Chapter 192 Preparing to welcome guests

Author: That sour candy

Chapter 192 Preparing to welcome guests

Chen Fan looked at Zhang Ci: "Invisible army? A large number of soldiers living as ordinary people?"

Zhang Ci nodded lightly: "Absolutely."

"Then how to check? It seems to be a peaceful time now, and those soldiers will not go out to engage in large-scale operations like robbers. How can we find out the clues?"

"It's just an investigation by the way. If there are bandits, we will suppress them. If there are thieves, we will catch them. If there are spies, we will eliminate the spies. If there is no such situation, we will investigate the people's livelihood and the administration. Otherwise, why not send officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Ministry of Personnel, and the Ministry of Punishment?"

"That's at least ten days and a half, right? When will the governor and county magistrate come?"

"At least ten days later, probably half a month later." Zhang Ci said with a smile.

"You've been on a business trip for so long?" I'm not afraid of being deprived of my job.

"You don't have to worry about your job. He was snatched away in just a month. The bowl was not stable, and it fell just the same even if he stayed at home." Zhang Ci smiled.

The next day, September 15th, Chen Fan and Huaishan returned to Wangjiadun with a few servants and tidied up the house and Suyuan. Liu Huairong returned to the Liu family to report the matter.

"Master Zhongshu Ling will come to Liu's house tomorrow?" Mr. Liu was surprised and panicked, "Do we have time to prepare?"

"There was enough time. Miss Chen arranged their lunch in only half a day that day, and she even thought of asking me to come over to add more people." Liu Huairong said.

"Can it be the same? A common meal in a hurry is also affection. This has been agreed in advance, so we can't be too casual." Mr. Liu looked solemn.

Liu Huairong smiled: "Father has also experienced many banquets, and his experience is quite rich."

Mr. Liu still had a solemn look on his face: "How can that be the same? That's Mr. Zhongshu Ling." He lowered his voice and said, "If he went to the magistrate's house, the magistrate would definitely be shaking all over."

"That's natural. Officials are more concerned and nervous than us." Liu Huairong smiled. He has been in contact with those officials in the past few days, but he is not afraid of them anymore.

"What other arrangements do you have?" Mr. Liu asked.

"They will go to Wangjiadun this afternoon and live in Suyuan. It will take them ten and a half months. In a few days, the governor and the county magistrate will come to attend the banquet and take the rice back."

Mr. Liu was inexplicably relieved: "Su Garden? Fortunately, there is Su Garden. The adults can live in peace and quiet for a while. Chen Yatou was really right when she built a garden."

Liu Huairong smiled: "That's because my father is wise and generous, and he is willing to let her build so many houses."

Mr. Liu shook his head: "I just thought that she dared to buy the salt-alkali land, so she must have a big heart. She must have a purpose in building a garden. Even the residential village behind, I believe it will come in handy in the future. .”

Liu Huairong said: "Yes, first of all, we can get together as a family to eat and enjoy the scenery. It felt very comfortable to eat in the garden on the day of the move. In the future, we will have a place to entertain people when we get to know more people. This Su Garden But as soon as we opened the door, we welcomed distinguished guests."

Mr. Liu smiled: "Let's go sit in the old lady's room for a while. There are still many things to arrange."

When the old lady heard the two people talking about the matter, her lips trembled, but she couldn't speak. She rubbed her face with her hands, took two deep breaths, and then spoke: "We are also going to entertain the high officials from the capital. ?”

"Yes, he is still the prime minister." Liu Huairong nodded vigorously.

"What about the other adults?" the old lady asked.

"One or two will come to accompany you. The other adults will stay in Wangjiadun." Liu Huairong said.

"Then how should we prepare?" The old lady was inexperienced.

"Just follow our usual standards and add a few more delicate dishes." Mr. Liu pretended to be calm.

The old lady gave him an angry look: "Stop pretending to me. You might have been so panicked just now."

The eldest lady couldn't help laughing and said, "Mom, please don't tear him down."

The old lady smiled: "What are the arrangements for Miss Chen these days?"

"Kill pigs, sheep, and fish. There are fresh vegetables in the field, and we make some pastries. Every day we have a small bowl of health-preserving soup, with lotus roots, seeds, pears, lilies, etc. It is said to moisten the lungs, remove dryness, and soothe the mind and calm the mind." Liu Huairong.

replied.

"This girl is really smart and considerate. She used to make some soup for us to drink every day before we moved house. She is not here anymore. I drink the soup cooked by others, but I just don't feel the taste." said the old lady.

He also nodded in agreement.

Liu Huairong smiled: "The cook has also learned a few dishes these days, and I will cook them for my grandmother."

The old lady disagreed: "With the same materials and the same method, different people will make it with different feelings. We don't care, we just hope that Zhongshu will satisfy you."

"Master Zhongshu ordered us to come to Liu's house for dinner to show our status and reputation. If we feel more relaxed, Master will be happier."

The old lady smiled and nodded: "That's right, hurry up and get ready. Prepare some more things for Miss Chen to bring over. Her room is still empty."

Chen Fan is actively preparing. The sanitation needs to be cleaned, the flowers and trees need to be trimmed, the pots and pans need to be sufficient, and dinner needs to be prepared...

At about four o'clock, the large group of people arrived at Wangjiadun, and villagers and pedestrians watched curiously from a distance.

Most of the flowers on the flower gallery have fallen, but some roses are still blooming brilliantly. The flowers on the edge of Su Garden are also blooming enthusiastically in autumn: the three colors of hibiscus flowers have attracted many people's interest; the white orchids

It is white and flawless, exuding an elegant fragrance, and smells refreshing; the dahlia flowers are huge and lush, and you will feel better just looking at them...

There were still many people under the flower gallery, some sitting under the rose bridge, and some looking at the flowers from the east and then returning to the flower gallery to rest and eat and drink. Yan Shoulu looked at this scene and immediately exclaimed in an exaggerated voice: "Wow

, so many people? This is more lively than some markets."

Wuzhong Su responded and said: "Yes, the streets in some small counties are really not that lively, let alone those rural markets."

Several officials from the Ministry of Revenue opened their eyes wide: "How can something like this be done in the countryside?"

Zhang Jiuyan, a prison worker, also became romantic: "If this flower gallery were in the capital, all the ladies would flock to it."

Chen Fan and Huaishan came over to greet the adults. They were not in a hurry to enter the house and courtyard, and stood on the road looking at the flowers. Yan Shoulu looked at the tall white orchids beside the warehouse and asked Chen Fan: "What kind of flower is this? It's unexpected."

Is it so fragrant?”

"This is a white orchid. The tree can reach a height of five or six feet. White orchid means elegance and nobility. You can give the flower to your best friend or your loved one."

"Giving white flowers to others?" Yan Shoulu couldn't accept it.

Chen Fan smiled: "Let's go into the courtyard first and place the carriages and horses. It will be easier to go out to enjoy the flowers later."
Chapter completed!