C189 (1/2)

Although they had already guessed it, Dong Shu and Old Madame Xu still felt that it was inconceivable that they would actually see the family that had come.

The Old Madame Xu was still alright, although she had experienced a period when Xu Family were flourishing, Dong Shu was truly terrified.

She didn't expect so many people to come today.

Fortunately, Dong Shu had only been distracted for an instant, and Old Madame Xu was by her side, so no one noticed her absent-mindedness. Otherwise, after today, there would definitely be some rumors spreading around in the capital.

After Dong Shu set up all the guests who had come to attend the feast for the time being, Xu Nuanwen received the latest news and hurried over.

”I originally thought that even if there were more people, there wouldn't be too many. I didn't expect so many people to come.” There were too many people here, and it was not that the Xu Family couldn't receive them, it was just that they had never intended to invite so many people in the first place.

However, most of these families were related to the in-laws, and some of them even came directly with the in-laws.

Seeing the awkward looks on their in-laws' faces, Dong Shu and the others couldn't just directly kick them out.

Xu Nuanwen knew that her own sister-in-law was not good at socializing, so she patted the back of Dong Shu's hand and comforted him: ”Don't worry, these people are all here for me, leave it to me.” Finished speaking, Xu Nuanwen did not wait for Dong Shu to speak, and directly walked towards the hall where Xu Family was arranged for the guests.

Following Xu Nuanwen's arrival, the originally quiet hall instantly became lively.

Hearing the lively voices in the hall, Dong Shu looked at the Old Madame Xu beside him and said: ”Mother, why don't you go in and rest as well. If there are more, I will lead them into the hall. ”

Just as Dong Shu finished speaking, the Old Madame Xu looked at her and laughed: ”I'm afraid that the guest hall with the biggest Xu Family will be full today.” After saying that, the Old Madame Xu shook his head: ”Later on, I'll have your sister lead them to admire the flowers. If they're not willing to, then stay in the hall and chat with me. Tell the servants and women not to forget to bring tea and snacks in here. ”

Old Madame Xu knew that Dong Shu was not very good at this kind of situation, so he handed this matter over to her.

As for the women who came to the house with the purpose, it was naturally left to the mother and daughter to receive them.

Dong Shu understood her mother-in-law's good intentions and naturally did not refuse.

If there were not so many people today, she might have been able to stabilize herself. However, with so many people and the fact that they were all here with a purpose, she really did not dare to interact too much with these people.

Her foresight was not enough to deal with these people.

With regards to the matter of Dong Shu not coming in to accompany him, and instead going out to prepare tea and snacks, the female servants from the various residences that came to the Xu Family were not surprised at all.

They only thought that they had come hastily with no preparation for Xu Family, so Dong Shu could only rush over to make preparations.

Moreover, the main reason they came to Xu Family today was Xu Nuanwen and Old Madame Xu. With these two people here, it wasn't important if Dong Shu came or not.

Dong Shu didn't want to interact too much with those people, so she waited outside until she had nothing to do, and then left for the hall.

When she had just reached the hall, she heard Xu Nuanwen say as she looked at the crowd, ”The garden over at Xu Family is not bad, and it's warm up this time. Is there anyone who would like to take a walk in the garden with me?”

In the future, when the empress had spoken, there would naturally be many who answered.

Other than the few elderly women who wanted to stay and talk to Old Madame Xu, the other young ladies and ladies all stood up, wanting to follow Xu Nuanwen to walk around the garden.

Dong Shu heard these words from outside and hurriedly walked into the hall. ”Am I late? Is it alright if everyone has had some tea? ”

Just as Dong Shu finished speaking, she walked towards her with a smile, and immediately grabbed her hand and laughed: ”I've troubled you, Sister-in-law. Since you personally prepared the tea, why wouldn't I be uncomfortable?” After saying these words to Dong Shu, Xu Nuanwen glanced at the other wives and girls beside him. After waiting for them to all agree, she then looked at Dong Shu and continued: ”We just said that we wanted to walk around the garden, I didn't know if sister-in-law would be finished by now. If sister-in-law is free, take us for a walk. ”

In front of Dong Shu, Xu Nuanwen had placed herself in the guest's seat, precisely to emphasize Dong Shu's position as the new mistress of Xu Family.

Dong Shu understood what Xu Nuanwen meant, upon hearing her words, she immediately replied with a smile: ”Look at what big sister said, the flowers in the garden were all planted by my sister's own people. I enjoyed all the blessings from big sister, so I can directly enjoy the flowers now.”