Fair Lady

In this era, identity and family status are a gap that is difficult to bridge in the eyes of ordinary people.

Therefore, even though Xia Linxuan and his wife were gone before, the neighbors who cared about the three children still hoped to gather everyone's meager strength for Shujie to participate in the autumn exam.As long as Shujie is admitted to Juren, he can hope to get a job in the government, and the life of the three brothers and sisters will be guaranteed in the future.

In the eyes of these market neighbors, being admitted to Juren and getting an official position is already a great thing, something they dare not hope for.That is to say, everyone on Xitang Street knows that Shujie has a talent for reading since he was a child, and he passed the examination of scholar when he was less than 15 years old. Otherwise, he would not dare to think about it. thing.

But what they didn't expect was that the shy young man back then was now the number one scholar in both civil and military affairs, and he was still a close minister of the emperor according to those people.

The neighbors are not very clear about the official title of "Emperor's close minister", but the village head Zhang Shiwen said that it is someone who can talk to the emperor, the emperor?How far away from them!They only know that they are nervous and afraid when they see the county magistrate, because a word from the county magistrate can make them very unlucky, but look, even the magistrate is respectful to Master Jie.

Seeing the three Shujie brothers and sisters walking towards them, except for Shuyao who couldn't see her face clearly with the veiled hat, the two Shujie brothers all had smiling faces, just like they lived on Xitang Street before, but their bodies exuded more and more. The more obvious nobility still makes people look up to them.

Some of the neighbors thought they should salute, but they didn't.Some wanted to call out "Master Jie" and "Brother Jie" as before, but couldn't call out after rubbing their hands, and more people just stood there in a daze...

Shujie brought his younger siblings together and bowed to everyone: "Uncle Zhang, Uncle Li, Aunt Li, all the uncles and aunts in the neighborhood, Shujie came back with his younger siblings to thank everyone! Thank you neighbors for your constant help and care!"

The neighbors rushed to return gifts in various ways, or shook their heads and waved their hands in embarrassment: "Where is there? How can there be? We didn't do anything, but we got the honor of the three of you children." Back then they said yes If the family saves a little, they can support the three brothers and sisters and allow Shujie to continue his scientific research.But later, instead of needing their help, these three children, Shujie often gave them some fresh prey.Later, a tofu shop was opened, and people from almost every family got job opportunities in the shop or tofu shop one after another, and had a stable income.To say thanks, they should thank the three brothers and sisters of Shujie.

Zhang Shiwen smiled and said: "Okay, everyone, don't push around, they are all neighbors in the neighborhood. They all grew up watching Brother Jie's three brothers and sisters. These three children are like Brother Xia and his younger siblings, they are all children of righteousness, everyone Seeing the outside world too much hurt the child's heart. So it's the same, the child is promising, and he is still our brother Xia's child."

Uncle Li said with a naive smile: "Hey, that's it. That's it. Master Jie, Aunt Mei said that you will be here today. Your aunt steamed peanut red bean cake early in the morning and said that you three brothers and sisters like it, and... also Draw an auspicious omen."

Shujie said happily: "Thank you Aunt Li, we have been here for more than half a year, and I miss the peanut and red bean cake made by Aunt Li very much." Slightly."

Peanut and red bean cake symbolizes the birth of flowers, good luck, and rising every step of the way. Generally, it is only made during the Chinese New Year.For ordinary people.Glutinous rice, peanuts, red dates, red beans, and sugar are all precious ingredients, even if they are made once a year.It is also reluctant to add more ingredients, and most of them use much cheaper indica rice flour and mix it with glutinous rice flour to make cakes, and the taste is naturally much worse.

Aunt Li's skill in making peanut and red bean cakes is full of praise even for Yen Zirou, who is good at making pastries. To make delicious peanut and red bean cakes, not only takes a lot of materials, but also requires a lot of effort and ingenuity.

