bayedsolid Chapter 606: Building a Big House
Chapter 606: Building a Big House
The meal lasted almost from noon to sunset.
The group of people were all drunk and were helped by their servants into the carriage and left.
Several people from the palace left the next morning and stayed in the dormitory for one night.
Su Wanwan prepared a lot of delicious and useful things for Eunuch Li to take back, some for the Ye family, some for Mr. Huo, and some for His Majesty.
Of course, Mr. Huo’s portion is included in the Ye family’s portion, and uncle will know to send it over when he sees it.
After seeing these people off, people from the village began to come to the house to congratulate them, and Su Wanwan and Shen Yuan received them one by one.
At first they had no idea what kind of official this Siwei was or how high his rank was. But in the past two days they had heard something about him, saying that he was more powerful than the prefect, so they all felt proud of him.
Such a high-ranking official came from their village.
Then Shen Yuan spread the news that he was going to treat the whole village to a banquet tomorrow to thank the villagers and celebrate his becoming an official.
Upon hearing the news, even Zhang Cuihua and Shen Songqing felt something was wrong and hurried home.
"Shen Yuan, Wan Wan, why are you guys so high-profile lately?"
Zhang Cuihua was actually a little worried.
Shen Songqing also walked up to Shen Yuan and said earnestly:
"Shen Yuan, although we are officials, the higher we are, the more low-key we should be. You are making such a big fuss to invite the whole village to a banquet and even said that people from other villages can come and celebrate together if they want. This is not appropriate..."
Su Wanwan didn’t know how to explain it, but she decided to let Shen Yuan talk about it.
"Uncle, aunt, don't worry. I know what's going on. We weren't in the village a while ago, but thanks to the care of the villagers, they have also helped us with our workshop this year. Even if we didn't say anything, they would keep an eye on the merchants for us. They would help us wherever they could and would warmly welcome the merchants. This has really helped us a lot..."
"No matter what, the villagers in our village are all sincere to us. Without them, there would be no peaceful days in Daliushu Village. This meal is also my responsibility."
Shen Yuan said this from the heart.
Although being so high-profile was indeed intentional.
After he said so, Shen Songqing and his wife were speechless.
"You are right, but this is just one time. Don't do this again. As an official, you should set an example."
Shen Songqing said no more.
Shen Yuan knew that his uncle was truly thinking about them, so he agreed:
"Okay, I understand, uncle. I will listen to you from now on."
Zhang Cuihua also said:
"With so many people, I guess even if we fill up the entire wheat field, there won't be enough seats. The road outside will also be full. We need to buy so many things. We have to prepare them now. You two, don't worry about it. Leave this to Shen Liang and the others."
She was already starting to worry.
"Aunt, I think the pigs in our village pig farm are almost sold out. Just buy three pigs in the village, as well as chickens, ducks, fish, and vegetables. If you can buy them in the village, buy them in the village. Since you are going to set the table, you can't be stingy. You must make sure everyone eats and drinks well."
Su Wanwan also really wanted to treat the villagers to a meal.
Whether in ancient times or modern times, when some wealthy people or officials become rich, they are willing to transform their hometowns and benefit their neighbors.
She and Shen Yuan didn't talk about how great their achievements were, but now they had enough money, and the villagers of Daliushu Village were harmonious, so she was happy to give back.
Treating someone to a meal is a small thing, and I might do more of it in the future if I have the chance.
"Oh, okay, I'll leave this matter to my aunt. I'll make sure it's done for you in a grand manner tomorrow."
Zhang Cuihua is a person of action, so she immediately made arrangements after she said it.
"Uncle, we still want to build a house, a three-story blue brick mansion. I'll go buy the blue bricks first and start construction after the autumn harvest. I'll have to trouble you with this matter."
Shen Yuan took the opportunity to give his uncle another preventive measure.
This saves him from having to pull the bricks back and asking his uncle to come over again.
Shen Songqing was not really shocked this time, nor did he preach. Instead, he looked around their house and nodded:
"You should build a house. Your status is different now, so this place is a bit shabby."
With Shen Yuan's financial resources, even if he didn't become an official, he should have lived in a big brick and tile house long ago.
What's more, they are no longer ordinary villagers now, and they receive distinguished guests, so it's time to build it.
"The third courtyard is too small. If you can make it bigger, make it bigger. I see that those wealthy families have gardens and lakes in their backyards. No matter where you go in the future, you will always come back to worship your ancestors. If you have a big house at home, you can accommodate more people when they come back."
Shen Songqing even suggested making it bigger and building some pavilions.
This really surprised Su Wanwan and Shen Yuan.
Shen Songqing's idea was actually very simple. Shen Yuan was an official higher than the prefect, so he had to build a mansion, and the bigger the better.
Hearing what the uncle said, the couple also laughed:
"Uncle is really thoughtful. I plan to build it at the foot of the mountain. The mountain happens to be the back garden. We have already bought the top of the mountain, but we haven't found the time to renovate it yet."
Speaking of which, the mountain was bought a long time ago. He bought it when he went to buy sandy land during a famine, and he never took care of it since he bought it.
Only some fruit trees were planted on the mountain.
"That's great. It's built on the hillside, with mountains and water. I think it's great. You are all capable. I am ashamed that I can only help you in a limited way. On the contrary, you have to take care of me more. Well, I won't say much. You can do whatever you want. As long as you need me, you must ask. We, the Shen family, will do our duty."
For some reason, Shen Songqing choked up as he spoke.
Whether excited or ashamed, he really felt like he was dreaming these days.
This life is worth it.
Shen Yuan was also a man of action. He went to buy bricks and tiles that same day, and truckloads of bricks and tiles were delivered directly to the foot of the mountain.
Before tonight, the whole village will be in an uproar again.
Shen Yuan is going to build a mansion in the village.
When you become an official, your home is no longer an ordinary home, and your house is no longer an ordinary house; it is called a mansion.
No one thought there was anything wrong with it. Instead, they were all very excited and came over to help move the bricks.
The next day, the banquet was set out early, and even a troupe of actors came, making it a very lively occasion.
After hearing about it, people from the surrounding villages came to express their congratulations. In addition to those from this village, there were more than 20 tables.
Some people who had business dealings in the county town heard the news and rushed over.
Second uncle's family also came, as well as Shen Lan and her husband's family.
They came early, and as soon as the second aunt arrived, she went to find the eldest aunt to do some work.
Feng Chunyun felt that she and her sister-in-law were now as close as sisters. She had never realized before that her sister-in-law was such a wise woman.
Many people in her family wanted to hear her sister-in-law's advice recently, but she didn't expect that her sister-in-law's advice would be so useful.
So I became more and more respectful to my sister-in-law.