The road to wealth of a peasant widow

It was not even lunch time yet, but the servants had already set up the pots and the barbecue grill to prepare lunch for their masters.

Yes, they are going to have a picnic outside today.

The ingredients are all processed at home, and some are semi-finished products that can be eaten with just a little processing. The adults mainly eat barbecue, while the children's lunch is prepared by the cook who comes with them.

However, it’s almost time for dinner, why haven’t Suisui and her second sister-in-law come back yet?

Chen Cui was a little worried. Even though these two men were good riders and there were people following behind to protect them, she still felt uneasy when she didn't see them for a long time.

Just as she stood up and looked into the distance, she saw a group of people appear in her sight, heading towards where they were stationed.

Chen Cui saw Zhang Hongjuan in a red dress and Sui Sui in a green dress in the crowd. However, there seemed to be a lot more people in the team, especially a conspicuous carriage.

"Go and greet the young lady and the second mistress and ask them what's going on." Chen Cui instructed a maid beside her.

When the group of people approached and dismounted on foot, Zhang Hongjuan hurried forward and informed Chen Cui of the situation of this extra group of people.

"Mother, I met these people not far away. They said they were from the Yongchang Marquis's mansion. They were going to the farm to do some work. On the way back, their carriage broke down and they asked us for help. I took the initiative to bring them back. Please don't mind."

Zhang Hongjuan looked a little uneasy and told Chen Cui what had happened.

Although she and Sui Sui agreed to help this group of people, as the sister-in-law, she should take responsibility when taking her sister-in-law out, so she didn't mention Sui Sui's matter.

Upon hearing this, Chen Cui felt relieved.

It's just a favor to help someone, and these people are from the Earl's Mansion. Helping them can be considered as making good friends, it's not a big deal.

"No, everyone has inconveniences when they are away from home. If you have the energy to spare, it is our duty to help others. Just free up one of our carriages for them. You go and arrange it. Once it is done, come over for dinner. We are waiting for you!"

Chen Cui smiled and gave instructions. Seeing Sui Sui jogging over with sweat all over her forehead, she quickly called her back, "Why are you running? If you sweat all over, be careful not to catch a cold if the wind blows you!"

Sui Sui smiled and said, "You don't know me yet. I'm in good health. I don't catch a cold that easily. I haven't even had a cough this winter. Don't worry!"

As she spoke, she stretched out her arms and showed Chen Cui her arms and little fists to show that she was strong and healthy!

"Look at you, what kind of girl would say she is strong? You really have no shame!"

Chen Cui couldn't help but laugh. She reached out and gently touched her daughter's forehead. Sui Sui reached out and hugged Chen Cui's arm, and the mother and daughter laughed together.

The mother and daughter were chatting and laughing, unaware that their scene was being seen by a young man standing not far away.

This young man was none other than Wei Shaojing, the newly appointed Earl of Yongchang. He had gone to the farm to do some business yesterday. When he was returning to the city today, the bearing of his carriage broke and could not be repaired for the time being, so he stopped on the side of the road and could not move forward. He happened to run into this group of horseback riders.

Although the group was led by two women and they did not see the carriage, they had been waiting here for more than half an hour. This was the only group of people they met, so they had no choice but to ask them for help.

This place is quite far away from the city and the village, and it takes a lot of time to ask for help no matter which direction you go.

Unexpectedly, they had a carriage and were not far away, so he rode with a guard to the camp.

Looking at this group of women and children, they seemed to be on a picnic and had even made a fire, as if they were planning to have a meal outdoors.

Wei Shaojing was the only child in the Yongchang Marquis's mansion. He originally had four brothers and sisters, but he was the only one who survived. He had been in poor health since childhood, so he was taken care of very carefully, for fear that he would have another accident.

Although he was no longer weak when he grew up, he had already developed an introverted and shy personality. He had few friends and did not like to go out and socialize. Especially after he had killed three of his fiancées in succession and was given the name of a "wife-killer", he rarely went out.

Along the way, he looked at the girl in the green dress's agile figure and her lively and generous words and deeds, and couldn't help but pay more attention to her. The more he looked at her, the more he felt a strange feeling in his heart.

The carriage was arranged, and before leaving, Wei Shaojing came over to thank Chen Cui.

Chen Cui couldn't help but be polite, saying that it was all as she pleased, and politely invited him to stay for dinner.

Wei Shaojing naturally refused. They were strangers to each other. Borrowing his carriage was already a big trouble for him, so how could he feel embarrassed to stay for dinner? There were snacks in the carriage, so he could just eat them!

After the other people left, Chen Cui expressed her surprise. This Yongchang Earl was so young, probably in his early twenties at most, and even looked a little shy. Was he really an earl?

However, the eldest and third daughters-in-law have confirmed that the broken carriage left behind had the emblem of the Earl's Mansion on it, and his words and deeds were also very gentlemanly, so this should be the Earl of Yongchang.

The mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law were still discussing the family affairs of Yongchang Bo and talking about some gossip, while Suisui had already started eating.

She was eating a skewer of roasted lamb with relish. It had been cut and marinated in the morning, so it was well seasoned and just right for eating now.

Suisui not only ate the food himself, but also called out to his mother and sisters-in-law: "Mom, stop talking about that Uncle Yongchang and eat quickly. The roasted meat will get cold soon."

When the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law saw the grease stains on the corners of Sui Sui's mouth, they couldn't help but smile at each other. This girl is still a child at heart. When she sees food, she doesn't care about other things.

The children had already started eating under the care of their wet nurse, so they didn't have to worry about anything. So, Chen Cui took the daughters-in-law to eat skewers.

These barbecue seasonings were prepared by Chen Cui. In fact, they are nothing more than spices, just with different proportions. There are two types of seasonings, with and without chili powder. These can be added according to personal taste.

Except for Li Wanqing, the other four women had good appetites. The roasted meat and vegetables were rolled up in small pancakes. Under the spring sunshine, they had a special taste, and everyone ate a lot.

Li Wanqing ate more vegetables and then drank some porridge. She has always had a small appetite, and even after she recovered, her appetite did not increase. No matter how delicious the food was, she could not eat much, and she could only taste a little of the grilled meat.

After the group finished this unique lunch, they rested for a while under the shed, letting the children play to digest the food, and then let the servants pack up and go home.