The group of servants was chased out of the kitchen by Feng Yu Heng. No one understood what the Second Miss meant. They all stood in the courtyard in a daze.
Feng Yu Heng then said to Wang Chuan: "Do you remember what I just said?"
Wang Chuan nodded: "I remember. Huang Quan should be at Hundred Herb Hall by now. Looking at the speed of the medicine preparation, he should be back soon."
"Good." Feng Yu Heng said again: "Then you should go and invite people. Just do as I said. You also saw the kitchen. It's only this big. You should know how many people you need to bring. "
Wang Chuan looked at the kitchen again, then turned and left.
Feng Yu Heng then returned to the courtyard. She looked around at the servants and coldly said: "I have my own arrangements for tomorrow's reunion banquet. You all... have a holiday."
She really did have her own arrangements when she said she had her own arrangements. After sending away the servants, Huang Quan came in with the workers from Hundred Herb Hall. They placed bags of medicine on the stove. Not long after, the vegetables were also delivered. A butcher also came in. After asking Feng Yu Heng about the details of what was needed, he said honestly: "Miss, don't worry. In order to ensure the freshness of the fish, I will send it to the residence tomorrow morning."
Feng Yu Heng was very satisfied with this arrangement. She discussed with the people Wang Chuan brought back for two hours. She personally ordered all the recipes before returning to Tong Sheng Pavilion to rest. As for the kitchen, it was overseen by Wang Chuan and Huang Quan.
In the evening, she went to the kitchen again to take a look. Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner. Huang Quan and Wang Chuan also decided to take turns keeping watch in the kitchen at night to ensure the safety of the food.
That night, Xuan Tianming arrived as promised. Only the sound of whipping could be heard in the garden of Tong Sheng Pavilion. The early autumn leaves danced in the air.
Finally, the Shen Clan returned home.
Everyone in the Feng family got up early and dressed up. When it was close to noon, a servant informed the concubine mothers and young misses of each courtyard to quickly go to the gate to welcome them. The head madam's carriage had already entered the capital.
Because the Shen Clan's reason for leaving the manor was to pray for the Feng family's fortune, her return to the Feng manor was a matter of honor. Even the matriarch wore bright new clothes. Her hair was also smeared with osmanthus oil, making it shine brightly.
Feng Jin Yuan had just returned from court, thus he simply put on his official's robes and waited with everyone else.
Not long after, a carriage slowly arrived and stopped in front of the Feng manor's gates. There was a wooden plaque hanging on the upper left corner of the carriage with the word "Feng" written on it.
Yao shi, An shi, Han shi, and Jin Zhen were the first to step forward. As concubines, they had to kneel to welcome the Shen Clan.
When the curtain of the carriage was lifted by a servant, the four knelt on the ground and said in unison: "This concubine respectfully welcomes head madam back to the manor."
The first person to come out was Man Xi, who had remained at the Shen Clan's side to take care of them. Feng Yu Heng specially looked at Man Xi a few times. The places that were exposed were not injured. Thinking about it, the Shen Clan's methods of beating servants were quite comprehensive. They specifically chose places that could not be seen. It was painful and could avoid being seen.
Man Xi came out of the carriage and immediately went to help the people inside. She saw the fat bodies of the Shen Clan squeeze out of the carriage. They were wearing plain clothes and only had a white jade hairpin in their hair. They looked very simple and peaceful.
The matriarch had never seen the Shen Clan dressed like this before and couldn't help but be startled. After a long while, she finally recognized them. She then nodded repeatedly. It seemed that the temples and nunneries on Pu Du Mountain were truly good places for quiet cultivation. Even the Shen Clan, who were common people, could cultivate like this. It really was rare.
Once the Shen Clan got out of the carriage, she quickly bent down to help the four kneeling people without another word. She placed her hand on Yao shi's and An shi's wrists before saying: "Younger sisters, please rise. What is the use of such a grand ceremony? Quickly rise."
The four stood up with the help of the Shen Clan. The Shen Clan displayed a kind smile towards them. She then walked around them and took two steps forward to kneel in front of the matriarch: "Daughter-in-law pays respects to mother. The master of Pu Du Nunnery is concerned about mother and has asked daughter-in-law to send greetings to mother."
The matriarch was very satisfied with the Shen Clan's performance. She felt that ever since this daughter-in-law had entered the manor, she had never seen her as pleasing to the eye.
"Quickly rise." In the end, the matriarch still liked to put on airs. She only raised her hand, and granny Zhao took the initiative to help the Shen Clan up. The matriarch then said: "You are in the nunnery praying for the Feng family's good fortune. At the same time, you are able to cultivate your mind. This is also your good fortune and good fortune. I only hope that you will be able to continue this good fortune and good fortune. That way, my Feng family's efforts will not be in vain. "
The Shen Clan obediently bowed: "Daughter-in-law will remember mother's teachings."
The matriarch's mouth twitched a little. The Shen Clan's attire and manner of speaking was something new at the beginning, but after speaking too much, she began to feel awkward. She always felt that the person before her was not from the Shen Clan, right?
"This concubine greets husband." The Shen Clan then turned to Feng Jin Yuan, "This concubine will chant sutras for husband a hundred times in the nunnery. May husband be safe and have good fortune."
Feng Jin Yuan was also surprised by the change in the Shen Clan. He nodded emotionally, "If you can be like this, I can be at ease."
After they finished exchanging greetings, it was the children's turn to pay respects to the Shen Clan.
