Chapter 60: Hearing about the Banquet Preparations at the Martial Arts Hall

In the evening, except for Xu Youliang and his wife who lived far away in Lingshan County, the Xu family gathered together for a reunion dinner. Old man Xu looked at his promising children and grandchildren sitting at the bottom and felt that the rice in his mouth was exceptionally sweet.

Xu Weian sat next to Wang and talked about what had happened in the past few days.

"Mom, you don't know, I've been accompanying my elder brother these days and my legs are almost broken."

Wang said with a smile: "Don't think I don't know. You all go out in carriages, so there is no need to use your legs."

Xu Weian felt really wronged. They had a carriage, but his elder brother wanted to visit each field one by one. He hadn't even had a decent meal in the past few days.

Old Man Xu hoped that his youngest son would suffer a little more to prevent him from becoming cunning. What he cared about most was the future of his children and grandchildren.

"Yaozu, how did Ji'er and the others arrange it?"

"Dad, don't worry. Ji'er and his two brothers have been arranged to go to the county school. They will be able to start school tomorrow. Cai'er has also found a private school."

Old Man Xu nodded with satisfaction.

Xu Nian is also concerned about the situation of his younger brothers.

"Have you visited the county school? What do you think?"

The three Xu Ji brothers were all very satisfied.

"Sister, the county school here has an exceptionally large library, but unfortunately we don't have any official titles, so we can't enter the library."

Xu Kang was also a little disappointed. What he and Xu Ji were most looking forward to was to be able to enter the library as soon as possible.

On the contrary, Xu Jian said nonchalantly: "The lessons assigned by the teacher are enough for me to drink a pot of wine. I don't want to go to any library. But sister, the county school here actually has a martial arts hall, and students who enter the martial arts hall can also participate in martial arts competitions. I have decided to sign up when I go to the county school."

Xu Kang advised: "You still want to learn martial arts, have you forgotten what kind of body you are? Mother will not agree."

"What body? I'm full of life and I can kill a bear."

Xu Jian shouted excitedly, attracting everyone's attention.

Wang smiled and said, "Jian'er is right. The health of the two brothers is not much different from that of Ji'er."

The others' attention was drawn to the discussion of the brothers' childhood.

At this time, Xu Nian whispered to Xu Jian: "No matter what you plan, you must discuss it with your second uncle and second aunt in advance. Don't be too reckless, okay?"

Xu Jian suddenly lost his previous high spirits. If he really wanted to join the Xiwu Hall, his mother would be the most difficult hurdle.

Zheng looked at her son who was noisy just now, and suddenly became quiet after Xu Nian said something. She leaned over and said to Tian beside her, "Nian'er is the only one who can control my little monkey."

At this time, Zheng had no idea that her son was worried about how to persuade her.

After the reunion dinner, Tian talked about the banquet.

"Mom, we have settled down now. I am thinking whether we should also invite the ladies of each family to a banquet. After all, my husband has just arrived at the county government and is not familiar with the interpersonal relationships here. I think these ladies will be a breakthrough point."

Tian had discussed the banquet with Xu Yaozu. Although nothing bad had happened since he took over the post of Wansheng County Magistrate, Xu Yaozu, who was involved in it, felt the most deeply.

The people in the county government were neither too close nor too distant to him, neither too warm nor too cold, and even had a hint of rejection in their attitude. In order to carry out his work smoothly and not delay the next farming season, he had to get to know the people in the entire county government as quickly as possible, and the most convenient way to do that was to socialize with the ladies.

Wang really didn't understand these things, but the good thing about her was that she didn't act like a mother-in-law and cause trouble for her son and daughter-in-law.

"You make the decision on these matters. If there is anything you need me to do, just let me know."

Tian smiled and said, "Mother is the elder, so you don't need to do anything. The ladies of each family will definitely come to see you. If you feel uncomfortable, just give your daughter-in-law a look, and your daughter-in-law will take the ladies away in advance."

Wang couldn't help laughing at what Tian said, "Although I don't understand, I'm not that petty. Don't worry, I will definitely not bring shame to our Xu family."

"I trust you, mother. You are much more capable than your daughter-in-law."

Wang couldn't help but sigh as she looked at her eldest daughter-in-law. This person really needs to see more of the world and gain more experience. Look at her eldest daughter-in-law now. Doesn't she have the bearing of a lady of the house?

Zheng also said to Tian:

"Sister-in-law, just tell me what you need me to do."

"There is something I need your help with. On the day of the banquet, I have to entertain the ladies of various families, so I may not be able to take care of other things. Therefore, you need to keep an eye on the kitchen. There must be no problems with the dishes today."

Zheng readily agreed. Wang was afraid that her second daughter-in-law didn't understand the seriousness of this, so she emphasized: "The food that the guests eat today must be clean and hygienic. If the food upsets the guests' stomachs, then our Xu family will really become a laughing stock in Wansheng County."

After hearing what Wang said, Zheng was actually a little nervous.

"It's okay, Auntie. The menu for that day should be light as possible. Vegetables are not in season yet, so we can make a few more vegetarian dishes without being looked down upon."

The Wang family thought this was a good idea and immediately began to discuss the dishes for the day.

The banquet was scheduled for three days later. During these two days, Tian was busy preparing the banquet list and other matters and had no time to spare. Zheng also went to the kitchen three times a day to try the dishes made by the cook. She did not go to visit the garden with Wang as originally promised.

Fortunately, Xu Nian and Xu Ling were still there. They had been accompanying Wang for almost half an hour.

"Girl, I heard from your mother that you have to entertain those young ladies from official families. Why don't you get ready? Instead, you accompany me, an old woman, to visit the garden."

Xu Nian smiled and took Wang's arm and said coquettishly: "Grandma, are you disgusted with me? Oh ~ No wonder people often say that distance creates beauty. I am always in front of you, and you are tired of me."

Wang watched her eldest granddaughter showing off with a smile on her face. Even Xu Ling, who was standing next to her, couldn't stop laughing because of Xu Nian's funny expression.

"You are so smooth-talking. Aren't you afraid of corrupting your sister?"

Xu Nian would not admit this. Does Xu Ling need her to teach her? She has a lot of tricks up her sleeve.

"Hehe~ Don't worry, grandma. I have already thought of how to entertain those young ladies. Xiu'er is going out today to buy things for that day."

Wang did not ask any more questions. Since her eldest granddaughter had her own idea, it would definitely not be wrong. However, she still reminded her of one thing.

"I've settled down now, and I won't be leaving here anytime soon. If I meet someone I get along with, I might as well make a few good friends."

Wang felt that her eldest granddaughter was sometimes too mature, and she attributed this to the fact that she had no playmates of the same age.

Xu Nian did not refuse. She was still looking forward to making friends, but she really had no chance in Lingshan County before.