Marrying into a poor family

Chapter 6 Tokawan

The next day, Aunt Sang went to Xuanmiao Temple to deliver bath beans, and then went to find her nephew's wife.

Aunt Sang's nephew-in-law, Ms. Zhou, had just returned from washing her clothes and was drying them in the yard. When she saw Aunt Sang coming back, she hurriedly put down her work to pick her up.

Aunt Sang looked at the yard and saw that it was quite clean. She nodded with satisfaction and asked, "Where are the two children?"

"The boss took his sister to Xuanmiao Temple to set up a stall, selling some fruits, cakes and so on."

Mrs. Zhou poured a bowl of water and was about to put some sugar in it when she was stopped by Aunt Sang: "Don't put those useless things. I'm thirsty. Just give me some plain water."

Mrs. Zhou brought some water over and said sarcastically, "There's not even any foam on the tea leaves at home."

In fact, there is only a little bit of sugar left, and the family never dares to eat it, as it is something to entertain guests.

"You, my man has been gone for almost ten years, and you have no intention of remarrying. You can live like this just by keeping your children. It's a good thing."

In fact, Mrs. Zhou was stronger than Aunt Sang at the beginning, and she relaxed after a few years when her children grew older.

Afterwards, Aunt Sang placed the wrapped bath beans on the table. The dark brown bath beans gave off a pleasant fragrance.

"What's this?" Ms. Zhou picked up one in surprise and looked at it. She naturally recognized it as a bath bean. They were sold in grocery stores in town. They said they were from the county, but they were very expensive. She had seen them but had never used them. Pass.

"My girl gave it to me. I can give it away or use it myself." Aunt Sang smiled a little proudly. It's not easy to meet such a master when she goes out to help. If Qin Xiang's mother and daughter hadn't given her something to supplement her nephew from time to time. Wife, life has not been so easy for the mother and son in recent years.

Although the Qin family is having a hard time because of Qin Xiang's illness, it is still much better than many other families.

"Aunt, you can use it yourself. Wouldn't it be a waste of a good thing if you give it to me? Besides, your nephew is gone and I still make it delicious. That's going to get poked in the back."

Rumors can really kill people. Even Qin Xiang had to hastily get married after being rumored.And Aunt Sang has experienced it, so she naturally knows how difficult it is to be a widow.

"You are also stubborn." Aunt Sang glared at her nephew and daughter-in-law, and said patiently: "Next time you go to the market, ask me to take it to Fulin Town and sell it. This is a good thing. I watched the girl add it with my own eyes. I bought a lot of spices, and they smell much better than those sold in the shop. Smell them, do they smell good?"

Whenever Qin Xiang was mentioned, Aunt Sang's eyes lit up with pride. Mrs. Zhou good-naturedly went over to smell it, nodded and said it smelled delicious, and Aunt Sang smiled with satisfaction.

Then, she added: "I'm here to discuss something with you today. My girl is getting married, and she doesn't have a maid by her side. What will happen to my wife if I follow her?"

Zhou blinked and didn't understand what Aunt Sang meant.

"What I mean is, if you are willing, send Lian'er to follow the girl. The girl is a learned person and is good at everything. Lian'er can learn something by following her. I don't know how much the salary will be, at least Let’s have enough food and clothing.”

Mrs. Zhou lowered her head and said nothing. Aunt Sang knew that she was reluctant to let go, so she persuaded her again: "Lian'er is ten years old. Even if you stay, you won't be able to stay for a few years. It's better to let her learn something from the girl, so that she can get married better in the future." family."

"Aunt, I'll ask Lian'er what she wants later. If she doesn't want to, I'm afraid she will hate me." Mrs. Zhou's eyes were red. The family could not survive relying on her to make purses and do some sewing and mending. Fortunately, my aunt gives me some money every month, and my son is also obedient. He goes out looking for money every day. At a young age, he wants to be the pillar of support.

Aunt Sang nodded and said: "This is my idea, I haven't told my wife and others yet, but last night, my wife told me that she wanted to buy a girl for the girl, and then I remembered our Lian'er. "

"I understand aunt's kindness. Aunt, please wait for news from me." Mrs. Zhou still insisted on asking her daughter if she was willing?

Aunt Sang was not unhappy, she said a few more words and left in a hurry.

By the time Aunt Sang got home from the groceries, it was already a little late. She hurried into the kitchen to cook, and Mrs. Su also came in to help.

