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Leaving from Zhou Mansion, the siblings sent the ox cart and went straight to the market.

Some people recognized them, and soon made room for her siblings.

A total of 180 eggs were skewered on 36 skewers, 24 skewers went to the gate of the Zhou Mansion, and now there are only eight skewers left.

She is not in a hurry with dozens of eggs.She didn't have to worry about selling it at all, even if she couldn't sell it and take it home, she still made enough money today.

Seeing that someone else had vacated the space for her, Qiao Mingjin nodded in thanks, and put down the basket together with Mingheng.

"Little lady, what are you selling? Don't sell firewood anymore?"

an old lady asked.The people next to him also looked over curiously.The straw covered the face, which was quite tight.

Qiao Mingjin was panting. Although these dozens of eggs were not heavy, it was not an easy task to carry them all the way.

Mingheng then said: "It's still selling firewood. In this basket are the eggs sold by the villagers." After speaking, he quickly lifted the straw from the basket.

"Huh? Little lady, are you an egg?"

"How is this strung together?"

"Oh, it's quite fresh."

All the people who were still setting up stalls surrounded them.

The siblings looked at the people who gathered around to join in the fun, and were a little surprised. Is it so fresh?

Surrounded by some villagers like her who come to market to sell their own products, Qiao Mingjin and Mingheng are also very generous to answer every question, explaining the reason.

This egg not only attracts people who sell things around, but also attracts a lot of customers who come to buy things.

Everyone was amazed and grabbed a bunch of them to watch.

Strike while the iron is hot, Qiao Mingjin and his brother quickly sold all the remaining eggs.

Ming Heng was a quick talker, and added two Wen to each string of eggs.Those who came to buy it looked fresh, and they did add straw and labor, so it was fresh for the first time, and no one cared about the extra two pennies.

Eggs are also one of the best gifts these days.Which family has no children and relatives?If someone gives birth to one's own children or relatives, this egg is a must-carry gift.

These days, the means of transportation are backward, and they are swaying all the way. For fear of breaking the eggs, many people carefully hold them in their arms all the way.

It's good now, with such a good method, you don't have to worry about wrinkling your new clothes, but it can save you a lot of worry.If the eggs were beaten on the way, it would not be a good sign to send them to someone else's house.

Many villagers who came to buy, and even sold things, asked Qiao Mingjin how to tie straw.

Qiao Mingjin was also generous. He didn't want to sell something that he knew at first glance, so he taught it enthusiastically.

The eggs of the siblings sold out quickly, and Ming Heng was so happy that he couldn't see his teeth.Those who came late were still lamenting, but Ming Heng said that there will be more tomorrow, please come early.

With smiles on their faces, they put the basket on the pole and carried it on their shoulders with great agility, and the two sisters left the market.

Qiao Mingjin bought a small carving knife and a little red paint.Then I went to the butcher's shop and cut pork belly three times for twenty yuan a catty, which cost her five hundred yuan.

The siblings put the meat into the basket, looked at each other, and couldn't help but be dumbfounded, this meat is really unbearable.

He didn't dare to buy anything else anymore, so he took the ox cart and hurried on his way.

Ming Heng will only have time to ask his sister: "Sister, what are you buying so much meat for?"

"Give it to the uncle, uncle and our family."

"Sister wants to go back to Yun Family Village?"

"Yeah." While answering and seeing no one on the road, he untied his burden and started counting the money.

The first 24 strings got 11 taels of silver, and the later eight strings got 65 Wen.In addition to 25 Wen for selling firewood, 180 Wen for buying carving knives and paint, 190 Wen for buying meat, and [-] Wen for [-] eggs. The remaining ten taels and [-] four essays.

More than ten taels!I can finally see the silver!Qiao Mingjin happily talked and laughed with Mingheng all the way...

The bullock cart wobbled all the way and finally arrived at Yunjia Village.

"Grandma, Dad, my sister is back!"

Unexpectedly, Ming Yu's thin voice was quite loud.Qiao Mingjin smiled, tied the ox cart to the big tree at the door, and entered the house with Mingheng carrying the basket.

"Grandma, dad!" Qiao Mingjin looked at the two people who came out very affectionately, as if she was born and raised here.

"Why are you back? Where are Wan'er and Ming Qi? Where did the ox cart come from?"

"It belongs to sister Xiu. We didn't come from home, we just came back from Qingchuan County."

As soon as Qiao Mingjin finished speaking, Mingyu went into the kitchen and came out with two glasses of cold boiled water.

Qiao Mingjin took it, raised her head and drank it all, and asked her to pour it again.

She didn't have much time to stay in Yunjia Village, so she called Ming Heng to see if her eldest cousin was there, or she could ask her uncle to come over.

