While he was talking, Liu Zikai walked in with a smile and interrupted everyone, and said:

"My lord, the food and drinks have been prepared, do you want to pass the meal?"

"Let's pass the meal, everyone is hungry. Master Zheng said, "Shopkeeper Liu is also with you, I also have some friendship with your own family." ”

Liu Zikai hurriedly thanked him and sat down below.

Liu Zikai is in the eyes of their peasant families, that is a high-ranking old man, although the four words of high and arrogant are not appropriate for Liu Zikai, but he can definitely afford these four words in Linjiang County.

It can be seen that in ancient times, there was a big difference in the status of officials and businessmen!

Except for Xiao Li and Shumin, the table is full of men, and they are all men who are mixed with officialdom, as soon as the wine and food come up, their true nature is exposed, and they are staggered with each other, persuading them to drink, eating wine, and it is not lively. Even Shumin was pulled to take a few sips.

Xiao Li's is okay, with her husband taking care of her, Shumin is miserable, and after a few cups, people are already dizzy. She even began to suspect that the so-called celebration banquet was nothing more than an excuse for these people to eat public money.

Making an excuse, Shumin ran out to breathe. She was already a shallow drinker, and she hadn't drunk it since she came to ancient times, and her face was red and dizzy at this moment. Xiao Li saw that she couldn't do it, so he hurriedly chased her out. Fortunately, there was a guest room upstairs, so Shumin opened a room and lived in it first.

Xiao Li saw that she had completely fallen asleep, wiped her face, closed the doors and windows again, made sure that there would be no problem, and explained to Xiao Er to pay more attention to this side, and went back to the private room.

She doesn't live in the store, and Jeongmin has a place to stay in the town. Besides, Jeongmin also drank a lot tonight. She had to be there to feel at ease.

Shude, together with Cheng Sheng, also has a special residence in Yamen. The two of them were the ones who drank the most. Although I drink less with Tai Po Tou on weekdays, I drink with the county magistrate. But it was the first time that both of them were ambitious people, so they naturally would not let go of such an opportunity.

However, although the two of them drank too much, they were still sober. The prefectural magistrate didn't drink too much. But Tai Po Tou was drunk and unconscious.

Liu Zikai is a companion, when everyone toasts, he drinks some, and does not take the initiative to toast, scrupulously sits on the sidelines to watch and wipe, and the child next to him looks at his vision and acts, and adds a little wine to the guests from time to time. Hand over a handkerchief, etc

The banquet dispersed very late, and the county magistrate naturally had someone to send it. Huang Zhutou was carried back by Shude and Cheng Sheng, Zhengmin was helped back by Xiao Li, and as for the others, they were accompanied by three or two, and staggered away.

Shumin didn't know that she had already entered the dream.

Xiao Li helped Jeongmin, who was a little swaying, and walked down the street. It's still early, but the streets are deserted in winter. There was no one but him.

With the intention of drinking, Jeongmin took Xiao Li's little hand and said with a smile

"I'm sorry for you. The child is her mother. ”

"Anyway, it's not hard at all. When it comes to you, do you often socialize like this?" Xiao Li was a little embarrassed when he grabbed his little hand on the street. But I was very satisfied. Seeing that he was walking unsteadily, he began to worry again.

"It's fine. I'm measured. Seeing that his wife cares about him so much, Jeongmin's heart warms. Tightened her hand again, leaned into Xiao Li's ear and said, "The county magistrate said that I have made a lot of efforts in this tofu promotion, and I promised to mention it before I was transferred, and I will take over the post of county commander." ”

"Really? great. You've finally arrived at this day. Xiao Li said excitedly when he heard this.

"yes, I've been looking forward to it for years. I had given up, and I planned to be a small official for the rest of my life. To the tofu that I lost to Hui'er Niang. He called Shu Min a Qin woman in front of the county order, and then called back Shu Min Hui'er Niang.

"Well, we have to thank them. Xiao Li was already excited and didn't know what to say.

"The county order will only be transferred next year, so don't talk nonsense about this matter yet. Seeing that Xiao Li was so excited, Jeongmin told her again.

"Got it, I'm not talking nonsense. He leaned his head on his arm as he spoke

"Don't talk about it yet, Daddy. Jeongmin thought about it and added.

"Okay, my father and mother won't say it. Xiao Li said according to him.

Shumin slept until three o'clock in the morning before getting up. Before he had time to freshen up, Liu Zikai came to the door.

"You didn't get up until three o'clock in the morning, and you drank a lot yesterday, but are you okay?" he ordered Xiao'er to bring a bowl of sobering soup.

"This is our Liu family's secret recipe, which is the most effective for hangovers. He took the decanting soup with his own hands and placed it on the table in the room.

"I'm tired. Shumin knew that his appearance was a little embarrassing, but his head was really dizzy, and he didn't care about his image, so he took a few sips of soup and drank it. The taste of the soup is good, with a somewhat sour taste, which is particularly appetizing and refreshing.

Liu Zikai couldn't help but smile slightly when he saw that she was not as evasive as other women, and her temperament was innocent and casual. He had already read books, and became a businessman halfway through, but he still had the temperament of a literati in his bones.

