Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1715: Face Slapping Chapter 1715: Face Slapping Editor: Henyee Translations As Lixia and Liqiu spoke, they wore warm smiles and extended invitations to all the madams and young ladies to savor the dishes while they were still hot.

The enticing descriptions heightened the anticipation of the guests, who eagerly picked up their chopsticks, unable to resist the temptation.

Curiosity and enthusiasm surged as they couldn’t wait to indulge in the flavors: “Not bad at all!” “What’s in this prawn sauce?

It’s a delightful combination of sour and sweet!” “The chicken is amazing.

The skin is tight, and the meat is exceptionally fresh and delicious.

I’ve never encountered such a cooking method!” “This braised pork is exquisite.

It melts in the mouth and isn’t greasy at all!” “And what’s this called?

Buddha Jumps Over the Wall?

The soup is marvelous!” “I must say, this boiled cabbage is unexpectedly delightful.

It appears simple but tastes wonderful!

It’s no wonder, considering the variety of delicacies!” The madams and young ladies, being connoisseurs of fine cuisine, recognized the quality of the dishes.

Such a feast would easily cost at least 200 taels of silver, considering the array of snacks, tea, fruits, and the entertainment provided by the troupe.

Madam Shao had generously opened 12 tables for the occasion.

With the additional expenses on snacks, tea, fruits, and the entertainment troupe, the banquet’s total cost exceeded 3,000 taels of silver – a sum indicative of a large-scale event.

In usual circumstances, a well-organized banquet could be achieved with one or two hundred taels.

Anything above five hundred taels was considered affluent and grand.

Madam Shao’s wealth was unmistakable.

Fan Ruyin’s complexion alternated between shades of green and white.

Although no one openly mocked her, the continuous praises for the dishes amounted to a figurative slap on her face, exposing her lack of knowledge.

The two girls, in particular, seemed to intentionally direct their comments toward her.

The implicit mockery in their gazes left her feeling thoroughly irritated and scorned.

The banquet dishes garnered universal praise and satisfaction from all the guests, except for Fan Ruyin, who refrained from tasting the food.

Lixia and Liqiu reveled in their satisfaction.

The carefully prepared dishes served as a subtle rebuke to Fan Ruyin for her unwarranted insults.

Madam Shao’s meticulous efforts had resulted in a culinary triumph, proving her culinary knowledge and capabilities.

The shrimp with soya sauce, in particular, stood out, offering a delightful blend of sweetness and sourness.

Madam Shao had even brought tomato seedlings from the capital, carefully transplanting and cultivating them in Anze Province.

The resulting harvest enabled the creation of the unique eggplant juice featured in the banquet.

For Lixia and Liqiu, Fan Ruyin’s ignorance and baseless criticisms now seemed all the more absurd.

They took pleasure in watching her embarrassment, especially since she had dared to mock Madam and Old Master for their perceived lack of wealth.

As the guests finished their meal and engaged in lively conversation, they eventually gathered to enjoy the entertainment.

Mrs.

Guan, having learned her lesson, took precautions to ensure her son stayed away from the garden to avoid any further incidents.

While the ladies indulged in the show, Lixia and Liqiu found themselves surrounded by a persistent group still attempting to extract information.

Undeterred, the two maids bravely navigated the conversation, relentlessly boasting about the wealth of their Old Master and Madam.

The constant bragging left the audience feeling somewhat disheartened.

Although the news about the Shao family’s prosperity was surprising, many were more interested in Lord Shao’s stance on the seed and whether the big families would secure benefits from the government in the future.

This remained the focal point of their curiosity.