Liang Shuyan glanced at Zhao Heng and said, "Alright, you can go back now. I'll be there soon!"
Aunt Liu had sharp ears and immediately caught the key words. She exclaimed, "Oh my god, it's incredible! The magistrate's mother is here to see you! Oh, good! You can meet your future mother-in-law now!"
Liang Shuyan said seriously, "Stop talking nonsense. If this gets out, it will be a terrible thing. I have a house full of children and grandchildren. Why would I need to meet a future mother-in-law? You're just trying to smear me."
Aunt Liu finally calmed down. Liang Shuyan tidied up, picked up her basket, and prepared to leave. Before leaving, she gave her a few more instructions: "You should rest well. Yinxia's matter can't be delayed any longer. Set a date as soon as possible and let the two children get married!"
Aunt Liu nodded: "Okay, I understand. Don't worry, I'll need you to be a guest at the banquet!"
Liang Shuyan hurriedly returned home with her basket. As soon as she arrived, the courtyard was bustling with activity. Zhang was brewing tea and serving pastries. Jin Dashan and several children came over to pay their respects, including Old Lady Jin and Granny Liu. Upon hearing that she was the magistrate's mother, they all ran over. The villagers also gathered around, eager to see the magistrate's mother!
Zhao Heng, however, took Old Lady Zhao's hand and said, "Grandma, please sit down and try my aunt's cooking. These pastries are delicious! This one is made with rose petals and contains honey and brown sugar."
Old Mrs. Zhao was wearing a purple-red dress. Although her hair was already gray, she was in good spirits and looked very energetic. She smiled and hugged Zhao Heng and kissed him, which made everyone burst into laughter.
"Grandma, with so many people around, are you trying to embarrass Hengheng to death?"
Grandma Zhao turned around and saw that the courtyard was full of people. She spread her hands and said, "Don't be nervous, everyone. I just came to see my grandson. It's nothing important. Our Zhao family has only one son per generation. I've been missing my Hengheng terribly since I haven't seen him for a few days."
Liang Shuyan approached politely and bowed slightly: "Hello, you are Zhao Heng's grandmother? You look so young, not old at all!"
Grandma Zhao was speechless after being praised by Liang Shuyan, and then said, "You're an old woman who's about to meet the King of Hell, yet you say you don't look old, really!"
Although she said that, it was clear that the old lady was very happy. Sure enough, no matter what age a woman is, she is happy when someone compliments her on looking young.
"Mmm, these are the pastries you made. They're so delicious, soft and chewy. Hengheng let me try some, and after one bite, I almost ate all the pastries on the plate!"
Liang Shuyan smiled, clearly liking Old Lady Zhao's personality. She then said, "If you like it, I can make a little more and give it to you to take home. It's very simple to make."
"By the way, now that we have a restaurant, you can develop more dishes and put them in the restaurant. That way, the dishes in the restaurant will be unique, and no one can compete with you!"
This old lady was really good at talking. In no time, she became very familiar with Liang Shuyan. She talked about everything under the sun, and it seemed like she had endless things to say. Liang Shuyan could only continue the conversation.
Zhao Heng chuckled and stepped away from the chair: "Grandma, if you have anything to say, just talk to my aunt. My Aunt Jin is really good to me. Also, tell me about my dad. He's such a blockhead; he's useless when it really matters!"
Liang Shuyan knew exactly what Zhao Heng was thinking.
She couldn't help but laugh to herself. What a blockhead the county magistrate was! How anxious was he to his son, Zhao Heng?
Liang Shuya nodded: "Alright, don't worry about these things. With your aunt taking care of your grandma, what else do you have to worry about?"
Zhao Heng seemed to have explained everything before reluctantly leaving.
By this time, Zhang had already cooked two dishes: braised pork with cabbage and braised pork ribs. She didn't know what dishes would be served next. Ruyan was also helping out. The large round table was filled with all sorts of delicious food. These past two days, Zhang had been researching the different kinds of steamed buns. She made a plate of small steamed buns in different colors and brought it up.
Grandma Zhao asked in surprise, "What, what is this? Is it also a pastry?"
"It's not a pastry, Grandma. It's a small steamed bun that my mother taught me to make. It's delicious, not sweet, you can try it, it's soft."
Grandma Zhao glanced at Liang Shuyan: "I really didn't expect you to know so much. I just want to know, is there anything you can't do now? By the way, let's talk about my son, the county magistrate. What do you think of him?"
Liang Shuyan knew she couldn't avoid this awkward topic today, so she said, "Auntie, the magistrate is a good person. He cares about everyone's affairs and is a good official!"
"I'm not asking whether he's a good official or not, but what do you think of him? Let me put it this way, I've always wanted to find a wife for my son. I've looked at a few around, but I don't like any of them. I just think you're sensible and smart, and it's a good thing that you two are together. The children are all grown up and have their own lives. What do you think of this?"
Liang Shuyan had long since given up on this idea. From Zhao Heng's words, she could tell that he must have given orders to his father. The county magistrate was a shy man and was too embarrassed to say such things himself. After thinking it over, he sent his mother to come.
“Auntie, thank you for your kindness, but I am still a member of the Jin family. Although my husband has been dead for many years, I still have a son, daughter-in-law, and grandson. Niu Niu is still young, so I am not considering getting married. Let’s just forget about it!”
Liang Shuyan felt that it was best to clarify such matters as early as possible for the benefit of both parties, so as to avoid dragging it out and causing trouble for others.
The old lady gave an awkward smile: "Oh dear, I knew you wouldn't be interested in that blockhead of ours, but I know very well that he has feelings for you. Sigh, since you're so determined, I can't say too much. How about this, you're not destined to be my daughter-in-law, but how about being my goddaughter?"
Liang Shuyan thought about it for a moment. This goddaughter didn't really matter. At worst, it would just make the relationship between the two families a little closer. So she nodded and agreed: "Okay, this is fine. What's wrong with having another godmother who cares about you? It's like happiness falling from the sky."
Upon hearing this, Old Lady Zhao stood up happily: "Alright, since that's the case, let's choose a date and hold a ceremony. How about the first day of next month at the magistrate's mansion? It's been a long time since our mansion has been this lively."
When Li Zheng and his wife heard the news, they rushed over, carrying a large bag of things, and placed it on the table!
"Wife from the mountains, take these things down and get them done. Once they're done, we'll have a big celebration at your house today, and also to celebrate moving into your new home?"
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