hairpin family

Chapter 221 Practice
Therefore, when Qin Zhao changed into a half-worn white folded cloth gown with only a room of light gauze covering it, a belt embroidered with cloud patterns around his waist, and only a jasper and bamboo hairpin tied up in a bun on his head, he looked refreshed. When he came out, he saw Li Huaida standing in the shade of a tree with a dazed expression on his face.

Qin Zhao did something wrong, coughed, and thought to Yun who was sending her out: "Zisu will take care of things in the yard. I see that you are always busy, so let's go to the field with me today." Turn it on, maybe you will marry someone in the future, and the small family also has a field, so you have to know some farming things."

Yun Xiang could be regarded as the son of the royal family, three generations of grandparents are servants of the Qin family, they have lived in the royal residence since birth, how do they know about farming?The words of the princess...

Yun Xiang felt a heartbeat.

If she was like the other maids and found a similar one in the mansion to marry when she reached her age, where would she have any land?
But how dare she speak at this moment, let alone her own marriage, she is too embarrassed to speak up.

Seeing Li Huaida standing there in a daze, Yun Xiang couldn't help but panic, could it be that the princess saw something?She is only 12 years old, how can she understand this?Or are you thinking too much?Yun Xiang was relieved, the princess might just say it casually, but he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

"Yes, the maidservant is with the princess. It's just that the sun is a bit hot, why don't the maidservant go back and help the princess take a veil?"

"No need." Qin Zhao said with a smile. Although women love beauty, she doesn't think there is anything wrong with being tanned. Besides, her skin color is fair, and it is difficult to tan. But turn around, What's the point? Wouldn't it be self-inflicted to wear a veil in the already hot weather?What's more, how could the sun be so strong this early in the morning?
Li Huaida also came back to his senses at this moment, originally he saw Qin Zhao's personal maids, and his eyes were calm and generous, but now he glanced at Yun Xiang and turned his face away , I don’t know where to put my eyes.It was extremely awkward.Qin Zhao looked funny, thinking that these two people had feelings for each other.

But Yun Xiang will not be able to marry for a while, so it's better to see how the two of them will do in the future. If they really like each other, it's for Yun Xiang's happiness, and she doesn't mind making them happy.Then there is Xiaoqiu, with a stepmother like Yun Xiang, she will not be able to suffer in the future. If Li Huaida marries a stepwife outside, who knows if it will treat Xiaoqiu well?That girl, Qin Zhao really cared about it, probably because of empathy, she put all her love for her sister Yuanzi on Xiaoqiu.How can you be willing to suffer for the small ball?

She was watching a play here, but the two of them had their own thoughts. The three of them went together, and the atmosphere was extremely awkward.

Li Huaida, on the other hand, just felt that the road to the field today was shorter out of thin air.It usually takes a stick of incense to go, but today, it seems that I have reached the end of the field before leaving.

I saw the farmers were busy in the field sweating profusely.Because it had to go through one wall, the sun was fierce in summer, and the adobe that had been removed was completely dry in two or three days.At this moment, those who moved the adobe were moving the adobe, and those who were building the wall were building the wall. In the open space not far away, there were farmers who were stepping on the river mud brought in to remove the adobe with their bare feet.At the bare walls that have been built, there are also Zhuang Han who are building scaffolding.

Qin Zhao saw that the scaffolding was still made of willow and bamboo. After thinking about it, he still felt that it was not strong enough. The ironware in this dynasty was under the control of the court, so naturally the greenhouse could not be used. During the heavy rain and heavy rain, the greenhouse was still not strong enough, so I tried the weight, and felt that it was too much. The greenhouse with half a wall has a much larger area than the arched greenhouse, and it can bear the load of the bracket The requirements are also high, so I discussed with Li Huaida that it is better to use wood for this frame.

Speaking of business, Li Huaida also put away all his thoughts and cheered up to discuss with Qin Zhao.

Fortunately, there used to be wood for building a breeding factory in the farm, so Qin Zhao asked Li Dalai to order people to prepare the wood.Qin Zhao said the size of the wood, and there were ready-made farmers who could do woodwork, and it took only half a day to transport them over.

When it was finished, everyone tried it out, and it turned out to be much stronger than the bamboo frame, so they settled on it.

It's just that the timber on Zhuangzi is limited, so Li Da didn't hesitate, and went to the city to buy timber in the afternoon.

Summer was originally the slack time for farming. In addition to weeding the fields, the farmers also did the work that the women on the farm did. It didn't require strong labor to do it. Li Da then gathered all the people to build a greenhouse. In just one day, more than a dozen sheds were built upside down. At this rate, all the greenhouses on [-] mu of land will be successfully built by the end of July.As long as Li Huaida's tarpaulins are finished, the work will be completed in August, just in time for the first round of autumn planting.

