novelaction Chapter 347 Hospitality
Chapter 347 Hospitality
Chapter 347
If she had said this to a normal person, they might have been embarrassed and annoyed. But Du Lingfeng's face remained calm when he heard it. His eyes did not turn to the Right Prime Minister's wife, but instead fell on Luo Shuiyao's fingers holding his sleeve, as if he could stare a flower out of them.
The Right Prime Minister's wife was naturally aware of her son's habit of not answering nine out of ten questions, and she hadn't expected him to answer. Then, she beckoned Luo Shuiyao inside: "Come in first, the food will get cold if you delay."
In the dining hall, maids and servants bustled about, a long table laden with a variety of dishes. A closer look revealed a rich variety of dishes, some of which were unheard of, laid out in a teeming manner. Forget the four of them, even if six more had arrived, they wouldn't have been able to finish all the food.
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The Right Prime Minister's wife invited everyone to sit down. Noticing Luo Shuiyao's eyes on the table, she smiled apologetically and said, "Come to think of it, I didn't know what you liked to eat. I was afraid it wouldn't suit your taste, so I asked the chef to prepare a few dishes from various cuisines. I specially ordered these snacks from a restaurant I often go to. They are quite famous in Kyoto. You can try them later and see if they suit your taste."
Luo Shuiyao looked in the direction of her finger and was slightly startled. She naturally knew that these snacks were the best-selling ones at Qingyu Tower. From this, it was clear that the Right Prime Minister's wife had indeed paid great attention to today's food and had done her homework.
Touched, Luo Shuiyao naturally didn't want to spoil the fun, and said with a smile: "These foods look especially delicious, thank you for taking the trouble."
"You kid, you only say polite words. I'm just talking, and the servants will take care of it. When I'm done with this busy period, I'll cook something delicious for you myself. You don't know that even the master and your brother praise my cooking." The wife of the right prime minister said, her eyes full of smiles, and the fine lines at the corners of her eyes revealed tenderness.
"Then when you have time, you must make some for me to try. I will definitely appreciate it." Luo Shuiyao nodded in agreement without any doubt.
She didn't notice that after hearing her wife's words, the Right Prime Minister, who had been smiling, froze uncontrollably. Even Du Lingfeng, who was sitting next to her and letting Luo Shuiyao pull at his sleeve, frowned and looked at Luo Shuiyao, wanting to say something but not knowing how to express it.
The Right Prime Minister naturally understood why his son had such an expression and quickly shook his head at him.
Du Lingfeng looked at his father, then at his mother, and then at Luo Shuiyao. In the end, he didn't say anything, but he clenched his hands in his sleeves even tighter.
Luo Shuiyao's attention was completely focused on the Right Prime Minister's wife, so she naturally didn't notice the interaction between the father and son. The meal ended in this seemingly happy atmosphere.
After finishing the meal, the wife of the right prime minister took Luo Shuiyao aside and asked her all sorts of questions, chatting about family matters. When she learned about Luo Shuiyao's life story, the wife couldn't help but burst into tears, which made Luo Shuiyao feel extremely embarrassed. Luo Shuiyao just answered as she was asked, and didn't think there was anything to hide, so she just blurted it out. Who would have thought that the seemingly steady wife of the right prime minister would be so emotional, and she couldn't stop crying. Luo Shuiyao had no choice but to comfort her gently: "It's all in the past, we will all be getting better and better in the future, don't cry."
The Right Prime Minister and Du Lingfeng and his son listened to their conversation without interrupting. Seeing the lady crying uncontrollably and Luo Shuiyao looking uncomfortable and anxious, they interrupted, "Madam, it's getting late. We should go to the ancestral hall and add Yaoyao's name. It would be bad if we missed the auspicious time."
The Right Prime Minister's wife attached great importance to the family genealogy entry. As soon as she left the Marquis' Mansion, she made a special trip to the Huguo Temple to calculate the time, which was exactly 1:15 PM today. Now it seemed that the time was indeed approaching. She hurriedly wiped her tears, looked at Luo Shuiyao with an apologetic look, and said, "Yaoyao, my fault! I almost missed the time. Let's go to the ancestral hall quickly. Entering the family genealogy entry is a top priority. I asked the abbot, and he said that 1:15 PM today is an auspicious time, which will ensure a smooth life for you. We must not delay, otherwise I will be guilty of a great sin."
