Chronicle of Farming in Muxianfu

Chapter 170 Madam Chu Visits

The room was quiet, only Mu Ai's gentle voice was flowing, and the vernal equinox listened very carefully. Ding San, who was on duty in the corner outside the house, was also fascinated by the sound, and was surprised in his heart. Black spot.

When Kong Xi came in to give an announcement, he saw him leaning on the porch pillar in a daze, with his head half tilted to the side, not knowing what he was listening to, so he frowned, stepped forward a few steps, covered Ding San's mouth, and pulled him away. On the one hand, he asked sharply, "Where have you forgotten the rules? Don't you know what to listen to and what not to listen to?"

Ding San grabbed his hand, gasped for a few breaths, and said dumbfoundedly, "Brother, I know the rules. I didn't eavesdrop on anything that shouldn't be heard. The lady was telling the story of the toad to the lady just now. I listened to it for fun." I just stood there for a while. If you don’t believe me, listen, it’s almost over.” As he spoke, he pulled him back to where he was just now, and sure enough, a sentence came from the room, “Okay, the little tadpole finally found his mother. Can we Xinger help me?” Happy for it."

Ding San immediately lost his temper, lowered his head and complained, "Listen, Madam's story is finished, I haven't heard it yet, how did the little tadpole recognize his mother?"

Kong Xi glared at him, "How old are you, and there are no rules."

Ding San chuckled, "The stories Madam told are so interesting. Uh, but, why did you come in, big brother?"

"Oh," Kong Xi suddenly remembered what he had to do, so he stepped forward two steps to the door, and said loudly, "Ma'am, there are guests outside the door."

"Who is there, do you have a post?" Mu Ai asked.

"Returning to Mrs., it is the second wife of the governor's office and Mrs. Chu's wife who knows farming affairs."

"Oh? Guard Kong opened the door to welcome the car in." Mu Ai hurriedly got up and straightened her dress, waved her hand and took out the bowls of homemade jelly stored in the space, and ordered, "Prepare some good snacks on the vernal equinox, and Xiao An will take care of them." The young master and lady changed into clean clothes, a distinguished guest arrived."

The spring equinox responded and immediately cleared the table, made tea and snacks, and Xiaoan led Xing'er out of the house.

Mu Ai came to the second gate just as Mrs. Wei Er and Mrs. Chu got off the car. Behind them was a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl, wearing a light blue brocade dress and an ivory butterfly pleated skirt. Well-proportioned and beautiful, she is a gentle and pleasant girl.

Mu Ai greeted them with a smile, and said pleasantly, "Sister-in-law and Mrs. Chu come to sit in my small courtyard today? But you know I made a new dessert today, so you came here to taste it?"

Mrs. Wei Er laughed, took her hand, and said with a smile, "No, I came here because of the delicious food at your place. Look, not only Mrs. Chu and I are here, but even her young lady is here." Come together, you are not allowed to hide your secrets."

Mu Ai said with a painful face, "Oh, if I knew you were coming, I would go back to the village tomorrow and make it."

A few words made Mrs. Chu laugh, as well as the slightly cautious girl behind her.Mrs. Chu stretched out her hand and led her daughter to Mu Ai, and said, "Yi'er, come here to greet Mrs. Xian."

Miss Chu bowed and saluted as a junior, and said, "Madam Xian is well." There was no swaying in her posture, and her voice was clear and gentle, which made people know that she was a girl who had received good boudoir training.

Mu Ai quickly helped her up, looked at her carefully, and said with a smile, "Mrs. Chu is really blessed to teach her daughter so gentle and polite."

Mrs. Chu hurriedly said a few words of politeness and modesty, but, whoever a mother doesn't like to be praised like this, the smile on the corners of her mouth and brows increased by three points.

The four entered the hall, Mu Ai let them sit on the soft couch, Chun Equinox came in with a mahogany square plate, bowed and saluted, first brought four plates of snacks down, and then held them in both hands and held them in front of everyone. A small blue and white porcelain bowl was placed, half filled with a light green paste, exuding a faint sweet smell.

Miss Chu carefully looked at her curiously, but she pursed her lips and refused to ask questions in a very polite manner.Mrs. Wei smiled, "I didn't expect my sister to really have delicious food here. I thought you were coaxing us just now. But, sister, can you tell sister-in-law and Mrs. Chu what it is and why the color is so beautiful?"

Mu Ai also laughed, "I said that if there is good food, there is good food, so I can't lie to my sister-in-law." Then she picked up the small silver spoon at hand and scooped out a piece of translucent jelly, "This is my jelly. The sweet jelly made from a special ingredient obtained on the sacred mountain is quite delicious, but due to the lack of ingredients, I only made less than ten bowls. If it is not a coincidence for you to come today, I am afraid that it will be missed at any time You can't eat it. Come, sister-in-law, Mrs. Chu, Miss Chu, please try it, I hope you like it."

"Oh, it's so precious, I want to taste it." Mrs. Wei Er also picked up a silver spoon and put a piece into her mouth. It was really fragrant and tender, and it melted in the mouth.So he praised, "This sweet jelly is really delicious, smooth and tender like a very soft fish fillet, but why does the fine product have a special fragrance, slightly sour, and sweet in the sour. I really said It’s not good, but it really suits our women’s taste.”

