Chapter 469 - 252 Moon_1
By lunchtime, Cheng Yue led her four children to the main courtyard for a meal. Lifting the thick door curtain, a wave of warm air rushed towards them. Qian Sangui had been unwell, and with two basins of charcoal burning inside a tightly sealed room, it was very cozy.
As soon as they entered the room, they removed their outer cloaks and placed Ming Wa and Jingjing into a fenced-in crib. The little ones could play inside, which was much better than being held.
Ever since the toddlers could crawl and stand, they had made two of these cribs, one in the Wangjiang Building and the other here, so the adults could let them play when they were busy.
Though they were still breastfeeding, they had already started on solid foods, having been fed egg custard and vegetable porridge at the Wangjiang Building.
Cheng Yueniang and her children were all dressed plainly, with Cheng Yue and Qian Yixiu also wearing small white flowers in their hair. This was a gesture of mourning for Grandma Wu’s parents; even though the old folks had passed away many years ago, it was only now that they learned about it, so Master Sangui had them wear modest clothes for three days.
Grandma Wu had been very sad these past few days and spoke little. Since important guests were coming to dine in the main house today, she had to muster her spirits to make arrangements.
Qian Yeejin exclaimed in surprise, "Grandma, why are there two tables set up? And you’ve even brought out the two sets of blue and white porcelain bowls. Is Uncle Waner coming to drink?"
Normally, if Old man Qian and his wife came over, or if Qian Manxia and her family visited from her parents’ house, they would all eat at one table. It was only when outsiders like Wan Erniu or other relatives visited that they would set two tables. But with the New Year approaching soon, people generally wouldn’t drop by casually.
Qian Sangui laughed, "It’s Mr. Pan; from now on, he’ll join us for meals."
Grandpa Pan is going to eat with them? That must be another one of his strategic moves.