Chapter 32 The Xiao Family's Industry

When the newly planted fruit trees in the courtyard bloomed one after another, and the wild thorn roses outside the courtyard also bloomed, the day of the government test was just around the corner. %し

The Xiao family's closest property to her is in Fucheng, so she must go this time. Wang Xinghua is also a front station for his post in Fucheng this time, and he will definitely not be able to stay.

There were only Qian and Zheng Qingju Xiaoba left in the family, not to mention that few people came at the end of the village, which was really uneasy, so I invited Aunt Song and Shilang to come over as companions.

The horses and carriages were bought in advance, and the carriages were made to order, which was not only spacious, but also had a lot of functions, and the top was even more rainproof. Three horses were bought, one pulling a cart and two mounts. Now in the courtyard outside the courtyard, Zheng Qingluan is riding on a horse, and Wang Xinghua is standing nervously on one side, which is called 'learning to ride a horse'.

Horseback riding was something Zheng Qingluan knew in his previous life, but now he just pretends to have a legitimate channel for what he knows. In one afternoon, you can leave the school.

"Brother-in-law, let's go to Fucheng this time, your errand should be completed, if you still have anything to explain here, do it in advance." Zheng Qingluan rode on the horse, looked at Wang Xinghua very surprised, and explained: "You don't have to ask about superfluous things. After arriving in Fucheng, see more and talk less, An'an divides points, does not seek merit, but seeks no fault, the more low-key, the more eye-catching, the better. It is just a springboard for you, and in two or three years, you will be transferred to Beijing. You've learned the ways of the Terracotta Division, and the time is almost up. ”

"Don't worry! I know what to do. Wang Xinghua's face was silent, but his heart was turbulent. During this time, he has been in the Zheng family, Zheng Qingluan has always been under his nose, when did she contact someone, how did she know the progress of the matter? He did not believe that anyone could do these things quietly in front of him, then there was only another possibility -- this matter was something that Zheng Qingluan would only do after he arrived in Fucheng, and he was very confident that he would definitely be able to do it. Did the Xiao family give her such a big right? He looked up at the little girl sitting on the horse in disbelief, with a straight back, raised cheeks, squinting eyes, facing the setting sun, and the yellow sunlight sprinkled on her, adding a bit of mystery and charm.

She curled the corners of her lips and smiled, "Let's go back." She jumped off the horse, moving smoothly and freely. If I still believe that she is a beginner, then I am a mallet.

It must be the Xiao family who sent someone to teach her secretly! Wang Xinghua guessed.

The next day, a group of five people headed towards the city. Zheng Laosan took San Lang and Wulang in a carriage, Wang Xinghua drove the car, and Zheng Qingluan was dressed in a bearded costume and rode on a horse to accompany him.

Saburo and Goro opened the window of the carriage and pointed at the scenery outside. The first time they went out of the house, it was inevitable that there would be some novelty. Zheng Laosan leaned on the cushion, looked out, and said with emotion: "I haven't been out for ten years, and it's still the same! Except for those trees that are a little thicker, they haven't changed much." ”

"Yes!" Wang Xinghua leaned outside the carriage, "but in the past few years, the south has been stable, and there are more caravans coming and going from the north to the south, and this road has become more lively." More than ten miles apart, you can meet an inn. It is convenient to stay in the hotel. ”

"Oh?" Zheng Laosan sat up, looking very interested, "Then I have to take a good look." ”

Sure enough, there were a lot of cars and horses walking around along the way, and there were many merchants, which was very lively. I also encountered a few horse-drawn carriages, carrying students who were rushing to take the exam, and it seemed that they were all from ordinary families, and several people shared a carriage.

At noon, I stopped in front of a house called 'Old Six Inn'. As soon as he stopped, a stout man came out and smiled at Wang Xinghua: "You can be counted as coming, it's been half a year, and you're not afraid that I will keep your share a secret." After finishing speaking, he smiled, only to find that it was not Wang Xinghua alone, "Oh! This is a distinguished guest!" Seeing that Wang Xinghua drove the car in person, he was either a high status or a senior person, and it was always right to call a distinguished guest. Seeing the carriage again, a heroic little girl jumped down from the horse, and then thought of the passing Yacha brothers who said that Wang Xinghua, this kid got married, and the sister-in-law was Xiao Zheng's who was rumored to be praised some time ago, what else did he not understand, and he felt that this kid accompanied his father-in-law to go out. Immediately and cleverly stepped forward to salute.

San Lang Goro hurriedly jumped out of the car to return the salute, and they also heard that this inn had his own brother-in-law's share. Zheng Laosan got out of the car and said with a smile: "Don't be polite! What a distinguished guest is not an expensive guest, but an uninvited guest, and he is going to cause trouble for you." ”

Hu humbly entered the inner hall, and after freshening up, exquisite home-cooked dishes were already set on the table. Zheng Qingluan said in his heart, this person is really a seven-trick exquisite heart. When you go out, you will never want to eat the delicacies of the mountains and seas, the more homely the taste, the more comfortable.

Wang Xinghua explained: "You will have to go to Fucheng often in the future, this shop has our own family's share, eat in it, although rest assured, it is absolutely clean!" Zheng Qingluan nodded, indicating that he understood. Zheng Laosan also explained to San Lang Wulang in a whisper, and seeing that they were shocked, he said helplessly to Wang Xinghua: "Peace! I haven't been out, and I have less experience in the end. "Peace is Wang Xinghua's word.

