The journey of the only child of a peasant family to take the imperial examination

Chapter 412: Spending Money to Buy Trouble

Logically, the elders should also give gifts to the new bride, but the families are all ordinary people and do not have anything valuable to give away.

It’s really difficult to decide what to give as a gift!

It was Zhang who came up with the idea yesterday, asking everyone to make some small gadgets within their ability. It was enough to show the intention, and there was no need to pretend.

So today Qian Youyi received the barley tea made by Li, a whole copy of "Taoyao" copied by Daya, and a heart-shaped knot made by Wuya.

Qian Youyi didn't expect to receive a very decent gift. After all, she knew the situation of other relatives in her husband's family.

Therefore, after thanking them one by one, they told the maid to put them away properly, giving everyone enough face.

Everyone was relieved to see that the things were not rejected. They kept complimenting Xu and Zhang Laoer for finding a good daughter-in-law who was sensible, considerate and filial, which gave Xu and Zhang Laoer enough face.

This greatly satisfied Xu's vanity.

After recognizing the people, the housekeeper began to instruct the maids to serve the meal.

There was one table for men, one table for women, and one table for children. Even though there were only five children, they were not squeezed in among the women.

Zhuzhu was very surprised. She was already over five years old and would be six after the Chinese New Year. She had never sat at the table when guests were invited.

It is already very good if there is a small stool next to the adult stool and someone helps to pick up food for her. Most of the time, she just puts some rice and vegetables in a bowl and eats it aside.

The table is very large and filled with various dishes, which makes people's appetites grow just by smelling them.

The Ma family and their friends had already picked up their chopsticks and were eager to try.

From the moment her daughter-in-law gave her the golden lock to the moment she had dinner, Xu's heart had been filled with mixed emotions, happy at the same time as sad.

Why does a child need to sit at the table? There is a table full of dishes. It is too luxurious and a waste of money!

But I heard my relatives praising me non-stop.

Xu had no choice but to pretend to be generous and said, "It's nothing. Rich families all eat like this. My daughter-in-law has excellent etiquette and manners. You can just eat as much as you want today. Anything you don't finish will be thrown away. We don't eat leftovers at home."

At the beginning, everyone was still a little reserved, but gradually they relaxed.

Qian Youyi usually eats little, so he put down his chopsticks when he was about three-quarters full, but he did not leave the table. He just asked the maid to serve him scented tea, and he drank the tea while entertaining the guests.

This meal was the most enjoyable one Xu had had in recent days.

The food tastes better when there are more people around, and since we are all family, there is no need to worry about making a fool of yourself!

The meal took more than an hour to finish.

In the end, most people left with their stomachs full. The food was so delicious and there were so many dishes that they were afraid of wasting them and it was hard to resist eating too much.

While no one was paying attention, Zhang Lao Da and Zhang Lao San couldn't help but secretly loosen their belts, and they immediately felt much more comfortable!

It’s uncomfortable to be hungry, and it’s also uncomfortable to be too full!

After dinner, the housekeeper took everyone to the side hall, and the child was handed over to the maid to play in the side room in the backyard.

There were blazing charcoal fires in all four corners of the side hall, creating an atmosphere so warm that one couldn't help but feel relaxed.

"It's so comfortable!" Erya sighed.

"Who said it wasn't?" Shen replied.

When Erya saw that the person who answered the phone was her aunt, she suddenly didn't want to talk anymore and found a seat farther away to sit down.

"Grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, all the elders, we have just finished our meal. Why don't we play some cards to have some fun and help digest our food," Qian Youyi said with a faint smile.

"Leaf cards? What are they? Can women play them too?" asked Xu.

"Of course you can. My mother and several sisters-in-law often get together to play cards to pass the time. These leaf cards are a kind of playing cards. There are 40 cards in total, divided into four categories: "Wen Qian", "Suo Zi", "Wan Zi" and "Shi Zi", with 10 cards in each category. I'll have the maid demonstrate the rules of the game to you a few times. You will learn it after watching. It is suitable for men, women, young and old!"

When everyone heard that this was an entertainment activity often played by wealthy families, they immediately became interested.

