The skilled widow is busy farming

Chapter 49 Exchange Money
"I'll give you 500 taels. Do you think it's appropriate? This is my maximum authority. If it's more, I'll have to report it to the owner. It'll take a long time. I'm afraid you won't be able to wait."

The shopkeeper's authority is not that high, but it is not as small as he said. It is at least 1000 taels of authority.

Xiu Niang was the head of a family in her previous life, so she was very knowledgeable about these things.

"800 taels. I guarantee that we will not be in the jewelry business except for my own family. Your family will use it and no one else will."

"Seven hundred taels."

"Eight hundred, if you don't like me, find someone else."

"Okay, you're great."

The level and foundation can be seen in two sentences. The shopkeeper can't hold Xiu Niang. They know each other's hearts well and know the bottom line, which gives them leeway. There is no need to test back and forth.

"I want half gold, half silver, and some copper coins."

"Zhong, please wait a moment."

Xiu Niang exchanged some gold, just in case. Gold is hard currency, and she planned to keep it to build a house, buy fields or buy a shop later.

The silver is reserved to supply the winery, and the copper coins are used to buy salt and other things.

The shopkeeper took out the gold and silver and gave them two large packages. "

"Just a little bit, after excluding the money for custom-made jewelry, there are still more than 700 taels."

Customized jewelry is quite expensive. Xiu Niang only has drawings. The jewelry she customized is made of gold and ruby ​​inlays. It is for her sister-in-law to use when going out for socializing and entertaining. It is considered as a gift to herself.

Gold jewelry was customized for both Qing'er and her daughter, and small pearls were used as embellishments. This girl was happy to have a little more pain.

"You pick Ruby, our new pigeon blood."

The shopkeeper was very discerning and took out the gems.

"Yes, I'll use this big one, and I'll take these pair of pearls. Let's calculate the money together."

"Okay, after excluding the gem money, there are still more than 400 taels left."

Gemstones and pearls are very expensive, so she picked the best ones. The big pigeon blood ones were used to support her sister-in-law. The pearls were as big as a thumb, and they would not go down in price as a dowry for Qing'er in the future.

"If you have good drawings in the future, you can bring them over and I will give you cash."

The shopkeeper's attitude is very respectful, and you can tell it from the drawings. He is by no means a simple figure, and not everyone can sell hundreds of taels with just two strokes.

"Sure, maybe I'll come back next time. When the things are ready, take them to Li's Jixiang Tavern. I said Sister-in-law Ping asked me to deliver them."

"understood."

"I'm leaving."

Xiu Niang is not afraid that he will not give him something, and a businessman will not have such small eyes.

"You walk slowly."

There were more than 400 taels left, and I exchanged them for two gold ingots, plus some broken silver. The shopkeeper gave me all the broken silver, which is easy to use.

Xiu Niang thought about it in her mind and found that it was almost enough, but it might not be enough to run the weaving workshop. We will talk about it later, and we will do it one by one first, and don't rush for a while.

I will keep this money for myself and plan to buy fields for Brother Qun and Brother Chun.

After walking around and returning to the tavern, she saw a lot of customers, so she didn't disturb the busy people.

I drank a glass of water and sat at the door waiting for the villagers to return to the village.

The sister-in-law brought a bowl of soup and a pack of snacks.

"Bring the snacks back to Grandma and Brother Chun."

Xiu Niang ate a bowl of rice wine dumplings to cushion her stomach, and two pieces of milk roll cakes. She loved this snack.

Ever since Brother Zhang could make snacks, there has been no shortage of snacks at home. The sister-in-law would bring all kinds of snacks home for the children to eat, and she would also share some with Sister-in-law Lin, Brother Zhang, and Fourth Grandpa.

After a while, everyone in the village arrived, drank a cup of tea and returned to the village.

"Second sister-in-law, you are back."

Li Heng had just returned from ethnic studies.

"Brother Rui, come here and bring you two pens, ink, and ginseng. Go back to the examination room to make ginseng water to drink."

"Sister-in-law, why are you spending money again? I don't need such good ginseng."

Li Heng sighed.

"Don't talk nonsense. You have to use good pen and ink at critical moments, otherwise it will be a mess. Let's see, okay?"

