Today's lunch was quite late, and there were only three people at the main table, Su Qingqing, Xiao Nuonuo, and Zheng Tian.

Zhang and Tian were reluctant to have lunch, so they didn't come back at noon. One was in the fields and the other went to the mountains to collect herbs.

The maids, bookboys, guards and female musicians brought by Zheng Tian set up a table in the backyard.

But since Zhang's family only had one dining table, everyone sat on the floor and ate directly on the mat, treating it as an outdoor picnic.

Although the conditions are a little rough, the food is really no worse than in the state government in Fucheng.

Just a portion of steamed bamboo tube rice with finely ground glutinous rice, with the fragrance of bamboo and glutinous rice, mixed with brightly colored, fat but not greasy ham, is already an endless aftertaste.

Not to mention the cold conch meat that was bone-fresh, the thinly sliced ​​seabass meat, and a large pot of stone crab.

Although there are no vegetables, who needs vegetables when there are fish and meat!

Compared with the lunch of this group of slaves, the food on the table of the master of the hall is more sumptuous.

Today's catch from the sea was not killed except for one large yellow croaker, and the rest was put into the cauldron and served on the table.

The stone crabs were given to the slaves, while the masters ate large blue crabs with a lot of paste, as well as huge shrimps, fat mantis shrimps, and clam stewed eggs, which were paired with fragrant bamboo rice. It was so beautiful. Bubble.

Even Zheng Tian, ​​who had never been very appreciative, couldn't help but eat an extra tube of rice.

After lunch, Zheng Tian's maid Bai Lu cleared away the dishes.Su Qingqing was taking a nap with the little boy Nono, while Zheng Tian was wandering around the village with his men.

During the day, there were not many villagers staying in the village. They were either going to the mountains or going to the fields, or going out to sea to fish.

The few women who occasionally stayed at home to weave didn't have time to wander around.Even children are picking goat grass and looking for wild fruits at the foot of the mountain.

Therefore, even though Zheng Tian wandered around the village for a long time, he did not attract onlookers.

Some quietly stretched their necks to take a look, but seeing his attire and demeanor, as well as the people following him, they didn't dare to come out.

On the other hand, the dogs in the village were not afraid of authority and barked at him from time to time, "wooo" and "bark."

Little Nuonuo had just fallen asleep, and Su Qingqing had only watched a little bit of "A Thousand Gold Prescriptions" when the people from Jin Ya Ya Shop came with Liang Duliu and his two young apprentices.

At the same time, Zheng Tian, ​​who saw outsiders entering the village, also returned to the yard.

As soon as the two sides met, both Yaxing and Liang were stunned.The child who was leading the way ran to the side and quietly poked his head around to watch.

Today, Liang Duliu rode a donkey with people from Jinyaya to the countryside, going further and further until he came to a small fishing village.

He was very confused, could the people living here be willing to ask him to design a house?

But when I saw Zheng Tian, ​​I no longer had any doubts in my mind. I guessed that some family member was bored and wanted to build a villa by the sea to hide from the world.

"Mr. Sir, your wife came to my Jinya dental shop yesterday to make a contract with the craftsman of Duliu. I brought it today." After Pan Da from the dental shop saluted, he pointed at Liang Duliu and introduced, "This is Liang Duliu." It turns out that he came to see the land today."

Liang Duliu made a cross-hand salute to Zheng Tian, ​​but Zheng Tian did not return the gift because their status was not worthy of him returning the gift, nor did he correct his misunderstanding.

He just turned his head and told Jian Jia behind him: "Go and report."

Jian Jiafu saluted: "Here."

Just as she was about to walk into the house, a beautiful figure appeared in front of the main room. It was Su Qingqing who came out after hearing the noise.

Jianjia saluted and said, "Ms. Su, the people from Jinyaya are here with Liang Duliu."

Su Qingqing nodded to her, indicating that she understood.

People in Jinyaya recognized Su Qingqing at a glance. Although she was half-covering her face with a curtain yesterday, her temperament was very obvious and could be distinguished at a glance. She was completely different from ordinary village women.

Immediately he stepped forward with a smile on his face and saluted: "Ms. Su, I brought you Liang Duliu." Su Qingqing nodded slightly and said to Liang Duliu: "The foundation of the house I want to build is next to it. Come on, I will take you there. have a look."

"Okay." Liang Duliu saluted, "Please."

Su Qingqing said to Jianjia again: "Please stay here and help me take care of the child. He just fell asleep."

Jian Jia bowed her knees and said "hey".

Then the group of people walked to the open space to the east of the small courtyard. The basic foundation had been filled in here, and a lot of stones were piled up. They were all brought back by the villagers for Su Qingqing when they went up the mountain.

Liang Duliu watched the apprentice for a while, then walked up to Su Qingqing and began to describe to her how to make it.

Su Qingqing didn't understand this at all. After listening to what he said, she said, "Okay, I'll leave it to you, let's sign the contract."

The people from Jinyaya smiled and were about to step forward to help them make the contract.

Zheng Tian, ​​who was listening silently on the side, said at this time: "I am going to the county government office this afternoon. I can help bring the contract document, just as a witness."

When two parties make a contract these days, the formal contract must be filed with the Yamen to prevent disputes.

However, most people are actually not willing to bother with it, and just agree to it, because it will cost more to enter the yamen.

With the word "official" in two words, the common people are frightened and just want to avoid it.

But if you can hire a Duliu craftsman to build a house, it basically doesn't cost you the money to go to the Yamen to register. So Liang Duliu was used to it, so he immediately agreed.

Pan Da from Yahang is thinking too much. Doesn't this person's words imply that he has a relationship with the government and lets them consider the matter?
However, with his clothes and demeanor, he didn't look like someone from the countryside.

"I wonder who this husband is?" Pan Da accompanied Xing Xin and bent down to ask.

The scholar behind Zheng Tian stood up and said, "My husband is the son of the Zheng family in Xingyang."

I didn’t explain it in too much detail, but those who should understand will naturally understand.

The newly appointed governor of Xunzhou this year is from the Zheng family in Xingyang. It is said that he has a son named Mei Fengyi, which is rare in the world.

Pan Da immediately understood. With the appearance of the husband in front of him, what more should be said?

He hurriedly bent down even lower and said, "It turns out that the governor, Mr. Lang, is your master. I'm being rude."

Liang Du had not expected that the identity of the man in front of him was unusual, but he did not expect it to be so unusual, so he also followed suit and bowed again.

Zheng Tian said calmly: "No need to be polite, you go and sign the contract."

Su Qingqing nodded to Zheng Tian and turned back to Zhang's house first.

Pan Da and Liang both expected to follow quickly. They were all judging the relationship between the governor and the young lady.

To say that Su Qingqing was an ordinary young lady in the village would be hard to believe. After all, there was no one in the peasant family who wore silk.

But it doesn't seem like she has a very high status.If she is a noble lady and does not see her husband at all, she has her own manager to take care of things, so there is no need for the lady to come forward in person.

So only the hermits in the world can explain it.

What's more, there's also the Yaliu Villa nearby, so aren't they all living in seclusion?

The literati of the Tang Dynasty had three aspirations: hermits, immortals and talented scholars.

Sometimes the name "hermit" is a shortcut for Tang Dynasty literati to enter official careers. There is such a thing as "working as a farmer in the morning and ascending to the emperor's hall in the evening". It makes your blood boil when you hear it.


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