Chronicle of Farming in Muxianfu

Chapter 143 Settling Down (Crazy for Pink!)
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Just talking and laughing like this, the carriage entered the village, and the housekeeper Guo Huai led the people left behind in the mansion to open the gate to welcome them in. Tao'er, Cheng'er, and Simba were all familiar with the way, but Dayu and Xing'er were the first. back again.

Only then did they know that the courtyard in the city was their mother's temporary residence, and this simple and spacious mansion was their real home.

After stepping into the double ribbed door of the hall, the hot air from the room came with a faint fragrance, and the luxurious and exquisite tables and chairs around them made the two brothers and sisters a little bit tied up, and they followed closely behind their mother, refusing to leave.

Mu Ai saw their nervousness, patted their heads, helped the siblings take off the thick cotton cloaks outside, and said with a smile, "This is my mother's home, and it will be your home in the future. You can do whatever you want , don’t be afraid, understand?”

After finishing speaking, he called out to Simba, who was looking around like a wild horse, and asked him to take his brothers and sisters to get acquainted. Check out his game room.

Shuan Shuan also went back to her room to change clothes, Mu Ai's side finally calmed down, so she took the main seat, drinking tea and resting while listening to Guo Huai's report on various trivial matters in the past half month.

Because the news that the village will grow new vegetables this year came from Kao Castle.In the past few days, there have been quarrels. It's not that the villagers are dissatisfied, but that relatives from every household who have received the news have come to the door one after another.The purpose is only one, want some seeds, of course the villagers can't give them.

Last year, for more than ten acres of land, each family was divided into one hundred and ten taels of silver. This year, they will only earn more, not less.Who is so stupid to give away the vain money.

When the relatives saw that they couldn't get the seeds, they turned their faces, those who lived here entangled them, and those who turned up the old almanac, the methods emerged in endlessly.Later, the villagers had no choice but to ask the clan elders, and the clan elders were in a dilemma, because they also have relatives. After discussing it with everyone, let’s take out the sweet potatoes and melon seeds that were planted last year and distribute them to relatives and friends. I have devoted myself to planting new vegetables, and I can't lose much if I think about it.

Although the relatives and friends were dissatisfied, it was better than getting nothing after all, and they pestered them to leave a share of seeds for them when the autumn harvest was arranged, and they dispersed.

Originally, the villagers thought that this turmoil was over, but unfortunately, I don’t know which aunt or aunt had a bright mind, and remembered that there was a bachelor in this village who didn’t have a wife, so she directly booked her widowed daughter to him, and made an appointment for a month. After getting married.

Now, people in ten miles and eight villages have become active. Being able to marry a daughter who is about to get rich, or marry a daughter to such a good place, has become the goal of all families with girls of the right age and young children.The quick-mouthed matchmaker almost broke her leg, but she really said it was a few couples.

Guo Huai was worried that his mistress was not there, the old lady or Li Sheng couldn't stand the matchmaker's coaxing, and engaged Miss Shuan to marry him. When he was anxious, he happened to come to pick him up from the city, so he went with the flow and immediately sent Shuan Shuan into the city.The old lady didn't stop her either, presumably she understood what he meant.Li Sheng was moved by what a matchmaker said, and wanted to stop him, but was reprimanded by the old lady.

In the past few days, the village has gradually calmed down.The head of the village west married a daughter, and Aunt Guo came forward to give a set of silver jewelry and two taels of silver for makeup.The canals in the field have been dug deeply again, and when the weather is warmer, the field can be prepared for spring sowing.People carry water to the sink at the foot of the mountain every day, and most of the tanks left at home have been used up.For the eight servants that Ah Er brought back with the car, a daily quilt has been distributed, and the residence has also been settled.

In the end, there were only a few residences left for the young masters and young ladies, and Mu Ai had to decide.

Mu Ai nodded with a smile, thought about it in her heart, and praised, "I didn't expect so many things to happen in the village after half a month in the city. Thanks to Uncle Guo's vigilance, many troubles were avoided. If Uncle Guo was not at home, where would I go?" Can't be at ease either."

Guo Huai stood up and said hastily, "Don't dare to be praised by Madam, this is all a housekeeper's job."

Mu Ai motioned for him to sit down, "The arrangement of the children's living quarters... Xing'er will be arranged in the East Kuayuan, and the study room will be converted into a bedroom for her to live in. All the supplies and decorations should be arranged according to Miss Shuan's house, remember There is a couch in the outer room. She is young and needs someone to take care of her at night. As for the remaining children, Cheng'er shares a room with Simba, and then tidies up the game room and gives it to Dayu and Tao'er. Also, Is the south room in the east chamber still reserved for literacy classes on weekdays?"

"Yes, ma'am. Mu Qi and the others have been practicing calligraphy for several months. I watched them coldly, and they are very caring. Will they give some questions to take a test someday?" I think the students here are doing well, if not, Mr. Guo Huai Will not take the initiative to test.

