The salted fish couple is fleeing famine

Chapter 125 New Year's Eve
In the fourth year of Tianshun, on the first day of the first month, the Great Court Meeting.

Heiwa and other civil and military officials had to wear court clothes to pay New Year's greetings to the emperor. The emperor also held a series of sacrifices and blessing activities, and wrote blessings to officials and ministers.

In addition to these, the emperor also issued several imperial edicts:

1. Promoted Huaiyu to be the commander-in-chief of the second-rank Daxia navy, governing all the sailors of Daxia;
2. For four years in Tianshun, seedlings will be planted free of charge for those aged 3 to 40 across the country, and all prefectures must take isolation measures;
3. Continue to build the Great Yellow River project, and incorporate twelve major rivers across the country into Beixiu Ming Road, which is planned to be completed within five years.

All generals are envious of Gao Huaiyu. He is so lucky. The navy is also misleading and misleading to develop so far. It is incomparable.

The harem was very quiet. Originally, Empress Gao was supposed to meet the wives today, but Xia Hongdi directly canceled it. His son couldn't stand it if he sat with his stomach up for several hours.

The Holy Empress Dowager, who had prepared a lot, just received the news that the married woman would not worship on the first day of the Lunar New Year, and she was so angry that she lay down.

Court officials have a five-day holiday to pay New Year's greetings to relatives, friends, and colleagues.

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, many New Year's people came to Zhongqinbo's house, especially those who followed Heiwa in the research and development center, and they came to the house early, this is their golden leg.

Cuihua had to make an appointment with the Hu family to go back to her mother's house on the fifth day of the lunar new year.

On the third day of junior high school, the whole family was going to the Duke of Wei's mansion to pay New Year's greetings. Mrs. Gao had already sent someone to tell them that they had to bring all four children with them.

Xiao Liu didn't want to go out at first, he could see that her mother had to wear a lot of clothes and dress up for a long time when she went out, which was troublesome, but his mother said: "Go kowtow to the elders to pay New Year's greetings, there are red envelopes for you."

Now, Xiao Liu is willing, red envelopes are equal to gold ingots, gold ingots are equal to a lot of meat, he really likes to eat meat.

"Mother, mother, I will say: Happy New Year!"

"Who taught this? Xiao Liu's words are really good. Would you like me to teach you a few more words?"

"Yes, mother, tell me quickly, Xiao Liu has to remember a lot, and then get a lot of red envelopes."

"Then listen carefully, when you meet older elders, you can say, I wish you: Your body is healthy, your mood is happy, your teeth and virtues are respected, and you will be prosperous for five generations! All your wishes come true, and your children and grandchildren will be full!"
However, you brothers, you can remember a little more, and you can also say: [-]. I wish you good health; [-]. I wish you fewer difficulties; ; Eight wishes for high income; Nine wishes for safety; Ten wishes for happiness and happiness! "

The eyes of the big head and the second head were bright, "Mother, say it again, say it again, it's good!"

Well, Cuihua grinds her guns before the battle, and teaches her children to win words at home.

It took an hour to get out, Hei Wa, Da Tou and Er Tou were taken to the front yard, Cuihua led the two little Doudings to the back yard.

Datou and Ertou kowtowed to the Duke of Wei to pay New Year greetings, and met several uncles in Gaofu, received a lot of red envelopes, and were taken to play with Gao Qianli and Gao Wanli, the third-generation grandsons of Gaofu.

On the side of the women's family, I still went to Mrs. Gao's Songhe Hall. Cuihua brought two little bean dices to the old lady to pay New Year's greetings. The short and stubby dolls, dressed exactly the same, kowtowed to the old lady and paid New Year's greetings.

They also said in unison: "Happy New Year, full of children and grandchildren!"

"Oh, get up, get up, you're only under three years old, that's really good, Mrs. Yuan, your twins are really well-raised, darlings, come here, come here!"

Mrs. Gao was so curious, she hugged the two children and did not let go, and even stuffed a red purse into each of them with her own hands.