In the blink of an eye, it was the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, and Qin Zhao returned to the city. Since he did not plan to return to the palace for a long time, apart from Qin Feng and four other guards, he only brought Zisu and Yun Xiang to follow.Because thinking about Yun Xiang, she has been serving Shan Xiaoying since she lived in the palace, and she helped Shan Xiaoying pack her clothes before returning to the farm, but Qin Zhe lived in Yinyuan, so she couldn't get rid of it Human, Qin Zhe is a man, and he may not care about small things, but Qin Zhao, a younger sister, can't help but think carefully for him. Yun Xiang is careful and calm. With her taking care of Qin Zhe's diet and daily life, Qin Zhao can feel at ease .What's more, because of her presence, Her Royal Highness Princess Jinyang did not send the deacon's maid to Yinyuan.

After entering the city, Qin Zhao went straight to Xinchangfang.

Shan Xiaoying is not there, but Bajie and Ashu are talking about something.

Seeing Qin Zhao, both of them were overjoyed, and when the maid served Qin Zhao tea, Bajie laughed and said, "I expected you to come today, but I didn't expect you to arrive until noon, look at this face." Khan, did you come here on horseback? Why don’t you take a carriage? Have you had your lunch? If it doesn’t work, I’ll let someone do it for you.”

Ah Shu also laughed when he heard this, looked at Bajie and said, "Now Balang knows how to be considerate. If it was in the past, he would never have thought that he would say these words."

Bajie laughed and giggled.

Qin Zhao also said with a smile: "What brother Ashu said is that Bajie is really different. He is considerate now. I am a righteous sister, but I just got the honor of others. But I am really I'm hungry, I could have arrived half an hour earlier, I thought I could still catch up with the meal time, but I don't know why today, the guards at Nanxun Gate are extremely strict, if I hadn't reported to the palace I don’t know how long I’ll have to wait. Just ask someone to give me something to eat. Then someone will bring you some cold water. I’m sweating all over. I’ll wash my face first, and then I’ll talk to my two elder brothers.”

She has a noble status, she can only show her status outside, people have to abide by some social rules, but in private she is still Yun Zhao from Zhujiazhuang, and her relationship with Bajie is different. Ah Shu, Bajie is also hers Brother Yi, the two of them have played together since childhood, and some feelings are the last persistence in her heart, and they will never change due to different situations.

Unlike Ah Shu who held her status carefully in front of Qin Zhao and dared not be rude, Ba Jie didn't regard her as a princess at all, and treated Qin Zhao as before. Qin Zhao was happy in his heart like this .

After she washed her face and went back to the house, the food from the kitchen was also served, although it was simple, it was refreshing.After lunch, the three of them moved to the small meeting hall to talk.

Qin Zhao asked: "The people in the caravan are all arranged?"

Bajie replied: "It's done according to the arrangement. Brother Ashu also shared half of the silver taels you gave to Brother Ashu for my expenses. The people who came along, except for a few for Brother Ashu, the rest Everyone went back with the team. I also picked 30 people. They will all be members of the caravan in the future. Mr. Shan said that he can still find a few friends with good skills. No need to worry about the safety of the goods anymore. On the return trip, we also took 3000 taels of high-quality silk and tea leaves. I thought, when we arrive in Anxi and hand them over to Ah Tie, we can earn 1 yuan with just this batch of goods. As for taels of silver, even after deducting the wages of the guys and the food and drink on the way, there is still a net profit of 1 taels, which is about 5000 taels more than selling other people's goods. The dried beef shipped from Anxi, and We produced it ourselves, so we can only travel once a year. Our caravan alone can earn at least 2 taels. The business in Anxi and Liangzhou has already started, and the profits are extremely stable. , plus Brother Ashu's shop in the capital, after two or three years, we won't have to worry about not having four or fifty thousand taels of silver in our account."

Qin Zhao smiled and said, "That's right. But we need to keep a low profile when we make money. Bajie, you are familiar with the Northwest. You should worry about caravan affairs. Brother Ashu is responsible for the goods received in the capital. When you arrive in the Northwest, you just let him go." My cousin comes forward, you just hide behind the scenes, it’s best not to let people know that we also have caravan affairs.” In the past, she would not have dared to think about caravan affairs so quickly, but now there are people with money and background, What are you afraid of?To hide the matter of the caravan, to put it bluntly, I want to keep something for myself, so that if something happens, there is a way out, not to mention being a human being, I really don’t have to put my old self in front of others , let people see clearly.

Ah Shu listened, nodded and said: "The tree attracts the wind, it is better for us to keep a low profile now, it is most appropriate for the Princess to arrange like this."

