The Pretty Wife of General Jinxiu Huanian

Chapter 120 Yunxi's Birthday

The Marquis's Mansion was bustling with activity, with lights and decorations everywhere, and everyone had a happy look on their face.

Today is Yunxi's birthday. The servants in the mansion have been busy since before dawn, preparing for this grand birthday banquet.

Yunxi was wearing a bright red brocade robe embroidered with peonies. The peonies looked so vivid, just like the real ones.

She had a golden hairpin in her bun, which was shiny and very delicate.

Yunxi had a smile on her face, and she looked dignified and beautiful.

"Madam, take a look. Are you satisfied with this arrangement?" Butler Lin Bo bent over and approached Yunxi and asked, his face full of anticipation.

Yunxi looked around and nodded with a smile: "I always trust what Uncle Lin does."

At this time, carriages stopped at the gate of the Marquis' Mansion and guests arrived one after another.

"Minister Li is here!" the doorman shouted at the top of his voice.

Then Minister Li walked in with big strides, his official uniform very straight.

His face was filled with smiles, and he said with a cupped hand, "Mrs. Yunxi, happy birthday!"

As he spoke, he handed over the gift in his hand.

The servant following behind Minister Li also had a happy face, holding a box in his hand, and hurried to catch up.

Minister Li's eyes narrowed into slits, and he was so happy that it was hard to describe.

Yunxi hurried over to greet him, smiling and saying, "It is truly an honor for the Marquis's residence to have Minister Li here."

As he said this, he reached out to take the gift.

Minister Li laughed heartily and stroked his beard: "Madam, it's your birthday, how could I not come and join in the fun?"

The guests around were also smiling, and the atmosphere was very warm.

Minister Li, dressed in his official uniform, walked in with a beaming smile: "Madam Yunxi, happy birthday!"

As he spoke, he handed over a gift.

Yunxi hurried to greet him: "It is a great honor for our humble home to have Minister Li here."

Minister Li laughed heartily, handed the gift to Yunxi, and said, "Madam, on such a happy day, how could I not come and join in the fun!

Look at my gift, Madam, please don't despise it." Yunxi quickly took it with both hands, saying repeatedly, "Your Excellency, you are so polite. Your presence is the greatest honor for Yunxi."

Then, "General Zhang has arrived!"

General Zhang's burly figure, like a small mountain, walked in with big strides.

General Zhang's voice was like a bell, and he said loudly, "Madam Yunxi, I wish you a long life!"

Yunxi's smile grew wider, and she quickly bowed in return, "Thank you, General Zhang."

The maids in the mansion were carrying tea and snacks, moving among the crowd like a group of busy little bees.

The guests gathered in groups of three or five, chatting and laughing.

"Oh, this mansion is becoming more and more magnificent." A lady said while looking around with a pout.

"That's right, Madam Yunxi is good at managing the household." Another lady responded with a smile, her eyes still looking here and there.

Yunxi's sisters also came. Yunshang, the daughter of the Marquis's family, came over in gorgeous clothes, twisting her body. There was a bit of reluctance on her face, but she still said with a smile, "Happy birthday, sister."

Yunxi smiled and responded, "Thank you, sister."

At this time, the prince came over. He was wearing a purple python robe and looked extremely handsome.

The prince raised his lips and said softly, "Madam, you are the protagonist today."

Yunxi glanced at him with a reproachful look and said in a delicate voice, "This is all thanks to the prince."

As they were talking, someone shouted over there, "Master Zhao is here!"

Mr. Zhao, with his belly protruding, walked over slowly, bowed and said, "Madam Yunxi, happy birthday!"

Yunxi smiled and replied, "Thank you, Master Zhao."

As the number of guests increased, the entire mansion became bustling with activity. A stout old man tugged at the sleeve of the man next to him and exclaimed, "This mansion is truly extraordinary!"

The person next to him nodded repeatedly: "That's right!"

A servant ran over in a hurry and almost bumped into a lady. The lady glared at the servant, and the servant was so scared that he quickly lowered his head to apologize.

"Mrs. Wang is here!" the doorman called out again. Dressed in silk and satin, she walked in, fanning herself, her face thickly powdered. She smiled and said, "Sister Yunxi, I'm here to celebrate your birthday!"

Yunxi went to greet him: "Madam Wang, I'm very happy that you can come."

At this time, a child was running around in the crowd and accidentally fell, starting to cry loudly.

Yunxi hurriedly asked the maid to help the child up and coax him.