Hearing the Right Prime Minister's wife repeatedly say that it was all for her, Luo Shuiyao felt incredibly grateful. However, she felt that expressing her gratitude with words alone was too light, so she secretly resolved to do her utmost to make Du Lingfeng's condition as good as possible and never let down the Right Prime Minister's wife's loving heart.
"Okay, let's go quickly then." Luo Shuiyao thought to herself, agreeing with her voice. She followed the Right Prime Minister's wife's strength and let her pull her to her feet. As they passed Du Lingfeng, she tugged on his sleeve again, leading him forward. Seeing her like this, Du Lingfeng didn't show it on his face, but the joy in his eyes betrayed his feelings.
It’s so nice to have a younger sister.
Seeing the friendly brothers and sisters, the loving mother and the filial son, the Right Prime Minister's eyes were filled with smiles. Seeing his own son, seemingly unpromising yet full of joy, he touched his nose helplessly and followed them. Watching their brisk backs, he couldn't help but feel a touch of sadness: If his own daughter were still alive, wouldn't they have lived such a happy life long ago? However, having such a wonderful life now was not bad. He was truly content to have gained such a wonderful daughter.
The Right Prime Minister's Mansion was huge. After walking for a while, through long corridors and past dense flowers, they finally reached a slightly secluded corner. This was the ancestral hall of the Right Prime Minister's Mansion.
The Right Prime Minister rose through the ranks of the imperial examination system, his ancestral homeland far from here. Furthermore, his parents died young, and he had no siblings. Although this was an ancestral hall, the tablets were few and the elaborate rituals of the larger families in the capital were absent. After the group paid their respects to their ancestors and burned incense, the Right Prime Minister produced the family tree and personally added Luo Shuiyao's name to it. He then placed the tree before the ancestral tablets, effectively informing the ancestors. With this, Luo Shuiyao officially became the daughter of the Right Prime Minister's mansion. While not related by blood, in this ancient era, she was legitimately the Du family's adopted daughter.
By the time all this was done, an hour had passed. The sun was high in the sky as they left the ancestral hall. The Right Prime Minister's wife took Luo Shuiyao by the hand and led her to choose a courtyard she liked. The Zhou Dynasty didn't have the concept of inner and outer courtyards. Although children had their own courtyards, slightly apart, most didn't place them together.
Although the Right Prime Minister's wife wanted her children to develop a close relationship, she also had some reservations. She led Luo Shuiyao, starting from the farthest courtyard, and then looked at each one. Luo Shuiyao particularly liked the courtyard closest to Du Lingfeng's. It had the best view, was quiet, and had a beautiful environment. She was completely sold on it. Just as she was making her choice, Du Lingfeng, who had been following her silently the entire way, spoke up: "Sister, this is the courtyard."
After hearing what her son said, the wife of the Right Prime Minister, who was originally hesitant because of Luo Shuiyao's insistence, gritted her teeth and agreed after hearing her son express his thoughts so rarely.
"Well, since you like it, you can live here. There are not many people in our house, and this courtyard is usually uninhabited. Although it is often maintained, the decoration inside is not suitable for a girl of your age. I will ask the craftsmen to repair it urgently and reinforce the courtyard wall. If you like any style, just tell me and I will decorate it for you. I will definitely make you live comfortably."
Ever since her name was added to the family tree, the Right Prime Minister's wife had automatically changed her address to "mother." Ever since Luo Shuiyao entered the Right Prime Minister's residence, she had witnessed the couple's dedication, especially their devotion to this matter. After spending so much time with them, she could even call them "mother."
Hearing what the Right Prime Minister's wife said, she smiled and nodded, praising: "No matter what the style is, as long as it is arranged by mother, I like it."
"It's just..." Having said this, she suddenly looked at the wife of the Right Prime Minister hesitantly, not knowing how to start.
The Right Prime Minister's wife had been amused by her flattering words, but now, seeing her hesitation, she asked in confusion, "What do you want to say? Just say it. Don't be embarrassed in front of your mother."
She thought Luo Shuiyao was going to make a request but was just not sure how to say it, so she comforted her like this.