"Of course it's convenient."
Cheng Wanwan smiled gently.
Isn't that why she came today?
She continued, "There are fields of lotus leaves and bright lotus buds. Such a beautiful scenery requires a flower appreciator. If you ladies and ladies have time, you can come to Dahe Village in three days to feast your eyes on it. If you ladies want to hold a private banquet in Dahe, For the flower banquet, you may need to send someone to the village to make reservations in advance, so as not to neglect everyone."
"I happen to have time." Mrs. Qian said with a smile on her face, "I will come to your door when the time comes and I will bother you. Please forgive me, Mr. Suiru."
Everyone on the side also responded.
They originally wanted to interact with the Sui Ru people more, but the Sui Ru people had been living in the village and they couldn't find the opportunity.
Now that the opportunity has arrived, there is no reason to let it go.
"What are you talking about? It's so lively?"
At this time, a refreshing voice came from the door.
Cheng Wanwan looked up and saw two noble ladies walking in with two rich ladies. She had never been in this circle, so naturally she didn't recognize them.
Mrs. Qian reminded in a low voice: "This person in the big red dress is Mrs. Zheng, the magistrate of Fenghuang County. The one beside her is Miss Zheng. The other one is Mrs. Lin, the supervisory censor who lives in Hekou County. The one beside her is Mrs. Lin." Miss."
Cheng Wanwan nodded. The Supervisory Censor is also a seventh-grade official. He is a member of the imperial government and is used to supervise local officials. When the term is over, he can return to the capital to report on his duties and rearrange his official position. To a certain extent, the Supervisory Censor is a senior official. The county magistrate has more potential, which can be seen from Mrs. Zheng's attitude towards Mrs. Lin.
After the introduction, Mrs. Qian immediately greeted them with a smile, "Mrs. Zheng, Mrs. Lin, your arrival has made the Qian Mansion brighter. Hurry and invite us inside."
Generally speaking, official family members would not attend merchant banquets, but Qian Hui and Zheng Wangfeng grew up together. Mrs. Zheng and Mrs. Qian had a very good relationship, so they came to support them. Mrs. Lin was very willing to attend merchant banquets because of her husband's official position. They were having a party, so they brought their daughter over to join in the fun.
The arrival of the two official family members made the banquet hall even more lively.
"Sui Ruren, we met last time." Mrs. Lin looked at Cheng Wanwan with a smile, "When the Shen family held a recognition banquet, my daughter and I also went to the Shen Mansion, but there were too many people at the time and we didn't care. Gotta say hello.”
Cheng Wanwan was considered the protagonist at the time, and there were always people around. She really didn't notice Mrs. Lin. She said, "It's okay if I missed you last time. Didn't we get to know each other today? Besides, I plan to hold a lotus appreciation banquet in three days." , if Mrs. Lin and Mrs. Zheng have time, they can come to Dahe Village to talk."
Mrs. Lin's eyes lit up: "I didn't expect that there are lotus flowers in Huzhou. I remember that before I got married, there was a lotus pond at home. I haven't seen it for more than 20 years. I miss it very much. I will have a lotus appreciation banquet three days later. Make an appointment."
Mrs. Zheng smiled heartily and said: "To put it shamefully, I have never seen a lotus flower in my life. I just want to see the world."
"Everyone, please stop talking and sit down and prepare for lunch." Mrs. Qian led everyone into the flower hall. "If the food is not to your taste, just bring it up. There are several chefs waiting behind you, and they can always make it to everyone's satisfaction. Come."
Mrs. Zheng laughed: "When people come to visit, even if they don't like food, they won't bring it up. What you say is in vain."
Cheng Wanwan felt that Mrs. Zheng was a cheerful person, and she didn't know how such a mother could raise a narrow-minded son. Zheng Wangfeng's eyes made her feel gloomy every time she looked at her.
She found a seat and sat down. On the left was Mrs. Qian and on the right was Mrs. Lin.
Mrs. Lin has a relatively reserved temperament and eats her meals quietly.
"Mrs. Lin, my wife is dignified and elegant. I really like her." Mrs. Zheng's eyes fell on Miss Lin. "I wonder if Miss Lin is engaged?"
Mrs. Lin smiled and said: "She is still young, and I plan to stay with her for another two years."
"Miss Lin is already sixteen." Mrs. Zheng was surprised. "Sixteen is not a young age. It's not okay to stay and stay and become enemies."
Mrs. Lin pursed her lips and smiled, but said nothing.
After the banquet, the Qian Mansion also arranged a stage for standard Huzhou Wanyue opera. These ladies did not have much entertainment activities and loved watching plays.
There are also some people who don't like going to the theater, so they just play cards on the side.
Cheng Wanwan glanced at it and suddenly felt a little embarrassed, it turned out to be Dou Landlord.
When did the Landlord fight she taught Mrs. Shen and Aunt Meng spread to Baiyun County? And looking at how skillfully these people dealt with the cards, it was obvious that it wasn't just a day or two.
Is it possible to make Mahjong again? It will probably be more popular than Landlords.
The first lady saw her staring at the cards and invited her warmly: "Sui Ruren, do you want to come and play a few games?"
Cheng Wanwan waved her hands hurriedly: "No, I just want to watch the show."
She was so bad at playing cards that she couldn't even beat Mrs. Shen, and I'm afraid she couldn't beat these highly skilled ladies.
She watched the play for a while, which was about concubines competing for favor in the palace. It was all about childish tricks, and Cheng Wanwan felt drowsy while watching it.
She drank a lot of tea at once and planned to go to the palace.
After Wei Hongying came here, she had already found out the location of the palace with the maids. She led the way and led Cheng Wanwan to the back yard.
As soon as I reached a deserted place, I heard voices.
Wei Hongying stopped quickly, and so did Cheng Wanwan. She didn't go over to disturb them. She was about to leave first, but she heard the two people over there seemed to be talking about marriage, and the gossip in her heart started to burn.
She glanced through the gaps in the grass and trees and saw that the two people were Mrs. Zheng and Mrs. Lin.
"I just saw Miss Lin. I like her very much. I hate myself for not giving birth to such a daughter." Mrs. Zheng held Mrs. Lin's hand. "I have a son who is eighteen years old and is not yet married. He will take the hospital exam this year." He is among the best and is already a scholar. He will definitely pass the provincial examination in Qiu Wei. You can take some time to let my useless son meet Mrs. Lin..."
Before she finished speaking, Mrs. Lin smiled lightly and said: "My daughter plans to stay for another two years, so as not to delay Mr. Ling, I am worried, so I will excuse you now."
Mrs. Lin turned and left.
"Madam, Mrs. Lin looks down upon our young master." The old slave behind Mrs. Zheng whispered, "Mrs. Lin is so proud and arrogant. It seems that Master Lin will return to the capital and be promoted in two years. It is said that the Lin family This is a big family. If the young master becomes the son-in-law of the Lin family, his future will be limitless..."
Mrs. Zheng pursed her lips.
Her son is so outstanding, and the only woman she can come into contact with who is suitable for him is the eldest daughter of the Lin family. However, Mrs. Lin does not give him any chance.
A hint of calculation flashed in her eyes, and she walked in the opposite direction.
Cheng Wanwan hurriedly hid herself, for fear of being discovered.
She thought that what she heard was a good thing, but unexpectedly, she saw Mrs. Zheng looking embarrassed. If she was caught eavesdropping in the corner, Mrs. Zheng would be furious.
She would never do such a thing again, she was so guilty.