The birthday banquet began and everyone took their seats.

"Happy birthday to Madam Yunxi!" everyone said in unison.

Yunxi stood up and bowed slightly: "Thank you all my friends and relatives."

The banquet was filled with delicious food and fine wines.

"This dish tastes good." A guest picked up a piece of fish, squinted his eyes, raised the corners of his mouth, and said while chewing.

"That's the chef's specialty." The man next to him picked up a piece of fish with his chopsticks and nodded repeatedly, "The fish is so tender and fresh that it melts in your mouth."

Yunxi was wearing a lavender dress embroidered with delicate patterns, and the pearls and jade on her head swayed gently.

The prince was wearing a dark blue brocade robe and a jade belt around his waist. The two of them toasted each other at each table with smiles on their faces.

"My Lord, my Lady, I wish you and your husband love and prosperity."

A guest stood up and said with a sincere smile on his face.

The prince smiled and responded, "Thank you for your good wishes." After that, he raised his head and drank the wine in the glass.

After three rounds of drinks, a guest suggested a performance.

"I will play a song for you, Madam." A musician walked onto the stage. He was dressed in a blue shirt, with his long hair tied up, and his eyes and eyebrows showed a hint of elegance.

He sat down steadily, tuned the strings a few times, and then plucked the strings lightly with his fingers, playing a melodious tune.

The sound of the piano was as clear as flowing water, and everyone was mesmerized by it. Some closed their eyes slightly, and some nodded gently to the rhythm.

Then, a dancer in a pink dress came on stage, her figure graceful, her waist slender, her arms outstretched, like a fluttering butterfly.

Every movement is light and graceful, making people unable to take their eyes off it.

Yunxi looked at the lively scene in front of her, her eyes slightly red, the corners of her mouth raised, and her heart was filled with emotion.

Suddenly, a little maid came running over, panting, with beads of sweat on her forehead.

She said a few words anxiously in Lin Bo's ear, and Lin Bo's face changed instantly, his brows furrowed, and his eyes were filled with panic.

He hurried to Yunxi and the prince and said in a low voice, "Madam, Prince, it's bad, there's a fire in the kitchen."

The wine glass in Yunxi's hand trembled slightly, and the smile on her face froze instantly.

The prince's expression was stern, and he said with a firm gaze: "Don't panic, I'll go and take a look."

After saying that, he strode towards the kitchen.

Yunxi forced herself to remain calm, took a deep breath, and said to the guests with a smile, "Everyone, continue to have fun. It's just a small problem, nothing serious."

But her eyes still showed worry, and she kept looking in the direction where the prince left.

While the guests continued to eat, drink and chat, Yunxi felt as nervous as if there was a little rabbit in her heart.

She was so restless that the handkerchief in her hand was almost wrinkled.

After a while, the prince came back and said, "It's been put out. It was a false alarm."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

The birthday banquet continued and the scene was extremely lively.

"Madam, I offer you a toast." An official said with a smile on his face, holding the wine glass in both hands and slightly bowing his body.

The official had a fat head and big ears, his eyes were narrowed into slits, and when he smiled, the flesh on his face was squeezed together.

Yunxi smiled slightly, her lips curled up, her eyes bright, and she readily picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. Then she gently put the glass down and said, "Thank you, sir."

At this time, a chubby little child ran over, hugged Yunxi's legs, and raised his rosy little face: "Madam, I wish you a long life."

The child blinked his big eyes, his face full of innocence.

Yunxi smiled and touched the child's head gently, "Good boy, go find your parents."

Before we knew it, night fell and the birthday party was coming to an end.

The guests stood up to say goodbye, and Yunxi and the prince stood at the door to see them off.

Yunxi was dressed in gorgeous clothes, had a dignified posture, and always had a decent smile on her face.

The prince stood tall and straight, with an imposing manner, and bowed to the guests to say goodbye.

"Thank you all for today." Yunxi said with a slight bow.

"You're too polite, Madam. We'll meet again another day." Some of the guests clasped their fists, some bowed, and said goodbye as they left one after another.

After seeing off the guests, Yunxi and the prince returned to the mansion. Yunxi sighed softly and said, "Although there were some twists and turns today, it was still a satisfactory outcome."

The prince reached out his hand, gently held Yunxi's hand, and comforted her, "Madam, don't worry, I will take care of everything."

Yunxi looked at the prince, her eyes full of tenderness: "With you here, I feel at ease."

The prince hugged Yunxi and said, "As long as you are happy."