Daohua thought that the Dong family and the Su family would arrive a day or two early at most, but who knows, on November 20th, the two families would arrive together.

In front of the Chuihua Gate, Mrs. Li picked up Mrs. Dong and Mrs. Su with a smile, while Daohua pulled Dong Yuanyao and Su Shiyu with a look of surprise: "Why are you here so early?"

Dong Yuanyao smiled and said: "Why, you don't welcome me?"

Daohua smiled and said, "I wish you could come here soon." After saying that, she pulled the two of them towards Songhe Courtyard and said as they walked, "Jingwan arrived two days ago. As soon as you come, we will have something to play with."

”

Hearing this, Dong Yuanyao and Su Shiyu both laughed. It was cold in winter, and they usually stayed in the house when there was nothing to do. They were bored and bored. They were very happy to be able to go out as guests.

Daohua looked at Su Shiyu: "Didn't Sister Su say in her last letter that she likes to eat tomatoes? I still grow them in the greenhouse on the farmhouse. I will make a tomato feast for you tomorrow."

Su Shiyu smiled: "I'm sorry you still remember, those tomatoes are sour and sweet, I really like them."

Daohua smiled and said, "I'll get some for you when I get back."

After the tomatoes were planted, because she had to save the seeds, she only gave some to her close friends to try them out.

Dong Yuanyao interrupted the two of them: "I'm afraid I won't be able to eat it tomorrow." After saying that, he looked at Daohua and said, "Why, didn't your family receive the post?"

Daohua was stunned: "What post?"

Dong Yuanyao: "It's a post from the inspection envoy Chen's family!"

Daohua shook her head: "I haven't heard my mother talk about it."

Dong Yuanyao frowned: "That shouldn't be the case. Although Mr. Chen was personally sent by the emperor to take charge of gold mining, your father is the prefect of Ningmen Prefecture, and the gold mine is within the jurisdiction of Ningmen Prefecture. You will have to deal with it in the future.

, how could you not invite me?"

Daohua said "Oh": "It turns out that Inspector Chen is the person responsible for mining the gold mine."

Su Shiyu answered: "Although the inspector's official position is not high, the Chen family must not be underestimated."

Dong Yuanyao nodded.

Daohua became interested: "What, what's Mr. Chen's background?"

Dong Yuanyao lowered his voice: "Don't you have a good background? And it's a big one. Mr. Chen's mother is the emperor's nanny. Mr. Chen also grew up with the emperor. He is one of the emperor's most trusted confidants. Otherwise, he would also

I won’t leave gold mining to him.”

Daohua nodded: "The background is indeed quite big." After saying that, he paused and asked, "So, it's because of the Chen family that you came to Ningmen Mansion in advance?"

Su Shiyu nodded and said: "The Chen family posted a note inviting us to the banquet tomorrow, saying they wanted to recognize our colleagues in Zhongzhou."

Daohua looked confused: "You have even invited people from the provincial government, so there is no reason why we should not be invited, right? Could it be that Mr. Chen looks down on our family?"

Su Shiyu shook her head: "No, even if Mr. Chen is a little arrogant because of his relationship with the emperor, he probably wouldn't do such an offending thing. Maybe he forgot? Or maybe it was too late?

”

Daohua looked calm: "No matter what the reason is, it is certain that the Chen family despises my family."

Dong Yuanyao and Su Shiyu didn't accept this very well.

Indeed, compared with their two families, the Yan family's background is indeed somewhat inferior.

The Chen family has not been together for a long time. Compared with the aristocratic families, there are indeed many things they cannot do well in terms of rules and etiquette.

They would never make such a low-end mistake when it comes to banquets and postings.

While they were talking, the group of people arrived at the old lady’s yard.

Inside the room, there was another greeting and greeting.

After meeting the elders, Daohua introduced Dong Yuanyao and Su Shiyu to Yang Xiujun, Yan Yunxi and Yan Yunyan.

