Chapter 330 Banquet
The chrysanthemum viewing banquet was held in the garden of Marquis Xuanping's mansion.
Originally, Meng was only thinking about her own family, and Liu and her mother and daughter, having a lively meal together, appreciating the chrysanthemums, and chatting about personal matters.
Marquis Xuanping is not at home now, and Huo Xifei has gone out for something, so there are only a few female relatives and old lady Huo. It is neither lonely nor deserted, and there is a good atmosphere, which is just right.
But who knew that when she came to invite Old Madam Huo, Yu actually brought Huo Jiao and a few others with her, and refused to leave under the pretext of entertaining Old Madam Huo.
"Sister-in-law, you don't mind us having a meal with you, right?" Yu said to Meng with a smile.
What could Meng say? She couldn't say she wasn't welcome, so she could only smile and say, "Third sister-in-law, what are you talking about? It's just a simple meal."
After saying that, she glanced at Yu Fangyin inconspicuously. Although Meng had never seen Yu Fangyin before, Huo Wan complained to her from time to time, so she knew what Yu Fangyin was thinking.
But she has always looked down on the Yu family's snobbery and pettiness, not to mention that Yu Fangyin also wants to replace Yuan Ziyu.
Therefore, Meng was just indifferent to Fangyin. Fortunately, Fei'er was not at home today because of something, so it was no big deal for Yu Fangfei to stay and have a simple meal together.
"Thank you so much, sister-in-law!" Yu smiled and said to Fang Yin, "Fang Yin, you don't come here often. This is your sister's aunt, so just call her aunt!"
Yu Fangyin then politely bowed to Mrs. Meng and said, "Fangyin greets Auntie."
Meng smiled faintly and said, "No need to be so polite."
Yu smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, my niece has always been well-behaved. She is good at needlework and cooking, and is well-educated and well-mannered. Do you think she is okay?"
"Since Third Sister-in-law says so, then that's good!" Meng smiled and said, "I've heard Wan'er mention this niece before. She's sixteen this year, right? Has she already been promised to someone?"
"Not yet!" Yu smiled and said, "She just turned sixteen this year, and her family is planning to have her arranged for a matchmaking, so I brought her out here to walk around more. If you find someone suitable, don't forget my Fangyin!"
"Third sister-in-law, you're joking!" Meng smiled and said, "I'm usually too lazy to socialize. You know I'm always lazy. I don't interact with many people on weekdays. The only one I interact with most is Sister Liu. It's a pity that Sister Liu's two sons are already engaged."
This clearly shows that he doesn't want to get involved in Yu Fangyin's affairs.
Yu Fangyin pursed her lips slightly in grievance. She naturally knew what her aunt meant. She wanted her to have more contact with the wife of Marquis Xuanping and let her see her good side.
She had been with her father in his post before and had only returned to the capital two years before last. Her grandfather had passed away at that time. As a granddaughter, although she did not have to observe mourning for three years, she still had to observe mourning for two years.
This year, the mourning period was over and she turned sixteen, so her mother sent her to live with her aunt.
Yu's sister-in-law and her husband naturally understood her thoughts and were happy to see it happen. After all, if it succeeded, it would benefit both families.
However, Yu Fangyin was a little nervous. She had met Huo Xifei seven or eight years ago. Now Huo Xifei had a fiancée, so even if she wanted to replace him, it would be difficult.
However, she had only seen Huo Xifei, such an outstanding man. She would be unwilling if she could not marry him.
"Look at what my eldest sister-in-law said. Even if you are lazy about socializing, you have more experience than us. My niece is very loving and filial. My father passed away two years ago, and she, as a granddaughter, has been in mourning for two years without even stepping out of the house!" Yu sighed softly and said, her tone full of pity for Fang Yin.
Hearing this, Meng smiled and said, "What a filial child!"
"That's right!"
At this time, Old Lady Huo said, "My dear wife, is the banquet in the garden ready?"
Old Madam Huo was an experienced woman, and she could easily see through Yu's intentions. Seeing that Yu was about to speak, she interrupted her.
"Mother!" Meng smiled at Old Madam Huo and said, "That's right. Sister Liu and You'er are in the garden right now, and Wan'er is with them!"
"Well, we can't keep them waiting for too long, let's go quickly!" Old Madam Huo stood up with the help of the maid and said with a smile.
Mrs. Meng hurried forward to support Old Lady Huo. "Then mother, let's go quickly. You haven't seen You'er for a while, and she's become even more beautiful now!"
As she spoke, she instructed the maidservant beside her, "Go to the kitchen and tell the ladies and girls from the third room to come and enjoy the chrysanthemums together, and prepare some more dishes and snacks!"
"Yes!" The maid responded quickly and went to the kitchen.
"Oh, that girl You'er, I haven't seen her for several months!" Old Madam Huo was very fond of Yuan Ziyu. After hearing what Meng said, she smiled and said, "That girl has been well-behaved since she was a child. It shows that our Fei'er is very lucky!"
"That's what I mean!" Meng replied with a smile.
The words between the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law made the Yu family and others who were following beside them feel very upset. Counting the whole family, it seems that the eldest uncle's family and the second uncle's family are quite satisfied with Yuan Ziyu. If so, then Fang Yin's hope would be even smaller?
Thinking of her sister-in-law's instructions, Yu became a little anxious.
But it was not easy to say this out loud. Yu turned her head and looked at Yu Fangyin. Seeing her lonely expression, she felt a little distressed. She was not worried about her own Jiao'er. She had already been engaged and was just waiting for the right day to get married. However, this only niece was also raised by her since she was a child. Yu loved her as much as Huo Jiao.
When they arrived at the garden, Liu and Yuan Ziyu saw Old Madam Huo coming and hurriedly stood up to greet her. Old Madam Huo was delighted to see that Yuan Ziyu had grown into a more beautiful woman. She held Yuan Ziyu's hand for a long time and looked at her carefully. She sighed at her good luck to have Yuan Ziyu as her grandson's daughter-in-law, which made Yuan Ziyu blush!
Huo Wan was laughing secretly, holding Liu's arm and whispering to her.
But Yuan Ziyu had an extremely sharp hearing. Although Huo Wan spoke in a low voice, she heard everything. She was talking about how much Huo Xifei valued her, which made Liu smile.
The most gratifying thing for every mother is that her daughter is valued by her future husband's family.
Yu Fangyin watched Yuan Ziyu getting along well with Old Madam Huo, Mrs. Meng, and Huo Wan, and her heart felt suffocated. Thinking that she might have no hope, she lowered her head and her eyes turned red slightly.
Huo Jiao saw this and became even more angry with Yuan Ziyu.
This chrysanthemum viewing banquet was held in the Zuihua Pavilion in the garden. Outside the Zuihua Pavilion, clusters of chrysanthemums of various grades were in full bloom, which was a beautiful sight.
Soon, the maids brought out delicious dishes one by one.
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