Shermulin was always particularly interested in practical skills.

In the era in which she is now living, any poetry and essay may not be useful, but science and technology or various practical skills can play a greater role.

She may not need to use the skills of weaving cloth and silk to make a living one day, but tailoring is different, no matter what her family background is, no matter modern and ancient, tailoring is a very practical and commonly used skill in daily life.

Besides, she still learned a little tailoring skills, and there are a lot of related books and materials left by her mother in the study space, if you don't use them, isn't it too wasteful?

Xie Mulin originally thought that she had recently studied the use of the shuttle, and had already learned a little bit of experience, that she could manually operate the shuttle, which greatly improved the speed of weaving, and then she could find a craftsman who was good at making looms to improve the machine. The information provided by Xie Yingfang can just help. But as long as a reliable candidate can be found for this kind of thing, there is basically no need for Xie Mulin to worry too much, it is estimated that she will have to spend most of her energy on the big loom, but she didn't expect that now there are new things for her to learn.

Xie Mulin ended today's class in a good mood and went home from school with his sister Xie Yingfen.

At this time, it was not yet lunch time, and after Xie Yingfen greeted Wen's family, she went back to the courtyard first. She also wanted to see Wanqin's condition. Although she complained a lot about her biological mother in her heart, she still couldn't let go of it.

Xie Mulin stayed in the upper room of the main courtyard to talk to Wen, and the first thing he mentioned was the matter of the loom.

Wen Shi was reminded by her, and then remembered: "I did learn jacquard back then, and I also have a loom and jacquard machine at home, and the jacquard machine was newly made not long before I left." It's a pity that I haven't used it for so many years, so I should have asked the housekeeper to put it in the warehouse, right? I don't know how well it is maintained, it's time to ask someone to find it out and sort it out, if it can still be used, we don't have to ask someone to call you a new machine. ”

As for the fact that a new jacquard machine came out more than ten years ago, she was not very worried: "My mother's family used to open a weaving yard, and it was still very large, and at its peak, there were five or six hundred looms!" With so many looms, it is impossible to buy them one by one from craftsmen outside, so our family has several craftsmen who are responsible for making new machines and repairing old ones. When your grandfather died, I was taken back to the Xie family by the old lady, and most of the family's property was disposed of, leaving only a weaving workshop and a few Zhuangzi and shops, and most of the people were dismissed without using so many craftsmen.

"But they all grew up watching me, and they are all very close elders, so I send people to visit them every year and give them New Year's gifts, and I have never broken off contact. Now if you want a new Jacquard machine, I'll ask someone to get them and order one. They were in the countryside, and they also took their children and grandchildren to make looms for a living. If I knew it was my daughter who wanted it, I would have given you priority. ”

Xie Mulin hurriedly said: "It's good to know that there is this way, and I don't necessarily want a jacquard machine." There are already old ones at home, which are more than enough for practice. I don't need to make a living from this craft, the jacquard machine is new and old, so what does it matter? ”

Wen said with a smile: "People in Huyin County have always had the custom of marrying a loom. Originally, a loom was sufficient, but with a jacquard machine, it would be more decent. When your Aunt Meijun got married, she married the latest silk loom and jacquard machine, using the best wood, and found the most famous craftsmen in Huzhou Mansion to make it.

"Why does your aunt need to make a living from this craft? But that's the custom. When you marry in the future, you will naturally follow this rule. If you want to take your mother's old loom to marry, your mother will naturally be happy. But if you can't give you a new opportunity to marry, it will be a dereliction of duty for your mother. ”

Xie Mulin couldn't help but laugh dumbly. Well, this custom, she better not make more evaluations. What if there is a jacquard machine for a dowry? She doesn't rely on this craft to eat, but when she is interested, she weaves a piece of silk to give to relatives and friends, which is also very interesting.

The matter of the loom was agreed, and Xie Mulin didn't talk about it anymore, but mentioned Wanqin's illness: "Mother, do you know about this? I saw that the fourth sister was a little absent-minded today, and I only found out after asking, and I didn't know what kind of illness Aunt Qin had. If it's serious, mother, you can still help get a doctor back. I should also go over to visit and say hello, as if it was in front of the fourth sister and the fourth brother. ”

Wen's expression suddenly became a little strange. She coughed and said lightly, "You don't have to go to see her, and you don't have to disturb her rest." I'm sure she'll get better soon. ”

Xie Mulin noticed the change in her expression, and immediately became suspicious: "Mother knows what is going on with her?" ”

Wen coughed again: "Anyway...... You don't have to ask. I know what to expect. ”

Xie Mulin looked at his mother with suspicion, guessing that something must have happened between Wen and Wanqin that she didn't know.

Wen looked away from his daughter's gaze very uncomfortably. She couldn't help but touch her cheek, and found that her face was a little hot, and she suddenly became even more uncomfortable.

In fact, nothing major happened between her and Wanqin, but it was the first time that she showed the majesty of the main room in front of the concubine for the first time since she became Xie Pu's only main room for so long. But she has never been such a character, she was angry at the time, and she didn't think much about it, so she put the shelf up, and although she felt that it was inappropriate, she also knew that she couldn't show her cowardice in front of Wanqin, so the shelf was set up there and couldn't be put down. Looking back now, she feels very embarrassed, just like the black history that her daughter said. Since it's black history, how can children know about it?

Wen was afraid that his daughter, who had become more and more shrewd, would continue to ask, so he tried to change the subject: "By the way, your eldest brother will go to the old house to greet the old lady after school in the afternoon." Do you want to come along? If you want to go, remember to bring the newly made mooncakes at home, and some of the various melons and fruits. And wine! When the old lady lived in Huyin in the past, she always liked the osmanthus wine from Fang Kee Old Wine Shop. Your aunt is the daughter of that family, and a few days ago she sent a few jars of osmanthus wine to make a festival. You bring two jars with you. The osmanthus wine of the Fang family's old shop is not easy to intoxicate, and it can also nourish the body, and it is okay for the elderly to drink some, but they need to remind Pearl and He's mother not to drink too much for the old lady at one time. ”

Xie Mulin could see Wen's crampedness, thought about it, and didn't ask anything more. Anyway, Wanqin is now trapped in the Xie family's new house, and she can't leave the Xie family's corner when she goes out, and she can't get out of any young moths. She replied to Wen's words as if she was fine: "Although there are some homework in the school, I can do it as well as I bring it back to the old house, or go back to the new house to do it during the holidays." But I'm inclined to go back tomorrow, and let the eldest brother show his face in front of the old lady today. ”

Wen was puzzled: "Why is this? The old lady is not as close to your eldest brother as before, and your eldest brother is a person with a good personality and does not know how to please in front of the elders. If you go back with him, you can help him say good things, and don't let your eldest brother get angry with the old lady. ”

Xie Mulin smiled: "The old lady is a person who loves to be lively, I have been with her for so long, and after only a few days, she can't bear the loneliness, and is willing to put down the shelf to talk to the third brother, and she is very happy." Now that the third brother is not here, and the eldest brother goes to see her alone, she will definitely be unable to help but talk to the eldest brother. Wouldn't it be better if she could improve her attitude towards her eldest brother from now on? ”

"Really?" Wen was skeptical. Can my daughter's idea really succeed?