Traveling through time as a peasant girl to turn things around

Two days ago, the Chai Mansion sent out invitations, inviting all the prominent families to bring their children. That day, the Chai Mansion was bustling with activity. The chefs from the Prince's Mansion had also arrived, and with the combined staff of the two mansions, the kitchen was even busier. Guoguo estimated that they would have to prepare over thirty tables of dishes. Chicken, duck, goose, beef, mutton, pork, and even every kind of fish and shrimp in the water. Ye Heng asked the women from Duke Lu's Mansion to help.

Early in the morning, after breakfast, Li Ru, Zhang Baohua and their maids stood at the gate. A carriage came from a distance and stopped in front of the Chai Mansion. Two ladies got out of the carriage. The guards helped to park the carriage aside and also helped to feed the horses.

The visitor took the initiative to say, "We are from Duke Lu's Mansion and have come to attend the banquet." Zhang Baohua took the invitation and said, "Come in, come in quickly." "I am Zhang Yingniang, the wife of Lu Pingzhang, the eldest wife of Duke Lu's Mansion. You can just call me Yingniang. This is my second brother's wife, Ji Cong. The prince said that we should come and help with some work." As he spoke, he walked into the hall. Old Lady Li stood up and said, "Dear guests, please come in and serve tea." A woman brought tea and served it. Zhang Baohua said, "Please sit down. We are from a small family and have come to the capital. We are not familiar with the big families. We would like to ask you to help take care of us." As she was speaking, Guoguo walked in. Zhang Yingniang and Ji Cong knew Guoguo, the Princess of Yeheng. They had also heard their parents talk about the Chai family many times, and they quickly stood up and saluted, "Greetings, Princess." Guoguo said, "No need, please sit down. Our two families have a close relationship, so we asked the two aunts to come and help. You know we're from the countryside, so we don't know many people. We wanted you to help look after the guests!" Zhang Yingniang said, "I heard my mother tell me back home, so we're happy to come." Old Lady Li said, "Thank you, ladies." Zhang Yingniang said, "Auntie, I'm happy to help." Old Lady Li said, "Okay, okay." Guoguo said, "Let's go to the gate." "Okay, okay."

Li Ru, Zhang Baohua, Ji Cong, and Zhang Yingniang, along with some maids, greeted the guests at the gate.

Carriages arrived one after another, carrying invitations. "We are from the general's mansion," Zhang Yingniang whispered, "This is the wife of the first-rank general, whose name is Wang Juan'er." The maid next to the lady said, "We are from the general's mansion. This is our master, the general's wife, Madam Wang, coming with her daughter!" Zhang Yingniang: "Please come in, Hong'er, bring the lady in." "Yes, master." "Madam, please follow me." The general's wife wondered why a maid was leading the way. Guoguo looked at the lady's expression and said, "Madam, please come in." Guoguo said to Qin, "You and Xiaohong lead the people in." Qin: Yes. "Madam, let's go, follow me." Wang Juan'er watched as the people at the door ignored them, so she had to follow them in.

Guoguo said, "Aunt Zhang, this general's wife has high standards!" Zhang Yingniang said, "Let's just stick to the rules. Just wait and see."

Zuo Xiaoqian, Li Dong's son, Ma Xiaohong, and his wife arrived in a carriage. Li Dong got out first. Guo Guo quickly arranged, "Guards, take the carriage to the stable in the backyard and feed the horses." Guards replied, "Yes, Master."

Zhang Yingniang knew it was her family when she heard it, and asked, "Who is this?" Guoguo: "My grandmother, uncle and them." Zhang Yingniang: "Please come in quickly." Li Ru took them there. Li Tong asked, "Where are sister Guoguo and brother?" Guoguo: "Inside the house. You can go to the greenhouse to play." "Okay." Li Dong couldn't hold the child anymore, and the child ran off to the ground. Ji Cong: Hello, madam. Zuo Xiaoqian: "Okay, hello, madam." Guoguo said: "Aunt, go in, grandpa, you and uncle go to great-grandfather's study." Li Dong: "Okay, don't worry about it, we'll go by ourselves."

Zhang Yingniang: "Look how nice your family is, and how close they are. I envy them." Guoguo: "Auntie, your family is nice too." Zhang Yingniang: "Guoguo, you can't call me auntie. I've thought about it, your grandma and I are of the same generation. You should call me grandma." "Oh, really? Guoguo thought about it and it's right. Then I'll call you grandma," she said to Ji Cong, "I'll call you second grandma." Ji Cong said with a smile, "Okay, I know you, Dong Li. My father-in-law and your great-grandfather are of the same generation."

