You are my golden finger

Chapter 217 The Talented Scholars in the Princess's Mansion (3)

Shiziwo is now managed by Uncle Daxiong and the village head's son Wang Jianbin. Both of them are honest and simple people without much creativity. It seems that the management is completely based on the routines of their old father.

Before leaving the official road, Lin Xijin saw a scene that she was very familiar with.

The road leading to Shiziwo Village was full of colorful flags. When the villagers saw their carriage, the loud gongs and drums started beating, and then the dragon and lion dance team came to greet Uncle Daxiong and Uncle Jianbin, followed by the men, women, and children of the whole village.

Lin Xijin was used to this grand scene. She put the three cute kids into the space and let Duoduo and the others watch. When she was about to jump off the car, Uncle Daxiong and Wang Jianbin stopped her. So she had to let the two sit next to the driver and let the carriage move slowly. The dragon and lion team led the way in front, and the villagers guarded behind, and they returned to Zhangshutou in a grand manner.

Back at Zhangshutou, Uncle Daxiong and Uncle Jianbin instructed everyone to distribute wedding money, candies, and cakes, and to set up a buffet tomorrow to entertain the entire village and those who came to Shiziwo as guests, before sending everyone away.

Everyone returned to Lin Xijin's home, where the clan leader, the village head, and Uncle Muxiong's family all gathered. Only Uncle Muxiong, Xingwu, and Uncle Jian'an were in Hangzhou and did not return.

Several elders and teachers were also brought in. It turned out that everyone had already prepared a banquet to welcome them.

The dishes were brought by Uncle Dashun, and the aunts from several families also came to help the cook prepare them. It was another lively evening.

Third Granny, the clan leader, the head of the village, and Lin Xijin accepted everyone's congratulations. Master Liang, Master Chen and others once again received everyone's gratitude and praise, and they felt unprecedented satisfaction in their hearts.

The next morning, the sun was rising with the roar of pigs and the wailing of chickens and ducks...

Zhangshutou has created a new historical height and ushered in its highlight moment: the ancestral hall was opened to worship the ancestors, colorful flags were flying, gongs and drums were beating, dragons and lions were fighting, and people were bustling...

More than a dozen big pots were set up, and a row of tables and chairs were laid out... The villagers of Shiziwo hadn't seen such a lively atmosphere for a long time. The routine operations were not only familiar but also made everyone excited. They were busy but with clear division of labor and everything was in order.

"Alas, our Jin'er is so amazing. In just a few years, he has trained four Jinshi and one Juren."

"Who said it wasn't true? My maternal sister-in-law is so envious that she dreams of marrying my niece to her. Aunt, your son Shitou can also take the imperial examination next year."

"Yes, I heard from Master Liang that there will be several people from Qingyuan who will take the imperial examination next year."

"Jin'er is a blessed person. She gave birth to three babies. Who can be so blessed? With her, Qingyuan can achieve anything. I guarantee that your Shitou will pass the exam."

"Thank you for your good words! If you pass the exam, I will treat everyone to a banquet." Several women talked hopefully and had a mysterious trust in Lin Xijin.

Near noon, guests from other villages and the town came to congratulate him one after another. The two owners of the town's drugstore and restaurant also came. What surprised Lin Xijin the most was that the prefect and the county magistrate also came with a group of subordinates and gentry to congratulate him.

Seeing the hectic scene at Zhangshutou, Lin Xijin could only resign herself to taking them back to her home to entertain them.

Lin Xijin personally brewed tea for them. This was the new Qianshan Lake tea produced this year. Because it was newly planted, the quantity was still very small. After tasting it, everyone praised it endlessly, and the cook's snacks were praised by everyone again.

The clan leader and the village head were afraid that too many people in the village would disturb the distinguished guests, so they finally decided to set up a few tables at Lin Xijin's house to entertain these guests. The clan leader and the village head asked Uncle Dafu and Uncle Jianbin to entertain the guests from outside, and the two of them brought their teachers and five boys to entertain the guests.

