"There hasn't been much going on at home lately, but it's just that the Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon, and the family is about to start getting ready.
"My father wants to entertain his colleagues and subordinates. In the past, my mother was responsible for hosting the official's wife. It's rare for my grandmother to come over this year, so why not let her do this?"
"My grandmother is of high generation and has a distinguished status, so I shouldn't trouble you, but I'm thinking that this year may be my father's last year in Yongzhou Mansion, and the reputation among his colleagues is also very important.
"Before, my father wrote a letter to ask for credit from everyone, and he was praised by everyone. If my grandmother can come forward to receive the female relatives, I think it will win more praise for my father."
Shen Tianshu knew in his heart that the person Mrs. Shen didn't want to use the most right now was the Xu family. Naturally, this proposal was directly addressed to the other party's heart.
The reason why she related it to Shen Zhonglei's reputation was just to pave the way for Mrs. Shen.
Sure enough, Mrs. Shen nodded directly and said: "You can think of this level now. It is really rare. Due to circumstances and reasons, I really should show up once. The Mid-Autumn Festival is quite suitable."
"Yes, the granddaughter asked the family to start getting ready." Shen Tianshu nodded, and then said as if he just remembered something, "By the way, grandma, Yuan Lin sent a message back saying that he would bring a few people with him. My classmates and friends came to Yongzhou to play, so my family got ready in advance.
"My granddaughter thought that the friendship between classmates still needs to be carefully maintained. For example, my father and Mr. Zhao were classmates back then. Now they still have a close relationship after so many years, and they can help each other in the officialdom.
"This is the first time that Yuan Lin invites a classmate to his home as a guest. The family should entertain them well. My granddaughter plans to ask someone to clean up the courtyard next to Yuan Lin's residence and select a few girls and boys who are smart and know how to handle things.
"If they want to go out to play, there is no need to hold back. They can just send a few more servants to follow..."
The more Shen Tianshu said, the more worried Mrs. Shen became. Finally she couldn't help but interrupt and said, "Don't worry about this. Their children's nature is like rain when the wind blows. The Mid-Autumn Festival is meant for family reunion." Aren’t the holidays celebrated at other people’s homes? Are we allowed to let our children go to other people’s homes to celebrate the holidays?”
"According to me, you may not be able to bring any of his classmates back by then. Why do you have to prepare so early? It won't be too late to prepare when they really come from Hengzhou Mansion."
"Yes, my granddaughter is too anxious, or my grandmother is thoughtful."
"Grandma, granddaughter, there is one more thing that you need to decide." Seeing that Mrs. Shen's eyes were gradually showing impatience, Shen Tianshu put Shen Yuanlin's matter aside, and then changed the subject and immediately talked about what she was most concerned about now. Ershang, "Autumn is coming soon, and many medicinal materials and supplements this year will be on the market one after another.
"Aunt Ping is pregnant at home now. Although Aunt Guo has not confirmed her pulse yet, the Kwai Shui that was supposed to arrive has been delayed for a few days. In a few days, Dr. Zhang can come over to diagnose her pulse.
"So when it comes to purchasing medicinal materials and supplements, in addition to the amount prepared for grandma, father and mother, should we increase the purchase this year compared to previous years?"
"This is serious business!" Old Mrs. Shen immediately became energetic, and the impatience in her eyes turned into approval, "You are such a careful child, I actually forgot about this matter. I should buy more. Good, otherwise when you want to use it, you may not be able to buy a good one right away."
"Then I wonder how much more is appropriate to buy compared to previous years?"
Mrs. Shen pondered for a moment, thinking that Mrs. Xu would not be able to enjoy these things next year, so she said: "Just buy 30% more. Good medicinal materials and supplements, even if you can't use them all at home, you can still get them as gifts.
"By the way, remember, when you have bought everything, ask someone to send a copy to Mr. Chen." Mrs. Shen said and warned, "You have to learn these knowledge of maintaining personal relationships. It will be useful when you get married and start your own business later.
"If anything is not done carefully at that time, it will not only embarrass the husband's family, but also people will say that the mother's family did not teach her well..."
As Mrs. Shen was talking, there was suddenly some commotion outside. She frowned displeased and asked, "What's going on outside? There are no rules at all!"
Chunlan walked in quickly, glanced at Shen Tianshu first, and then said: "Old lady, it's the eldest lady's maid Mingyu who came here to find her. She said she has something important to do with the eldest lady."
Shen Tianshu stood up hurriedly and said: "My granddaughter usually neglects to discipline the servants. I ask my grandmother to forgive me."
"Let her come in. I want to hear what happened to make her panic like this." Old Mrs. Shen said with a stern face.
Chunlan had no choice but to turn around and go out, and soon brought Mingyu, who looked anxious, into the house.
"Slave Mingyu has seen the old lady." As soon as Mingyu entered the room, her knees softened and she knelt down.
"What do you want from Shu'er?" Old Mrs. Shen asked.
"Slave..." Mingyu looked at Shen Tianshu in a panic.
"Whatever grandma asks you, just answer it honestly and see what I do." Shen Tianshu's tone was a little angry.
Mingyu still looked embarrassed and hesitated to speak.
"Why, is there anything else in this family that I can't know?" Old Mrs. Shen raised her eyebrows, and her aura immediately became fierce.
"Grandma, don't be angry. Mingyu doesn't understand the rules. I will punish her well when I get back!" Shen Tianshu said, looking at Mingyu and said angrily, "Why don't you tell me now!"
"Yes." Mingyu swallowed hard and plucked up the courage to say, "I just learned that Madam went to the front office today, and for some reason she wanted to break into the master's study.
"Rong An was stopped by the master's order, and the lady also ordered someone to break one of Ron An's arms.
"I don't know how it happened. I was bumped into by the master who had just returned. The master was furious and started fighting with his wife. The two of them had a huge quarrel at the back of the study. I don't know what the situation is inside now..."
"How outrageous!" Old Mrs. Shen said angrily, "She is a housewife. She made a mistake and she didn't just stay in her room to think about it. She actually meddles in other things. No wonder your master is angry."
Mingyu raised his eyes and peeked at Mrs. Shen's face, and whispered: "And I also heard that the woman living in the backyard of Qianya's study is not some girl brought back by the master, but someone from Prince Rui's palace..."
"What?" Mrs. Shen was really shocked now, "Really or not? Why are people from Prince Rui's Palace in the front office?"
"To tell you what the old lady said, it should be true. Many people in the front yard saw two young men walking out of the back yard of the study, with the badges of Prince Rui's Palace hanging on their waists.
"They said they were passing by us on errands and didn't want to reveal their identities, so they stayed at the front office for a few days. Unexpectedly, my wife believed the rumors and actually brought someone to knock on the door..."
"What a sin, what a sin!"
Old Mrs. Shen is now filled with regret. How could she have been so blind in the first place to choose such a wife for her son?