Notes on Leisurely Living in the Farm

Chapter 72

Sometimes a person's unintentional words often make the observers suddenly enlightened, which is the case for Yiyou at this moment.

Sitting in front of the dowry, looking at the two flowery faces in the mirror, she thought deeper.It is true that the three adult men who had the most contact with her in the past and present are all scumbags Chen Deren is unlucky, Shen Fuhai is mean, and Shen Fuxiang is cowardly.

Yiye can't see Mount Tai, except for these people, she is surrounded by her second uncle who spent her whole life guarding her second uncle and grandma; there is also Shen Fujiang, an uncle who accompanied Wang's family through thick and thin; Widowed for many years.

"Men, don't they seem to be all bad?"

Sister Qiao rubbed her hair: "Didn't you still teach me just now, why did you get confused. In fact, if you want me to say, no one is perfect. Look at my father, he was also confused for a while when I was young, but now He is fine."

It's about family scandal, Yiyou didn't ask deeply: "Then sister Qiao, why did you reject brother Mu?"

"Because... Yiyou, you like him!"

Yi Youteng jumped up: "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Sister Qiao covered her face: "I see you are blushing, you are so thin-skinned and you are still doing business. Come here, I will tell you."

Following the direction she pointed, Yiyou turned her ear up, and felt her breath on the earlobe: "I admire that handsome and frail scholar the most."

"what?"

"You didn't hear clearly, I won't repeat it a second time."

Yiyou sat next to him on the embroidered pier: "I'm just wondering, why did you do that?"

Qiaojie spread her hands: "Did you see that cage? Before I was ten years old, I liked raising rabbits the most, especially the kind of quiet little rabbits like snowballs. Later, when I got older, I wanted to learn De Rongyan skills, and I gradually put it down. .

In fact, I am quite satisfied with Jiang Chengwen, otherwise my mother would not agree to this marriage.Let me pick now, I'd still choose that category.This temper, probably followed my mother? "

Yiyou followed her gaze, and there was a picture of a snow scene on the wall, which was made by the magistrate.Could it be that the county magistrate who is now bald and belly was also a romantic scholar back then?
Closing her eyes, she felt that things were a little bit beyond expectations.

"Madam is very capable."

Sister Qiao nodded hurriedly: "That's natural, you can also tell me what you like. I went out with my mother since I was young, and I know many young masters from other families."

"Me? We're talking about you here."

Qiaojie rushed towards her with her teeth and claws, but Yiyou had no time to dodge, and the two of them rolled on the bed.After turning around in a circle, face-to-face panted and quieted down.

"You're too careful. I didn't hide anything from you, but you faltered."

"I."

Sister Qiao got up and put her hands on her waist: Do you want to tell me or not.After finishing speaking, she pinched her hands lightly.

Yiyou was the most ticklish, and reached out to grab her hand: "The heroine, please spare me, I say yes."

Anyway, this is not something to be ashamed of, and Sister Qiao is not a talkative person either.

"It's so simple. I haven't played enough. It's rare to see you change your face like this. It turns out that you are the most ticklish like me."

"Yes, the same as you. In fact, I was the same as you before. I like handsome young masters the most. If you can write and write, it is naturally the best."

Sister Qiao was delighted: "My brother is like this, but unfortunately he won't be able to go home this Mid-Autumn Festival."

"Don't talk nonsense, brother Rui was originally the son of an official, but now he has entered the Imperial Academy, I am afraid that no one in Yunzhou can match her."

"Well, you want to change the subject again. This was before, but now? Could it be that you have changed your sex?"

"It wasn't me who changed the subject. Well, I have indeed changed my mind now. There have been too many things in the past six months, and I began to feel that if I get married in the future, it doesn't matter how good-looking he is, as long as he has a good character and can stand up to the family. it is good."

"This..." Sister Qiao rested her elbows on her abdomen: "It's really hard to find, except for my brother, all the sons and brothers I know, all of them obey their mother's words as their imperial edict. If most people lose their monthly money, If there is no place to spend and drink, you have to cry and grab the ground. The outside world is very good, but everyone grew up together, and I know their true colors best."

Yiyou sat up: "Don't think too much about it, anyway, as you said, we don't need to rely on our husband-in-law to support us, so it's not urgent."

"It's not right either!"

Yiyou was startled by her: "What's wrong with you?"

