Chapter 20: Open the Door to a Feast
"What is virtuous?"
Zhao smiled lightly, closed the account book in her hand, and then took out another one to continue working.
She didn't look up again, but the maids heard a very soft sigh.
"But it's just that the world bullies women because they are pitiful."
No one spoke in the room anymore. Only the sound of turning pages of the account book silently echoed her whispers.
After three days and three days, the Xu family, having thoroughly sorted out their household, finally opened their doors to entertain guests. On the eighth day of the first lunar month, invitations were sent out one after another, welcoming guests to the Jiang family.
As a powerful general under the sworn brother of King Yihuai, Jiang Huailiang's extensive network of contacts simply exceeded Xu's expectations.
Especially after Li Changhuai came in person with his wife and children to show his support, some families who had not wanted to come at all, all prepared valuable gifts to come and congratulate the Jiang family on their new home.
Fortunately, the Xu family was used to being cautious and had already contacted two restaurants in the city three days ago. Wouldn't that come in handy? The chefs and ingredients rushed into the Jiang Mansion through the back door. It was just a matter of spending a little more money, but they couldn't let their family lose face.
Jiang Huailiang was chatting with his brothers in the front yard. After Xu had arranged all the chores, she sat in the back house and had a great chat with the women of the family.
As the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, Jiang Wan displayed the stability she should possess. Even though her skinny figure hadn't recovered yet, her face, which her father had repeatedly assured her would become beautiful in the future, was still somewhat dry and awkward.
However, she wins with her dignified and steady temperament.
Although his smile was not very friendly, he was still able to entertain all the young girls who came to the party.
As for the twins, a boy and a girl, whose body shapes differed noticeably, they were particularly well-behaved and obedient today under the threat of violence from their eldest sister yesterday, trying their best not to bring shame to the Jiang family.
The Jiang family elders didn't need to attend social events. After all, Li Changhuai, the current leader of Maocheng, had come forward with his wife to pay his respects and address them as uncle and aunt. Who would be so bold as to challenge these two old gods?
This is the good thing about having a reliable mistress at home. When big situations arise, she can take charge and keep everything in order.
The adults were greeting each other warmly in the hall, and the children were naturally gathered together in a lively group.
As the eldest son of the Huai King, Li Yuanxiu was seventeen years old. He wasn't particularly handsome, but his elegance and composure were remarkable, and his expression already possessed the dignity of a superior.
Uncle Jiang's son was too young to handle the chores, so he had to help out by taking care of the other boys in the Moon-Watching Waterside Pavilion. With someone in charge, the main household could relax.
Li Jingxiu, the fifth son of Prince Huai, and his newly recognized good brother of the same age were huddled together and talking affectionately.
"Yaozu, do you really not need to study to write big characters? This is too happy! I'm so jealous of you!"
Thinking of how Li Laowu was spanked ten times on the palm by his elder brother yesterday because he failed to memorize the article, he covered his face with a look of misery.
"What are you jealous of? I'm jealous of you too! We're both younger brothers at home, but you don't get beaten every day? That's really unfair."
Jiang Yaozu stuffed cakes into his mouth while mumbling incoherently.
"And I can't escape at all, okay? My eldest sister gave me a month, saying it's time to take it easy. If I continue to write like a dog paddle, I can't imagine how my eldest sister will beat me..."
"No way? Are you lying to me? Your eldest sister doesn't look like the kind of person you say she is."
Li Jingxiu glanced at the pavilion across from him. The young lady in light green looked quite gentle and easy to talk to. Could anyone be as violent as Jiang Lao San?
"That's because you're still young, brother. You haven't seen or tasted anything real!"
After brushing off the cake crumbs on his hands, Jiang Laosan began to think about the past in a complicated way.
"Have you ever been forced into a ditch and swished back and forth seven or eight times? Have you ever been held by the arms and beaten every day? Have you ever enjoyed stir-fried bamboo shoots with shredded pork?"
Li Jingxiu's eyes widened in fear.
"You've been treated like this since you were a child? Is that really your biological sister?"
"It's the real deal! Brother, let me tell you something in secret, my eldest sister is really fierce. If anyone becomes my eldest sister's husband in the future, well, tsk tsk tsk, I guess their life will be over!"
Jiang Laosan, who was used to being beaten up, looked at his friend's shocked expression and waved his hands indifferently.
"Alas, life is over when you die!"
“Puff~~”
The young man who was sipping some fruit wine nearby couldn't help but chuckle when he heard the tired sigh of the chubby boy from the Jiang family.
"Third brother, what are you laughing at?"
Li Jingxiu turned his head and frowned a little unhappy. He felt that his brother was making fun of his new friend, which made Li Laowu lose face.
"Nothing, I just choked on some wine. You two can continue chatting. I'll go somewhere else and not disturb you!"
Li Yanxiu quickly stood up and waved his hands, making it clear that he had absolutely no intention of making fun of his brother and his friends. Otherwise, if this kid started to act like a spoiled brat again, it would bring shame to the Li family.
He placed the fruit wine in his hand on the table, turned around and walked away with light steps. "Big Brother is watching here, so nothing should go wrong."
The fifteen-year-old boy, though not a very tall and strong man, was definitely tall and outstanding. Especially when he turned around and raised his eyes, he had the face of a young male protagonist in ancient novels.
His sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, red lips and white teeth, and his high nose bridge made his eyes appear even more profound and charming. His thick eyelashes fluttered gently, and he was truly affectionate even when he looked at a dog. He was wearing a crimson round-necked robe, which made him look even more beautiful than a flower.
Please forgive Jiang Wan, a science student, for not having so many nice words and sentences to praise the young man. She only has a standard model in her mind.
This boy is so handsome!
It’s a pity that my sister was so depressed after traveling to ancient times that she developed a mental illness, so my mental state is much better for the time being.
If she had met such a gorgeous boy while still working in the Third Hospital, it would have been difficult for her to control her claws and not touch his Little Genius phone watch.
Li Yanxiu, feeling that someone was looking at him wantonly, raised his eyes and looked towards the pavilion opposite.
Oh, is it the Jiang family's eldest daughter who is so fierce and vicious as mentioned by Jiang Lao San?
Their eyes met, and the young man nodded politely and greeted the host very friendly.
Jiang Wan also nodded in return, then looked down at his own little chicken feet, which immediately looked yellow and withered compared to the others, and curled his lips in dismay.
Oh, life, it’s all over when you die!
"Sister, why don't you leave?"
Jiang Han poked her twice on the back.
"Didn't you say you were going to play Gobang with those guys? Are we still going?"
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