spring cloud warm

Chapter 575 Bad Habits
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The Double Ninth Festival has passed, and Xu Chunjun received something from the capital.

"My God! Mrs. Huo is really a solid person," Zi Ling was speechless, "There are so many things, the boat is overwhelmed."

"Good life, put it away! This is Ah Nuan's wish." Xu Chunjun ordered while unfolding Jiang Nuan's letter.

"Girl, this list doesn't match one thing." Ziling held the list in her hand and found that there was an extra box.

"Bring me to see." Xu Chunjun took the box and opened it, inside was a jade pendant with double rings.

"This should be a gift from the imperial concubine." Xu Chunjun knew it immediately, "It's hard to explain clearly."

"This jade pendant is really a good thing, not to mention the quality, but the workmanship makes it look like it was made by a master." Zi Ling couldn't help but praised, "It must have been specially given by the imperial concubine when she knew you were pregnant."

"I think so." Xu Chunjun nodded, "I've been thinking for the past few days that Ah Nuan should be giving birth soon, the time is really fast. When we left Beijing, Ah Nuan just showed her pregnancy."

"Yes, in the past in the capital, the girl was with Mrs. Huo every now and then.

Now we are separated by thousands of miles, and it takes more than half a month for a letter to travel. "Zi Ling also sighed.

"The capital city is colder than Chenzhou at this time," Xu Chunjun said, "Ah Nuan must be eating broiled mutton again."

"The third aunt and the second master also brought a whole boat full of things, as well as Lu's aunt and our family. Our warehouse can hardly hold it." Zi Ling said while asking people to carry things.

After reading Jiang Nuan's letter, Xu Chunjun said to Zi Ling: "Choose some suitable ones from these gifts, and the wife of Yezhi County will invite me to her home in a few days.

Her natal family is from the capital, so it is just right to bring her some gifts from the capital. "

Zi Ling hurriedly agreed to prepare, and chose two fresh-style rulers, and some dried fruits.

After sending it over for Xu Chunjun to have a look at it, he put it in one place.

At this time, more than one-third of the river channel has been dug, and it should be completed in less than two months.

But even if the river channel is dug, water will have to be diverted next spring, and some places will have to be reinforced after spring.

Zheng Wuji finished his business and came from the front.

He said with a smile: "Our relatives and friends in Beijing are taking too much care of them. I'm afraid I won't be able to use up these few ships even after I step down from here."

"It's best to make the best use of everything." Xu Chunjun also said with a smile, "I think it's a bit cloudy today, as if it's going to rain. Mr. Wu and the others went to buy sheep, how are they doing? Have you come back yet?"

"It should be about the same. It does take some work to distribute those sheep to the counties." Zheng Wuji said after cleaning the washbasin brought by the maid.

It turned out that Xu Chunjun bought [-] sheep with his own money to reward the people who dug the canal.

It is very cold in the morning and evening at this time, it will be much better to drink a bowl of warm mutton soup.

"I don't know if the common people still have complaints?" Xu Chunjun sat for a long time, her lower back inevitably felt sore, she stood up slowly, and Zheng Wuji helped her walk into the house.

"I asked Mr. Wu, and he said it's okay, after all, he can eat enough every day, and he doesn't beat or scold him." Zheng Wuji said, "If he drank the mutton soup, even some resentment would dissipate, who said Madam is rich and powerful! "

"Sir, don't make fun of me." Xu Chunjun couldn't help laughing, "It's not worth mentioning."

Two days later, Xu Chunjun visited Yezhi's county mansion.

Ye Chengxun's wife, surnamed Cao, is tall and thin, with pretty features, but she is a little older and has fine lines around her eyes.

He greeted Xu Chunjun in front of the door early, and said courteously: "Madam is willing to honor me today, it really makes me so happy."

"Don't call them that, let's call them sisters." Xu Chunjun said politely.

"That's so disrespectful." Mrs. Cao shook her head and said, "Master Zhizhou is my master's superior."

"We don't have to worry about the men's affairs," Xu Chunchun said with a smile as he walked in with Mrs. Cao, "We don't need to talk about those rules in the inner house. Instead, we will be different and feel uncomfortable."

"Since this is the case, then I'd rather be obedient than respectful." Mrs. Cao was very happy.

There are also several family members with her, these people are either the wives of the Yamen Lord, or the family members of the big merchants in the state.

Mrs. Cao turned her head and said to these people: "What do I usually tell you? Mrs. Zhizhou is a perfect lady, knowledgeable and reasonable, virtuous and gentle, it is really hard to find with a lantern."

The rest of the people also echoed.

"That's not right! The first time I saw my wife, I felt as if I came out of a painting.

Compared with others, we are embarrassed to stand in front of us with this face. "

"It's a pity that I don't have a daughter. If I have something to say, I have to send it to my wife for a few days to learn. It's also good to gain insight and practice temperament.

Since ancient times, birds have been flying with the phoenix, not to mention our small place.It is really rare to have such an outstanding character. "

"Ladies, don't compliment me any more." Xu Chunjun said with a smile, "If this continues, I'm afraid I won't even dare to drink tea, so I have to leave."

Everyone laughed, Cao quickly said: "Then let's listen to Madam, if you want to boast, you can do it behind your back, but don't say it in person, lest Madam feel uncomfortable."

It can be seen that Cao's banquet is very meticulous this time, only the cups, plates and bowls used are complete sets of ice porcelain.

And it is a bit too simple for Cao to continue to be self-effacing.

Xu Chunjun prepared a lot of meeting gifts, she has always been a thoughtful and considerate person.

There are quite a few servants in the Ye family, and Xu Chunjun noticed that there are quite a few girls who are eight or nine years old, or even six or seven years old.

It was the first time she saw such a young child doing things so meticulously and organized.

Ordinary people will also buy some little maids, but not as many as here.

Mrs. Cao also noticed that Xu Chunjun was staring at these children, so she said with a smile: "These children are named Xiao She'er, and I picked them up. When they were raised up, I chose the smart ones to serve by my side.

These children are born to suffer, and if they are picked up, they will be given a way to survive.

Even if it is those stupid ones, it is better to ask them to do some rough work than to lose their lives in vain. "

Xu Chunjun came to Chenzhou for a short time, and he didn't know the local customs. Hearing Cao's words, he quickly asked, "Why are there so many abandoned children?"

"Abandonment is still not cruel enough, you don't know this place, ordinary people usually only support two men and one woman.

If the first birth is a boy, that’s fine. If the first one is a girl and the second one is a girl, it is absolutely impossible to keep it.

After having two males and one female, regardless of whether they are male or female, they will either drown in the water or suffocate to death with a quilt.

Those who really can't get rid of it will be thrown to the side of the road to fend for themselves. "

(End of this chapter)