Chapter 42: Banquet, unexpected guests

Two days passed in a flash.

In the morning, Yang Zhengshan rode a horse around Yangjia Village.

Originally, he didn't know how to ride a horse, and Yang Zhengshan had never seen a horse before, so he had to start from scratch to practice riding skills.

Fortunately, Hongyun's personality was very gentle, and Yang Zhengshan's physique was far superior to that of ordinary people, so riding a horse was not a difficult task, but if he wanted to master riding skills, he had to spend time practicing well.

Without anyone to guide him, Yang Zhengshan tried to adapt himself.

Every day, he would take half an hour to ride Hongyun around Yangjia Village, not running fast, but controlling Hongyun to stroll leisurely.

This would cultivate his feelings for Hongyun and cultivate tacit understanding.

Not only him, Yang Mingcheng, Yang Mingzhi and Yang Mingwu would also ride a horse around every day.

Today was the day when the Yang family held a banquet. After Yang Zhengshan rode a horse around, he went home directly to prepare for the banquet.

Wang and Li moved out the ingredients prepared yesterday. Yang Mingcheng and Yang Mingzhi set up two big pots in the yard. Yang Minghao, Yang Yunxue and others washed the ingredients by the well.

At about 12:00 p.m., the chef of the county restaurant came with four apprentices.

Soon, the aroma of food wafted out of the Yang family's yard.

The neighbors around also came to help. Tables and benches were placed from the door of the Yang family to the big locust tree in the center of the village.

Yang Zhengshan, Yang Zhengxiang and several elders stood at the entrance of the village waiting for the guests to arrive.

This time, Yang Zhengshan not only wanted to entertain the entire Yangjia Village, but also a large number of gentry landlords, scholars, warriors, etc.

In the entire Anning County, anyone who had a little relationship with the Yang family and a little status sent an invitation at the suggestion of Yang Zhengxiang.

At about 12:00 p.m., Wang Laodi from Wangjia Village came with several sons, that is, Wang's mother's family.

These are real relatives, so they are naturally invited.

However, Father Wang felt a little embarrassed. After seeing Yang Zhengshan, he apologized for a long time in shame.

After the news of Wang's family spread, it brought a lot of gossip to the Yang and Wang families.

Yang Zhengshan naturally didn't care about these. He comforted him for a long time before welcoming him home.

Then came Li's family, who was also an honest farmer.

Yang Zhengshan didn't put on a high-handed attitude in front of them, and welcomed them into the house very warmly.

A moment later, the Jiang family also came, but Yang Yunyan didn't come. She was not far from the day of giving birth, and it was not suitable for her to walk outside now.

Then came the Lu family. Lu Songhe came in person with a big family.

The old father-in-law and the old mother-in-law came, and Yang Zhengshan naturally had to receive them well.

"Looking at your family like this, your mother and I are relieved!" Lu Songhe said with relief as he looked at the lively Yang family.

Although he felt a little sorry that his daughter did not enjoy this blessing, he was still relieved about it.

Looking at the group of children again, he felt much better.

"Dad, you guys take a break first, I'll come to see you later!"

"Big brother, come and entertain your grandpa and uncle!"

There are many people coming today, Yang Zhengshan can't accompany Lu Songhe all the time, so he can only call Yang Mingcheng to accompany him.

"You go and do your work, don't worry about us!" Lu Songhe also knew that Yang Zhengshan was busy, so he didn't hold Yang Zhengshan.

Yang Zhengshan greeted Lu Zhaoran and several nephews again, and hurried to the village entrance again.

It was the time when a large number of guests arrived, and Yang Zhengxiang and several elders were busy, leading waves of guests to the table.

There were the head of the next village, the surrounding landlords and gentry, and some invited scholars and warriors.

"Brother Zhengshan, congratulations, congratulations!"

"Congratulations, senior!"

One stranger after another came to congratulate, Yang Zhengshan felt like a robot, constantly returning the greetings.

To be honest, he didn't know these people. The original body didn't know them, so he naturally didn't know them either.

But the visitors are guests. They came here to give him and the Yang family face, so he naturally had to entertain them warmly.

