Chapter 672: Attending the Apprenticeship Banquet
No matter how close they were, she was still a guest. They were busy hosting a banquet and had to take time to take care of them. It was unreasonable both emotionally and rationally.
Bai Yunxi looked at the little girl's troubled expression and chuckled.
"Actually, I quite like staying in the inn. I'm usually busy at home and rarely go out to the county. I took this opportunity to take a look around the county."
"Living at home doesn't stop Aunt Bai from going out for shopping. I'll be with you then, and you can go wherever you want."
Listening to the little girl's tone, Bai Yunxi looked at her with a smile.
"When there is a banquet at home, your mother will definitely be too busy by herself. You have to be by her side to help. Aunt Bai has Wenyou beside her, and you are the only daughter beside your mother. If you are not here, who will help her?"
Hearing Baiyunxi's reminder, the little girl immediately felt embarrassed.
"But mother said we must invite Aunt Bai home."
"Xinyi Bai received it. Since it is about Xiao Wu's apprenticeship banquet, I will ask him to come over to help tomorrow morning. I will just ask him to come over and pick us up the day after tomorrow."
Xiaowu listened to his mother's arrangement and nodded in agreement.
"Senior sister, just do as my mother said. I will take you back now, and I will go to the house to help you tomorrow morning."
Zhang Yishan had no choice but to nod in agreement.
"I came by carriage, just go back directly. Junior brother should stay at the inn with Aunt Bai.
"It's not far away. I'll take you back. I won't waste any time."
Xiao Wu saw him off, but Bai Yunxi didn't go downstairs either. He stood by the window and watched the two people leave in a carriage. Then he asked Wenyou to sit down and rest.
In a blink of an eye, the apprenticeship banquet arrived.
Baiyunxi got up early in the morning, washed up, and put on a purple dress. With Wenyou's help, she put on a flat bun and inserted two new old silver hairpins.
Apply a little powder and simply modify the eyebrow shape and lip color, giving people a dignified and steady feeling.
Wenyou also changed into green clothes, with a newly bought orchid hairpin in her hair. Although the green color is slightly softer than the duck egg blue color, coupled with Wen You's cold look, the whole person still looks cold and indifferent.
As soon as they finished packing, Xiao Wu came over, also dressed in new clothes. Looking at Mother and Wenyou's outfits, he was stunned and bowed slightly.
"Mom, the ox cart is ready and ready to go."
"Okay, bring your gifts and let's set off."
Bai Yunxi pointed to the gifts on the table and motioned for Xiao Wu to take them.
He took Wenyou's hand and the two of them went downstairs together. The bullock cart swayed slowly and arrived at the gate of Zhang's family in a quarter of an hour.
Looking at the silk hanging above the Zhang family's door, Bai Yunxi's lips twitched, and those who didn't know thought that the Zhang family was having a wedding celebration.
As soon as the bullock cart stopped, I heard footsteps in the yard, and the Zhang family of three appeared at the door with smiles on their faces.
Bai Yunxi supported Wenyou's arm and got out of the oxcart, and chuckled, "Today, we are the first to come, right?"
Listening to Bai Yunxi's tone, Zhang Yiren stepped forward and nodded with a smile.
"Yes, you are the first one. I have been looking forward to your arrival for a long time, but you refused and insisted on staying at the inn.
Listening to Zhang Yiren's tone, Bai Yunxi smiled gently,
"The main reason is that I'm in a hurry and I'm afraid you won't be able to make it for Xiaowu's apprenticeship banquet. Sister Yiren has been working hard for several days, and I feel bad about it. I want to help, but I don't understand the rules in the county, so I just I won’t cause any trouble to you just by lazing around in the inn.”
After listening to Bai Yunxi's explanation, Zhang Yiren glared at her.
"Okay, you are right. I can't argue with you. Hurry up and follow me in. Let's have a good chat. The guests will arrive soon."
As soon as Bai Yunxi said hello to the dean, she was pulled into the courtyard by Zhang Yiren.
Xiaowu and Wenyou followed behind with gifts in their hands, and the group entered the courtyard in a mighty manner.
Zhang's house is a courtyard with two entrances. Zhang Yiren took Bai Yunxi and said a few words in the front yard and living room. Then he took the person to the second hospital.
There is a small garden in the second courtyard, planted with various flowers, suitable for entertaining female guests.
Bai Yunxi looked at her courtyard and couldn't help but admire, "Your yard is really unique and tasteful compared to ours in the countryside."
"Pfft, don't praise me. My little place can't compare with your courtyard."
Zhang Yiren took her around the garden and gave her an overview of the apprenticeship banquet.
"After my father founded Qingyu College, he was quite famous in the county. Today, there are many people coming to the apprenticeship banquet. At that time, Xiaowu will help entertain the guests in the front hall. He can be regarded as a familiar face. From now on, he will It’s more convenient to travel around the county.”
Listening to Zhang Yiren's narration, Bai Yunxi blessed her with gratitude.
"The dean will never be able to repay Xiao Wu for his kindness in knowing me and finding him. I just ask him to make more achievements and give more face to the dean."
After seeing Bai Yunxi's attitude, the smile on Zhang Yiren's face became even brighter.
"Oh, there is no need to be polite in our relationship from now on. As soon as Xiaowu calls me Master, I will treat him as my son. Yunxi just don't worry."
While they were talking, the woman at the door came in to report that a guest had arrived.
Zhang Yiren patted Bai Yunxi's hand and said, "You go first into the hall and sit down to have a rest and drink tea. I'll go and greet you."
"You are the master today, so just go about your business. I will do whatever you want with me today."
Bai Yunxi urged and watched her lead the girl and mother-in-law through the Moon Gate. Just as he was about to take Wenyou into the living room to rest, he heard Zhang Yishan's voice behind him.
"Aunt Bai, let me drink tea and talk with you."
Looking at the little girl wearing a pink and purple dress today, with a hairpin and earrings of the same color in her hair.
She looks pink, fair, and charming.
"Yishan looks really good today, pink and energetic. There are many guests today, and your mother may not be able to handle it alone. You go to help. I don't need to entertain them here deliberately."
"What are you talking about, Aunt Bai? You are the most important guest today. I will accompany you to talk today." Zhang Yishan took Bai Yunxi's arm and accompanied her into the living room with a smile.
After a while, Zhang Yiren came in with a woman who was slightly older than her. After a few words of greeting, Zhang Yiren introduced Bai Yunxi.
"This is the eldest lady of Mr. Liu's family in the college. This time to the capital city, it is Mr. Liu who leads the team."
Listening to Zhang Yiren's introduction, Bai Yunxi smiled and greeted her.
"It turns out to be Madam Liu. It is such an honor to meet you today."
"So you are the mother of the scholar. You must be a remarkable person to have raised such an outstanding son."
Madam Liu looked at Bai Yunxi and nodded secretly at her dignified and steady demeanor. She was indeed a lady of a scholar. She was indeed dignified.
It was just her rough fate that made people feel sorry.
Listening to Madam Liu's voice, Bai Yunxi smiled slightly.
"I am just a country woman, I don't deserve your praise,"