Stir-fried bean sprouts with meat, shredded potatoes with vinegar, stewed egg with ham, mapo tofu, braised chicken nuggets. It is all directly served in a small rice bowl, and the amount is large and the taste is full. The white flour steamed buns and the thick corn porridge are refreshing and comfortable.

If you give money before leaving, you look down on people. Zheng Qingluan went to the carriage and wrapped the dim sum that was originally used as dry food. This was made according to Zheng Qingluan's recipe last night, cake and spiced pork jerky.

She smiled and handed the things over, "Sixth brother, this is homemade, you can taste it." If you eat well, I'll bring it to you next time. ”

The sixth child, twenty-four or five years old, his parents didn't have it early, and he didn't remember his last name for a long time, but he only knew that others called him the sixth child. A man who begs for a living, wanders around, and when he grows up and has strength, he settles outside the city and sells coolies for a living. He was quick-witted and righteous. Over the years, he has also accumulated money and connections. If you want to open a shop in the city, the capital is not enough, so you and Wang Xinghua opened an inn between Yunchi County and Fucheng. He is a businessman, and all the guests who come here do not need to worry about their own property, and he has the relationship of Wang Xinghua, and he often stops here when he comes and goes, so the business has been good. But after all, he was born as a beggar, and many people look down on people like him. Now such a little girl smiled heartily at him, called him the sixth brother, and handed over the meeting gift made by herself.

This is only a good family will give away the things they make to each other.

He took it with trembling hands, his eyes moistening a little, a feeling of respect.

Zheng Laosan smiled, "Okay, eldest nephew, we have to disturb when we return in a few days, your ham stew is really delicious." You'll have to get some for me, and go back and give your aunt a taste." ”

This is an affirmation of Zheng Qingluan's approach.

The sixth brother replied with red eyes, and San Lang helped Zheng Laosan to get into the carriage and said goodbye, "Sixth brother, go back." There are still a lot of guests to greet. None of them are outsiders, so you're welcome. ”

In the end, he left under the eyes of the sixth child.

Wang Xinghua was very emotional, the friends he made were all like this, and he was very afraid that the Yue family would not look down on him. If he wasn't afraid that his brother-in-law would be plotted when they went out in the future, he wouldn't have taken people there. I didn't expect my father-in-law and brother-in-law to give myself face like this.

"Brother-in-law, every time you slaughter more dogs, you are mostly a scholar. Your friends are very good!" Zheng Qingluan seemed to see Wang Xinghua's concerns early and sighed.

Wang Xinghua didn't expect Zheng Qingluan to think like this! He smiled with relief. He must tell it to his friends.

Zheng Qingluan also met many loyal friends because of such an unintentional sentence. Of course, that's an afterthought.

When it got dark, they had arrived at the outskirts less than ten miles away from the city. There are many inconveniences in entering the city at night, so it is better to rest outside the city. This inn called 'Yuelai' has two floors, divided into front and back yards. There are several small yards in the backyard with kitchens, and the whole yard is rented.

Zheng Qingluan's mind was all on the plaque of the inn. She only looked at the light of the lantern at the door, and saw a plum blossom seal in the lower right corner of the plaque - 'Xiao'. Even if many people see it, they will think that it is the font number left by the craftsman who made the plaque. But Zheng Qingluan knew what this word meant.

During the cautious period, she walked into the inn, and on the wall in front of the hall hung a picture of a double tiger, the shape of which was exactly the same as the pendant given by Xiao Yunfeng. The tiger forehead of the two tigers is painted with half of the word 'Xiao' in the plum blossom seal body.

It is said that 'one mountain does not tolerate two tigers', so double tiger drawings are rare. There is also a saying that 'if two tigers fight, there will be an injury', so such a picture represents slaughter, and no one will put it out.

Zheng Qingluan was basically certain at this time that this inn was the Xiao family's property.

The family chose a small yard in the backyard, so that they could live with peace of mind. Although Wang Xinghua is very familiar with the shopkeeper, Zheng Qingluan is a girl after all, so it is more reassuring to live like this.

The shopkeeper is an elderly man in his forties, and Wang Xinghua calls him 'Shopkeeper Xiao'.

Zheng Qingluan smiled, "Which Xiao? It won't be Caosu Xiao." ”

The shopkeeper's two beards moved slightly, looked at Zheng Qingluan's eyes, and remembered the secret letter from a few days ago, his heart moved, "How dare you? It's Xiaoyue's Xiao." ”

How dare you?

That's an interesting answer.

How can there be any distinction between high and low surnames? It just means that the master's surname does not dare to use it without permission. That's a very interesting person. He was afraid that he had already guessed something.

"Uncle Xiao, the double tiger picture in the lobby is very interesting. She smiled faintly, "There is a sentence I don't know if you have heard of it? One mountain does not tolerate two tigers, unless there is one male and one female." With that, he turned around and went back to the house.

Leaving Shopkeeper Xiao stunned on the spot. One mountain does not tolerate two tigers, unless there is one male and one female. Is this saying that the tigress of the Xiao family is coming!?