Because Zhen Zirou often sends delicious food to the Li family next door, and reciprocates, in order to give the best peanut and red bean cakes to the three Shujie brothers and sisters, the peanut and red bean cakes that Aunt Li makes every year during the Chinese New Year are full of ingredients and authentic taste. Fragrant and loose, delicate and soft, waxy but not sticky, chewing, the mouth is full of sweetness of peanuts, red beans, and red dates, which makes people love it.

Because of the auspicious meaning, when Shujie went to Damingfu City to take the autumn exam, Aunt Li specially steamed peanut and red bean cakes for Chunsheng to send to Damingfucheng the day before the exam.Last year, the day before the three brothers and sisters went to Beijing, Aunt Li steamed another bed of peanut and red bean cakes for them to eat on the road.In the eyes of the three Shujie brothers and sisters, the peanut and red bean cake made by Aunt Li is no worse than the rare food rewarded by the palace, and the most precious thing is Aunt Li's heart.

As a food eater, what I hope most is that the eater will like it. Seeing that the three brothers and sisters of Shujie are still thinking about eating the peanut red bean cake they made, the joy and joy on their faces are not fake. Aunt Li's face is full of Is gratified and satisfied.Their family is already preparing to move south, and they don't know if there will be a chance to make cakes for the three children in the future?

Uncle Li and Aunt Li are from Sioux City in the south. Uncle Li still has his parents in his hometown.The yard on Xitang Street where they live is a long-term lease from a fellow villager. They wanted to buy the yard when the lease expires next year when they have almost saved enough money, repair it, and build two more houses to bring the elderly , but also to prepare for Chunsheng's marriage.

Who knew that Xitang Street was suddenly expropriated, and the housing prices in the entire Yulin County jumped three times. Now, for their family, buying a yard in Yulin County has become a luxury. Wouldn't it be much easier to renovate and expand a dilapidated house than in Yulin County?What they can't bear to part with is the good neighborhood relationship, the ten-year relationship in Yulin, and Chunsheng's stable job at Michelle Tofu Factory. Chunsheng was just promoted to manager two months ago.

Thinking of this, a trace of melancholy flashed across Aunt Li's smiling face: "I like to eat, so my aunt will make it for you. When I go back to Su City, it will be difficult for my aunt to make it for you."

"Aunt Li, are you leaving Yulin?" Shuyao asked anxiously, making a decision so quickly?Are they late?

Aunt Li was about to say something, but was stopped by Uncle Li: "What do you say on such a good day? Isn't this a final decision yet? The three children haven't entered the house yet, go and help steam the cake again, just right for the children Let’s make snack pads. Those who came back this way must be hungry.”

Aunt Li quickly responded: "Yes, yes, you see I am really confused, I will steam cakes now."

Aunt Mei took Aunt Li's hand and said with a smile: "I knew that the young master and the young lady like to eat the cakes you made, and they have already been steamed."

Shujie thought for a while, and said to Zhang Shiwen: "Uncle Zhang, Uncle Li and Aunt Li, please stay here tonight. Go back slowly, Shujie has something to discuss with you." It is better to arrange this matter as soon as possible, so that the neighbors can make arrangements .

The three of Zhang Shiwen naturally agreed. With Shujie's current status, he was still willing to discuss matters with them. Thinking about it, he felt that he had some face.

Shujie's grandmother Zhao He also came with her eldest aunt Zhang and youngest grandson Zhao Tianyou.Tian En was talking to them, and Mother Liu was also accompanying them.

Zhao Heshi looked at Tian En who had become a lot more cheerful and seemed like a different person, with mixed feelings.Tianen is now studying with the shopkeeper in the Michelle Tofu shop. He never thinks that he is "Master Cousin" superior to others, and he is down-to-earth and diligent.He is also polite and sensible, and he is very popular with everyone from top to bottom.I also have more confidence in myself, and naturally become more and more cheerful.

Seeing the three brothers and sisters of Shujie approaching, Zhao He stretched out his hands excitedly: "Jieer..."

Shujie quickly walked a few steps forward and held Zhao He's hand: "Grandma, how are you?"

