The Ups and Downs of Mrs. Yipin

Chapter 81 "The Analects" is in short supply

Just after a month of closed residence, Fang Xiuyi thought about whether to go out for a walk, but where to go was really a problem. Finally, she thought of Qian Gui. It had been a long time since she had seen the money shopkeeper. I've been here, but I had an accident at the time.Take this opportunity to check it out too.

When Fei Yu was resting, Fang Xiuyi took Fei Yu and Si Yuan out of the house together.She also wanted to thank Treasurer Qian face to face for his great help when they first entered the capital, and if there was no Treasurer Qian, they probably would not have met He Huai'an.

Seeing Minglou filled with guests, Fang Xiuyi felt relieved in her heart, at least her bad luck was not tainted here.The four seasons have already been arranged in advance, and Qian Gui has long been waiting at the small gate next to the restaurant.

"Madam He, are you safe?" Qian Gui asked.

"Thanks to Shopkeeper Qian, but Shopkeeper Qian should know how I am doing." Fang Xiuyi teased.

Qian Gui knew what Fang Xiuyi meant, and smiled without any grievances, "It seems that Mrs. He can handle these things with ease."

Qian Gui arranged for Fang Xiuyi a very remote small room, which was what Fang Xiuyi meant, and she really didn't want to make extra troubles.

Siyuan and Feiyu politely called Qian Gui "Uncle Qian".

"Hehe, I don't dare to be. It's an honor for Mr. Ming and the Junjun to come here. Please take a seat." Qian Gui himself played the role of the waiter, serving tea to Fang Xiuyi and the three of them, "Mrs. He is so lucky, I found Mr. He, and the children are so outstanding."

"Speaking of which, I really want to thank Shopkeeper Qian. If it weren't for you, we wouldn't know what kind of life we ​​would be living in." Fang Xiuyi handed Qian Gui a piece of paper, "Treasurer Qian, I can't thank you, this is my If you are interested in the method of making soup dumplings, you can try it.”

Fang Xiuyi didn't know how to thank Shopkeeper Qian. After much deliberation, it might be better to give him the recipe. In the end, she chose soup dumplings, which were delicious and easy to make, and she could make them without her live demonstration.

Shopkeeper Qian glanced at the recipe, "Mrs. He, thank you very much for your generosity, but Mr. He has already given some things to express his gratitude."

Fang Xiuyi hadn't heard He Huai'an mention this, but it was inconvenient to say it face to face, "My lord's thanks are my lord's thanks. I'm expressing my own thanks, but it's a little bit slight. I hope Shopkeeper Qian won't hold you back."

"Where is it? The recipes Mrs. He gave me are all treasures, and I have benefited a lot. I am very interested in this soup dumpling. Why don't Mrs. He use this to invest in a stock, and let Qian give back a little bit."

"Investing in shares? No, absolutely not!" Fang Xiu shook her head hastily, "This is my thanks, and it has nothing to do with profit. I hope that the treasurer Qian will not mention it again."

"Sorry, Mrs. He, I was rude. However, if Mrs. He doesn't mind, after I try it, can you send it to my house and help me taste it?" Shopkeeper Qian has never eaten soup dumpling, so he doesn't know how to make it. Whatever looks best.

"of course."

After chatting with Shopkeeper Qian for a while, Fang Xiuyi got up and said goodbye.She really wants to hear gossip news, but there are many restrictions now, and it can no longer be like before. It is a pity that she has to find a way in the future, otherwise her own news will be too closed.

"Ma'am, the paper you gave to Shopkeeper Qian just now?" Mother Shi reminded Fang Xiuyi.

"Don't worry, it was written by Shan Xing." Fang Xiuyi thanked Mama Shi for her reminder, "By the way, Mama Shi, have you been to the temple that shopkeeper Qian mentioned just now?"

"I also go there a few times a year, to add incense money to Dashan's father, and to bless Dashan with success."

Just now, shopkeeper Qian said that there is a temple in Dongshan, the surrounding scenery is very good, and the fast food is famous inside and outside the capital, and the incense is very strong.

"Now that the weather is getting colder, Mama Tianshi will take me there some other time." Although Fang Xiuyi prefers to stay in the mansion, because of her own special experience, she still wants to express her sustenance to this falsehood.

"Yes, ma'am."

"Mom, I'm going too." Fei Yu demanded.

"That's how it is. We'll go when you rest next time. Do you want Siyuan to go?"

"it is good."

When the carriage passed by a bookstore, Fang Xiuyi wanted to see if there were any novels to read. There should be early novels at this time.

The owner of the bookstore was very surprised by Fang Xiuyi's arrival, not because he knew Fang Xiuyi, but because few women brought their children to buy books, let alone brought their entourage.

"Madam, what do you need? If you need to buy "The Analects of Confucius", please register here. It is being printed and it will take a few days before it will be available." Although he expressed surprise, seeing the situation, the boss did not agree. Dare to neglect.

""The Analects of Confucius"? Why should I buy it? I just look around, are there any novels? Story books?" She has just copied "The Analects of Confucius" five times, why buy it?Fang Xiuyi once had a general look at He Huai'an's study room. The collection of books is indeed rich, but there are no such books as story books.

"Okay, this way please."

"Thank you." Fang Xiuyi said to the two children again, "You two also take a look to see if there is any book you like."

"Okay, mother!" Immediately, the two children walked away, it seemed that they were not interested in talking about this novel or anything.