"Madame, laugh if you want to, I know you've been holding back for a long time. Yesterday, when he bent down to greet the county magistrate, he saw Shu Min smiling all the time, and he also knew that his flattering appearance was indeed funny, so he sat down generously and said to Shu Min, who was looking at himself while drinking soup.

"I remember hearing you say that one of your Liu family is dedicated to officialdom, why do you have to act like that when you see the county order?" Shumin felt that since they were all officialdom, and the Liu family was also an official in the capital, how could they be so stubborn about a small county official.

"Officialdom is intricate, and it's hard to describe it. Liu Zikai touched the jade wrench in his hand and said, "Do you know the origin of the Zheng County Order?"

Shumin shook his head, indicating that he didn't know. She is a peasant woman, how can she know about the affairs of officialdom?

"The most noble person in the palace is surnamed Zheng. Liu Zikai tapped lightly on the table and said.

Who is the most honorable nobleman in the Kingdom of the Apocalypse? Could it be the emperor, the empress, and the concubine?

Shu Min hadn't heard of any of them, frowned, and looked at Liu Zikai puzzled.

"The Queen Mother!" Liu Zikai said angrily, "You don't even know who the emperor of our country is, right?"

Shumin shook his head, indicating that he didn't know. Coming here, she didn't inquire about anything except that she knew that the country was called Tianqi Country, the place was called Linjiang Town, and she lived in Baili Village.

Joke, she can't eat enough for a peasant woman, so she asks who is the emperor and who lives in the harem.

Liu Zikai was speechless.

I thought she was different from ordinary peasant women, and she should have understood some of these things. Who knew that she was also black-eyed and didn't know anything.

But think about it, it's just a country lady, but how can I talk to her about these things.

He suddenly remembered that he hadn't come to Shumin to talk to her, a month ago, he had gone back to his house and personally recommended the soap made by Shumin to his family.

There was a great sensation on the part of the family, and they hurriedly asked him to introduce this woman and discuss in detail how to cooperate. It's a pity that Shumin had already gone out to teach the secret recipe of tofu at that time, and the Liu family gave up for the time being.

But now that Shumin has returned, I believe that someone from the Liu family will come over soon, and as a friend, he feels the need to talk to Shumin first.

"In two days' time, my family may send someone to talk to you about soap, so you need to be ready. Liu Zikai said kindly.

"Didn't you talk to us?" Shumin was a little surprised that the Liu family wanted to send someone else, she had always cooperated with Liu Zikai, and the two of them were happy to cooperate.

Liu Zikai's face turned red when he heard this, and said, "It's a shame to say that Liu is from a humble background, and Liu is not qualified to participate in the soap business." ”

In the big family, especially those like Liu Zikai who are concubines, their status is only higher than that of ordinary families. He can be the shopkeeper upstairs and upstairs, which is already considered his competitiveness. And the business of moldy tofu, the family entrusted him to be responsible, and he is more valued. But with such a big profit behind the soap, the family will never let someone like him take over, and he must choose someone from his lineage.

Shumin also knew a little bit about Liu Zikai's hardships, and couldn't help but feel ashamed of what Zhengxing's sister-in-law inadvertently said when the contract was negotiated that day. I must have hit him that day.

Liu Zikai was a little lost, but he was not particularly lost. This qiē was all expected by him.

Liu Zikai sat with Shumin for a while, and when he saw that Xiao Er had brought breakfast, he got up and retired.

After having breakfast and briefly freshening up for a while, Shumin planned to go to Xiao Li and ask her if she wanted to go home together. Who knew that as soon as he was about to go out, a small figure pounced.

"Mother. Hui'er threw herself into Shumin's arms and shouted glutinously. Full of joy and longing.

Before Shumin could react, Chunquan also walked in with Feng An.

"Auntie. Feng An also wanted to be like Hui'er and threw himself into Shumin's arms, but he was already a big boy, and there were outsiders present, so he was even more embarrassed, so he called "Auntie." ”

"Why are you all here?" said Shumin, delighted.

"I heard Aunt Li say last night that you are all back, but you still need to stay in Zhenshan for one more day, and these two little ones can't sit still. If it hadn't been dark, they would have come last night. Chunquan said with a smile.

Shumin picked Hui'er's face from his arms and looked it up and down.

Hui'er's face was much rounder, white and tender, better than when she was at home, and she felt a lot more relieved. Although Feng'an has not changed much, his spirit is very good, and Shumin is also very satisfied with it.

"It seems that the food in Auntie's place is not bad, and she raises you all very well. Shumin smiled.

"No, we've been following my uncle. The meal was also eaten at my uncle's house. Xiao Hui'er said with a smile. Shumin looked up at Chunquan in surprise, and Chunquan leaned against the door and smiled silently.

"Thank you. Shu Min didn't know what to say, at that time, Chunquan only wanted the children to sleep with him, Shumin felt that this was not too troublesome, after all, he was also Hui'er's nominal uncle who agreed, but he didn't expect Chunquan to be so attentive, and he took care of the two siblings so meticulously in the past month. (To be continued.) )