Zhao Mo's letter was written after arriving in Suzhou, and it was already four or five days ago. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 info Qinzhuang's side received this letter yesterday.

The business in the south of the Yangtze River is developed, and the commercial houses, carriage and horse dealers, and dart bureaus in major cities and towns have part-time messengers who deliver letters on behalf of others, and the fees are high and low, which are also related to the weight of the letters and objects to be sent. Zhao Moxun's car and horse shop is estimated to be a relatively high-end one, and it also carries delivery, and I heard that it will cost a few taels of silver to send this letter.

But you get what you pay for, and such an expensive express delivery naturally has a reason why it is expensive. This letter was handed over from Zhao Mo to Che Ma Xing, and then sent all the way to Qinzhuang, and it took less than four days on the way. The letter was accompanied by a large box of things, with a seal on the top. Now that the road is raining and snowing, and the canal is suspended again, the box has not been damaged by any bumps, nor has it been damaged by rain and snow, and it has been delivered to the place safely and securely.

It is said that after the courier arrived at the ancestral house of the sixth house, the news quickly spread to the sect. The eldest grandmother of the sect room at the moment, Feng Shi, immediately gave him a generous reward. Although the courier fee was paid by Zhao Mo, if there was a reward, the guy would not fail to accept it, but before receiving the reward, he first asked Zongfang to help write a letter of acceptance, so that he could bring it back to the patron Zhao Mo for a look. Zhao Mo paid half of the deposit in advance, and he still had to rely on this letter of acceptance to get the remaining half of the money.

Qin Jian thanked the brothers, and when he saw that the meal was near, he first ordered the kitchen to prepare a table of wine and food for them—they didn't have to do it themselves, just go to a nearby restaurant and order a table of noodles. Seeing that the clan brothers were happily eating and drinking around the table, Qin Jian used a little with him, then took a step out and went back to his study to read the letter.

Zhao Mo's letter was a thick one, and when he opened the envelope and looked inside, he knew that it was not so much a letter to Qin Jian, but rather a letter to him, just to use it in his name. There was only one thin letter for Qin Jian, and the rest of the thicker letter was for Qin Bai and Niu, and the thickest one was for Qin Hanzhen. After Qin Jian figured this out, his mood was really a little indescribable.

Zhao Mo's letter to him was very simple, that is, he said something on the journey, where he passed, what particularly interesting things he encountered, etc., and he didn't go into details, probably planning to talk about it in detail after he came back.

Although Zhao Mo went out with the servants of the third room on this trip, Zhou Changnian and He Xin went to inspect several properties under the name of the third room, and by the way, they collected a rent, reconciled accounts, and handed over the property to He Xin, and let him take care of it in the future. Therefore, most of the time, Zhou He and the others let Zhao Mo move freely, as long as he went back to his residence every day and didn't do anything out of the ordinary, they wouldn't interfere with where he was going.

Zhao Mo went to a few places of interest and bought some local products. It's just that he recently discovered a business opportunity, thinking that he bought too many souvenirs, and he was afraid that it would take up the space for his luggage and it would be inconvenient to transport it back in the future, so Zhao Mo would rather spend more money and transport some of the things he bought back to Jiangning first.

Zhao Mo attached a detailed list of things to the letter, and it was noted which things were given to whom. Qin Jian took a look at his share, although the number of pieces could not be compared with the third uncle and ancestor, the third uncle and grandmother and the third cousin Qin Hanzhen, but they were also some high-quality stationery supplies, and there were a few things that could be brought back to the capital for his parents and sisters. In addition, he can choose any four pieces of good material used to press the box at the bottom of the box. Qin Jian took a look and found that they were all rare new patterns and new colors of silk in Beijing, and the texture was almost up to the tribute, so it was really rare, and he hurriedly picked two pieces of pink and tender material suitable for his sister. But after picking out, he hesitated for a moment, and put the silk back again.

He is an elder brother and a nephew, so why should he do it after the third uncle, the third uncle, grandmother and the third sister have been selected. This is the number of rites.

Qin Jian personally sent the letter and gifts to the main courtyard, Qin Bai, Niu, and Qin Hanzhen were all very happy, and hurriedly opened the letter to read.

In the letter that Zhao Mo wrote to Qin Bai, he mainly introduced his journey, and also asked a few questions about his homework. Along the way, he imitated the practice when he went south, and every time he went to a place to spend the night, he had to talk to the locals to understand the local customs, prices and people's livelihood, and by the way, he also had to inquire about who the local officials in charge were and what their origins were. These things have been done for a long time, and the people around him have experience, so it doesn't take much effort. However, unlike on the way south, he didn't have Qin Jian to discuss with him this time, and if he had any doubts in his heart, no one could ask, so he could only write them all in the letter and ask Qin Bai for advice.

Qin Bai looked at the question that Zhao Mo raised in the letter, sighed, and said to the Niu family: "Guanglu has really benefited. He doesn't follow us, but goes out alone, and it is really beneficial. ”

Niu Shi smiled: "Don't you just hope that he will be able to make a profit? Now you can be considered relieved?" and asked his granddaughter again, "What did your cousin tell you in the letter?"

