After the arranged marriage, she farms and survives under the tutelage of the villainous boss.

"That's enough. If Madam Jiang has anything to discuss, just talk to me directly. I won't interfere too much with anything else."

"I'll take care of the banquet for you, which will save me a lot of trouble."

Jiang Zhiyun nodded. She accepted the money offered by others; she wasn't the kind of person who complained about having too much money.

Xia Lan was about to hand the things to Jiang Zhiyun when the maid beside her sighed and said nothing.

Jiang Zhiyun asked, "Did Xia Lan use her dowry to support her family?"

"How did Madam Jiang know?" Xia Lan asked, somewhat surprised. "The Marquis of Nan'an's mansion is indeed short of funds, but my mother-in-law instructed us to comply."

“My family runs a business, so we have some money.”

Xia Lan, the Xia family… Jiang Zhiyun asked, “Were you from the Northwest? I remember there are many people with the surname Xia there.”

“It is true.” Xia Lan was somewhat surprised. “Madam Jiang is indeed very knowledgeable. If anything goes wrong at the banquet, I hope you will tell me directly and I will handle it.”

"I will do my best to protect you and prevent people from gossiping about you."

Xia Lan didn't really have much confidence in saying this.

But since Jiang Zhiyun is so kind and willing to come and help with the banquet, she will naturally do her best.

After consulting with many chefs who cook the dishes and those who handle banquets, it's clear that as long as Jiang Zhiyun is there, half the battle is won.

Therefore, Xia Lan was still very confident.

Her mother-in-law said this was an opportunity for her to gain respect from the family, so Xia Lan would definitely put in all her effort and not waste a single moment.

As long as I can win over my mother-in-law, I can entrust her with household chores. This way, I'll have something to do and won't always be looked down upon by my husband.

After Xia Lan finished speaking, her light red jacket made her look petite and quiet.

"Madam Jiang, I wonder if your mother-in-law and husband agree?" Xia Lan, being a woman herself, knew that once married into another family, many things might not be something she could decide on her own.

Before Jiang Zhiyun could speak, Zhang said with a smile, "What's the big deal? I'm Yunniang's mother-in-law. I'll go wherever she tells me to."

"As for our Shuheng, needless to say, we can just ignore him."

"Whatever Yunniang does, we'll do it too!"

Yang Ge'er, who had just returned from the academy, quickly came over to join in the fun with his childish voice: "Auntie, Auntie, what do you support me for! I'm in too!"

Xia Lan looked on with envy.

Then he quickly bowed to Zhang Meiqing.

"Thank you, Princess."

Madam Zhang quickly helped her up: "There are no princesses like that anymore. I saw one when you went to Bianjing. She was quite shy and didn't dare to speak back then, but she has improved since then."

Xia Lan smiled and said, "So you still remember me."

"I was originally thinking of coming to say hello while I was in the province, but at home..." Xia Lan stammered, her words full of apology.

Zhang waved her hand: "I understand, these are nothing."

"If greeting me causes you to get into trouble, I'll feel guilty. Just call me by my name now, there's no need for anything else. Yunniang and I will both be merchants from now on."

"Your family is also a merchant; what a coincidence!"

I never knew that other people's homes could be this nice.

She was very envious.

"In that case, I have nothing to worry about. My maid is the head maid in charge of the household. When your people come, just go directly to her. You can handle the grocery shopping and the kitchen. As for the rest of the arrangements, that's up to us."

"nature."

Jiang Zhiyun was always able to handle things very well when it came to getting paid for a service.

After Xia Lan left with her maid, Jiang Zhiyun said, "Judging from her appearance, it seems that the dowry subsidies for the Marquis's mansion will not be a matter of just one or two days."

Madam Zhang shook her head: "There's nothing we can do about it. Her family wanted to curry favor with the Marquis of Nan'an's family, so they probably used their dowry and money to get her husband to marry her. Although her husband is a junior, I've met him, and he's no good."

"This young lady is quite capable."

"But none of this concerns us."

"Yunniang, Yunniang!" Zhang Shi exclaimed, her mouth watering. "What dishes should we prepare for this kind of banquet?"

"I'm waiting for you to make it so I can try it!"

Yang Ge'er, who was standing nearby, also said, "Auntie, I want to try some too, to contribute to the family!"

"They're just gluttons, and now they all have such great excuses."

"When Panchun arrives later, I'll discuss it with her."

“Panchun is our head chef now. She’ll be in charge of one part, and I’ll be in charge of another. As for Mom, you keep an eye on the overall situation.”

Madam Zhang nodded: "That's great. But I still think that once the clothes and jewelry are all prepared, we can change into them and go to the banquet after the meal is ready."

"My daughter and I will definitely be the most beautiful mother and daughter at the banquet."

Eager to get started, the mother and daughter began preparing busily in just a few days.

The day of the banquet was an auspicious day, suitable for all activities.

Jiang Zhiyun and Zhang went together, with Pan Chun walking in front.

Despite being just a young girl, Pan Chun is showing increasing signs of becoming a head chef under Jiang Zhiyun's tutelage.

He's a bit reserved outside, but once he's in the familiar kitchen, he's like a completely different person, directing Cuizhen and the others to chop vegetables and put things like steamed cabbage and meat in to cook.

Washing the ribs and cutting them into small pieces to marinate in a pot is a big undertaking, as it's enough for more than twenty tables. The fermented black beans were soaked in a jar at home beforehand, so now we rinse them with water, flatten them, and put them in a bowl for later use.

Fermented black beans have a pungent and pungent smell that many people dislike, but once they are stir-fried, their deliciousness will be fully revealed. After that, Jiang Zhiwan adds seasonings, chopped garlic, ground chili oil, and cornstarch, and mixes them all in.

When Xia Lan arrived, she saw this scene.

Somewhat curiously, she asked, "Madam Jiang, we've never seen these ingredients in the small kitchen of the Marquis of Nan'an's residence before. Are these seasonings something you only have at home?"

"These are ingredients I prepared myself. Many of them were crushed and preserved, so it wasn't difficult. If Lady Xialan wants some, I can leave some here for you, that's fine too."

Xia Lan was generous with money, so for Jiang Zhiyun, sending some condiments was naturally harmless.

She smiled happily, her eyes crinkling as she said, "Okay, okay!"

The ribs, seasoned with the sauce, already had a nice color, looking fresh, fragrant, and spicy. Chopped red peppers were added as well. Once the water at the bottom of the steamer boiled, Jiang Zhiyun put the ribs in to steam, while her cousin Xiuhe kept track of the time.