When Xia Zhi came out of the landlord's house, Li Xia greeted her with a smile and asked her to sit in her room. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info Xia Zhi happened to have nothing to do, and at the same time, he didn't want to go home so soon to face Tian and Erya, so he followed Li Xia to the West House.

Xia Zhi sat on the edge of the kang in the West House, and Li Xia also laid a brocade mattress for her very intimately. The scorching heat has gone, and the mats on Li Xiakang have been removed, and only felt has been laid.

Sitting on the edge of the kang, the summer solstice was a little silent.

Li Xia naturally poured tea and water for Xia Zhi, and peeled walnuts for her to eat. The summer solstice ate without a bite. Li Xia stopped suddenly, then raised his head and gently touched the top of Xia Zhi's hair.

Xia Zhi raised his eyebrows: "What are you doing?"

"Didn't do anything. Li Xia smiled and continued to peel walnuts for Xia Zhi. This walnut was not bought, it was brought over by the old man of the Chen family a few days ago. There are a lot of wild walnut trees in the mountains of Chentun, and when it comes to the harvest season, the people of Chenjiatun will take sacks and go up the mountain to beat walnuts.

When this walnut is just beaten down, there is still a layer of green skin on the outside. The soil method is to bury the walnuts in the ground for a period of time, wait for the green skin on the outside to rot, expose the walnut shells inside, and then crack the walnut shells open, and you can eat the walnut kernels.

The walnuts sent by the Chen family were naturally processed. Every day, they will also send some mountain goods to Layue and Xiao Xialin to eat, and this year they sent an extra sack, because of Li Xia, of course, because of the closer relationship with the Xia family.

Walnuts nourish the brain, and I still like to eat them on the summer solstice.

She stared at Li Xia for a while, Li Xia smiled, didn't speak, just continued to peel walnuts for him to eat. Xia Zhi's kitchen knife glanced at it for a moment, and then sighed softly. She knew that Li Xia was in a bad mood and was comforting her.

"It's nothing, I guess it's good to pass this while. Xia Zhi said to Li Xia quietly.

"Sixteen, it's best if you can figure it out yourself. Li Xia didn't say anything to comfort Xia Zhi. Because he knew that words of consolation were of little use. There is everything in the world, there is sunshine, there is shadow, there is happiness, there is misery. Xia Solstice shouldn't not understand this truth, or because his heart is too soft and kind.

"Li Xia, you can go out for a walk with me. After eating walnuts for a while, Xia Zhi said to Li Xia.

"Okay. Li Xia couldn't wait for this, and immediately packed up and came out with Xia Zhi.

The two of them didn't bring the little black fish this time, but Da Qing was lying at the door, and when he saw them, he followed. Daqing is very close to Xia Zhi and Li Xia, and sometimes deliberately trips the legs of the two people. It's his little game. Fortunately, Li Xia and Xia Zhi are used to it, but they will not be tripped by Daqing.

The weather in early autumn already means that the sky is high and cloudy.

At this time, after walking in the fields, I soon had a feeling of relaxation. Xia Zhi didn't speak, and Li Xia didn't speak. When he saw that the clouds in Xia Zhi's eyes had dissipated, and a smile appeared on his face, Li Xia followed suit.

Before they knew it, the two of them had walked into the field. They did not go into the field, but stood on the ground and looked at it for a while. This year's soybean harvest is definitely about to be abundant. This made the mood of the summer solstice more and more good.

"In two days, the soybeans should be harvested. Xia Zhi said to Li Xia with a smile.

"I can help too. Li Xia said immediately.

Xia Zhi smiled: "Okay, I'll definitely let you help." ”

In addition to soybeans, the Xia family's field also planted some mung beans and adzuki beans. Mung beans are kept at home to sprout, and mung bean soup is boiled in summer. The adzuki beans are used when preparing for the beautiful dumplings.

The mung beans and adzuki beans of the Xia family also grow very well.

After seeing their own land, Xia Zhi and Li Xia turned back. In other fields passing by, there is also a scene of imminent harvest. Someone is already picking cotton.

Cotton is abundant in Bak Chin Province and has always been highly sought after for its superior quality.

The Xia family did not plant cotton this year, but many fields in Daxingzhuang are planted with cotton. Now there are people picking cotton, so it won't be long before there will be merchants from other places who come to harvest cotton, every year.

Beizhen Fu cotton is collected from all over the country to Fucheng, and then transported to all parts of the country by water.

When she returned home, Mrs. Xia was drying her clothes and bedding in the yard. It's going to be a change of season, and these things have been kept in the cupboard, and they have to be taken out to dry before they can be used.

