Unfortunately, when Liu Ji arrived, Zhen Yubai had already left.
They just came to ask the great scholar to write an inspiring poem for the children in the school, and then left after taking the poem.
Liu Ji, who never wastes time on internal affairs, was seriously consumed by internal affairs for a whole day. He became suspicious and depressed.
In the evening, the children returned from the county town and brought the news that Song Zhang's family would stay in Liujia Village for a few days.
The last time Song Zhang said he would come was before the Mid-Autumn Festival, but he didn’t come in the end.
I didn't expect that the weather would turn cold now, so I would have some free time.
Qin Yao asked Awang: "Did you say how long it would take?"
Awang replied: "My Lord didn't say, but it should take three to five days. I saw the servants of the Song family bought a lot of things in the city today, so they should stay in the village for a while."
Liu Ji was looking forward to it and discussed with Qin Yao excitedly, "So what should we prepare? Or should I go and sweep the courtyard of Lord Song's house?"
A new yard with no one living in it must be full of fallen leaves.
He had few opportunities to show up in front of Song Zhang before, and the other party didn't even look at him seriously. This time when Song Zhang was coming, Liu Ji decided to make a good appearance in front of him.
After all, in the entire Kaiyang County, the only person that Mr. Liu could take the initiative to make friends with was County Magistrate Song.
The rest were of no avail to Mr. Liu.
Qin Yao saw his enthusiasm and said, "It's up to you."
Unexpectedly, Liu Ji was serious. He didn't even have dinner. He picked up the rag and broom and went to the village excitedly.
Awang tried to hold back, but couldn't help but remind him loudly: "Master, you didn't take the key."
And there is no key.
Liu Ji, who had already rushed to the river bank, braked suddenly and turned around unhappily, "Why didn't you say so earlier!"
Awang thought to himself, "You didn't ask." He didn't want to pay attention to the angry master, so he led the horse to the livestock shed and fed Lao Huang well before going home to eat.
At the dinner table, Liu Ji glared at him with resentment, but Awang remained indifferent. He took a large bowl, filled it with dishes, and squatted by the door, eating with big mouthfuls, keeping the main point that if you can't see it, it doesn't exist.
Liu Ji was very angry, but he couldn't show it, so he turned his anger into appetite and ate two more bowls of rice than usual.
"It smells so good!" He wiped his mouth with satisfaction, as if the embarrassing thing just now had never happened.
Dalang and his two siblings buried their heads in their food, not daring to look up, for fear that their father would see the raised corners of their lips.
Unfortunately, when Yin Le came home from running, he found the four children trying to hold back their laughter. Yin Le, who had no idea what was going on, strode into the main room and asked loudly:
"Da Lang, what are you laughing at? Is there anything happy?"
Seeing that his father's eyes were about to turn to him, Dalang thought quickly and nodded and said with a smile: "Yes, Uncle Song will bring his family to stay in the village tomorrow."
"Last time when Uncle Song was having dinner at home, he said that his son was the best at archery. It's a good opportunity for us to go into the mountains and have a competition."
This was true, so Liu Ji did not notice anything wrong, but instead agreed expectantly:
"That's great. When the young master of the Song family comes, you two should take good care of him."
"My dear, why don't you give the children two days off? It's getting cold. It makes me sad to see their little faces red from the cold." Liu Ji looked concerned.
Erlang refused sternly: "I don't need it. I've already asked for leave today. I have to go back to school tomorrow, otherwise I won't be able to keep up with my studies."
But Qin Yao thought that since the Song family was coming to the village for the first time, they should be treated well, at least not neglected on the first day.
"Then please take another day tomorrow, and go back to school the day after tomorrow." Qin Yao said, and looked at the four siblings: "Do you agree?"
The twins nodded frantically.
Although Dalang felt that his parents spoiled him and his four siblings too much, he still couldn't resist the temptation of not having to go to school, so he agreed with a vague "hmm".
Erlang sighed and said reluctantly, "That's fine."
So, after breakfast the next day, Qin Yao calculated the time when the Song family would arrive. Seeing that the time was almost right, the couple brought their children to the entrance of the village to welcome Song Zhang's family.
The weather is pretty good today. The sun, which has disappeared for many days, has come out and brought a ray of warm light to people.
The family of six stood in a row where the sun could reach, with their hands in their sleeves, looking towards the village entrance.
Finally, Qin Yao heard the sound of rolling wheels. Under the expectant gaze of the family of six, a group of people appeared at the entrance of the village.
Song Zhang rode a tall horse with two guards in the front, the two young masters rode small ponies in the middle, guarded by their respective servants, and at the end was the carriage carrying Mrs. Song and Miss Song.
Behind the carriage came servants on an open-air oxcart, and a black goat.
Yes, Song Zhang not only brought his wife, daughter and son, but also enthusiastically brought a black goat for Qin Yao's family.
The two families greeted each other at the entrance of the village, and after the children had exchanged greetings, Qin Yao looked at the black goat that was being stared at by Sanlang and Si Niang, and tentatively suggested:
"My Lord, Madam, how about we have a barbecue together today?"
Mr. and Mrs. Song Zhang looked at each other and asked in unison: "Barbecue?"
Liu Ji and the children also looked at him blankly, not knowing what barbecue was.
Qin Yao didn't expect that everyone didn't know something as interesting as barbecue, but she herself seemed to have not eaten barbecue for a long time, and for a moment she didn't know how to explain it.
So he waved to everyone and smiled mysteriously, "Follow me and you will find out!"
"Da Lang, remember to lead the sheep!" Qin Yao reminded.
Dalang responded with a sigh and looked at the second son of Song Zhang's family. The two young boys of similar age ran over together to lead the black goat.
Everyone followed Qin Yao to her home out of curiosity. Qin Yao smiled and asked, "Just let me make the arrangements. Is that ok?"
Mrs. Song was full of curiosity, so she naturally agreed and generously expressed her cooperation.
Seeing that his family was interested, Song Zhang also joked, "If there is anything that is not done well, the village chief must not be angry."
With her temper, you never know when she might explode. To be honest, he is a little afraid of her.
Qin Yao smiled bitterly, "Don't worry, I'm not that stingy."
"Since everyone has no objection, let's get started?"
Everyone nodded, looking as if they were waiting to be assigned.
Qin Yao immediately made arrangements and pointed at Liu Ji: "You and Awang kill the sheep, cut the best meat into small pieces and marinate them, and let Li stew the rest over high heat."
Liu Ji wanted to talk more with Lord Song, but unfortunately he didn't even have the chance to refuse. He was taken away by Awang, and together they sharpened their knives and attacked the goat.
Qin Yao nodded with satisfaction, and then instructed Dalang and Si Niang:
"Go to Lianyuan and ask Mr. and Mr. Qi if you can use the viewing platform outside their house. It has the best location, plenty of sunshine and beautiful scenery. Invite them to join our barbecue party."
“I don’t think they will refuse.”
The brother and sister received the order and immediately ran towards the Lotus Courtyard, extremely excited. (End of this chapter)
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