The weather was sunny and breezy.
This day is the day when Cheng Wanwan holds a lotus appreciation banquet.
As soon as the sun came up, she asked sisters Wei Hongying and Wei Hongyan to wait at the entrance of the village. When someone arrived, she would bring them directly to the yard.
There were several tables set up in the yard, with many exotic snacks and fruits on them. Tea was boiling in the kitchen at the back, and the strong fragrance of tea filled the yard.
These ladies were probably afraid that they would have to face Sui Ruren alone when they came, but they actually made an appointment to come together.
More than a dozen ladies got off the carriage, half of them brought their daughters with them, followed by maids who were waiting on them. There were as many as thirty or forty people in this huge crowd.
"This Dahe Village is really different from other villages. The roads are very spacious and flat." Mrs. Qian couldn't help but sigh. "The farmland is neat, the farmers are busy, and it has such a farmhouse scenery. No wonder the people of Suiru don't want to leave here."
Mrs. Zheng nodded: "The Cao family has also bought a house in Dahe Village. It is said that Mr. Shen also wants to buy a piece of land in Dahe Village. It seems that this place is really a geomantic treasure."
The group of people walked and chatted, and soon arrived at the entrance of the courtyard.
Cheng Wanwan stood at the door to greet him and said with a smile: "Everyone has come here after a long journey. Let's have some tea first and then go enjoy the lotus."
Everyone nodded and walked in, looking at the small courtyard curiously.
When they saw the adobe house, each of them looked in disbelief. It is said that the Holy One has given many good things to the Sui Ru people. The Sui Ru people are also doing business themselves. They must be very rich. How come they still live in such a small and shabby place? What about the house?
But they didn't dare to say this, so they could only choose good words to flatter him.
"There are many flowers blooming in this small courtyard. It is really pleasant to enjoy the flowers while drinking tea."
"Sui Ru also has dogs at home. There are three dogs. They look so docile. Can you pet them?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiaodian opened his mouth and let out a roar, looking very fierce.
Mrs. Lin was startled: "Why does it look like a wolf?"
Cheng Wanwan coughed and said: "This is indeed a wild wolf in the mountains. It is a close relative, so I keep it at home."
Everyone: "..."
Raising a wolf at home would make this Suiru too courageous.
All the ladies struggled to look away and looked at the big white geese walking out of the backyard.
"The feathers of these big geese are as white as snow. The people of Suiru must have paid a lot of attention to them."
"They have such fun walking, so cute."
Some ladies in the boudoir showed no resistance to the snow-white animals and looked at the big white goose with shining eyes.
Those white geese seemed to know that they were the center of attention, and they walked towards Cheng Wanwan one by one with their necks held high. Cheng Wanwan reached out and touched them casually.
Miss Zheng's hands felt a little itchy, so she hesitated and then reached out to touch the goose's back.
At this moment, the goose suddenly turned around, ruffled its feathers, and flew toward Miss Zheng. Its big mouth opened, aiming for Miss Zheng's wrist.
"Babai, shut up!"
Cheng Wanwan shouted loudly, but the big goose didn't stop moving. Miss Zheng was so frightened that her face turned pale.
"We have guests here today, so let's make a goose stew in an iron pot!"
As soon as these words came out, the big white goose stopped abruptly, but could not stop its momentum and fell to the ground. Then it got up as if nothing had happened, turned around, walked over, and nuzzled into Cheng Wanwan's arms.
Cheng Wanwan: "..."
She has been greedy for goose meat for a long time, but these five geese have become a sperm. Every time she is ready to take action, they come to please and act coquettishly.
When she was too lazy to care, these five geese were ruling the roost in the yard. Xiaodian had to take a detour when he saw them.
Sidan labeled these five geese: the most ferocious beast in Dahe Village.
Everyone was stunned.
A goose is so fierce, but there is a wolf over there, which is probably even more terrifying.
Some of them had a hint of contempt before, but now they have put away their thoughts.
It must be unusual for a peasant woman from Suiru to receive a reward from the Holy One. She is in the seventh rank, and she is willing to live in this small farmyard. It must be because the plants, trees, chickens, dogs and livestock in this small courtyard are unique.
After thinking about it, everyone felt the difference when they looked at it.
For example, the tea cup in my hand is particularly beautiful. The porcelain is made of blue and white and feels moist to the touch. I don’t know where it was bought.
For example, the tea in the tea cup has a very mellow taste, and those of them who are used to drinking good tea feel that it has endless meaning.
Another example is the flowers blooming in the corner. If you say they are wild flowers on the mountain, it would be too grand. If you say they are peonies orchids, why have you never seen them before?
Seeing that everyone had almost rested, Cheng Wanwan said: "The temperature is suitable now, just right for enjoying the flowers and swimming around the lake. Ladies and ladies, let's go."
So, a group of people walked toward the lotus pond.
Go out from the entrance of the small courtyard, walk along the main road at the main entrance, and then walk towards the small road. At this moment, a carriage stopped.
Cheng Wanwan thought that some lady was late.
Mrs. Zheng stepped forward with a smile: "Feng'er, you came just in time, do you want to go enjoy the lotus together?"
The curtain of the carriage opened, revealing Zheng Wangfeng's face. Seeing so many people, he quickly got out of the car and said, "I have met the Sui Ru people and all the ladies."
Mrs. Qian praised: "Master Zheng is really a talented person. Now that we have met him, let's go and enjoy the lotus together."
"Thank you, Madam Qian, for your kindness." Zheng Wangfeng said politely, "I am here to visit Master Yu. Madam, please forgive me for being unaccompanied."
In fact, everyone nearby knew what Master Yu was doing in Dahe Village. After all, he was so famous back then, and later became notorious. Twenty years later, the two students he taught were both admitted as scholars, and one of them was still a criminal. head.
No matter what happened back then, at least Master Yu was really talented.
Master Zheng came to visit Master Yu, probably to prepare for the provincial examination in a few months. It seems that he is expected to pass the examination.
After Zheng Wangfeng left, everyone was still talking about him.
Mrs. Zheng had a proud smile on her face and kept praising her son.
Cheng Wanwan felt a little strange. It had been half a year since Master Yu came to Dahe Village. Zhaoer and Xiaozheng were in Dahe Village every day, and they didn't see their classmate Zheng Wangfeng come to visit. Why did he come here by such a coincidence? Already?
However, she remembered that the last time Zheng Wangfeng came to the village to appreciate the lotus, he seemed to have purchased a painting by Master Yu, and he might have come to discuss painting techniques with Master Yu.
She didn't think about it again and led everyone to the lotus pond.
The lotus leaves range from light green to dark green. The round leaves stretch to the edge of the plank road and sway when the wind blows.
I don’t know when a few more lotus buds appeared in the middle of the lake, jumping out of the water and swaying in the wind.
"I have specially prepared a cruise ship for you." Cheng Wanwan said with a smile, "If you want to enjoy the lotus up close, you can get on the boat and cruise around the lake. Viewing the lotus on the boat has a unique flavor."
Mrs. Zheng said cheerfully: "We elderly people can just sit in the pavilion and enjoy the lotus. Let them, the young ladies, go on the boat."
The ladies who stayed in the boudoir all day were very excited. They were helped by the maids to get on the boat. Cao Yingying also got on the boat to accompany them. The female boatman waved her pennies gently, and the boat rowed out smoothly, among the lotus leaves. shuttle.
