon shine together, but the benevolent live a long life."
Guo Wuchang hurriedly looked at Lin San for help. Lin Wanrong thought to himself, "You are a show-off. Now there are so many people looking at you. How can I teach you?"
Hou Yuebai saw Guo Wuchang's pale face and was secretly happy. He pondered for a moment and was about to speak when he heard Lin San shout, "My Young Master has matched it —"
Everyone's eyes fell on Guo Wuchang again. Lin Wanrong walked to Guo Wuchang's side and said with a smile, "The sun and the moon shine together, but the benevolent live a long life. My Young Master is right. The combination of Yin and Yang is rare since ancient times."
Guo Wuchang secretly wiped the cold sweat off his forehead and nodded, "Yes, yes. The sun and the moon shine together, but the benevolent live a long life. The combination of Yin and Yang is rare since ancient times. "
Luo Ning looked at Lin Wanrong and smiled with her hand covering her mouth. Obviously, she had seen some clues. Hou Yuebai was even more annoyed. Guo Wuchang had stolen his limelight twice. He was really unlucky.
The Old Mistress nodded and said happily, "It is indeed very neat. Young Master is very talented. I thank you for these two good couplets." She looked at Luo Ning and suddenly said with a smile, "My granddaughter, Ning Er, has been outstanding in poetry since she was young. She also has high standards. Today is my birthday. Let me, Ning Er, come up with a few questions to compare notes with all the young masters here. What do you all think?"
Although the Old Mistress's words were taboo, Lin Wanrong was shocked. Aiyo, why does this have the meaning of competing with poetry to find a spouse? Damn, vulgar, unbearably vulgar.
Everyone in the hall could also hear the hidden meaning in it and immediately went into an uproar, especially those young masters. If they could use this birthday celebration and couplet to gain the favor of the Old Mistress and Miss Luo, it would be easy to achieve good things.
Luo Ning did not seem to expect the Old Mistress to suddenly make such a suggestion. She blushed and couldn't help but say coquettishly, "Grandma —"
The Old Mistress smiled and patted her hand, "Ning Er, you just have to come up with the questions. Grandma will decide everything for you." As soon as this was said, the hall became even more lively. Although the Old Mistress did not reveal anything, the meaning in her words made everyone's imagination run wild. Luo Ning had not thought about choosing a husband. She was embarrassed and anxious, but she couldn't help but look at Lin Wanrong.
Luoyuan understood his sister's thoughts and sneaked to Lin Wanrong's side. He pulled his arm and said, "Big brother, I beg you —"
Lin Wanrong was shocked, "Kleinloh, what is it?"
Luoyuan said anxiously, "Later on, my sister will come up with a couplet. You must answer it. Don't let anyone else snatch it away."
Lin Wanrong was shocked. Not to mention whether he could answer it or not, even if he could, he couldn't answer it. He said with a bitter face, "Kleinloh, you know that I am not interested in your sister."
Luoyuan said awkwardly, "I know. Big brother, don't worry. My sister is only a little interested in you. I'm afraid that the two of you can't be together. But you must help me. You also know that my sister doesn't like any of the scholars in Jin Ling City. I'm afraid that grandma will be too happy today and will … "
Lin Wanrong suddenly came to a realization. Today was the birthday of this old man, and she was also rewarded by the emperor. She was in a good mood, but she still liked to come up with some random couplets. If she was in a good mood and betrothed Luo Ning to someone else, then this wedding banquet would probably become a funeral banquet.
After Luoyuan left, Lin Wanrong was still hesitating whether he should help or not. The Grand Mistress, who was beside him, heard their conversation. She glared at him and said, "Lin San, you are not allowed to speak later!"
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