Not to mention, after a round of greetings, he did get to know a lot of warriors and scholars.

In just one hour, the twenty tables he prepared were full of people.

Fortunately, the weather was good today, and the sun was shining brightly. Although the temperature was a little low now, it didn't feel cold sitting together with so many people.

Near noon, Yang Zhengshan welcomed several unexpected guests.

Several carriages drove slowly along the dirt road.

"Youngest, hahaha~~"

The first person to get off the carriage was Lu Zhou. Yang Zhengshan was not surprised that he could come, but the few people behind him were unexpected guests.

Yang Zhengshan stepped forward and hugged Lu Zhou, "Brother Lu!"

But his eyes were looking at the old and the young behind Lu Zhou.

The old man was wearing a brocade robe, his silver-white hair was combed meticulously, and he had a kind smile on his face.

The young man had red lips and white teeth, and he looked a bit weak as a scholar, but his eyes were a bit arrogant.

Lu Zhou noticed his gaze and quickly introduced: "This is our Lu family's second master, and this is our Lu family's seventh young master!"

Yang Zhengshan was slightly startled, stepped forward quickly, and bowed: "Zhengshan greets Lu Erye and greets the seventh young master!"

The Lu family is the largest aristocratic family in Anning County.

Although they are nothing in the entire Darong, they are local emperors in Anning County.

To put it bluntly, the county magistrate has to be humble in front of the Lu family.

It is an honor for the Yang family to be in the eyes of the Lu family.

This is not an understatement, this is a fact.

Although the Yang family now has several warriors, they are nothing compared to the Lu family.

Yang Zhengshan glanced at the guards beside the carriage and knew that these seven or eight guards were all warriors.

In front of others, warriors can only act as guards.

This is the gap.

"Haha, Lu Zhou is my nephew. I'll ask you to call me Zhengshan. Zhengshan won't mind, right?" Mr. Lu said with a hearty smile.

"How could it be? This is my honor!" Yang Zhengshan smiled.

Isn't it normal for an old man in his sixties or seventies to call his name?

If possible, Yang Zhengshan wouldn't mind being a lower generation. He likes to be a grandson the most.

Of course I am just being a grandson, not a grandson.

There is a difference between being a grandson and looking younger, and being a grandson and looking inferior.

"Haha, okay! Qi'er!" Second Master Lu looked at the seventh young master of the Lu family next to him.

Lu Qi took a step forward, bowed and said, "Lu Qi has met Uncle Yang!"

Yang Zhengshan was startled again, "Seventh Young Master is trying to break me, don't you dare!"

"Haha, why don't you dare! It's his honor for him to call you uncle!" Second Master Lu said.

Yang Zhengshan was a little confused now.

To be honest, the fact that the Lu family came here was considered to be a sign of respect for the Yang family.

But Mr. Lu's behavior seemed to be too flattering to the Yang family.

The original intersection with the Lu family was limited to Lu Zhou, and the Yang family had nothing to do with the Lu family.

In the past, the Yang family was not even worthy of carrying shoes for the Lu family. Today's Yang family is somewhat thin-faced, but at most they can win the eyes of the Lu family.

Mr. Lu's behavior now seems to suggest that he is discussing seniority with the Yang family. This discussion of seniority makes the relationship between the two families much closer.

Yang Zhengshan looked at Lu Qi and then at Mr. Lu, with an eager smile on his face.

"Then I'll take care of you, Master Seven!"

He put his hand on Lu Qi's arm.

Although he couldn't figure out what the Lu family meant, the Lu family wanted to get close to the Yang family, so Yang Zhengshan had no reason to reject people thousands of miles away.

"Uncle Yang, just call me Qi Lang!" Lu Qi said gently.

Yang Zhengshan smiled and nodded.

The Lu family is indeed a distinguished family, and their etiquette and mentality are far beyond what a small family can compare with.

There was arrogance in Lu Qi's eyes, but there was nothing condescending about his behavior. Instead, he seemed polite and courteous.

While they were talking, two more carriages came from behind.

Yang Zhengshan looked sideways and saw that there were still government servants accompanying him.

Mr. Lu also looked back and said with a smile, "Master Luo is here too!"