Chapter One Hundred and Eight
Dow's birthday banquet this time was a great success, every dish was something that everyone had never seen before, and no one could have imagined that chrysanthemums could have so many ways to eat. And these dishes are not only delicious, but also beautiful! For example, the chrysanthemum flower cake seems to be coated with a layer of flour on the petals, and after frying, it is golden and crispy and delicious, but it still looks like a golden autumn chrysanthemum, which is very beautiful. There are other dishes too, and each plate is the same as a painting, because the plates are all special, and Jiang Xuehe is beautiful on the plate.
Tao was very surprised when she saw it, what else was she unsure about now, Jiang Xuehe and they must have come a long time ago, but they were busy in the back kitchen, so they couldn't come to the front hall as a guest.
Thinking of this, Tao was very embarrassed, and dragged Xu Zhixian aside and whispered, "Is Mrs. Gu done?" When they're done, let them change their clothes and come over quickly. You're really, I treat people as friends, and I originally wanted to invite people over as guests, but you turned out to be good, and you actually used people as cooks. ”
Xu Zhixian smiled: "Don't worry, I have already told Mrs. Gu about it." Besides, how can this be called being a cook? Today's banquet also has an art exhibition outside, most of which are ideas put forward by Mrs. Gu. Mrs. Gu is also willing to work like this because she regards you as a friend, and she has never done this for anyone on weekdays. ”
Tao listened to the heart a little touched, although she lived well in the capital, but their family background is not deep, she has never made friends with a real noble girl, and she gets along with the little sisters on weekdays. But after arriving in Songyue County, it was different, the people in this county looked at her as if they were looking at some big person, and they held her when they spoke, which made her very uncomfortable.
But she and Jiang Xuehe get along very comfortably, and it is not false to say that they are familiar at first sight, Jiang Xuehe's attitude towards her is similar to the attitude of those little sisters in the capital who treated her, but there is less intimacy. But they don't get along much, and it's normal not to be close.
In today's Qiu Ju banquet, Jiang Xuehe must have her own thoughts when she bothered so much, but she also had some sincerity towards her. Although it is mutually beneficial, Dow also likes it in his heart.
After a while, Tao really saw Jiang Xuehe coming from the front door with a group of sisters, obviously changing their clothes and going out through the back door. Since Jiang Xuehe was coming to the banquet, she naturally prepared decent clothes a long time ago, and made them for the sisters and Haini who helped.
Hai Ni originally didn't want to come, she had a hard time in the past, and since she married into the third room of the Jiang family, her life has been so good that every day makes her feel unreal. Now if she wants to help Jiang Xuehe, she agrees unconditionally, Jiang Xuehe is not only her life-saving benefactor, but also her sister-in-law. But it's really not necessary to go to the front hall to eat after helping, those are rich and noble families, she is afraid when she sees it, and she can't talk to people. It's just that Jiang Xuehe was persistent and forced her over.
Hennie kept her head down since she came in, only to feel uncomfortable, and the gazes that looked at them were like needles that pierced her. Jiang Han smiled and saw her sister-in-law like this, she knew that she was stage frightened, and hurriedly took her hand.
"Sister-in-law, don't be afraid, in fact, these people don't know who we are, just be thick-skinned." Jiang Hanxiao whispered in Hainie's ear.
When Tao saw Jiang Xuehe and the others coming, he hurriedly greeted him, because Hainie's face was raw, so he took a second look.
"You're here, I've been waiting here, and I'm almost looking through the plate." Seeing that Haini was uncomfortable, Tao didn't ask much, only took Jiang Xuehe's hand and said, "Come and sit down, the place is reserved for you." ”
Jiang Xuehe sat down as she said, but still introduced Tao in a low voice: "This is my third sister-in-law, surnamed Hai." My sister-in-law has always been capable, and she helped a lot this time. ”
Dow smiled gently at Hennie: "Sister-in-law, sit down, don't be restrained." I'm friends with Xuehe, a little older than you, so you can just treat me as a normal friend and get along casually. ”
Heinicle didn't dare to nod, she had been working in the countryside all the time, she didn't have any friends, and she didn't know how ordinary friends got along. But how can Mrs. County Commander have anything to do with the word ordinary? When Hai Ni heard these words, she felt confused, and she admired Jiang Xuehe, her younger sister, who could get along with Mrs. County Ling so normally.
Seeing that Haini was restrained, Tao didn't say anything, and continued to chat with Jiang Xuehe. Hainie's reaction is actually normal, those country girls are like this when they see her, the more she tells people not to be restrained, the more embarrassed people are, it is better to wait for the days to grow and she herself gets used to it. She can see that Jiang Xuehe is a person who likes to carry her family, of course, those who carry her are good to her, so Hai Ni should often help Jiang Xuehe in the future, and she will often meet when the time comes.
