Pang You, however, looked displeased.
If it weren't for the food, Qiao Lian'er wouldn't have been able to win over so many people's hearts, thus greatly reducing the obstacles to her advancement.
Otherwise, if everyone had started kicking each other while they were down, the Qiao family would have packed up and gone back to the village long ago.
Even without food, the father and son could easily find allies. With the influence of powerful families that had been rooted in the capital for many years, combined with their understanding of the Qiao family, they were practically invincible.
When Pang You thought about all this, he wanted to smash all those coconuts and durians.
After the Mid-Autumn Festival, Da Cheng and Pei Qingrong got married.
The Qiao family carried the betrothal gifts to the Pei family in boxes, without any hesitation. Someone counted them and there seemed to be a hundred boxes, and each box was full and heavy.
The Pei family also returned thirty-six loads of dowry, mostly gold and silver jewelry, which was Pei Qingrong's personal property, showing their sincerity.
The Chu family and the Qiao family from Datian gathered together again.
Mu Xinghe invited his colleagues from the Ministry of Revenue. He was humble and cautious, and his work was impeccable. He got along well with the people in the government office, and they were willing to give him face.
Since they started selling fruit, the Qiao family has gotten to know all the high-ranking nobles and wealthy merchants in the capital. Sometimes they would give them considerable discounts, which earned them the favor and recognition of these wealthy families. Therefore, many people came to this wedding, and the courtyard and back garden were very lively. Even those who did not have invitations took the initiative to send their congratulatory gifts.
Qiao Lian'er was very generous, laying out durian, nuts, and coconut water—all top-quality goods. Everyone was free to eat as much as they wanted, and those who couldn't finish could take some home.
Seeing everyone enjoying their meal so much, Qiao Lian'er couldn't help but think that she had originally thought that coming to the capital would mean facing those treacherous and unpredictable struggles.
But in the nearly two years since I arrived, apart from the troubles caused by Song Laosan, who seemed to have been reincarnated, I haven't encountered anything else.
It was these foods that won over everyone's appetites and saved her a lot of trouble.
For people, eating is a major purpose and source of enjoyment in life. Durian and coconut water are rare delicacies even in modern times, let alone for these ancient people who haven't had much experience with good food. By satisfying this need, she and the Qiao family will be safe.
Qiao Lian'er's lips curled slightly.
Amidst the crackling of firecrackers, after watching the wedding ceremony, she thought to herself, "May the Qiao family be blessed for generations to come."
Someone tugged at her sleeve.
Qiao Lian'er turned her head and followed the other person to a pavilion.
"Is there something you need?"
"There really is something."
There were fruits, nuts, and snacks on the table. Pei Shijiu picked up a pecan and pried it open. He then placed the pecan on a plate and pushed it in front of her.
“Recently, Lieutenant General He has not been in good health, and Lieutenant Pang has been training his subordinates for him.”
“I always felt that this was not a coincidence.”
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