When Wei Ersao heard Su Huaiyue's words, her face turned pale and blue. She opened her mouth, wanting to refute, but couldn't find the right words. In the end, she could only snort coldly and turned back to her room.
Su Huaiyue looked at Wei Ersao's departing back and sighed softly.
As dusk fell, the lanterns in the Wei family's new house lit up one after another.
Su Huaiyue stood under the winding corridor, looking at the new copper bells hanging on the eaves ringing softly in the wind.
The clinking sound of the craftsmen installing doors and windows during the day seemed to still be in my ears, but now it has been replaced by the chirping of insects.
"Mother!" Wei Zhi ran in from the moonlit door, holding a bamboo dragonfly. The hem of his newly cut royal blue shirt was stained with mud. "Look at the clothes Third Aunt made for me!"
Wei Li chased after him, her skirt lifted, her twin buns entwined with red coral beads. "Brother, you're cheating! We agreed on a competition to see who could find the four-leaf clover first..."
Su Huaiyue squatted down to wipe the sweat off the two children and suddenly smelled a whiff of sandalwood.
Turning around, I saw Wei Che standing under the wisteria trellis. His dark robe almost blended into the night, with only the jade pendant around his waist emitting a warm glow.
"Where should the antique display cabinet in the east wing be placed?" As he spoke, his fingertips unconsciously stroked the dark lines on his cuffs.
This is the bamboo leaf pattern that Su Huaiyue had just embroidered for him. The stitches are so fine that the seams are almost invisible.
As he was speaking, Wei Ersao's shrill voice came from the front yard: "Oh my celadon vase! This is an old item brought from the capital, be careful!"
These were the treasures that were brought before the house was confiscated and the exile was carried out, but Wei Ersao never showed them off along the way.
I didn't know she had hidden such a good thing.
Several guys who were carrying boxes and cages hurriedly avoided the two little ones and almost knocked over the golden nanmu screen in the corridor.
Madam Wei stepped into the hanging flower gate, leaning on her cane. Seeing this, she shook her head and said, "Nifeng, be careful not to frighten the child."
Turning to Su Huaiyue, he smiled and said, "Huaiyue, now that the new house is complete, it's time to hold a housewarming party. Go and invite the governor and his family tomorrow..."
"Grandma," Wei Che suddenly said, "I just attended a banquet the day before yesterday. Such frequent visits might cause gossip."
His eyes swept over the mahogany boxes piled in the corner, which contained the return gifts sent by the governor's office yesterday.
As soon as Madam Wei said this, the atmosphere on the scene suddenly became a little subtle.
Su Huaiyue was slightly stunned. She knew that Wei Che had always been quite cautious about the Governor's Mansion.
She looked at Wei Che with some questions in her eyes.
Wei Che's face remained calm as he spoke again, "Grandmother, it's not that I don't want to be on good terms with the Governor's Mansion, but the situation is complicated right now. Our Wei family has just established a foothold in Youzhou, and every move we make is under scrutiny. If we invite the Governor's family to this grand housewarming banquet, it will inevitably lead to criticism, which may not be a good thing for either us or the Governor's Mansion."
Old Madam Wei pondered for a moment. She understood this truth very well, but the completion of the new house was a great joyous event. In her heart, she always wanted to hold a grand ceremony and take this opportunity to show off the Wei family's background and connections to everyone in Youzhou City.
But what Wei Che said made sense. She thought about it, her eyes wandering between Wei Che and Su Huaiyue.
Wei San's wife suddenly interrupted, "Che'er has a point. We need to be more cautious about this matter. But we still have to hold the housewarming party. After all, it's a big event for our family. In my opinion, we should invite close neighbors and trusted friends we've made in Youzhou. This will be neither impolite nor cause too much gossip."
Sister-in-law Wei Si also nodded in agreement: "Sister-in-law San, what you said makes sense. We have been in Youzhou for some time and have made many acquaintances. We should invite some reliable ones over so that we can have some fun together and have a good time."
Su Huaiyue looked at everyone and said softly, "Grandmother, Wei Che is considering the long-term development of our Wei family in Youzhou. What my third and fourth sisters-in-law said is correct. We can hold this housewarming party, but the scale should not be too large. The key is for our Wei family to gather together to celebrate the completion of this new house and thank everyone for their hard work over the past few days."
Madam Wei listened to everyone's words, thought for a moment, then slowly nodded and said, "Well, let's do as you say. But we still have to send an invitation to the Governor's Mansion. Whether they come or not, we must show courtesy."
Wei Che nodded slightly: "Grandma, you are absolutely right. I will arrange for someone to send the invitation tomorrow."
Su Huaiyue also smiled and said, "Then let me take care of the housewarming party. I will make sure everyone celebrates happily."
Su Huaiyue took on the task of organizing the housewarming party with a smile on her face. She secretly planned in her mind, determined to make this party a warm and unforgettable event for the Wei family in Youzhou, and let all the guests feel the enthusiasm and unity of the Wei family.
In the next few days, Su Huaiyue seemed to have turned into a busy bee, shuttling between the new house and the market from morning to night.
She first took Wei Yunrou and the others to do a thorough cleaning of the new house.
Every room and every corner was cleaned thoroughly. The doors and windows were wiped clean and looked as bright as new, and the floor was swept spotlessly clean. The whole house glowed with new brilliance, as if looking forward to the upcoming festive occasion.
After cleaning the new house, Su Huaiyue went straight to the market to buy the necessary ingredients and furnishings.
The market is bustling with people coming and going. The stalls are filled with all kinds of fresh vegetables, meats and seafood, and the dazzling array of goods is dazzling.
Su Huaiyue carefully selected each ingredient with her experience and vision. She knew that the dishes at the banquet must not only be delicious, but also nutritious and hygienic, so she was particularly careful in choosing the ingredients.
In addition to food, she also bought a large amount of red silk, colorful lights, flowers and other decorations, preparing to decorate the new house with joy.
Whenever Wei Che is free, he will stay by Su Huaiyue's side to help.
He accompanied Su Huaiyue to choose ingredients, helped her carry heavy objects, and gave her advice when Su Huaiyue was hesitant.
The two of them looked particularly close in the market, attracting many envious glances from passers-by.
Wei Che looked at Su Huaiyue's busy and serious appearance, his heart full of tenderness, but he suppressed it forcefully.
Mrs. Wei San and Mrs. Wei Si also took the initiative to join in the preparatory work, sharing a lot of pressure for Su Huaiyue.
Mrs. Wei San was responsible for arranging the dishes for the banquet. She took the menu given by Su Huaiyue, muttered to herself, and quickly walked into the kitchen to start instructing the chefs to prepare.
She is very familiar with the work in the kitchen and arranges the production order and required ingredients of each dish in an orderly manner to ensure that the dishes at the banquet can be completed on time and with high quality.
Under her command, the cooks in the kitchen were busy and orderly preparing, and the sounds of cutting vegetables, frying vegetables, and the clashing of pots and pans were intertwined.
Wei Si's wife helped to decorate the front hall. She directed the servants to put the tables and chairs in order. Each table was neatly placed and the chairs were placed one by one. It was both beautiful and convenient for guests to sit down.
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