Chronicle of Farming in Muxianfu

Chapter 76 "House Examination" (five pink plus more!!)

"Yes, ma'am." Chun Equinox agreed, and seeing Madam put down the chopsticks, she quickly put down the bowl and stood up, Mu Ai waved her hand, "Don't worry, take your time to clean up after eating, I'll take Simba for a walk in the yard With that said, he took out a handkerchief and wiped the corners of Simba's mouth, holding his little hand, and went out together, Dabai and Bai looked at each other, and followed out lazily.

Several people sat down again and continued to eat. Xia Zhi excitedly guessed the content of the exam, and Autumn Equinox still smiled gently, picking up some food for her from time to time.Chun Equinox slowly interjected, the voice was not high but could be heard clearly by several people, "Madam is waiting for the result of an important matter these days, and she is in a bad mood. She even lost her temper in the cabbage field the day before yesterday. Even Steward Guo was reprimanded, so we all need to be more careful and don't break the rules." As he spoke, he glanced at Xia Zhi intentionally or unintentionally, shrinking his neck when he saw Xia Zhi, and said in a low voice, "I haven't been doing well recently. Nothing wrong."

Spring Equinox put a shrimp in her mouth, and suddenly remembered that when she was seven or eight years old, she once delivered food to a restaurant with her father. At that time, she saw a prawn for the first time. Out of curiosity, she asked what it was, and her father said it was Insects, made the little guy in the kitchen laugh half to death. At that time, she never thought that there would be such a good day...

Seeing Chun Equinox's faint expression, Xia Zhi didn't speak, and secretly murmured in her heart, Sister Chun Equinox has been with Madam for a long time, why even her expressions and actions are becoming more and more like Madam.

Neither the autumnal equinox nor the winter solstice is a talkative person. Knowing that the vernal equinox is usually relied on by his wife, there must be a reason for saying this at this time, so he secretly wrote it down in his heart.

Mu Ai led Simba all the way through the corner gate and courtyard gate, walking slowly, hoping that exercise would help his little stomach digest too much food, and occasionally teased him to say some simple words, and even picked flowers in the flower garden. The lilies were tied into his braid, and the fat boy twirled around a few times beautifully, which actually caused Mu Ai to laugh so hard that his stomach ached.Dabai and Erbai couldn't bear to see Simba's stupid appearance anymore, rolled his eyes, and turned his head away, never seen such an out-of-shape mother and such a silly son...

After turning around for less than half an hour, the sky was completely dark, and Mu Ai put the somewhat tired Simba on Dabai's body to sit, and called Aunt Guo who was busy washing dishes, and told her to go to Xiaohong's house to pick up the bolt and come back. Then he turned around and took Simba back to the courtyard three times.

It was approaching the end of August at this time, and the air in the morning and evening was already slightly chilly. Mu Ai was thinking as she walked, it seemed that she was going to move back to Kuayuan for the winter after returning from the city.

Xia Zhi went up to pick Simba up, carried him into the bathroom, and the two of them mixed warm water with Qiufen, took care of him to take a bath and go to bed, and then hurried to the east chamber to take the exam.

Muai circled around the swimming pool and pulled out the cork of the water outlet, so she couldn't play in the swimming pool anymore, so she simply cleaned it up once and kept it for next year's use.

Turning around and entering the inner room, seeing that Simba was fast asleep, he and Chun Equinox began to read and write one by one, intending to copy out half a chapter of today's Journey to the West.

When the fifth page was written, Shuan Shuan came in from the door with a smile on his face, and sat on the carpet beside his sister’s feet with Er Bai in his arms, clamoring to listen to the story, but unexpectedly started yawning before half an hour of listening. Was driven back to the yard to sleep by Mu Ai.

When the twenty pages were copied, Mu Ai guessed that the exam was over, and asked the vernal equinox with a smile, "You didn't go to the exam today, but don't regret it if you see something good when you give out rewards tomorrow?"

Chun broke up and put away his pen and ink, and said with a smile, "I can read some words, but when I came to our house, I studied with you for a period of time, and then took the exam with everyone. What are you talking about, I really took the first place from that girl Xia Zhi, I’m afraid she will drag me to my death!" Chun Equinox rarely spoke so funny, which made Mu Ai laugh, and asked her to take out the manuscript for everyone to read, and then feel free to read it. Washed and went to bed.

