Notes on Leisurely Living in the Farm

Chapter 60

The rain curtain that covered the sky covered all the colors between the sky and the earth, and the horses were also extremely lethargic.Walking forward slowly with four hooves knotted, splashing water along the way.

Mu Ran wiped the rainwater off his coir raincoat, and set off from Yun County that day, and that night he went to the city where Yunzhou Mansion was located.Joining the teams sending death row prisoners from nearby counties and counties, the brigade rushed towards Yuejing non-stop.

In previous years, it was the old government servants who went on this trip, but this year the old man took off his armor and returned home with his grandchildren.This hard work fell on him, the successor.

The team continued to move forward, and the scouts in front came back on horseback. The pontoon bridge on the canal had been put away, and it was impossible to cross the river tonight.

The team leader was a rough guy, and he was quite impatient when he heard this: "This weather is worse than Wanniang's face, it's going to freeze my bones."

Before Mu Ran came, he had been popularized by science. The founding emperor of the Dayue Dynasty was originally a general who guarded the barbarians in the north.The entire new dynasty was formed by men who were polished by the gravel wind in Mobei.Therefore, when the country was founded, the capital was not chosen to be located in Bianliang in the warm south, but took root in Yuejing in the cold north.

Izumo Prefecture, passing through the other four states, has entered the border of Vietnam and Beijing at this time.Yuejing is quite close to the outside of the pass, so there will not be many idlers in the military center.With today's weather, I'm afraid I can't find a place to rest.

Pei Zihuan had long since lost his handsome young man posture, and his dripping narrow sleeves pointed to the left: "There should be a cave not far ahead."

"Drive at full speed, and rest in the cave today."

The bonfire was crackling, with the sound of whips.

Even if the guards are in such a mess, let alone these prisoners who went to Beijing to beheaded.People who are about to die will always have less scruples.

"Be honest."

Shen Fuai huddled in the crowd, with his eyes facing the direction of Yunzhou.She didn't care about it when she was at home, but now, she misses her daughter crazily.Although she has her second uncle and aunt to take care of her, but without her mother, and having such an argument with her father, her future may be very rough.

Shen Fuhai was not the same, immersed in the patriarch's dream, he was the most active person along the way.The guard would never be polite to him, and the whip was really whipped.

"You guys...know...who I am...Master? Dare...dare...to do this."

The guard flicked the water off his sleeve: "I don't care who you are, you dare to challenge me after getting into this car."

It was another whip, and the iron chain sparked.There was another bloodstain on Shen Fuhai's face.Seeing him calm down, the guard put away his whip and walked away.

When he turned around, the originally strong chain suddenly opened for some reason.The rumble outside covered up the sound, and Shen Fuhai's eyes lit up.

As long as he can get out, he can avoid all this nightmare.

He will take control of Yunlin Village again, sitting in the spacious and bright house of the Shen family's ancestral home, with thousands of acres of fertile land.At that time, those sluts like Mrs. Li and Erya were sold to Yihong Courtyard one after another by him.The men acted as male prostitutes, while the women leaned against the door to prostitute themselves.

Clenching his fists, he looked at the cage which happened to be near the door.This kind of day can't escape, when will we find another chance?
Mu Ran dried his clothes and ate pancakes with hot water.

Pei Zihuan sat beside him casually: "I can enter Beijing tomorrow, why don't you stay?"

"Mu Yu is still young, I am not short of food and clothing as a yamen servant, I will talk about things when he grows up."

Pei Zihuan shook his head: "This time is different from the past. The general will go to court again, and he will be stationed in Saibei soon. Don't say it is a brother Yu, even if you bring Yiyouniang, he will do his best to arrange for you."

Hearing the first half of the sentence, Mu Ran was quite serious, but he frowned directly at the second half.

"What does Miss Chen do? She takes care of Mu Yu. I can't insult her reputation."

Pei Zihuan shook his head: "Take it as if I don't know. During the five days away, half of the time you dreamed of her boudoir name."

After that, he leaned close to Mu Ran's ear, and spoke frivolously and ambiguously: "Could it be that you really think that I don't know that when you wake up every morning, you are looking for clean water to wash your dirty clothes?"