Mrs. Su never acted like a wife, and she always did all the household chores with Aunt Sang. The two of them talked together, and time passed faster.

Aunt Sang told Madam Su about Lian'er. Madam Su was a little hesitant: "You're only ten years old, isn't she a little young?"

"She's a bit small, but she's very capable, and her temperament is just like her mother's. She's as soft as dough." Aunt Sang's words did not affect the work in hand, and she was very neat. "How about I go talk to Xi'er and see what she wants!" Su didn't have the temperament to make decisions, so she just went to Qin Xi'er.

Qin Xiang was busy making incense in the backyard.

She made balls of more than a dozen kinds of fragrant powders such as agarwood, musk, and white sandalwood with refined honey.

Mrs. Su came in and looked at the balls the size of sycamore trees in surprise, and asked, "What are you doing?"

"These are ten fragrant pills. Washing your face in the morning and evening can make your skin smooth. You don't need to bring sachets or perfume powder to keep your skin scented all day long." Qin Xiang said with a smile, "I'll take some and use them. I'm sure I'll like them."

"Okay, I want to see how useful it is." Su agreed with a smile.

After asking what to do, he also sat down to help, and then told the story about the little girl.

Qin Xiang thought for a while and said: "Aunt Sang wants to help her nephew and daughter-in-law. Our family is indeed short of people. Why don't we call Lian'er to work with Aunt Sang at home and just hire her like Aunt Sang. As for mine. Girl, you’d better go buy one, one that’s fourteen or fifteen years old is fine.”

Qin Xiang didn't expect to get a loyal person, but she wanted at least someone with peace of mind to stay by her side.

"Well, I also think Lian'er is too young." Su Shi nodded and said, "I'll go out and ask this afternoon. I may not be able to find a suitable one."

Qin Xiang's dowry had been prepared a few years ago, and there were not many missing items; even the wedding dress had been made by an embroidery shop in the town, but the money to be paid was not yet available when she went to pick it up.

Seeing Su's frown, Qin Xi smiled and said, "Mom, don't worry. After you prepare these ten-flavored pills, ask someone to send them to the county town and sell them to an incense shop or powder shop, and you can get a sum of money back. When you arrive, Wouldn’t it be more convenient to buy a girl in the county town at that time?”

"Is this ten-flavored pill so valuable?" Mrs. Su looked at the pill in front of her in disbelief.

"Of course, the county may not be able to get all the spices inside. These are all good things that Mr. has accumulated over the years."

When the money comes back and solves the family's urgent needs, Qin Xiang will be able to find time to clean up the shop.

After experiencing too many things, she understood the truth: things should be done first, because haste can easily lead to chaos, and chaos can lead to sorrow.Take things one by one slowly, don't be in a hurry.

Xiao Chenyu came again in the afternoon. He came to give away the money from selling bath beans in the morning.

When Qin Xiang saw it, she saw that the amount was more than double the amount she had ordered before, so she quickly asked what was going on.

Xiao Chenyu smiled lightly, but actually he was quite proud: "I worshiped the bath beans in front of the Patriarch of Sanqing Hall for an hour. Shouldn't these bath beans that have received incense be sold at double the price? Sure enough, as soon as I put them on display, several girls who came to Shangxiang to play all wanted them."

girl?

Qin Xiang was speechless. Is it because these girls are so generous? Is it because of Xiao Chenyu's gentle demeanor or because of the bath beans they have enshrined?
The value of a bath bean doubled after walking around in Sanqing Palace?
Qin Xiang divided the silver into two and gave half to Xiao Chenyu: "You deserve this. Now that you are preparing for the wedding, you should also need it."

"We are indeed in urgent need of money, so I won't refuse."

Seeing Xiao Chenyu quickly put away the money, Qin Xiang felt that it was quite easy to talk to this person.

Then, he took out the ten-flavor pills he made today, placed a whole box of ten-flavor pills in front of Xiao Chenyu, and said, "I would like to trouble you to help me send them to the county to sell them. If possible, can you help me?" Shall I buy a maid?"

Xiao Chenyu looked at Shi Xiang Wan and pondered for a moment before saying, "I can sell things, but I may not be able to look at people."

Then, he raised his eyes and looked at Qin Xiang's invitation: "How about you go to the county seat with me tomorrow?"

　Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and I wish everyone a happy holiday!I got a little drunk on the reunion night, so I will add another chapter today. Thank you for your support and love!Will keep updating in the future!
　　
　
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