By mid-August, there was no ice outside. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

Even on the side of the Dingguo General's Mansion, there is also a situation of overstretched, and there are already complaints in Beijing, let alone other places.

Since May, it has been more than three months without rain.

A major drought is imminent.

"Mother, it's done!" On this day, Wu walked into Luo Ziqian's house with joy in his eyes, and even the blue and black that could not be concealed at the moment could not dilute the strong joy on her face!

"Early in the morning, what is it called to shout and shout?" Luo Ziqian was taken aback by her, and when he saw her appearance, he was stunned again, looking at her like this, it was clear that he hadn't rested for a long time, and he couldn't help but soften his voice: "You don't look at how old you are, why are you still like a child?" ”

Wu was a little embarrassed, but seeing that Luo Ziqian had no blame on her face, she knew that she cared about herself, and her heart warmed, so she finally suppressed her excitement and lowered her voice and said, "Mother, the ice is out." ”

Luo Ziqian glanced around.

This early in the morning, there was no one in her house, except for Mama Gu, who was waiting closely, one of the two big girls was at the beginning of summer, she went out to practice early at the moment, and she never came back. Another big girl went outside to urge the little girls to sweep the courtyard, and everyone had no spirit in the summer, and what could be done in an hour in the past often had to be delayed for half an hour.

There were two other servants outside, but they didn't look into the room.

"Can saltpeter really make ice?" Luo Ziqian sighed, she didn't doubt Xia Bangqiu's words, but she was a little skeptical about the effect.

Saltpeter on the market is not expensive, it is not very medicinal materials, even if there is some inventory in the medical hall, but it is not very much, if you really want to buy a large amount, you have to send someone to the production area to transport it back.

Of course, Wu didn't buy a bunch of them with a lot of fanfare at the beginning, but sent his family to the hospital to buy some and take them back for testing. Sure enough, as Xia Bangqiu said, the saltpeter can condense into ice when it encounters water. It's just that the amount is too small to be of much use.

Wu is also a man with brains, and after verifying, he did not shout directly, but secretly arranged for someone to go to other places to find a saltpeter mine, and then asked someone to help transport it back - the owner of the mine was overjoyed when he saw a big customer, not only did he not have the slightest intention of raising the price, but also asked for help again and again, just curious about what they wanted so much saltpeter for.

It was the Wu family's henchmen who were sent out, this matter was not a trivial matter for the Xia family, if she didn't find someone with a tight mouth, she wouldn't rest assured, so naturally she wouldn't say anything, but she dealt with it vaguely.

A large number of saltpeter were transported to the Zhuangzi of Wu's marriage, and she sent a number of people to guard it, and only let her henchmen experiment with ice-making - most of the saltpeter bought in the medical hall was powder, which had been processed, but what was bought back was a large piece of raw ore, and it was always necessary to try it.

No, the first batch of ice cubes was made, and she hurried to report the news when she got the news.

She didn't sleep well all night last night, and she was thinking about this in her heart, and she was afraid that she would have a long night and many dreams. Although she has always paid attention to secrecy, and she didn't even tell her parents, if she accidentally leaked the news and let others know, many of her thoughts would be empty...... It's not about how much money she earns, what she cares about most is her husband's official position.

Their family has officials, but no lords, if they can earn a title by relying on this, she doesn't expect the prince and uncle, it is good to be just a captain, at least they can seal the descendants, and they don't have to climb up a little bit.

After watching her eldest son suffer outside for many years, and she couldn't see her for many years, didn't she really worry about it in her heart? It's just that I don't want to delay my son's future, so I can't bear it!

Now that the eldest son is at home, it is a critical moment to wait for the assignment, and this credit is not big or small, as long as it is respected, it will always leave an impression on the top.

"Yes, it's done, the housekeeper has already transported the first batch of ice to our family's ice cellar yesterday, and my daughter-in-law plans to go over there to take a look later."

Luo Ziqian raised his eyebrows and glanced at her, and asked, "Why did you go in person?" ”

"You also know, I have nothing to do in my heart, it's not Brother Xuan'er who wants to ......" Wu said and paused, it is not easy to say about the assignment, and it can't be said that the merit is changed! Raising his head, Luo Ziqian's face did not change, and he said, "I still have to take a look in person to feel at ease." ”

Luo Ziqian naturally understood what she meant, and nodded: "Since that's the case, you can go!" ”

Wu got permission, his heart became much more solid, smiled and said a few words, but he was still a little absent-minded, Luo Ziqian knew that she had something on her mind, so he let her go back.

