Chapter 63
After the family had dinner, Wei Shi packed up the snacks brought back today, and put away the ones that lasted first, and divided the ones into two boxes. One box was placed in the main room. Cheng, the other box was going to be sent to the west chamber, and said: "You are the only little girl at home, this box is in your room, and you can take it as you like."
In fact, Liu Yu was strictly disciplined in Liuxian Pavilion in his previous life. There is a nanny staring at everything, the appetite has been raised very small, but for the first time in two lives, I have tasted the taste of being pampered, I don't know what the snack is like, my heart has been turned into sugar , Self-teaching and acting coquettishly: "Auntie is so kind." How could the Wei family survive this, but Liu Yan'an next to her was so envious, she couldn't help thinking, if this sister had been at home since she was a child, she hadn't been secretly taken out , That's so cute. When I was young, I must have acted like a baby to myself, and my thoughts inevitably diverged. What did my sister look like when she was young, she must be very, very beautiful and cute. Liu Yanqing and Liu Yanping next to him saw the outright envy, and both brothers turned their heads to hide the smiles on their faces. At this moment, the courtyard door was knocked. Before it was time to rest, it was not locked. A fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy came in and asked, "Brother Yan Ping, are you at home? " Grandson, come to inform him to attend the village meeting. The boy came in only to find that Liu Yanqing was also at home, so he hurriedly called Brother Yanqing. Liu Yanping probably knew something, turned around and talked to Wei Shi, and was about to go out, but he lifted his feet, and the kid from the village Zheng's family kept looking into his main room, Liu Yanping knew who this kid wanted to see without even thinking about it. Not being polite at all, he hooked the man's shoulder and said, "Hurry up, don't keep everyone waiting." He took the man out directly. Liu Yu looked at Wei Shi, Wei Shi said: "Today is nineteen, the day after tomorrow Xiaoman, there is not much rain this year, I guess it is time to prepare sacrifices to the Chariot God and grab water."
In his previous life, Liu Yu had never done less work in the fields. He knew what it meant to have little rain in Xiaoman. Planting rice in prickly pears would be a big problem. Usually, when such a situation happened, the village would offer sacrifices to the god of chariots in advance and hold water grabbing ceremonies , and then divert water to irrigate the fields. I think the second brother was called out, so he discussed this matter in advance.
Wei said: "I'm going to be busy in the next few days, wash up and go to bed early, and keep your spirits up." The
brothers of the Liu family all lived in the outer courtyard. Liu Yu went back to the inner courtyard and bolted the door leading to the inner courtyard corridor.
Nothing to say all night, just as Wei Shi said, after a night's rest, the whole family will be busy from the next day, not only the fields need to be irrigated, but the peanuts are about to be harvested, so they need to be taken care of carefully, and cotton seedlings are also needed to make up for the shortage. Liu Yanqing, who had another day off, and Wei Shi, who didn't go to the field during the slack season, changed into old clothes and went to work in the field.
Only Liu Yu, Wei Shi would not be willing to let her go to work in the fields, so he left her at home and let her take care of the family's meals and the chickens and ducks raised in the backyard.
These are the things Liu Yu used to do in her previous life, and it doesn't take too much time. When she has free time, she puts her mind on Xia Yi.
Both the Lu family and Cui Erniang's business was related to clothing, so the materials they gave were of course nothing to say. Liu Yu's efforts to make the clothes outstanding were all about color matching and detailed design.
She turned around roughly, and her eyes fell on a piece of sapphire blue makeup material. This piece of material was dyed very well and the color was bright. Because the material was light and thin, it didn't look heavy, and it didn't have a strong sense of visual intrusion. Embellished with makeup, it shows a different kind of gentleness.
Liu Yu found a piece of colored thin silk, and covered it with royal blue make-up flowers. When it was set off by the light color, the blue became softer, showing a very beautiful color.
Liu Yu smiled, already knew what kind of clothes to wear, and started to prepare.
One day without words, the next day is Xiaoman, Liu Yanqing went back to the county to be on duty last night, Wei Shi and Liu Yanping and Liu Yan'an also got up early, after breakfast, they will go to the fields before the sun rises After going in, he went out the gate, and unexpectedly welcomed two guests that the Liu family could not have expected.
Wei Shi and Liu Yan'an recognized Babao who was driving the cart, and sure enough, when the mule cart stopped, the one who got out of the cart was Lu Chengxiao whom they had just met the day before yesterday.
