Xianggui

Chapter 153
Ding Xiang looked at the fence next to Tao Weng, and a poem floated in his mind: Picking chrysanthemums under the eastern fence, and seeing Nanshan leisurely.

This image is somewhat like Tao Yuanming in previous life history.

The old lady is nearly sixty years old, with a fair face and slightly fat face, with kind eyebrows and kind eyes.She was dressed very low-key, with ginger dark flowered silk gowns, only a hosta on her head, and a string of wooden beads on her wrists.

Today, Ding Xiang has learned many luxury goods with Shopkeeper Gong.She could tell that the old lady was a low-key luxury.The clothes are made of fragrant cloud gauze, the jade hairpin is the best suet jade, and the wooden beads are made of red honey fat incense.

The old lady's taste is at the extremes of Tao Weng's.According to this attire, she would not be willing to follow Tao Weng to settle in the countryside.

But looking at the old lady's expression, her eyes were peaceful, and she didn't seem to dislike this place at all.Tao Weng laughed and waved to them.

Ding Xiang took Ding Zhen and walked over.

Tao Weng smiled at Ding Xiang, "You are Ding Zhuang's granddaughter, Ding Xiang?"

Such a good talent, you don't need to guess that she is Ding Zhuang's granddaughter.Before he came to Beiquan Village, the family servants had already found out the situation in the village.

Ding Xiang let go of Ding Zhen's hand, bowed her knees and said, "Tao Weng, old lady, I am Ding Xiang."

In modern times, it is impolite to call someone "old lady" in front of an old lady, but in ancient times it was considered a respectful title.

Ding Zhen quickly bowed her knees and saluted, "Tao Weng, old lady, I am Ding Zhen, sister Xiang's older sister."

Old Mrs. Tao boasted, "Two really beautiful girls."

Tao Weng glanced at Ding Zhen and nodded, then moved his eyes to Ding Xiang.Asked, "It is said that you like reading, what books have you read?"

Ding Xiang always wanted to get Tao Weng's attention, but she was not modest, so she said a long list, including all the books Ding Liren had read.

"So many?" Tao Weng was very surprised.

Ding Zhen boldly said, "Sister Xiang is good at studying, and Danqing is also good. The second grandfather said that if women can take scientific examinations in the dynasty, sister Xiang will definitely be the number one female."

Ding Xiang blushed, giggled a few times and said modestly, "My grandpa was just joking, I'm not that good."

This is a Jinshi, so how can he make a fool of himself.

Tao Weng took a short passage from "The Great Learning", "The Analects" and "The Book of Songs" for Ding Xiang to recite and analyze.

Ding Xiang recited it smoothly and interpreted it in a moderate manner.

Although the analysis is not perfect, Tao Weng likes and admires such a small girl with such articulate and graceful speech.

How could there be such a little girl in the countryside.

This child is as talented as Si Hai and Mu'er, it would be great if it was a boy.

Tao Weng asked about the surrounding scenery again. Although he had lived here for several years, he was immersed in his studies and was not familiar with it at all.

Ding Xiang pointed to Beifu Mountain and Nanfu Mountain and introduced them. She also specifically introduced how the mountains in her grandfather's house are picturesque, and even talked about the special snacks in Gu'an Town.

Tao Weng Dale felt that this little girl was more interesting than everyone here.

A girl came over and said, "Tao Weng, old lady, the medicine is ready, it's time for the old lady to go back and take her medicine."

Tao Weng said to Ding Xiang, "The little girl is not very old, but she has a very happy conversation with the old man. We are also friends who have forgotten the years. From now on, I will often come to my house to talk with the old man and the old woman."

Finally getting the invitation, Lilac was as happy as a flower blooming on the side of the road.

She smiled happily and asked, "Tao Weng means that I became your little friend?"

Tao Weng nodded.

Ding Xiang laughed again, "I will definitely come to visit Tao Weng and the old lady someday."

Old Madam Tao laughed, "Girl Zhen is also a well-behaved girl. If you don't have anything to do, come with Girl Xiang to accompany the old lady to relieve boredom."

Ding Zhen's little head is like a chicken chopping rice.

Looking at their backs, Ding Xiang was very happy.

Is my relationship with them close?
More than 60 years old, this old man was still dancing in the square in the previous life, but the old lady seems to be in poor health, coughing a few times from time to time, and walking with difficulty.Tao Weng didn't let the girl help him, but supported his wife by himself, and staggered forward.

It is enviable to support each other in old age.

Such an old life makes Ding Xiang feel envious, which is what Ding Zhuang's grandfather dreamed of all his life.

On the way back, Ding Zhen said, "I heard people talking in private. Judging by Tao Weng's attire, his official status is not very high. Seeing them today, it's true. Tao Weng wears commoner clothes, while the old lady only wears It's just a string of wooden beads, not even a silver bracelet."

Ding Xiang smiled and said, "A good wooden rosary is worth more than jade and gold bracelets, let alone silver bracelets."

There were new changes in Ding Zhen's boudoir. The teacup on the table was replaced by blue and white porcelain, a wooden flower stand was added, a pot of narcissus was placed on it, and the quilt was replaced by silk.

Ding Zhen smiled brightly, "My grandfather bought it. He said that sister Xiang should use the best ones at home, and I should also use the best ones at home. He also said that the ones that are delicious go to school are closely related to my brother, and the ones that are easy to wear If it is useful, stick to me."

Ding Shan is becoming more and more like Ding Zhuang. When he has money, he wants to spend it on his granddaughter.

Xiao Nizi is blessed.

The business of Ding's cloth shop is very good, the purchase channel is smooth, and the quality is guaranteed. Shopkeeper Gong will introduce customers to them.And because he is Ding Hongbi's younger brother, local ruffians dare not provoke him.

Ding Zhao pays 15 to [-] taels of silver every month, and the life of the family is very easy.

Now his family has ranked ahead of Jiang Tofu.

Ding Zhen took out the things Ding Shan brought her and put them on the table one by one.

Ding Xiang opened the book, taught Ding Zhen to read the poem, and explained the meaning of the poem.Then he wrote a few big characters on a piece of paper and taught her to write stroke by stroke.

Two soft and waxy children's voices floated out of the small window, making Xie's eyes narrowed with a smile.

Xie left Lilac to eat lunch at home, "Today I went to the town to buy Liangpier, the brown sugar and mung bean soup is already in the well, and I also made fried eggs with minced meat and leeks."

Ding Zhen said, "You should add courgette shreds and vinegar to Liangpier."

Ding Xiang wanted to eat it as soon as she heard it, so she asked Ling'er to go back and tell Mrs. Zhang.

Mrs. Xie instructed again, "Ling'er hastened to come back after talking, and I will do your part too."

Ling'er smiled and thanked her.

After lunch, Ding Zhen proposed to buy lanterns from Brother Hong.

"I like lotus lanterns."

Ding Xiang never thought about buying lanterns, but seeing that Ding Zhen was full of interest, she agreed to buy them together.

Ding Zhen opened the cabinet to get the private money.In the small box, there were two small silver coins, about 100 cash.

She took out fifty cash.

Ding Xiang joked, "Sister Zhen has quite a family background."

Ding Zhen smiled and narrowed her eyes again.

The two went hand in hand to buy lanterns.

Ling'er reminded, "There are only three men living in that house, and the two sisters buy at the door, don't go in."

Ding Zhen said, "We know."

Ding Youshou's small courtyard is behind Ding Xiang's house, about fifty steps away.Standing here, you can clearly see the trees, pavilions and roofs in the backyard of Lilac's house.

(End of this chapter)