Li Ru blushed, she was of the same generation as the other boy. Guo Guo laughed and said, "How young am I? Well, that's not right, Ye Heng is of the same generation as you." Zhang Yingniang laughed, "To each his own. To each his own." Several women laughed.

Zhang Baohua: "It's hard to tell the difference in generations." Someone else arrived. The women stopped laughing, but they all stood at the doorway, all smiling. Madam Zuo arrived and stepped out of the car. Li Ru, Zhang Baohua, and Guoguo all recognized Zuo Xiaoqian's mother. She walked up the steps, smiling, and said, "I'm here. Come to our house for some good food and to see the children." Guoguo, with her highest status as the Regent Princess, said, "Come in," and Li Ru greeted her and led her inside.

Someone shouted, "Madam Huo is here!" The guards went to help park the carriage and feed the horses. Zhang Yingniang whispered, "It's the eldest wife of Duke Huo of Huo's mansion. Her family was also a high-ranking official, and they've been transferred out of town." Zhang Yingniang said, "Madam, please come in!" "Okay!" Qin Dai entered.

One after another, the children of officials from various departments, as long as they were single, came. When Ye Heng sent out the invitations, he said that only those who were single and not engaged could come. Concubines' daughters were also allowed. So there were quite a few men and women here today. It was almost noon. Guoguo stood outside for most of the day, looked at the sky and said, "Let's all go in. No one should be coming. Let's go back and sit down and have some tea." Zhang Yingniang: "Okay. It's almost noon." Guoguo instructed the guards: "Watch the gate carefully. No one is allowed to enter." The guard at the gate said: Yes.

The Chai Mansion was guarded by guards, so it was a relief. The courtyard, garden, and house were all packed with people. The weather wasn't too cold, and the sun was shining brightly. Some people even wandered into the greenhouse. "It's so nice here. I don't want to leave after seeing this." You're dreaming! You could build a greenhouse at home, too. "It's a real treat." "Come and see the fruit here." People were very curious; these rich young ladies had only eaten fruit, never seen it growing on a tree. "What is this? Who knows?" Huang Bao said softly, "It's a banana. It's not ripe yet, so you can't eat it." "How do you know, little brat?" Huang Bao said, "We grow a lot of this at home. I've eaten it, so of course I know." "I haven't even seen it, but you've eaten it. You're not lying?" Huang Bao ignored her. "Ignorant." "Hey, you little brat." Qin Binbin said from the side, "Don't scold children. Talk nicely if you have something to say." "Who are you? Why do you care?" Qin Binbin said, "I don't care. I can't let you scold my nephew. Uncle will carry you away." Then he picked up Huang Bao and walked away. A big man holding a small baby is funny. The official woman laughed "Hahahahahaha" behind him. Huang Bao glared at her. "Stupid."

Qin Binbin: "Huangbao, you don't need to pay attention to this unreasonable person." Huangbao: "Yes, uncle. Uncle Huangbao is worried about you. You must look carefully today and find a good woman to accompany you for the rest of your life."

Luo Xiulin felt bored in the room and went out for a walk. She took a maid with her and happened to meet Qin Binbin. She also heard the conversation between the two. She lowered her hand holding the fan and showed her face. Qin Binbin also saw

Huang Bao looked at both of them and saw they were both good-looking. Uncle Binbin was older, but he looked young, like a boy. Qin Binbin politely said, "Goodbye, young lady." Luo Xiulin: "Okay." Huang Bao said, "Let's go to the backyard. The autumn chrysanthemums are in full bloom in the garden. Let's go enjoy them. Bring me some tea." A maid said, "Yes, young master." Qin Binbin walked ahead, holding Huang Bao. Luo Xiulin followed behind, taking in the sight. This mansion was built like no other. The main hall was magnificent! It felt like a palace, full of nobility! As for the other parts, it was hard to put a name to it, but it was simply different. The architectural style was different, and that was also wonderful.

The whole mansion is peaceful, warm and noble.

Arriving at the garden, the maids arrived with tea and snacks. Qin Binbin: "Please sit down, young lady." Qin Binbin looked like a grown-up girl, but in reality, he was a very sunny and handsome young man. In his brocade robes, he was a handsome young man! His demeanor had changed, becoming gentle and refined. He was cultured and intelligent. Otherwise, Guoguo had been very fond of him as a child. Even now, Guoguo still liked Qin Binbin, just as an older brother.