Liu Yuyuan was sending his aunt and brother out, but now that he confronted Lu Chengxiao, he was taken aback.
It was Wei Shi who asked, "Why are you here at this time?"
She couldn't hide her surprise in her tone, but instead of going out, she went inside to greet Lu Chengxiao. Brother Yan Ping and Yan An were dressed exactly the same when they were about to go to work in the fields. A thought came to Wei Shi's mind, but he couldn't quite believe it.
Liu Yanping raised his eyebrows, looked at Liu Yan'an, and saw Liu Yan'an slightly nodded at him.
So this is Lu Chengxiao?
Lu Chengxiao bowed to pay respects to Mrs. Wei, and greeted Liu Yu and Liu Yan'an. His eyes fell on Liu Yanping, and he said with a smile, "I think this is Second Brother Liu? I'm coming to Lu Chengxiao.
" He just clasped his fists together, and reported his family name: "Liu Yanping."
But his gaze had already sized Lu Chengxiao up and down several times.
While speaking, Wei called Lu Chengxiao to enter the door again, Lu Chengxiao followed, Liu Yanping and Liu Yan'an did not leave, and when they arrived in the courtyard, Lu Chengxiao said: "Auntie, please don't call me, I am thinking about the busy days of farming, I happen to be fine , thinking of coming to help my aunt."
It really is...
Wei Shi has no daughter, but suddenly wants to enjoy the treatment of a prospective mother-in-law, so she subconsciously looks at Liu Yu.
Liu Yu's face flushed red.
But Liu Yanping was dumbfounded, this guy, he has such a thick skin! ! ! ! !
Before his sister was promised to the Lu family, she actually came to help with the work. Liu Yanping wanted to say no way, but saw his mother smiled and said, "It's okay, but have you ever done farm work?" It
was a tacit consent !
Lu Chengxiao nodded: "Yes, when I was young, I often went to help my grandfather's house."
Then early in the morning, Wei didn't have to go to the ground, and Liu Yanping and Liu Yan'an brothers each had a new face behind them. Forget about Babao, Lu Chengxiao's face was able to attract people even if he was dressed in coarse cloth, and Liu Yanping frequently Asked who this is.
How could Liu Yanping let Lu Chengxiao get involved with his sister right now, smiled and said: "Brother's friend, knowing that the family is busy, he came here to help."
Then Lu Chengxiao got countless words that this young man is so handsome! What's more, the villagers smiled and asked: "Did you say we were married?"
It wasn't until they reached the Liu's land that it was considered quiet.
There are also advantages. The two masters and servants work really neatly, especially Lu Chengxiao, who seems to have endless energy. This day, he called off work and went back early at noon, and Liu Yanping and Lu Chengxiao got along all morning. One wanted to inquire, and the other Intentionally cooperating, he actually found out about Lu Chengxiao's situation that he wanted to inquire about.
After getting in touch, it was indeed as the eldest brother said, the initial impression was good, but this is a major event in the younger sister's life, Liu Yanping is not so easy to deal with, he has reservations, treats Lu Chengxiao politely, but actually observes from time to time.
Wei Shi and Liu Yu were busy for half the morning, and fixed a table for a sumptuous lunch. Of course, a lot of chicken, duck and fish were brought by Lu Chengxiao with the car in the morning, and Wei Shi didn't rush to buy them at all.
Because of Liu Yu's age, it was necessary to avoid suspicion, so as usual, men and women were seated separately, and Lu Chengxiao and Babao were entertained by Liu Yanping and his brothers.
It was only at this time that Lu Chengxiao realized that the Liu family was different from ordinary farmers. Liu Yu, the uncle, was a master of cooking. How should I put it, it was extremely delicate. Something that only exists at a banquet.
As for the etiquette rules of the Liu family, he noticed it from Liu Yanqing last time, but Lu Chengxiao didn't think deeply about it. This time when he was with Liu Yanping and Liu Yan'an, he found that even Liu Yan'an, who was relatively eccentric, had excellent etiquette at the table.
There is still work in the afternoon, but because he can rest for an hour before going out, Liu Yanping still took wine to entertain the guests, just drinking lightly. Men, even young men, have wine on the table, and the conversation will be much more harmonious, but Liu Yanping asked without any trace. "Chengxiao doesn't need to help the family with business now? Will spending time in our field delay your business?"
