Chapter 305: Grave Worship
After entering the yard, Ji Feng tied the carriage in the yard, and then the servants began to help unload the things from the carriage.
As soon as Yinhua entered the house, she began to look for Yinhe. The two siblings had not seen each other for a long time.
Qianhuan saw through her thoughts and asked her parents, "Mom and Dad, where is Yinhe now?"
Liu said quickly, "He's busy in the soy sauce workshop in the back."
Qianhuan said to Yinhua, "Yinhua, we don't need you to serve in the front hall for now. Banxia is enough. You should go find Yinhe quickly. You two siblings haven't seen each other for a long time."
Yin Hua bowed respectfully, "Thank you, Miss," and then ran towards the soy sauce shop.
Qianhuan began to introduce new faces such as Banxia, Lengfeng and Lengyu to her parents one by one. Then she instructed Steward Ji to take all the servants brought from the capital to the servants' room in the backyard and settle them down.
After everyone left, Qianhuan picked out two packages from a pile of items and said as if presenting a treasure, "Mom and Dad, these are the clothes and shoes for the New Year that I bought for you at the best clothing store in Beijing. They are a complete set. Try them on and see if they fit you."
Liu took the two packages and opened them while muttering, "Silly girl, your father and I are very happy that you and Wenjie can come back for the New Year. Why did you spend so much money to bring clothes and shoes? Things from the best clothing stores in Beijing must be very expensive."
Qianhuan knew her mother's temper. "Mom, don't worry about whether the things are expensive or not. I am a very good earner now. I am already a wealthy woman. No matter how expensive the clothes and shoes are, I can afford them for you and dad."
When Liu heard her daughter say this, her heart was already filled with joy.
She opened the two packages and saw one set of men's clothes and one set of women's clothes. The materials of both sets of clothes looked very luxurious.
She couldn't help but touch her dress, which felt very smooth. Liu asked uncertainly, "Qianhuan, the material of this dress seems to be better than the ones worn by the masters and ladies in the county. Is it really suitable for your father and me to wear this?"
Liang Lao Er also agreed, "Yes, Qianhuan, your mother and I are both rough people. Wouldn't it be a waste to wear such nice clothes?"
"Oh, father and mother, your daughter is now a county lady appointed by the emperor himself. As the father and mother of the county lady, what's wrong with you wearing clothes made of better material during the New Year? Go and try them on."
Having said that, Qianhuan pushed the couple into her room to change clothes.
When the two came out again, Qianhuan said with satisfaction, "Well, both sets of clothes fit very well. There is some truth in the saying that clothes make the man, and gold makes the Buddha. Dad and mom look several years younger after putting on these two sets of clothes."
"Girl, you only know how to say nice things to please me and your father. How can someone look several years younger just by changing clothes?"
"Mom, don't disbelieve me. I really look several years younger. If you don't believe me, ask Wenjie."
Wen Jie on the side nodded quickly, "Mom, Sister Qianhuan didn't lie. You and Dad really look a lot younger after putting on the new clothes that Sister bought for you."
Liu and Liang Laoer were very happy. She quickly pulled Liang Laoer back to the house and said, "These clothes and shoes are so good, they can't get dirty. Let's take them off and save them for the New Year."
Liang Lao Er also nodded repeatedly, and then the couple went in and changed into new clothes and new shoes. Liu personally brought a few servants to prepare meals for everyone.
When it was time to eat, Qianhuan asked the servants to sit at a table in the servants' room. Liu disapproved and said, "Qianhuan, can't we just let them eat with us? Why make it so troublesome to have two tables?"
In fact, as a person living in the 21st century, Qianhuan is not the kind of person who cares about empty etiquette. She just follows the local customs. In this dynasty with strict hierarchy, the master is the master and the servant is the servant, and they must clearly distinguish the boundaries.
If servants and masters are often allowed to eat at the same table, breaking the rules, who knows if they will become arrogant one day.
However, Liu didn't understand this, so Qianhuan could only explain, "Mom, there is no order without rules. Wenjie and I can just sit at the same table with you and dad. It will be more comfortable for them to sit at a table by themselves."
Liu couldn't resist and finally had to follow her daughter's wishes.
After dinner, the family of four chatted about many family matters.
Liu and Liang Laoer told Qianhuan and Wenjie about some things in Yunfeng Village. Qianhuan and Wenjie also told their parents a lot of interesting things about the capital.
After chatting for a long time, Wenjie suddenly suggested buying some paper money to go to the grave to worship his parents.
Liu slapped the back of her head and said belatedly, "Yes, how could I have forgotten this? Wenjie, you have been away from home for half a year. You should really go to visit your third brother and his wife at their graves. I will go and prepare things now."
The family accompanied Wenjie to the cemetery. Wenjie knelt in front of his biological parents' graves and couldn't help but tear up. "Mom and Dad, I am an unfilial son. I waited half a year to come to see you. I hope you don't blame me."
Liu and Liang Laoer hurried forward to comfort him, "Wenjie, don't be too sad. If your parents knew that you went to the capital to study, they would be so happy that they would never blame you."
Wenjie continued, "Mom, you said that your greatest wish is to get you a top scorer in the imperial examination. I have already entered the Imperial Academy. I will study hard and get you a top scorer in the imperial examination in a few years."
Liu and Liang Laoer were very pleased to see that Wenjie was so sensible.
Qianhuan, Liu and others also burned incense, kowtowed, and helped burn some paper money before returning home.