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Chapter 851: Chapter 854: Add Dishes
There were still several months until the Mid-Autumn Festival, but the embroidered screen couldn’t be completed in a day or two. 𝙣𝒐𝙫𝙥𝙪𝙗.𝙘𝙤𝙢
This screen was a full moon gift from Master Feng for a little master of some family who had just moved to Mansion City; the family had significant connections, so there was no room for sloppiness.
Before Duo’er could start speaking, a series of knocks came from outside.
"That was quick. It doesn’t sound like Erhu and Chao Lian’s style," Qiao Duo’er joked.
They had been married for half a year but were still incredibly lovey-dovey.
Fat Aunt also smiled mischievously, waiting for Chao Lian to come in so she could make a joke, but it was Grandma Zhao who entered.
She had been cooking in the Embroidery Room, and although there were more people now and they had even arranged for extra help, she was still the main force.
Grandma Zhao cautiously asked, "Duo’er, you must be hungry by now, it’s getting late. Why don’t you settle for a meal here?"
Qiao Duo’er nodded, "Alright, today the Embroidery Room is relocating, you’ll have to make a couple of extra special dishes!"
Today, Tan Zhenghong and Almond were both busy tidying up the warehouse; they had probably forgotten about cooking. It would be convenient to just eat in the Embroidery Room.
Grandma Zhao happily agreed and then hurried off to the kitchen to get busy.
Only after Grandma Zhao left did Qiao Duo’er carefully explain the requirements for the screen.
The screen had three panels, and they needed to embroider a Map of Hundred Children Playing on them.
Each child’s expression and actions had to be distinct, the layout beautiful, and the colors harmonious.
All of these were a true test of the Embroidery Ladies’ skill and patience.
"This is the first screen order our shop has taken on, and I think Chao Lian is the most suitable for it. As long as we make a name for ourselves with this, we don’t have to worry about lacking customers later on," suggested Fat Aunt.
Qiao Duo’er replied, "You can arrange that. Try to make everyone happy with our Embroidery Room."
Fat Aunt nodded, her mind even more preoccupied with the matter.
After they had finished hammering out the details, Chao Lian came back with her face flushed.
"Chao Lian, what’s that red mark on your neck?" Qiao Duo’er asked innocently.
Chao Lian hurriedly covered her neck. Had they discovered something?
But after thinking it over, Erhu hadn’t nibbled on her neck at all just now, so why would it be red?
Now her face turned even redder, and she was unable to utter a single word.
Qiao Duo’er couldn’t help but snicker; Chao Lian was still too naive.
Oh well, best to spare her.
At noon, Qiao Duo’er joined Tan Zhenghong and the Embroidery Ladies for lunch in the dining hall.
The dining hall had ten people per table, and there were a good five or six tables, bustling with activity.
"The couple from the Tan Family don’t put on airs at all, and they’re both so attractive—it’s really charming!"
"The two of them work the fields themselves, and Ah Hong often goes hunting. They don’t have maids solely dedicated to serving them, which shows they’re hardworking. Having silver is only natural."
The Embroidery Ladies praised Duo’er and her partner. Those who had harbored prejudices before now felt ashamed.
It’s sheer foolishness to believe those rumors.
After a while, Grandma Zhao and her assistant brought out the food; she was a quarter of an hour later than usual today.
"Today is a day of celebration. The Fourth Master and Madam specifically told me to add two more dishes. Make sure everyone eats happily," Grandma Zhao called out.
"We’ve got fish and meat, as well as tofu and eggs—it’d be hard for us not to be happy!"
"And with Grandma Zhao’s excellent cooking skills, it’s bound to be delicious!"
Qiao Duo’er urged, "If you know it’s tasty, then why aren’t you eating quickly? It won’t taste the same once it cools down!"
Everyone immediately started to eat, while also making sure to invite Duo’er to have more nutritious fish and meat.
Pregnancy is hard work, after all. One needs to eat well and stay healthy.