After the matter was revealed, Mu Ran blushed like a big eggplant: "I'm going to patrol."

Pei Zihuan shook his head, really a hero short of breath.I'm afraid I won't be able to go back to Yunzhou when I return home this time, and without his advice, I'm afraid this wood won't be able to open up.

With his back to his friend, Mu Ran was also upset, and he knew exactly what was going on in his dream.Yiyou is kind and capable, no matter who she marries, she will be held in the palm of her hand and cherished.A vulgar martial artist with such a disfigured appearance really shouldn't have spoiled others.

Taking a deep breath, he calmed down and raised his knife to do the inspection.

Passing by Shen Fu'ai, he took out the remaining pancake and handed it over.Then he persuaded himself that since Yiyou took care of Mu Yu like that, he should also pay attention to what he entrusted.

As he continued walking, a flash of lightning happened to strike, and he happened to see a figure flashing past the cave entrance.Two steps forward, the cage that was isolated because of disobedience to the admonition, is now empty.

"There are fugitives!"

Stretching his nerves, he chased towards the door.The place where the cave is located is already lush and lush, and it is easy to hide a lot of living people.

"Archer ready."

The leading guard held up the torch and came over, just as the second thunder struck, the sudden movement in the grass not far away attracted everyone's attention.

The guard had a cold face. If it was another death row prisoner, he would hesitate to some extent.But the fugitive was the one he despised the most among this group of prisoners.

"The laws of the imperial court are very strict. Fugitives don't care whether they live or die. Let the arrows go!"

Most of the remaining guards are from the army, and they are naturally skilled in horseback riding and archery.Under the torch, four arrows were fired from the bows of the four servants.With a plop, the grass stopped shaking.

Abandoning corpses at will is not allowed around Yuejing, and the burial work is handed over to the death row prisoners who came together.It's not that the guards treat them harshly, this is also a rule.

As we all know, there is no need to pay any property in prison, and three meals a day are enough in prison.If it is really so good, then more than half of the beggars on the street may give up their freedom and go to the prison to seek safety.Therefore, prisoners in prison have to work hard every day to support themselves with what they have produced.

"Dig faster."

The rain will be heavier now, Shen Fuai grabbed the soil on the ground.Seeing with her own eyes that her brother's shoulder armor, chest and abdomen were pierced by sharp arrows, her eyes widened as if she was infinitely unwilling, she was indeed relieved, the nightmare that had lasted for many years was finally over.After the burial, these death row inmates who were a bit perverted in the past became as obedient as cats.

The lead officer was secretly satisfied that this mission had finally completed more than half of it so far, and only had to go through the final handover procedure.

It was raining heavily around Yuejing, but Yunzhou was enjoying a refreshing autumn.

Yiyou came out of the county government office, and went straight to the street where the Risheng Grain Shop was located.Originally, she could also stay and see who was going to put her to death, but she figured it out after a little thought.

Family ugliness should not be publicized, Siya is related to her by blood, and she will lose face in all related matters, so there is nothing wrong with her watching or even participating.But this time it was different, it was purely caused by Zhang's subordinates.If she stays like this, it is easy to leave pimples.

Turning out of the alley, I heard the sound of festive gongs and drums.The grain store is located on the street, and the lion dancers can be seen from a distance.Two lions are playing in the street, surrounded by a colorful dragon, which looks no worse than Chinese New Year from a distance.

"Sister, here."

While shouting, Chang Sheng couldn't help being distracted to mew the lion.

Yiyou patted his head and asked loudly, "Where's mother?"

"Inside, the little house my sister made is so novel, they all gathered around to see it."

Changsheng puffed out his chest, and even Mu Yu was a little excited.Although the Little House is good, he has seen it and eaten it a long time ago.Compared to them, those friends are simply weak.

"I'm going to find my mother, you two are here to play, don't just eat what people don't know, and don't run around."

"I know, I know, a smart man like me won't be abducted, sister, you go to work."

Yi You smiled, squeezed through the crowd, and looked up to see a brand new plaque wrapped in a big red cloth.