Bajie also said: "Then do as you said, Ah Zhao. After two years, Mr. Shan will be familiar with the road and the situation in the northwest, so I will go back to the northwest to help Ah Tie That’s it. Although we have cultivated a few good shopkeepers now, Brother Atie is also busy, so he can take it easy after I go back. When I return to the northwest, I will also ask Atie to come to the capital twice .At that time, Ah Zhao, you will also be able to see Ah Tie. If he can come to see you, he might be so happy."

Qin Zhao laughed and said, "It's best to let Axi, Chen Wu, and Zhuzhu come. After all, I haven't seen them for nearly two years. It's strange. And my father My mother, Xia Shi and Xiao Yuanzi, please take care of me too. If there is anything at home, don’t hide it from me just because I’m worried. You must write to me in time to let me know. If you keep it from I, I am angry in my heart, I will ignore you again."

Bajie gave her a blank look: "No, no, besides, Uncle Yun needs others to take care of him? Don't worry, everything is fine at home. Now Xia Shizao has invited Mr. Yuanzi to teach him, it is Xiao Yuanzi, Uncle Yun and My aunt is also in pain, and she is studying with Xia Shi. The husband praised Xia Shi as a material for studying, but it is a pity that we will find it difficult to find a good teacher. Uncle Yun said, wait for Xia Shi to grow up, for Xia Shi, Maybe I will move to Liangzhou Prefecture to live."

How can a truly learned man be willing to stay in the country?Liangzhou is a prefectural city, and their family is not one who is reluctant to spend money, so they can find a better husband.It was pure luck that she met such a god like brother Shu Hao, which cannot be duplicated.

Just thinking about Xia Shi's future, Qin Zhao said: "I will also think of a way. If it goes well, maybe in a few years, I will be able to pick up my parents, Xia Shi, and Yuanzi to the capital. Why don't you worry about looking for them? Not Mr. Good?"

Bajie said: "If this is the case, it will be even better. If Uncle Yun and Auntie can reunite with you, I don't know how happy they will be. That is, Xia Shi and Yuanzi can see you every now and then when they come to the capital." , I’m afraid I’ll go crazy with joy.”

Speaking of Xia Shi and Yuanzi, Qin Zhao's entire expression softened. Those two little things were brought up by her.The handsome dad was busy managing the jerky workshop, A Cai was busy with housework, Qin Zhao only cared about the direction of business matters, and ignored trivial matters. At that time, she spent almost all day around the two little things. Xiao Jiaqiu is actually considered her child, if the person she misses the most in this world is probably those two little guys.

While talking, Shan Xiaoying came back.

Not surprised to see Qin Zhao, just asked with a smile, "Are you from the palace?"

Qin Zhao shook his head: "After going to the palace, I'm afraid I won't be able to come out today. I came directly to Xinchangfang. If I go back at night, I won't be able to practice it for you tomorrow. Today I will come early to practice it for my cousin and Bajie. "

He then asked Shan Xiaoying if all her luggage had been packed.

Shan Xiaoying smiled and said: "Yun Xiang packed the things before, she is a meticulous girl, she has everything. Besides, you are in the dried meat business, there is no shortage of food on the way, and I will go to Uncle Chen today to ask for it." After I got some wine, the old man still yelled at me, saying that since I don’t recognize their elders, why did I return the wine? I ignored him, and only took Bohu to the wine kiln to bring ten jars. The old man was so angry that he stared. Go get him some wine later, or the old man might not have a good time during the Mid-Autumn Festival."

Qin Zhao just laughed.

How can the old man really care about those wines, I'm afraid it's because Qidan Xiaoying didn't leave a trace of affection in the palace, and made it clear that he has a clear relationship with them.Although the old man can understand Shan Xiaoying's choice, how can he be happy if he only thinks about the deceased uncle of the Shan family?

"Yes, after August, I'm not busy anymore. I'll give him the whole Baishitan, so that he can drink it all year round. In fact, the more you save money, the more fragrant this wine is. Unfortunately, now I can only drink the new wine from the previous year. When I am done, I will let my grandfather find a way to open the whole wine shop. We will not sell it, but just drink it at home. At that time, save a lot of wine and drink it for a few more years. "

Although Shan Xiaoying said that the things were packed and there was nothing missing, Qin Zhao was still worried, so he took Zisu and Yun Xiang to see.

Although the winter in Beijing is also very cold, it is no worse than the bitter cold in the northwest.Shan Xiaoying also has some fur cloaks and fur coats, but these are not enough to wear in the northwest. Isn't it winter when they arrive in the northwest?Qin Zhao was annoyed secretly, because he was not thoughtful enough.It's only for a while, how can I catch up with preparing new ones?
She was so entangled, she complained about going to Bajie: "I don't know how to remind me once."