At this time, Mrs. Chu's mother and daughter also tasted it, and they also praised it. Miss Chu ate three bites in a row, only to realize that she was a little rude, and quickly put down the spoon in her hand.

Mu Ai looked at her with a very friendly smile, "Miss Chu, you don't have to follow any rules and etiquette, just eat as much as you like. It's not a banquet here, no one will pick these things."

Miss Chu's face turned slightly red when she heard this, she lowered her head and replied softly, Mrs. Chu smiled and said, "My daughter has been locked up in a boudoir all day long, and her temper is too soft, which hurts me. Bully."
Mu Ai smiled and said, "No, Ms. Chu is soft on the outside and strong on the inside. Besides, she has the support of her natal family, and she knows the rules and etiquette. To marry such a good daughter-in-law, her husband's family can't help it. I know how to be happy."

When Ms. Chu heard her mother talk about her husband's family, her face turned even redder. She lowered her head and took a silver spoon to eat the jelly.

At this time, Xiao An reported outside the door, "Madam, the Eldest Young Master, Young Master, Miss, and Master Cheng'er have come to pay their respects."

Mu Ai smiled and said, "Let them in."

Xiaoan opened the door in response, Dayu took the lead and led his brothers and sisters in, and under the guidance of his mother, he gave the junior ceremony to Mrs. Wei and Mrs. Chu respectively.

Mrs. Wei Er stretched out her hand and pulled Dayu over, sized her up carefully, and said with a smile, "As long as our family Tao'er comes back to the house, she will keep whispering in my ear all day long, saying how hardworking this kid Dayu is, how can he still be so hardworking?" Said, forcing him to count on his hand all day long, otherwise he would be left behind. Our whole family still guessed what kind of child it was, but we only found out when we saw it today. This child is indeed a good boy who is stable and polite. It was a great thing to get along and study with him.”

Mrs. Chu also pulled Xing'er into her arms, and echoed with her, "That's right, these children seem to be smart and sensible."

Mu Ai patted Cheng'er and Simba's small bodies, and said with a smile, "These two are naughty, and they made me angry a few days ago, but they are very smart in reading and writing, and it saves me a lot to teach them." A lot of strength."

Mrs. Wei Er and Mrs. Chu praised again, and Mu Ai asked Dayu to bring his two younger brothers back to his room to play.He hugged Xing'er again and pointed at Miss Chu, "Xing'er, this sister Chu is here for the first time, why don't you take sister Chu for a walk in the yard?"

The little girl looked at the beautiful sister opposite, and nodded happily, "Well, Xing'er is the host and wants to greet the guests. Sister Chu, Xing'er will take you to see the picture book my mother drew for me, okay?"

Miss Chu glanced at her mother, and after getting her consent, she agreed with a smile, got up and led Xing'er out, and Xiao An followed to serve her.

Mrs. Chu praised again, "No wonder Mrs. Wei and Mrs. Xiao put their children in Mrs. Xian's place to take care of them. Mrs. Xian is really good to the children. The children are well behaved, and each of them is full of spirit, not like Some children are a little stupid when they are governed by the rules."

"They're all smart kids, I'm just giving some advice on weekdays." Mu Ai said a few words modestly, Chun Equinox stepped forward and took down the small celadon bowl, and brought another pot of honey water that had been brewed, and Mu Ai held the pot herself, Poured half a cup for each of Wei Chu and asked, "Sister-in-law and Mrs. Chu are here this time, is there any news from Liancheng?"

Mrs. Chu nodded and said, "Yes, the people I sent to Liancheng have returned. Although they didn't find out anything too detailed, it's better than nothing. But, I have to trouble Mrs. Xian again."

"Madam Chu, don't be polite, let's listen and see what I can do to help." Mu Ai took a sip from her teacup and said with a slight smile.

"Uh," Mrs. Chu thought about it carefully, and said, "the dim sum that the old lady of the Yang family likes to eat is peach cake and sesame balls. As for other dishes, there is no taboo, but fish is her preference. Mrs. Yang likes to eat beef, and Yang The master likes to drink soup. The other sisters-in-law and uncles did not find out."

Mu Ai was overjoyed, fortunately the old lady of the Yang family liked only the ingredients she could produce, otherwise, it would be really tricky.As for fish, beef and soup, there are many recipes at the Autumnal Equinox, just pick a few simple and easy-to-learn ones and teach them to Ms. Chu.

She was glad in her heart, but she didn't show any overly relaxed expression on her face, she just nodded lightly, "These two kinds of dim sum that Mrs. Yang likes to eat are the two best sold in Shiweitian. This fall, I Leave some more ingredients for Miss Chu to prepare.” At this point, she pondered for a while, “My maid also knows how to make sauced beef, and happens to be able to make two kinds of fish soup, so I can teach Miss Chu together. Believe that these are enough."

Mrs. Chu was overjoyed, she quickly thanked her, and finally said solemnly, "Madam Xian's great help today, our Chu family will definitely remember it in our hearts, and we will repay you generously."

Mu Ai added new honey water for her with a smile, "Madam Chu is serious, I also have a daughter, how can I not understand the heart of being a mother, I wish I could keep my daughter by my side for the rest of my life, as long as it can make her less I will try my best to do whatever I suffer a little bit. Besides, my little help today is just a little effort, so don't take it to heart. "

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