Autumn is high and cool, and the ultraviolet rays in the sun are particularly strong at this time, which can play a role in sterilization and disinfection.

The clothes that Mrs. Xia took out to dry included cotton jackets and cotton pants, and she found all the clothes she was going to wear in winter.

"Li Xia, do you want to take out your book and dry it?" Xia Zhi asked Li Xia with a smile.

Li Xia nodded, and Xia Zhi and Li Xia went to the West House to carry his books out to dry. Aunt Xia and Layue also turned over their clothes and came out to dry, and suddenly the courtyard was lively.

Mrs. Xia took a small padded jacket and looked back and forth, muttering that the little black fish grew too fast, and last year's padded jacket is estimated to be impossible to wear this year, and this year she has to make a new padded jacket for the little black fish.

"This cotton is not enough, so we have to buy more. Mrs. Xia said in a whisper, and then she also thought of the summer solstice, "Sixteen, let's make you a new padded jacket this year." I don't think you can wear it last year. ”

The padded jacket of the little black fish, you can also remove the cotton in the old padded jacket, and add some more. But if you make a padded jacket for the summer solstice, then you have to buy all the cotton new. Because the cotton in the summer solstice jacket must be old and not easy to use.

"I want a new padded jacket and new padded pants. Xia Zhi thought about her poor clothes, in order not to freeze in winter, she had to plan early.

"Okay, okay, I'll make you a set. Mrs. Xia smiled and nodded in agreement. Xia Zhi made such a straightforward request, this was not to see her, and Mrs. Xia was very happy in her heart.

"Milk, you do the math, look at who else in our family wants to make cotton clothes, and quilts and so on. See how much cotton you have to use, and I'll buy it back when the time comes. Xia Zhi said to Mrs. Xia.

When she said this, she meant to buy cotton out of her own pocket.

The summer solstice is said to have its own set of rules on the silver coin. Sometimes, she pays attention to her brother's accounting, and every penny will be calculated very clearly, who should be who's it, and there is no ambiguity at all. But she spends her money very generously and never cares.

"Li Xia, let's make you a set too, in addition to cotton clothes and cotton pants, you also have to add a cotton robe. Xia Zhi said to Li Xia again.

Li Xia smiled and did not refuse. He just asked Xia Zhi: "Sixteen, do you do it yourself?" It's not that you get a few stitches, and then let the big, or let Sister Lanzi do it, and finally say that you did it. ”

Xia Zhi was furious, stood up and looked at Li Xia with a kitchen knife condescendingly.

Li Xia smiled.

Old Mrs. Xia, Aunt Xia, and Layue all laughed kindly.

Xia Zhi was deflated: "Then I'm not busy." But since you said it, I'll do it myself this time. ”

"That's a good idea. Li Xia still smiled, and then said again, "Sixteen, it's good that you have this heart." ”

Li Xia was like this, which made Xia Zhi a little embarrassed.

"Li Xia, don't worry, I will definitely make one for you this time. "One piece, not one set.

After staying in the backyard for a long time, when I returned to the front yard, Xia Zhi's mood had become cheerful again.

Erya stayed at Xia Zhi's house again. Maybe it's because of the absence of her sister and eldest sister together, the whole person has become more silent, and it is rare to see a real smile on her face.

On this day, Sun Lan'er, Layue, and Sun Xiu'er were all sitting in the house on the summer solstice, and several little girls were chatting while doing needlework.

Sun Xiu'er is Sun Si'er's eldest daughter, these days she is familiar with the summer solstice and the wax moon, and she often comes to them to play when she has nothing to do. Because Xia Zhi has her own house and cleans up neatly, the big guys are willing to come to her to gather, do needlework, talk, and half a day has passed.

A few little girls talked about Tian Dabao and Yue Xiaohong, a girl outside the border.

Because Xia Zhi was present at the time, several other little girls chased her and asked over and over again, hoping that Xia Zhi would explain every detail of the time clearly.

Xia Zhi understood the curiosity of the little girls, so he told what happened at that time.

"I heard my father say that the family is very poor, so he wants to use the money from his daughter to make a daughter-in-law for his son. Her mother felt that she was not having a good time outside the border, and planned to move back slowly as a family......" Sun Xiu'er spoke quickly, and without stopping in her hand, she quickly sewed a purse.

It's good with Xia Zhi, Sun Xiuer is now embroidering some purses and giving them to Xia Solstice to sell. The conditions of Sun Si'er's family are not bad, and he doesn't instigate this only girl. But the girl's family earns some pocket money by their own handiwork, not only is it more relaxed, which is a very fulfilling thing in itself.

Sun Xiu'er's words made Xia Zhi's hand pause. She is also doing needlework, which is a purse promised to make for Li Xia. Li Xia is sometimes a thief, and Xia Zhi didn't know what was going on, so he agreed to make him a purse.

