The dew wets the ends of the hair, and the stars surge.

Chen Qiuniang sat in the courtyard and waited quietly. But all night, she had seen the stars surging, the meteors streaking, the wisps of clouds, the black magpies chirping, and the summer insects chirping; I also have a lot of thoughts, I think of watching the stars in my grandmother's arms when I was a child, I think of Dai Yuanqing's eyes like a crescent moon when he chuckles, and I think of the loneliness of being a stranger in a foreign land on a cold night in Norway.

However, the person she was waiting for never showed up.

She sat in the courtyard all night, until the east turned white and showed a few glimmers of light, and she expected that the man would not come in the early morning, so she got up and went to the well to get clean water and wash, and began the first day of the well-off plan.

On this day, she was going to Liuhe Town to talk to her most important partner, Chen Wenzheng. If you are a qiē shun lì, you will be busier after that, and of course your life will be better.

Liuhe Town is really some distance from Liucun, and this comes and goes all day, and the family can't afford to have three meals. Therefore, Chen Qiuniang went to the kitchen quickly after washing.

She took the fire fold and made a fire, cooked pure rice porridge for her two younger brothers, cooled a bowl and ate it in the morning, and put the rest in a small basin and put it in water to cool, and when the two younger brothers wanted to eat it, let Qiuxia Qiusheng heat it up for them to eat.

As for the family's food for the day, she is going to make a few pots and helmets to put away, plus the grasshopper meatloaf made yesterday afternoon, which is enough for the old and young to eat until the evening. She was prepared that if she was busy over there, she was afraid that she would not be able to come back at night.

There are not many ingredients at home, and the materials that can be collected are not abundant, so naturally they can't do whatever they want like in their previous lives, and they can't make any beef pot helmets and chicken pot helmets. She took local materials, dug up a few shallots in the vegetable field, chopped them into minced pieces, added a little sesame oil, salt water and set aside. Then I took a rolling pin to roll out the fermented noodles from last night into a thin dough, spread the minced green onions evenly and carefully on the dough, then folded the dough, and then used the rolling pin to roll out a thin dough, and then evenly smeared the minced green onions with salted water, etc., and repeated many times to make a mille-feuille pot helmet.

Of course, to make something delicious with this simple ingredient, it depends on the heat and technique. Chen Qiuniang is no stranger to the cooking utensils of the Song Dynasty, she has studied various cooking utensils in ancient times before, and even in order to restore a certain dish in ancient times, she also asked someone to create a special three-legged small tripod. It's just that this heat is really hard to master, after all, it's not a gas stove or an induction cooker, and it can be accurately controlled.

The Chen family now uses an iron pot. Although this iron pot is worn, it is made of good iron, which was made by Chen Liu's imitation of the palace system when the Chen family was in the scenery in the past. At that time, I made various styles and put a whole set in the kitchen. It's a pity that it was robbed by the soldiers later, and Chen Quanzhong lost all his family wealth, and the last set of pots and utensils was left with the missing cauldron and a small frying pan. It is this small pan, because of the unique style, Chen Quanzhong has played this pot many times.

This pan comes in handy, and as for the heat, the kitchen bellows seem to be broken, sometimes good and sometimes bad. She had to use good wood and open the door of the stove. After a busy morning, she made ten crispy and delicious pot helmets. The hibiscus sprouts are washed and blanched, cut into fine pieces, and put peppercorns, salt water, and sesame oil on them, which are counted as meals.

The family ate with relish and longed to eat more. But Qiuxia Qiusheng was very sensible and knew that she couldn't eat more, so everyone ate a grasshopper patty and a pot helmet, and said they were full. Chen Liushi sighed while eating, saying that these foods were so delicious, which reminded her of her years in the palace.

Chen Qiuniang just smiled, she didn't have time to accompany Chen Liu's family to count the past years. The sun was already very high, Chen Qiuniang changed into a set of gray cloth clothes without patches, and did not deliberately comb any hair accessories, only tied a ponytail with a hairband, and then carried a tael of silver and a few strings of iron money, and set off to find Ma Si with four pot helmets. Of her four pot helmets, two of them were brought to Ma Si, and two of them were brought to Chen Wenzheng as a capital for negotiation.

Before leaving, she was not at ease after all, and told Qiusheng Qiuxia not to run around, to take care of her two younger brothers seriously, to accompany her grandmother, the stone mill in the yard has not been completely repaired, do not approach.

"Grandma, if Dad comes back, don't twist with him. I told him that Qiu Niang would withdraw from the marriage in a few days, and she would have some money, but I just hoped that he would return the money, and he would not gamble again. Chen Qiuniang thought about it and said this to Chen Liu, who had been sending her to the door.