"This is the New Year's money given by the old lady to the two little darlings. I hope the two little darlings are also healthy and safe!"

The previous smallpox also frightened her, so she quickly had all the children in the house vaccinated, and she couldn't bear to lose any of them.

In addition to Mrs. Gao, Mrs. Shizi and the two sisters-in-law also gave red envelopes to the twins, but the children were so happy that they seemed to have honey on their mouths. Even Xiao Wu was able to cooperate with his younger brother and pay New Year's greetings.

There are quite a lot of people who came to Duke Wei's mansion today, and before halfway through this morning, five or six waves of people came.

One of them, the Marquis of Xuanping who was conferred by the late Emperor, and his wife, brought a fifteen or sixteen-year-old beauty in.

Cuihua also met this Mrs. Xuanping Hou in social occasions. Seeing her, Cuihua's figure of Wang Xifeng in the Red Chamber appeared in Cuihua's mind.

It is said that this elegant lady has dozens of concubines in her family. Her husband is notoriously a prodigal son, and no one is offended, saying that he manages the house in an orderly manner, and the wives and concubines are very harmonious.

Mrs. Xuanpinghou's virtuous name is well-known in the capital, and all the concubines in her family are married well. She is really a sharp contrast with her, the number one jealous woman in the summer.

The rank is overwhelming, although Cuihua has a different way from her, but she still has to be polite and salute her.

After Madam Xuan Pinghou greeted her, she pulled the beauties beside her and said to Madam Gao:

"Old lady, this is the daughter of my natal cousin. Coincidentally, she is here to give me New Year's greetings, but we have already arranged a schedule to come to you for New Year's greetings. I will ask you to bring her to see the world and give you Ask for a New Year's red envelope, to add to your happiness."

Old Mrs. Gao was also very attractive, she took the beauty's hand and said, "Well, your cousin and niece is beautiful, can you tell me about her?"

Mrs. Xuan Ping Hou, who was still laughing at Yan Yan just now, turned her face into a sad face, and sighed:

"Hey, didn't you go to the draft this year? I lost the election. No, my cousin is worrying. Old lady, you have to be a good boy, so please pay attention to me."

The beauty wasn't shy about this topic, she just sat quietly, and even glanced at Cuihua.

Cuihua is admiring the beautiful woman, but this beautiful woman is still looking at her, is she so famous?
Xiaowu and Xiaoliu were taken to a heated kang. Thanks to the idea of ​​Zhongqinbo's house, every house in the capital built a heated kang. Gao Huaiyu's five-year-old son, nicknamed Qilin, was also called to accompany the guests. .

The three dolls were playing with big conch and various shells on the kang. The little girls fed them some candies from time to time, and they became familiar with each other after a while. Brother Qilin brought all his toys and played with the two younger brothers .

Cuihua and the third wife of the Gao family, Gao Huaiyu's daughter-in-law, Xiang Shi, talked about parenting.

"Mrs. Yuan, I see that your two twins are really strong. Don't they eat a lot?"

"It's okay, but eat less and eat more. Starting from the morning, you have to eat five meals a day, so a single meal doesn't count as a lot."

"Oh, eating so many meals, what do you mainly feed them on weekdays?"

"There are fish, chicken, mutton, and beef, and there are four or five kinds of vegetables for each meal. Anyway, they eat them in different ways. They can't eat salty now. This year, they only eat a little salty. Before, they were all steamed or boiled. many."

"Oh, my family just doesn't like vegetables. They are just like his father. They can't eat enough meat. They are very picky eaters."

The beauty sat upright and listened attentively to the two aunts chatting about their children without any impatience.

At noon, there were more than 20 female guests who stayed to eat. Mrs. Xuan Pinghou also brought the "Wine from the Western Regions", which is said to be very precious. This is indeed relatively rare, and Cuihua has never drunk wine from this dynasty.

