Chapter 206: Finding a Husband Under the List
The gate of Lu Garden was closed.
It hasn't been open for several days.
Ever since the list of the academy examination results was announced, many wealthy and famous people wanted to visit him.
Jiang Ziyan became famous.
After all, it is rare to see a ten-year-old scholar at the top of the list.
Some are curious about what the little prodigy looks like.
There were also those who wanted their children to make friends with him, but most of them were attracted by Master Cui.
Although I didn't have the opportunity to become a disciple of the Cui family, it was still a great honor to be able to make friends with Master Cui's disciples and discuss academic matters with them.
Naturally, people are afraid of being famous and pigs are afraid of being fat.
Even though the brothers Jiang Zifeng and Jiang Ziyan were only in their early childhood, they had already been targeted by many matchmakers and wealthy celebrities.
Many wealthy men who have daughters of similar age want to come and see her.
They all thought that it didn't matter if they were not yet of marriageable age, they could arrange the marriage in advance, and when they passed the imperial examination one day, they could hold the Qujiang Banquet and the wedding banquet together.
His own daughter then became an official's wife.
Beautiful! Beautiful!
As luck would have it, when I went to the house and asked, the owner was not there.
The two young masters were either studying in the Cui Mansion or out riding horses and outings.
They can't chase after him either.
Unfortunately, there is no male host in this house, and several grown men can't find a woman to chat with.
In short, there are all kinds of excuses waiting for them, and even if you send an invitation, you can't be invited.
I just gave small blue gifts to everyone who came to visit.
A small basket.
It was filled with food, of various kinds but not in large quantities.
Dried bamboo shoots, dried mushrooms, sour bamboo shoots, and crispy cakes of different flavors...
The so-called flower cakes actually looked like crispy cakes made with chrysanthemum, jasmine and other sauces as fillings.
He is very popular among the ladies.
They all sent people out to buy it.
But I went to all the cake shops in Jiangzhou, big and small, and couldn't find it anywhere.
"Sister, it's not a good thing to sneak in and out through the back door every day. It's like a thief when I go home." Xiuxiu happened to come back from outside, picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp.
He continued, "I see those people outside wanting Brother Feng and Brother Yan to be their sons-in-law. They're almost fighting. It's a bit exaggerated, but they do have good vision."
Lu Qingyao was working on an abacus when she suddenly stopped and smiled, "It's just for a few days for some freshness. No one will come in a few days... But we can also take this opportunity to do something."
Both of her sons made the list at the same time. She was so happy that she couldn't sleep. She got up in the middle of the night to write a letter to her father and mother to tell them the good news.
However, she only talked about her son's high school graduation. As for the military pay case, she didn't mention it at all for fear of leaking the news.
I haven't seen Yan Huan and Mu Yunji for a month or so, and I don't know how they're doing.
But this matter involves so many things that we can't rush it.
Thinking of this, she asked Haitang to send the small basket out.
My daughter said this thing is called a souvenir.
Although I don’t know how the little guy came up with it, the name is quite clever.
They were filled with things from their own home.
This gift is neither too heavy nor too light. If you meet an old friend or acquaintance, you can just take it casually. It doesn't feel like a burden and there is no need to reciprocate.
Xiuxiu opened the basket and took a look. "Sister, these people are not related to us at all, and few of them are acquaintances. Many of these wealthy ladies have even treated Qi Caiwei as a guest of honor. Why are you giving them these?"
She made these flower cakes for the children, and she couldn't bear to put even two pieces in a basket.
Lu Qingyao picked up a piece of chrysanthemum cake, broke it in half, and stuffed it into Xiuxiu's mouth.
Smiling, she said, "Don't worry, don't be reluctant. These are all made by the kitchen staff according to your method. We sent some of the ones you made to the Cui family and Prince Jing's mansion, and the rest were eaten up by these children."
"Have you eaten it all?" Xiuxiu asked in surprise.
This cake is so popular!
She did a lot, and almost picked all the chrysanthemums and jasmine in the backyard.
The filling is made from petals that are about to bloom, wrapped in puff pastry and baked. It has a crispy, rich and unique taste.
It was Miaomiao who told her how to make flower cakes, saying that she saw someone else make them in a dream.
With the previous experience as a lesson, she believed it.
But I only dare to tell my sister about this.
Although, she also knew that there were many talented people in this world, but they were all hidden from the world and would not necessarily speak out loudly.
The result of speaking out is that you will either be regarded as a living god or as a monster.
What’s more, Miaomiao is only three years old.
Lu Qingyao brought out a plate of cakes and placed it in front of her. "Of course I left some for you. Don't underestimate these cakes. I asked someone to take a look. Quite a few people have come to the cake shop to inquire about them these days..."