Lin Xijin took out several bottles of Moutai and wine from the space. The clan leader, the village head and the five boys toasted him. In the end, everyone drank very happily and contentedly.

After eating and drinking, Lin Xijin packed these people with gifts such as fruits, tea and fine wine before sending them away.

There were so many tables set up for the buffet at Zhangshutou that it didn't end until the early hours of the afternoon. The kitchen helpers were so busy that their backs ached and their legs cramped.

But everyone was happy. They saw unprecedented hope for Shiziwo. These people were tired but happy.

However, due to the opening of the charity school, more and more students and scholars came to Qingyuan. Now everyone knows her righteous act of helping Erhu and the students of Qingsong Academy. When the people of Qingyuan heard the good news about Shiziwo, they came to congratulate one after another, so the banquet was held for six days, and the lively atmosphere finally subsided.

Lin Xijin originally planned to pay for the entire wedding banquet, but the clan leader, the village head, and the third wife were not happy. In the end, it was agreed that Lin Xijin's family would pay two-thirds, and also pay for ten big pigs raised in the farm, six hundred kilograms of beef, and all the wine and drinks. The third wife would pay fifty taels, and the clan leader and the village head would pay for the rest.

The village has plenty of chickens, ducks, fish and vegetables, and they can all be produced locally.

The buffet here was over, but Lin Xijin's house was still bustling because the villagers were busy giving gifts to the three babies.

The villagers felt bad after having six days of feasting at Lin Xijin's house, and they all wanted to grab some goodies to give to the babies. Those who had wives also wanted to go and share in the good fortune, perhaps they could have twins or triplets themselves.

Just then, early in the morning, Grandma He’s loud voice rang out outside the door.

"Jin'er, Grandma He, come in and have some breakfast! Are you guys up?"

"I'm up, I'm getting ready for breakfast. Grandma He, you're just in time." If it weren't for the three babies making a fuss about getting up, Lin Xijin might still be sleeping in. The three babies are too energetic and like to make trouble at night.

"Oh, these three babies are so cute, they are so fair and clean." Grandma He saw the three children playing with An An and the others in the stroller and immediately shifted her attention.

"Come, come, grandma, please give me some. I'll give each of you a silver bracelet." Grandma He immediately took out three small red boxes from the basket she brought, expecting that they would contain silver bracelets.

"Grandma He, I'm sorry to have cost you so much money. Yunxi will be giving birth soon. Will you and Aunt Muxiong go to Kyoto with us this time?" Lin Xijin asked.

"Your grandmother Liu came back and told me that Kyoto is so big that I must go and see it. Besides, Yunxi is in confinement after childbirth, so your aunt Muxiong and I must go and take care of her before we can feel at ease." Grandma He is also a very affectionate person, and she spoke frankly.

"Well, I've already bought a house in Kyoto. I can move in after I clean it up. Who will take care of the family?"

"The house is being looked after by the eldest girl and her husband, and we have hired two helpers. It's nothing to do. Jin'er, thank you, Grandma He, for always thinking of me in everything!" Grandma He chattered non-stop.

The three little babies were more than seven months old. They couldn't stay in the car and wanted to crawl on the ground. The house was covered with wooden floors, which were wiped clean. Lin Xijin let them crawl. Lele, An'an, and Duan Jingyun played with them with toys. Lin Xijin dragged Grandma He to have breakfast.

Villagers came one after another and were very surprised to see the three cute babies.

To Lin Xijin's surprise, Lin Guiqi also came and brought three red envelopes to the three babies. When he brought them over, he looked at the cute babies, handed over the red envelopes, and left without saying a word.

Before returning to Kyoto, Lin Xijin asked Xihui and Xijia to send food, clothing and fifty taels of silver to Lin Guiqi again, as she could not give more.