Bajie was extremely wronged: "I'm not a wife, why would I worry about these things? It's my fault, Shan Xiaoying is your cousin, and I'm your righteous brother, why don't you go and see my luggage? In vain For so many years, I have treated you closer than my own sister, and you have no conscience."

After hearing this, Ah Shu on the other side gave Bajie a wink. He is the only thick-skinned guy who can say so brazenly that he is the righteous brother of the current princess.It's a pity that the corners of his eyes were twitched, and he was just pretending to be blind to Xiong, Ba Jie didn't even glance at him.

But Qin Zhao blushed for a while.

He argued: "Where did I not take you seriously? Isn't this why you must have leather to wear when you come here? My cousin grew up in the south when he was young, and he didn't know the cold in the north. It doesn't matter. I should care more. Now? This is worth your taste, if you don’t look at your tall and big donkey, you will only think of you as a little lady. You have a big heart and a sharp eye, are you embarrassed?"

Shan Xiaoying thinks that her younger sister is the one who cares about herself the most, and she has never been so satisfied for a while.

When Bajie heard this, he was so angry that he was about to die.

Ah Shu knew that the two grew up bickering together when they were young, but it was a pity that Bajie had never won, so he smiled and said: "What a big deal, Bajie, you are also a man, so you don't care about these things. County I'm afraid I may have forgotten it for a while. Mr. Shan and I are on guard against each other. If you don't mind, I still have a few big leather shirts. When I came to the capital, my mother was afraid that I would be cold on us. Prepared, although the material is not good, but it can be kept warm. It is not that cold in Beijing in winter, and I have never used it. I only wore old ones on the way here, and I didn’t wear them. If someone finds it out, you can just use it on the road. It’s better than buying it outside.”

Shan Xiaoying didn't pay much attention to the clothes, but Ah Shu said it was new, and said with a smile: "Brother Lao Yishu spent a lot of money."

Ah Shu said with a smile: "We don't pay attention to these things."

Since he said it was a practice, Qin Zhao wanted to stay for dinner, but he was afraid that it would be too late and there would be a curfew in the city.Although the boss of Zuojin Wuwei who is in charge of city defense is Chen Erhuo's biological father and the third uncle of the Chen family, she is not afraid that she will not be able to return to the palace at night, but it is too late to go back, and it is not plausible, so she said: "The three brothers are chatting, I personally Go to the kitchen and get some food for the three of you, let's have a good drink tonight."

Bajie and Shan Xiaoying didn't take it seriously, but how could Ah Shu dare to ask her, the princess, to cook, he couldn't stand it, and hurriedly stopped him: "The princess just wants to talk with us, we have hired a good cook at home. , how dare the princess do it himself."

Shan Xiaoying and Bajie didn't take it seriously: "How can Ah Zhao's cooking skills compare to others? This time I ate it, and I don't know how long it will take to eat again, just let her go."

After all, Ah Shu was a little embarrassed.

Qin Zhao said with a smile: "I'm not a princess today, we don't need to pay attention to these things in private, Bajie is my righteous brother, and my cousin is a cousin of a real cousin, there is nothing wrong with eating a meal I made myself."

When the sun was setting, Qin Zhao had prepared a table of delicacies.

The four of them ate and talked around the table, and it didn't end until the three of them were a little drunk.

Qin Zhao wanted to go back to the palace, so he only drank some sweet wine, and when the first quarter moon hung in the sky, he said goodbye and went back.

With Qin Feng and four people following her, Shan Xiaoying is not worried, it will take years to see each other only for this parting, if Anxi's matter is not resolved smoothly, it may take longer, Shan Xiaoying finally grows so big With relatives, even if he is naturally carefree, he also feels reluctant to give up at this time.

Feeling drunk, he sent Qin Zhao out. When he arrived at the gate, Qin Feng and others were already waiting there with their horses. Shan Xiaoying said sadly: "I'm afraid it will take a year or two before I go back. Take good care of yourself in Beijing. Don’t be so stubborn in the future. Uncle Chen and Uncle Luo love you the most. If something happens, don’t lose face. Just ask the two elders to help you. If there is anything else, wait for me to return to Beijing Come to make the decision for you. Azhe is a good brother and can protect you. I believe he will make arrangements for you when he returns to Beiting. There is also the matter of sweet potatoes. I have discussed it with Azhe in the past few days. Uncle Qin and Uncle Qin have come up with the rules, so you don’t have to worry too much about it, Azhe will leave Beijing after the Mid-Autumn Festival, everything is up to them. You just live your happy life.”

Qin Zhao nodded with tears in his eyes, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, brother, I will be fine. You really don't have to worry about me. Who can bully me like this? I won't be able to practice it for my brother tomorrow, so I will say goodbye to him. No matter what happens, my brother only remembers that Ah Zhao is sweeping the couch and making tea in Chang'an City, waiting for my brother to come back safely."

(End of this chapter)