"During dinner yesterday, I heard Mama Wu and Niang say that people from Yunzhou had approached several official media outlets in the county. Fortunately, Niang suppressed them, so you didn't run into each other."

"It's really thanks to Ma'am, I've already told my mother about it, she might not agree to go there."

"That's good. You don't have to worry too much. Then Zhizhou Chen may not be successful for long."

"Why is this?"

Sister Qiao laughed dimpledly: "It's not my father's stupid move, I don't know why Chen Zhizhou really listened to it, and wrote a letter asking the officials to hand over the fields they have acquired over the years, and the output will be used by the court to fight against the barbarians in the north."

Yu Zheng's affairs are cloudy and foggy, but she understands this sentence surprisingly.

"Has the memorial been handed in?"

"That's natural, my mother said: before Chen Deren bites a piece of meat from the aristocratic family, those people in Yuejing can chop him into a meat paste first."

Yiyou patted her head. When she had an accident in her previous life, Chen Deren was about to be promoted back to Yuejing.It stands to reason that his official career has been smooth all the way, so there should be no more accidents.

"Would the Holy Majesty not praise him for such a memorial to share his concerns?"

"Sharing worries? The past few years have been smooth and the weather has been smooth, and the treasury can fully afford it in this war. How can he call it sharing worries? Once the papers are posted, it may shake the hearts of the people. I think she was forced to jump over the wall by the new supervisor. .”

Yiyou connected the events together, because she was anxious to enter the county government as a concubine in her previous life, so her family made an engagement with the savior Mu Ran for her.Later, because of her repentance of the marriage, Mu Ran went far away, and there was no such thing as General Liao sending his nephew to supervise the army in Yunzhou. Chen Deren was so proud of himself that he would not do such absurd things.

The seemingly insignificant change after rebirth has contributed to the current consequences.She had no intention of taking revenge, but now that Chen Deren committed suicide, she felt depressed.

"Seeing that you are so happy, is it possible that you are not on good terms with Mr. Chen?"

Sister Qiao puffed up her cheeks: "That's natural. My father was excellent in the official examination for three consecutive years. He should have been promoted to Zhizhou three years ago. Your emerald hair mask and this bloodstone set were all made by my mother at that time. Building. I thought it was a certainty, but the imperial decree was picked by others. Not only that, the new Zhizhou made things difficult for my father when he took office, and my mother resorted to all kinds of methods, and this year it was eased."

It turns out that there is such a cause and effect, Yiyou thought of her disgusted and helpless attitude when she negotiated with Zhang's with peony cakes, and secretly thought it was dangerous.

"I've talked too much with you, and the sun has risen. I have to go and greet my mother for a meal. You come here once in a while, can you leave a meal with me?"

Yiyou thought about it, but there are still some things waiting for her in the courtyard.

"There is an episode today, and I have to replenish the stock. I have to go home early to help my mother with work."

"That's really unfortunate, that's all, then another day."

It was already Chen's time when she came out from the county government office, holding an empty food box in her arm, she stretched indistinctly.When he raised his head again, the gate of the county government office opened, and Mu Ran walked out slowly.

"Yiyou, are you here to visit Madam and Miss?"

Feeling his polite attitude, my heart quickened a little, and immediately returned to normal.

"That's right. Brother Mu has the official robe and official seal in his hand. Congratulations on taking office."

Mu Ran casually packed a bag behind his back, and looked down to see her unfinished and removed jade earrings.The earrings are round, with a small circle wrapped in the middle, which symbolizes harmony and happiness.He didn't care about his intentions, he only felt that the earrings were proudly attached to the small earlobe, it was really a blessing.

Averting his eyes, he tried his best to suppress the excitement in his voice: "Thank you."

Seeing that he took the initiative to follow up and stretched three feet horizontally, she had to find a suitable topic: "Brother Mu is promoted this time, but he is going to move into a new mansion."

"There are only Mu Yu and I in the family, so a house that is too big is useless."

"It makes sense..."

The two fell into silence again, and seeing that there was still half the way, she had to rack her brains.

"Brother Mu, I have something to ask."

"What's the matter?"

"Yesterday in Yunlin Village, you said that Shen Fuhai was a traitor to the imperial court, the most serious of which could be punished by the nine clans. Although Changsheng has now left the Shen family tree, but blood is thicker than water, will he be punished in the future?"

Mu Ran was silent, thinking about his words: "Don't say it's a reconciliation, it's a division of the clan. Longevity should be considered within the three clans. If someone with a heart exposes it, this matter will not be reversed."

