Chapter 9 Underestimate
"Oh, the word "Spring Equinox" is very well written." Aunt Liu looked at the invitation written by the Spring Equinox and also expressed her feelings like Li Yan.
Shi Chunequin only thought she was trying to compliment herself, but she didn't take it seriously, "I'm just afraid that I'm stupid and can't even do small things like writing invitations."
"How could that happen?" Aunt Liu felt even more rare when she saw that she was not arrogant or impatient at such an age. The old lady was indeed not the one whom Chu Ling casually chose. Although the family background of Shi Chunequin is poor, it does not mean that she has no other outstanding features. Her calm temperament alone is not comparable to her two daughters.
Aunt Liu was irritated, but she didn't show it on her face, "Your post is very well written, generous and decent, without any omissions."
"Really?" Shi's eyes lit up. No matter how arrogant or impatient she was, she was always a sixteen-year-old girl. She suddenly received recognition from her elders and felt happy.
"Really." Aunt Liu smiled and affirmed her, and continued: "The invitation is written, and we will have to prepare seats for the tea party next."
Which ladies can play well, which ladies can get along with, and which one is not in line with which one are all important considerations. If you do wrongly answer any one, you will not be able to enjoy it.
Shi Chun Equinox watched Aunt Liu line up the seats while listening to her wives from each family. The lady's nature was as clear as her family, and the admiration in her eyes could not be stopped.
Aunt Liu did not hide her own personal information, and she told her everything she knew. As for whether she could remember the vernal equinox at the time, it depends on her ability.
By the time the seats were arranged, the mind was not enough at the vernal equinox, but Aunt Liu had not stopped yet. "Seats were arranged, we still had to prepare refreshments. The county magistrate's wife liked sweets, it was best to prepare winter melon candy and rose tea. The eldest lady of the Caobang prefers date paste. The second and third lady like osmanthus cakes. They can make a pot of Longjing to relieve grease. The boss of Yunxiang Silk Satin Village and her daughter do not like sweets. They can let the kitchen fry a plate of salt and pepper to serve Tieguanyin, and... "
"Auntie Liu!" Shin-Equinox interrupted her unbearable, "I can't remember it anymore. I wonder if you can write it on paper and let the Equinox go back and prepare one by one?"
Aunt Liu paused, then suddenly realized and nodded, "Of course!"
After writing down the tea party one by one, Aunt Liu raised the final problem, "In addition to these teas, you also need to prepare some precious teas for everyone to appreciate to show your own feelings and background. This kind of thing has always been organized by the host of the tea party. I don't want to interfere, and I have to make it up to you."
"Yes, Aunt Liu."
Shi Chun Equinox agreed, but he was eager for Aunt Liu to arrange it for her, but she knew that she could not do anything, otherwise the meaning of the old lady asking her to hold a tea party would be gone. Fortunately, she might not understand other things, but she had some knowledge of eating.
Just because she was often assigned to work in the kitchen in the past, the chefs in the mansion liked her very much and taught her a lot of skills in cooking. Over time, she gained certain achievements in food.
Unfortunately, this kind of thing is not like piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and there is no competition, otherwise she might be able to compete with those ladies from a wealthy family.
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The day of the tea party came soon. At the Spring Equinox, he got up early and wore a long lotus-green dress. He looked dignified and elegant, and his daughter's agility. This was the first time she hosted such a big scene. She couldn't help but feel a little nervous. Fortunately, everything was ready. As long as there was no big mistake, there would be no problem. The only thing that made her feel sorry was that the first time she had a banquet for guests after getting married, but her husband was not by her side.
Chu Ling left suddenly, and now five days have passed. I don’t know if the Lord of Huating County has calmed down.
Yu Atu stood behind her to serve. Seeing that she was wearing makeup was even more amazing than usual, she couldn't help but sigh, "Grandma is so beautiful, she will definitely be able to overwhelm the audience today!"
Shi Chunequin smiled shyly. She didn't plan to suppress anyone, but just thought that she would not embarrass Chu Ling.
Women are to please themselves, and Chu Ling is the one who can make her dress up.
"It's almost time, it's time for us to set off."
Shi Chunequini stood up and subconsciously glanced at Yu Atu. She has learned the rules well these days and has become much more calmer than when she first came. It seems that her previous worries were unnecessary. Yu Atu was not as overestimated as she imagined.
The tea party was set at Huxinyuan, Chu's family. When Shi Chunequin and others arrived, Aunt Liu and her party were already waiting there.
There are many beauties in the Chu family. The Lord of Huating County and Chu Lingyan are no longer mentioned in Liuzhou. The couple of daughters born to Aunt Liu have always attracted much attention at banquets of all sizes in Liuzhou. The eldest daughter Chu Qian is gentle and charming, knowledgeable about books and rituals, and the second daughter Chu Ying is pretty and lively and innocent. Although they are not as glorious as Chu Ling at the banquet every time, they have always been the focus of the crowd.
Although the tea party was not grand, they also dressed up carefully because they couldn't let others steal the limelight in their own territory.
"My sister is getting better and better." Chu Qian looked at Chu Ying, who was wearing bright clothes, and she could not hide her envy. Girls love bright colors, and she is no exception. Unfortunately, she has always been arbitrary. If she wears bright colors, it will be inappropriate. Instead, Chu Ying is lively and young, and when wearing bright colors, she will shine. The two sisters stand together, and Chu Ying can always suppress her.
"Sister is not bad either." Chu Ying smiled proudly. She has always been very confident in her appearance.
Although she is only a twelve-year-old child, many things have been deeply rooted since she is sensible, such as beautiful and ugly appearance, and the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children. Adults always think that children will not think too much, but in fact, when they compare with each other, children have learned to observe their words and expressions.
"Sister, guess what will that rusty bun behave like later?" Chu Ying pretended to be naive, but did not hide the hatred in her words.
Chu Qian looked at Aunt Liu nervously and whispered: "What a rustic bun, that's our sister-in-law!"
"What's wrong with my sister-in-law?" Chu Ying looked disdainful, "This background cannot be changed. The local bun is just a local bun. Even if she flies to the branch, she can't become a phoenix!"
"Enough, Ying'er!" Aunt Liu interrupted her angrily, "I'll just talk nonsense all day long!"
Chu Ying curled her lips, and before she could argue, she heard Chu Qian’s reminder, “Here you come!”
She looked up and saw that the spring equinox was coming in a long lotus-green dress with small flowers embroidered on it. The skirt was embroidered with small pieces of flowers, which were not very expensive, but it complemented her calm temperament. Looking at her facial features, people who usually don’t apply makeup suddenly put on rouge, just like a green crabapple suddenly blooming, the color from light to dark, from the original delicate bud to the bright and radiant. Every frown and smile makes people intoxicated and cannot take their eyes away.
Everyone was a little confused, but Chu Ying clenched her fists secretly. She really underestimated this local bun. She usually looked plain and innocent, but she dressed up with her heart in the tea party, which amazed the audience. Isn’t this Chunxin trying to steal the limelight from the two sisters?
How can such a scheming woman be worthy of the best child in the Chu family?!
Chapter completed!