Chronicle of Farming in Muxianfu

Chapter 17
Compared with sunflower seeds, it is much easier to plant sweet potatoes, ginger and garlic. Of course, this is the case when there is room to help cheat. Just plant sweet potato seedlings, ginger and garlic cloves that give birth to sprouts side by side in the furrow. Dense, just close the soil again.If there is no space, it will take a lot of time and effort.Garlic and ginger are okay, but they are just like sweet potatoes. They should be placed in a warm place to stimulate the sprouting cones, and then cut off the places with sprouting cones from the sweet potatoes, put them on the hotbed that was built, and burn the fire below to keep them warm. , water on top to moisturize.After about half a month, the buds grow into sweet potato seedlings, which can be transplanted into the ground.

After dinner in the evening, Mu Ai arranged for Shuan Shuan to write big characters, but she sneaked out by herself, drew spring water from the space, and poured the ground thoroughly, three parts of sweet potatoes, three parts of sunflower seeds, and four parts of ginger Garlic drank a full meal, just waiting for them to grow up quickly.

The old lady's place is also ready, just waiting for the banquet tomorrow.There was nothing to say all night, at noon on the second day, the family of three had just had dinner, Grandma Li and several old ladies who had been friends with each other on weekdays each brought their daughters-in-law and came to the door to help.

Farmers have always been hospitable and hospitable. Most of the people in this Lijia Village are descended from their ancestors. Even those people with foreign surnames have become relatives after marrying each other's girls and wives over the years. .Whoever has a big or small situation will take the initiative to help.There is no need for the old lady to arrange, Grandma Li began to lead the women to pick vegetables, cut meat, chop materials, and set up pots. When there are too many people, it will be lively, gossiping about the length of the mouth, and the subordinates will not delay each other. Busy, from time to time there will be a joker who makes the thin-skinned daughter-in-law's face flush with shame, and everyone laughs out loud when they see it.It was the first time for Shuan Shuan to see such a lively house, so he also walked around the kitchen with a smile on his face.

Although in name it was Mu Ai's treat, but she really couldn't help much. Grandma Li was responsible for the division of labor. If something was missing, the old lady would help to make up for it. The cooking also arranged for a young daughter-in-law recommended by everyone. Son.As a result, she turned around and came down, but couldn't find anything suitable for her.I had no choice but to squat by the well to help wash the vegetables. Next to me was a woman in her thirties who was wearing a dark blue dress and was called the sixth sister-in-law. started talking.

"Sister Xianxian doesn't look like a farmer at first glance. These fingers are as white and tender as the lotus root joints sold in the city. They must have never suffered much since they were born?"

Mu Ai looked at her fingers, her skin was dry and rough when she used to run outside.However, recently, apart from her eyes being able to see more clearly, her skin has really become much fairer and tenderer. These fingers look fairer at best, which is quite normal. I remembered that when she took a bath the day before yesterday, she saw that the skin on her body was as delicate as white jade. , even the blood vessels under the skin are faintly visible.She guessed that it had something to do with the aura of space, but she was busy all the time. Although she didn't do anything big, she didn't have much time to study it.

Mu Ai smiled, and quickly put away the thoughts in her heart. The sixth sister-in-law is still waiting for her to answer. Although she doesn't like contact with strangers, since she wants to live in this village in the future, she will easily leave people with arrogance , I don't have a good impression of impoliteness.

As a last resort, she told all the lies about how her family suffered, how she was exiled here alone, and how she was rescued by her grandma.Women all over the world are soft-hearted. Before she finished speaking, not only the sixth sister-in-law, but also the young daughters-in-law around couldn't help but shed tears.

Grandma Li came over to make a rescue when she saw it. After all, it is a good thing to treat guests, and the women are all crying.Said a few words such as "It's all women, life is not easy, I just need to help more in the future", persuaded the women to change their minds, chirping about who they belong to, where they live, and want to be immortal. I often go to the door.Mu Ai responded one by one with a smile. Although she knew that most of them said kind words out of compassion, she was still grateful for their enthusiasm, sincerity and sincere concern.She almost blurted out asking them to plant sweet potatoes with her, but she held back the words.After selling the money in autumn, she also has planting experience, and it will be better to bring the villagers to plant together next year.

