Splendid peasant girl busy farming

Chapter 11909

After all, Yang Ruoqing was the one who truly held the reins of the Luo family.

He believed Yang Ruoqing had the vision to occasionally come over for a meal.

However, he was worried that Yang Ruoqing might not be willing to let someone stay at his home for a few days.

After all, back when Yang Ruoqing and Luo Fengtang were childhood sweethearts, Luo Da'e was about the same age as Yang Ruoqing is now, and Luo Da'e was single-mindedly trying to matchmake her daughter Zhou Xia with Luo Fengtang...

In order to achieve her goal, she spoke ill of Yang Ruoqing to Luo the blacksmith. Whenever she saw Yang Ruoqing and Luo Fengtang together, Luo Da'e would use all sorts of words to belittle them.

Luo the blacksmith was a little worried that Yang Ruoqing would be unhappy, but at his age, for some reason, he just wanted to spend more time with his twin sister...

So, Wang Cuilian secretly spoke with Yang Ruoqing, hoping that Yang Ruoqing would at least let Luo Da'e stay at the Luo family's house for a couple of days, out of respect for him...

To be honest, Yang Ruoqing would never genuinely like her aunt, Luo Da'e.

She's caused so much trouble before, no wonder Yang Ruoqing would never like her!

Not only Yang Ruoqing disliked her, but even Luo Fengtang, her nephew from her maternal family, was very annoyed with her aunt.

However, the reason why Luo Da'e was accepted later—or rather, why the relationship between relatives was maintained on the surface—was mainly related to three aspects.

The first aspect is Luo the blacksmith's feelings.

Secondly, Zhou Wang's cousin and Xiao Huan's wife are quite sensible and reasonable.

In addition, the chicken farm and the restaurant also had close business ties, and Zhou Wang and Xiao Huan often sent chickens, ducks and geese to the Luo family for the children to eat.

Thirdly, as Luo Da'e grew older and experienced certain things, her temperament and other aspects changed drastically compared to when she was younger.

Now she's a very low-key old woman, no longer as talkative as she used to be...

“Auntie, when my uncle comes back, tell him not to worry at all, that I am a virtuous daughter-in-law,”

"Haha, I'm saying I'm a virtuous daughter-in-law, you won't laugh at me, will you, Auntie?"

“Silly child, how could we laugh at you? You are the most virtuous one. Whenever your uncle and I mention you, your uncle always says that the Luo family is blessed!”

“Auntie, isn’t that right?” Yang Ruoqing took Wang Cuilian’s arm. “Especially since our Zhi’er passed the imperial examination, such a joyous occasion, we should have our relatives stay at home for a while and watch the show!”

"Tang Yazi and I were busy preparing for the banquet and didn't have time to invite Aunt. It's perfect that Uncle thought of that!"

Wang Cuilian finally understood Yang Ruoqing's meaning. She felt relieved and smiled with relief, "You don't need to worry about entertaining the Zhou family relatives. Your uncle will take care of it!"

"You and Tang Yazi, take good care of the other guests, especially the Zuo family, they are our new in-laws!"

Two days ago, Wang Cuilian and her family went to Zuojiazhuang for a banquet. The Zuo family treated them as honored guests, the closest of relatives, and the center of attention!

Therefore, we cannot be negligent or impolite when the Zuo family comes to the Luo family for a banquet!

Yang Ruoqing nodded, "Don't worry, Auntie, we know what we're doing."

Not only that, Yang Ruoqing took advantage of the spare time she had and accompanied Wang Cuilian to help tidy up a guest room in the backyard next to Luo the blacksmith's and Wang Cuilian's rooms.

Watching Yang Ruoqing personally bend down to make the bed, she saw that everything was ready, including a teapot, teacups, basins and buckets for washing face and feet. Even the chamber pot that Luo Da'e used to get up at night had been replaced with a brand new one, which was placed in the corner behind the bed.

Wang Cuilian said with relief, "When your uncle comes back later and sees all this, he will definitely be very grateful to you!"

"Auntie, look at you, talking nonsense again. How can you call it gratitude? I am the junior and you are the elders. It's enough that you are pleased and satisfied. Please, please don't be grateful. It's making me, a junior, feel too uncomfortable!"

The incident with Wang Cuilian was just a minor episode, and arranging a guest room for Luo Da'e was merely a favor to Yang Ruoqing.

After finishing their tasks, Yang Ruoqing was in a good mood, having made Wang Cuilian beam with joy.

So, he closed the door to the guest room and went with Wang Cuilian to the front yard to entertain other relatives and friends.

There were many relatives and friends visiting the Luo family today, including the Sun family, Xiaoduo...