"Thank you, Second Aunt. This is really good. This ink stick is very expensive. It's a good thing."

Li Rui touched something and was full of praise.

"The success or failure of entering the examination room depends on it. You can't be careless. You can use a good pen and ink at ordinary times, but not at critical moments. I also bought some fabrics to make clothes. I will make you two good-looking clothes before you go to the capital. It will be useful when you go out as a guest. .”

"Thank you, sister-in-law, I asked you to spend money again." Li Heng bowed his head and thanked her.

"Silly boy, move your things in for me."

"Hey!"

"Auntie, I also want a robe of this color."

Li Rui approached Xiu Niang and acted coquettishly.

"Okay, you have your share."

"Thank you auntie."

Li Rui smiled happily.

"It's time to spend all the money. It's so annoying."

The mother-in-law felt distressed and helpless. Xiu Niang loved her children and was willing to spend money on them, but she felt sorry for her daughter-in-law's hard work.

"Mom, I'm not short of money. I sold a few jewelry pictures, so I have money."

"As for you, keep your mouth shut and your money tight. Don't go around telling people that you are rich. Don't show off your wealth. Do you know?"

Her mother-in-law glared at her.

"I know my mother loves me. I spend money on my children, but I don't feel bad. I also bought fabrics for you and my grandparents, my second uncle and aunt, and my sister-in-law, and then made clothes for my grandfather and grandpa. Grandpa and Grandma Lin also bought some gifts, so they have to worry a lot about the work in the tavern."

"Well, you should buy this. You can arrange it later and ask the brothers to send it over. He represents the eldest son of the second wife and should show his face."

"Zhong, I remember."

"Grandma, my sister-in-law has brought you some snacks. I'll put them in the cabinet for you. Remember to eat them. Don't give them all to Brother Chun. If you only eat sweets, your teeth will break."

"it is good."

Grandma smiled.

I made bacon stir-fry at noon, but the man was busy and didn't come back, so he asked the group of brothers to send the food to the wine shop.

After the establishment of the winery, my grandfather and father-in-law worked almost all the time in the winery. They wished they could sleep in the winery and devoted themselves wholeheartedly to the winery.

Xiuniang didn't do any work in the afternoon, so she led Qing'er and Yingzi to learn how to drink tea and play the piano. The two children could already play the entire piece.

"Come, let me teach you how to order tea."

We all need to learn music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and tea art. We have many skills but we don't have to stress ourselves out. The entertainment room taught the two girls crafts. At the same time, they learned to be calm and indifferent. Once they have the ability, they will naturally have a relaxed and not tense attitude, and they will have self-confidence.

The sister-in-law almost never asked her daughter about her son's studies. She knew that Xiu Niang would teach the children, so even when she saw her slapping the child's hand, she would hide out without asking.

Li Mao and his wife saw how much Xiu Niang truly cared about her children, and never doubted her love for her children.

"Second Aunt, why can't I draw a picture?"

Qing'er pouted in frustration.

"Isn't it just Yangchun Baixue? I'll beat you."

As soon as Xiu Niang got started, she quickly showed the beautiful Yangchun Baixue to them.

"Well, isn't this quite simple? This is just a thing. Don't be too nervous. Just be patient and it will come out."

"Then I'll try again, and you'll still do well."

Qing'er plucked up the courage to start learning again.

"When your second brother finishes his exam in a few days, I will take you back to my parents' house to play. Yingzi will also go, and I will take you to play. My parents' family also has little sisters about the same age as you. My cousin-in-law is back and invited me home. have a look."

"Okay, I'll go with you, don't let anyone bully you."

"Fool, no one bullies me."

Xiuniang hugged Qing'er and touched her little face happily, smiling from the bottom of her heart.

"Are you taking us to see the world?"

Yingzi played Yangchun Baixue and grinned happily.

"Yes, go and see what official girls are like, and you will know why I want you to learn this."

Every step Xiu Niang takes has her own intention.

"Okay, I'll listen to you. Anyway, my mother said to just listen to you, talk less and learn more."

Yingzi muttered.

Xiu Niang touched her face and smiled.

(End of this chapter)