Although Baiyunxi can go in, she doesn't want to go to a place like the ancestral hall. Anyway, she doesn't really belong to the Bai family at heart. Why go to meet other people's ancestors?
What if some of her ancestors came to her at night and scolded her for occupying a magpie's nest?
"Mom, you really don't want to go?" Bai Anjing wiped his hands and said worriedly.
"It's enough with your cousin, so I won't make any more trouble."
Baiyunshan and Xiaosi and Xiaowu cleaned the ancestral hall in advance and wiped all the altar tables clean.
Mrs. Zhang came over to help her prepare the offerings. As for Mrs. Zheng, apart from her pleasant words, she had not seen anyone at all since that day.
All you need to do is prepare all the necessary offerings and don’t want to participate in anything else.
Bai Yunxi looked at her daughter's low bun, with the silver hairpin she bought for her on it, and the small fabric flowers she made on her temples, arranged in order. The one reaching her ear was only the size of a fingernail, not to mention, it was so pretty.
Although there were many kinds of buns in this period, the most popular among country people were various low buns, mainly so as not to delay work.
Li and Du also wore low buns. They were both wrapped in their favorite headscarves and fixed with silver hairpins. They were clean and neat, and had a unique style.
Even Yaya has two buns, tied with several brightly colored tassel straps and small bells at the end, which looks cute and tight.
Looking at the new clothes and appearance of the family, Bai Yunxi raised his hand and stroked her bun. It was also a low bun, but on the back of her head, with two silver hairpins, which was dignified and steady, suitable for her age.
Mrs. Song Wang, who came to help, had just left her house when she saw the Bai family members going to the ancestral hall. She didn't even find Bai Yunxi's figure in the crowd, so she couldn't help but frown, quickened her pace and ran towards the Bai family.
As soon as I entered the door, I saw Baiyunxi watering the flowers with a homemade watering can. She opened her mouth and started chanting,
"Hey, when can't you water the flowers? Why don't you go with such a big event like offering sacrifices? Xiao Wu is your own son. How can there be any reason for a mother not to go to offer sacrifices to the ancestors? You let others steal the limelight."
Mrs. Song said, snatching the watering can from her hand and placing it on the flower bed, staring at her angrily.
Seeing Mrs. Song's anxious look, Bai Yunxi patted her hand and said comfortingly,
"There are already enough people going there. The ancestral hall is such a big area and it's so crowded. Besides, I'm not interested in activities like offering sacrifices."
Seeing Mrs. Song's disapproval, Bai Yunxi shrugged her shoulders innocently and joked to herself,
"My ancestors usually like male dolls, so I won't join in the fun."
Listening to Bai Yunxi's unreasonable tone, Mrs. Song glared at her speechlessly, "I thought something went wrong again, but it turns out you don't want to go."
Thinking of the problem she was worried about, the Song Wang family couldn't help but laugh. It was just that before, but now this Baiyunxi is not easy to mess with. Coupled with Xiao Wu's status as a scholar, the Bai family members don't dare to embarrass their orphans and widowed mothers.
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"You don't take such an important thing seriously. If it were anyone else, you might not be able to get the limelight. After all, ancestor worship is a big deal, and it's your own child. As a mother, no one is willing to give up such a good opportunity."
Listening to Song Wang's disapproving tone, Bai Yunxi chuckled lightly,
"Whether I go or not, I am still the mother of the scholar, and this cannot change... The day after the scholar from Xiaowu Middle School came back, we went to his father's grave to comfort Yunhui's spirit in heaven. As for the ancestors, the descendants of the Bai family are so
There are many, no less than me."
Hearing Bai Yunxi's explanation, Song Wang was stunned, thought for a moment, and finally agreed.
"That's right. Since you know what's going on, I won't say any more and will go and help. Today is a big day for your family and you are the mistress of the house. All you have to do is treat the guests decently."
Mrs. Song said, tied her own apron on her body, turned around and went to the kitchen.
At the same time, Mrs. Zhang also entered the door in a hurry,
"I'm not late, am I?"
"It's early, don't worry."
Bai Yunxi looked at the apron at Zhang's waist, smiled and flattered her,
"My cousin sister-in-law has to work hard today. When the banquet is over, we sisters can have a good drink."
"That's a good idea. Let's get drunk later, haha..." Mrs. Zhang laughed and went straight to the kitchen.
The head of the house has already said that the people coming to my cousin's house today are all important people, so they must be treated well and cannot be neglected.
Bai Yunxi looked at her neat posture and followed her to the kitchen with a smile.
Looking at the nieces and nephews of the same clan working in the kitchen, these people were hired with the help of Mrs. Zhang. They are all hard-working people and good at work.
Today's chefs, in addition to Du and Zhang, are both good cooks, and with good ingredients, it is definitely a luxurious version of home cooking.
Originally, she thought of going to the town to invite a chef to serve as a sign of respect. But then she thought about it, both the dean and Chang Xiucai were scholars, and they were noble and refined.
Such people can't stand extravagance and extravagance. If she goes too far, it will put the cart before the horse and make people think that her family is exaggerated and not simple enough.
Treating guests with more authentic home-cooked dishes can really highlight the integrity of students from poor families like them.
After much deliberation, Bai Yunxi still handed over the task of taking charge of the dishes to Du and Zhang. It was enough for them to cooperate.
Moreover, she has already tried several hard dishes, and they taste really good.
While they were chatting, little girl Yaya ran over in a pink dress.
"Grandma, there's a visitor at the door. It's a mule cart."
Bai Yunxi glanced at the clock subconsciously, who came in so early?
After thinking about it, Bai Yunxi still led Yaya and walked quickly towards the door. As soon as he went out, he saw Chang Xiucai helping a woman get off the mule cart, followed closely by a girl in pink and purple clothes.
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"Welcome the distinguished scholar."
Bai Yunxi stepped forward, leaned over slightly, and said hello to Chang Xiucai before looking at the mother and daughter beside him, waiting for introduction. Although he could guess the identity of the other party, there was no such person in his memory.
Just in case, she didn't speak.
Chang Xiucai nodded slightly when he saw Bai Yunxi coming.
"Brothers and sisters, you're welcome. This is my wife, Meng, and my daughter Hui. When I learned that you were having a banquet today, I was afraid of not having enough manpower, so I brought them over to help. Meng is usually at home, and occasionally prepares banquets, which is quite handy.
, if my brothers and sisters don’t dislike it, you can discuss it with Meng if you have anything to do.”
"Yunhui and I are as close as brothers, and we also regard Xiaowu as our own son. There is no need to be restrained by siblings. If there is any problem, just speak up."
As soon as Chang Xiucai finished speaking, Meng stepped forward and held Bai Yunxi's hand, smiling gently.