Fang Xiuyi came to the novel shelf and searched for it.The overall number of novels is small, which may be related to the ideological control at this time. There are very few novels about gods and ghosts, only one or two.Most of the others are about love between men and women, but they are very subtle and not long.She chose several books. Although the stories are not very new to her, they can also understand the world and human customs.

In the selection room, Fang Xiuyi heard several people talking, as if someone came to buy books, but they are currently out of stock.

"Shopkeeper, I also registered last time, why haven't I registered this time?"

"I'm really sorry, little brother, because there are too many people who pre-ordered, the previous batch has been sold out. But, look, your name is on the first list of the next batch, and I will reserve the first one for you next time."

"Oh, it's really strange. Why is this book so in short supply? Every bookstore has a long queue."

"Don't worry, little brother, printing is already underway. It will be available soon."

"Boss, can you tell me why everyone is buying this book now?"

"I heard that the government now tests "The Analects of Confucius" for women in schools, so now all women are studying. Moreover, some rich and noble families specially invite female teachers to teach "The Analects of Confucius" for the wives and ladies in the mansion." The boss repeatedly praised , "It is said that there are not enough female masters in the capital, and they are specially invited from other places. Even the sellers of the four treasures of the study are very busy."

Fang Xiuyi was dumbfounded, this matter couldn't be related to him by such a coincidence, could it?When it was time to pay, Fang Xiuyi asked the boss: "Shopkeeper, I just heard from you that many people need "The Analects of Confucius" now?"

"Yeah, it's simply in short supply."

"So, when did this thing start?"

"It was only a month ago, and everyone came to grab it like crazy. I heard that even the wives of officials have to study and copy. It's so strange!"

a month?Isn't it the last time I had a conflict with the eldest princess?The emperor punished all the wives present to copy "The Analects of Confucius". Those who could not read had to learn, not only to be able to write, but also to understand the meaning.It is estimated that other officials and wives will follow suit and buy after hearing the news.Perhaps, this trend will soon spread throughout the country.However, this is also a good thing, women can also have the opportunity to learn knowledge.

Fang Xiu was used to comforting herself, and after she thought about this matter, it developed in a good direction.

At noon, He Huai'an did not come back, so he sent someone back to say that he had dinner with the emperor in the palace.Fang Xiuyi suspected that if there was something that insisted on keeping the courtiers to eat together, he didn't know if He Huai'an was used to eating.

In the afternoon, before He Huai'an came back, Fang Xiuyi and the child were doing their own things in their respective yards without interfering with each other.Fang Xiuyi felt that the clothes she made last time were a bit short, so she continued to make two more sets for each person.It takes a lot of work to make clothes, and every stitch and thread is all hand-sewn.The reason why Fang Xiu is satisfied with her craftsmanship is not because of how well she has done it, but because she has been comparing it with before. At the beginning, the stitches of the clothes she made were uneven and uneven. Now it is better than before. is much stronger.

While Fang Xiuyi was intoxicated with his craft, there was a sound of eager walking outside, as if more than one person had entered the yard.She stood up and looked out, it was San Dong who came in, and behind her were seven women, women with unusual dresses.

Mama Shi came in hurriedly and whispered to Fang Xiuyi, "Ma'am, it seems to be from the palace."

Not only did Sandong come to the inner courtyard, he also brought people from the palace with him!As soon as Shi's mother finished speaking, San Dong said outside: "Ma'am, I have something to report."

Fang Xiuyi put down the work in hand, went to the living room and asked San Dong to come in and talk.

Sandong looked at Sightstone's mother and the two maids, and Fang Xiuyi let them quit.

"Ma'am, someone from the palace wants to clear the place." Sandong's voice was very low, only Fang Xiuyi could hear it.

"Come here? Who is it? Why do you want to clear the venue?" Fang Xiuyi thought for a moment that it was some lady who came in. After all, it was a few women who came in with Sandong. Thinking about it now, it should be a female guard.

"Your Excellency is with you." Sandong didn't say it clearly, but He Huai'an also explained that Madam would understand.

Of course Fang Xiuyi understood, never thought that the emperor would come, but why did he come to the inner courtyard?She didn't have much time to think, and immediately said to Sandong: "I see. You go to the outer courtyard, don't let people walk around at will."

After Sandong saw that Fang Xiu had understood it, he went out quickly.

"Mother Shi." Fang Xiu called Mother Shi to come in, "You take everyone here to Miss's yard, you must be fast, and no one is allowed to come out after passing. If there are any disobedient ones, they will be tied up immediately. "

Mother Shi also heard that something was unusual from Fang Xiuyi's instructions, and immediately took two maidservants, and quietly took the other people out of the yard immediately.When they went out, two female guards followed.Two female guards stood at the gate of the inner courtyard, and the other two stood at Fang Xiuyi's gate.

"Mrs. He, Your Majesty came here this time to taste Madam's craftsmanship. There is no other purpose." Another middle-aged woman saw that everyone in the yard had gone out, so she said to Fang Xiuyi, "You call me Aunt Xiao. OK."

"Hello, Aunt Xiao. But do you want me to cook a meal?"

"Yes."

Do you want anything from the imperial dining room?Still condescending to come here and let her do it?Just as they were about to ask what they wanted to eat, a group of people walked in.The leader is not the annoying emperor himself!
(End of this chapter)