Chapter Forty-Seven: Gathering

Zheng Qingluan raised his eyebrows and looked at this energetic man, as if he was not at all curious about why he was guessed by others, "Old man's surname?"

"Xiao Lao'er was originally the son of the Marquis of Wenyuan's mansion, and he no longer had his own surname. The girl called me the old fortune head. Lao Futou was slightly shocked, and sure enough, there was no vanity under the fame, and he wanted to lead other people's noses, but he didn't expect them to be set at all.

Zheng Qingluan smiled slightly, if she wants to take the initiative in the conversation, she has to cooperate with me. Seeing this old man retracting with interest, it can be regarded as acquaintance. She ignored it, turned around and went into the house, "There are nineteen of them, all of them." ”

This is too much! Erlang and Wang Xinghua glanced at each other, not understanding what this girl was planning.

Zheng Qingluan leaned next to Erlang and muttered in a low voice, "My sister is fourteen! My brother-in-law is now an official, how can I make it without a companion room in the marriage? If I don't buy a good □□□□ now, I'm afraid that I won't be able to use it in the future!"

Wang Xinghua sat next to Erlang, how could he not hear it? Hurriedly picked up the teacup to cover up one or two. Erlang nodded knowingly, he really hadn't thought about it. In the provincial capital, there are also a few rough mothers-in-law and girls in the family, but because they have little contact with the official eunuchs, they really don't know that there are so many ways to marry their daughters! He secretly remembered in his heart, after all, he also has a sister-in-law, and he will inevitably have to manage it in the future.

I heard Zheng Qingluan say even quieter: "This old Futou family of nine, even if you buy it back and can't use it, you can't fall into the hands of others." ”

Erlang was stunned when he heard this, what did this mean? There must be something wrong! His eyes instantly turned cold, and it was okay! If there really was anything, it would be justified in dealing with it. Besides, he is not a good person, and he has many friends on the rivers and lakes, and it is not difficult to disappear a few people quietly.

Jiro nodded, indicating that he understood. He said to Mrs. Yao again, "Make a price, how many taels of silver?"

Mrs. Yao was busy gathering people into a bunch and settling accounts by herself, "Lao Futou's two sons, plus Zhou Hai and Bai Yun (the companion room prepared for Zheng Qingju, a middle-aged couple with a young couple. Bai Yun is the head of the family, in his thirties, in the prime of life. These are all men in the prime of life, one fifteen taels, four for a total of sixty taels. The wives of these four people, one of whom is twelve taels, is forty-eight taels. The sister and son of the Fu family, sixteen years old, is a big girl, plus the two eldest sons of the Fu family, the son and daughter-in-law of the Bai family, five people, one person receives ten taels, a total of fifty taels. The rest of the old and the young are small, one eight taels. Lao Futou and his little grandson, the two boys of the Zhou family, and the two stupid little girls, there are six people in total, six eight hundred and forty-eight, forty-eight taels!" she folded her fingers back and forth in distress, "Two hundred and six taels." You can give a whole number of two hundred taels. ”

Zheng Qingluan had already handed the silver ticket to Erlang when she counted with her fingers, and at this time Erlang handed back one hundred taels to Zheng Qingluan, and handed the other one hundred taels to Yao Pozi, "This is one hundred taels, before tomorrow morning, after you send people to Shannan Village, pay the balance." Then he took out ten taels of silver ingots from his body, "This is the money for the carriage and horses." Pack up the people and send them in. ”

"Hey!" Mrs. Yao was overjoyed. One or two pieces of silver are enough for the carriage and horses. People just don't want to take advantage of her, and they add back the bits and pieces they erased. How bright!" I'll send someone over early tomorrow morning, please. ”

Zheng Qingluan watched Erlang do things and had some experience. As a modern person, there are many things to buy, and the merchant is not only discounted, but also responsible for delivery. I don't think there's anything wrong with it, if you insist on giving more money, you're a fool! But now it's different, saving money in a small place will inevitably make people feel petty.

Suddenly she felt that she still had a lot to learn!

The four of them went to buy ten roast ducks before urging the horses to rush back. At sunset, I just arrived at home.

Shiro and Goro listened to the sound of the horse's hooves and greeted them at the door early, "Why didn't I say that I heard the sound of the horses' hooves? It turned out that I met Brother Erlang and Man'er." Gorou ran over with a smile and took the reins of the horse, "Tired, aren't you?

"Man'er is powerful enough!" Shiro exclaimed, "Riding back such a long way?"

"It's not!" Zheng Qingman raised his chin proudly, "Our technique, that's really not blown." ”

"Pull it down!" Zheng Qingluan stuffed the reins of the horse to Shiro, "It's strange that Ming'er can get up!

"It's all foolishness!" Erlang said as he entered the door, "I can't stand it anymore." Let's see what kind of meal the third aunt prepared tonight. I didn't eat well in a day. ”

Siblings squeezed each other and bustled in through the side door. Zheng Laosan was sitting in the courtyard drinking tea and chatting with Zheng Laoer, discussing some things by the way, and so many people came in.