It was an unintentional remark, but now Yiyou is really worried.She watched coldly, Chunsheng wouldn't have much future, what if Cheng's put all his eggs in one basket?There has always been only a thousand days to be a thief, not a thousand days to guard against a thief!

"What can we do now?"

"Theoretically speaking, the members of the Shen family in Yunlin Village are closer than you, so they must be more worried about this matter."

"You are right, but you are not afraid of ten thousand, just in case."

"Well, if you're really worried, then I'll write a letter to Brother Liao. Let him make a decision on this matter, and it will be easier to turn around in the future."

Qiaojie thought about it, but Yiyou knew about Liao Qiting's background.This person is the nephew of General Dayue Zhenguo, whose father followed General Liao to fight and was shrouded in horse leather.He was brought up by General Liao since he was a child, and his relationship is no worse than that of his parents.If this matter is filed with him, if something goes wrong in the future, the court officials who handle the case will not be able to pursue it.

In this way, she can sleep peacefully, but in this way, she owes Mu Ran another favor.

Hearing that he helped so happily, she felt happy in her heart.Usually, she thinks it's nothing, the big deal is that the neighbors will pay more.But now that he already has a girl he likes, wouldn't it be a big mistake if he knew that she was jealous and ruined his favorite marriage?

Thinking of this, she asked in a low voice: "Brother Mu, I am relieved, but will it be a hindrance to you?"

"No." Being able to help her made her frown relax, and he felt relieved.He even thought that maybe if he helped a lot, Yiyou could have more of him in his heart.

"Just think about it, will anyone be unhappy?"

Mu Ran pondered, and then said affirmatively: "Mu Yu will only be happy when he hears it."

Yiyou only felt that there was a double sky of ice and fire all over her body, maybe Mu Ran didn't feel admiration for that girl?But looking out of the corner of her eye, she saw the square handkerchief protruding from the corner of the burden.Compared to yesterday's wrinkle, it is now folded flat and placed inside, presumably he tidied it overnight.

"If you think about it more, besides Mu Yu, is there anyone else who would be unhappy? Not nearby, but maybe far away?"

Mu Ran tightened his burden: "I know!"

Yiyou's heart skipped a beat, and she wished she could slap herself: Mu Ran is willing to help, you are so lucky, and then, why did you destroy this matter yourself.

"You saw Brother Liao like that a few days ago. You may have misunderstood him. Although he has a temper, he has a very good heart. He will definitely not make things difficult for him."

Seeing distress and remorse on her face after speaking, he finally couldn't help brushing his cheek and brushing the small earlobe: "Don't think too much, I know this well."

Yiyou only felt that the place he touched was hot, and she lowered her head and covered her face: "Then there is Brother Lao Mu, you have already arrived home, I should go back soon."

After she finished speaking, she covered her face and walked towards Lu Jintou like a dog chasing and biting her.

Mu Ran looked down at the palm, but there was still a warm and soft feeling on it.

Is she resisting?Still shy?Thinking of the latter, a sweetness welled up in his heart.It's hard to guess what the girl is thinking, but he thinks it's shy, at least he can be happy thinking about it.

After returning home, she was busy for a while, and it was the Mid-Autumn Festival, so Yiyou thought about making some mooncakes.

If it is well done, it can be given away, and if it is not satisfactory, it can be sold at a lower price during the market.Li Shi didn't want her to be too tired, but she changed her mind after hearing that she might be killed.Taking advantage of An Sheng to save more money now, no matter what happens in the future, he will always have something to rely on.

Making moon cakes, selling steamed buns and preparing for the ceremony at the same time, she was bored in the courtyard, and arrived at the fifteenth day in a few days.

This day, Mrs. Li got up before dawn, boiled water and poured it into the newly made bathtub.In the steamy side room, she personally wiped her daughter's back and washed her hair.

"From today onwards, you are a big girl, and it is a good sign to wash clean."

Yiyou looked at Li Shi's red eyes on the water, lowered her head and buried her face in the hot water.There was a gentle touch on the back, and a deep sigh came from her ear.

Suddenly she thought of the first half of Li Shi's life. She was unlucky in her childhood and worked hard after marriage. Her beauty almost ruined her life. She survived such a dangerous situation with perseverance.Even if she moved to the county and had servants, she still insisted on doing the previous work and never took a break.But for her and Changsheng, she doted on her with all her strength.

