There are indeed a lot of people in this big family.

In addition to the two laborers of Uncle Zhou and Aunt Zhou, there is also an old lady in her sixties, a widowed eldest sister, and two or three children.

The widowed eldest sister was busy making tea in the tea shed, and the old lady was peeling beans in the backyard, watching a few children by the way.

Two boys of seven or eight years old were discussing the kite at the door, and the prototype of a skeleton had been laid. There was also a little girl who followed her two older brothers, staring at her and wanting her brother to play with her.

But the children were not very playful, and as soon as they saw a guest coming in, they immediately ran into the house to help wipe the table and chairs.

Chi Xia also understood why the couple was willing to take the lead, after all, the family had a large population, and the children and the elderly had no labor, so they all relied on the two of them to farm to support, and said sincerely: "Big brother and sister-in-law, I offended a lot just now. ”

Aunt Zhou looked pungent and shrewd just now, but she was a little cramped when she said this, wiped her hands on her apron, and then specially washed the tea bowl and poured water for them to drink.

Yongzheng and Yinxiang both drank it when they picked it up.

Chi Xia also took a sip, thanked her, and asked her: "Sister-in-law, I see that you have a lot of people in your family, and the children can also help, why don't you raise some chickens and ducklings?" ”

Uncle Zhou smiled innocently: "No, they want to study, they have ambition, we have to offer!" Don't let them do farm work, let them study. ”

"Oh, it's good to read," Chi Xia nodded, but he didn't force it: "Actually, there are a lot of rice growers in the north, why are you two so worried about rice planting?" ”

Uncle Zhou hesitated, but still replied: "I didn't hear that Henan and Hebei were quite dry last year, and the old people said that the drought would be three years, and we are afraid that the rain in these two years will not be good." And also...... In addition, I heard that there may be a war, and this war, the rent will definitely rise, and I want to save more food. ”

"I see," Chi Xia didn't expect this, compared to wheat, sorghum and corn, rice is indeed squeamish. But only 30 acres of paddy fields are planted in this village, and no matter what, even if water is brought for irrigation, the yield will not be too bad.

But her output value is all theoretical output value, and she can't boast about how many catties Haikou must be able to collect.

As for the war, she had not experienced it, and she did not know what it would be like then. He could only promise to the two of them: "What I just said, I will definitely count." ”

Yongzheng sat still without making a sound, but this meeting suddenly opened his mouth: "Don't worry, if you don't fight now, at least for the next two years, you won't fight." ”

Hey......

But a while ago, they seemed to be in a hurry to make the muskets because of the matter between Dzungar and Nian Qianyao, and now they are not fighting?

Chi Xia glanced at him and Yinxiang in surprise.

A few children didn't know when they came to the table, looking at the refreshments on the table, a little envious.

Yongzheng handed over the fried broad beans on the table and touched the little boy's head: "Take it and eat it." ”

Chi Xia saw that the little girl on the side was also dumbfounded, but she didn't dare to come forward, so she took out her sleeve pocket, but actually took out a few mung bean cakes from the system backpack, and beckoned to her: "Here, what's your name, aunt invites you to eat." ”

She used to exchange a lot of desserts to coax the original sisters, and there are really a lot of cakes and desserts in stock, and they will not expire in the system. It's just that there aren't too many people who are suitable for getting it, and I only picked such a disc.

The little girl was surprised and delighted: "Thank you, auntie, my name is Erni." ”

She stretched out her hand to take it and thought about it again, then turned her head to Yongzheng and smiled sweetly: "Thank you, uncle." ”

Yinxiang saw that her face was round and very cute, although she was not as white and tender as her own daughter, it also made people want to tease her: "Oh? How do you know he's an uncle? ”

"My aunt poured him water and drank it just now," the little girl pointed to his cup, "I didn't pour it for you." And my aunt sat against him. ”

Chi Xia: ......

Thank you! I succeeded in getting Prince Yi's father to take a revenge on me.

Yongzheng was also amused by her.

The little girl had a "look, I guessed right" expression, and said to Yinxiang: "That...... Thank you uncle too. You're all good guys anyway. ”

Yinxiang, who was inexplicably sent a "good guy card" by the little girl: ......

Chi Xiale: "We've read the entire Zhuangzi, let's have a meal here and then leave?" I'll cook for you. ”

Aunt Zhou hurriedly waved her hand: "Where can I let the girl cook, a few nobles drink some tea, I'll do it." ”

Chi Xia rolled up his sleeves and stood up: "It's okay, I'll help you." ”

Aunt Zhou knew that they were all "friends" of the prince, so she didn't dare to slack off, although she was a little distressed, she still took out all the bacon and the like at home, Chi Xia went to the backyard to pick some garlic seedlings and eggplant, and found a handful of garlic.

With Aunt Zhou's steamed wotou and multigrain rice, fried a garlic bacon and a minced garlic eggplant.

The bacon and garlic sprouts burst out of the fragrant smell as soon as the oil pan burst out.

Although a few children can see a little meat star in their daily meals, they are far from such a large piece of bacon, and the aroma is compelling, so they come to Chi Xia's side from time to time, helping her peel garlic and help her get the plate.

After Chi Xia was fried, it was divided into two plates, one plate was brought to the tables of Yongzheng and Yinxiang, and the other plate was given to the children.

Several children happily took the plates and gave them to Aunt Zhou.

Aunt Zhou felt sorry for this large piece of bacon, and she couldn't stop a few children from being happy, so she laughed and scolded the children and told them to hurry up and eat.

The tables in the tea shop are not large, only three or four in total.

Chi Xia and they occupied one table, and Aunt Zhou's family crowded into the other table, eating quite restrainedly.

After eating, Yinxiang asked the steward to leave them a small ingot of silver.

Several people had already gone out and got into the carriage, but the little girl chased after her, holding a maltose and handing it to Chi Xia: "Auntie, I invite you to eat winding candy, it's very fun, you can turn this stick and go around." ”

The brown sugar cubes are crystal clear, supported by two small wooden sticks, and have a sweet taste.

Chi Xia touched her tied hair and tweeted, "Thank you." ”

This kind of winding candy was eaten at her grandparents' house when she was very young, and disappeared when she was older.

I didn't expect that there would be a little girl stuffing a piece of candy for her now.

It was getting dark outside, so Yinxiang didn't get into the carriage again, but guarded in front.

Chi Xia retracted into the carriage and played twice with two small sticks around the candy cubes, and soon the brown sugar syrup solidified and turned white, and it couldn't turn.

Seeing that Yongzheng had been staring at himself playing with maltose, he suddenly felt a little naïve.

In order to alleviate the embarrassment, he simply made the first move and handed him the sugar: "Your Majesty, you have been watching, could it be that you are jealous of the popularity of your concubines?" Why don't you have it for you? ”

She was just joking, but she didn't expect Yongzheng to really take it.

Maltose is far less delicious than the various dim sum fruits in the palace, but Yongzheng actually finished eating it.

Chi Xia raised her eyebrows and hung up the curtain in the carriage.

The sun was setting outside the window, and there was no wind in all directions.

Smoke rises from afar, blending straight into the golden sunset.

The old man is kind, the child is fresh, the farmer is wooden, and the peasant woman is shrewd.

Yongzheng smiled. Maybe this little fireworks in the world is the fate he wants to hold against the sky.