In just half a day, Lu Chengxiao has already discovered that this future second uncle is far more important than the other two. Uncle is much more difficult, but he doesn't show his face, he said with a smile: "To tell you the truth, before returning to Anyi County, I went to Suzhou Mansion with my adoptive father and elder brother, Shengze Town, Wujiang County. All the people in this town are engaged in mulberry silkworm industry, and there are nearly a thousand silk shops along the banks of the river①. The father-in-law went there to buy silk, and then returned to Hongdu Mansion and Yuanzhou City to change hands, and made a lot of money. Therefore, I became interested in the business, so I only learned some things from the shopkeeper at the cloth shop at home, and I have not touched the business at home, so I also plan to do business for a few years first, so I can learn more."
How can a good man have something? For those who don't love the world, Liu Yan'an was already fascinated by what he heard, as shrewd as Liu Yanping, at this time he was also attracted by the Shengze Town that Lu Chengxiao mentioned, and asked: "There are nearly a thousand silk and tooth shops in this town?" I just found it unimaginable. Lu Chengxiao nodded: "The area around Suzhou and Hangzhou is full of sericulture, and Shengze Town has four waterways. I heard that there were not many residents at the beginning, but there were silk practitioners who settled there. It gradually became a large scale, and most of the silk woven by villages near and far was sent there. Listed." Liu Yanping was very interested in this, and asked: "Then you also want to sell silk to us from there?" Lu Chengxiao shook his head, and said: "The cost of silk is too high. It's the first time I'm a merchant. I'm thinking about the Xiabu that is abundant here, and I can try to sell a batch to other state capitals, and then bring back the special products there to our Yuanzhou to resell, but I haven't figured out where to go." In fact, at the time No matter how much he loves his son and daughter, Lu Chengxiao is also reluctant to let go. Wei Shi stood outside and listened for a while, laughing in his heart that his always shrewd second son had been taken away by Lu Jiasaburo without realizing it, so he went back to the kitchen, boiled water, and waited until he saw someone being led into the side hall After he had gone, he called Liu Yu with a smile and told her to make tea and send it over.
People came here because they really wanted to find farm work, they just wanted to see Yu'er, Wei Shi is quite open-minded in this regard, after he recognized Lu Chengxiao, he knew that his niece also had a heart for him, so he didn't care about the rules. So rigorous.
Liu Yu is much closer to Wei Shi now, so he doesn't hold back, he made tea and sent it over on the tray.
Before anyone entered the main room, Lu Chengxiao had already heard the sound of footsteps. He stopped talking and looked towards the entrance of the side hall. Sure enough, seeing that it was Liu Yu who turned in, the calmness that he had talked with Liu Yanping before suddenly disappeared, subconsciously. She stood up: "Miss Liu."
Liu Yu smiled: "Sit down, you have worked hard today."
Put down the tea tray, and handed a cup of tea to Lu Chengxiao.
Liu Yu stood, Lu Chengxiao didn't dare to sit down, wanted to take the tea, but was afraid of being rude, so he could only say: "Thank you."
Liu Yu smiled, and offered the other two cups of tea to his second and third brothers, and turned around Seeing that Lu Chengxiao was still standing, she didn't say she wanted to leave, but asked with a smile, "Is the lunch delicious?"
Lu Chengxiao hurriedly praised the lunch.
At this time, Liu Yanping didn't know that his sister wanted to have a few words with Lu Chengxiao on purpose. It's one thing to feel sour in his heart, but it's not for nothing for Lu Chengxiao to exchange cups and exchange cups with the Liu family brothers at noon. Here he is, Liu Yanping, who was quite wary of him in the morning, didn't make things difficult for him at this time, of course, he saw what his sister meant more.
After taking Liu Yu's tea, he just took a sip, then smiled and made an excuse to go out, and Liu Yan'an also followed the second brother with a smile.
Babao was very knowledgeable, so he slipped into the yard to stay there after lunch.
Only Liu Yu and Lu Chengxiao were left in the flower hall of the Liu family.
This was the first time Liu Yu saw Lu Chengxiao wearing a commoner bunt, which was quite different from his usual brocade outfit, so he couldn't help but chuckled softly.
With Liu Yu's smile, the corners of Lu Chengxiao's lips couldn't help but curl up. The fatigue of the whole morning seemed to have dissipated at this moment, leaving only a heart full of joy and satisfaction because of that smile.
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This chapter is late today, sorry.
Note: ① The relevant information about Shengze Town comes from a certain section of the introduction in Sanyan Erpai. Thanks to the little angel who voted for me to be the overlord or the irrigation nutrient solution during 2022-04-20 20:02:12~2022-04-21 22:06:32~
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