MTL - My Stepmother is Soft and Charming-Chapter 177 housewarming party

Chapter 177 Housewarming Party

Du Jingyi’s words made Mrs. Xing couldn’t help but click her tongue twice.

"If I hadn't been going back after the New Year, I would have really wanted to take away two sets of your maid's skills. I don't know where you got your skills from. A good cook can collect them, and a good embroiderer can also collect them. You can't leave without leaving. For households, everything is available.”

Du Jingyi couldn't help but chuckle out of envy.

“My aunt likes it, so what’s the problem? Every season I ask Lu Ju to prepare a few sets and send them to Xing Mansion.”

"Farewell, if I were in Sui'an City, I would not shirk this kindness, but if you have to send you all the way to Jinling City, it would be too much to mobilize the troops."

When the third aunt heard this, she rarely said a word.

 “Yeah, it’s better to have less trouble and avoid being spotted.”

 Du Jingyi didn't know why she was talking about other people.

 But Shang Ji's face darkened when he heard this, and he was not as happy as before.

If it weren't for the wrong occasion, Du Jingyi would have wanted to ask a few questions.

　It seems that the life in Jinling City is not as satisfactory as she imagined.

It was Mrs. Xing who saw that everyone looked unhappy about this matter, so she stood up and interrupted.

"I think it's almost time. Let's go to the front hall and wait. I guess people will come from outside."

With this reminder, Du Jingyi and others took a look at the sky outside.

 Sure enough, it has passed.

 “Let’s go, grandma, I’ll help you.”

Shang Ji stepped forward and said to Mrs. Gu, and Mrs. Gu also smiled and asked him to take over.

 “Okay, help me.”

 Later, Mrs. Gu gave Du Jingyi a special look. Although Du Jingyi was a little surprised, he quickly stepped forward to hold the other side.

 When she first entered the general's mansion, Mrs. Gu was surrounded by Shang Ji and Gu Xiaolang.

She behaved herself today and gave up her seat and moved to the back, so it was Du Jingyi and Shang Ji who helped Mrs. Gu go to the front hall.

When the third aunt saw this, she felt very sad, but she still stepped forward and patted the back of her daughter's hand, showing a caring smile.

There are some words that you don’t need to say, but Gu Xiaolang already knows them in his heart.

It's best for her to figure this out on her own, otherwise it's useless to say more.

 Walking along the corridor, when we arrived at the front hall, no guests had come to the general's residence yet, but the sister-in-law and others were already waiting here.

They are also dressed exquisitely and are not inferior to Mrs. Xing or the others at all.

 “I’ve met my grandmother, I’ve met my aunt, I’ve met my aunt.”

 “You are here early.”

Mrs. Gu replied with a smile, and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Liu, spoke.

 “It’s just a moment too early.”

Just as he was talking, he saw Butler He enter the door with a smile on his face, and said hello to everyone.

 “The old slave has met the old lady, the general, and the young lady.”

He then saluted Mrs. Xing and others before speaking.

“The young lady’s family has already arrived, and two elders from the He family have also come with them.”

The Du family arrived early, and they were the first ones to arrive.

　　"Please come quickly, please come quickly. Naturally, you can't be slow when your in-laws come."

As soon as Mrs. Gu spoke, Butler He hurriedly responded. Shang Ji took a step forward and said.

"I'll go and greet you. It's almost time. I think there are other guests arriving too."

 “Okay, let’s go.”

Now that Mrs. Gu is in charge, this general's mansion is not a new family.

Even when the prince comes, Mrs. Gu can still accept half a courtesy from him.

 When Shang Ji took Xing Zhao and Shang Zhiping to the door, everyone from the Du family and the He family arrived. Of course Du Jingxiang was still at home for confinement, but except for her and Brother Yun, everyone else came.

Shang Ji stepped forward and said.

 “My son-in-law has met his father-in-law and mother-in-law, he has met Uncle He, Aunt He, and he has met his brother-in-law.”

 In the Du family, they can accept this gift.

 It was a family dinner after all.

 But now, they are in the general's mansion. Common people like them, who have no rank or rank, should not be greeted by Shang Ji like this.

 So those who knew the rules quickly returned one.

Mr. Du also said loudly.

 “Let the general worry about it.”

Afraid of embarrassing a few people, Shang Ji specially asked Xing Zhao to accompany him. With him around, they would be able to recognize whoever the visitor was, so that they would not know if they bumped into the noble person.

 In this regard, the Du family and his wife were very grateful to Shang Ji for his intentions.

"Father-in-law and mother-in-law, please go and sit inside first. Grandma has been waiting for you for a long time and can't wait to talk."

 “That’s a good feeling, let’s go see the old lady right away.”

The two elders of the He family did not dare to say much on such occasions, so they just laughed and nodded, a little reserved.

Shang Ji saw it, then glanced at He Shilin and said.

"If my brother-in-law has nothing to do, you can accompany me to welcome guests here. All the people coming here are people from the court. Maybe we will have time to interact with each other in the future."

Hearing this, He Shilin's eyes were filled with astonishment.

 The two elders of the He family couldn't even speak.

They naturally do not think that Shang Ji gave this huge face because their son is excellent, but they clearly know that this is because his son is the uncle of the Du family.

 That's why Shang Jigao can take a look at him.

The Du family has no sons, only two daughters who support each other, so the aunts and uncles have a good relationship, which is a good thing.

The Du family and his wife glanced at Shang Ji, and they were also full of gratitude.

“Would this be inconsistent with etiquette?”

Mr. Du asked with some uncertainty.

Shang Ji smiled and said.

“I am the host of the General’s Mansion, what’s wrong with me asking my brother-in-law to accompany me to welcome the guests? Father-in-law, don’t worry, it’ll be fine.”

 Hearing what he said, the Du family and the He family couldn't resist.

He Shilin also knew that his brother-in-law was paving the way for him, so he said gratefully.

 “Then I would rather be respectful than obey your orders.”

 After saying that, he walked to Shang Zhiping's side and stood behind Shang Ji.

 There is neither flattery nor guilt in his eyes, and it is clear that he is a confident person.

Seeing this, the smile in Shang Ji's eyes grew two or three points more.

Xing Zhao on the side brought a few people into the mansion and went to see Mrs. Gu and the others first.

 At the housewarming party, Shang Ji and Du Jingyi posted widely.

Those who can come are not ordinary people, so they are not only on time, but also a little early.

The three of them just sent the Du Jiahe family away and went in for a while, and then people came one after another.

Although Shang Ji had only been back to Ancheng for a few months, he had gone to court and met everyone in the past few days. He knew no one who should be acquainted with him, and he even got off the carriage and greeted him as soon as he got off the carriage.

 Shang Zhiping was not so nervous this time after experiencing the world of meeting people in the Duke's Mansion last time.

Every time someone came, he would silently recite in his mind who this person is?

 Then listen to how my sixth uncle came up to say hello.

 (End of this chapter)