pastoral fragrance

Chapter 228
The banquet held at noon was very lively, and most of the people in the village came to have a drink, saying that they wanted to be happy.Those honest peasants looked at the beautiful green brick courtyard of Qiulin's house, and they were envious in their hearts. Thinking about their own family's wealth, if they wanted to build a beautiful farmyard, they would have to wait three months. Five years!

When the banquet was about to start, Xia Yan was also late.Filled with joy, Qiu Lin leaned over and called out sweetly: "Brother Xia Yan, hehe, I've been busy these days, so I forgot to invite you over for a drink."

These days, Qiulin's thoughts are all on the new house, and she really doesn't hear anything outside the window.Speaking of which, it has been several days since I saw Xia Yan, let alone, I still miss him a little!Qiu Lin patted himself on the head in frustration, ouch, why did he forget to invite Brother Xia Yan, what a mistake!
Seeing Qiu Lin's remorseful expression, Xia Yan smiled lightly and said, "Hehe, haven't I become thick-skinned myself?" As for Qiu Lin, he has always been so thick-skinned.I'm used to doing this kind of thing, but I think it's rare and normal.Hey, it seems that his cheek is thick to a certain extent.

He raised his eyes leisurely to look at the blue bricks and small tiles behind Qiulin, the house was really beautiful.It's just that it's going to be winter now, and the front and back of the house are all bare, which is a bit out of place. "This house is so beautiful. It would be great if we planted some bamboo and fruit trees in front of and behind the house in spring. It won't be as bare as it is now." Looking at it this way, the old house still looks lively Some.

Qiulin followed his gaze and saw that there was a glint of light behind Daiwa, which was really a bit of a spoiler on this festive day.Qiu Lin has been with Xia Yan for a long time, and he also understands his temperament.What Xia Yan said was not belittling or showing off, he was just suggesting her from the heart.

Qiu Lin didn't feel embarrassed at the moment, and said her thoughts cheerfully: "Well, there is a large space in the backyard, which is ready to plant bamboo and oak trees. Well, after planting bamboo, you can break bamboo shoots, and you can also weave them. When the oak tree is planted, the acorns are just for the pigs to eat. In front of the yard, some mulberry trees, peach trees, plum trees, etc. are planted, and the fruits are just right to eat! At that time, a vegetable field will be opened on the other side of the yard, and some cucumbers, loofahs and pumpkins will be sprinkled under the fence. What kind of seeds, plant two banyan trees or something in front of the door, just under the big trees to enjoy the shade!"

Uh, I still have to feed some chickens and ducks here, the farm yard with chickens and ducks is so lively.At this moment, the scene of flocks of chickens and ducks, shaded trees, and abundant melons and fruits in the yard has already appeared in Qiulin's mind. How pleasant it will be then!

Xia Yan saw that Qiu Lin became more and more excited as he talked, so he couldn't help but accept the words. "At that time, a chicken coop will be built in the small courtyard, and the farmhouse will be lively only if chickens and dogs jump around. There are also rows of neatly arranged peppers planted under the courtyard wall, which will not take up space and can be used as ingredients. , I think it’s good.” He quite liked the scene of Qiulin clucking in the yard when he was feeding the chickens and ducks, and the hens, roosters, chicks and ducklings in the yard followed her, which looked very comfortable. .

The thoughts in his heart were revealed by Xia Yan, and Qiu Lin raised his bright eyes to look at the young man in front of him as if he had met a bosom friend.I saw that young man was also smiling, his skin was as white as ice and snow in winter, it was particularly eye-catching in this small farmyard.

Looking at Qiulin's eyes as if meeting a friend, Xia Yan seemed to be encouraged, and continued to talk. "At that time, we will feed a cow, a sheep, etc. at home. Your small courtyard is next to the barren slope behind. When the spring grass blooms, isn't there grass all over the field?"

Qiulin laughed heartily when he heard the words, and giggled: "Yes, there are grasses everywhere anyway, so there is no need to bother. It is better to buy a cow, and let uncle and the others make a cart. In the future Our family also has an ox cart!" Qiulin and the others basically went to the town every time they went to the market, selling eggs, dustpans, handkerchiefs and wild vegetables.Every time I rent a bullock cart from Wang Laoer's family, I can get a dozen or so copper coins at a time, which is not worth it.The head of the family raises cattle by itself, so there is no need to rent a cart to go to town in the future.

Xia Yan continued what Qiu Lin hadn't finished saying, "Well, it's best to buy a cow. The cow can give birth to calves in the future, and then there will be more cows in the family."

Qiulin laughed happily, "Brother Xia Yan understands me, I really think so!" Of course a cow is more expensive than a bull, and a cow can sell it in the town after giving birth to a calf.Wouldn't the cost of buying cattle be returned in this way?

Hearing Qiu Lin's high evaluation of him, Xia Yan also laughed a little from ear to ear.Girl, I didn't stay by your side for two years in vain. I can figure out what's on your mind.