When everyone saw that Tao was holding up Jiang Xuehe like this, and Jiang Xuehe and the others were sitting at the same table with Xu Yirou, they all asked who Jiang Xuehe was. But because Jiang Xuehe didn't want to be too ostentatious, the Xu family and the Tao family were perfunctory, and they only said that they were friends.
After the banquet, many people came to Tao's, and some asked how those dishes were made and if there was a recipe? Some people ask where the wine is still sold, and it is really impossible to buy it in advance? There are also people who ask about tea, saying what kind of tea are those tea mixed with Qiu Ju, why have they never drunk it, and where can they go to buy such good tea?
Where can Tao answer, he can only smile and say that he doesn't know anything, and everyone will not understand until the flower food shop opens.
After all the guests left, Tao knew that Jiang Xuehe would have to stay in this courtyard for a few more days, and he was immediately even happier, but he was very helpless after asking the reason.
"Speaking of which, no one has an accident this time, if you can't find specific evidence, I'm afraid that the murderer will be at large again." Tao originally only knew about the filthiness of those big families, but he didn't expect that there were such people in the countryside who wanted their brothers to die.
"If we can't find evidence, we can only admit it." Jiang Xuehe sighed and said, "This time, I asked Lord Xu for help, mainly because I wanted to divide the family more thoroughly." ”
Tao smiled: "Don't worry, since this man promised to help, he will definitely help to the end." ”
Of course, Xu Xianling will help, but it is the first time he has done this kind of thing, so he is embarrassed. However, Gu Siyan is a talent he fancies, no matter how embarrassed he is, he has to bite the bullet! After all, Gu Sixing is also very talented in reading, and in order to have a few more talents in Songyue County under his governance, he has to help these two plastic talents solve their worries.
So the next day, there was news in the village that Jiang Xuehe and his wife had poisoned someone at the birthday banquet of Mrs. County Ling, and the people in the West Courtyard were very happy when they got the news early in the morning.
Qiao Shi smiled: "Shiro did a good job in this matter, now that someone has died, how can I think they are arrogant?" ”
Since Gu Siyan came to his senses, Qiao's has always been very worried, because the Gu Siyan brothers are so good at studying, if they are admitted in the future, then their whole family will not have a good life. Now it's good, there is a lot of life, even if all the charges are piled on Jiang Xuehe, Gu Siyan's career will not be so smooth. Since none of her four sons can read, even if Bai's two sons can read, they will not have a chance to read!
Gu Sidong glanced at Gu Sibei complicatedly: "Didn't the fourth brother say that he wouldn't cause death?" ”
"If you don't die, the people in the East Courtyard won't be able to make money at most, but Gu Siyan still has a chance to be admitted." Gu Sibei sneered, "If he is really admitted, will we be able to have a good life in the future?" Big brother, I'm here to solve my worries. ”
"But......" Gu Sidong was a little panicked, if it wasn't for Gu Sixi's appearance, he would probably be as happy as Qiao's. But Gu Sibei had promised him that he would not cause any death, but now he still poisoned him. It can be seen that this younger brother has never obeyed his brother, although their brothers usually don't obey anyone, but this kind of yang and yin still makes people feel scared. At the beginning, Gu Sibei agreed so well, he couldn't see that he was unconvinced, he thought that Gu Sibei really agreed.
It seems that his second brother can see it clearly, and he ran away with his wife and children early, which can be regarded as saving a lot of trouble. Although his second brother is timid, he is as timid as a mouse in other faces, and he is particularly alert to danger.
Qiao Shi also said: "Your fourth brother is right, have you forgotten what kind of talent Gu Siyan is for reading?" Where can he really be given a chance to read higher? I think Shiro did a good job and directly defeated the people in the East Courtyard in one fell swoop, and I think they really can't turn over again. ”
Qiao's heart is ruthless, and her children are not good things, but the one who is most similar to her is Gu Sibei, so she has always been the most partial to Gu Sibei. In her opinion, there is nothing bad about Gu Sibei, the eldest son and the second son are too timid, one ran away before anything happened, and the other has already succeeded and still feels bad, which is really unusual.
Seeing that his mother-in-law was unhappy, Zhao hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Mother is right, I think the fourth brother has really done a good job this time." Although there is a death, but we don't know the person who died, what does it have to do with us? But those people in the East Courtyard don't have a chance to turn over anymore, so we should celebrate. ”
Zhao also felt that Gu Sibei's compassion was a little scary, but this was his mother-in-law's favorite youngest son, and he had always been ruthless, so he couldn't be offended. She knew in her heart that her mother-in-law had a lot of good things in her hands! Since her man can't please her mother-in-law, she has to work harder, but she can't let her mother-in-law give all the good things to her younger son.
"The eldest daughter-in-law is right, go buy a piece of meat and come back, let's celebrate." Qiao said, and stuffed two coins of silver into Zhao's hand, "You look at it, buy a few more good dishes and come back." ”
Zhao also smiled when he saw the silver, thinking about how much he could pick off this time. It was only when Zhao walked to the door with a smile and saw a group of officials walking towards their west courtyard with a fierce look.