Chen Liushi was stunned for a moment, stopped, wiped his tears, and then nodded, and said, "Qiu Niang should be careful." If the shopkeeper doesn't want to, you don't have to force it, just come back early, okay? ”

"Grandma rest assured. I'm measured. Chen Qiuniang waved her hand and trotted all the way to Ma Si's house.

ran for a while, but met the man in black, who had changed into a shirt today, a light blue robe, a crown of hair, dressed as a son, the whole face line looked a lot softer, and there was no such cold temperament on his body.

At first glance, Chen Qiuniang was separated from him by two fields, but she didn't see that it was him. When she got closer, Chen Qiuniang realized that it was him, and couldn't help but let out an "ah" and stopped.

The man looked at her and asked, "Are you getting your leg right?" ”

Chen Qiuniang then remembered that she met her before and she pretended to be sick with her legs and feet, and at this time, in order to hurry, she jumped and ran for a while.

"Koyanagi's medicine is very effective, and my wound doesn't hurt anymore." Chen Qiuniang said casually. She has always been a master at lying, and she can arm her eyes from her tone and expression.

"Hmm. Where are you going? The man in black asked. I don't know if it's because of the change of clothes, Chen Qiuniang felt that his expression and tone were much softer.

"I got a job as a kitchen chore, so I'm going to try it out today. If the owner approves of it, I can earn some money to support my family. Chen Qiuniang's crisp tone, innocent and honest expression, is a down-to-earth, hard-working, obedient and sensible rural girl.

The man's brows furrowed slightly, and he said, "I heard that you have a father." ”

"Dad is a gambler, I haven't been home for a long time." Chen Qiuniang pouted, I don't know if it was the memory of Chen Qiuniang before or what, when Chen Qiuniang said this, her nose was sour, and she couldn't help crying.

The man was speechless for a moment, looking at her with cold eyes, not knowing what he was thinking.

"Uncle, I'll go first, otherwise if I don't be punctual, not only the fourth master who is driving the car will be unhappy, but even the owner will not have a good impression." Chen Qiuniang wiped her tears, smiled at him, and hurriedly ran past him.

The man didn't react, and Chen Qiuniang was just a dangerous person, and she could take it easy, never say much, and never contact much. So, she quickly went to Ma Si's house.

Ma Si had already set up the carriage, and the things that the villagers needed to bring, he read it again, and when he saw Chen Qiuniang coming, he said happily: "Baby, let's go." If it's too late, you'll have to walk at night when you come back. ”

"Let the fourth grandfather wait for a long time, Qiu Niang will be earlier next time." Chen Qiuniang climbed into the carriage and handed Ma Si a pot helmet, saying that she wanted Ma Si to taste her craftsmanship.

Ma Siye is a cheerful person, and he does not shirk, he put the pot helmet in the package, and when he turned around, he said that the car money was free. Chen Qiuniang didn't agree, saying that this pot helmet is to honor the elders, and this business is business, if she messes with the rules, she won't be able to do this business in the future.

"The most important thing about doing business is the rules." Chen Qiuniang emphasized.

Ma Sile was happy, and the two talked happily all the way. Chen Qiuniang took the opportunity to learn about the prices in the Meizhou area, the planting habits, breeding habits and hunting conditions of the farmers nearby, after all, she was going to engage in a career related to eating and drinking, and all kinds of related businesses had to be inquired about.

The two laughed all the way to Liuhe Town, as usual, they parted ways under the archway at the entrance of the town, Ma Si went to purchase goods, and Chen Qiuniang trotted all the way to Yunlai Inn.

It coincides with the market in Liuhe Town, where people come and go, bustling. Chen Qiuniang walked swiftly through the crowd, feeling that her future was shining. She ran a few happy steps, but someone grabbed her from behind.

"Hey." Northland accent, clear voice, it is the northland boy Chai Yu.

Chen Qiuniang stopped and turned around, and greeted with a smile: "Hello, little brother." ”

"Okay." Chai Yu replied a little shyly, looking cramped and uneasy.

Today, Chai Yu changed into clean clothes, washed her hair, and tied it back with a blue hairband. Those eyes are still intoxicatingly bright.

"Little brother, where are you going?" Chen Qiuniang asked. I expected to dress so formally, I'm afraid there is something important to do.

Chai Yu pursed her lips, lowered her eyes, her expression became more cramped, and she asked in a low voice after a while: "People who do big things, should they be calm?" ”

Chen Qiuniang didn't know what he was referring to, but his question was not difficult to answer, so he said with a smile: "It's when everyone is uncomfortable and flustered, but those who can achieve great things are the kind of people who can control themselves." ”

Chai Yu pursed her lips and nodded, as if she was saying to herself: "My father also said so." He also said that those who achieve great things are brave, wise, and quiet. ”

"Your dad must be a great man." Chen Qiuniang praised. can educate his son like this in this era, this must be a rich and noble family, this kid's surname is Chai, and he is a northerner.

