After the meal, Li Laosan went to arrange the distribution of seeds, with Li Laosi and Li Yong helping him.
Jiayin then took the village chief and Uncle Zhao, along with other elderly villagers, and headed to the city.
Li Lao Er was overjoyed and reserved all the private rooms facing the street at the cyclamen restaurant for his own family.
The village chief and Uncle Zhao and other elderly people occupied one room, Old Master Liu and Liu Zhiheng, Lord Xing and other relatives and friends occupied another room, and the remaining room was occupied by Jiayin and Madam Liu, Madam Xing, and Madam Jia, as well as Old Madam Jia, Madam Jia the First, Madam Jia the Second, and others.
Of course, a precious pearl is absolutely indispensable.
Almost as soon as she saw Jiayin, she would stick to her like a shadow.
The little girl's mouth is so sharp it could hang an oil bottle; she always speaks with a sour tone, looking all wronged and like she's forgotten her old flame for someone new.
Jiayin found it both funny and helpless. She promised to treat the girl to a bunch of delicious food, which made the foodie happy.
Seeing her granddaughter's happy face, Old Madam Jia suddenly had a thought...
Jiayin ordered two boxes of freshly baked pastries from Baiyunjian. The waiter brought them over, and she and Baozhu divided them among themselves at the next table.
Madam Jia pulled her to sit beside her, then sent Baozhu away to do chores.
Madam Jia asked, "Princess, when is your grandmother returning to Xindu? I haven't seen her for a while, and I miss her terribly."
Jiayin laughed when she heard this and joked, "Grandma Jia, you don't know, my grandma has made a new friend, an old lady, in Quanzhou. Every day she goes out to sea by boat to watch the sunset, goes shopping, eats, and listens to operas. She's very happy."
"You should write to my grandma more often and complain about her a bit. Otherwise, she might forget about you, her old friend."
Madam Jia laughed heartily, patted Jiayin's hand, and scolded her, "You silly girl, you're afraid your grandma will be bored in the south, so you tricked me into writing a letter to your grandma to keep her entertained!"
"Don't worry, I'll write a letter as soon as I get home. It's rare that I get along so well with your grandma, but she went to Quanzhou and never came back."
Jiayin wasn't embarrassed when her little scheme was exposed; she had only wanted to make the old lady happy.
She handed a soft milk cake to Madam Jia and said, "Grandma Jia, try this. It's a new snack that Baiyunjian specially made for the elderly and children. My grandma hasn't had a chance to eat it yet. Have a couple more pieces to make her jealous!"
Needless to say, Madam Jia burst into laughter again.
After eating the milk cake, Madam Jia asked again, "What is your grandmother busy with in the south? Has she said when she will be back?"
The two families were on good terms, and the Jia family were also good people. Jiayin thought that her brothers would be arriving in Xindu soon, so she didn't hide it and replied, "A few days ago, my third brother got married in Quanzhou. Coincidentally, my fourth and fifth brothers, who were at sea, also returned. My fourth brother married a woman from a foreign country."
"My grandma said that my fourth brother is not marrying into the family, so our family should naturally hold a banquet to formally welcome my fourth sister-in-law."
"So, my grandma is really busy. It's good enough if she can come back in the fall."
Grandma Jia nodded in agreement, glancing at her granddaughter sitting beside her, who was devouring snacks, and felt anxious.
The Li family's sons are like fruit on a tree; one is picked off at any moment. If we don't act soon, we might really regret it.
So she tentatively asked, "Your grandmother can't just focus on Quanzhou and ignore Xindu, can she?"
"Your eldest uncle's sixth brother, the one who passed the high school entrance exam this time, isn't he still unmarried? Does your grandmother not care?"
Who is Jiayin? He's like an old cucumber painted green; he looks young on the outside, but he's got a lot going on inside.
Upon hearing this, she almost immediately guessed what Old Lady Jia was thinking.