The Shen Clan looked at the children with a motherly expression. First, she said to Chen Yu and Zi Hao: "You are the elder sister of the first wife and the elder brother of the first wife. You must act like an elder sister. You must love your younger siblings. When you are outside, you must support your younger siblings. Do you understand?"
Chen Yu and Zi Hao said in unison: "Daughter (son) will remember."
The Shen Clan nodded then turned to Feng Yu Heng. For the first time, she held Feng Yu Heng's hand and sincerely said: "Mother specially prayed for our Heng Zheng alone in the nunnery. You are our Feng family's first child to be engaged. Mother prayed for the Bodhisattva's blessing that you and his Highness Prince Yu will be able to live happily in the future."
Feng Yu Heng looked at Chen shi and felt that this person had a kind face and a kind heart. Coupled with the words she had said, it truly caused people to feel moved. Unfortunately … unfortunately, it was all an act. In her eyes, there was hatred and madness that could not be hidden.
She helplessly smiled bitterly and bowed to the Shen Clan: "Many thanks, mother."
The Shen Clan patted the back of her hand then patted Zirui's head. She asked about some matters related to the elementary lessons and expressed her goodwill to Xiang Rong. Finally, her gaze fell on Fen Dai's arm that was still hanging from her neck: "Mother does not know how to help you relieve the pain in your arm." While the Shen Clan spoke, a tear fell, "Mother has been concentrating on Buddhism these days. Only then did I understand that I have done many wrong things in the past. Now, I truly hate that I cannot take Fen Dai's place."
Feng Fen Dai was still young. She was stunned by her actions. Seeing the Shen Clan cry, she also began to cry. As she cried, she dove into the Shen Clan's embrace: "Mother, Fen Dai really missed you."
Feng Yu Heng felt goosebumps appear all over her body. She could clearly see the irritation in the Shen Clan's eyes.
After Fen Dai finished crying, the Shen Clan turned to comfort Jin Zhen: "These days, it's all thanks to you taking care of husband. The places where I treated you poorly in the past, don't take it to heart. Now, we are all sisters. It is different from the past. " After speaking to Jin Zhen, she went to comfort Han shi: "Your complexion is truly not good. If you are not feeling well, you must remember to see a doctor!"
In the end, the focus was still on Yao shi. The Shen Clan took a few steps forward and hugged Yao shi. The tears in her eyes fell with a pitter-patter "Elder sister, I should be calling you elder sister Yao. You entered the manor earlier than me; however, who knew that such a thing would happen in your maternal family. In the past few days, I was too proud and always made things difficult for you. Elder sister Yao, don't blame me. "
The Shen Clan was already fat and had a lot of strength. Yao shi was hugged to the point of gasping for air. She quickly said to her: "I don't blame you. How could this concubine blame head madam. Madam, please don't be like this. You are being laughed at by the servants. "
Only then did the Shen Clan let go of Yao shi. Under the praising gazes of the matriarch and Feng Jin Yuan, they followed everyone to the banquet in Peony courtyard.
Fen Dai, who was at the very back, wiped away some tears. Her earlier excitement was immediately retracted. She glared at Han shi and coldly said: "Now that the Shen Clan has changed, I fear that the fengshui of this manor will change back. You really are useless!"
The fierce gaze caused Han shi to tremble, and her face became even paler.
Today, the matriarch's face was full of smiles. When she walked in, she specially waited for the Shen Clan. As for the Shen Clan, they had changed their usual behavior. They no longer acted arrogantly. Instead, they obediently followed behind the matriarch and did not take a single step forward.
The matriarch could not help but repeatedly nod. If the Shen Clan could continue to act like this, it seemed that the Feng family really was blessed.
Everyone sat down in Peony courtyard, and the servants began to set up the banquet. The matriarch told the Shen Clan: "Today's banquet was arranged by Heng Zheng. It was also for the sake of having her learn how to manage the family. After all, when she marries into the Imperial Palace Yu, she will be the head wife. She must not not have learned anything while she was in her maternal home. "
Feng Jin Yuan also said: "If there is anything wrong with the banquet, as the head wife, you should give her some pointers."
An shi heard this and could not help but lower her head and sigh helplessly. She only thought to herself that with Chen shi providing guidance, the more she provided guidance, the more chaotic it would become. When had Chen shi ever learned how to manage the family. Over the years, if it were not for Chen Yu helping her smooth things over, who knows what sort of state she would have ended up in.
The Shen Clan was modest, replying to Feng Jin Yuan and saying: "This concubine fears that this concubine does not understand the rules of the palace and fears that she will make mistakes. Thinking about it, there is no rush. Heng Zheng is only 12 years old. When she is 14, it would be better for husband to invite a granny from the palace into the manor to teach her for the final year. That way, Heng Heng will have a bright future. "
Feng Jin Yuan felt that what the Shen Clan had said was very reasonable and could not help but say: "It really is you who has thought things through."
The Shen Clan covered her mouth and laughed, nearly causing Feng Yu Heng to vomit from laughing.
Truly, this sort of ecstasy, regardless of whether it was Han shi or Jin Zhen, they were both very pleasing to the eye, but this Shen Clan … Forget it, in a world where appearances were important, what was the point in getting angry over this.
She retracted her gaze and watched the last servant place the final dish on the table. She began to think to herself that perhaps it would not be long before a good play would begin.
Very quickly, sixteen main dishes, eight cold dishes, a soup pot, and a bowl of congee were placed before everyone.
Everyone looked at the table of dishes and felt that the things were the same as the ones that were commonly seen at banquets, but why was it that when the things were placed on the plates, they were a little different from usual? Taking a closer look, there was also a strange smell …
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