Mrs. Yuan is a person who has seen the world, so she asked someone to take out the colored glass at home, and poured bright red wine into the clear colored glass, and the atmosphere at the table immediately became lively.

Cuihua held the glass cup and smelled it. There was a scent of flowers and fruit. She shook the cup and took a sip. The sourness and astringency robbed the nerves. When she tasted it carefully, the fragrance of flowers and fruits overflowed the nasal cavity and entered smoothly. Throat.

It has to be said that this taste can be regarded as a good wine in future generations.

The aftertaste of this wine will not be small, so Cuihua put down the glass after taking a few sips, she will not let herself get drunk outside.

Sure enough, it wasn't just her, several of the female family members didn't feel it when they drank it, and they immediately got on their heads. The beautiful niece brought by Mrs. Xuan Pinghou was even flushed, and her body became weak when she looked at it.

Mrs. Xuan Pinghou had no choice but to apologize to everyone, and asked Mrs. Shizi to clean up a guest room for her. She helped her niece to lie down for a while.

The host's family didn't have the reason to drive the drunk guests home. Who doesn't have a guest house, and quickly took them down.

Cuihua said with a smile: "This wine has really strong stamina, everyone should eat more dishes."

Compared with the little girls who have no experience in the world, the wives obviously all have a bit of alcohol tolerance. However, as a guest, everyone should stay sensible and eat vegetables.

Gaofu has also had a bumper harvest of peppers this year. The family’s Chinese New Year dishes such as fried pork with peppers are indispensable. They are fresh and exciting, and everyone is very enjoyable.

After a while, Mrs. Xuan Pinghou came back, apologized to everyone, and punished herself three times. Seeing her so heroic, Cuihua wanted to give her a thumbs up, a hero among women.

After dinner, Gaofu's routine is to watch operas and push Pai Gow.

I also want everyone to rest and digest before going home.

Cuihua didn't know how to play Pai Gow in this dynasty, so she had to go to the theater with a few theater lovers. Today, there is "Bao Gong Gui Mei" compiled by her for Empress Gao.

Xiangshi said to everyone excitedly: "This is a new play, I guarantee you haven't heard of it, it's really interesting."

This attracted the ladies who originally wanted to stay and push Pai Gow, and asked one after another: "What new play is it, and which troupe sang it?"

Xiang Shi was triumphant: "Ladies, please allow me to play tricks. If you don't think it looks good, feel free to hit me, hehe."

This aroused everyone's curiosity, and everyone rushed to the stage.

The Duke of Wei's Mansion had a special theater, and a high platform was set up between the two attics, and men and women on the left and right watched the theater on the two attics.

This is a story expressed in the form of Henan opera. With the development of the plot, the poor Qin Xianglian took her son all the way to Beijing to find her husband, and the wives shook their heads repeatedly, which is too pitiful.

When Chen Shimei refused to recognize her and sent someone to chase him down in the middle of the night, all the wives were furious, how unreasonable!

Seeing that the mother and son were pitiful, the killers sent couldn't bear to kill them. After Chen Shimei learned about it, she even planned to make Qin Xianglian be mistaken for the murderer and imprisoned. In the end, Qin Xianglian was sent to the frontier.

Everyone's emotions also fluctuated with the opera, and many people wiped their tears. It turned out that it could be even worse.

In the middle of the distribution, the bribed official was ordered to kill Qin Xianglian, but was fortunately saved by Bao Qingtian.

Bao Qingtian sent people to Chen Shimei's hometown to find witnesses and physical evidence, the most important thing is the killer who turned from the dark to the bright.

Bao Qingtian wanted to convict the son-in-law, but the princess and the queen mother rushed to stop him, but finally sent Chen Shimei to the dragon head.

"Okay, well done!" The excited wives applauded one after another, rewarding the actors who played Qin Xianglian and Bao Qingtian heavily, and rewards kept coming out from the attic of the male guests.

This play was highly praised by the female relatives, and they all expressed their hope that they could do it again.

(End of this chapter)