After the Republic of China

In the cold wind, everyone gathered in the courtyard, and it was not too cold. They chatted about catching fish in full swing, and the atmosphere was lively.

Seeing everyone like this, the Luo family relieved their depression.

Luo Cheng loves to be naughty the most, and he doesn't feel ashamed to be exposed by Uncle Zhang.

He laughed and said: "That girl Xiaodong showed off, saying that Uncle Zhang and Leizi took her to break the ice and smash fish every year. If I didn't do this this time, she might laugh at me later."

Everyone knew Xiaodong's habits, so they couldn't help laughing.

There was no fish in the basket, and after a few words, everyone lost interest in talking about it.

It was getting late, so Uncle Luo greeted the kitchen and asked his wife to lead the daughter-in-law to set up a table.

Luo Cheng is a lively person, and he is quite familiar with everyone, so he is very relaxed.

Although Zhang Leizi doesn't talk much, he is familiar with the Luo family and is not reserved.

What's more, Uncle Zhang and Uncle Luo have been friends for many years, and they will not stop their son from being warm with the Luo family.

These few guests are at ease, and the atmosphere is lively.

In addition, Shao Yunshi sent good wine and a meal, and everyone was very satisfied with the meal.

After dinner, it was already very late, and the city gate was probably closed, so Brocheng didn't go back to the city, but went back to Zhang's house with Zhang's father and son.

In a flash, the seventh day of the first lunar month arrived.

The Tian family affairs have not yet been settled, but Luo Congbai is busy.

Luo Congbai was busy visiting Liao's house again, and Shao Yunshi was also busy here with her grandmother to the Liao's house for a banquet.

Mrs. Liao specially invited Mrs. Shao's family to the banquet because her mother, Mrs. Qiao and Mrs. Shao, had been friends for many years.

However, it was cold in winter, Mrs. Shao was not willing to take her little grandson there, and she secretly reported her second granddaughter to Mrs. Bai, and she was grounded at home, so she did not take her with her.

On this day, Mrs. Shao only brought Shao Yunshi there.

This relieved Shao Yunshi's master and servants. Although they don't know how the old lady knew about Shao Xiuxue's letter to Bai's newspaper, it didn't prevent them from having fun secretly.

After all, if Shao Xiuxue made a fuss outside, it would be embarrassing for the Shao family and her client, Miss Shao.

The master and servant went to Liao's house with secret thoughts.

Because of their family background, the guests at the Liao family's banquet must be extremely lively.

Today is just to hold a banquet for Mrs. Qiao. The old man doesn't like too much noise, and there is a war outside. Mrs. Liao is filial to her mother and cares about the current situation, so she only invites some family friends and old friends of her mother.

Shao Yunshi and her party were not blocked at the gate of Liao's house.

On the seventh day of the lunar new year, the weather was good, and it was just right to hold a banquet.

There is an open hall in the Liao family, which is connected to the large garden of the Liao family, and has an excellent view.

The male guests sat and chatted in the living room, and the female guests sat in this open room.

Arriving here, Shao Yunshi breathed a sigh of relief, and also had time to enjoy the scenery.

Everyone chatted and laughed for a while, then Mrs. Qiao took Shao Yunshi's hand, and said to Mrs. Shao who was beside her, "I still remember when Lan Xiang was a girl, and everyone was envious of her. It's amazing, it's even more prosperous than her aunt back then."

Because today I want to see the old ladies and wives, Shao Yunshi tidied up carefully according to everyone's ladylike attire.

A thick cashmere dress in pink satin, with a girdle of wide striped vines sprinkled with gold leather, a pair of light gold soft-sided wide-soled small leather boots, and a light gold cape of white fox fur.

With such an orderly appearance, the whole person looks festive, yet not ostentatious, very restrained and dignified.

The most exciting thing is, after removing the cloak, Shao Yunshi's inner dress.

Her hair is combed into a simple two-pronged fishtail braid, her forehead is adorned with a simple blue diamond pendant, her ears are also paired with blue tassel earrings, and her wrist is wearing a gold bracelet inlaid with sapphire. None of the rest.

But with such a simple dress, it doesn't seem to be neglecting the main family, nor does it steal the favor of the young ladies of the main family, but it is also incomparable to many young ladies.

Everyone in the room was acquaintances, the wives listened to Mrs. Qiao's praise, and also scrutinized Shao Yunshi once, and they were all full of praise.

Those who are interested have already started to ask Mrs. Shao about Shao Yunshi's age and marriage.

Mrs. Qiao and Mrs. Shao made an agreement in the early years that the two families wanted to be married, but unfortunately, none of the children they gave birth to was suitable.

However, the Shao family has two suitable young ladies.

Of course, in the eyes of Mrs. Qiao, being a concubine is a bit embarrassing, but the Bai family in the capital suddenly rose up and relied on quite powerful military figures, which is debatable again.

Mrs. Qiao's daughter, Mrs. Liao also likes Shao Yunshi very much. There are many children in his family. Although the youngest Lao Qi is a few years older than the Shao family's children, it is suitable.

She didn't think as much as her mother thought, and she looked down on Bai's identity the most.

Seeing what everyone was thinking, she was afraid of being overwhelmed by others, so she hurriedly interjected: "Your young ladies are not bad, but our children are not so good."

Mrs. Liao is a very cunning woman. Most of the children in the Liao family are born to her. The other children have grown up and have families. Only one biological old son, Lao Qi, is still dangling.

When Mrs. Liao said this, the other wives agreed no matter what they dared to do. Even the old Mrs. Shao, who had always thought highly of herself, became humble and praised the children of the Liao family repeatedly.

However, there was a person with a gloomy face all the time, sitting on the sidelines and watching everyone flattering each other, and she even took a few more glances at Shao Yunshi.

The sensitive Shao Yunshi caught her like this, and naturally Xiaodong also saw her, and Qi Qi frowned involuntarily.

Because they still knew that this person was the widowed lady of the Liao family.

Mrs. Liao's family has never attended such banquets very often, and she is very arrogant, she rarely looks at anyone, why is she staring at herself today?Is it because everyone mentioned her just now?
Shao Yunshi, who had no idea what to do, could only restrain her emotions and calmly deal with the wives on the field.

Xiaodong is not as good-bred as Shao Yunshi, so she naturally knows Mrs. Liao's gossip, so she made a note of it in her heart, thinking, when she goes back, she will check it out carefully, and don't ask others to plot it.

Their actions were very covert and did not attract anyone's attention. Everyone on the field was still chatting very lively.

Mrs. Liao respects people who are good at studying. Although she is married to a soldier, she still likes to classify herself as a cultural person.

Therefore, she was very courteous to Mrs. Shao, who came from a scholarly family, and said to Mrs. Shao with a smile, "Why didn't you bring the young master here today? It's been so many years since there were no children around, it's strange."

Mrs. Liao really didn't say this in vain. Mrs. Liao had a lot of children married, but it was a pity that none of the daughter-in-laws were pregnant and had children. It was no wonder that she was so rare about children from other families.

Mrs. Shao knew Mrs. Liao's heart troubles, and replied kindly: "My kid is still asleep, and he couldn't play last night. I'll bring it next time. Don't think he's making a fuss."

Mrs. Liao said with a smile: "Why do you dislike him? I just like his small appearance. He is clever and wicked. At first glance, he will be very promising in the future."