The two were chatting and laughing, and the banquet had already begun.The cooks are still in the new house and the old house, but both the stoves are in use, so from time to time I see people shuttling back and forth between the new house and the old house.Qiulin's family also killed two pigs today, so they can buy the banquet, so as not to go to the butcher to sell them again, which is not worth it.The pig was also killed in the old house, and the pig was still raised in the pigpen in the old house. If it would take a lot of effort to drag the pig over there, it would save a lot of trouble there.

The two pigs are domestic pigs and wild boars, and the two pigs add up to nearly [-] catties of meat.When the banquet was held at the moment, the pork and wild boar were cleaned up, and the pig was boiled with red chili flakes, and a pot of cabbage soup was cooked with Xuewangzi and pork liver. Everyone ate it with gusto of.

After the meal was finished, those who came to express their congratulations also left the table one after another, and it was time to leave.At this time, Mrs. Han brought over the pork that had been prepared a long time ago. The relatives who were far away brought about one or two catties of meat, and the relatives who were closer brought five or six catties.The wild pork harvested several ten catties each of the agreeable plum blossoms, Xu Liuer's pagoda tree flowers, and another twenty catties for Mrs. Han's wife Yang. With flamboyant flesh, he smiled very happily.

In this way, there are still a hundred catties of pork and wild pork left, and the pig's feet, pig's head and tail are kept, and the pork and wild pork are left with [-] catties each, and the remaining meat is sold to the killer. Piggy.This pig butcher is from the village, and he doesn't cheat anyone.The pork cost twelve cents a catty. The wild pork is much more delicious than pork. People in the town love to eat it. Usually, there is no market for this kind of food, so a catty of wild pork sells for twenty yuan. money.The two pigs were sold for a total of three taels of silver.There is still a pig at home, and after the new year is over, it will be killed and sold during the spring plowing, and the price will be higher then.

It wasn't until those villagers and their distant relatives had gone away that Qiulin discovered that Aunt Qi had also come today.Ouch, just now I was only focused on telling Brother Xia Yan about the concept of this small courtyard, but I didn't notice these guests.There are Yimo Yiluo and others, don't you think she takes Joe?Ouch, Qiulin stared blankly, then went to the main room to play with the cousins ​​of the uncle's house.

Xia Yan saw that Qiulin's family moved in today, there were many people and things going on, so they didn't stay long after dinner.Before leaving, Mrs. Han put pork and wild boar in his hand, and asked him to take it back and let the medicine boy burn it and eat it.Han's enthusiasm made her unable to refuse, Aunt Han was also tired today, her voice became hoarse, Xia Yan couldn't help saying: "Aunt Han, then I'll take my leave. Drink more water, don't just be busy. "

Han Shi nodded her head like garlic, she had a very good impression of Xia Yan, she waved to him gently, and appreciated his kindness very much.After returning to the house, she drank two large bowls of chrysanthemum tea. She was tired today, and there were guests coming to his house before dawn, so why not greet her politely?I have to watch the butcher and cook a big pot of rice, isn't it too busy?Fortunately, her natal sister-in-law came over, and He Yiniang and Mei Xiangniang were helping in the kitchen, otherwise she would be as busy as a spinning top?

Now seeing those relatives who are far away and the people from the village rushing out of the house in great waves, Han suddenly felt a sense of being at ease.She is tired today, no, she has to lie down on the bed for a while!Han's head was like a paste, and his limbs were weak.In the East Wing, next to the bed, I fell asleep as soon as I closed my eyes.

Over the years, this is the happiest time for Mrs. Yang to visit her eldest daughter's house.There are no more parents-in-law who boss their daughters and sons-in-law around, and no more difficult brothers and sisters-in-law.The family has also undergone earth-shaking changes, and the furniture in the house has also been renovated. It seems that the eldest son and daughter's family is living a peaceful and beautiful life.

Yang sat on the chair and slowly looked around the house, feeling very comfortable.Even now, the front and back of this house are still bare, and when some fruit trees and bamboos are planted in spring, it will look much more comfortable.

Mrs. Yang hadn't been to her eldest daughter's house for many years, and this time she finally came. Mrs. Han and Xu Nanshan naturally wanted her to stay here for a longer period of time.Mrs. Yang also readily accepted. In the early years, it was not convenient for Mrs. Yang to stay with her eldest daughter. The mother-in-law had a bad mouth, and she didn't know how to arrange her in the village after living there for a few days.It's better now, the eldest daughter lives alone, and she doesn't have those top-notch relatives jumping up and down in front of her eyes, so she can live more comfortably.The second aunt lived here for a day, and went home early the next morning with Yimo and the younger ones.It's impossible to have no one to take care of the family, so I was in a hurry to go back.

It has been several days since Qiulin's family moved into the new house. The new house is good, but it is bare even if you look at it from left to right. It is not as lively as the old house.Later, I simply caught some chickens and ducks from the old house and raised them. Walking around in this house, looking at the monotonous yard, I finally became a little angry.

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