The auspicious time has passed, and the plaque reveals its true colors.The big characters are gilded on the original wood board, and this single plaque is full of majesty and majesty.Pausing by the door, some familiar images flashed in her mind.

In his previous life, Chen Deren once disposed of the largest store in Yunzhou City, and ransacked the house for any reason.All the confiscated property was confiscated into the government office, and she even played with some interesting objects.

These are not the main points, but she vaguely remembered that the reason why the shop was investigated and dealt with was because the old shop used the thousand-year-old pines and cypresses from the Qinling Mountains to make plaques.Pines and cypresses were originally commonly used wood, but the Qinling Mountains are close to the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor, and the thousand-year-old pines and cypresses have always been exclusively enjoyed by the emperor.Although dynasties have changed, this point has not changed in the past dynasties.The pine and cypress trees in the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor are rare. Ordinary merchants don’t hang them up in a grand manner, or keep them privately.

Grasping this point, Chen Deren not only steals the wealth of the merchant Wanguan's family, but also gets praise from the top for his loyalty to the monarch and the country.Killing two birds with one stone, he was very unlucky at that time.

She vaguely remembered that the person who came forward at that time was Ming Yuan, a grain shop guy, but Ming Yuan was much more mature when he ransacked the house compared to the immature now.Looking up again, the name of Wuguzhai caught his eye.This name is actually the same as the shop copied in the previous life.

Just as she was in a daze, Mingyuan had already come out: "My neighbors are honored to come to Wuguzhai today, and I am very grateful. It opens today, and the first five buckets of rice noodles bought by each person are one penny cheaper per bucket."

After he finished his announcement, the crowd who had been watching quickly poured in.Although everyone is not short of those few pennies, but it is such a cheap thing, wouldn't it be a disadvantage if you don't get involved. "

Yiyou watched silently, and after a while, someone came out with bags of rice noodles, the number had already far exceeded ten buckets.Of course, there are also a small number of people who only buy the five buckets and come out.How could Ke Yiyou not know that it was the first time to take advantage of this, and these people would definitely remember the grain store.Based on a rough estimate, although selling five buckets alone only protects the capital, those who buy more can make some profits.

Through a very small price, this grain store, which was notorious because of the Shen family, completely left the impression of high quality and low price in people's minds.

She lamented Master Chang's trendy and high-level methods, but she was somewhat clear.It is not impossible for such a shrewd businessman to accumulate such a large fortune in a few years.Wuguzhai's house was confiscated in the previous life, so it should be the correct one.

What happened in the previous life has long been a thing of the past, and she doesn't have much hatred for Chen Deren.After all, in those years, the two took what they needed and did not owe each other.So now that she thought of this matter, she didn't know what to do.

Qiaojie's marriage crisis has not yet passed, is she going to cause trouble again because of that possible guess.

Hesitating, she was gradually squeezed in by the flow of people.Facing the door is a one-foot-high clay sculpture of Guan Gong, and next to it is a small Wuguzhai made by her.A few uniformly dressed guys by the side are busily busy at the moment.

"Miss Yiyou is here, this way please."

Following Ming Yuan to the counter, she saw a few acquaintances as soon as she entered: "Uncle Zhou, are you here too?"

Huzi was engaged and married a month ago, and the new wife was the daughter of a blacksmith in a neighboring village.Although the blacksmith is vulgar, he has a rich family background, and he is well-matched with Zhou Butcher, who has a well-to-do family.Yiyou has a good relationship with the Zhou family, so she went to the silk shop to cut off the best cloth, and sealed a bag of money to send it over in person.

The farmers are not rich, so this gift can be counted. In addition, the two families have business contacts, so Butcher Zhou is more friendly when they meet now.

After saying hello, he spontaneously explained the purpose of his visit.It turns out that Master Chang has found a different way, which is cheaper for retail investors, especially for these merchants who use a lot of rice, flour, grain and oil.

"I'm a butcher and a butcher, so I didn't understand these things, so I came in in a daze."

Butcher Zhou spoke with the unique pleasure of northern men, and now some people praised him: "Master Zhou, you are a big shot, we usually use your meat."

Yiyou sat aside and listened, and finally found out about Li's movements during the conversation.Not long ago, the servant girl led her to the backyard.