To be honest, although Baozhu is greedy, she is kind-hearted and innocent. If I were to marry her, regardless of whether she is a virtuous wife and loving mother, she should at least not cause any unrest in the household.
If Sixth Brother takes a liking to Baozhu, she will naturally wholeheartedly agree and be happy.
But since her sixth brother has never revealed this intention, she cannot make decisions for him privately.
So she replied casually, "My sixth brother is still young, and the family isn't in a hurry to arrange a marriage for him. Besides, my sixth brother just graduated from high school, and his future job hasn't been decided yet, so we don't have time to worry about that right now."
That's true, and Madam Jia nodded in agreement.
Putting aside others, her Jia Xu is already over twenty years old, and he's still not engaged.
That's right, now that he's in high school, I'm afraid matchmakers will soon be knocking down our door.
When the time comes, she'll have to carefully vet her grandson.
Thinking this way, Old Lady Jia changed her mind and instead began to consider which family in Xindu had a daughter of similar age, good character, and beautiful appearance...
Jiayin lowered her head, a smile flashing in her eyes, and then ate snacks and chatted with Baozhu.
Baozhu leaned against Jiayin, chattering happily.
You see, after Jiayin entered the palace, it was extremely difficult for them to even see each other.
This time, she finally had a chance, but the Third Princess didn't come out, so she had to have a good chat with her girlfriends!
Just then, someone in the next private room suddenly shouted, "They're here! They're here!"
Before the words had even finished, the outside area became lively.
Everyone quickly stood by the window and looked out. Sure enough, a group of people was walking down the street.
Dressed in a brocade robe and with a jade hairpin in his hair, Jiaren took the lead, sitting high on his horse with his head held high and bowing to the cheering people by the roadside.
He was already good-looking, and now, at the peak of his life, this added to his charm, drawing praise from passersby.
Even more daring young women would toss their purses and sachets into the air.
The second-place finisher, who followed behind Jia Ren, was a bit older, but he exuded a scholarly air, was gentle and refined, and also won the hearts of many.
Finally, there's Lu Zong, the third-ranked scholar, dressed in a royal blue robe and wearing a golden crown.
He came from a family of military generals, was relatively tall and strong, and had handsome features, which earned him countless cheers and admiration.
For some reason, his brows were slightly furrowed, giving him an air of unapproachability.
The girls hesitated for a moment before they could throw in the purses and sachets.
In the blink of an eye, the cavalry had passed by.
As they approached Cyclamen, Jiaren knew his family was upstairs, so he deliberately slowed down his horse and looked up.
Sure enough, all his relatives and friends gathered here to witness his glorious moment.
Jiaren couldn't help but wave vigorously, his smile incredibly bright.
The crowd cheered loudly and waved in response.
Jiayin squeezed in the middle of the crowd, but her eyes welled up with tears as she smiled.
All her efforts paid off, and she was happy for her brother!
Downstairs, Lu Zong heard the commotion and looked up as well. He felt relieved when he saw the Li family. Seeing Jia Yin waving the handkerchief in her hand, he couldn't help but smile as well...
Even if they walked slowly, the caravan passed by in no time.
Overwhelmed with emotion, Wan'er pulled out her handkerchief to wipe away her tears. Naturally, everyone tried to comfort her, but she felt embarrassed and quickly rallied her spirits to take care of her family and friends...
The group had lunch at Cyclamen Restaurant and dispersed in the afternoon.
Jiayin was in a hurry to get to the palace, but she was also worried about home. However, seeing how considerate her sister-in-law was, she felt relieved.
As night fell, Jiaren and Lige'er found Jiaxu and went to the Lu family together.
As longtime friends, they naturally noticed that Lu Zong was acting strangely today.
But during the day, there are too many outsiders, so they can't ask questions. This time, they finally have some free time.
Lu Zong was not surprised that they came. He ordered a feast and then ate and talked with them.
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