Simba wore a bellyband embroidered with golden lotus flowers on a bright red background. His small body was soft, as if he felt his mother's breath, he moved back and forth a few times, and finally leaned his back in his mother's arms, hugging her in front of him. The new partner, Winnie the Pooh, continued to sleep with a sweet face, and Mu Ai was full of warmth and emotion in his heart, and bowed his head to kiss the fine black hair on the top of his head, and fell into a deep sleep.

It was deep at night.Dream is sweet...

Early the next morning, after breakfast, Mu Ai changed into a neat male attire, holding the papers Guo Huai sent, flipping through them while drinking tea.After more than half a year of study, most people in the mansion have been able to silently write down half of the Three-Character Classic, and the handwriting is also somewhat decent. There are very few mistakes in addition and subtraction of more than one hundred, which is really a very good result.

The summer solstice and the autumn equinox packed up his wife's clothes and small items that are commonly used in daily life.Xia Zhi held the makeup box in his hand, but his neck stretched so long, he looked anxiously at the small hall, wishing he could send his eyeballs out to have a look.Autumn Equinox patted her amusedly, and said in a low voice, "Don't look at it, pack it up quickly, you'll know when you get out, and don't be in a hurry."

Xia Zhi stuck out her tongue, "If I get the first place, I don't want new clothes, I just want a set of notebooks and pens like Sister Chunfen. Don't tell me you don't want it?" Turn the autumnal equinox.

Qiufen smiled softly, "Well, I want it too. If my wife rewards me with a set, I'll take it with me every day, so that I can write down the recipe anytime, anywhere."

Mu Ai put down the last paper, looked up and said to Guo Huai who was waiting on the side, "Uncle Guo has worked hard, everyone has studied for only half a year, and you have such a good grade. , also thanks to your patient teaching."

"Madam won the award, it's all the result of everyone's hard work and study." Guo Huai replied modestly.

Mu Ai thought for a moment, "Musan is the first in arithmetic, and Ah Er is the first in calligraphy. On the girl's side, Xia Zhi is in arithmetic, and Xiao'an is in calligraphy. All four of them will be awarded two taels of silver. If They all want to go to the city for a stroll, so they will go out with me in a while. The rest of them have good grades, and each will be rewarded with one tael of silver. Please let me know. Is the carriage ready?"

"Ready, ma'am, both carriages are harnessed."

"Well, I will go to the city this time, at least three days, at most seven or eight days, and I will come back. Uncle Guo will take care of the affairs in the mansion."

"Don't dare, this is a villain's job." Guo Huai bowed and retreated.

Xia Zhi heard his wife's words in the inner room, and with an excited face, he carried out a wooden box with Autumn Equinox. Mu Ai called Dong Zhi, who was holding Simba, to come over, and took out three sets of notepads, pencils and erasers from the space. Passed them to their hands respectively, "This is what I promised you before, put it away, I don't have much here, so I have to cherish it. Also, last time I promised the summer solstice to be the first, I want to reward a piece of fabric." , remember to go to the warehouse to pick it out. There is nothing wrong with the left and right houses. You all packed up your things. Come with me to live in the city for a few days. Remember to check the gift list again. I will go to Shuan Shuan to see. After two quarters of an hour, we Let's go."

"Yes, ma'am." The four of them answered in unison, and Xia Zhi shouted excitedly as soon as the madam went out with the little son in her arms...

Since Shuan Shuan recovered from her back injury, she refused to share the same bed with her sister and nephew, and asked to move to the Dongkua courtyard where she used to live. The three little girls took turns staying outside to keep vigil for her. In fact, they were afraid that she would be scared alone at night, so they asked them to chat with her.

In spring, when Mu Ai arranged flowers and trees, he planted a large piece of magnolia in the yard of the little girl, and hung a string of shell wind chimes on the eaves for her. ringtone.

Muai pushed open the half-closed courtyard door, bent down and picked a magnolia flower and handed it to Simba to play with. Before she could speak, she heard a little girl's half-grievance and half-forced voice coming from the open window.

"Why do I have to stay at home when Xiao An can go to the city to play? Madam loves you so much, can you please help me?"

