Chapter 177 Housewarming Party

Du Jingyi's words made Mrs. Xing couldn't help but sigh twice.

"If I hadn't been going back after the New Year, I would have really wanted to take a couple of sets of your maid's craftsmanship with me. I don't know where you got this skill from, but you can find good cooks and embroiderers. You can have everything without leaving your house."

Du Jingyi couldn't help but chuckle out of envy.

"My aunt likes it, so what's the difficulty? I'll ask Lu Ju to prepare a few sets and send them to the Xing Mansion every season."

"Goodbye. If I were in Sui'an City, I wouldn't refuse this kindness, but sending you all the way to Jinling City is a bit too much trouble."

Upon hearing this, the third aunt also spoke a few words.

"Yeah, it's better to avoid trouble and avoid being targeted."

Du Jingyi didn't understand what she meant by "others".

But when Shang Ji heard this, his face darkened and he no longer looked happy.

If it wasn't the wrong occasion, Du Jingyi would have wanted to ask a few questions.

It seems that life in Jinling City is not as satisfactory as she imagined.

However, Mrs. Xing saw that everyone looked unhappy about this matter, so she stepped out to interrupt.

"I think it's almost time. Let's go to the front hall and wait. I think someone will be outside by now."

After her reminder, Du Jingyi and others looked at the sky outside.

Sure enough, it was already past noon.

"Come on, Grandma, let me help you."

Shang Ji stepped forward and spoke to Old Madam Gu, and Old Madam Gu smiled and let him take over.

"Okay, you help me."

Then Madam Gu deliberately glanced at Du Jingyi. Although Du Jingyi was a little surprised, he quickly stepped forward to support the other side.

When I first entered the general's mansion, Madam Gu was flanked by Shang Ji and Gu Xiaolang.

She was well-behaved today and gave up her seat and stepped back, so Du Jingyi and the Shang Ji couple helped Madam Gu to the front hall.

Seeing this, the third aunt felt sad, but she still stepped forward and patted the back of her daughter's hand, giving her a caring smile.

Some things don't need to be said, but Gu Xiaolang already knew them in his heart.

It would be best if she could figure this out herself, otherwise no matter how much I say, it will be useless.

Walking along the corridor, when we arrived at the front hall, there were no guests yet in the general's mansion, but the eldest sister-in-law and others were already waiting there.

She was also dressed exquisitely and was not at all outdone by Madam Xing and the others.

"I have met my grandmother, my aunt, and my aunt."

"You guys are here early."

Old Madam Gu replied with a smile, and the eldest sister-in-law Liu spoke.

"It's just a moment early."

As they were talking, Butler He came in with a smile on his face and greeted everyone.

"This old servant has met the old lady, the general, and the young lady."

Then he bowed to Madam Xing and others before speaking.

"The young lady's family has arrived, and the two elders of the He family have also come with them."

The Du family arrived early, and they were the first to arrive.

"Please come in quickly. We can't be slow when relatives come."

As soon as Madam Gu spoke, Butler He quickly responded. Shang Ji took a step forward and spoke.

"I'll go and greet them. It's almost time. I think other guests will be arriving soon."

"Okay, go ahead."

Now that Madam Gu is in charge, this general's mansion is no longer a new family.

Even if the crown prince of the current dynasty came, Madam Gu would only be able to accept half of his courtesy.

When Shang Ji took Xing Zhao and Shang Zhiping to the door, people from the Du family and the He family had arrived.

Du Jingxiang was naturally still recuperating at home, but except for her and Yun Ge'er, everyone else came.

Shang Ji stepped forward and said.

"I meet my father-in-law and mother-in-law, Uncle He, Aunt He, and my brother-in-law."

In the Du family, they can accept this gift.

It was a family dinner after all.

But now, they were in the general's mansion, and they were common people without any rank or status, so they were not worthy of Shang Ji's courtesy.

So those who knew the rules quickly returned one.

Mr. Du also said loudly.

"I'm sorry to trouble you, General."

Fearing that they would feel embarrassed, Shang Ji specially asked Xing Zhao to accompany them. With him around, they would be able to recognize who the visitor was clearly, so as not to offend the important person.

For this, the Du couple were very grateful to Shang Ji for his efforts.

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"Father and mother-in-law, please go sit inside first. Grandmother has been waiting for you for a long time and can't wait to talk to you."

"That's great, let's go meet the old lady now."

The two elders of the He family didn't dare to say much in such an occasion, so they just laughed and nodded, being a little restrained.

Shang Ji saw it, then glanced at He Shilin and said.

"Brother-in-law, if you have nothing to do, you can accompany me here to welcome guests. Those who come are people from the court. Maybe we will have dealings with each other in the future."

He Shilin's eyes were filled with astonishment when he heard this.

The two elders of the He family were speechless.

Naturally, they would not think that Shang Ji gave this great honor to their son because his son was outstanding, but they clearly knew that it was because their son was the son-in-law of the Du family.

That's why Shang Ji looked at her with high regard.

The Du family has no sons, only two daughters who support each other, so the relationship between the sons-in-law is good, which is a good thing.

The Du couple looked at Shang Ji and were also full of gratitude.

"Is this not in accordance with etiquette?"

Mr. Du asked somewhat uncertainly.

Shang Ji just smiled and said.

"The General's Mansion is hosting the party, so what's wrong with me asking my brother-in-law to accompany us to welcome the guests? Don't worry, father-in-law, it's all right."

Hearing what he said, the Du couple and the He couple no longer refused.

He Shilin also knew that it was his brother-in-law who was paving the way for him, so he spoke with gratitude.

"Then I will respectfully obey your command."

After saying that, he walked to Shang Zhiping and stood behind Shang Ji.

There is no flattery or guilt in his eyes, and you can tell that he is a confident person.

Seeing this, the smile in Shang Ji's eyes widened a little.

Xing Zhao, who was standing by, brought a few people into the mansion and went to meet Old Madam Gu and the others first.

At the housewarming party, Shang Ji and Du Jingyi and his wife sent out invitations widely.

Those who can come are not ordinary people, so they should not only be punctual, but also arrive a little early.

After the three of them had seen off the Du and He family members for a while, people started to come in one after another.

Although Shang Ji had only returned to Sui'an City for a few months, he had attended court and met people whom he should know during these days. He got to know everyone he should be familiar with and greeted them as soon as he got off the carriage.

After Shang Zhiping experienced meeting people in the Duke's Mansion last time, he was not so nervous this time.

Every time someone came, he would silently ask himself who this person was.

Then I listened to how my sixth uncle came forward to greet him.

(End of this chapter)