I trade in both worlds

Seeing this, the angel began to read the second imperial edict: "By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: The Xu family of Xuzhuang Village has been loyal and dedicated to the country and the people for generations, and is granted a clan archway to be built."

"Engrave the four characters '天下忠良' to honor his virtue. All members of the Xu family are granted three years of tax exemption to show the emperor's great grace. I hope that the Xu family will continue to work hard and make new contributions to the country and the people. I decree this."

As soon as these words were spoken, thunderous applause and cheers rang out all around, and the joy on the villagers' faces was beyond words.

The clan leader took it with both hands, knelt down and bowed: "Long live our emperor, long live our emperor, long, long live our emperor."

There was an indescribable excitement and pride in his voice.

The clan leader looked up at the angel, tears glistening in his eyes: "Angel, this is the glory of our Xu family, and also the grace of our emperor. We must remember it in our hearts, live up to the emperor's grace, and devote ourselves to the country and the people."

The angel nodded slightly, his expression slightly relieved: "Patriarch Xu, Madam Xu, the emperor's will has been conveyed. I hope you will live up to the emperor's expectations and continue to serve the court and benefit the people."

The clan leader quickly replied: "Lord Angel, we, the Xu clan, will remember the emperor's grace and devote ourselves to the country and the people."

The angel smiled with satisfaction and continued, "Chief Xu, this time I came here, in addition to announcing the imperial decree, I was also ordered by the emperor to personally see the customs and practices of your Xu Village."

"I wonder if the clan leader could show me the way so that I can have a glimpse of Xu Village?"

The clan leader nodded and agreed: "Angel, please follow me. Although our Xu Village is not big, we have beautiful scenery and simple folk customs. We will not disappoint you."

The patriarch invited Li Wenyuan to accompany the angels in touring Xu Zhuang.

They walked through the fields and saw the villagers working hard in the fields.

Walking across the small bridges and flowing water in the village, I felt the tranquility and beauty of the countryside.

The angel praised the scenery and customs of Xu Zhuang and said he would report what he saw and heard here to the emperor.

The second grandmother called on the women of the clan to start preparing the meal. They killed chickens and ducks, stewed meat and made soup, and they were very busy.

After Xu Xu placed the children at Xu Jizong's house, he returned to his own home, found some red paper, and prepared several red envelopes, ready to give them to the angels when they left.

After the tour, the angels returned to the tribe's lobby, which was already filled with sumptuous meals.

Seeing this, the angel said politely: "Chief Xu, you are so polite. I came here just to announce the decree and to see the customs and practices of your Xu Village. I didn't expect you to prepare such a sumptuous meal."

The clan leader quickly replied, "Lord Angel, this is a small gift from our Xu Village. You have come from afar, so of course we must do our best to be a good host and entertain you well."

As he spoke, the patriarch warmly invited the angel to take a seat.

The angel was not polite and went straight to the main seat and sat down. The patriarch and Li Wenyuan sat next to the angel and dined with him.

At the dinner table, the clan leader and the angel continued their conversation. The angel asked, "Clan leader Xu, the potato planting in your Xu Village is truly amazing. I wonder how you managed to achieve such a successful trial planting?"

The clan leader smiled and said, "Lord Angel, this is all based on the planting method given by the foreign vassal. We slowly explored and planted it."

Upon hearing this, the angel nodded in approval and said, "You villagers in Xu Village are also hardworking and simple, and deserve praise."

The clan leader replied modestly: "Your Excellency Angel, you are too kind. We in Xu Village are just doing our part to contribute to the court and the people. This is what we should do."

After the meal, Xu Xu handed the prepared red envelope to the angel to express his gratitude and respect to the angel.

The angel took the red envelope and said to Xu Xu with a smile, "Madam Xu, I appreciate your kindness. I hope that Xu Village can continue to maintain the tradition of loyalty and make greater contributions to the court and the people."

The clan leader also handed over his red envelope and said with a smile: "Lord Angel, we are honored that you came to announce the decree and visit our Xu Village this time."

"We will definitely remember the emperor's grace, live up to his expectations, and continue to work hard to serve the court and the people."

Hearing this, the angel nodded with satisfaction: "I hope you can continue to work hard and make new contributions to the country and the people."

After saying this, the angel stood up and prepared to leave.

The clan leader, Xu Xu and the villagers saw the angels off to the village entrance and watched them go away.

After seeing off the angels, the clan leader looked at Xu Xu's hand and said excitedly, "Xu Xu, you not only brought honor to our Xu family, but also brought glory to the entire Xu Village."

"It can be said that it brings honor to our family. No matter what, we must celebrate this time. We must do it in a grand manner so that everyone in the county will know about our Xu family in Xu Village."

The clan leader was overjoyed. He had thought that the court would at most give Xu Xu a small reward, but he did not expect the reward to be so generous.

This really brings honor to the Xu family. We will open the ancestral hall tomorrow to offer sacrifices to our ancestors and make them happy too.

Xu Xu was almost embarrassed by the praise: "Second Grandfather, all this is thanks to the blessing of our ancestors and the support of the villagers."

The clan leader waved his hand, signaling Xu Xu not to be too modest: "Don't talk about this, what's important now is how we celebrate."

"Second Grandpa, how do you want to celebrate?" Xu Xu asked with a smile.

The only way to celebrate is to have a banquet and invite a theater performer. I don't know what the clan leader thinks.

The clan leader pondered for a moment, a hint of pride flashing in his eyes: "Let's set up a buffet, right in the large open space at the entrance of the village, so that everyone can come and participate. Our Xu family has never been so glorious before."

Xu Qinglin, who was standing nearby, said: "Dad, how about inviting a troupe to liven things up for a few days? This will not only amuse the villagers, but also show off the grandeur of our Xu Village."

Xu Xu nodded in agreement: "That's a good idea. We can build a stage at the entrance of the village."

When the clan leader heard this, he immediately smiled and said, "Okay, that's settled! Invite a troupe and set up a buffet for a few days. Let's make Xu Village lively!"

Xu Qinglin nodded and asked, "Dad, how many days will it take?"

The clan leader thought about it, slapped his thigh, and decided: "Six days! Six sixes are auspicious, we will set up the event from the chen hour to the twilight hour, and let everyone in the surrounding villages know that as long as they come to Xu Village, they will have food to eat and wine to drink!"

"Okay, just six days. Everything will go smoothly, which is a good omen. The opera troupe will also perform for six days. Let them rehearse more performances and make them more lively so that the villagers can enjoy the performances." Xu Qinglin also echoed.

"Isn't this too extravagant?" Xu Xu was a little worried.

The clan leader laughed and said nonchalantly, "Xu Xu, you are a first-rank lady now, what's the big deal about this?"

"We in Xu Village have finally had such a happy event, so of course we have to celebrate it! Don't worry about it, we will take care of everything!"