Chapter 412 - 230: Taking Command in a Crisis_2
Even if she had to go to the Capital City in the future, she planned to buy a large estate on the outskirts and try to plant these excellent crops there. Gold Lotus Roots would definitely thrive there, but Golden Honey Peaches might not. Perhaps she would find something else to do, as she could not be a golden bird trapped in a cage.
The next day, Yixiu, along with Zi Zhu and Bai Zhu, got busy. The kitchen was occupied with preparing the banquet, so Yixiu and the others took the deer meat to Bai Zhu’s home behind Guiyuan to handle it.
On the third day, the Red Cloud Troupe from the county town arrived at Guiyuan early and set up a stage not far from the entrance. This was the first time in history that Huaxi Village had invited a theatre group, and the crowd arrived early to watch the excitement. Not only villagers from Huaxi Village but also those from Green Willow Village and Darong Village came over.
Qian Mandua and her husband Li Shuanzi, along with Li Ahcai, also came to watch the play. They watched for a while and would also come to the front gate of Guiyuan to look around, and servants like Old man Cai pretended not to see them.
Qian Manhe was furious, thinking they were a disgrace, but since Third Uncle’s family did not invite them, he too had to pretend not to see. When Lady Tang saw them, she called them in for a meal. The family of three seemed to have been waiting for Lady Tang’s invitation, and as soon as she called, they hurriedly came in.
This time, in addition to inviting the villagers of Huaxi Village, the Qian family also invited people who did not live in Huaxi Village but had a close relationship, such as Steward Wong, Landlord Li, Doctor Lin, and Wan Lizheng.
In no time, the carriages from the Zhang and Cui families arrived. The men from these two families, along with Steward Wong, Landlord Li, Mr. Zhang, Doctor Lin and other distinguished families, were directly invited to the main courtyard. Qian Sangui and Old man Qian, Lady Wu, Old woman Qian, and the couple Qian Xiang would accompany them there, while the other members of the Qian family and Wan Dazhong would entertain the villagers in the front courtyard.
Lady Song and Lady Huang, as well as Zhang Yang’s son, who was a year and a half old, and the Cui family’s mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were taken directly to Cuizhu Garden in the back yard. The female guests from these two families were entertained here, mainly by Yixiu and Qian Manxia.
Qian Mandie’s parents-in-law somehow heard the news and brought their son-in-law to visit. As guests, they were invited to the main courtyard by Wan Dazhong.
Lady Tang raised her voice to others, saying, "They said my Daughter Duo loves to eat, leading her whole family to scramble for a feast. Mother Die is just as greedy, not only bringing her husband but also her in-laws."
This infuriated Lady Wang at another table, who wished she could kick her to death, and said, "My Daughter Mandie came to offer congratulations, didn’t you see the gift in her hand?"