After transmigrating into the body of a widow, I became the richest man in the capital.

Chapter 464 Su Xiaoxiao Invited to the Hundred Flowers Banquet

During the hour she waited, Su Xiaoxiao sat blankly by the stove, staring at the fire. However, her thoughts wandered far away. She thought of Pei Yuan one moment and her brother Su Ping'an the next.

Seeing that Su Xiaoxiao was in such a bad mood, Qian Musheng wanted to go over and comfort her, but he was indeed a bit of a straight man and didn't dare to go over and comfort her.

Afraid that he might say something wrong and upset Su Xiaoxiao again, couldn't he forget that person yet?

Qian Musheng did not disturb her from behind, but chose to sit quietly behind Su Xiaoxiao and just watch her until she turned around and asked her.

"Qian Musheng, do you have any rock sugar at home?"

Qian Musheng finally came to her senses. "Yes, I'll have a servant take it for you."

"No, you go get it for me."

Su Xiaoxiao turned around and looked at him with bright eyes. At this moment, Qian Musheng didn't know how to describe it. He just felt that Su Xiaoxiao was so attractive.

Su Xiaoxiao took the rock sugar that Qian Musheng gave her, and then put the rock sugar and salt into the pot to season it. Looking at the color of the soup base, Su Xiaoxiao felt quite satisfied.

She added more firewood to the stove, then brought the broth in the pot to a boil, and turned the heat down to a simmer.

The aroma from the pot instantly filled the air. Su Xiaoxiao stopped staring blankly, took the pork knuckle out and put it on a plate. Then she added some cornstarch to the remaining broth in the pot, poured the sauce over the pork knuckle, plated it again, and added some cooked broccoli and other vegetables as garnish.

In this way, a plate of braised pork knuckle is ready.

Su Xiaoxiao was very satisfied with the braised pork knuckle and called Qian Musheng over as well.

"Come and try it with us, you've been waiting for ages."

Qian Musheng thought to himself, "I'm not just here to eat this big pork knuckle; I actually want to keep you company."

However, the braised pork knuckle was very well made. Qian Musheng took the chopsticks handed to him by Su Xiaoxiao, picked up a piece, and found it to be particularly tender because it had been stewed for a long time. He was quite surprised when he put it in his mouth.

This tender and flavorful pork knuckle was so delicious that Qian Musheng had never tasted it before.

Why is the braised pork knuckle not greasy at all, and so delicious that you can't stop eating it? You don't even realize you're being a bit out of line until your mouth is dripping with oil.

Su Xiaoxiao also picked up her chopsticks and ate little by little. She didn't need any rice at all; she felt almost full just from eating the braised pork knuckle.

"Is this braised pork knuckle you made big enough to open a shop?"

"Thank you for your hospitality, please eat more!"

Su Xiaoxiao also knew that Qian Musheng really liked to eat.

It seems that her cooking skills have really improved since she came into this world; they're indescribably good.

Maybe it's because I love to eat that I've become such a good cook? Maybe there really is a connection.

At this moment, Su Xiaoxiao felt extremely satisfied, enjoying such a delicious braised pork knuckle. As for Qian Musheng's question, "Are you still thinking about him?"

Su Xiaoxiao had no choice but to pretend to be clueless and reply, "Who? Right now, all I can think about is pork knuckle."

As Qian Musheng ate his braised pork knuckle, he noticed Su Xiaoxiao's listless expression and asked, "Today, Minister Liu from the Ministry of Revenue sent someone to deliver an invitation to me. He said his family is holding a Hundred Flowers Banquet on the eighth day of the sixth lunar month and would like me to attend. Would you like to come along?"

Su Xiaoxiao immediately agreed. Although she knew that Qian Musheng was unaware of her grudge with Minister Liu of the Ministry of Revenue, this was another good opportunity to go out, so how could she miss it? Qian Musheng smiled gently at her.

"Okay, let's go together the day after tomorrow."

Su Xiaoxiao didn't forget to dress herself up, knowing that many women would be dressed up in their finest attire that day.

Su Xiaoxiao also specially made herself a new set of clothes. Because she was afraid of getting her clothes dirty, she even suggested that Qian Musheng help her prepare a sedan chair.

It would be good to go by sedan chair, at least Qingfeng and Mingyue, who are protecting her, can hide.

As soon as Su Xiaoxiao arrived at the door of the Minister of Revenue's house, she heard a lively commotion inside.

Su Xiaoxiao and Qian Musheng were led to the back garden by a maid. Once inside, they found it packed with people, all of whom had come to attend the Hundred Flowers Banquet.

Su Xiaoxiao glanced around at the people. "Why are there so many people? And there are so many women, and most importantly, so many of them are dressed like vixens, posing seductively here."

Su Xiaoxiao even began to doubt whether she had come to some kind of brothel, but it was said that this was a preference of Minister Liu of the Ministry of Revenue.

It's held every year, but what exactly is its purpose? Some bold people might say, "Of course, it's for that reason."

It is said that Minister Liu of the Ministry of Revenue is very fond of beautiful women, and many people hope to seize this opportunity to rise to prominence.

Su Xiaoxiao saw several women standing by the lotus pond next to her, dressed in flamboyant attire, showing off their charm.

Su Xiaoxiao couldn't help but purse her lips; in fact, she hated women like this the most.

It is said that at the end of the Hundred Flowers Banquet, the most beautiful woman will be chosen as the Flower Queen.

However, if they are not selected, many disappointed women will leave in tears. Perhaps this is their great opportunity to become famous as daughters of ordinary families. If they do not have this opportunity, they will fade into obscurity and become very ordinary.

Su Xiaoxiao didn't feel any psychological burden at all; she simply came to browse around.

The banquet lasted from morning until noon, and it was filled with women who looked very vulgar. Su Xiaoxiao and Qian Musheng somehow got separated.

She came to a small garden alone and was about to go in when she heard two people talking from inside the garden's small gate.

"Young master, why don't you go in and take a look at the flower viewing banquet that our master has prepared for you? There are many beautiful women inside, and perhaps you will find a good match."

"Don't go."

A young man's voice, quite pleasant, said, "It's just a bunch of ordinary, unattractive women inside. I don't think it's anything worth seeing. It's not worth my time."

Upon hearing this, Su Xiaoxiao nodded in agreement, thinking to herself, "Indeed, it's just as I thought."

As Su Xiaoxiao was thinking, a hedgehog slowly crawled over to her feet. It was the first time Su Xiaoxiao had ever seen such a thing, and she mistook it for a large rat, so she jumped up in fright.

"Oh no! There's a mouse!"

"Who's out there?"

The young man inside strode out through the moon gate in the garden and spotted Su Xiaoxiao.

His attendant immediately shouted, "Who are you? How dare you listen to our young master speak here?"