Chapter 980： banquet

Officials in Guangzhou all knew that there were two little guests coming to the palace. Although some people doubted whether Prince Rong would really treat his concubine's son so well, they did not doubt the identities of the two children, they just felt that there was more drama in them. Many, and it is also very strange why the two children came to Guangzhou.

Can't really just come to see their four uncles and four aunts as they said?

This is not the ancestral home of the Qi family, and I brought two servants on the road...

Everyone thinks that there must be an inside story, but no one dares to dig into the depths. The circle is so chaotic, who knows what's going on inside. Since the palace is covered up, wouldn't it be obvious that they want to offend the prince and princess if they go to inquire?

Therefore, the officials not only warned their wives, but also their sons, not to ask nonsense. When playing with the young masters of the royal palace, they only play games, say what children should say, and don't ask nonsense if they shouldn't.

Therefore, when Mu Yangling and Xiao Xia took their six children to attend the banquet jointly held by the Guangzhou government office, the Guangzhou Chamber of Commerce and the Foreigners Chamber of Commerce, the six children quickly mingled with the second generation of officials, holding hands happily. went to play.

Mu Yangling and Xiao Xia were invited to the seat. Here, their status is the highest. Several foreigners and female relatives stood aside in Western dresses. When they saw Mu Yangling and Xiao Xia being welcomed in, they looked at each other. , have gathered around to say hello.

They were isolated by the Han people, but this was a sorority society. They could not always stand on one side. Seeing that Mu Yangling and Xiao Xia were respected, they guessed that their identities were very high. Maybe it was the princess and the lady, from them Should be able to open a breach.

The officials and family members who were originally talking around Mu Yangling saw the foreign female family members coming, and they frowned and covered their noses with a handkerchief. Seeing Mu Yangling and Xiao Xia looking at them curiously, Mrs. Zhizhou couldn't help but whisper. Said: "Niangniang, madam, these foreign ladies are very smelly, and I don't know how long they haven't groomed..."

Mu Yangling was stunned for a moment, and the foreign women's relatives quickly walked up to her, smelling a scent, and then with a faint sour and sweaty smell, Mu Yangling couldn't help but sneezed twice, resisting the urge to step back, He smiled at several people, "A few of them are the wives brought by Mr. Yang? They are guests from afar, please sit down."

As long as she sits down, she takes her seat and stays away.

The foreign female relatives saw that Mu Yangling was polite, and they bowed their knees to show their respect, and sat on the nearest chairs. Mu Yangling took Xiao Xia to sit on the upper seat, and she was relieved when she sat down.

Mu Yangling uses fat powder balm, but does not use spices, even Xiao Xia rarely wears spices on her body, because it is too fragrant.

But these foreign women's relatives are as strong as pouring spices on their bodies, and they can't completely cover the smell on their bodies.

Mu Yangling remembered in a trance that at this time Western Europe was still in the era of urinating on the street and not taking a bath several times a year, no wonder...

The officials in the house and the wives of the chamber of commerce also held their handkerchiefs to hide their smiles, but they were politely talking to the foreign women. After all, with the development of Guangzhou Port, the cooperation between everyone will only increase. many.

And the Chinese of these foreign female relatives is only half-fluent. Everyone gestured and said that it was not difficult to communicate. They were very interested in Daqi’s tea, silk and satin, while the female relatives in Daqi were interested in their spices and jewelry. I'm interested, let's talk about it, and do some exchanges and small business, not only to meet each other's needs, but also to lay an emotional foundation for the cooperation of the men, and by the way to inquire about some news, it is really a win-win situation.

Mu Yangling sat on it all the time with a smile, encouraging everyone to talk freely, Xiao Xia secretly looked at the foreign woman below curiously, and whispered to Mu Yangling: "I think they all look alike, and they can barely share when they are together. Who is who comes out, but I always get confused when we separate, it looks too similar."

Mu Yangling smiled and said, "We see that they look alike, and they see us the same. If we go out and come in again, they might not be able to tell us apart."

"Really?" Little Xia felt very strange, she and Arling looked nothing like.

Mu Yangling pursed his lips and smiled and nodded.

Westerners look at Easterners, and Easterners look at Westerners, and they have problems that they cannot distinguish. That is because they usually see less, and when they see more, their eyes are adapted to distinguish, and naturally they will no longer admit mistakes.

When Mu Yangling was talking to Xiao Xia, a foreign woman sitting below stood up, gestured to Mu Yangling slightly, and asked with a smile, "Is this beautiful woman the noble princess of Daqi?"

Mu Yangling stopped talking to Xiao Xia, turned to look at her, and nodded slightly with a smile, "I am Princess Rongjun, may I ask who you are?"

"Oh, I'm Andre's wife, you can call me Anna." She introduced herself a little lamely, but she looked confident.

Mu Yangling nodded slightly and praised: "Mrs. Anna, you speak Chinese very well. This is the first time I see you. Is this your first time in Daqi?"

"Oh no, I've been here as early as 18 years ago. I've been to China eight times, and then I stopped coming when I was older, but I can still speak some Chinese."

"Did they all come with Mr. Andre?"

Anna smiled and nodded, "Yes, they all came with my husband, Guangzhou has changed a lot compared to before, I almost can't recognize it, I heard that this change is entirely due to the prince and princess of Daqi, so this time I I came over curiously."

Mu Yangling smiled and explained: "Every place is changing, because of the efforts of the people. The people in Guangzhou are very hardworking, and the emperor has high hopes and support for them. Her changes are natural."

Anna nodded and smiled, looking into Mu Yangling's eyes, and said with a smile: "I heard that the noble princess is very strong, I don't know how much you can hold up, and I don't know if I can see it."

The faces of the women on Daqi's side turned cold, and they looked at Anna and the foreign women with hostility.

Mu Yangling's smile didn't change, but her eyes became cold, she said with a smile: "Oh, speaking of this your husband should give you an answer, as for my strength, to be honest, I don't know if I can Lifting heavy things, but as heavy as you, I should be able to lift them and throw them out of the wall," Mu Yangling winked at her mischievously, "but we obviously can't make such a joke, do you think Mrs. Anna? ?"

Anna smiled, "The princess is really humorous and can tell jokes very well."

Mu Yangling smiled back and asked casually: "Most of the businessmen who come to our Guangzhou to do business are Portuguese and Spanish businessmen. Are your ladies also from Portugal and Spain?"