Chapter 319: Mrs. Lu’s Invitation
Han Feng forced Liang Cui'er to go with her on the visit. Liang Cui'er was unwilling but her objection was ineffective, so she had to go with Han Feng reluctantly.
If Xu Zhichun could be easily controlled by them, who knows how much trouble that would cause.
Things are different now, so there shouldn’t be too many people actively posting on the platform.
Xu Zhichun ignored all the people who came to visit him, including those who were completely unrelated, had never heard of before, and were from unknown villages, claiming to be relatives.
Some people got angry and criticized her in a roundabout way, saying that she looked down on her poor relatives after she became rich and didn't need her. Nanny Qin Qing retorted in a few words.
Some people show their true colors when they get rich. They come to our house just to borrow money, because they either don't have the betrothal gift to marry a wife, or they are too poor to pay for medical treatment. All they say is to play the victim and say, "You are so rich that you can't spend it all anyway. Just lend us some money and we will remember your kindness."
Xu Zhichun ignored him completely.
As long as she is indifferent and superior enough, no one will dare to act recklessly.
The name of Madam Shanci is intimidating enough.
The most ridiculous thing was an old lady who called herself "cousin aunt". She acted crazy and stupid, and acted like a grandparent in front of her, with an attitude of "I am one of you, your elder". When she didn't accept it, the "cousin aunt" got angry and accused her, "I think the name of Mrs. Shanci is fake. I think you are neither kind nor benevolent. You don't deserve the title of Mrs. Shanci at all. You are cold-blooded and heartless. You don't respect your elders. You are unfilial!"
Xu Zhichun did not give in, so he asked Liang Lizheng to go to the other village to negotiate with the other village head and clan leader.
What "cousin-law" is? She is just Liang Minglang's grandmother's cousin from her mother's side.
Liang Minglang's maternal grandmother and grandfather had long since passed away, leaving him with only an aunt who had married far away in another county and had lost contact with them years ago. So where did this elderly relative come from? It was a complete joke.
Since then, all the "relatives" have finally calmed down.
As for what they would say behind their backs, neither Xu Zhichun nor Liang Mingxuan cared.
After all, most people are normal people, and it is not their turn to say anything. The extreme weirdos are always a minority.
Han Fengshi's little tricks are nothing compared to these.
Xu Zhichun didn't even let the two sisters-in-law in. Nanny Qin Qing brought up what had happened before, and Liang Cui'er turned away with a red face. Han Fengshi forced a smile and tried to say something like, "That was just something I said in anger. We're family and we shouldn't talk behind each other's backs. Now I know I was wrong," but Nanny Qin Qing didn't move at all.
In the end, the aunt and sister-in-law had to leave in disappointment.
Liang Cui'er brought Han Fengshi back to her parents' home. After a brief greeting, Han Fengshi and Zhangshi actually got along quite well and started complaining about Xu Zhichun together.
Zhang actually felt that her daughter's marriage was not wrong, as he was at least a sensible man.
For their family, this was also a "pleasant surprise".
After the Lantern Festival, Liang Mingxuan still went to the county school, and everything in the village gradually got back on track.
Gradually, we have to prepare for spring plowing.
For Xu Zhichun's family, paddy fields, sweet potatoes, potatoes, and konjac will all be planted this year, as well as agar-agar seeds for making ice jelly. Xu Zhichun also plans to plant some at Qingquan Farm.
In addition, there are yacon, strawberries, tomatoes, and watermelons, which are also good things.
We can also plant some fruit trees and raise some chickens in the orchard. We can also raise more pigs in Loujia Village, so we can eat meat and make more manure.
Farmers cannot grow crops without sufficient fertility. Although they can burn wood ash, it is obviously not enough. They still have to rely on poultry and livestock for production.
Although Xu Zhichun has a lot of organic fertilizers in his space warehouse, he has to find an excuse if he wants to use them. Even so, it is hard to guarantee that people will not become suspicious over time.
Of course, it would be better if the problem can be solved in a down-to-earth manner.
In late January, the county magistrate's wife invited Xu Zhichun to visit.
Xu Zhichun was a little puzzled.
During the Spring Festival, she and Mingxuan went to the county government office to pay their respects and greet the magistrate. They had already met the county magistrate's wife. It had only been a few days, so why was there another...
The maid who came to deliver the invitation told Xu Zhichun that Mrs. Fan, the wife of the provincial governor, had arrived and mentioned Mrs. Xu in her conversation. She wanted to meet Mrs. Xu and asked Mrs. Xu to come over tomorrow.
So that's what happened. Xu Zhichun smiled and decided to go.
If I were the wife of a Tongzhi, I would probably be curious too.
"I wonder what Mrs. Fan's preferences and taboos are? I can make some preparations in advance."
Xu Zhichun asked with a smile and handed a small purse to the maid.
During the first month of the lunar year, many of these small purses were bought for rewarding guests, and they were filled with silver melon seeds, silver peanuts, etc.
The maid accepted it with a smile, not refusing to refuse. She reminded him, "Madam Ji said that this Madam Fan was born into a noble family and has been favored since childhood. Her family helped her get her the position of Vice Magistrate Fan. Besides this Madam Fan, the Fan family has no other concubines or maids. Many ladies in the officialdom envy Madam Fan, saying that she was favored in her family and that she was treated like a jewel after her marriage. No one could be more fortunate than her."
"Mrs. Xu, there's no need to prepare anything special. Just treat us as your wife hosting a party and just hang out as usual."
Since Nanny Ji specifically pointed out that she was of high birth, favored, and would be able to take charge of the household after marriage, she was not just chatting about gossip.
She was telling herself that this Mrs. Fan was arrogant, spoiled, strong-willed, and perhaps even jealous.
Xu Zhichun felt a little headache.
The next day, Xu Zhichun took Nanny Qin Qing to the backyard of the county government office.
As soon as they met, Xu Zhichun knew that Mrs. Fan did not like him.
"Is this Madam Xu? She looks less than twenty years old, right? She looks so young. Your Qingshan County is truly a place of beautiful scenery, outstanding people, and a land of grace and grace. It's truly enviable!"
Mrs. Fan glanced at Xu Zhichun, then turned around and joked with Mrs. Lu with a smile.
Mrs. Lu also joked, "Mrs. Fan has good taste. Our Qingshan County is indeed a good place. It's a pity that the weather is not warm yet. Wait a month or two, and the scenery will be amazing."
"Really? Then I'll come again. Mrs. Lu, please don't despise me."
"Of course not. I'm looking forward to seeing Madam Fan."
Madam Lu smiled and glanced at Xu Zhichun: "Mrs. Xu, please sit down."
"Thank you, Madam."
Only then did Xu Zhichun sit down.
Mrs. Fan then looked at her again, and with a smile, she asked how she discovered sweet potatoes and potatoes, how she made the thresher and windmill, etc. Xu Zhichun had prepared these words long ago for emergency use, but he had never used them before. Today, he finally used them.
And it was an exceptional performance.
This is what is meant by making the best use of things.
She herself was in a state of great embarrassment, clumsy and hesitant, jumping back and forth between "being exposed" and "covering up the truth".
Mrs. Fan, where does all this curiosity come from?
She has more people than all the people she has met combined.
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