Mu Wanqing looked over with a smile. There were several girls dressed up fancy, and the one who was talking was a girl in pink, wearing gold and silver, and she wanted to wear all the jewelry on her body, like a nouveau riche.
She was in a good mood and didn't bother to argue with the idiot. She withdrew her gaze and looked back at the kapok. This was better than anything else.
With cotton, we can make cotton-padded clothes and quilts, so we don’t have to worry about keeping warm in winter.
Cotton seeds can be used to extract oil, and can also be used to make ghee and margarine. The cottonseed husks after the oil is extracted can also be used as waste to grow mushrooms, process alcohol and glycerin, etc. Note (1)
Cotton stalks can be used to make fiberboard veneer, cartons, etc.
It has a wide range of uses and has always been the most powerful economic crop. It is a pity that it is now just used for ornamental purposes.
At the thought, her heart burned with excitement and countless plans began to unfold in her mind.
She decided to grow cotton on her farm starting next year!
She wants to turn Xiliang into a cotton production base!
In just a moment, the five-year plan has been laid out in my mind, waiting to be filled in with details.
She was thinking seriously, but in the eyes of the other party, she was ignored and despised.
The pink-dressed girl stamped her feet and said, "Hey, bumpkin, I'm talking to you, do you have any manners?"
"Oh." Mu Wanqing responded indifferently without even looking at her. First of all, she had to get the cotton.
It’s better to go find Du Shaoxuan, he still owes her a favor.
This kind of attitude is the most irritating. The girl in pink was deliberately causing trouble, and now she is extremely excited as if she had caught something.
"Mu Wanqing, you..."
Mu Wanqing raised her eyebrows. He actually knew her, but she had no impression of her at all. Could it be that she had offended too many people?
Miss Du shouted, "Miss Zhao, today is our Du family's banquet, are you not giving our Du family face?"
The pink-dressed girl then saw her and her expression changed. “No, no, no, I just speak my mind. I will say what I don’t like.”
Her reason was also amazing. Mu Wanqing couldn't help but complain, "Usually, another meaning of being outspoken is stupid, a fool who can't even control his mouth."
The pink-dressed girl blushed, "You... Miss, she's scolding me, why don't you scold her?"
Miss Du introduced softly, "She is Zhao Yifan's youngest sister, Zhao Yidan."
Mu Wanqing suddenly realized, "No wonder."
She made Zhao Yifan lose all face, and the Zhao family must hate her to death.
Zhao Yidan was unwilling to accept this and deliberately provoked others, "What do you mean by this? I suspect you are cursing our Zhao family and my brother in your heart."
Mu Wanqing didn't want to cause trouble, but she wasn't afraid of it either, "We are all stupid from the same lineage."
"Pfft." Miss Du couldn't help laughing. The two people in the bickering, one made her feel cute, and the other made her feel annoying. This was more than just a matter of liking each other.
Mu Wanqing won her respect with her strength. She single-handedly changed the current situation of water shortage in Xiliang. Anyone who is talented and can bring benefits to Xiliang will be respected by her.
The Zhao family became prosperous because of Zhao Yifan's attachment to the Du family. They are just sucking the Du family's blood. How can they be respected when they have no ability at all?
"Sister Wanqing, Madam Mu, please follow me."
Mrs. Mu didn't mind putting her behind at all. The invitation was for Mu Wanqing. She brought her family to attend, and their whole family could be said to have benefited from Mu Wanqing.
It was her first time attending such an event and she was very nervous. She couldn't sleep last night and was feeling uneasy the whole way, fearing that she would be rude and make a fool of herself.
But seeing her daughter arguing with others in public and everyone in the Du family being polite, she suddenly felt less nervous.
There are several types of guests. Mu Wanqing is one of those who relies on her own strength to get ahead. She can be said to be a mother who is honored by her daughter.
Miss Du looked at the girls and said with a smile, "Everyone, the weather is hot. It's easy to get heatstroke if you walk under the sun. Let's go sit over in the pavilion."
"Yes." The girls bowed respectfully, their attitudes very gentle.
Miss Du held Mu Wanqing's hand and walked forward, but did not pay much attention to Zhao Yidan. It was obvious who was close and who was distant. Zhao Yidan was so jealous that he gritted his teeth.
Miss Ding, who was attending the banquet for the first time, was very curious, "Yidan, you are a relative of the Du family, why is the eldest lady so cold to you?"
Zhao Yidan was both ashamed and annoyed, secretly blaming Miss Du for not giving her face, but she didn't blame her either. All her resentment was directed at Mu Wanqing.
"The eldest lady has a proud personality and treats everyone like this. Mu Wanqing is not a pushover. If she targets you, you will be beaten to death. Be careful."