"Jiang Yue and I are thinking of opening a flower cake shop using seasonal flowers as ingredients. What do you think?"
"Okay, let's open it if sister says so." Xiuxiu said without hesitation.
She doesn't know how to do business, but my sister has always had a good eye for business.
In just three years, he has made a fortune.
Lu Qingyao began to think carefully. "I think the climate in Jiangzhou is quite suitable for growing flowers. I can set aside a piece of land in the farm outside the city to grow flowers, and then use flowers as fillings to make cakes. I can eat different flowers in different seasons. Isn't it unique?"
Xiuxiu nodded repeatedly, "Yeah, that's right..."
The sister said that if it has characteristics, it should have characteristics, and she just thinks that the cake is delicious.
Miaomiao especially loves to eat.
My favorite is the wandering flower (rose) cake.
However, the flowers will not bloom until April, and the cakes can only be eaten in April.
Now there are only chrysanthemums and jasmine, and in two months there will be magnolias.
Lu Qingyao raised the corners of her mouth slightly. At this moment, Xier was watching Miaomiao. Lu Yuan was sandwiched between Cui Mansion and Cao Mansion, so she didn't have to worry about the safety of the mansion at all.
Xiuxiu had some free time now, so she was busy in the kitchen, serving meals to the family.
She should be given a proper identity so that people won't look down on her.
Then he took Xiuxiu's hand and said, "Since you think this is a good idea, how about letting you manage this bakery?"
Xiuxiu almost spit out her tea, "Shopkeeper? Sister, how dare you let me be the shopkeeper!"
"Aren't you afraid of losing everything?"
"I can read a few words, but I'm not even close to reading the accounts. I'm better off helping you grind the ink."
She smacked her lips and continued eating her cake.
It’s okay to research some delicious food.
But she is not good at looking at accounts or dealing with people.
Afraid of encountering difficult customers.
One of them couldn't help but cut off the man's arm.
"It's not the shopkeeper, it's the boss..."
Lu Qingyao was about to continue speaking when she caught a glimpse of a chubby little hand reaching out from under the table, reaching for the pancake on the plate.
“Pah…”
A merciless crisp sound.
"Still eating! Look at your stomach, can you still eat more?" Lu Qingyao pulled the little girl out from under the table.
He took out a handkerchief and wiped the crumbs from her mouth.
Jiang Miaomiao acted coquettishly towards her mother, revealing a well-behaved smile, "Mom...it's just a small piece..."
"Neither big nor small pieces are acceptable." Lu Qingyao shook her head and pinched her daughter's little face.
Then Xiuxiu saw the little girl move in front of her, pouting her lips, her eyes filled with tears, looking at her aggrievedly.
Oh my god!
Xiuxiu couldn't stand her like this.
He pinched off a small piece and stuffed it into her mouth.
"Just this one piece. Don't eat any more. If you eat too much, you'll get diarrhea again."
Jiang Miaomiao: ...
Ugh! Just a small piece is enough. Grasshoppers are meat too.
After eating, she climbed onto the stool, shook her legs, and leisurely ate the melon seeds and fruits on the table.
In the blink of an eye.
There was a pile of fruit peels and melon seed shells on the table.
The corners of Lu Qingyao's mouth twitched.
Did she raise a little glutton?
Such a big eater.
He pulled her into his arms and rubbed her little mouth, "Still eating! Sew your little mouth shut."
Xiuxiu covered her mouth and laughed.
Suddenly, she remembered something, "Sister, the guy next door went to see Fang Xuezheng several times, but was always turned away."
"Haven't you seen it?"
"No, not to mention Mr. Fang, I haven't even seen Mrs. Fang."
Lu Qingyao lowered her eyes and thought for a moment, "Let's add fuel to the fire."
“How do I add it?”
Lu Qingyao asked the maid to give her the invitation she had prepared in advance, "Let's hold an autumn banquet and promote our flower cakes. It can also be regarded as a practice for Princess Liang and Princess Rong'an."
"This is great, it kills three birds with one stone." Xiuxiu suddenly understood why her elder sister wanted to give that souvenir.
She picked up the post.
She was a little surprised, "Sister, why do you want to invite Madam Fang and Qi Caiwei too? Aren't you afraid that they will fight?"
"Wouldn't it be nice to fight?"
Xiuxiu tilted her head and thought for a moment, then suddenly smiled, "Okay, I'll go and invite him myself..."
"But will they both come?"
Especially Qi Caiwei, who hated her elder sister to the core.
Lu Qingyao smiled and said, "Try to tell Madam Fang that Princess Liang is also coming to the banquet, and then tell Qi Caiwei that Madam Fang is coming..."
"I want to go too..." Jiang Miaomiao raised her little hand.
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