After crossing, I want to be with you every day

Chapter 107 The Guest Has Arrived (Part [-])
On the way back, Chen Xingyan suddenly thought of the heat this summer, and said with some regret: "It's a pity that we didn't build an ice kiln, otherwise we could store some ice, which can be used to cool off the heat next summer."

This is not a problem at all to Lu Daxiong.

"There is a small ice cellar in the yamen in the town. In a few days, I will bring a few people back to the yamen to get some ice for storage."

Chen Xingyan smiled and said: "It's okay, it's so cold in the daytime now, but if you freeze it, you must take boiling water to freeze it outside, don't use the water from the well directly."

Lu Daxiong was puzzled: "Why?"

Chen Xingyan glared at him and said, "You are stupid! The ice made from boiling water can be eaten directly in the future, and can be made into smoothies to eat. However, it is a little more troublesome."

Lu Daxiong nodded in agreement and said: "It's really troublesome, or you can get less edible ice. I will freeze the kind of ice you want. Those rough men have rough hands and feet. I'm afraid they will make ice." It's not clean."

Chen Xingyan smiled lightly and remained silent.

When the husband and wife returned home, they heard Lu Xiaoniu's voice reciting the book. Hearing the voice, they looked over and saw Chen Xinglou.

"It should be that my brother is testing him. I was worried that Mavericks would play wild when he came back, but now that my brother is here, I feel more at ease."

After Lu Daxiong hummed, he supported her waist and went back to the backyard.

On the third day of the first lunar month, the two sons-in-law of the village head’s family came to pay New Year’s greetings. At the beginning, the village head said that he would invite Lu Laohan’s family to come. Now there is Chen Xinglou at home, so Wang let Qi and Sun They all went to help cook the meals, and she stayed at home by herself.

Lu Xiaoniu didn't go either, only Lu Laohan and Lu Daxiong went, and when they went, they took a piece of bacon.

Before Chen Xingyan's lunch was served, the movement of a carriage was heard outside.

Unexpectedly, it was the county magistrate and his wife who came this time.

It was just a coincidence that Mrs. Li came here to discuss business with Chen Xingyan, and the county magistrate was just as a companion, so she unexpectedly saw Chen Xinglou.

The county magistrates are here, Lu Xiaoniu hurried to the village head's house, at least he had to call his elder brother back.

Mrs. Li took Chen Xingyan's hand and sat down: "My good sister, I really have something urgent to ask you to come here this time."

Chen Xingyan was really flattered by the enthusiasm of the county magistrate's wife, "Madam, you are welcome, you can tell me anything, but I will definitely not shirk where I can do my best."

Mrs. Li smiled slightly: "Good sister, I know you are reliable!"

As soon as Mrs. Li raised her hand, two women came in carrying a box.

Chen Xingyan was a little curious.

"To tell you the truth, I have an old friend who is an old friend. It will be a birthday next month. That elder doesn't care about anything in food and clothing. He just likes to collect all kinds of fans. I heard that he has become obsessed with collecting round fans recently. , I thought of you, my sister, so I wanted to ask my sister to help me embroider an elegant round fan."

Chen Xingyan didn't rush to respond, nor did he refuse, but just asked: "I wonder if this elder has any taboos? Or is there something he prefers?"

Mrs. Li told all the news she found out.

Chen Xingyan was a little bit embarrassed: "To tell you the truth, Madam, my Ruyifang is about to start work on the eighth day of the lunar new year, and the masters over there in Fucheng are also in a hurry, but the others are fine, but I have to do it myself for the medicinal materials. .”

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Li quickly took her hand again: "My good sister, you must help me with this favor! Let me tell you the truth, I haven't had any contact with this friend for many years. It's just a coincidence that this She came back during the Chinese New Year, and she plans to stay in Fucheng forever, so I wanted to catch up with her again."

Seeing that Chen Xingyan showed no sign of letting go, Mrs. Li lowered her voice and said, "My good friend's husband was transferred to our Dongping Mansion last year. I didn't know about it before. If it wasn't for sending someone to the city a few years ago. I'm afraid I'll miss the news if I give you a New Year's gift."

The implication is that this should involve some contacts in the officialdom.

In other words, that person is an official from Fucheng, whose rank is higher than that of the county magistrate, so whether he can please him or not depends on whether Chen Xingyan is willing to help.

Chen Xingyan hesitated for a moment: "Ma'am, it's not that I don't want to help, it's just that the dignitaries have a lot of demands, and there are so many places to avoid them, if I make the nobles unhappy, wouldn't it just be a disaster for nothing? "

Seeing that she was worried about this, Mrs. Li immediately relieved most of her heart.

"My dear sister, you're overthinking. I've got someone to draw the pattern of this fan. Come on, have a look."

Chen Xingyan looked at the unfolded drawing paper. There were flowers on both sides, peonies on one side and peonies on the other.

"This old lady loves flowers?"

Mrs. Li nodded: "These two kinds of flowers are planted in the old lady's yard, and they are often tended by her own hands."

"Is this for double-sided embroidery?"

Mrs. Li's eyes brightened again: "Good sister, I only know that you can embroider on both sides in Gaoyang County, and the embroidered ground is still extremely beautiful. Don't worry, I have already prepared the money. I don't worry about the craftsmanship, this is 100 taels, I will pay you first."

Chen Xingyan raised his eyebrows slightly.

This Mrs. Li is really not afraid that she will mess things up.

But thinking about it again, Lu Daxiong is working under the county magistrate, and this blue brick house is also here, can she still run away?

"Forget it, Madam will tell me later about the old lady's hobbies and taboos. Since I accepted your order, I will try my best to do my best."

"Okay, it's enough to have a younger sister!"

In the front hall, Lu Daxiong was drinking tea and talking with the county magistrate. Of course, he was basically only responsible for listening and drinking tea, and those two were talking.

Lu Daxiong glanced at his uncle from time to time, thanks to the presence of his uncle this time, otherwise, he might have allowed the county magistrate to drink tea here for an hour!

"Brother-in-law, it's getting late, why don't you let the servant girl go to the back and urge my sister, don't forget the time just because you hit it off with your wife."

"Oh, I'll send someone right away."

Calamus went to the backyard, while Lu Daxiong went directly to the kitchen.

"How about it?"

Fortunately, Lu Xiaoniu was clever and called Mrs. Sun back. The village chief has Mrs. Qi on his side, so he doesn't have to worry about it.

"Master, the cold dishes are all ready, there are two steamed dishes that will be out of the pot soon, and there are two casserole dishes on the small stove that will be ready soon, and then it's time to stir-fry."

"Well, prepare the sausage and bacon you made. The spiciness is moderate. The county magistrate also likes spicy."

"Yes, sir."

(End of this chapter)