"Well, Xiaoan was able to follow because she got the first place in the exam, and there are so many people going this time, the carriage may not be able to fit, Xiaoqing, I will ask my sister to take you there next time, okay?" Shuan Shuan was puzzled The voice came out in a low voice.

"Huh, if you don't take me with you, don't take me with you. What can I do without Xiaoan's handwriting! I will never play with you again!" Xiaoqing was obviously angry.

Mu Ai frowned slightly, let Simba go to the ground, and coaxed him with a smile, "Simba, go and ask my aunt if the things are packed, we are going to the city in a carriage."

"Take the carriage, Mom, can't Simba take the big white?" The fat boy tilted his head, rarely talked a lot, and asked curiously.

Mu Ai squatted down, kissed him on the face, and continued to coax him, "Of course I can't sit down, because there are many people in the place where mother is going to take you, and they are very timid, and they will faint from fright when they see Dabai. In the past, so, we can only go by carriage."

"Oh, then Simba won't scare them by not riding a big white." The fat boy obediently agreed, turned around and ran into the small hall with short legs, "Auntie, auntie, take a carriage."

Mu Ai smiled and followed in. Shuan Shuan was sitting by the bed packing up her dress, and Xiao Qing was standing beside her with annoyed expression.Seeing his wife coming in, Xiaoqing hurriedly saluted and said hello, Mu Ai nodded slightly, and took Shuan Shuan to look at the bundle she had prepared, "Shuan Shuan, just bring a few less clothes, we will be back in three to five days."

Shuan Shuan picked up Simba by his legs, grabbed the hem of his clothes and rubbed it in his hands, glanced at Xiao Qing next to him, lowered his head to think for a while, and asked in a low voice, "Sister, can I take Xiao Qing with you?" go?"

A flash of joy and hope flashed in Xiaoqing's eyes, Mu Ai still smiled, carefully folded a few dresses, tied a knot on the burden, and said, "We are bringing a lot of people this time, and the car won't fit any more people. Well, I'll take Xiaoqing there next time, besides, Xiaoan will follow me this time, there will be no shortage of people around you."

"Oh." Shuan Shuan agreed, and looked apologetically at Xiao Qing, who was clearly extremely disappointed.

"Let's go, the carriages are all ready. If you don't start again, it will be dark in the city. Elder sister wants to take you to a restaurant for dinner." Mu Ai took Shuan Shuan with one hand and Simba with the other and went out the door, leaving Xia Xiaoqing bit her lip aggrievedly and followed behind carrying the package.

Mu Ai told Guo Huai again that Ouyang will go to the city with her this time, and Guo Huai will arrange for people to deliver water to the Shenshan Mountain every day.The wooden trough was made of wood by Guo Huai's leader, of course he also vaguely knew some uses, so he nodded respectfully.

Mu Ai took Simba and Shuan Shuan in the large carriage specially customized a few months ago, driven by Ah Er and guarded by Ouyang.In the pony carriage that followed, four maidservants in spring, summer, autumn and winter and five people, Xiao An, were driven by Mu San, all the way to Kao City.

Muai half leaned on the soft cushion, holding a melon in his hand and eating it elegantly and sweetly, and from time to time wiped the peach juice from the corner of Simba's mouth beside him, but Shuan Shuan was holding an apple in his hand, staring blankly. Leaning against the window, I don't know what to think.Mu Ai waved at her, "Shuan Shuan, come over to my sister, and my sister will tell you a story."

Shuan Shuan turned his head, slowly moved to his sister's side, leaned into her arms, and muffled out a word, "Okay."

Mu Ai didn't ask too many questions, and searched for a little story, "Speaking of which, there was such a person whose original home was far away from where he worked, and he spent a lot of time on the road every day. Later, he He rented a house nearby. On the first day he moved in, he was very happy. In order to show his friendliness to the neighbors, he baked a pork pie and delivered it to the neighbor. The neighbor was very happy and thanked him repeatedly. I was very proud of being praised, so the next day, I made another pork pie and sent it to my neighbor. The neighbor also thanked him, and finally added that it would be better if it was made of beef. After he returned home After thinking about it, on the third day, he really made a beef pie and sent it to the neighbor, but he just nodded without saying thank you. One night's work, and when he got home on the fifth morning..."

At this point, Mu Ai stopped, and began to tease Simba to talk and play, and decided not to continue talking.Shuan Shuan was already attracted by the story, and urged anxiously, "Sister, what happened next, what happened next?"

