Chapter 789: Is Mrs. Peng's family blacksmiths?

n the eldest should be able to return. Lord and the fourth son would also be almost back to the camp. Let's set up a few tables for a banquet and celebrate Funiu's birthday.""When this child was born,...Of course, Li Laosan brought his son and rushed back for such a happy event at home. Mr. Peng came along to drink wedding wine as well.

Perhaps unable to withstand the nagging of his new wife, Mr. Peng brought his family this time.

Wenjuan wasn't very familiar with this stepmother, after all, she rarely went back home after her marriage.

Even if he went back, it was just to see his father. He left some things behind and returned to Li's courtyard.

From the snippets of gossip she heard from some gentlemen and ladies at the academy, she could also tell that her stepmother was not a woman of peace.

But today there are many guests at home, and she can't be lacking in the etiquette she should show.

So, she embraced the star and sat beside Mrs. Peng, chatting idly for a while.

Mrs. Peng didn't know if she had forgotten or was simply stingy, but for the first time meeting her grandson, she hadn't prepared a gift.

But her mouth was saying something else, reaching out to pinch Xingxing's chubby cheeks and smiling: "Oh my, this child is raised so white and plump, it's really good."

"Unlike our Xiuge'er, who is seven or eight years old, he cries every day and isn't likable at all."

Wenjuan raised an eyebrow, knowing that her stepmother was referring to the illegitimate younger brother born to the concubine.

Although she disliked it, in such a situation, with her stepmother speaking like this, onlookers would only see the Peng family as a laughingstock.

"Therefore, she spoke, "A child must learn the rules when they are young. I was a fool and didn't understand these things. Thankfully, Xingxing had her great-grandmother and grandmother to teach her."

This is saying that no one taught the Peng family children properly, and that her stepmother is incompetent or not doing her job

Mrs. Peng choked, feeling a bit unhappy in her heart.

She couldn't help but increase her grip, pinching Xingxing's cheeks until they hurt a little.

Little Star is the fourth generation grandson of the Li family. When has he ever suffered such grievances!

He slapped Mrs. Peng's hand away, jumped out of his mother's arms and ran straight to his aunt, "Auntie, Auntie, Xingxing hurts!"

Jia Yin bent down to pick up her chubby nephew. Seeing that his face was flushed, she felt sorry for him.

Then she glanced lightly at Mrs. Peng, "Mrs. Peng, is your family in the blacksmithing business You sure have a strong hand!"

Mrs. Peng was flustered, she hadn't paid attention just now. She wanted to argue a few more points, but seeing Jia Yin's expression, she couldn't say anything.

Though Jia Yin was only ten years old and had just recovered from a serious illness, she had been pampered since childhood by her entire family. As the county princess with land ownership, she was treated like precious jade.

Today, for Roundy's full moon party, she put on a peach-red brocade pipa collar blouse. Her hair was styled simply yet elegantly with a gold crown adorned with seven colored gemstones, making her appear exceptionally luxurious.

The two braids, deliberately left out, hung down to her chest, occasionally brushing against the golden jade pendant. This made her appear even more radiant like a full moon, exuding an air of nobility.

Especially staring at Mrs. Peng with such gentleness, her clear eyes seemed to see through all of her secret thoughts.

Lady Peng smiled wryly and mustered her courage to reply, “Your Highness is jesting. My family are scholars and farmers.”

"Oh, I misunderstood then." Jiayin sneered, "I thought Mrs. Peng was naturally strong, but it turns out she hasn't raised a child and doesn't know how to be gentle with them."

Never raised a child!

Mrs. Peng was instantly pierced by a thousand arrows, her heart filled with shame, anger and resentment.

She had been married into the Peng family for almost four years, but she never let loose. Otherwise, the concubines in the house would dare to jump over her head and run wild...

Wen Juan saw her stepmother lower her flags and cease hostilities, bowing her head and only knowing how to wipe her handkerchief. She also felt relieved.

She was no longer patient with courtesies. She got up and said, “Grandma, I’m going to the kitchen to see. My mother and Aunt Four are probably very busy.”

"Go on," Li Lao smiled and waved her hand, "Today is your sister-in-law and Yuan Yuan's big day, so I trouble you to work harder."

