Crossing the farm gate, the whole family reunites in the disaster year

There was no need to stay in front of the stove to prepare the cold dishes. After all the dishes were served on plates, someone came to invite Lin to take her seat.

Because of Cui Jingwen, Lin not only came to help in the kitchen, but also had to sit at the main table at mealtime.

The birthday banquet was divided into two parts, the inner and outer courtyards. The female members were all in the inner courtyard, where eight tables were set up.

As soon as I entered the inner courtyard, a formally dressed woman came up to greet me with a smile. After the introduction, I found out that she was the eldest daughter-in-law of the Xu family, and also Xu Changyi's eldest sister-in-law.

"Auntie, come here."

The eldest daughter-in-law of the Xu family smiled warmly. She did not look down on Lin because she was a peasant woman. She became closer to her in just a few words. She never stopped talking since she met Lin.

"...I didn't expect that my aunt hasn't brewed wine yet. Among the piles of gifts today, my father-in-law only held those two jars of wine and refused to let go. He insisted on bringing them to the table so that everyone could taste them together..." The eldest daughter-in-law of the Xu family said with a smile.

There is nothing more joyful than giving a gift that touches the other person's heart. Lin also smiled after hearing this.

"As long as Old Doctor Xu likes it, I'm glad. We didn't brew much this year, so we'll brew a few more jars next year so Old Doctor Xu can enjoy it to his heart's content."

As they were talking, they had already arrived at the table.

Lin was arranged to sit in the middle seat, neither too far nor too close to the host family, which was perfect for a quiet meal.

In the village, a clean cotton dress is considered very prestigious, but when it is worn at the banquet, it is so plain that people can't help but pay attention to it.

After all, those who could come to the birthday party of Old Doctor Xu were either rich or noble. Lin's table was filled with the wives of merchants. The brand new silks were dazzling, not to mention the golden jewelry on their heads and wrists.

In comparison, Lin was dressed worse than the servants in a wealthy family.

However, because it was delivered personally by the eldest daughter-in-law of the Xu family, they just treated her as a poor distant relative of the Xu family. They nodded in a friendly manner, said hello, and then threw it aside.

Lin was happy to have some free time. After being busy for the whole morning, facing a table full of delicious food, she just wanted to have a good meal and then take some time to observe the guests' comments on the dishes, especially the side dishes she made.

At this time, someone picked up a crystal roll.

Under the thin vermicelli skin, the various shredded vegetables are clearly visible, and the colorful appearance is very eye-catching.

"As expected of Old Doctor Xu's birthday banquet, I've never seen this dish before. Is it something from the capital?"

Lin ate the food and listened with her ears perked up.

"Probably not. I lived in the capital for a few years before and have never seen this dish."

“It tastes good too, you all should try it…”

Everyone at the table took their chopsticks, and the crystal rolls were the first to be finished. The situation was similar at the other tables.

Hearing the people around him praising this dish, Lin, the chef, was overjoyed.

The birthday banquet was over, and as others left one after another, Lin also prepared to go to the kitchen to pack up and leave for home.

At this time, a servant came to ask Lin to come over, saying that it was Doctor Xu who wanted her to come over.

It was the first time that Mrs. Lin met the old doctor Xu. She quickly straightened her clothes and followed the servants to the front yard.

Doctors are respected, and Old Doctor Xu is not only an excellent doctor, but also provides free medical treatment to the people on a regular basis. Lin respects him from the bottom of her heart, but she was surprised to see Old Doctor Xu in person.

Already half drunk, he hugged Cui Jingwen, calling him "good nephew"...

"mother!"

When Cui Jingwen saw Lin come in, he felt like he had seen a savior.

"Mother Jingwen is here, come and serve some tea, please sit down, and don't be shy."

In addition to Old Doctor Xu, there were a few people in the room that Lin didn't know. For some reason, the way these people looked at her seemed full of eagerness.

“Is this the man who made the wine?”

It turned out that they came for the wine. Lin breathed a sigh of relief and nodded slowly at them.

Seeing Lin admit it, several people hurriedly asked: "Is there any wine left? I want it all."

"Sell it to me. I'm willing to pay sixty taels per jar."