Miss Ding was stunned. "We didn't offend her."
Zhao Yidan rolled his eyes around, thinking of various ways to play a prank on someone. "Some people don't need a reason to deal with you. They just do whatever they want, just for their own pleasure."
Everyone looked at each other, and no one dared to say anything.
Those who get along well with Zhao Yidan are not daughters of high-ranking officials, they are all similar to her.
People's social circles are strictly divided. For example, a legitimate daughter cannot play with a concubine's daughter.
As expected of a century-old Du family, it has profound heritage and perfectly blends the architectural styles of Jiangnan gardens and Northwest architecture.
The paths are deep and winding, and the pavilions and terraces are decorated with red and green.
The lotus leaves are endless and green, and the lotus flowers are particularly red in the sun. Mu Wanqing can see the large number of graceful lotus flowers from afar. The green lotus leaves bring a ray of coolness in this hot summer. Note (2)
The fragrance of lotus flowers came towards her, and she took a deep breath. It smelled so good.
Hmm, she suddenly wanted to eat fried lotus, which was crispy and delicious.
A voice came from my ear, "What are you thinking about?"
Mu Wanqing said casually, "Fried lotus, lotus leaf chicken, lotus leaf rice, lotus leaf crisps, lotus root and pork ribs soup, lotus roll fish crisps, lotus root powder."
Miss Du was silent for a moment. It was really special, but she was a little greedy. "I want to eat it too. How about I bring the ingredients to your place for a meal next time?"
Jiang Tongzhi often went to the snack street and would bring her all kinds of food when he came back. She ate them very happily. The salty, sweet, sour and spicy food all suited her taste.
It is said that all the food in this snack street is prepared by one person, Mu Wanqing.
"Sure." Mu Wanqing also wanted to be lazy occasionally, take a break from her busy life for a while, and make some seasonal food to try.
There is a three-story water pavilion in the middle of the water, which is the best place to enjoy the scenery.
At this moment, Mrs. Du was entertaining the ladies from various families on the third floor. They were chatting and laughing, and it was quite lively.
Miss Du came in with two people, and everyone looked over.
"Mom, look who I brought here."
Mu Wanqing and Madam Mu stepped forward and bowed, "Meet Madam Du."
Mrs. Du stood up, helped the two of them up, and looked at Mu Wanqing with some surprise.
I can hardly recognize this girl after she dressed up. She looks fresh and refined, with picturesque eyes and eyebrows. She is extremely beautiful.
"Everyone, come and see our Xiliang's great hero, the creator of the Mu family waterwheel, Miss Mu Wanqing."
Everyone was shocked. It turned out to be her. They didn't expect her to be so young.
Everyone complimented Mrs. Du as she wished, and Mu Wanqing responded with a few compliments in a graceful and calm manner, handling the situation with ease and without any stage fright.
In comparison, Madam Mu II was a little reserved and not natural and generous enough.
But what does it matter? Everyone is looking at Mu Wanqing.
Mu Wanqing wore a light yellow double-breasted top and a light grass green skirt. She had her hair in a bun with two ears and an orange jade plum blossom in her hair. Her bun was fixed with a jasper hairpin. She looked lively, cute and graceful like a young girl, yet elegant and beautiful. Note (3)
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Her makeup is pure and natural, her skin is whiter than snow, her eyes are bright and her teeth are white. She holds a gauze palace fan in her hand, and she is as beautiful as a clear spring in summer.
Mu Wanqing played with the palace fan, her eyebrows curved, and a sweet girlish charm emerged.
The women were most interested in the clothes and jewelry. "This dress is so beautiful. Where was it made?"
Mu Wanqing smiled and said, "I designed it for myself. It suits my temperament better."
Everyone was surprised. She had such a talent. However, since she could design a waterwheel, it seemed not surprising that she could design a few clothes.
Everyone was praising me non-stop, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious. Suddenly, a woman started to shriek, "What's your temperament?"
Mu Wanqing looked up and saw that she looked somewhat like Zhao Yidan, but her face looked older and meaner. This must be her mother.
Well, she has offended the Zhao family enough.
"It can be salty, sweet and gentle."
Mother Zhao stared at her impatiently, "I don't understand, please speak more human language."
Mu Wanqing waved her fan gently, smiling sweetly, "As for me, I always speak human words to humans and ghost words to ghosts. How come you don't understand?"
I don't understand what people are saying. What is that? It bounced back easily. Mother Zhao lost!
Everyone in the audience: ...Good fellow, they start quarreling over the slightest disagreement. But, she has a sweet smile but speaks harshly.