Zhao He nodded straightly: "Okay, okay, grandma is very good. Yao'er and Wen'er come and let grandma see. Hehe, I have grown taller again. You asked Aunt Mei to send you money. Grandma bought two small In the yard, you two uncles each have one, now the noodle shop at home is open, and some sauerkraut is also sold in the backyard, our life is very good now, you don’t have to worry.”

Because the imperial court vigorously developed the economy and encouraged business, more and more merchants came and went in Yulin Town, which has a geographical advantage.Although the shop that Wang Xi helped the Zhao family set up was not a prosperous shop, it was located in a place where merchants concentrated. In addition, the business of the Zhao family noodle shop was honest, with sufficient portions and good taste, so the business was quite good.

The Zhao Dabao brothers all felt that if they knew this, they would have returned to Yulin a few years ago, it would be better than leaving their hometown and being driven out of Haicheng by bullies in the end.The location of their sauerkraut workshop in the past is also a prosperous shop now.

Fortunately, they came back this time with the help of the three Shujie brothers and sisters, so they were able to go so smoothly.The two brothers Zhao Dabao felt very guilty. They had neglected to take care of Shujie, their nephew, for many years, but when they were in trouble, they used the money funded by their nephew to buy a house.

However, when Zhao Heshi gave them their respective house deeds, he solemnly warned them that they were not allowed to talk to Shujie in the future. When the brothers came to ask for it, they not only lost face to their sister (sister), but also to the old Zhao family, and also made Shujie lose face in front of a pair of younger siblings.

Shujie was taught by the Zhen family since he was a child, and the backers of the three brothers and sisters in recent years are also friends of the Zhen family. Even the gift from the royal family to the three brothers and sisters is also because of the Zhen family, and has nothing to do with their Zhao family.But when Shujie became famous, they came to ask for favors. Didn't they shame Shujie and Shujie's mother Zhao in front of those nobles?

Zhao He doesn't understand any major truths, she only knows that "people need face, trees need skin", their old Zhao family can't do such shameless things, let alone let their daughter feel ashamed of Zhen's in the ground, She couldn't lift her head up in front of Zhen Shi.

Both brothers Zhao Dabao nodded approvingly, and the eldest daughter-in-law Mrs. Zhang also agreed, only Mrs. Cheng muttered, with a look of reluctance.However, although Zhao Erbao is honest, he is scary when he is stubborn. He respects his dead sister very much, and he agrees with his mother's words very much. He can't tolerate Cheng's words on this matter.Especially when Zhao He and the others came back from the capital, he felt ashamed of his sister after hearing what Zhao He said about Cheng's "scandalous incident" in the capital. Her words really let her know that it is more frightening for an honest person to get angry.

Moreover, after Zhao Heshi returned to Yulin, the two brothers Zhao Dabao really separated, and Zhao Heshi followed Zhao Dabao.

After the two brothers Zhao Dabao separated, although they still run the noodle restaurant and sauerkraut business together, the brothers settled their accounts clearly, Zhao Dabao accounted for [-]% of the shares, and Zhao Erbao [-]%.Because the money for setting up the shop came from Zhao Dabao’s wife’s private money, the land and house deeds of the shop belonged to the big house.

Cheng knew very well that ever since the incident happened in Haicheng, let alone Zhao He and Zhao Dabao had a big grudge against her, even Zhao Erbao was dissatisfied with her. What she said had no effect in this family. , really angered Zhao Erbao, there is no guarantee that she will not be suspended and go back to Haicheng.Besides, even if she wanted to do something, Shujie wouldn't give her face, the three brothers and sisters were not easy to deal with.

After hearing Zhao Heshi's words, Shujie hugged his younger brother and sister's shoulders one by one, feeling warm in his heart.When Zhao Heshi and the others left Beijing, Shuyao handed over a letter of trust to Zhang Gui and brought it to Aunt Mei, asking her to ask Wang Xi to help the Zhao family find a shop, and also asked Zhao Heshi to send 500 taels of silver.Shujie only found out about these things later on. He knew that his younger siblings didn't want him to worry, and he was also touched by their thoughtfulness. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)

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