Xiaoqiao Liushui Renjia

Chapter 173

After packing up and saluting, the clansmen of each house also gave Qi Yan and the others something, and it took five or six carriages to load them. Qi Yan and Xiaoqiao ate several meals of practicing wine, and finally on a day that was suitable for traveling, Bid farewell to the deep Qi family compound, and embark on the road to Kang County.

Although she felt that there were a lot of disturbing things in the Qi family, Xiaoqiao felt a little uncomfortable before leaving. After all, she had lived together for several months, and Mrs. Qi and Mrs. Pei were very kind to her, especially Mrs. It was Mrs. Qi who really took care of her like a daughter, so she was reluctant to leave when she left.

But no matter how reluctant he was, he still had to leave. Qi Yan saw that Xiaoqiao looked a little sullen, and said that he would come back after the Chinese New Year. Xiaoqiao nodded. After walking for more than an hour, Xiaoqiao became depressed. The mood finally disappeared, and the rest is the excitement of the journey.

When I first came here, I was nervous because I was going to get married. I didn’t have the mood to look at the scenery. Now I don’t feel burdened. I’m really sorry for not looking at the scenery.

The carriage I made was very comfortable and didn't feel bumpy at all, and there were ice cubes in it. Since I was going to Pengzhou, the amount of ice was enough for Pengzhou.

Pengzhou is a small prefecture and county. When Xiaoqiao and Qi Yan arrived in Pengzhou, they were just in time to prepare for the dragon boat race. Although there are still ten days before the Dragon Boat Festival, for Pengzhou, which has a Tunhe River Speaking of which, this has already begun to warm up.

The most talked about in the city is the dragon boat race ten days later, to see who will win this year.Xiaoqiao and Qi Yan heard everyone talking in the inn.After a while, a middle-aged man came to Qi Yan, and Qi Yan said: "My boss, it's a small business that is not good enough. I had already ordered a big boat, but because this year's dragon boat race in Pengzhou is No. .20 years, the ship owner also has disciples to participate, so, "

Qi Yan nodded lightly after hearing this, "It's too late for me to order this matter. In this case, let's rest here for a day, and you can look for it later."

The middle-aged man heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this, he was afraid that he would be scolded for not doing well this time, and would be told by his boss that he was not good at doing things.

After the man left, Qi Yan said to Xiaoqiao: "I didn't think about going by water at first, so the order was a bit late, but I can find the boat tomorrow. How about we stay in Pengzhou for a day?"

Xiaoqiao said: "Okay, I've never been to Pengzhou before, I just bought some things for my parents and elder brother, so it's not a waste of time to come to Pengzhou."

Qi Yan also has a yard here in Pengzhou, but in order to feel the atmosphere of Pengzhou, they came to stay at the inn. At night, Qi Yan and Xiaoqiao changed into ordinary clothes. I heard that the night market in Pengzhou is very lively. , If you don't go out and have a look, you will be a little sorry.

"The county magistrate of Pengzhou is a good one. He opened a night market. After this year, not only the tax revenue has increased several times, but also many people have jobs." Qi Yan said to Xiaoqiao.

Xiaoqiao nodded, this is very good, it is true, at this time, people have no entertainment, at night, if they are serious people, they almost go to bed at midnight, and the rest is brothel business. Hot trades of the night too.

But for brothels, although the tax is high, it’s just that rich people can afford it after all, and ordinary people still have no work to do. Like this night market, many ordinary people can come out to sell things and earn some hard money.

Xiaoqiao ate all the way in this snack street. Although these things are not eye-catching, they taste really good. The wisdom of the working people is infinite. They can delve into so many delicious foods and feel that they are Fortunately, when I was young, I didn’t want to open a snack or something. Those who sell snacks, the craftsmanship is not covered, they really have two brushes.

Qi Yan also ate a lot with Xiaoqiao, Xiaoqiao smiled and said, "I thought you wouldn't know how to eat."

Qi Yan said: "Why do you think so?"

"Each meal is either at home or in a restaurant, but here is a roadside stall." Xiaoqiao said.

"Sometimes it's good to eat at roadside stalls. Maybe you can find some good dishes. You know, I'm still the owner of a restaurant. If I'm not good at discovering this, wouldn't it be impossible to develop the restaurant?"

This makes sense, Xiaoqiao laughed straight after hearing this, and said: "Looking at how Pengzhou is like this, even the dragon boat race is so lively. Think about how many people a dragon boat race brings. Bring some things back, and you can get a lot of money no matter what, the county magistrate of Pengzhou is really very business-minded, and it will be great when Kang County is like this." There has never been a night market in Kang County. , and the dragon boat race is only once every few years. Even if there is a race, it is not as lively as here. Look at others, there are so many people ten days in advance, and all the things on the market are related to dragon boat races.

"Everything has advantages and disadvantages. Although there is a night market in Pengzhou, there are many people in the night market, and there are more bad things happening. The government puts more energy into it than other places."

"That's true!" Xiaoqiao said, there are indeed these hidden dangers.