Mother Zhao was furious. "How dare you! Don't think you can be so arrogant just because you have a waterwheel. This is not the place for you to act wildly."
Mu Wanqing chuckled, "Oh, what are you relying on to be so arrogant in the Du Mansion? Military merits? Or have you made great contributions to the people of Xiliang? Tell us quickly, so that we, the younger generation, can open our eyes."
"I..." Mother Zhao's face turned red and the words were stuck in her throat.
Md, this is an insult to her for being useless and having no achievements at all, yet being so frivolous.
She was so angry that her hands were shaking, and she couldn't think of any words to fight back. In the second round, Zhao's mother lost!
Miss Du Er handed over a cup of tea, "Mother-in-law, please have some lotus seed tea. The lotus seeds are picked from this lotus pond and are the most refreshing."
Mother Zhao rolled her eyes and came up with a plan, "You are a good person. You are the second daughter of the Du family, but you are so gentle and sensible. You serve your parents-in-law and obey your husband. You are not like some frivolous people who don't even know how to write the three obediences and four virtues."
Mu Wanqing pretended not to hear it. She drank her tea slowly and watched the show with great interest. She seemed to think that the relationship between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law was very interesting.
The second young lady of the Du family is precious and beautiful, with a graceful and gentle temperament. Unfortunately, she is love-brained.
There is nothing much to say about those who are in love, I can only give my best wishes.
Mother Zhao was talking, and suddenly changed the subject, "Miss Mu, what do you think of my daughter-in-law?"
This is clearly meant to make things difficult for Mu Wanqing. How could ordinary people comment on the second young lady of the Du family?
Everyone stared at Mu Wanqing to see how she would respond.
Mu Wanqing didn't even blink as she said casually, "She's not my daughter-in-law, what can I say? If you want to live longer, don't point fingers at other people's family affairs and make irresponsible remarks."
What he said made so much sense that it was impossible to refute.
In the third round, Zhao's mother lost again.
At this moment, a servant came in and said, "Madam, the banquet is about to begin. Do you think we should hold it in the Lanyue Tower or in the Water Pavilion?"
Madam Du watched the excitement for a long time before she slowly said, "Let's have it here. The men will be on the first floor, and the women will be on the second floor."
"yes."
After a while, a lively voice sounded, "The male guests are here and would like to greet you."
This is also proper etiquette, Mrs. Du nodded slightly.
Several men walked in, and the one walking in front was Du Shaoxuan, "Mom."
Mrs. Du was extremely surprised and grabbed her son's hand. "Ze'er, why are you back? Didn't you say you would stay in the military camp for a few more days?"
Du Shaoxuan never attends such banquets. It is too boring. He would rather practice more boxing skills with this time.
Historically, male guests were entertained by the old steward of the Du family, but now there are two more sons-in-law of the Du family to help.
Du Shaoxuan bowed to his mother and said, "I came back for something and came to greet you before leaving."
Madam Du held him tightly and refused to let go. "Why are you in such a hurry? Stay and have a good meal. I haven't seen you for a long time."
There was a commotion all around, and the female family members all stared at Du Shaoxuan with extremely eager eyes.
He is the most ideal husband candidate in the minds of countless girls in Xiliang and the future lord of Xiliang.
Everyone present wanted to marry into the Du family, which was the real reason why everyone came from all directions in the scorching heat.
Du Shaoxuan didn't like staying among the women. "Mom, it won't be long. There are too many people here. I'll leave first."
He had just taken a few steps when he was attracted by a figure, "Huh? This is..."
He looked at the woman who was familiar yet unfamiliar, his mind went blank.
Miss Du smiled and joked, "Zedi, guess who this is?"
Du Shaoxuan stared blankly at the graceful and beautiful girl, "Wanqing, why are you...dressed like this?"
Mu Wanqing subconsciously looked at herself. She looked very beautiful, like a pretty little fairy.
"Any questions?"
Du Shaoxuan felt the hot blood in his body rushing to his head, "You... are a woman."
Mu Wanqing rolled her eyes. What nonsense was this? It wasn't the first time he knew her gender. "I've always been a woman, thank you."
Du Shaoxuan was used to seeing her wearing men's clothes, so when he suddenly saw her wearing beautiful women's clothes, he was greatly shocked.
So beautiful.
My face was inexplicably hot and my heart was pounding wildly. It was the sound of my heart beating.
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Note (1) From Wikipedia.
Note (2) The lotus leaves are endless and green, and the lotus flowers are red in the sun. This is from the poem "Seeing off Lin Zifang at Dawn from Jingci Temple" by Yang Wanli, a poet of the Southern Song Dynasty.
Note (3) refers to the styles and dressing styles of Hanfu on the Internet.
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