"I said why is it so lively, it turns out that Erlang and Man'er are back!" Zheng Laosan smiled and didn't get up, "Damn, look who's coming." ”

"I heard it!" Qian turned around from the kitchen in the backyard, very surprised, "I'm tired!" took Zheng Qingman's hand, but instructed the others, "Shiro Goro, you go and bring hot water for your Erlang brother, wash first." Peace also goes to freshen up. After speaking, he motioned to Zheng Qingluan and asked your maid-in-law to serve you.

Zheng Qingluan laughed, the old lady is really funny, when she enters the Zheng family, she is the descendant of the Zheng family, why is it that she still doesn't move? Before she can tell her, Mama Fang came, "Girl, the fragrant soup is ready!"

"Man'er went to my house to wash. Zheng Qingju pulled Zheng Qingman and left. I really can't get used to these things, and if you sprinkle some flower petals in the hot water, it's called fragrant soup? Where are you so particular? The fragrant ones are not afraid to attract bees!

Zheng Qingluan is very helpless, it seems that these people have to understand what it means to follow the customs.

However, it is indeed a pleasant thing to have someone to serve, with a sword and a bow to guard the door, embroidered clothes and clever calculations to follow up to serve. Spices and herbs are evident in the bath water, which is the credit of the pestle. Outside the bathroom, Mama Fang was ironing the clothes that would be changed later. Six people are waiting, don't you think it's too much?

That's true!

"That's a good distribution! Zheng Qingluan squinted her eyes and asked Mama Fang to wipe her hair, and instructed, "When I go out in the future, I will bring a sword and a bow." The outer study room is handed over to the medicine pestle to take care of. The chores in the room are left to embroidery and clever calculations. How to distribute it, Mama Fang looked at the arrangement. ”

"The old slave has written it down!" Mama Fang was very pleased. Some people are born masters, and they don't need to be taught, so everything is arranged properly.

"The family bought someone, and tomorrow will be there. Zheng Qingluan turned over, "You look at the teachings and teachings, there are many rules, I'd rather be stricter, don't relax! If you find that someone is inappropriate, you will keep an eye on me, and you would rather kill a thousand by mistake than let go of one." ”

Mama Fang paused. It's back to normal again. This is to say that the newly bought hands are not beating themselves. What a spicy trick!, she whispered.

Because I was at home, I didn't plan to go out again at night, so I chose the clothes made by Zheng Qingju a few days ago. This dress is according to the appearance of the female school dress of the Republic of China painted by Zheng Qingluan, the upper body is a short jacket with indigo tight wide sleeves, and the lower body is a navy blue long skirt, just reaching the top of the feet. Black satin pumps, and you can occasionally catch a glimpse of aya-white socks when walking. are all jackets and skirts, which look cool and generous, and a little elegant. By the way, I asked Mama Fang to identify two big braids, and tied a light blue ribbon at the tip of the whip and tied it into a bow, which added a bit of cuteness. Even if there is no trace of expensive ornaments on the body, it is impossible to ignore.

When Zheng Qingluan entered the main house, the dinner table was almost set. When everyone saw such a bookish dress, they couldn't react for a while. It's also that she never wears a skirt and is like a tomboy all day long. Nowadays, the dress of such a daughter's family, although it is not a common style, but such a refreshing and quiet appearance is really loved.

Zheng Laosan and Qian glanced at each other, and read this message from each other's eyes: Is our girl so handsome?

"It looks good! I like it. Zheng Qingman hurriedly pulled Zheng Qingluan, "I'll make a set too." ”

"It's simple, and it's the easiest to save on handmade and fabric. Zheng Qingju got up and pulled Zheng Qingluan to look back and forth twice, "Don't say it, it fits well." ”

Several men also hurriedly said that they should wear it like this in the future!

"Just wear it at home!" Zheng Qingluan sat down, unimpressed, "Where's the roast duck?" "She's really hungry.

"I sent two to your grandfather and grandmother, but your fourth uncle and aunt couldn't come, so I sent one. I happened to meet the patriarch halfway and gave one away. The housekeeper Ruan in the front yard sent three. There are a few left, and it will be a supper at night, and our brother will have a few drinks in the evening. Goro explained.

"Gotcha!" Zheng Qingluan smashed his mouth, "Ten ducks, it's not their turn to be in their mouths." Who let our family Ding Wang!"

The family had dinner with a smile, and there was no rule of 'eating without saying anything'.

"Is the return gift ready?" Zheng Qingluan asked Zheng Laosan. You have to send Ruan San away as soon as possible.

"Are you worried about this?" Zheng Laosan sighed, he really consulted a lot of people in the afternoon, and he really didn't expect anything special, so it was not rude.

"Hey, you're comparing yourself to yourself!" Zheng Qingluan said angrily, "People are rich and noble, what is there that you don't have? Zheng Qingluan lowered her head and fiddled with the tips of her hair hanging down on her chest, "Lao Nu Niang and my sister will make some of the dried meat like last time, spiced and spicy." All kinds of small miscellaneous fish loaches are also treated in the same way. Just make up eight of them. Then exchange the grain produced in the field and all kinds of dried vegetables for some good ones, but take a good harvest of grains and vegetables in the garden. I'll add two more paintings, two dim sum recipes, two health recipes, that's enough!"