This remark was cryptic, but she understood that people have three urgencies.

"It's because you sell buns with a lot of noodles, and Miss Yiyou is the right one. Your mother is back, Yiyouniang, your daughter is thinking about you. I said you go out for a while, how can you..."

Although the men in Yunzhou are more straightforward, the merchants are more thoughtful.The man who raised his head to speak, choked back in the middle of his speech.

Yiyou got up and looked back, and saw that Li's complexion was a little pale.The clothes were still the blue ones she had prepared when she went out in the morning, but what was wrong was her lower body.The original matching blue pants are now replaced with light blue.Li Shi was already petite, and wearing trousers on her body made her petticoat bulge.

"mother."

Replacing the servant girl to support her, Li Shi drew a number on her palm.Yiyou smacked it and realized instantly.

It turned out that she had a sudden menstruation and stained her inner pants.Goodbye, these new trousers must be used by the fat maid in the back.Seeing that everyone in the room looked slightly strange, she blinked.

"There is nothing serious at the county government office. Mother Zensheng was so anxious that she drank water and fell by the well. Thanks to this sister, I found clean clothes for you."

Everyone understood, no wonder the lady Yiyou who came this morning was not in charge of the Shen family, but she was recruited by the county magistrate's wife.But Mrs. Li didn't make a fool of herself, she just cared about her daughter.

The servant girl was too busy to say anything, and Yiyou was never too polite to her.The guest's doubts were resolved, but she was worried about another thing.

A woman's menstruation is a dirty thing, although she never thinks so, but most men nowadays would think this way.This is Wuguzhai, Master Chang will know sooner or later.

It seems that I don't want to worry about the nosy matter, but now I have to ask about it.

After Mrs. Li sat down, Master Chang, who hadn't shown up for a long time, entered the door and took the main seat, bowing to everyone.

"Excuse me for waiting."

"My lords, wives, and girls are all well-known merchants in the county. Chang is very grateful for coming here today."

After a little politeness, Mr. Chang got straight to the point and talked about a new idea: if each household needs rice, flour, grain and oil, they can come to inform in advance.He collected the quantities together, and selected the freshest and cheapest ones to deliver according to the market price and the place of origin.

After listening to Yiyou for a while, Yiyou also understood a little bit. From a single point of view, Yunzhou will be ripe in July, while further north, Youzhou and other places will have to wait until September.Storage and transportation are involved in the middle, and there are indeed occasional out-of-stocks.However, Master Chang wanted to gather the needs of all the families in advance, and sent people to the place of production to negotiate with the season before receiving the goods.

Such a step in advance, the rice noodles used will be the freshest and sufficient.

"The price?"

Someone asked a question, Yiyou listened quietly, and looked at Li Shi's red ears curiously by the way.It seems that she has been like this since Master Chang entered the door. Why?

With doubts, she was thinking more about this method.No matter melons, fruits or rice noodles, they are all produced immediately, the freshest and the best taste.Master Chang's method is a bit like the royal family's style.It's just that those kind of nobles are masters who don't lack money, so it costs a lot of money to hear "a concubine laughing while riding the world of mortals".

"The price is high or low, it all depends on the situation at the time."

Everyone rose from morning to night for the two copper coins, so most people shook their heads when they heard this.It's okay if it's low, but if it's high, there will be no profit at all.

Mrs. Li asked in a low voice, "Erya, what do you think?"

"is acceptable."

Nodding slightly, she didn't immediately deny it.The more popular the food, the more difficult it is to improve the taste.Sometimes it is precisely the slight difference in taste that some merchants have established century-old brands, but most of them only maintain food and clothing.

The choice of ingredients plays a decisive role in improving the taste.When the taste is improved, the price will naturally be higher, so it is not bad for that money.

In the long run, Master Chang's method is indeed beneficial without any harm.

"After all, the matter is of great importance. You can think about it first. Chang is waiting for you at any time."

All the shopkeepers left one by one, Yiyou held the tea bowl and intentionally kept it till the end.

"Sister-in-law, Erya, come to my house often when you have time."

