There are too many female protagonists with deceased husbands in the Qin Dynasty's Past Books.

Hu Meier nodded in agreement, but a troubled expression still crept onto her pretty face as she stammered, "But I've never seen the customs and culture of Korea, I'm afraid..."

We had no idea how to arrange the moon-viewing party.

After racking his brains, he finally came up with some information about the customs of the Baiyue region and the usual banquets held at the manor. Then, he received a request from Li Kai, who suddenly appeared and made a specific request.

Hu Meier's feelings at this moment were like that of someone who had just started a project and suddenly had another client.

That was utter despair.

“I know this request is indeed difficult for you, Miss, so I specially found an expert in this field for you. Moreover, he and you will definitely have a good understanding and there will be no need for any adjustment.”

Hey, if I turn around and run now, will it be too late?

Staring with dead fish eyes, Jiang Mo was quite dissatisfied with Li Kai's unauthorized actions, but it was too late to back down now.

It was just like when I finished drinking the porridge and was then told by Hu Meier that I had passed the test.

From the very beginning, he was never given a chance to refuse. Even if Jiang Mo reversed time and didn't drink that bowl of porridge, he would still pass the test by stepping out the door with his right foot the next day.

"Jiang Mo, are you very familiar with the customs and culture of South Korea?"

Although she already had a vague expectation in her heart, Hu Meier still couldn't help but be a little surprised when she saw Jiang Mo being pushed forward by Li Kai.

"It's purely because Lord Li is being too kind; I really don't know anything about it..."

"Hey, not at all! Brother Jiang is a wonderful person in every way, except he's a bit too modest. After chatting with him yesterday, I realized he has extraordinary insight!"

Jiang Mo attempted a desperate struggle, but was interrupted by Li Guan before he could finish speaking.

Seeing Li Kai's relentless praise, Jiang Mo's lips twitched slightly, and he secretly vowed:

Just you wait, one day I'll drink you completely under the table, strip you naked, and throw you outside!

Li Kai was completely unaware of the murderous intent Jiang Mo was suppressing. He was so engrossed in playing the role of matchmaker that he didn't even notice Jiang Mo's frequent glances at him. He simply interpreted them as Jiang Mo's tearful gratitude.

All I can say is that being love-struck is truly terrifying.

"Oh dear, it's getting late, and my men are still waiting for me! I won't bother you any longer, you're busy, no need to see me off!"

Li Kai glanced at the sky outside the window, pretending to look serious, then exclaimed and stood up.

Li Kai waved his hand repeatedly to decline Hu Meier's offer to see him off, then turned and left, leaving Jiang Mo and Hu Meier alone in the study. He hummed a little tune as he happily departed.

He was quite pleased with his performance.

That's all I can do to help you, Brother Jiang. Don't bother with thanks or anything like that. I just hope you can put in a good word for me with Hu Meier in the future.

In the study, Hu Meier looked at Jiang Mo with a rather embarrassed expression.

For so many days, she had been ordering Jiang Mo around to do all sorts of things, but this was the first time the other party had allowed Jiang Mo to enter the study. This was mainly because Hu Meier rarely came to such a place to handle serious matters.

For a moment, she was at a loss as to how to get along with Jiang Mo.

Jiang Mo, without any hesitation, resignedly walked to his desk with dead fish eyes, picked up his pen, and scribbled a line of large characters in the preparation plan:

Prepare a thousand catties of fine wine and liquor.

Following Jiang Mo to the desk, Hu Meier, expecting some good idea, took the desk and saw this line of text. She immediately raised her hand and punched him in annoyance:

"Still drinking? Didn't you drink enough yesterday?"

"Should I have someone throw you into a vat of liquor and let you soak until you've had your fill before you climb out?"

"Second Miss, you're wrong. It's not that I want to drink, but if I want to relieve my homesickness, what could be more effective than fine wine? Haven't you heard the saying, 'What can dispel sorrow? Only wine'?"

"But what does this have to do with moon gazing?"

"Of course it's related. As the saying goes, 'Raise a cup to invite the bright moon, and with your shadow, you become three.' How can a beautiful day and a festive occasion be complete without fine wine and delicious food?"

Jiang Mo rattled off one line after another, leaving Hu Meier completely bewildered.

In reality, he only had one thought in his mind: "Fine, fine, Li Kai, you want me to organize the moon-viewing party, huh? I'll make sure you're all set up perfectly."

Don't even think about going back until you're half-drunk!

Chapter 61 It's not enough to just give in.

What to do during the Mid-Autumn Festival?

As a native of the Great Foodie Empire, the first thing that popped into Jiang Mo's mind was naturally eating mooncakes, the custom most deeply associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Even though mooncakes can be eaten anytime.

But it seems that only on those few days throughout the year does it taste particularly delicious.

It's a pity that Jiang Mo is no longer fortunate enough to enjoy the exquisite desserts produced by modern technology, such as snow skin mooncakes with sugar fillings.

However, you can still try some traditional mooncakes.

Even if Jiang Mo himself doesn't know how to make pastries, surely Huoyu Manor has a pastry chef? As the planner, Jiang Mo's main job is to provide inspiration and ideas.

Even something as simple as just talking should be given a try.

"The cake is round like a full moon, with irregularly shaped petals resembling those of a melon, and carved like lotus flowers. It is filled with rose, osmanthus, and mixed fruits, and has a flaky crust on the outside..."

