Shen Zhuru followed her mother-in-law and Mu Fenghua to the bamboo building platform where the Mu family was located, and the mother-in-law sat in the center with three seats, separating Shen Zhuru and Mu Fenghua, and even with the interval of positions, it was as if there was a person sitting between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, with an obvious cold attitude.

And her mother-in-law Mu Liu Xinyue only talked and chatted with Mu Fenghua, and almost never looked at Shen Zhuru a few times, let alone spoke.

Shen Zhuru didn't think there was anything wrong with her mother-in-law's coldness, but she thought it was good, at least there was no pressure, and it was a lot easier.

"Young lady, the gift has been obtained, do you want to send it now?" Yu Fu lowered his voice and asked in Shen Zhuru's ear.

"Wait until the middle of the main priesthood is in the middle of the process."

"Yes, young lady."

The ritual begins with the sound of gongs and drums, and the prayers are recited on the altar in sacrificial robes, and below is a group of people dancing as if wearing masks of ghosts and gods.

When the prayer is finished, the dance stops.

After the chief priest sang in unknown words, the rice dumplings used by the main priest appeared, and when the nine large tall plates were brought to the altar, everyone's eyes couldn't help but be attracted.

"Hey, aren't you dazzled? How do you feel like there's something sparkling on the altar? ”

"Yes, it's true, this year's zongzi has changed, and I thought it would be at least three years later, but I didn't expect this new daughter-in-law of the Mu family to have some ability, and she was already in charge of the Dragon Boat Festival officiant not long after she started. I don't know if it's going to be useless, but if so, it's really a good show. ”

"It's not good to wash it, but I'm not interested, but I'm just thinking about how come these crystal clear zongzi are not sent in the festival gifts sent by the Mu family, is it because they look down on our Qiao family? Think we don't deserve to give? The eldest lady of the Qiao family in Qiyang County heard a few concubines around her talking about zongzi, took a sip of tea, and interjected lightly, which caused a burst of surprise among the other ladies.

It is really rare for someone who thinks that he has always cared little about these things to unexpectedly put forward his own opinions.

"Speaking of which, my sister-in-law is indeed right. This festival ceremony, I checked it, and the zongzi sent by the Mu family is also good, it is a three-color zongzi, which is very good-looking. I brought some with me today, and my sister-in-law and younger siblings also came to try it out. I heard that it was made by the new daughter-in-law of the Mu family. The second lady of the Qiao family said with a smile, and soon a maid sent warm zongzi.

"It looks pretty good, but I don't know how it tastes."

"Once you try it, you know it naturally."

Several ladies of the Qiao family tried the dumplings of the Dragon Boat Festival here, and several masters of the Qiao family also sent the zongzi to taste, almost during this time period, the zongzi were sent to each high platform to taste, and the main priest had already reached the end of the time.

Halfway through the main sacrifice, the Qiao family, the Li family, the county commander, the Liu generals and some old people who had a bit of prestige in the local area sent the festival gift of crystal zongzi.

The Boxing Gift was a surprise, with a bamboo knife and a silver fork and freshly boiled milk, the response was good, and even after the dragon boat race, the atmosphere seemed very harmonious when there was a brief meeting between the families.

Especially talking about the topics that the ladies and ladies mostly talk about crystal zongzi, and they also came to say hello to Shen Zhuru, which is the first time they have met.

In the evening of the same day, the return gifts of each family were sent to the Mu family one by one, and the invitations of the Qiao family and the Li family were brought.

In Qiyang County, the Mu family can be said to be the richest man well-deservedly, and with the identity of the old lady, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is the number one family.

But even so, the Qiao family and the Li family are not inferior to the Mu family, but they are relatively low-key, but they are also a family with a lot of background, and they have a lot of in-laws, and the relationship between the three families is still quite good.

However, since Mu Fenghua became the rumored fool in the county, the relationship between the three families has faded a little, especially after marrying Shen Zhuru, a daughter-in-law who they feel is lowly, almost never sent anyone to invite Shen Zhuru to their respective mansions for a party.

Unexpectedly, a Dragon Boat Festival zongzi attracted an invitation from the two ladies who wanted to invite Shen Zhuru to the house as a guest, and the specific time also said that Shen Zhuru's own time was the standard, and it was good to notify in advance.

"Young lady, your crystal zongzi today simply shocked everyone, everyone gave a good evaluation, especially Madame, after hearing the praise from various families, it is obvious that you have changed your opinion of the young lady, and the smile on your face is a little more." Yuxu said happily in front of Shen Zhuru,

Shen Zhuru just smiled and didn't comment.

"Young lady, Madame sent Yicui over to invite you over." The rain poured into the house, and the report was made.

"Lady, lady, I've washed it, does it smell good?" Mu Fenghua came in from outside the house and said happily, circling around Shen Zhuru.

"Well, fragrant, Fenghua is so good."

"Uh-huh, I listen to the lady the most." Mu Fenghua said with a shy smile.

Shen Zhuru touched Mu Fenghua's forehead.

"Fenghua is obediently waiting for me in the house, I'll go to my mother's place, and I'll be back later, you know?"

"Oh, that lady, you have to hurry back."

"Got it, it'll be soon."

Coaxed Mu Fenghua to stay in the courtyard, Shen Zhuru only took Yuxu and followed Yicui who came to Jinghe Garden.

"Sit down." Mu Liu Xinyue pointed to the stool on the side and said calmly.

"Granny Xie." Shen Zhuru replied a little flattered.

This mother-in-law has never had a good impression of her, and it would be good if she didn't look at her coldly, but she would be able to speak calmly and let her sit down, and it was really a little scary to think about it.

"You should all know the invitation that Mrs. Qiao and Mrs. Li made to you."

"Well, I've heard what Yusu said."

"In this way, it will be easier for me to say, I want you to go to the invitation of the eldest lady of the Qiao family the day after tomorrow, and help me take a look at the eldest lady of the Qiao family's daughter, Qiao Yuelong."

"Qiao Yuelong?" Shen Zhuru looked at Mu Liu Xinyue inexplicably.

"Qiao Yuelong is fourteen years old this year, and she will be in February next year, you should go and see how this Miss Yuelong's temperament is, and you also need to pay attention to her appearance, of course, character is the most important, and appearance is secondary. Look at it, remember it well, tell me. ”

"Mother-in-law, haven't you ever seen this Miss Yuelong?"

"I did meet a few times when I was a child, but five years ago the child stayed at the eldest lady's maiden house because of his grandmother's illness, and he didn't come back until this year. Although five years is not too long, it can still give birth to a lot of changes for children, and I naturally want you to see what this child has become now. ”

Since you want to know what Qiao Yuelong looks like now, wouldn't it be better to see for yourself? Why her?

Although Shen Zhuru thought like this in her heart, she didn't dare to say it, looking for scolding.

"Yes, mother-in-law. The daughter-in-law will definitely take a closer look at how this Miss Yuelong has become. ”

"Hmm."