Tianliangyuan

Chapter 226 The Siblings' Understanding

Everyone naturally cheered, since Xu Zhaozhao was the one treating, and she provided both the garden and the fruit wine, so everyone was extremely happy.

"As for the laurel incense that will be produced in the future, there is no need to worry. It will be available on the market sooner or later. Moreover, all of you who are here today are my friends, Xu Zhaozhao. Once the laurel incense is brewed and released from the cellar, I will send a jar to each of your households."

"Sister Zhao Zhao is indeed magnanimous! Daughters from military families are always so generous, well done!"

Xu Zhaozhao put the matter of buying wine aside, and after everyone tasted two new dishes, another new wine was served.

The moment the wine was poured, its aroma filled the air, permeating the entire garden. Even Princess Ning Shuo, who was used to fine things, couldn't help but marvel at it.

"Please try this as well, it's also new wine. If you find it palatable, when we bring out the wine again, we'll send it to your homes along with the laurel incense."

Xu Zhaozhao invited more than twenty girls this time, some of whom came with several sisters. Even so, there must have been nearly twenty mansions.

The fact that she spent so much wine, worth ten thousand coins, shows that Xu Zhaozhao is definitely not a stingy or miserly person.

Princess Ning Shuo managed to suppress the excitement in her heart, but Princess Leyang couldn't hold back any longer.

"Zhaozhao, this wine smells wonderful! It's even more fragrant than the laurel wine we just had. Most importantly, it's fragrant without being cloying, and the aroma lingers for a long time. What kind of wine is this?"

"To my shame, when I first tasted this wine, I also found it exceptionally sweet and delicious. For a moment, I even thought it was the best fruit wine I had ever drunk. So, on a whim, I named it 'Alluring Intoxication.' However, I later felt it was inappropriate. Today, I invited all of you friends here to hear your opinions on what name we could choose that is both elegant and not so frivolous."

Unexpectedly, after taking a sip, Princess Ning Shuo burst into laughter: "This wine is wonderful! And its name is exceptionally fitting. 'Intoxicating Beauty'! What a fine name!"

After taking a sip, the others also felt that the aroma of this wine was even more domineering than the previous laurel fragrance, but after swallowing it, it became soft and melodious, just like a dancer dancing in the center of the stage. The name "Alluring Intoxication" was indeed fitting.

Since Princess Ning Shuo agreed, the others naturally had no objections either.

The main reason is that this wine is indeed delicious and has a good taste. In Xu Zhaozhao's words, after the wine enters the mouth, it has a rich and complex flavor, and the fragrance lingers on the lips and teeth for a long time after swallowing.

Some married women lowered their heads and pondered deeply, wondering how delightful it would be if they drank two cups of this wine and then snuggled up to their husbands.

She will surely be able to bewitch her husband completely.

Indeed, "Enchanting Beauty" is an excellent name!

"It is Zhao Zhao's fault that you all could not enjoy yourselves to the fullest today. In half a month, these two kinds of wine will be ready for harvest. At that time, I will have people deliver them to each household. One jar each of 'Enchanting Intoxication' and 'Osmanthus Fragrance'. I hope you will not find them too disappointing."

"Sister Zhao Zhao, you are too modest. We are so grateful for such fine wine that we would not dare to complain. It is agreed that when you hold a chrysanthemum appreciation event in September, you must send us sisters an invitation. If you really do not send an invitation, we will shamelessly come over to freeload."

"That's right, Sister Zhao Zhao. I'm related to the Xie family, so you can't forget me. Otherwise, when you marry San Lang, see how I'll cause trouble for you!"

A pretty girl of about thirteen or fourteen years old finished speaking, which drew a burst of laughter.

Okay!

They're really going all out for a sip of wine; they can even say things like that.

Xu Zhaozhao said helplessly, "Please don't be impatient, everyone. I will definitely send you invitations later. Just don't think my place is too simple."

With beautiful scenery and fine wine, the ladies all returned home satisfied.

The Xu sisters, Wanwan and Tingting, helped pick up and drop off guests throughout the trip, and also helped entertain them.

The fact that a concubine's daughter, separated from her husband's family, could be introduced to noble ladies by Xu Zhaozhao shows that the Xu family is indeed harmonious, and that the two ladies of the Marquis's mansion are indeed generous and virtuous.

Chen Xiangxiang has certainly broadened her horizons today.

She was actually in a daze the whole time, and even after returning home, she still didn't understand what Xu Zhaozhao's purpose in holding this garden party was.

If the goal is simply to sell alcohol, then there's no need to go to all this trouble.

Because who doesn't know that Pagoda Fruit's fine wines are famous?

Moreover, every time a new bottle of wine is released, it is snapped up immediately.

So, when Chen Xiangxiang returned home and met her brother Chen Cong, she asked him about the doubts that had been bothering her.

Chen Cong had not expected Xu Zhaozhao's garden party to be so wonderful.

"What's the scenery like inside the garden?"

“Excellent! Brother, please don’t think I’m ignorant. In fact, I’ve never seen such an exquisite garden since I was a child. Every three steps there’s a new scene, and every five steps there’s a new terrace. That’s not enough to express how much I love this garden. The flowers and birds are in harmony, making it feel like a paradise on earth. It’s truly captivating.”

I only understood why my cousin Zhao Zhao loves staying at the estate after I went there today, and why my other cousins ​​and their wives also love staying there. If it were me, I would also want to go there every day.”

Chen Cong nodded: "It seems you have a very high opinion of Xu Zhaozhao!"

Chen Xiangxiang glared: "Brother is talking nonsense again! How dare I comment on my cousin? Such a refined person, whether in terms of power, status, temperament, or knowledge, is beyond my reach. When I'm with her, I always feel like I'm gazing at the stars."

Upon seeing this, Chen Cong nodded slightly. His sister's high praise for her showed how much Xu Zhaozhao had changed in recent years.

"Since you say so, then you should spend more time with her and learn more from her. Father has already sent his steward to the capital ahead of us, and he may need to acquire some properties. Ask him questions when he arrives, and if you have any questions, you can ask your cousin for advice."

Chen Xiangxiang shook her head repeatedly: "I can't do it! How could I possibly do something like this? Brother, please don't make things difficult for me."

Chen Cong chuckled: "You just said you envied Zhao Zhao. If she can do it, why can't you? Zhao Zhao managed to turn a nearly dilapidated manor into what it is today, so she must have some skills. You'll get married someday too. Are you going to just ignore your dowry and dump it all on the servants? Aren't you afraid they'll deceive their superiors and mistreat their masters?"

Chen Xiangxiang blushed, turned around and ran away: "I'm ignoring you!"

Chen Cong knew his younger sister was shy, so he sighed softly and then frowned slightly.

Chen Cong knew exactly what his great-aunt was thinking, but he didn't want his sister to become a sacrifice for the family. Why should the Chen family rely on women to prosper?