Xuanmen's mother-in-law was read in her mind, and the whole family got rich by eating melons

Chapter 23 The gentleman is far away from the chef

Uncle Chen San was so frightened. Ever since Meng Tan came to her family, she had a goddess-like filter towards Meng Tan. She felt that everything she did had an aura of mystery.

But seeing that Meng Tan quickly returned to normal, her fear diminished a little, and she understood what Meng Tan meant.

"Cherry, do you mean that if this matter cannot be brought to the surface, God will punish you if he doesn't acknowledge you?"

Meng Tan nodded frantically. She was exhausted. If she had known she would be mute, she would have practiced sign language... Ah, no, even ancient people who knew sign language might not be able to understand it.

Meng Tan suddenly missed her cheap sons. Only they could hear her voice. Life was so lonely as snow.

Uncle Chen San sighed, "Then I can't look to you for this matter. If something happens next time, I will definitely look for you. By the way, remember to come when the child is one month old."

Meng Tan nodded again, and then Uncle Chen San left.

When Chen Changan and Chen Changyun came back from the fields at night, Meng Tan relayed the story again.

"Then Erlang must come back to listen to this matter."

Chen Changan looked at Chen Changyun, "Go to Tianjiacun and call your second brother back."

Chen Changyun responded, turned around and ran out.

Tianjia Village is not far from Dading Village, and it only takes an hour to go back and forth. But it is already evening, and Chen Changyun may not be able to come back.

I guess I will spend the night at Tian's house.

Sure enough, the moon was at its peak, and Chen Changyun didn't come back.

Early the next morning, Chen Changan made some breakfast. To be honest, Chen Changan was the most unlike an ancient traditional man that Meng Tan had ever seen.

Not everyone says that a gentleman is far away from the kitchen, but not Chen Changan. Not only that, the food he cooks is actually delicious.

In my impression, Yuan Shen seems to be able to eat the food she cooks herself. After all, she comes from a poor family.

Meng Tan couldn't help but be curious.

[Da Lang, are you still cooking in the academy? Isn’t there anyone in the academy who can do it? ]
  Chen Changan has been doing the cooking these days. Although her toe was injured, it has gotten much better in the past two days. Logically speaking, brother Chen Changan should want her to cook.

But the two brothers didn't say anything. Either Chen Changan did it or Chen Changyun did it. They both seemed quite skilled.

"Yes, but sometimes my son gets greedy, so he learns it by himself, borrowing the food from the academy's kitchen."

Ouch, I can’t tell that this is still a foodie.

[Isn’t it said that a gentleman lives far away from the kitchen? Don’t your classmates laugh at you? ]

"Mom also knows that the gentleman is far away from the kitchen, and he really encounters an adventure. This sentence is what Mencius said to advise King Xuan of Qi to implement benevolent government. It does not mean that the gentleman should not cook."

Chen Changan smiled warmly, his eyebrows were very gentle, and there was a faint pink light. Meng Tan looked carefully and couldn't help but pat his thigh with joy.

Chen Changan looked confused.

[Older brother, you are going to have good luck. You will meet her on the way back to the academy this time. ]
  "...Mother, don't talk nonsense. Don't worry about me. Sanlang has reached the age of marriage. Mother should be worried about him."

Chen Changan's ears turned red with embarrassment.

Meng Tan was overjoyed. Chen Dalang had always been gentle and courteous, but it was rare to see him this way. This was such a contrast.

It makes people feel like there are fireworks all of a sudden.

The two brothers Chen Changyun and Chen Changsheng entered the courtyard at this time.

Chen Changan breathed a sigh of relief. After his mother changed her temper, it became more and more confusing.

After finishing the morning meal, the whole family was discussing.

"There are only fifty or sixty people in the clan now. During the war in the past, many of our ancestors died outside. This time, Third Uncle, I am afraid that he wants to set up longevity tablets for these ancestors, and I am afraid that he will need more money." This is Chen Changan. "We are not the main branch. Even if we are from the branch, we are not as numerous as the third uncle's family." This is Chen Changsheng.

"Second brother, that's not the case. The eldest brother is a scholar. How much does the clan contribute? Besides, after the eldest brother passes the exam, we will be the main branch as well as the side branch. We estimate that the money will be similar to that of the third uncle and his family. ."

Chen Changyun glanced at his second brother and felt that he had become a bit too shrewd since he went to town to do small business.

Chen Changsheng hesitated and glanced at Chen Changan.

Chen Changan looked at Meng Tan, "What do you think, mother?"

Ha, Meng Tan, who was excited after hearing this, was stunned. Is there anything about her here?

[It may not work even if I say it...]
  "My mother's name is also on the Chen family tree. The Chen family does not have as strict rules as other families. As a daughter-in-law and mother-in-law, you can naturally give your opinions, as long as what you say makes sense." Chen Changan added.

Meng Tan got to know the Chen family again. Let's not talk about the role this thing can play. Let's just say that this idea is quite avant-garde in this era.

No wonder Chen Changan accepted her words so well that day.

[I think what Lao San said makes sense, but now Mr. Chen Sanshu’s family is also the main branch. You can’t contribute more than others, right? ]

[However, there is not necessarily something wrong with the feng shui of the ancestral tombs. I think you may not need to pay this money. ]
  The three brothers all looked at her.

Meng Tan waved his hand.

[I can only see some clues from your brothers’ faces. No matter how small the details are, you have to meet other members of the Chen family to see them. ]
  Chen Changan frowned, Chen Changsheng was very calm, and only Chen Changyun hesitated to speak.

He felt that as long as his mother could see something from it, it would not be a good thing.

After discussing it, Chen Changan went to Chen Sanshu's house.

The matter was quickly agreed upon. The side branch's family would receive five hundred coins, Chen Sanshu's family would contribute two taels of silver themselves, and Chen Chang'an would contribute one tael of silver.

All the money added up to a total of about fifty taels, which was a huge sum of money. In Ding Village, one could build a large brick house with tiles.

On the day when the grave was to be raised, the Feng Shui master invited by Mr. Chen Sanshu was also in place.

This gentleman was dressed in black Taoist robes and a Hunyuan scarf hat. He was holding a whisk in his hand, walking in a circle, with a long beard and leering eyes.

Hmm... Not to mention quite professional, at first glance he felt that he was an old Taoist priest with profound Taoism. Meng Tan looked at his patched clothes.

Suddenly I felt the gap between myself and the other person.

She would have to buy an outfit another day.

"This is a good Feng Shui location facing north and south, but..."

While he was in a daze, the Feng Shui master spoke up. After finishing his sentence, he glanced at Uncle Chen.

Uncle Chen Sansuke handed over a red envelope knowingly, "Master, please enlighten me."

"What a pity. There are still many ancestors of your Chen family who have not returned to their places, right? The ancestors of the Chen family who are buried here are not at ease. They often show up. These souls are exposed to the sun. How can they be okay?"

Mr. Feng Shui sighed and looked distressed. Uncle Chen San had an expression on his face that said, "Sir, your calculations are really accurate." He quickly handed over another red envelope.

Meng Tan twitched the corner of his mouth.

[Of all the old men in the room, not a single one has a brain! Just listen to him, he will definitely say that he will move the grave to a shady place next! ]

The three brothers standing next to her: ...Mom, we are still here.

"Well, I think that side is good. The trees are lush and the water is abundant. If you set up an immortal memorial tablet for the ancestors who died in the war, you can ensure that the Chen family has a bright future."

(End of this chapter)