There are many people and strength, and when the sun sets on the top of the western mountain, everything that should be stewed and fried is almost ready.At this time, the elders of the village also came to the door one after another. The old lady waited at the gate of the courtyard with the immortals, and welcomed them into the main room one by one. Ai saluted the old men in a proper manner.The old man saw that she was wearing a plain dress, her eyebrows were low and pleasing to the eye, she didn't look like someone who likes to make trouble, everyone praised her a few times, mostly a little bit, and lived in peace of mind from now on, if anyone bullies her, just come and tell her, and she will definitely be the one to make the decision Kind of polite words.Of course, whether these words are true or not, they must be accepted, because the attitude is what matters.Mu Ai thanked them gratefully, and served them tea obediently.

After waiting for half a stick of incense, the old lady saw that all the guests had arrived, so she asked Grandma Li to take the women to quickly set up a large round table in the center of the room. Eight hot dishes are served, which can be said to be complete with chicken, duck, meat and shrimp.In the end, a large carp was served just out of the pot under the eyes of everyone's surprise.There are no big rivers near Huawang City, and even a few small fish can occasionally be seen in the ditch. Such a big fish must be transported from Chunlai City, which is [-] miles away from here.

Although the old men have lived for dozens of years, they are all peasants who can only maintain food and clothing. They have never been to a restaurant in the city, and they are a little surprised to see such a sumptuous banquet.Well, the village chief Lian Fu, who arrived one step late, still has some knowledge, so he respectfully invites the elders to sit down safely.

Although the old lady and Mu Ai are the masters, the status of women is still lower after all, and they are not qualified to sit and eat on an equal footing with the elders.The old lady called someone to bring two jars of grain wine, said a few polite words, and asked Lian Fu to accompany her.Then I retreated to the kitchen without saying any rules. I used a chopping board to build a big table, and invited a group of women who helped out to eat together. Of course, there would be no fish here. The one on the table, if it wasn’t The person who went to the city to help buy it encountered a fish carriage in Xiankelou stuck in a ditch on the way, and helped push it, but there was really no chance to buy it. It was worth two taels of silver, comparable to forty catties Pork too.

However, no matter how much money Mu Ai gave, the old lady also wanted to make face for her, and bought a lot of chicken, duck, meat and shrimp, except for the extra vegetables for the main table.The women's dishes were also full. They were tired all afternoon, and they helped to make delicious dishes. Everyone had a big appetite, and they started to feast on the noodle cakes prepared by the old lady yesterday.After I was half full, I poured out my mouth to praise the little wife of the chef of Shangzaoer.

This little daughter-in-law is the youngest daughter-in-law of Second Grandma Li who came to visit Mu Ai when her head injury was not healed, her name is Qiao Niang.I have been married to Lijia Village for more than six years, and now I am only 23 or [-] years old.Because her natal family once opened a small food shop in the city, she also learned some cooking skills. People in the village like to ask her to help with cooking. She is submissive and doesn’t talk much. The popularity in the village is very good.

At this time, hearing everyone praised her, Qiao Niang blushed a little, opened her mouth, but still didn't say anything, turned her head timidly to look at Mu Ai who was sitting next to her.

Today's steamed fish can be served well, it should be said that it is the credit of Muai.She is well aware of her skills, and she can barely do stir-fried vegetables and stewed meat, but she has never cooked fish.I wanted to say that I don’t know how to do it, but I was afraid that my mother-in-law would lose face. When I was in a difficult situation, Mu Ai saw it and said with a smile that she had seen other people steam fish, but she had never done it by herself. Now I have the opportunity to see it. Big fish, don't cook it the old way, please ask Qiao Niang to do it, follow her way, steam it.A few words let Qiao Niang not only learn a new skill, but also save face.

(End of this chapter)