Chapter 176 - Chapter 176: Chapter 176: A Rare Spectacle (1/2)
Chapter 176: Chapter 176: A Rare Spectacle
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“Oh, Uncle Han, Aunt, it looks like Fourth Son has sent back some holiday gifts. There are quite a few items and looking like an official really makes a difference. You can also enjoy the good life now.”
“Indeed, who in the village is as lucky as Uncle Han and Auntie? Fourth Son is the only one among us who has become an official, setting an example for our entire village.”
Now that the Han Family had prospered, flatterers were numerous. Although in private, many harbored their own schemes and not all were sincere. However, openly, nobody wanted to offend the Han Family anymore, even if some grumbled that Han Yu owed his success to his wife’s parents’ home and rose up only because of his daughter-in-law. These grumbles were no longer voiced loudly as in the past but instead whispered in secret. The commoners did not dare contend with an official lest they end up like the few who had been arrested and delivered to the government, unsure when they might be released.
With everyone flattering them in such a way, not to mention Old Man Han and Mrs. Yang, even the family of the main house was beaming with pride. Mrs. Liu generously invited everyone to drink tea and even took out a package of melon seeds.
“We’re all neighbors here, there’s no need to be polite. Our family doesn’t have much to offer, please help yourselves.”
Mrs. Yang, looking at her eldest daughter-in-law, for the first time felt that she could be presentable. This time, she didn’t disgrace herself.
Mrs. Liu’s newfound enlightenment was indeed high. With Han Yu becoming an official, she, as the sister-in-law, was also somewhat like the wife of an official and naturally couldn’t appear too stingy, to avoid being laughed at. Especially since she had seen the big bags and several exquisitely crafted boxes brought in by Xiao Xi with the servants, eager to know what precious items were inside, this small act of kindness was also easy for her to afford.
“Auntie, I see that Fourth Son has sent back quite a lot of holiday gifts. This is our first time seeing the gifts from an official’s family. Please, check out what Fourth Son has sent back and let us broaden our horizons too.” Everyone had seen the bags of items brought in by Han Yu’s servants and were curious about their contents.
When someone suggested this idea, the rest of the group joined in the clamor, all wanting to take a peek and broaden their horizons. Old Man Han and Mrs. Yang declined twice but it was not good to refuse too much, so they reluctantly agreed. At this point, Han Quan and the family of Han Lin also came over to the main house.
“Since the villagers all feel this way, there’s nothing in our family that can’t be seen by others. Let’s open it and have a look.”
Xier immediately agreed upon hearing this. The madam had taken the trouble to send so many things, and she was happy to let everyone know how kindly her mistress was and how much she honored her elders.
Xier first opened the package and took out the clothes tailored by Shu Xiang. Since Han Yu was an official now, Su Wenyue thought that her parents-in-law should have some more dignified clothes. Thus, these sets of clothes were made of silk, and, with Shu Xiang’s excellent craftsmanship, even the collars were decorated with silver threads, making the garments look even more luxurious.