Yang Ruoqing's cousins ​​also came to offer their congratulations. He'er and Li Lao Er came with their children, and Ju'er came with her mother-in-law and her two children.

"Why isn't Chen Biao coming over?" Wang Cuilian asked enthusiastically.

Ju'er said, "Business is good at the restaurant in winter, but he's the manager and can't leave. He'll come over again next December to deliver New Year's gifts."

Wang Cuilian: "It's all good, it's all good. Come on, help your mother-in-law to sit down. Tell her not to be shy."

On the other side, San Yatou and Liu Xueyun also brought their children over.

"Madam, it's been a long time! You're as charming as ever!" Liu Xueyun clasped her hands in a fist salute, her attitude towards Yang Ruoqing as respectful as ever, showing no sign of slackening even after becoming her cousin-in-law.

Yang Ruoqing looked at Liu Xueyun, who had become a father again and was more mature and composed, but whose eyes had regained their light, and felt very gratified.

"I'm so grateful that you and Sanya came all this way. You must be tired from your journey. Please come in and have a seat!"

"No rush, let me go and see the general first, then I can take my seat!" Liu Xueyun said.

San Yatou said, "I'll go say hello to my brother-in-law too. It's been quite a while since I've seen him."

Yang Ruoqing said, "He was talking to Xiao An, Da Jie, and Zhang Ban in the study in the backyard."

Xiao An arrived with He Lian'er and Niu Niu. Da Jie and Huang Mao also returned to the village with the brothers Da Shunzi and Xiao Shunzi to attend the wedding banquet. Yang Ruoqing's cousin Xiao Jie also returned from the county town with her husband Zhang Ban and their two children.

So the Luo family home was incredibly lively today. It was still early before lunchtime, so everyone gathered at the Luo family home as arranged to drink tea and eat snacks.

Around noon, the Luo family will arrange for a mule caravan and horse-drawn carriages to take the guests to Tianxiang Restaurant in town.

After greeting everyone in the crowd, Yang Ruoqing found that the rest of the family were there and were all actively entertaining the guests.

Even the two little brothers who reunited were busy entertaining their peers, but one person was missing.

"Xiao Qiao, have you seen your sister?" Yang Ruoqing called out to her daughter-in-law, Xiao Qiao, who was passing by with a teacup in her hand, and asked.

Yes, Luo Wuyou had disappeared. Xiao Qiao looked around, equally bewildered.

At this moment, Hongxiu came over and said, "They should be outside the courtyard. The Zuo family should be arriving soon."

Yang Ruoqing suddenly realized, her daughter was... well, not bad, she's become sensible.

Just then, someone ran in to relay Luo Wuyou's message: "Miss says the Zuo family is almost here."

Yang Ruoqing nodded: "Okay, I understand. Go to the backyard and call the general."

Soon, Luo Fengtang, Xiao An, and the others arrived.

Upon hearing that the Zuo family had arrived, Yang Huazhong and the others in the main hall of the front courtyard stopped their previous conversation, put down their teacups, and followed Yang Ruoqing and Luo Fengtang to the gate of the Luo family's courtyard to greet the guests.

Unlike the last time when Zuo Junmo brought several village elders from Zuojiazhuang to visit and propose marriage, this time, the Zuo family members came as the new in-laws of the Luo family to formally offer their congratulations and attend the banquet, marking the first proper exchange of gifts between relatives.

Although the two families had been in contact for over a decade or two, it was a sworn brotherhood between Yang Ruoqing, Luo Fengtang, and Zuo Junmo.

This is completely different; it's a true marriage between children and in-laws, strengthening family ties.

As everyone knows, the Luo family has four sons and one daughter. The daughter is the apple of the Luo family's eye, and it's no exaggeration to say that Luo Fengtang and Yang Ruoqing cherish her dearly!

Therefore, the Zuo family's relatives are currently the most important people to the Luo family!
Moreover, Zuo Jinling of the Zuo family participated in the imperial examination in the same batch as Dazhi. It was already remarkable that Dazhi passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi, but Zuo Jinling was even more impressive. He was the third-ranked scholar appointed by the emperor, and his reputation was even better!
So, not only the Luo family and the Yang family, but also other relatives and friends who came to offer their congratulations put down what they were doing and followed the procession to the door, all wanting to catch a glimpse of the third-ranked scholar!
Yang Ruoqing helped Wang Cuilian, because Wang Cuilian was the oldest and most senior member of the Luo family.

What? Where did Blacksmith Luo go?

Isn't Luo the blacksmith in a hurry to pick up his sister Luo Da'e from Zhoujia Village? He hasn't returned yet!
Therefore, Wang Cuilian, the eldest member of the Luo family, stood at the front as their representative, supported by Yang Ruoqing and Xiao Qiao on either side.

