Transmigrated as A Farm Girl Making Her Family Rich-Chapter 281 - 252 Disappointment of Mother_3

Meng Zhaojun moved her mouth slightly, and even though she was a bit slow, she had realized by then that her mother was angry.

She dared not speak any further and could only reluctantly bite her lip and lower her head. Her mother was the authority in their household; even her father, an official, often obediently listened to her mother.

Even though she, as a daughter, could defy her mother in many things, she was still a child after all.

But she knew the consequences of her actions—her mother’s disappointment and possibly fewer resources in the future. In an age where males were valued over females, it was because of her cleverness and agility that her mother and family had emphasized her upbringing a bit more.

Meng Zhaojun would not think that imitating someone else’s work for a tiny share of profit would make her look down on her mother’s dowry or her maternal family’s resources.

As she grew up, whether she could marry into a wealthy and noble family she liked and have an abundant dowry, her mother’s support was very important.

Madam Tang was about to speak when another person entered the room through the study’s door. Leading the entrance was Lady Tang, who brought a group of people, already making the narrow room even more crowded.

Upon entering, she saw her son standing aside and the little girl who was competing in painting; she had already stopped her gestures.

Her eyes surveyed the two paintings both featuring her identical son, which made her, as a mother, praise involuntarily, "What excellent painting skills."

Instead of praising the farmer girl’s remarkable skills, she smiled and said to Mrs. Meng, "Mrs. Meng, you provide excellent guidance. Your daughter truly excels in Qin, Chess, Calligraphy, and Painting; she lacks nothing."

Mrs. Meng...

Mrs. Li, holding her son, entered the room, making the crowded room even more congested. After checking on her five daughters and seeing that they were all safe,

she whispered to her eldest daughter, "Daya, you are too thoughtless. Hurry and take your four sisters back to the banquet."

"Yes, Mother ..." Ye Luoqi quietly had her four sisters hold hands and carefully walked out of the study.

Mrs. Li watched her daughters leave, then she bowed to those present and carried her son out of the room.

She did not inquire about the incident nor mention the painting; her approach already gave others a way to step down gracefully. As long as her daughters had left that place, even if there was gossip, it would wither.

No one spoke to retain them. Under Mrs. Meng’s stern gaze, Meng Zhaojun dared not create further mischief.

Madam Tang even sent her grandson and his friends back to the banquet.

Lady Tang’s attempt at flattery backfired, but it didn’t embarrass her much.

The other noble ladies did not dare offend Mrs. Meng; once outside this courtyard, they refrained from discussing the matter.

Regarding whether they would gossip behind the scenes back at the mansion or in the future was another matter—who could control their speech?

Meng Zhaojun silently followed behind her mother all the way to the banquet hall.

Mrs. Meng did not allow her to sit at the children’s table, keeping her by her side throughout.

Mrs. Meng ate very little after the banquet started; her daughter’s earlier incident had upset her stomach. She only stayed for appearances’ sake, not leaving the banquet immediately.

Meng Zhaojun was obedient throughout, both during the meal and when she left with her mother to return to the mansion.

Mrs. Li, holding her son and five daughters, along with her mother-in-law and sister-in-law, were seated together at one table.

Many tents had been erected in the garden, and the banquet was held under these tents. The midday sun did not bring heat but rather a bit of a chill with autumn’s breeze.

It was autumn, and everyone was warmly dressed, enjoying a rich lunch at noon.

The Ye family sat at one table, easily overlooked by the many affluent guests and their children.

However, the day’s events made it impossible for people not to glance at their family while eating.

This caused a bit of displeasure among them as the noise of someone eating was too loud, somewhat affecting their appetite.

Facing such a rich lunch, the Tang Family’s banquet was set in the most nobler manner.

The noise made by this person drew everyone’s eyes to her.

Mrs. Lai, after consuming many pastries, was not hungry; facing the rich lunch, there were some dishes she had never seen before, let alone tasted.

Being able to attend the banquet and eat well there was not something to be blamed for, as many people were not there just for the meal but rather for networking.

Noble women did not eat much; they would move their chopsticks a few times and then put them down, regardless of how delicious the banquet’s offerings were. For the sake of their figure, courtesy, and fostering relationships with others, they would pretend to be full after eating just a little.

The noise Mrs. Lai made while eating had already become common in her household. This time at the banquet, she was still the same, drawing many glances as Mrs. Li and her daughters quietly ate their meal.

Mrs. Lai, sitting next to Ye Shuzhen, was unbothered by petty matters; such eating habits had not felt wrong at home.

However, since getting married, she continued the same behavior at first; Mother-in-law did not say anything during meal times, nor did any family member comment in her presence.

After meals, within the wealthy Tang Family, Mother-in-law Ye Shuzhen, having had significant experience disciplining maids, began rigorously training her daughter-in-law with strong methods.