"But generally speaking, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, so the county magistrate of Pengzhou is about to take office, but the people in Pengzhou don't want him to leave." Qi Yan said: "As for Kang County, the magistrate of Kang County is too timid. , I’m afraid this night market won’t work during his tenure.”

The magistrate of Kang County?Isn't that his brother-in-law?Xiaoqiao said, "How is your relationship with the magistrate of Kang County?"

Qi Yan smiled and said: "Generally, it's not that good, it's just mutual benefit. It's night wind, you don't wear much, be careful to catch a cold, how about we go back first? Let's go to this famous shop in Pengzhou tomorrow during the day." Qi Yan said.

"Okay!" The two returned to the inn. Lianpeng and Luwei had already asked for hot water. Because they were tired after a day's carriage ride and went shopping again, Xiaoqiao soon fell asleep.

This night, I really didn’t have any dreams at all. I woke up refreshed the next day, ate a Pengzhou-style breakfast, and then Qi Yan took Xiaoqiao to visit the famous shops here.

Xiaoqiao thought, the second brother is getting married, and when he meets the new second sister-in-law, he must give something good, and the eldest sister-in-law is also at a flowery age, women like this rouge and gouache, when I was in the provincial capital, I didn't bother to buy it, and now I'm here in Pengzhou, and I heard that the things are also very good, so I thought about buying them.

Qi Yan also responded with a smile, and after thinking for a while, he asked Xiaoqiao: "What do you buy at the mother-in-law's place?"

Xiaoqiao said: "Then you should buy one, and I should also buy one, that's good." The son-in-law pleases the mother-in-law, so the mother-in-law can rest assured that she will marry her to you, Qi Yan nodded with a smile, When the wife reminds herself to buy things for her mother-in-law, she really regards herself as a close person. Doesn't it mean that she wants to please her natal family because she doesn't want her to be complained by her natal family?So Qi Yan is very happy.

"Is it because I was dazzled just now or something? Is that person the young master?" A woman on the road said to a middle-aged man, and that middle-aged man was the one who looked for Qi Yan yesterday.His surname is Lu, and he is known as Shopkeeper Lu.

Shopkeeper Lu also saw Qi Yan just now, and after hearing what the woman said, he said, "You are not mistaken, that is the young master!" He has already found a boat today, but the people at the bottom of the inn said that the young master is not there , so I waited to come again in the afternoon, but I ran into Mrs. Qin here, and saw the son-in-law who was shopping with his wife.

"How could it be the young master? Are you dazzled?" The person just now looks very similar to the young master, but the young master usually has a cold face, unlike this person today, who keeps smiling He said that he was also very gentle to the woman beside him, that expression said everything.

"Come on, don't guess, that's the young master. I said, you have made Qin Siniang give up. The young master is married, as you can see. He and his wife are also loving each other. , don’t think about those who have or don’t have one, hurry up and find someone to marry, otherwise it will be hard to find this person when you get older. Do you have to delay until now? I'm telling the truth, don't think I'm disgusting you! Although Si Niang is good at doing business, but the young master just doesn't like it, what's the use?"

After listening to shopkeeper Lu's words, Mrs. Qin was a little moved, but she still said: "A dog can't spit out ivory, my fourth wife is such a capable person, and the young master is a natural match, why can't they be compatible? Even if my fourth wife is the daughter of a merchant, but this big family is not only the wife of the main house, can our fourth wife be the second wife? I don't believe that wife can do business for the son-in-law. After marrying the fourth wife, outsiders I don't know how easy it is."

Shopkeeper Lu saw that Mrs. Qin regarded her kindness as a donkey's liver and lungs, so he didn't say anything else. He had already said the good things first, and there was nothing he could do if he didn't listen. When the time came, he would know that he was serious when he touched his nose, and he could tell at a glance. , this son-in-law is very good to his daughter-in-law, it can't be better, just relying on Qin Siniang, there is no way!
Let's say Mrs. Qin came back from the street in a hurry. She came out to buy something for Qin Siniang, but when she met Qi Yan, she wanted to report to Qin Siniang. But she treats Qin Siniang as her daughter. She lost her parents at a young age, but she survived alone, and even talked about business with others. She just supported the Qin family. This is not the case in Pengzhou now. No one dares to underestimate the Qin family.

"Mother Qin, have you bought everything?" Qin Siniang was making plans, and asked without even raising her head when she heard the movement.

Mrs. Qin has already arrived in front of Qin Siniang, and said to Qin Siniang: "Siniang, don't settle accounts now, Qin Mama told you that Mr. Qi has come to Pengzhou!"

"Really?" Qin Siniang exclaimed excitedly, but then became sad, "Isn't he married? Why did you come to Pengzhou again?"

Mrs. Qin said: "I saw it on the street just now, but I didn't dare to go over to say hello. It seems that Mr. Qi didn't come alone, and there was a woman beside him."

Qin Siniang was even more dejected when she heard the voice, and said: "You didn't tell me when you came here, it seems that you really don't want to have anything to do with me! Mother Qin, have you seen the appearance of Mrs. Gongzi, how does she look like? How does the young master treat her?"

(End of this chapter)