"Can this be done?" When I came back from practice early in the summer, I heard about it, but I disagreed: "Looking at the situation this year, it is also a year of great drought." Didn't the newspaper also say that there is a shortage of water in various places, but I'm afraid that today is the time for a headache, can you take care of these little things? ”

There is no nectar in the bitter drought, but I am afraid that the farmers will not harvest the grains, and when the famine comes, who can care about the problem of using ice? I'm afraid that if I offer it, I will be belittled, and the imperial history will participate!

"Brother Xuan has been in office for nine years, she should be anxious, she is in a hurry to go to the doctor, it is better to find something to do for her, lest she wander around all day long without anything, and then cause some trouble and come back, I am afraid that it will be worse."

Xia Xuan has been back for more than half a year since he came back a year ago, but there is still no news at all, can the Wu family not be in a hurry? She is a mother, but she is afraid that she will break her heart for her son. The youngest son is just that, that is a useless one, guarding the hot kang head of his wife and children, he is not self-motivated, but he is afraid that his heart is stable, and he doesn't know how to be in a hurry! But the eldest son is different, Brother Xuan has a chance to play when he is young, how many young jinshi can there be? When I first took the palace exam, I was praised today!

But what about now? After a few years of going out, the family can't be returned, and it's not a county, and it is extremely difficult to get a good evaluation, let alone excellent. The family can't do it, and the mother's side can't help it, so I finally see some hope, can the Wu family not be excited?

There are times when you can't think of it, and sometimes, no matter how bright your heart is, there are times when you are blind.

Instead of letting her run around like a headless fly begging for someone, it would be better to let her toss about it. Luo Ziqian didn't believe it, when she said that she wanted to go to the Dingguo General's Mansion to discuss, she didn't have this careful thought in her heart!

People are selfish.

"What if the eldest uncle also has this thought?" Xia Chu tilted his head and looked at her.

"Such a big thing, he has his own measure, I have taught him for many years, if he can't even see through this, he doesn't have to be an official anymore, it's better to go home and farm!" Luo Ziqian snorted proudly and said.

Xia Chu smiled and stopped mentioning it.

**

Wu didn't come true after all, she told her husband about it happily, but Xia Yan poured cold water on her head, and her heart was suddenly half cold. Only then did she understand why her mother-in-law's expression was so flat when she talked about it.

Doesn't Luo Ziqian care about his grandson's future? Of course not, it's just that she knows very well that the official position she has earned in exchange for merit is not reliable. What's more, Xia Xuan has been in office for nine years, and his qualifications have come out, so he may not be released this time...... He is no longer the fledgling hairy boy he was nine years ago, and the Xia family is not as powerless as it was then!

"You did this in a fool's way, but fortunately, you were cautious and didn't leak out." Xia Yan frowned and looked at his wife, he knew that she was worried about her son, she had done everything these days, he knew it, but he didn't know that she was so confused that she couldn't see the situation clearly: "The second prince just wrote a book about the drought in various places, and the emperor has not been in court for three days, and now the government and the opposition are like frightened birds, you have to cover this matter, and you must not pass through." Those ice ...... It's just your own family, and you can't let others know, even if it's your mother's side, you can't say it. ”

Wu Shi was shocked, and said with some grievances: "Where is it so serious?" Last year, I also said that the saint was not in good health, but it was not ...... It's not like you're making too much of a fuss! ”

"Silence! When did you become so open-mouthed with Sister Qiu? Xia Yan glared at her: "You women don't have to worry about these officialdom things!" It's okay to learn more from your mother! It's good not to cause trouble at home! ”

Wu's face fell, and he said angrily: "Am I causing trouble for the family? When did I get in trouble? You should have made it clear to me! ”

Xia Yan was stunned, but he didn't bother to explain: "I just said it casually, what are you making a fuss about?" ”

"How did I ever make a fuss?" Wu sneered: "I'm just too noisy, so your family thinks I'm a bully!" I endured it too much back then, and now I'm so shameless! ”

"How are you doing?" It's just a matter of saying him, but has his father and mother ever treated him badly? Xia Yan lowered his face coldly: "Mother doesn't treat you well enough?" Who bullied you in the family, who can give you no face? How many years have passed, and it is interesting to bring up the old things again? The grandmother in charge of the family doesn't have this measure at all, they are all grandmothers, how long do you have to care? ”

"Am I careful? When have I ever dealt with you? Wu's heart was sour, tears appeared in his eyes, and he asked in a choked voice. If you didn't like me, why did you ...... back then?"