Seeing Ming Heng trotting out the door with two skewers of pork belly, Qiao Mingjin told what happened after the separation.

"You mean you chop firewood and sell it?"

Looking at the granddaughter sitting beside her, Lan couldn't believe it for a moment.

Father Qiao also looked at her. This daughter has been taught by her mother to be like a lady of everyone since she was a child. She can't get out of the door easily. That hand is just a hand with a needle and a thread. Go, go chop firewood and sell it?

"Yes, grandma. Only selling firewood does not cost money, and Ming Heng and Ming Qi can also help me. These days I have been selling firewood with Ming Heng at the market, and a car can sell for 65 yuan!"

Seeing Qiao Mingjin's happy face, Mrs. Lan took Qiao Mingjin's hand and opened it for a closer look. Seeing the scars on the palm and fingers with bone spurs, her heart ached unbearably.

He kept stroking Qiao Mingjin's hair with his hands, and said with a sob: "Grandma still has some silk thread here. You can take it back and embroider a large embroidery picture, and it can be sold for a few taels of silver."

Qiao Mingjin smiled and said, "It's okay, grandma. The larger ones will take several months to embroider. When we can get the money, we will all starve to death. It's fine now, and I'll start tomorrow." You don’t have to go every day, just send it every other day. There is still one day to rest at home, and I can do other things. This kind of wood cutting is not a long-term solution.”

Father Qiao looked at this daughter, feeling a little sour in his heart.It was because he was useless that he let his children endure hardships with him. With his body, he couldn't even get off the ground!

Very frustrating.

Qiao Mingjin glanced at him and knew that he was feeling bad, so she told him about the folks asking her to sell eggs.I can still make some small money selling eggs. I was lucky enough to earn 11 taels of silver today!Then he dug out the twelve taels of silver in the bundle and showed them both.

Qiao's family raised several chickens and saved some eggs. Qiao Mingjin saw that the two of them were surprised and dared not write a letter, so she asked Mingyu to fetch some straw and some eggs, and demonstrated it to them.

Both Lan and Qiao's father were amazed when they saw it.Ming Yu held it in her hands happily, looked at it again and again, and quickly strung the remaining eggs together in the same way.The finished product is even better than Qiao Mingjin's.

After a while, Mother Qiao and Ming Jue also rushed back from the field, and Ming Heng also came with Yun Jin and Uncle Yun.

A few people naturally had a burst of excitement.

Everyone was silent for a while when they heard that Qiao Mingjin was chopping firewood for sale these days.Although I know it's hard work, it's the best way so far.

Yun Jin looked at Qiao Mingjin and said, "Don't work too hard, how can you, a woman, chop those big firewood? Our two families will never let you and Wan'er have nothing to eat. The bed will be made in a few days." Alright, then I'll pull it over for you."

After hearing this, Qiao Mingjin said with a smile: "It's okay, I can chop the big ones and pick up the small ones, and I will pay attention to rest. By the way, this time I have to ask my uncle and big cousin one thing."

He took out the ten taels of silver in the bag, and told what happened this morning again.

Handing the ten taels of silver to Uncle Yun, he said, "The ox at the door belongs to Sister Xiu, and the field will be busy soon, so I can't borrow that ox any more. We don't have the strength to walk." I can’t do anything. My cousin and uncle took the money to help me buy a cow and make a pair of car boards, so that it would be easier for us to go out. First, I don’t know how to choose a cow, and second, I also need to drill eyes when buying a cow. , when my cousin buys it and sends it over, I just say it’s fine as a gift from my natal family.”

Several people nodded.

These few people are all weak, and they have no fields and no land. They have to go to the city to sell everything they eat, and it is true that they have no legs.

Uncle Yun took the money and said, "Okay, I'll send it to you when I find it. But it doesn't take so much, eight taels is enough."

Qiao Mingjin said: "The uncle will take the money first, and if there is any left over, he will help me see if I can make four beds. Then get some pots, simple furniture and so on, and if it is right, help me buy a big one." The water tank. The one at home is too small and old. It was left by someone else.”

After hearing this, Uncle Yun and Yun Jin nodded repeatedly, saying that they would help with it as soon as possible.

Several people talked about the three pieces of meat again, and they all said that they would cut half of them and ask Qiao Mingjin to take them back, but Qiao Mingjin hurriedly pushed them away.Mrs. Lan glanced at her granddaughter, and also helped to stop her. After all, it was her granddaughter's filial piety, and it would be nice for the two families to help her more in the future.

Because of the long distance, the two children Qiao Mingjin was not at ease at home. After sitting for less than half an hour, the siblings drove away in a bullock cart...

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