Qiao Xin thought that the Qiao family had never hosted a formal banquet for anyone since they came to Beijing.
Why not take advantage of the twin sisters' birthday next month to invite the young ladies from all over the country to visit us? It can be considered a gesture of respect.
"The eighth of next month is your birthday, right? Dalang and the others are back just in time. Grandmother has decided that we will use this opportunity to hold a banquet. If you guys want to invite anyone, just send us an invitation!"
These words startled the masters and servants in the yard, and they all paused at the same time.
Why did the old lady suddenly change her personality?
When the eldest master blocked the general, there was no banquet at home. When the second master became the top scholar and was promoted to the prefect, there was no banquet at home. When the third master went to Jiangcheng to take up his post, the mansion was just the same as usual!
Why do some girls hold big banquets every time they celebrate their birthdays? Isn't this inappropriate?
Qiao Xin really wanted to hold a lively birthday party for her granddaughters. After all, she had enough money now and had no pressure to be nice to her children.
As for why not hold a celebration party for the older kids?
Is there any need to say more?
When men achieve success, many people are willing to celebrate for them, but women may not. In this family, Qiao Xin cherishes her granddaughters the most, followed by her daughter-in-law. As for her sons and grandsons, they should stand back. It is best for them to be self-reliant and stop taking advantage of her!
If Nanny Qin knew her master had this mentality, she would probably be sick to death. Other people love their sons and treasure their grandsons and dislike their daughters-in-law and granddaughters, but his old lady has treated them all the same.
However, it can be seen from the old lady's attitude towards her children on weekdays that in terms of material things, Qiao Xin is particularly generous to her granddaughters. Although the lady and her family have considerable income from the bookstore every month, Qiao Xin still gives them money on a monthly basis. But she is not so generous to her grandsons.
Aren’t the dividends from Yumancang enough?
Don't you feel guilty for still thinking about the little pension money in your grandmother's pocket?
Not only that, during festivals, the old lady would write letters personally to several masters and ladies, and even young masters, like a little child, to ask for gifts for the girls in the family.
My grandmother is really partial to me, and yet everyone supports her!
Well, what else can this servant of yours say?
But we really can't do this when we're holding a banquet today. The old lady doesn't understand the ins and outs of this, and I can't just keep it to myself!
"Madam, if we use this as an excuse to hold a big birthday party, it will probably ruin the reputation of the girls. People will think that this is how a grandmother loves her grandchildren. They will only say that the Qiao family girls are spoiled and that their blessings have overshadowed their own parents and uncles.
We are not afraid of what others say, but it is better to avoid some troubles if possible.
How about we invite some noble ladies to come over a few days before the girl's birthday under the pretext of tasting delicious food, and then on the actual birthday, we can celebrate it together as a family?"
Qiao Lingyin was delighted and said with a smile: "Grandma, let's do as Nanny Qin said. On the birthday, I want to use some of my own money to buy some old clothes and food for those poor girls outside the city."
Qiao Lingshu also felt that this method was more meaningful. "If so, big sister, count me in!" He was not willing to become the topic of conversation after dinner. My grandmother said that it is not necessarily a good thing for a girl to be too famous!
Instead of trying to stand out among the noble ladies in Beijing, you might as well do something meaningful!
"Grandma, there's me too, my sister and I!" The cute little third lady also came over, looking at you with her innocent big eyes, saying the most heart-softening words.
Qiao Xin looked at these three delicate and soft granddaughters and pinched the baby fat on their faces. How could she say no?
Okay, the birthday party is for them, so naturally their opinions should be the main focus!
"Okay, do as you wish. During this period of time, everyone in the mansion will be at your disposal. If there is anything you cannot solve, come to me and I will give you another thousand taels to use for charity!
The people in Nanny Qin's house will have to work harder this month, so they will be paid double the wages, and the extra money will be paid from my personal account. Go get a pen, and I'm going to remind your parents and uncles and aunts not to forget to send someone to send the gifts back. And back home, you brothers all have bulging pockets now, so how can you leave them out for the money?"
Qiao Xin was always quick and decisive in doing things. In less than half an hour, several guards of the Qiao family brought the old lady's letter and rode fast horses to where the gentlemen were.
Qiao Yunqing was the first to receive the letter from his mother and thought something had happened in the mansion. But when he opened it, he found that there was not a single extra word in it, only a few short sentences.
"Son, your niece is going to have a birthday. It's okay if you don't come back! You have to bring the gift back to the messenger! Remember, don't forget!"
Qiao Yunting and Qiao Yunxin also received letters with similar contents one after another!
Zhang saw the letter that night and sighed, "No wonder Sanniang was so unwilling to come with us. Mother is too spoiled! How can a grandmother personally ask her granddaughter for a gift from her uncle?"
Qiao Yunqing glanced at her and said expressionlessly: "If you don't want to prepare, you can just say so. It's better not to blame your mother. When you celebrated your birthday, didn't your mother worry about you? Why can't she do the same for your child?"
Zhang wanted to speak, but when she saw Qiao Yunqing's unhappy expression, she pursed her lips again.
My husband is still angry with me!
It’s better for you to talk less and be more sensible!
Qiao Yunqing sat quietly for a while, and finally spoke out: "If we, as elders, were considerate of everything, there would not be such a letter today. In the final analysis, it is our negligence. We are not with our children all year round. If we are still stingy when buying gifts for them, what is the meaning of life?
You and I have enough money, so what's wrong with letting our children not suffer the same hardships we have suffered? The first wife, the second wife and the third wife are not the same as before.
The eldest and second wives are already legitimate daughters of officials. No matter what kind of life they lived before, their status has become noble. They must also have the dignity that noble ladies in Kyoto should have, otherwise how will people view the head of our Qiao family. The same is true for the third wife. The way of raising girls in the village is not suitable for them. You must change your mindset as soon as possible!"
Zhang was stunned, and her heart felt inexplicably sour!
Her husband is willing to give her advice again. Is he no longer angry with her?
"Then I will go to the gold and silver shop on the street tomorrow to buy a set of headgear for the child, which can be used as a dowry in the future!"
Qiao Yunqing shook his head at his wife and said, "No need. Just take out two hundred taels of silver. I'll send someone to Nanliang to buy jewelry. Yuncheng can't buy much jewelry for the time being!"
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