The sky is slightly bright.
The air is filled with the coolness of spring, and the chirping of birds is so crisp and clear that they wake up in the morning.
The Shen family arranged for three carriages to come over, including Cheng Wanwan's family, Master Yu's family, Mrs. Zhao, Mr. Zhao, Zhao Lizheng and his wife.
Because they were going to have a drink, the Dahe Banquet was closed for the day. The whole family, including Zhao Yuezhu, got on the carriage and headed to the county government office in Ping'an County.
The little girl is four or five months old. She looks around with her big round eyes. As soon as the car curtain is raised, the little girl wants to fly out and keeps waving her hands and feet.
"Xiao Zhuzhu, just stay calm." Wu Huiniang was very helpless, "Your grandma is a little uncomfortable. Please be quiet and let her have a good rest."
Cheng Wanwan waved his hand: "It's okay once you get used to sitting."
I've been riding horse-drawn carriages a lot recently. After going back and forth, I gradually got used to the bumps and my body's endurance has also improved.
Half an hour later, the carriage arrived at the gate of Ping'an County. Every morning, when there are the most people going to the market in the city, the carriage slowly drove in and walked slowly towards the gate of the county government. There were quite a few carriages going in that direction. Look. Many prominent people were invited to this banquet at Shen's house.
After the carriage stopped, Cheng Wanwan and his family got out of the car. As soon as they got off, they met Mr. Qian and Qian Hui.
Mr. Qian came over to say hello with a smile on his face: "I've met Sui Ruren!"
Cheng Wanwan smiled and said: "Mr. Qian, let's go in together."
Two elders walked in front, followed by a group of children.
Qian Hui walked next to Shen Zheng and snorted: "I have lived for so many years. This is the first time I have seen someone who has been admitted as a scholar and made such a big show. It is too showy. If you become a scholar in the future, are you ready?" Invite everyone from Huzhou to have a drink?"
"Hahaha, let me lend you your good words. I hope I can really pass the exam!" Shen Zheng said with a smile, "Today is not only about celebrating my exam, I also want to recognize a godmother."
As he spoke, he looked at Cheng Wanwan's back.
Qian Hui was stunned: "You want to accept Sui Ruren as your godmother? Sui Ruren has four biological sons, why would you accept you as your godson?"
"This shows that I am excellent and loved by everyone." Shen Zheng unfolded his paper fan and said proudly, "You still can't practice enough, otherwise the people of Suiru will definitely recognize you as their godson... Hey, Brother Cheng is here, I don't want to I'm messing with you."
He strode towards Cheng Zhao.
Today, Cheng Zhao is wearing a blue gown and looks tall and elegant. If he were also arty and carried a paper fan, he would probably attract the attention of countless people.
"Brother Cheng, look." Shen Zheng lowered his voice and said, "Over there is County Magistrate Fu's wife bringing Miss Fu. I have inquired about it. Miss Fu is fifteen years old this year, not yet married, and she looks like that. A beautiful country, I will find an opportunity for you and Miss Fu to meet from a distance..."
"Nonsense!" Cheng Zhao snatched the fan from his hand and hit him on the head. "If you like it, go see it yourself. I'll go in first."
Standing at the gate of the county government office were Master Yuan and two young men. Master Yuan greeted the guests with clasped hands, while the young man was responsible for registering the gifts.
It was still early, but almost all the people who came to congratulate had arrived. The county magistrates from several nearby counties had been invited. If the county magistrate did not have time, he would arrange for the county magistrate's wife to be present. Many wealthy businessmen and businessmen were also present. , although men and women are seated separately, the banquet has not yet begun, so men and women are mixed in the banquet hall, talking in small groups.
"The Sui Ru people are here!"
The waiter at the door suddenly sang, and the banquet hall fell silent instantly.
All eyes were directed towards the door.
Mr. Qian deliberately stayed two steps behind, and the person walking in front was Cheng Wanwan.
She specially dressed up today, wearing a dark purple gauze skirt with gold thread embroidered on the skirt. Her hair was pulled up with a gold bead and jasper hairpin. She also wore jasper earrings on her ears and two on her wrists. The emerald green bracelets were all gifts from the imperial court last time. When going out for a banquet, you must not lose the face of a seventh-grade Sui Ruren.
The clothes on her four sons were also made of materials awarded by the imperial court, and so were Wu Huiniang and Zhao Yuezhu. The family walked in through the door, attracting attention.
The guests in the banquet hall came forward one after another.
"I've seen Sui Ruren!"
"Greetings to Sui Ruren."
"Sui Ruren, hurry up and take your seat."
Even the county magistrate's wife must salute when she sees a seventh-rank concubine, because they are official relatives without rank, and they are naturally shorter in front of the titled wives of the imperial court.
There was a gentle smile on Cheng Wanwan's face: "Today, the Shen Mansion is hosting a banquet, so there's no need to be polite. It's better to be more comfortable."
Some ladies wanted to have a relationship, but they didn't know how to start the conversation. Just when Zhao Yuezhu started babbling, she reached out to Cheng Wanwan for a hug.
Cheng Wanwan picked up her little granddaughter and started teasing her.
The ladies found a way to get closer, and immediately gathered around her: "Ah, this is Sui Ruren's granddaughter, she looks like a snow doll, she's so pretty."
"I'm in love with this girl, so this bracelet should be considered as a meeting gift for the little girl."
"The little girl is staring at my Bu Yao. Since she likes it, I'll give it to the little girl as a make-up full moon gift."
"..."
A group of women began to rush to give gifts.
Cheng Wanwan: "..."
If she made a mistake, she shouldn't hold the child.
So many gifts, how to return them?
Fortunately, Mrs. Shen came out at this time, and she was also dressed up. She was no longer in the plain clothes before, and looked much more solemn and solemn.
"Wanwan, you're finally here. Before the banquet begins, I'll come over and tell you something." The old lady pulled Cheng Wanwan into the back room, "Xiao Zheng has already told you, right? If you feel it’s inappropriate to hold a marriage recognition banquet, you can cancel it at any time.”
Cheng Wanwan was about to speak when she suddenly noticed that there was a person sitting by the window in the back room.
The man's eyes fell on her, making her suddenly feel palpitated.
She raised her eyes and saw Magistrate Shen, and met those dark eyes.
God, she actually saw deep affection in these dark eyes...
She had always known that Magistrate Shen had that kind of interest in her, but she always felt that Xiao Zheng was the one who started this matter, and Magistrate Shen was probably just following the trend... Who would have thought that Magistrate Shen would actually I have so much affection for her...
If I had known this, I should have held a marriage recognition banquet as soon as possible.
She turned away and said, "I have promised Xiao Zheng to be his godmother. As long as everything is ready, the ceremony can begin at any time."
"It has been prepared for a long time." Mrs. Shen laughed, "That's what I think. Since you have recognized Xiaozheng as your godson, then even if he is my goddaughter, she is also Dongming's godsister. Those sons of yours , he can also be regarded as my god-grandson, our two families will be close relatives from now on, how about that?"
Cheng Wanwan had no reason to refuse, so she nodded in agreement.
After discussing the specific details, Cheng Wanwan went out with the child in her arms. As soon as she left, Mrs. Shen sighed: "Dongming, Dongming, this is for your own good, mother... Suiru people are people with a big picture. , her eyes are clear, and she is not someone who indulges in the love between her children. Your affection for Sui Ruren will influence her to move forward... Changing her identity and becoming Sui Ruren's godbrother can also protect her, right? ?”
Magistrate Shen sighed: "I understand everything."
