Chapter 766 - 765
After Wang Yongzhu had finished giving instructions, the man leading the group approached her and sized her up. "Wang Family Young Lady, what brings you to Yingzi Gully? Is it just for those wild tea leaves?"
Wang Yongzhu looked at the man and smiled slightly, "What I’m here for, why don’t we step aside and talk?"
The lead man thought for a moment, nodded, and instructed the wives, who could finally be bothered to look at their men, to take the game back home.
One man took out a deer from his catch, "Let’s eat this tonight, to add a little something to everyone’s meal!"
The children, who had been spectating for a while, couldn’t help but cheer upon hearing there would be fresh venison for dinner.
The other men also took out a pheasant, a pair of rabbits, or a bundle of fresh mushrooms from their catches, and set them aside.
This was the custom of Yingzi Gully.
On special days, or when there was good news, the leader would provide the bulk of the meal, and the other hunters would also contribute a share from their game, so that each of the ten or so families could enjoy a hearty dinner, and everyone would have their fill.
However, such good days were few, so not only the children were happy, but the women also cracked wide smiles.
Their gazes towards Wang Yongzhu grew increasingly fervent.
A few women crowded in, "Scholar’s Lady, what would you like to eat? Not to boast, but my braised venison is the most authentic! I’ll have to show off my specialty for you tonight!"