"Why did their family move back for no reason, it's not close. Are you still counting on the son-in-law that Yue Xiaohong is looking for? Layue said.

"That's for sure. Sun Xiu'er smiled, as if to say, isn't this a very obvious thing.

Therefore, if the Tian family marries Yue Xiaohong and enters the door, they will have to be responsible for helping the Yue family and the whole family to settle here in the future. Thinking about it this way, Xia Solstice understands more things.

No wonder Old Man Tian wants to let the people of the Yue family meet in the eldest girl's house. It is estimated that Old Man Tian also knows that the Yue family is going to move back to settle down, but I am afraid that they will not be able to look down on the backers, and Linshui Town is a great bait.

It seems that the Yue family and the Tian family are the same, so they pointed to a girl to marry out, so that the family can live a good life.

However, why did the Yue family believe that Old Man Tian had the ability to help them gain a foothold in such a town.

"I must be bragging to others. Sun Xiu'er said with a smile. As Sun Si'er's daughter, she is obviously exposed to more complicated things than little girls of the same age, so she also seems more mature.

When Sun Xiu'er spoke like this, she deliberately glanced at Xia Zhi.

"Sister Xiu'er, if you have anything to say, just say it. Xia Zhi also smiled and said.

"Then I'll tell you, Sixteen, don't be angry. Sun Xiu'er continued, "Why did my father listen to some outside, and I don't know if it's true or fake, anyway, I didn't mention your family." ”

Xia Zhi shook his head and sighed: "Although I didn't hear it, I can guess it." I don't think those people in the Yue family are stupid, after this time, they should be able to tell what is the truth and what is a lie. ”

Even so, after asking for an extra five taels of silver, the people of the Yue family still agreed to Tian Dabao and Yue Xiaohong's family affair.

"That is, there is hope. Sun Xiu'er said.

Old man Tian is a good hand at looting his daughter and granddaughter, and now the daughter-in-law who is going to be determined is also a demon who helps his brother, I don't know who can play chess after these two families really become in-laws.

However, there will definitely be excitement in the future.

Thinking so, Xia Solstice became more and more glad for what he had done that day. After what happened that day, both the Tian family and the Yue family should understand that Xia Xiucai should not be counted on.

"It's a shame that it's so good-looking. When several little girls talked about Yue Xiaohong, they all sighed and said this.

"It's still not good. Sun Xiu'er said again.

Because of Yue Xiaohong, several little girls present thought of themselves. Sun Xiu'er is very happy, and she doesn't have to worry about this convenience at all. Sun Si'er and his wife love their daughters very much, and the family will not expect the money to hire a daughter-in-law for their son. As soon as Layue is the same, the Xia family does not have the tradition of selling daughters.

As for Xia Zhi and Sun Lan'er, the two of them had similar experiences, but now they are all fine, and they don't have to worry about being sold.

"I think so," Sun Xiu'er said very quickly, "According to what Sixteen said, Yue Xiaohong's appearance, I'm afraid they won't be able to support them if they marry her." ”

This topic is a bit more profound. Several little girls laughed.

……

In a blink of an eye, it was the big set in Linshui Town, Erya begged Xia Zhi, and went to Linshui Town with the Xia family's car. Then, the second girl went to see the eldest girl.

Liu Fatzi didn't drive the big girl away, but everyone doesn't know what the big girl is doing these days. The second girl is quite worried about the eldest girl.

Erya went for a while before coming back.

Xia Zhi asked her, "What's going on with the big girl?"

"It's ok. The joy on Erya's face was limited, "Summer solstice, I have to go back with you later." ”

The eldest girl did not leave the second girl to live, which means that the eldest girl has not completely coaxed Liu Fatzi. It seems that if the eldest girl wants to coax Liu Fatzi this time, I'm afraid it will take a lot of work.

The second girl was sullen, and her expression was quite melancholy.

Xia Zhi thought, if the big girl can't coax Liu Fatzi, then she won't be able to pick out the five taels of silver. Old man Tian was only afraid that he would immediately attack Erya's idea.

The autumn winds are rising, and it is time to harvest cotton and soybeans. Xia Zhi looked in the field a few times, and asked a few shops in the town to check it, and he had a plan in his heart.

At this time, Fucheng Tiankuo sent someone to bring the letter.

The matter of Xia Zhi's shares, Tian Kuo has already helped to talk about it. The specific deed will be decided by Xia Zhi himself, and some details of cooperation will also be improved.

Tian Kuo asked Xia Solstice whether he would bring people to Daxingzhuang or Xia Solstice to Fucheng.