Inside the Jin family compound, Zhang placed a plate of steamed buns in a bamboo basket and handed it to Jin Dashan.

"If we just leave it on the roof like this, the weather looks like it's going to get bad soon. What if it rains?"

Zhang glanced at Jin Dashan and said, "Oh dear, Mother said to put it on the roof, but she only allowed it to be put there after checking the weather. Why are you being so fussy?"

Jin Dashan didn't say anything and simply placed the steamed buns from the bamboo basket on the roof!

Liu carried a basket, washed the potatoes inside, sliced ​​them, dried them, and placed them on a wooden board, gently stirring them.

Grandma Jin said with a smile, "Your mother doesn't know how much dried food she's going to eat. Everything in the yard is drying now, everything that can be dried and everything that can't be dried are dried into pieces. Luckily, our yard is convenient, there's a place to dry things!"

Liang Shuyan had already heard what Grandma Jin was saying. She came in carrying some green beans, neatly packed the pods from the basket into a sack, and said with a smile, "Mom, you know what? We've prepared so much dried goods this year. We'll have plenty to eat for the New Year. This stir-fried dried green beans with meat is delicious!"

Speaking of the New Year, Sanwang said with a smile, "Mom, aren't we preparing to move into the new house? Why are you drying goods? Is there anything you need to buy? I have some free time today, so I'll go to the market to buy some food."

As if she knew what was going on, Liang Shuyan glanced at Sanwang and said, "Alright, I just made a list and put it on the windowsill. Take it and go buy it!"

Sanwang ran inside, grabbed the list, and glanced at it: "Mom, really? Who else but the villagers would buy so much stuff?"

Liang Shuyan raised her head, glanced at Sanwang, and said, "Our family is not what it used to be. Before, we were just villagers and some relatives. Now we have business partners, county magistrates, people from the town, and people we can think of and can't even imagine. It's always good to be prepared."

Sanwang nodded somewhat confusedly and then drove the carriage out.

When people in the village move into a new house or celebrate a baby's one-month birthday, noodles are an indispensable part of the meal. Thin, long noodles are served with a sour and spicy soup. After the noodles, the main dishes are served, including various cold and hot dishes, along with a jar of Shaoxing wine. This is considered a very festive meal. Of course, this depends on the family's circumstances. Families with better financial conditions will have more dishes, while those with less money will only prepare a few simple dishes.

Liang Shuyan's family is no ordinary family now. She is not only a wealthy woman in the village, but more importantly, she is now a Lady bestowed by the Emperor. People from all around come back, whether to curry favor or to win her over, they all want to join in the fun.

Da Shan carried a few old hens to the side and called over Zhao Heng: "Zhao Heng, quickly help pluck the feathers and clean up the chickens and ducks!"

Seeing the pile of chickens and ducks at his feet, Zhao Heng exclaimed in surprise, "So many chickens and ducks, how are we going to eat them all, Auntie? Don't be so wasteful. We'll need to spend money on Sanwang's wedding later!"

"You brat, why don't you mention that I'll have to spend money on your marriage to Xuehua? Why do you keep talking about Sanwang's marriage?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Heng laughed and said, "My father hasn't agreed to this yet, who knows? We'll see."

Liang Shuyan's lips curled up: "What, do you think I can't even curry favor with your father, my in-law?"

"Not at all, Auntie. My father has always dreamed of becoming in-laws with you. Now that we can't be married, becoming in-laws would be some consolation!"

Zhao Heng really knew how to talk; with just one sentence, Liang Shuyan lowered her head and remained silent.

Jin Dashan coldly retorted, "You brat, what nonsense are you spouting? Believe me or not, I'll beat you up!"

Zhao Heng looked up and saw Liang Shuyan's face. He stuck out his tongue and said, "Brother Dashan, don't mind, I just can't control my mouth. Please don't mind me!"

In the kitchen, Jin Daya and Zhang were busy cooking when Aunt Liu called out from behind the wall, "Old neighbor, is the food ready yet? Just call me when it's done. This is the end of our time as old neighbors, and I'm a little sad to see you go."

Liang Shuyan laughed and said, "No, the new house isn't far away. Come to our house whenever you have time, and I'll cook you something delicious. It's no big deal."

In the courtyard, Li Zheng led some people to Liang Shuyan's yard and sat on a bench.

"I came to your house without having eaten, just to try your cooking. I hope you don't mind!"

Liang Shuyan smiled and said, "Since I'm inviting you to my house for dinner, you should come earlier. Look, there's a lot of smoke coming from our kitchen as we prepare delicious food."

Li Zheng's sister's son is a businessman in the capital. When he learned that Liang Shuyan had a daughter, he wanted to take this opportunity to establish a kinship with Liang Shuyan, but Li Zheng refused.

“This is your nephew, how can you be so indifferent? As long as you can establish a relationship with Madam, it will be good for you as a righteous person.”

Li Zheng really had no way to refuse, so he had to agree in the end.

When he arrived at Liang Shuyan's house, he didn't dare to ask directly. Instead, he asked indirectly, "Does Niu Niu have a boyfriend? I happen to have a nephew who does business in Beijing. Niu Niu will definitely not suffer if she goes there. My sister is also an honest person."

Liang Shuyan didn't know how to refuse, so she could only sigh and say, "Oh, I see. But my Niu Niu doesn't want to get married so early. I want her to focus on her studies and wait until she's a little older."

Li Zheng didn't know what to say, so he awkwardly waved his hand and said, "It's okay, I just mentioned it casually, don't take it to heart."

How could Liang Shuyan not know what kind of family Li Zheng's sister came from? Not to mention their family's circumstances, Niu Niu's background is still unclear. How could she easily agree to this marriage?

Just then, the county magistrate arrived with his mother, carrying a large bag of things. As he entered, he said with a smile, "Are we late? Why is it so quiet here?"

Upon hearing his father, the county magistrate, speak, Zhao Heng quickly stood up and went to greet him: "Father, aren't we cooking? Come in quickly, my grandmother is here too, please sit down!"

Zhao Heng had never been so enthusiastic before. This was the first time the county magistrate had received such treatment from his son. He blushed and glanced at Zhao Heng, saying, "What's with all this enthusiasm? You put on a long face at home, like someone owes you a lot of money. But you're so happy at your aunt's house?"

Zhao Heng scratched his head and said embarrassedly, "Father, I'm just feeling cooped up at home. It's a different story at Aunt's house. There are so many people, we're too busy having fun to keep up a long face."