The letter written by Zhao Mo to Qin Hanzhen was of course much more relaxed. He mainly introduced the eating, drinking, and entertainment along the way, what strange customs and habits were in various places, and some gossip news. Of course, the least is the food of each place. He used all kinds of attractive words to describe a few snacks that he thought were the most delicious, and Qin Hanzhen actually began to feel hungry just by reading the letter. She's just had lunch!

No, such a good article on food, she can't dominate it alone, so why should I ask everyone to share it together.

Qin Hanzhen read the content of the letter about food to Qin Bai, Niu and Qin Jian. Niu and Qin Jian also listened greedily. The former exclaimed, "Oh, if it weren't for my broken body, I would have gone to play with me." I'm still thinking about what's so good about this Jiangnan, I can't go out on a cold day, it rains and snows at every turn, who knows that there is really a fun place. I wonder if I'll have a chance to take a look and taste the food mentioned in the letter of Guanglu?"

Qin Jian gritted his teeth with hatred: "This kid did it on purpose! He also mentioned the food in Jiangnan in the letter he wrote to me, and he said it deliciously, but it was not as written as in the letter to the third sister...... It's so tempting!"

Qin Hanzhen smiled with satisfaction, and also joined the Tu Noise army: "Isn't it? Cousin Zhao is too unkind! When he comes back, we have to protest to him together!"

Qin Bai shook his head with a smile, his expression was a little helpless: "You children, why have you become tricky?" but he had already guessed Qin Hanzhen and Zhao Mo's intentions.

However, he did not deny what Zhao Mo said in his letter. When he was young, he also returned to the clan, and naturally tasted the food that Zhao Mo said. He also made a suggestion: "Jinling City is the most prosperous, presumably there will be a rice village to sell these food, although it may not be as authentic as the local area, but it can be regarded as a meaning." If you wish, let them be inquired. ”

Qin Hanzhen and Qin Jian were overjoyed, and Niu's face couldn't help but show a little expectation.

After reading the letter, they went to look at the gifts. A box of things, including silk, tea, stationery, combing grate bamboo carving, fan folding fan, and some exquisite copper products, such as incense burners, hand stoves, etc., are full of a box. Everything is exquisite, all new tricks that have not been seen in the capital, but there are no particularly valuable things. Qin Bai glanced at it a few times, and was quite satisfied with Zhao Mo's vision.

Niu presided over and divided the things among everyone, and it basically didn't take much effort. When Zhao Mo bought something, he probably figured out which thing to give it to whom, which was clear at a glance, not to mention that there was a list of details attached to the letter. Even the twenty or thirty pieces of material at the bottom of the box were quickly put away. Qin Jian got the material he wanted, and while he was relieved, he was a little relieved.

He asked Qin Hanzhen: "Third sister, why don't you pick again?" These pieces of material are all pink and tender colors, which are suitable for a little girl like you to wear." The few pieces you got were too plain. Now that the third sister's filial piety period has passed, why don't you add a few brighter clothes?"

Qin Hanzhen said: "These pieces of material are plain and elegant, the pattern is simple, I look comfortable, and I really want it." Brother Lobby doesn't have to be polite to me. Those pink and tender materials are more suitable for the second sister. ”

Niu also said: "You can let her go, your third sister has always liked plain colors and patterns, and I don't know how difficult it is to let her wear brighter clothes." I just let her go. ”

Qin Han really thought that the mainstream color of the little girl's clothes now is red with green, pink with royal blue, she can't bear it, it's better to be plain and elegant.

Qin Jian was no longer verbose, and after putting away his things, he looked at Qin Hanzhen, how he looked at it, how did he think this sister was cute and likable. He asked: "I heard from a few brothers who came here today that there are several places around Jinling City to hold lantern festivals, although they are not as lively as the Lantern Festival in the city, you can also see them." There are also some places that invite opera troupes to sing, or there are markets, temple fairs, hundred operas, fireworks, and so on. Do you want to go and see it, and if you want to, I'll ask my brothers?"

Qin Hanzhen was a little moved, she looked at her grandfather and grandmother, wanting to ask their opinions.

Grandfather Qin Bai went to see his wife first, and asked gently: "Do you want to go?" It should be a few lantern festivals held in villages and towns, bazaars, temple fairs, and hundreds of operas every year, although they are vulgar, but they are also a little wild. If you want to, I'll hire a boat, and we'll take the boat all the way to various places, and save you a bump in the road. ”

Niu hesitated a little: "Didn't you say that the canal has been suspended?"

Qin Bai said with a smile: "The inland river can still be boated, it doesn't hurt right now." ”

Niu Shi wanted to go. She looked at Qin Hanzhen, and Qin Hanzhen also wanted to go.

Qin Jian went out to find the brothers of the clan to inquire. One of the clan brothers said: "This is easy, our brothers often went to various places to visit relatives and friends in previous years, which villages and towns are lively, which opera troupe sings well, we know best in our hearts." I'll list it in detail for you when you go back, you just have to take it to the third uncle and ask him to get an idea. ”

Another clan brother said: "This year, other places are fine, but Shangyuan County is afraid that I can't go." Somehow, their county magistrate fell off his horse when he went out, and he was still unconscious. I heard that their family invited many doctors to treat them, but they couldn't wake people up, and they were about to prepare for the funeral. Shangyuan County has no county magistrate in charge this year, how can it be lively? I am afraid that if the people show a little joy, they will have to call the people of the county government to scold them!"

Qin Jian couldn't help but look sideways when he heard this.