Chapter 146: Good Days Ahead
"What did you say? The fourth daughter-in-law's eldest brother was promoted to the governor of Xingzhou at the beginning of this year?" Old Mrs. Yang asked in shock.
The housekeeper nodded: "Yes, the housekeeper from the Yan family told the Fourth Madam herself."
Madam Yang Er muttered, "How come the Yan family didn't tell us about such a big thing?"
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Yang's face changed. Thinking of the letter that her daughter accidentally dropped into the water in March, her heart suddenly skipped a beat.
Old Mrs. Yang was also wondering, the Yan family was quite good to the fourth daughter-in-law, so it was impossible for them to not respond to such a thing. Suddenly, she glanced at the eldest daughter-in-law whose expression changed slightly, and she immediately understood.
This guy is more likely to cause trouble than to do anything good!
The housekeeper thought for a moment and asked, "Old Madam, do you think we should prepare a room for the servants from the Yan family? I observed carefully and saw that the servants from the Zhou family were very polite to Madam Fang. The relationship between the two families must be good."
"When the Fourth Madam called them away, the Zhou family servants took the initiative to mention the time of their return, saying that they would return together."
Old Madam Yang thought for a moment and said, "Go and prepare. This is the first time someone from the Yan family has come since we came to the capital. Don't be impolite."
"This is wine, brewed by the eldest lady herself. I had the pleasure of drinking it once, and it was incredibly delicious. Fourth lady, you can keep it for yourself or give it to others."
The two jars of wine that were delivered were packed in large jars, which could be poured into small jars and divided into many portions.
"This is fermented rice wine, also made by the elder girl. It is the most nourishing sweet soup in winter."
"These are vegetables the old lady grew herself in her greenhouse. She said she was worried about the cold weather in the north and that the girl wouldn't have any greens to eat, so she sent a large truckload of them. Unfortunately, a lot of them froze on the way."
"These pots of red plums and winter chrysanthemums were raised by the old lady and the eldest daughter. They said they were given to the daughter, the young master, and the young lady to enjoy."
After that, Madam Fang introduced other clothes and daily necessities prepared by Madam Li. Then she looked at the people in the room and carefully took out a jewelry box.
As soon as the jewelry box was opened, the usually calm Yang Xiujun couldn't help but brighten her eyes.
There are only four flowers in the box, one each of plum, orchid, chrysanthemum and peach, all made of pearls of different colors, lifelike and exquisite.
"This is a gift from the eldest girl to my cousin."
Yan Siyu: "This is too precious. Daohua should keep it for herself."
Madam Fang smiled and said, "The eldest lady has more." Then she took out a complete set of fine writing brushes, inkstones, and paper, and said, "This is for my cousin."
Finally, Madam Fang handed Yan Siyu a long box and said, "This was given by the old lady. I don't know what it is."
Yan Siyu touched the box and opened it, and found that it was a hundred-year-old ginseng.
In an instant, Yan Siyu couldn't help but shed tears again.
Mother, mother is still worried about the damage she suffered during childbirth, so she came all the way to send her ginseng to help her replenish her body!
"Miss, don't worry, good days are ahead! Maybe one day, the Yan family will also come to Beijing." Madam Fang suddenly said this.
Upon hearing this, Yan Siyu and her daughter looked at Madam Fang at the same time.
Yan Siyu's tone was somewhat urgent: "Really, Sister Fang, you didn't lie to me, did you?"
Madam Fang: "Of course, our uncle has been a scholar for several years. He is currently studying at Wangyue Academy. He will soon pass the imperial examination."
"And the Third Master and the Fourth Master are also practicing martial arts at Wangyue Academy. They are both as strong as calves, and they are preparing to take the martial arts examination in the future."
"Our Yan family will continue to prosper. Although the master's official position is only the fifth-rank prefect, he is an upright official and still young. Who can guarantee that he won't be promoted to a higher position?"
"Miss, listen to me. If the Yang family or your son-in-law embarrass you in the future, you must not endure it. When I came here, Madam said that the Yan family can now support you."
Hearing these words, Yang Xiujun was extremely excited. If her maternal grandparents really moved to Beijing, then her mother and they would have someone to rely on.
Afterwards, Yan Siyu took Madam Fang aside and talked for a while until someone from the old lady came over and said the room was ready, and then she let them leave to rest.
After everyone left, Yan Siyu discovered that there were several hundred-dollar silver bills hidden in the ginseng box. She was suddenly overwhelmed with emotions and lay down on the table and sobbed.
That evening, everyone in the Yang family knew about the visit from the Yan family and Yan Zhigao's promotion to prefect at the beginning of the year.
Master Yang said: "Fourth brother, go ask your fourth sister-in-law what to do with the New Year gifts. Discuss with her, draw up a list, and give it to your eldest sister-in-law."
Yang Boyi, now a fifth-rank official, nodded.
He also didn't expect that his classmate could turn things around and now has the same official position as him.
When Yang Boyi returned to the main courtyard of the fourth house, Yan Siyu was taking Yang Xiujun to distribute New Year gifts to each house.
Seeing his wife's red and swollen eyes, Yang Boyi's eyes flashed. He was silent for a moment, then walked in with a smile: "What are you doing?"
Seeing her husband, the smile on Yan Siyu's face immediately faded a little, and she said lightly: "The New Year gifts sent by my eldest brother and sister-in-law are being prepared to be delivered to each room."
Yang Boyi glanced at the things in the room, his face slightly surprised.
This time, the Yan family’s New Year gift was quite generous.
Not to mention the pots of red plum blossoms and winter chrysanthemums in full bloom, even the jar of wine that my wife and daughter were dividing, the aroma of which could be smelled from a distance, was rare to see.
"It seems that my brother's family is really rich and can even get wine." You know, he has only heard of this thing but has never tasted it.
Yan Siyu glanced at Yang Boyi and said, "These were all made by my family."
Hearing this, Yang Boyi was really surprised: "Your Yan family also has this skill?"
Yan Siyu: "I haven't contacted my family for a long time, I don't know."
Yang Boyi's expression changed slightly, then he smiled and said, "This is also my fault. I'm usually too busy and neglected to communicate with your mother. I will communicate with you more often in the future."
That night, Yan Siyu delivered the gifts to each party.
Each room has a small jar of wine, a small jar of fermented rice wine, and two baskets of vegetables.
As for potted plants, apart from sending a pot of red plum to Old Lady Yang, Yan Siyu kept two pots in her own room, and gave the rest to her two children to decorate the house.
She has really treated her son and daughter badly over the years. She doesn't want to give any of the things sent by her parents' home to the other three wives, and wants to use them all on her own children.
During dinner, each room expressed their gratitude.
This time, the Yan family’s New Year gifts were really good. Although the quantity was a little small, they were all good things that could not be bought on the market.
"Hey, fifth sister, is the flower on your head made of pearls?" The third girl from the first house saw the new pearl flower on Yang Xiujun's head at a glance.
Yang Xiujun touched her bun with a smile and nodded modestly: "This was given to me by my cousin. Doesn't it look good on me, Third Sister?" She wore the pearl flower on purpose.
In previous years, every Chinese New Year, the other three families would intentionally or unintentionally look down on her and her mother for being shabby. Today, she also wanted to show off in front of them and tell these people that she also had a family from her mother's mother.
(End of this chapter)
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