"I'll go to the study!" Xia Yan couldn't listen to it, so he threw up his sleeves and left.

After he left, Wu suddenly fell on the chair, and his henchman Zhao's mother, who had retreated to the door, pushed the door in, and saw her sitting on the chair with a distracted face, as if she was lifeless, she was suddenly shocked, and walked over quickly: "Madam, what's wrong with you?" ”

Wu waved his hand, but he didn't want to say a word, Zhao's mother hurriedly helped her to the back room and sat down: "Madam, you lean on first, and the slave will go to the doctor." ”

"Come back! Don't go! Wu hurriedly stopped her and said, "I'm fine, just take a rest." ”

"But ......"

"You can help me go to bed and rest for a while, probably because I'm tired these days." Wu rubbed his eyebrows and interrupted Zhao's mother's words. The relationship between her and her husband has always been lukewarm, and although it has eased up in the past two years, it will not be able to return to the time of marriage. She also knew that it was not just Xia Yan's problem, but that she couldn't get over that hurdle in her own heart, although the matter had passed, but when she was emotional, she still couldn't help but mention it.

Mother Zhao didn't hear the content of the old lady's quarrel, but after listening to the argument, she saw the old man throw his sleeves and go out, his face was as black as ink. In the past two years, Xia Yan has rarely had such a beautiful face, and her wife is also gentle, she thought that the two had finally reconciled, but she never thought that she would return to her old ways now.

Although Wu refused to say it, Zhao's mother could guess some, and presumably when she mentioned it again, the old man would be angry.

It's not that she hasn't persuaded her, but Wu can't let it go, she doesn't say it, but she keeps remembering it in her heart, and occasionally when she wakes up from a night dream, she still murmurs Aunt Qing in a daze, and she knows that she has never put it down.

I just don't know what it's for this time, and I've turned up the old thing again.

The affairs of the husband and wife, outsiders are not too mixed, the lessons of the group of people who were sold by the old lady back then are there, and they have long stopped thinking about making plans, not to mention that the Xia family has a lot less messy things now, not to mention the lady, even they feel a lot more relaxed, and they don't know how to inherit the old lady's affection.

The fact that the husband and wife of the big house blushed blushing can hide it from others, but they can't hide it from Luo Ziqian. Don't talk about others, it's Xia Yan himself, and he won't hide it from his mother, so he will explain it in a few words.

Luo Ziqian had already guessed that there would be this one, so he was not surprised at all, and said: "I asked her to do this, your daughter-in-law is in a bit of a hurry, Brother Xuan'er, the top has its own arrangements." Now that the situation is still unclear, she was inevitably deceived, so she was banned for a few days, and then let her out when Brother Xuan'er's order came down. ”

Xia Yan suddenly realized, he said, where did the Wu family come from so bold and dare to plan these things, because his mother never stopped him. Thinking that a few days ago, he was also busy running around for his son's debriefing, and suddenly his old face turned red, and he raised his sleeves and said: "It's all because my son doesn't know what to do, and I have to worry about my mother." ”

"Who made you my son?" Luo Ziqian didn't want to say more, waved his hand and said: "Okay, you have been busy in the official office for a day, I'm afraid you're tired, so it's better to go back to the house early to rest, your daughter-in-law, bring my words to her, let her rest in peace for a few days, and the affairs of the family will be managed by Brother Xuan's daughter-in-law." ”

This means that the housekeeper power is still in her hands, and she will not take it back, after all, An is the daughter-in-law of the Wu family, and she will not bypass her as a mother-in-law.

Xia Yan understood this meaning, hurriedly responded, and went to the front yard to say a few words to the old man, and then went back.

Wu got Luo Ziqian's grounding, and he was also angry in his heart, which obviously distrusted her, and was afraid that she would go out and talk nonsense, so he deliberately banned her feet, and simply threw the pair of cards to his daughter-in-law, and acted as a shopkeeper regardless of everything.

Without the support of her in-laws and husband, what can she do as a woman's family?

It's my mother's family, and it's unreliable! (To be continued.) )