Chapter 640 Party Banquet

Luo Yi and the children did not understand much about this banquet. They just thought that outsiders were coming to visit Gu Jiulang, so the family wanted to treat them to a meal, so they were happy to help.

September 6th.

Early in the morning, Luo Yi was in the kitchen helping Dan Ruo.

She was a hardworking person who could not sit still. She finally found a place in the mansion where she could be useful, so she would not let it go. Therefore, she did whatever work she could do, and she did not dislike it at all.

In the middle of the process, Dan Ruo and Cai Er persuaded her several times, but she pretended not to hear them and immersed herself in cooking. The two saw that it was still early, so they did not say much.

After Du Jingyi got up, he and Gu Shaoyu dressed up seriously. When they sat down to eat breakfast, they saw a plate of cakes they had never seen before, and asked in confusion.

"Dan Ruo is researching new dishes again?"

"Madam, you don't know, this is what Madam Nine made early, and now she is still in the kitchen and refuses to leave."

"Ah? She is still in the kitchen now? No, no, she is also the protagonist today, I have to dress up early to go to her."

Luo Yi's situation is even more "clean" than hers. She at least has her family and money to support her, but Luo Yi has nothing, so it would be more troublesome to face those ladies.

So Du Jingyi thought that people rely on clothes and horses rely on saddles, so it is better to dress up appropriately.

Who knows, just when he was about to get up, he saw Shuxiu come in and report that Luo Yi was here.

"Please invite the ninth sister-in-law in!"

When Luo Yi came in, she was still wearing her old clothes. Although simple, they were clean and convenient to work with.

As for the beautiful clothes Du Jingyi prepared for her, they were beautiful, but too expensive. If you move them casually, they will wrinkle, so Luo Yi doesn't like them.

Seeing her outfit, Du Jingyi couldn't help but frowned, but fearing that Luo Yi would be sad, he quickly restrained his expression and turned to admonish.

"Sister-in-law of the Ninth Brother, you'd better change your clothes quickly. The guests will be here soon. I will introduce you to them in detail and you will get to know each other slowly."

Cai'er told Luo Yi what Du Jingyi said, but Luo Yi shook her head and spoke to Du Jingyi. This was the first time she spoke so much, so Du Jingyi was also very confused about what she said.

Who knew that after listening, Cai'er looked a little embarrassed.

Even if Du Jingyi couldn't hear it, he could guess part of it, so he asked first.

"Madam Nine doesn't want to see the guests?"

Cai'er nodded, and then said.

"Madam Jiu said that she has a dull personality and cannot speak the language. Even if she meets those ladies, she doesn't know what to say or do. She is afraid of losing face for the mansion, so it's better not to show up. She came back with Master Jiu to take care of him, not to be Madam Jiu, so she doesn't need to show up in front of people. She would rather help in the kitchen and cook a few more dishes for everyone to taste her cooking skills."

"My sister-in-law likes to cook. She can often go over to discuss with Dan Ruo in the future. In this situation, my brother Jiu and the children have to show up. If she is not there, it will be inappropriate."

Cai Er repeated Du Jingyi's words to Luo Yi.

After listening to it, she looked a little embarrassed. She was not a bold person to begin with, and now she looked helpless standing there.

Du Jingyi didn't have to let her dance with her sleeves, but this was the first time that the four of them showed up in front of everyone. If Luo Yi didn't show up, I'm afraid outsiders would not know what to make of it, so Du Jingyi naturally hoped that Luo Yi could still go.

"Do you have to go?"

"It's better."

"If I don't go, will it have a big impact on Master Jiu and the children?"

Du Jingyi glanced at Gu Shaoyu and didn't know how to respond. Logically speaking, the couple is one, so her presence is of course a good thing, but if she doesn't show up, it doesn't seem to have much impact.

Just when she was in trouble, Gu Jiulang got the news and rushed over.

First, he nodded to the couple and then looked at Luo Yi and began to communicate in sign language.

"Today's banquet was specially prepared for us by my brother and sister-in-law. If you don't go, our family will be missing one person. Don't think you will embarrass us. You have always been the best!"

These words moved Luo Yi for a while, so after putting aside the discomfort and worries, she nodded, and then followed Gu Jiulang back to pack up and dress up. Seeing this, Du Jingyi was relieved.

After they left, Gu Shaoyu said calmly.

"Actually, if she really doesn't want to show up, there's no need to force her."

"Maybe it's because I'm getting older, so I always have some worldly views on things. My ninth brother's wife can choose not to go, but Mrs. Gu can't. If today's occasion is a family dinner, then no one will say anything if she doesn't attend. But this is a welcome dinner for my ninth brother, it's not appropriate for her to be away, and there are two children, and they will get married in the future. If the future in-laws know about my ninth brother's wife's situation, I'm worried that they will have other ideas."

Her words made Gu Shaoyu silent, and thinking about it, there is still some truth.

A family like them has indeed come to this point today, nothing more than having momentum outside and rules inside, so they can be suppressed.

Therefore, Gu Shaoyu naturally supports Du Jingyi's decision.

"Madam is right. Let's eat first. We will be busy later."

"Yes."

Du Jingyi didn't eat much to begin with. After today's little incident, she had no appetite at all. But Gu Shaoyu still forced her to eat half a bowl of fish porridge and three or five steamed dumplings. At least she had something in her stomach.

After the couple had a simple breakfast, they got up and went to the front hall to wait. Soon everyone arrived.

In today's scene, everyone in the Gu family was dressed appropriately. The elders were graceful and generous, and the children were energetic and lively.

But the most eye-catching thing was Gu Jiulang's family. They were the protagonists today, so Du Jingyi also put a lot of thought into their clothes.

Gu Jiulang and his wife were both wearing royal blue robes, which were finely embroidered with gourds and longevity and melons and gourds, which were very appropriate for the occasion.

Nianjin and Nianling have been raised in Gu's house for a month. They look fairer than when they first came, but compared with Jin'er and the others who are spoiled every day, they can still see the difference.

Therefore, they wore clothes that did not show their fair skin today, but instead put their minds on being generous and decent. So even if they are not as delicate and pretty as Jin'er, it can be seen that they are treated specially.