At this moment, she suddenly understood that she not only entrusted her own ideals and pursuits, but also carried Li's half-life longing for happiness.So in the previous life, she became a concubine in Zhizhou, and she would not be able to get sick; in this life, even if she is out of line, she will feel more relaxed every day.

"After wiping, don't be bored."

Flicking water onto her face, she raised her head to force back tears.For the sake of Mrs. Li, she also had to live like a human being, the more she lived, the better.

"Mother, I'm panicking after taking too long to wash."

"It's also time to come out, otherwise the hair will not be dry."

Yiyou got out, dried herself and put on the newly made obscene clothes.The apron for the mandarin ducks to play in the water was made by Mrs. Li. Although the silk used for the material is not as expensive as the official fabric, the exquisite embroidery is more than enough to make up for it.The red gown was made of fine cotton brought from the capital by the cloth shop, and it fitted her figure tightly, with fine stitches.

"Bitao, come fan her and blow-dry her hair."

When her hair was almost dry, Mrs. Li combed it for her herself, and put it into a Lingyun bun that is not common in Yunzhou.

In the bronze mirror, she has a towering cloud bun, and her oval face without heavy makeup is unparalleled in beauty.Li Shi turned her head and silently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.Yiyou got up and handed the handkerchief to her: "Mother, this makes Changsheng laugh."

At the right time, Changsheng stepped over the threshold, raised his head and stood there in a daze, and said for a long while, "Sister is a fairy!"

Yiyou nodded his nose: "What about the mother?"

"Mother... let me think about it, mother is a great fairy!"

Mrs. Li looked at her son who had grown taller, and then at her delicate and charming daughter. How could she be hurting spring and autumn on such a good day!Pursing her lips, she smiled very comfortably.

After all this work, the curfew has been open for a long time.Mrs. Li also changed into a newly made red double-breasted gown, and Changsheng also had a new gown.

The sedan chair sent by the Zhang family arrived at the door, and told Bitao and Mama Liu, who had also changed into new clothes, to take good care of the house, and the three of them boarded two sedan chairs.

Soon they arrived at the county government office, and when they got off the sedan chair, Yiyou was really taken aback.There are lights and festoons everywhere in the main courtyard, such ostentation is only a little lower than when Qiaojie got married.

Mrs. Li was a little cautious: "See Madam."

Mrs. Zhang hurriedly pulled her back, and said to Mama Wu: "People say that father Xiao is a daughter, but I think it should be a girl who looks like a mother."

"It's because Madam has good eyesight. The old servant just looked at it for a long time, but he didn't expect this place."

Li's respect has not diminished at all, but he is no longer so restrained in his gestures.Together with Mama Wu, she set up a fruit plate for snacks and helped as much as she could.However, Yiyou was tightened up in the inner room by Sister Qiao, who told her nervously.

"My mother invited guests, the Zhizhou government has already known, today you and Ji."

Yiyou smiled indifferently and said: "There are so many people today, the magistrate can't force me away. This will happen sooner or later, and today will save you from worrying every day."

"Yes, don't worry, I will try my best to help you."

The two chattered for a while, until it was almost noon, when all the guests had arrived and the wedding ceremony was about to begin.

As a matter of course, the guest of honor is the wife of the county magistrate, the wife of the old county magistrate and the wife of the master are the admirers, Yousi is the old and handsome mother of the county government, and the guests are the rest of the county government.There were not many people who came to the Jiji ceremony, but they were all prominent women in Yun County.

Perhaps these people are not as wealthy as businessmen, but the meaning is quite different.

Compliments in place, ceremony opening, guest of honor entering the table, guest leaving the host room, guest washing, hair combing, crowning, dipping, giving words, three prostrations, listening to the ceremony, and answering the ceremony. After tedious steps, the ceremony is finally completed.

Mrs. Zhang inserted the emerald hairpin through her Liuyun bun, and then said with a smile: "I think the word Yiyou is very good, why not use this as the word."

There were quite a few people who called her Erya before, but after this incident, a trace was left in everyone's hearts: she was no longer the wild girl from Yunlin Village, but the Yiyou girl who was favored by the county magistrate's wife.She cared about the kindness of the Shen family and never forgetting their roots. If there are still people in the Shen family who try to suppress her with filial piety, then they don't know what it means.