Wan'er had a very comfortable confinement this month. Not only did she not look haggard, but she also gained about seven or eight pounds.

At this moment, she held Yuan Yuan and sat beside the old woman, smiling and saying, “Yes, Wen Juan, in a few days, when I have some free time, I’ll sew you a nice dress as a thank you.”

"Sure," Wen Juan readily agreed, smiling and pushing forward her round cheeks, begging, "Sister-in-law, can you embroider a few white orchids on my skirt You have the best embroidery skills!"

“Then add another outer garment. Embroider small white lilies on the cuffs and collar, and a larger one in clusters. It will definitely look even more beautiful. Sister-in-law gave me a box of pearls the other day, so use them to make the flower centers.” Waner was truly grateful to this sister-in-law.

Wenjuan doesn't talk much on a daily basis, but she is a really good person. She is hardworking and honest, never competing or grabbing things for herself.

Over the past month, she has helped take care of YuanYuan the most and hasn't been stingy with sharing her parenting advice. She is truly a rare and wonderful sister-in-law.

All the women around were watching with envy. No matter if they were poor or rich, a happy and harmonious family was the most important thing.

The relationship between the sisters-in-law in Li's family was as close as that of real sisters.

Someone couldn't hold back any longer and surrounded Li Laotai, asking about the rest of the boys in the Li family...

Without mentioning the bustle in the house, let's just say that Wenjuan, accompanied by her maidservant Xiaoyue, arrived at the kitchen courtyard upfront.

Tao Hongying and Zhao Yuru were busy with the people setting up the banquet.

Zhao Yuru urged Tao Hongying, "Hongying, things are almost done here. You quickly wash your hands and tidy up, go to the backyard to receive the guests. I and Jiahuan will be here!"

Tao Hongying refused, "Third Sister-in-law, you are the sister-in-law, if you go, you should be the one to greet guests. Why would I, a younger sister, go steal the spotlight and leave you behind to do the work"

Zhao Yuru couldn't help but laugh and cry. She pulled her to wash her hands, "The fourth brother is a general, and Fu Niuer is a county princess. You should go socialize no matter what."

"My brother, and Jia Huan, we all used to be in the food business, of course we were in charge of the kitchen."

As the two sisters-in-law were tugging at each other, someone shouted from inside the yard.

"Who are you Stop!"

Two people were stunned for a moment, and immediately shouted loudly to the woman in the kitchen helping with cooking, as well as the cooks called by the immortal guest, not to go out.

They also thought to look out the door, but Jia Huan had already pushed them back inside.

With a kitchen knife in hand, Jia Huan rushed out.

Because he heard that the one who was shouting just now was Wen Juan!

At this moment, Wenjuan was standing behind the door with Xiaoyue. Xiaoyue clutched the latch in her hand, guarding their master tightly.

While Dongmei, Shui Ling, and Shui Yun were already fighting with a middle-aged woman.

Jiāhuān ran to Wénjuān's side and, seeing she was unharmed, asked, "What happened"

Wen Juan's face turned pale with fright, and she quickly replied, "As soon as I entered the courtyard, I saw Fang Pozi and her granddaughter drawing water."

And this unfamiliar woman stood behind them, opening the lid of the pot and about to pour something in!

Today, there were quite a few visitors. There weren't enough pots in the kitchen, so we set up two makeshift clay stoves in the corner of the yard.

A piece of cured pork, and a mutton and goji berry soup.

As expected, someone set their sights on these two clay stoves.

It just so happened that Wen Juan and her maid came over, and they saw it at once.

Actually, even if they hadn't discovered it, nothing would have happened today.

Because Dongmei and Shui Ling had been working in the courtyard all day, keeping a watchful eye on everything.

When this unfamiliar woman came in to ask for water, they noticed her...

The novice midwife was surprisingly skilled. Winter Plum and Water Spirit, two against one, couldn't gain an advantage for a while.

She did, however, get the chance to grab the old woman Fang's granddaughter and throw her in front of Dongmei and Suiling...alla lilies, also known as autumn banners, happen to be in bloom at this time of year."“It was already promised to a wealthy gentleman in the city, but unfortunately my little grandson overslept and d...