Mu Ai smiled, "Didn't you look unwilling to listen just now, why are you urging me to speak quickly now?"

"Sister, you are about to talk, Shuan Shuan likes to listen." Shuan Shuan quickly denied.Mu Ai didn't expose her, and went on to say, "He went home on the morning of the fifth day, and the neighbor rushed out suddenly and beat him hard."

"Ah, why?" Shuan Shuan looked puzzled, and really couldn't figure out why he was beaten.

Mu Ai answered indifferently, "The neighbor only said one sentence, why didn't I bring my beef pie last night."

"Ah! This, this..." Shuan Shuan was tongue-tied, feeling angry for a while. What kind of nonsense is this?

Mu Ai withdrew her smiling face and sat upright, "Do you want to know why? It's because people don't have enough hearts, because this person deserves to be beaten! The reason why his neighbors are so arrogant and take his gifts for granted is all because of him. Out of coddling."

Shuan Shuan looked at her sister's serious face, and suddenly realized that her sister must have heard Xiaoqing's words, her lips moved, and she wanted to say something, but stopped again.

Mu Ai saw her expression in her eyes, and her voice softened, "Shuanshuan, sister knows that you and Xiaoqing have been together these days, and you don't treat her like a slave, but like a friend. My sister wants to tell You, what you are doing is hurting her, not being kind to her. The snacks you eat, the dresses you wear, and the little things you play with, as long as you have, you will share with her, and you will listen to what she says, then After a long time, she will be like that neighbor, and gradually feel that all this is not your affection for her, but what she deserves. Now it's just small things and snacks, it doesn't matter if you share them with her, then what about in the future? After all, your identities are different. She is the maid I bought, but you are my younger sister. In the future, you will marry a good man, and she will marry a servant or a long-term worker. Your dowry will be several thousand taels of silver. The dowry will be tens of taels of silver, what should I do by then? She has long been used to you being the same in everything, and suddenly everything is inferior to you, she will think that you stole her things, and will hate you, but not Will reflect on her identity. If she is smarter, holds grudges a little more, keeps silent on the surface, continues to befriend you, but hurts you behind the scenes, when you know her true colors, you will think that she was kind to each other at the beginning. Did something bad happen?"

Shuan Shuan was startled by her sister's long list of words. She never thought about these things. She just thought that Xiaoqing was smart and the two of them had a good relationship, so she would share everything with her, and she didn't care about her straightforward words. Could it be that in the future, she really Will it be as terrible as my sister said?

Mu Ai pulled her into her arms and patted her on the back, "Sister knows that you are simple-minded, but your heart is sinister, just like the person in the story, he was kind enough to treat his neighbors to eat pie, if he first After the first time, he will not send it anymore, or send it again every few months when the neighbor helps him with something. The neighbor will think that he is a good person, generous and courteous. However, he gave it away for three days in a row During that period, he would improve according to the neighbor's request, giving people the illusion that he should send pies. My sister doesn't want you to be like that person, who treats people kindly and gets beaten. Xiaoqing is the maid bought by my sister , it is her duty to take care of your daily life. If you have delicious food and fun, if you are willing to share with her, she should be grateful. However, if you think about what she said in the morning or her words and deeds these days, how can she Do you have the slightest sense of gratitude? You have spoiled her and forgot her duty." After speaking, he sighed, looked at Shuan Shuan's still dazed face, and began to feel distressed again. She was only eleven years old. My child, is it a bit difficult for her to understand these things, "Okay, you can think about these things slowly when you have some leisure, and my sister will also deal with things, so you can happily play with her."

My mind rummaged through the space again, and found a children's version of idiom stories, "Simba, come, mom will tell you and your sister a story."

Simba held the half-eaten apple in his hand, squeezed into his mother's arms with a smile, and shouted crisply, "Mom, tell a story."

Mu Ai kissed his little red cheek hard, laughed and wiped him with a handkerchief, then turned the pages of the book, took the two children and told them stories...

　Friends, if you still have pink tickets in hand, give me a few,
　　Five more cards will surpass the previous one.

　　At that time, red wine will add [-] words to make it [-] tomorrow! ! !

　　Red wine and coffee are almost poisonous,
　　I really want to sleep! !

　　
　
(End of this chapter)