It was past noon after the ceremony, and Mrs. Zhang had already ordered people to prepare dishes.Not too many people came, just enough to make up two tables.Everyone was seated one after another, before the table started, Madam Wu walked in quickly, frowned at her, and whispered something in Zhang's ear.

"Since you're here, please come in."

Not long after, a richly dressed lady walked in outside the hanging flower door.But Yiyou recognized that she was Yin's nanny.The nanny is very favored by the Yin family. Even Aunt Mei, who was gifted by the old lady and has the eldest son of Chen Deren, has to respectfully call her Yin's mother when she sees her.

"The old lady greets all the ladies."

Mrs. Zhang didn't cry out, but asked enthusiastically: "Today's Mid-Autumn Festival, my mother didn't accompany Elder Sister Yin Zhang Luo, why did she condescend to come to the humble house?"

Mother Yin was not annoyed, she glanced at the crown on her head, and then at the incense burner, straw mats and futons that would not be taken back in time.

"This is a girl and Jiji, and today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, Madam is really a double blessing, the old lady came today for this purpose."

Mrs. Zhang just acted confused: "Sister Yin is really, she is very heavy, and she even sent a capable mother to congratulate the Mid-Autumn Festival. I will write down this kindness. Mama Wu, you will bring another thank you gift later, and pay a visit on my behalf. Once."

Mama Wu hurriedly responded, and Mama Yin got up and walked to Yiyou.

"Madam is really kind, but I came here today because of Miss Yiyou. A few days ago in Zhizhou Mansion, she spent a rainy night with our master in the pavilion. Madam said, this is a girl from a good family, so I have to give it to someone Name. No, the old woman came to ask for the girl's birth date today."

The whole audience was in an uproar, and a few people even started to imagine the rainy night, and Zhang's face was even darkened to the end.It would be fine if Mrs. Yin said that, an old woman dared to openly ignore the rejection in her words, and made an inch of it.

Compared with everyone else, Mrs. Li was more anxious.She had expected this day long ago, and was prepared to deal with it, but she still couldn't help being angry when it came to an end.

Deceiving too much!

"What my mother said was wrong. When Yiyou returned home, she explained everything that happened that day. Thanks to the care of the magistrate, she slept peacefully in the side yard that day. And since ancient times, marriage has been ordered by her parents, and I will never allow it." It is a concubine with others."

Mother Yin still had a smile on her face: "Ma'am, what I said is wrong, please excuse my wife's nonsense: Our master comes from the Chen family in Yuejing. My son, if she is weakly crowned and sealed by Yin, then she is the imperial wife. How can such a nobleness be summed up by the word 'concubine'."

Yiyou has a lot of experience with her eloquent tongue.Just as she was about to speak, Sister Qiao stood up.

"Your mother is so ridiculous. Painting cakes to satisfy one's hunger is not bad. That day in Zhizhou Mansion, Yiyou and I collapsed and slept together, and we never parted until dawn. I don't know why we spent the rainy night together."

The smile on Yin's mother's face finally froze. The 200-year reputation of the Jiang family was ruined, and Zhang's heart of protecting the calf spread throughout Yunzhou.If she had more courage, she wouldn't dare to make up Qiaojie's mess.

"Miss, don't be in a hurry. Leaving this matter aside, my master is the head of a state, and his wife is from the Yin family of Yuejing. They sincerely welcome Miss Yiyou to come to the house as a concubine. Everyone here please do me a favor and give my wife some face."

When she said that, everyone hesitated.The matter of men and women is naturally about your love and my wish, but regardless of this, Zhizhou's ability to cover the sky with one hand is unshakable.So now, most people are actually moved.

However, for the daughter of a merchant, being a concubine to Zhizhou is considered a compliment.With a few words of persuasion, Zhizhou and his wife's face are fully appreciated, and they are all happy with each other.

For a while, the sound of three happy arrivals was heard endlessly, Mrs. Zhang lowered her face, and the courtyard was finally quiet.

Yiyou sat there from the beginning to the end, and she didn't worry too much when she learned that Chen Deren's big tree was about to fall a few days ago.It's just that Chen Deren has not fallen, and the Zhang family can't clearly sing with him.How to get through this experience without hurting Zhizhou's face is a troublesome matter.

Just when she was hesitating, the county magistrate came from the front, followed by Mu Ran.

"Miss Yiyou, what did you think?"

Yin's mother forced her to come over, Yiyou raised her lips: "It's really unfortunate that mother came here, Yiyou is already engaged."

(End of this chapter)