At this moment, Chen Qiuniang suddenly remembered the iron-blooded legendary monarch in Chinese history, Chai Rong of Later Zhou Shizong. That is a heroic and extraordinary figure, both civil and military, governing the country well, talented, courageous, Dai Yuanqing admired this person the most, said that if this Chai Rong did not die early, his merits would be comparable to that of the Han Wu Tang Sect; If he doesn't die early, then there will be nothing to do with Zhao Kuangyin.

Could it be that the kid in front of him has something to do with Chai Rong's family? However, according to historical records, Chai Rong initially followed Guo Wei to fight, and his family was all slaughtered by the enemy in Bianjing. Later, he ascended the throne as the emperor, and the heirs were thin, and history seems to say that he only had one child, that is, Chai Zongxun, who succeeded to the throne at the age of seven, and then was seized by Zhao Kuangyin and Chen Qiao.

Besides, the young man in front of him is obviously not the same as the little emperor, it is unlikely that he is Chai Rong's son, maybe he may be a clansman. However, Chai Rong seems to be an orphan, and the reason why he inherited Hou Zhou is because Guo Wei is his adoptive father, and Guo Wei's children and grandchildren have been slaughtered by the enemy.

At this moment, Chen Qiuniang thought about it for thousands of years, flipped back and forth, and suddenly felt that the young man surnamed Chai in front of her had a confusing life experience and a good story on his body.

"Well, he's an amazing guy. Listening to my mother, he has a bad temper, so he often introspects, and also said that Confucius's 'three provinces of my day and my body' is the right way to self-cultivation. Chai Yu talked eloquently. At this time, speaking of his father, the down-and-out beggar boy's tone was full of pride.

"Well, listen to you, you have to listen to him, learn from him, and be like him." Chen Qiuniang nodded, and she was very envious of her father who had such a heroic idol. In her previous life, she was Jiang Yun, her father died early, she had no impression at all, her grandmother was silent, and she never taught her any principles of being a man.

"That's what my mother told me." Chai Yu laughed, sword eyebrows and starry eyes, and his thin face also had a heroic spirit, such a young man, if he had good training, he would definitely be a dragon and phoenix among people in the future.

It's just that the dragon and phoenix in the people are other people's lives, and she still has to fight for food and drink, so she smiled and asked Chai Yu to strive to be like his father, and ended the conversation with the thought that she still had something to do.

"Time is running out, and others are still waiting for me." Chen Qiuniang said as she ran towards the Yunlai Inn.

After only two steps, Chai Yu caught up and said, "I'll go with you." ”

"You're not going to run errands?" Chen Qiuniang was surprised, there must be something to do in such a formal dress.

Chai Yu just ran around in the crowd with her, and didn't answer, and when he turned around and arrived in a relatively secluded place, he replied: "I don't have anything to do." ”

"Oh, I saw you dressed so formally, I thought you were going to do something important." Chen Qiuniang said.

"I, I'm just" Chai Yu hesitated.

Chen Qiuniang didn't have time to speculate about what he was going to say, because the Yunlai Inn was right in front of him, and he had to talk to the first partner, and he couldn't talk about it yet. She is about to collapse the talks, with the little money in her hand, she wants to take care of her family, and if she wants to solve Chen Quanzhong's affairs, she can only be a mobile vendor first. Itinerant vendors are desperately difficult to get started.

"I'm just waiting for you." Chai Yu finally said it, the voice was not loud, but Chen Qiuniang heard it. These five words were originally ordinary, but they exploded in Chen Qiuniang's ears at this moment. She is a person who is accustomed to seeing the wind and moon in the world, although she is a woman in the discipline of civil engineering, but she still has the tenderness of the wind and snow on the inside. Chai Yu's words, she vaguely felt a different feeling.

"What are you waiting for me to do?" Chen Qiuniang asked calmly. She pretended not to understand, after all, a nine-year-old girl is ignorant of the world, and it is the best external cover-up.

Although she doesn't hate Chai Yu, if she talks about children's affection, she doesn't have it, at least not at this moment. Maybe it was because she experienced the earth-shaking battle with Dai Yuanqing, which consumed her mental strength for the rest of her life. In her previous life, in the ten years abroad, she traveled all over the world and met many excellent men, but no man could make her feel that "this life is for this person". She has also tried to accept some excellent people, and wants to be with these people without love and live an ordinary life. But getting along with each other is very difficult. What's more, now that she has transformed into a little Lori, it is such a difficult environment, and Chai Yu herself still has a lot of problems that have not been solved.

"I-" Chai Yu didn't speak, just buried his head and ran with her, the atmosphere was indescribably embarrassing.

In order to eliminate the embarrassment, Chen Qiuniang slowed down, her expression and tone were still the unique innocence of the little girl, and she asked, "How do you know that I am coming today?" ”

"That day, I heard you tell the shopkeeper Chen." Chai Yu whispered.

"Oh, I see." Her light tone made Chai Yu relax slightly, and then changed the topic, pointed to the Yunlai Inn not far away, and said, "Here, it will be a real guest in the near future." ”

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