The Eldest Daughter Is Beautiful and Saucy
Chapter 402: intentional
Chapter 402: Careful
But Dong refused to even see her, and she was the wife of the clan leader!
“Of course I know that Madam is doing this for the good of the clan leader. I also know that Madam wants to help the Bai Mansion prepare a banquet so that those people who are waiting to see the clan leader make a fool of himself can see… The Bai family relies on the clan leader and Madam!” Pu Liu held the broken porcelain pieces in her hands and looked up at Fang, who was still angry, and said, “But Madam, you have to understand that the Bai family in Dadu is the head of the noble families in Dadu. Such a family has its own rules. We can’t just go there and meet them, don’t you think?”
Pu Liu had something to do today and was unable to accompany his wife to the Bai Mansion. When he heard what the maid who came back said just now, he knew why Fang was angry.
“Madam, you may not like what I said, but I am the only one who dares to say such things to you!” Pu Liu stood up and bowed before saying, “The reason why the clan leader became the clan leader is because of a word from the Princess Zhenguo. Madam, you should not think like the clan leader before… to be on an equal footing with the Bai family of Dadu, but should support the Bai family of Dadu!”
Pu Liu’s words really hit the nail on the head about what Fang was thinking.
She just wanted it to be the same as before, when the dignified Duke Bai Weiting was on equal footing with her father-in-law. Why couldn’t she be on equal footing with the rest of the Bai family now that her husband had taken the position of clan leader? Bai Qingyan was still her junior.
“To be frank, if the Dadu Bai family gives you face… the clan leader can indeed be on equal footing with the Dadu Bai family. If the Dadu Bai family doesn’t recognize you, you are nothing! Look at this time… the Zhenguo Princess, the granddaughter of the Zhenguo Kingdom, changed the clan leader as soon as she came back!” Pu Liu walked in front of Fang and lowered her voice, “And the governor and County Magistrate Zhou, they acted completely according to the Zhenguo Princess’s eyes! In front of power… the clan leader of the Bai family is really nothing.”
Although Fang’s face turned pale and blue after hearing what Pu Liu said, Pu Liu was the most caring maid by her side. She followed her from her natal family and married into the Bai family. She knew that Pu Liu’s words were all for her own good.
Fang felt wronged, and her eyes turned red: “Others are so glorious when they are clan leaders, but why do we have to be humble and subservient here?”
Pu Liu sighed in his heart that Fang was not clear-headed, but this was the girl who grew up with him and was very kind to him, so he could only bend down and persuade her again: “There is no need to be humble. As long as Madam is devoted to making friends with Dong and obeys Dong’s instructions, don’t go over Dong’s head when doing things, just do your best. There is no need to force yourself to be the best, the most outstanding, and the most eye-catching. Let’s give the limelight to Dong. This is not grievance or hiding, but enduring humiliation for the long-term plan.”
Fang’s tears immediately fell, and she wiped her tears with a handkerchief and said, “Pu Liu, I understand what you said. I just can’t accept it and feel wronged, especially my sister-in-law… She has been expelled from the clan, but she still talks nonsense in front of me, making fun of Qi He for being just a temporary clan leader. I just want them to see…”
“I know, Madam! I know everything!” Pu Liu comforted Fang, “Madam, don’t worry now. When you go to the banquet tomorrow, be more humble in front of Dong.”
Fang wiped her tears and nodded: “I understand.”
On the sixth day of May, the Bai Mansion held a dinner.
As the sun was setting and the western sky was filled with rosy clouds, the prefect and Lord Zhou arrived with their families.
The lanterns at the entrance of Bai Mansion have been lit, and the lights inside the mansion are even brighter.
As soon as you step into the six open vermilion lacquered main doors and walk around the wall shadows, you will see bronze crane lanterns set up every ten steps in the courtyard, which makes people feel solemn and dignified.
As soon as Lord Zhou entered the door, he was astounded by the carved beams and embroidered pillars of the Bai family. He knew that the Bai family had a profound heritage, but he never imagined it was so profound. He only took a quick glance after entering the door and knew that all the utensils in the Bai family’s ancestral home could be traced back to the previous dynasty.
This is the bearing and pomp that a truly wealthy family should have.
Except for the clan leader’s family and the fifth master’s family who had been expelled from the clan, almost no one in the clan had ever come to the Bai family’s ancestral home.
Everyone arrived early, and the banquet started at the Black and White Mansion as soon as the sky turned light.
Neither Mrs. Dong nor Mrs. Bai Qingyan’s aunts came. Bai Qingyan sat alone in the main seat, which made Mrs. Fang, who was trying to please Mrs. Dong, a little disappointed.
“The Bai family is still in mourning, so we shouldn’t have a banquet. So there will be no singing and dancing today. It’s just a home-cooked meal…” Bai Qingyan picked up the teacup in front of him, “I’m sorry for the poor hospitality. I’ll use tea instead of wine. Please forgive me, Governor and County Magistrate Zhou.”
Bai Qingyan’s words did not mean to offend the Bai family members, which made the Bai family members feel relieved to some extent.
As soon as Bai Qingyan finished speaking, servants came in one after another, carrying plates and pots. With clear division of labor, they presented all kinds of delicacies to the guests like flowing water, with light and neat movements.
County Magistrate Zhou looked at the six or seven plates of exquisite seasonal cakes in front of him. They were so exquisite that it was jaw-dropping. Even the plates on which the cakes were placed were probably objects from the previous dynasty.
The most rare thing is that the Bai family actually has so many complete sets, which shows their profound heritage.
The Bai family is still in mourning. No matter whether the elders have allowed them to eat meat, they are not allowed to eat meat openly. Therefore, all the meals today are vegetarian.
This banquet was not as lively as Fang had imagined.
The atmosphere was already quiet without any singing or dancing, and Bai Qingyan, who was sitting at the host seat, ate his meal calmly and quietly, with a proper attitude, determined not to talk while eating or sleeping, and no one else dared to even breathe.
Fang finally understood that this was not a banquet prepared by Bai Qingyan at all, it was simply a show of power.
Bai Qingyan rinsed his mouth after finishing his meal according to the rules, and had the dishes in front of him cleared away. Then he brought tea and fresh fruit. The phrase “a common meal” was not an exaggeration.
But even so, the Bai family’s display was already quite formal in the eyes of the people in Shuoyang.
“I wonder how the clan leader’s preparations for training and recruiting are going?” Bai Qingyan put down his teacup and asked solemnly.
Bai Qihe stood up quickly and bowed to Bai Qingyan, saying, “Now the Bai clan’s children, the clan’s fields, and the tenants of the clan’s fields are all eager to come forward. Many common people have also signed up because they can get a share of the monthly salary. However, the clan is still discussing the training ground.”
“The government’s martial arts arena should be sufficient!” County Magistrate Zhou spoke first, and bowed in Bai Qingyan’s direction. “Before the princess returned, the governor had already ordered me to expand the martial arts arena. It should be available within three days.”
The governor didn’t expect that Lord Zhou would sell him a favor in front of Bai Qingyan. This order was not given by him, and he was embarrassed to steal the beauty. He quickly stood up and said, “I just mentioned to Lord Zhou that the martial arts field might not be enough. It can’t be regarded as an order. Lord Zhou was thoughtful.”
Second update, there is one more update that I really can’t come up with! I will make it up to you guys before 5pm!
Also, I’m begging for monthly tickets ahhhhh… I’ve fallen off the list wuwuwuwu…