After the maids came forward and played a few rounds, everyone began to understand a little bit, and it seemed quite simple.

But after I actually got started, I found that it was still quite difficult.

Moreover, this activity is somewhat addictive and people get addicted to it without realizing it.

Zhang also became interested. She already knew how to play, and although she was a little rusty after not playing for many years, she got back to the old ways after playing a few games.

Although everyone loves to play, they care more about winning or losing.

Qian Youyi said with a smile: "Everyone, just have fun. If you lose, it's mine, and if you win, it's yours."

When these words came out, wow, Zhang Laoer was fine, but Xu was about to have a heart attack!

In her opinion, although this is all her daughter-in-law's own dowry, she is her family and everyone else is her relative. If she spends it lavishly, wouldn't it be a waste of money for outsiders? !!!

If I had known earlier, she wouldn’t have said she wanted to go back and live there!

Xu was so regretful!

Now I can only find a way to win more and let my daughter-in-law suffer less!

Except for Xu, everyone else was in a good mood.

Although Zhang was old, he had sharp eyes and ears, and in the end he actually won a lot.

Old man Zhang sat aside with his sleeves rolled up, looking at the cards, smiling but not saying a word.

When Zhang Ping'an came back, everyone was still reluctant to leave.

There is food, drink, fun and money to be made. Where else in the world can you find such a wonderful thing!

When the housekeeper saw Zhang Ping'an coming back, he came over to ask if they wanted to serve the meal.

Xu said quickly, "Stop playing, stop playing, let's set the table. Oh, I'm so hungry!"

Zhang Lao Er also stood up and said, "Let's set the table!"

"No, brother-in-law, it's still early!" Uncle Xu was still in high spirits.

Zhang Laoer didn't care what his brother-in-law said. He strode out and Xu followed closely.

"Eat!" Zhang also spoke.

Since even Zhang said so, everyone had no choice but to follow her and go eat.

After the meal, Qian Youyi prepared a return gift according to etiquette.

Everyone returned home with a lot of gains today.

After the guests had left, Mrs. Xu couldn't help but say with a heartache, "Daughter-in-law, you must stop being so extravagant. I know you are the daughter of a wealthy family and your dowry is generous, but even if you had mountains of gold and silver, you can't stop spending like this!"

Qian Youyi had been mentally prepared for this and said seriously, "Mother taught me that I really don't have enough experience in some interpersonal relationships. It's almost the New Year, and relatives and my husband's classmates will inevitably have to visit each other. Why don't you stay here for the time being and we can talk about returning to the old house after the New Year. You can also help me with some advice. My husband is an only son, so there is no question of dividing the family. Naturally, this family still depends on you and father. What do you think?"

Xu was immediately flattered by the compliments, and her unhappiness was relieved a lot.

She just can't stand being flattered by others.

Just about to agree.

Qian Youyi continued, "As for farming, I know nothing about it. My father gave me a farm outside the city as a dowry. It's about 200 acres. I'd like you and Dad to help me manage it so that the people on the farm don't mess with it. I wonder if you and Mom would agree?"

Mrs. Xu was both happy and anxious: "Oh, you should have told me earlier. Your father was a good farmer. Those tenants can't fool us. You will be a family when you marry into our family. Why are you saying these polite words? Of course we agree!"

Zhang Laoer cleared his throat when he heard this, but did not object. He looked very willing.

"Okay, that's settled then. Thank you, Dad and Mom," Qian Youyi said with a smile.

Xu suddenly realized that she had a heavy responsibility. This family could not do without her, and she didn't want to go back.

By the time Zhang Ping'an finished washing up and came out, everything was over.

"You are strangling my parents' lifeblood. They can't bear to see their family suffer. But this is a golden lock and a farm, the price is not small!" Zhang Pingan said.

"Any problem that can be solved with money is not a problem. It's worth it to spend money to buy troubles!" Qian Youyi doesn't care about money at all.

In her opinion, it was a great deal to spend this little money today to solve the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law problem. She had thought it was too simple before. She could stay in the room all day without thinking it was a big deal, but her parents-in-law probably still wouldn't be used to it.

Find something for them to do!