"There are also sugar buns, filled with sesame seeds, and as big as the moon..."

On the silk, Jiang Mo not only described the characteristics of Mid-Autumn Festival delicacies in words, but also drew illustrations.

Imagining how delicious the mooncakes would look, Hu Meier looked down at her creation and fell into deep thought.

Although the lump of stuff I have looks almost exactly like the picture.

But Hu Meier felt that no pastry should have such a dark color, and as for its taste...

Anyway, Hu Meier herself refused to eat it.

Before Hu Meier could speak, Jiang Mo silently took a step back, crossing his arms in front of him in a clear gesture of refusal: "No, I absolutely will not try it."

"But someone has to taste it to know how to improve the flavor, right?"

Feeling a little guilty, Hu Meier lowered her head and gently poked the surface of the mooncake with her delicate fingertips, silently comforting herself: at least the surface feels quite crispy.

"Shouldn't the chef be the first to taste it?"

Jiang Mo retorted to Hu Meier with an impeccable reason, while the latter lightly wiped her fingertips and said very confidently, "But it looks awful."

"It tastes awful, and you made me do it..."

Jiang Mo looked speechless. Just as he was about to reiterate his refusal, Li Kai's figure suddenly flashed before his eyes, and he immediately had an idea.

"Huh? This... isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

When Hu Meier heard Jiang Mo say that he had found a sucker who was tasting the food, she was quite happy. However, after learning about the other party's identity, she couldn't help but hesitate.

"He didn't poison her, what's there to be afraid of? Besides, didn't you say you wanted to test his feelings for the young lady?"

Jiang Mo revealed a wicked smile, gestured towards the even more wicked pastry in front of him, and whispered in Hu Meier's ear, "Isn't this your chance?"

A moment later, Li Kai accepted the food box that Jiang Mo handed him with a look of delight:

"I really need to try out her new dessert..."

The joyful words and radiant smile froze on Li Kai's face. Staring at the charcoal-like black lump in the food box, for a moment Li Kai couldn't help but wonder if he was having a nightmare.

Nightmares and such are not real.

But the devil's whisper rang unmistakably in Li Kai's ears: "Lord Li, the young lady is still waiting to hear your reaction after you've eaten..."

Mooncakes are a must-eat.

But what else can be done during the Mid-Autumn Festival besides eating mooncakes? For Jiang Mo, who used to live in modern times, that was something he couldn't really say.

Moon gazing?

That goes without saying, the event is already called the Moon Appreciation Festival, why would he need to specifically remind us?

A sacrifice to celebrate a bountiful harvest?

Jiang Mo and the others don't need to worry about that. The sacrificial ceremony will be held at the very beginning, and it will even be more grand than the subsequent moon-viewing ceremony. It will be presided over by Lord Huoyu, with Hu Yuer making preparations and arrangements.

Let's drink and sing!

This was indeed a good idea, and Jiang Mo had put it first in the preparations. Even though Hu Meier had deep doubts about the event, she still prepared plenty of drinks.

Moreover, it's a very timely osmanthus wine.

Once Li Kai enters the game, Jiang Mo will incite his subordinates and the people of the manor to take turns toasting him until he is drunk.

Jiang Mo couldn't think of any other customs or traditions besides these.

However, those simple activities alone were not enough to satisfy people, nor could they attract the attention of everyone in Huoyu Manor, thus creating an opportunity for Jiang Mo.

Indeed, after reluctantly slacking off for a while, Jiang Mo suddenly realized that the moon-viewing event might not be a bad opportunity.

Huo Yu Gong is charitable and generous, and he has always been exceptionally kind to the servants of the manor. He certainly won't be stingy with Qi Lele for this moon-viewing party he's prepared.

As long as it's grand and interesting enough, everyone's attention will be drawn to the moon-viewing party.

This is an excellent opportunity to explore the secrets of the Fire Rain Manor's treasure.

Thinking of this, Jiang Mo simply let loose completely, no longer confined to memories of the Mid-Autumn Festival, but instead brought out all the good ideas that could be realized.

That means there are quite a lot of choices.

It was a complete and utter collapse.

Cut down the tall and slender green bamboo, separate it into strips of suitable length and thickness, tie them up completely with the nimble movement of your fingers, and then cover the surface with a thin layer of gauze.

The smooth touch of his fingertips brushing against the silk made Jiang Mo pause involuntarily.

He only realized, when he had come up with the idea and the plan was halfway done, that papermaking had not yet been invented in this era, and paper lanterns and the like did not exist at all.

Even if we start promoting papermaking now, it certainly won't catch up with the moon-viewing festival.

However, any problem that could be solved with money was no problem at all for Hu Meier. After listening to Jiang Mo's report on the lantern project, she waved her hand without hesitation:

Using translucent silk will yield even better results.

Thus, the scene unfolded where Jiang Mo finished assembling the lantern's frame and covered it with a light veil. Under his nimble fingers, the delicately curved fish-shaped lantern took shape.

With just a few more touches of paint, a rather exquisite lantern is complete.

In fact, Jiang Mo and his group didn't need to do these tasks themselves. After explaining the instructions, the skilled craftsmen in the manor could do them even better than they could.

But Hu Meier couldn't resist finding it novel and interesting.