Luo Xiulin: "Young Master?" Qin Binbin: "Girl, just say whatever you want to say." Luo Xiulin thought that her father listened to her stepmother and her marriage was unreliable. After thinking about it, she said, "I want to ask, where are you from, what do you do, are you married? I will tell you everything, don't be disgusted." She lowered her head. Qin Binbin: "I am a farmer from Taohua Village, Taoyuan County, Pingjin Prefecture. If nothing unexpected happens this time, I want to settle down in the capital. I am the only son in my family of three. And my parents. Luo Xiulin's eyes lit up when she heard this, and she asked, "Do you recognize the Regent Princess?" Qin Binbin: "She is my sister Guoguo. We are both from Taohua Village." Huangbao: "Uncle, this sister is really beautiful and gentle, and she is a good match for you. Go and talk to mother, it's her. "Then he asked: "Beautiful sister, do you like my uncle? He is very capable. He can farm and do accounting. He is well-educated. If he takes the imperial examination, he will easily become a scholar. It's a pity that my uncle does not like these things. He is just comfortable in the countryside." Luo Xiulin also doesn't like officialdom, which is just what she wants. This man speaks in a childish, straightforward and cheerful manner. Luo Xiulin: "Farming is also good. I like it too." After speaking, he lowered his head and blushed. Huangbao acted as the host: "Have tea, my tea is delicious, you have a drink, beautiful sister." Qin Binbin also likes this girl. He met many girls today, but this girl didn't make her feel good. He fell in love with her at first sight. Said. "Miss, please have some tea to moisten your throat. It's good for your health." Luo Xiulin: "Well, thank you." Qin Binbin said again, "Have some snacks. "Qin Binbin gave Luo Xiulin the jade pendant that Guoguo had given him, with his name on it. Luo Xiulin also took out the jade pendant she carried with her and shyly handed it to Qin Binbin. Huangbao clapped his hands, "Ahhhhhh, I'm so happy. Uncle Huangbao wants to give you a pet as a gift. I'll give it to you in a while. Pretty sister, Huangbao has decided that you are his aunt. My baby is a cat, for you two. He will become a big tiger when he grows up. You have to raise him together, otherwise I won't recognize you. Remember, raise him together." Qin Binbin: "Yes, I will."

At noon, the emperor arrived! Everyone in the palace stood up to greet him. Xiaodong asked, "Who told you to shout?" He arrived in casual clothes, not wanting others to know. But then the eunuch who was following him shouted.

Xiaodong had no choice but to say, "No need to be polite, just do as you please." He went to Yan'er's residence. Halfway there, he felt something was wrong and turned back to look for Huangbao. When Qin Binbin saw Xiaodong, he already knew that Xiaodong was the emperor. He was about to kneel down, but Xiaodong said, "No need to be polite, brother Binbin." Qin Binbin: "Hey, I haven't seen you for a long time?" Xiaodong: "You are in your hometown and don't come to the capital." Qin Binbin: "I am here and I am going to stay here. My father is here too. We are living here now and will buy a house later." Xiaodong thought about it and asked, "Have you found a house yet?" Qin Binbin: "Not yet. Sister Guoguo said not to worry and I will buy one when I find a wife." Xiaodong: I'll find you a place and you can build it yourself, try to be closer to Guoguo." Qin Binbin said: "Okay. Sooner or later, you have to buy a house, so you can build it yourself. My father and I have put all the money we have earned over the years here." Xiaodong smiled and said, "Brother Bin, you are still the same as when you were a child." Qin Binbin: "I also want to be better, but I don't know how to change. I work hard at home during the day, and go to school every night to study. I also know a lot of knowledge and I am very good at math. I keep all the account books in my family." Xiaodong: "You have a small family, so it's easy to remember. If there are many people and things to do, can you still keep the account books well? Qin Binbin: "Yes. The teacher said that I was born to be a shopkeeper." Xiaodong laughed. After laughing, he said, "You come to keep the account books for me. But you have to take care of a smaller account book first. I have to see if you can keep it well." Qin Binbin: "Okay. I'm preparing to move in and find a job!" Xiaodong: "Wait, I'll let you know." Qin Binbin: "Okay."

Guoguo sent someone to inform us to go to the main hall for dinner.

Zhang Qing brought Sun Qing to the main hall, and Jiaxing arranged for Sun Qing to sit at the head table. The Emperor, Chai Zhen, Qin Han, Chai Ping'an, Li Dong's father, Duke Guanglu, and Duke Huo all arrived and sat at the same table. Jiaxing waited on them. The dining tables were revolving tables built later. To make it easier for everyone to eat, Zhang Qing, Old Lady Li, Madam Zuo, the general's wife Zuo Xiaoqian, and the wives of the various families, Zhang Yingniang and Ji Cong, all sat at the same table, with Guoguo serving them. Butler Ye was in charge of the overall situation. Ye Heng returned to replace Jiaxing, and asked Jiaxing to stand aside with the butler and "learn a little."