Mu Ai has always supported literacy learning, so of course she readily agreed, "Okay, let's take the test. The rewards will still be issued according to the old rules. It will be the end of the month soon. Hurry up to finish the test and send it along with the monthly silver."

"Yes, ma'am. I will also arrange for the eight newcomers to practice calligraphy as soon as possible."

"Well, Mu Shi, Mu Shi, and two girls, Danyun Chunxiao, let the four of them learn to read with you. Caiyun Zhuiyue is Xinger's personal girl, Wuhu Sihai is Dayu's servant, plus Xiao Wei The four servants who came from the mansion, together with Simba and others, will be taught by me personally. You send someone to decorate the north room in the east wing and make it a school in the future. The south room will be used by the family at night as usual. They don't interfere with each other."

"Yes, ma'am, then I will arrange it now."

"Go." After Guo Huai withdrew, Mu Ai washed up, changed into a cotton dress that she usually wears at home, pulled a simple sideburns, and leaned comfortably on the soft couch outside the bedroom, feeling sore Painful waist and legs.

She put the children in a carriage to take care of them along the way. The carriage is usually spacious and comfortable to ride in, but today, with one adult and six children squeezed into it, it seems a bit narrow, and the road is bumpy, which is really a bit of a pain.

She suddenly remembered a slogan she often saw in the countryside before, if you want to get rich, build roads first.Now she does not lack money. If the roads are really repaired, the watermelons will be on the market in a few months, and it will be convenient to transport.However, for the time being, we still have to wait for that matter to be completely resolved, or to make sure that the person will not have any more troubles before planning these things...

The spring equinox and the other big girls all went to help the housekeeper arrange the salute and the accommodation of the little masters, which really made her quiet for a while.

Less than a quarter of an hour later, the children came back from visiting their own house, and their little faces were a little excited. Xiao An came to report that lunch had been set in the dining room, and the children were prepared with fried noodles, while Mu Ai's was A bowl of vegetable noodle soup.The family served sweet and sour spicy cabbage, radish strips, and cucumbers, all of which were delicious and sweet. Even Xinger's small stomach ate two small bowls.

After the meal, Shuan Shuan took Xing'er back to the Dongkua courtyard, and Mu Ai put the four boys in her big bed for an afternoon nap, then took Chun Equinox Xiaoan to open the warehouse, and put some screens and Some knick-knacks were moved out.

In the rooms of Dayu and Tao'er, calligraphy and paintings were hung, and there was an ink screen of the four gentlemen of plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum. Mei, there is a long yellow rosewood desk across the window. Because it has only been painted with a few layers of varnish, it retains the original faint yellowish color. Flower pattern.

This kind of flower is called bird of paradise, which represents freedom, happiness and auspiciousness. It is Muai's favorite flower in modern times.It's a pity that she has never seen it in this time and space, so she hand-painted the design and sent it to the porcelain kiln to burn many small objects.

Mu Ai touched the quilts on the two beds, they were made of new cotton wadding, thick and fluffy, and under the beds were cushions made of sheepskin, and the ground was heated at night, so the children would not be too cold when they slept. .

Then I opened the wardrobe with the same color as the desk by the wall. The left half was obviously Tao’er’s, with long gowns, inner garments, and belts of various kinds hanging almost all over it. The right half of Dayu’s was a bit shabby. The two sets of clothes bought in the embroidery shop were hung alone inside.

Mu Ai frowned, and told the spring equinox that the maids at home should try their best to keep their hands free for the past few days, helping the winter solstice to rush out all the clothes that Dayu and Xing'er needed to buy, and the spring equinox quickly responded.

Simba and Cheng'er lived together before, so apart from adding a bed and bedding, there were no major changes in the house this time.

When they turned to the east courtyard, in the inner room of the east room, Shuan Shuan was hugging Xing'er sideways, with his arms half bent, sleeping peacefully in a protective posture.

Mu Ai gently closed the door, waved to the needleworkers Ruyi and Xiaomiao, and looked in Xinger's west room.The maids arranged this room very much like a modern princess room. The curtains and quilts on the bed are light concubine-colored, and there is a small dressing table beside the bed. I placed a large bouquet of lilies, and the rest of the screens or cushions were decorated with bright and amusing patterns of cats fluttering butterflies or Dielian flowers. A small table was placed on the couch under the window, and one of the tables was carved with flowers of prosperity and prosperity. The eight-compartment dim sum box is half open, and there is a tea set with Ruyi peony pattern next to it.

Mu Ai nodded with great satisfaction, and went back to the small living room with peace of mind, leaned on the couch and briefly checked the family's daily ledger for the past half month with the spring equinox, and arranged some trivial matters.

Don't mention Mu Ai's return home to settle down, just talk about Huaduli, Shangguan Yufeng also received a secret letter that Simba was in danger at this time, and angrily smashed all the porcelain on the table, An Guohou hurriedly knelt aside, thinking I thought up a plan last night.When His Majesty calmed down, he said with a thoughtful expression, "Your Majesty, I beg your pardon for the old minister's blunt statement. The fact that His Highness the Fifth Prince is in danger this time is actually a good thing for the current situation."

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