Luo Fengtang was standing behind him.

After Luo Fengtang came Dazhi and Luo Wuyou, and then Ronggu led Tuantuan and Yuanyuan, while Shaoyao held Nini.

The posture for welcoming them was very particular. As for the other relatives and friends watching, they all consciously moved to the sides to make room for the Zuo family's carriages and horses.

On the other side of the road, the Zuo family's arrival was quite a grand affair!
Leading the procession was Zuo Jinling, riding a black steed.

After more than half a year apart and the rigorous training of the scientific expedition, Zuo Jinling, riding on horseback, had long since shed the boyishness between his brows and was now a spirited and energetic young man.

Behind him was a low-key yet luxurious carriage, and inside sat Madam Zuo.

There was another carriage following behind the first one; Zuo Junmo should be sitting in that carriage.

Further on, things got even more impressive. The Zuo family's servants drove eight mule carts, each mule with a red flower tied to its head, and the carts were laden with boxes and boxes of gifts.

Further back, servants carried gifts in pairs. Among these gifts were bleating goats, wild boars with their limbs bound and mouths gagged, and various lively fish, shrimp, and other aquatic products from the Great Lakes.

There were lobsters almost as long as an arm, crabs as big as washbasins, and turtles as thick and heavy as stone mills...

These things are truly rare treasures for the people of Changping Village, who have lived at the foot of the mountain for generations.

So when the Zuo family's group arrived, the crowd stirred and became excited.

At this moment, Yang Ruoqing and the others quickly stepped forward to greet the Zuo family with the most sincere and enthusiastic attitude...

Some pleasantries.

Yang Ruoqing and Wang Cuilian helped the white-haired, youthful-looking Old Madam Zuo into the main hall of the Luo family.

Zuo Jinling, as the new son-in-law, made his first visit and was very humble. Especially when Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan surrounded him and loudly called him brother-in-law, this young man, who could remain calm and composed even when participating in the imperial examination, had his handsome face visibly flushed and became a little reserved...

Luo Wuyou's cheeks were also burning, but this was her own territory, and she couldn't afford to lose face. She also had to help Zuo Jinling out of the predicament.

So she used both hands to grab her two younger brothers by the collars from behind, lifted them up from beside Zuo Jinling's legs and put them aside.

"Go play somewhere else, don't bother the adults!" Luo Wuyou said.

Tuantuan and Yuanyuan immediately made faces at Luo Wuyou. Tuantuan said, "Sister is afraid we'll bully brother-in-law!"

At that moment, the simple-minded Yuan Yuan had a sudden inspiration. She must have overheard a saying somewhere, because she immediately imitated the adults' tone, shaking her head and saying, "Hey, that's what they call a girl who grows up and leaves home!"

Everyone around who heard this couldn't help but laugh at the child's innocent words.

Luo Wuyou's face flushed red instantly. If it weren't for so many relatives and friends watching, she would have almost disciplined her two younger brothers today.

I want to teach them a lesson about the authority of an older sister, especially about beating up the younger brother; I need to do it early on.

While they're still young, fight them while they can. When they grow up, they'll be all big and strong, and then you'll have to jump up and beat them.

A slap or a punch might be like a tickle to them, but for you, their older sister, the rebound force could make your hand hurt for a long time!
At the critical moment, Zuo Jinling appeared.

He bent down, scooped up his two brothers-in-law, and said, "Come on, your brother-in-law will take you to play in the backyard!"

"Great!"

"My brother-in-law is the best!"

"Sister is good too!" Zuo Jinling corrected, her eyes glancing at Luo Wuyou out of the corner of her eye.

Luo Wuyou raised an eyebrow. "You're smart enough to know your place at this crucial moment."

"Wuyou, you should go too. They're naughty, so go and keep an eye on them!" Yang Ruoqing took this opportunity to send her daughter away as well.

"Okay!" Luo Wuyou had the same idea, but she didn't want to go over there on her own initiative, because there were many guests at home today, and she had to help her parents greet them.

Now that Yang Ruoqing has taken the initiative to give the order, it suits her just what she wanted.

Watching Luo Wuyou jog to catch up with Zuo Jinling and Tuanyuan, Yang Ruoqing smiled with satisfaction.

The old lady Zuo beside her was also all smiles, and she gently patted Yang Ruoqing's hand, sighing, "Qing'er, thank you so much for giving such a precious daughter to our Zuo family!"

Yang Ruoqing liked hearing this, and she stroked Old Madam Zuo's hand: "I am also grateful to Old Madam and Brother Zuo for raising such a prodigy as Jinling, who will become my and Fengtang's son-in-law!"