Although Yiyou rejected his son, Butcher Zhou showed no grudges.He has been straightforward all his life, and he hates those villains who are procrastinating and taking advantage of the opportunity.Such a hearty woman suits his temperament.

"Well, Uncle Zhou, go slowly."

When Butcher Zhou opened the curtain and went out, the back hall knew that there were three people left.The maid put on tea and slowly backed away, Yiyou opened her mouth apologetically.

"Today's matter really troubled Lord Chang."

Chang Yizhi was stunned for a moment, and when he saw Li's blushing face, he understood what was going on.

"It's okay, I'm not afraid of ghosts and monsters. The second master is in charge, and Xiao Xiao doesn't dare to offend him."

Li's face turned redder, a woman's menstruation is a private matter.But when she went out, she was caught by Master Chang.Immediately he waved back the assistant and ordered the servant girl to lead her through the back hall.She is naturally grateful for this meticulousness, but when she thinks of the bright red patch on her trousers, she can't wait to find a seam in the ground and get in.

Yiyou patted her hand, although Li Shi occasionally had the passion to chop people with a kitchen knife, but in essence she was still a gentle and virtuous woman.

After exchanging some opinions on purchasing with Master Chang, seeing that Mrs. Li gradually relaxed, she finally brought the topic to the plaque.

"I wrote the words on the plaque, and it was engraved by the county carpenter. It's not a rare thing."

Seeing him so calm, Yiyou suddenly felt suspicious.At that time, she only knew about it, but how could she inquire so clearly, could it be that the plaque where the accident happened was not the one that hangs now?
Thinking in this way, she praised casually: "Master Chang's running script is quite strong, and it suits well with this cypress wood."

"Cedar wood? That's not true. To be honest, the plaque is ebony that I ordered someone to find specially. Although this wood is expensive, it will not deform for a long time. It is most suitable for plaques."

Yiyou was also a little uncertain: "When I came in just now, I looked up and saw the small piece of wooden wheel on the plaque, which is clearly the most common cypress in this area. Could it be that I have never seen ebony before and confused it? Both?"

"Since you have come here, let's go and have a look."

The three walked out of the back hall, it was almost noon, everyone was busy with lunch, and there were quite a few customers in the shop.Chang Yizhi led the way from the front and praised her gift by the way.

"This thing should not be kept for a long time. If Master Chang doesn't dislike it, then use it while it's fresh."

"It's a pity to eat such an ingenious product, it's better to honor Guan Erye."

A few words of politeness, Yiyou didn't force it.Little did she know, as everyone who bought rice noodles returned home today, the model she made quickly spread throughout the county.There are many skillful women in the city, but she is the only one who has such a clever mind.

As a result, the Shen family's flower rolls became popular again, and this is the psychology of the people. Seeing the beautiful little house, they thought that the two things were made by the same person.

Of course, this is something to say later, at this moment Chang Yizhi was looking up at the plaque, telling her the difference between ebony and cypress.

"Look here, the ebony pattern..."

He couldn't help but stop when he said this, there was no major problem on the entire plaque, but if he looked carefully, the patterns on both sides were inconsistent with the middle.

"Mingyuan, take the ladder now."

Apologetically bowing his hands to the two, Chang Yizhi climbed up the ladder, took out a diorama from his pocket and looked at it carefully.Then, his brows became tighter and tighter, and when he got down, he only uttered angrily: "It's unreasonable."

"Master Chang, the growth rings of the wood are so deep, it may take hundreds of years."

"It's not hundreds of years, it's thousands of years."

Chang Yizhi explained gently, but his clenched fists revealed his hostility.

Such an extraordinary Mr. Chang is even more mysterious, and the person who tampered with the plaque is indeed even more unpredictable.In the previous life, when Wuguzhai was copied, he was already a wealthy party. Since the calculation has started today, why didn't he do it until a few years later.

After thinking about it, she only felt that the person behind the scenes was teasing a pet.See him start from scratch, spend all his energy to build a career that can protect against wind and rain, and then push the flames to destroy it.

Thinking of this, she just felt shuddering, the pain of falling from such a high place is self-evident, and most of the people who fall are more likely to be devastated.If this is the case, then this person's mind is too vicious.

(End of this chapter)