Yang Xiujun looked at everyone talking and laughing absentmindedly. She didn't expect that her uncle's family, which her grandmother and others said were shabby and unattractive, had such a wide circle of friends.

The Dong family comes from the Duke's family in the capital, the Su family, and the Zhou family are also among the most prominent families in Zhongzhou.

The Yang family is not as talented as the Yan family!

After lunch, Mrs. Li sent Mrs. Dong and Mrs. Su to the guest courtyard to rest, and then returned to the main courtyard.

"Madam, the concierge just came to report that Mr. Chen, the newly appointed inspection envoy, had posted a message to our family, the Zhou family, and the Han family." Pingtong stepped forward to help Mrs. Li take off her cloak, and then handed over the receipt.

The note was handed over.

Mrs. Li said ‘hmm’, glanced at the post, but didn’t answer it.

She had already learned about the Chen family's banquet from Mrs. Dong before, and she felt very uncomfortable when she thought that her family had not received the invitation in advance.

At this time, Daohua walked in, took the post and read it, then threw it directly on the table and hummed: "Tomorrow is the banquet day, so the Chen family is not afraid that we won't be able to go if something happens."

Mrs. Li waved to her daughter, waited for Daohua to sit next to her, and then sneered: "The old lady of the Chen family is the emperor's nanny. For this reason, even if our family has something to do, we have to go tomorrow."<

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After saying that, he looked at Pingtong and said, "Please send the notes to the Zhou family and the Han family."

Pingtong bent her knees and said, "Yes." Then she took the post and exited the room.

After the others left, Daohua curled her lips and said, "Isn't it just a related household? What are you trying to do?" She was the one who found the gold mine.

Mrs. Li didn't talk about Daohua this time because she was also very dissatisfied with the Chen family. She felt embarrassed when she thought of Mrs. Dong's confused look when she mentioned the banquet just now.

Moreover, since the Chen family found out about the Han family and the Zhou family living in their house, how could they not know about Guining's little sister, but they didn't even mention inviting her family, which is really annoying.

After a moment of silence, Mrs. Li still said: "When you go to Chen's house tomorrow, you can't be arrogant."

Mr. Chen has a close relationship with the emperor, and many matters can be directly communicated to heaven. If he slanders me in front of the emperor, their family will definitely suffer.

Daohua nodded: "Don't worry, Mom, I know."

......

On November 21st, the gate of Chen Mansion opened wide, but at 10:00, the new inspector Chen Hong and his eldest son Chen Jiayou were standing in front of the gate to greet the guests with smiles on their faces.

When the Chen family hosted a banquet, the officials of the Ningmen Mansion were very considerate and came early. None of these people wanted to make friends with Chen Hong. Without him, Chen Hong could meet the emperor. This fact made all the officials flock to him.

Of course, not everyone sells his face.

"Has the young prince arrived?"

Hearing his father's question, Chen Jiayou shook his head: "Dad, how many times have you asked me this? If the young prince comes, I will notify you, so don't ask."

Chen Hong glared at his eldest son: "What do you know? The young prince represents the royal family. If he can come here early, it means that he values ​​us, and our life in Ningmen Mansion will be easier in the future."

Chen Jiayou disagreed: "Dad, our family belongs to the emperor, who dares to look down on us?"

Chen Hong shook his head: "The water here is deep, and your father and I are in charge of gold mining. If we don't get along with local officials, I will get in trouble from time to time, and I will suffer the consequences!"

"If the emperor thinks that your father and I are not capable enough and sends someone to replace me, our Chen family will never have a future."

As he said this, he looked stunned.

"By the way, has Magistrate Yan arrived?"

Chen Jiayou shook his head and said dissatisfied: "Not yet, not only the Yan family has not arrived, but also the Dong family, Zhou family, and Su family who live in their home have not arrived. I see them, they want to come over for dinner.

”

Chen Hong frowned: "I met Mr. Yan once in the palace before. At that time, I thought he was a knowledgeable person. Unexpectedly, he started to put on airs just after he became the prefect."
Chapter completed!