There are flowers and wine, hoeing and farming

Chapter 46

Ning's tears made Qiaoqiao feel uncomfortable for a while, but seeing that after the exchange of horoscopes, the other party is about to come to Xiaopin, and from then on, she can't go out at will, and she has to stay at home to prepare for marriage. Clothes and bedding, and these days, Ning has been helping her pack the dowry. Seeing her mother frowning and sighing, she also thought that before she left, she could earn more money and save money for the family. some.

After thinking and thinking, she called Hongxia, and the two of them went to the flower room together, and picked out five or six pots of varieties with a very short flowering period. Among them, one was called Shiyangjin, which was very special and belonged to the chrysanthemum category. Yes, but each flower on the several stems growing from one root has a different color. They are colorful, and they are all very gorgeous. Seen from a distance, they are very festive and auspicious. Most wealthy households have never seen this kind of flower, because It was extremely difficult to feed her, so those who survived were sent to high-ranking officials or rich people. Coincidentally, the seeds of these plants were also very lucky. When Cheng Zhigao went to buy flower seeds for her, the few left by others were given to Cheng Zhigao gave him the remaining change, and presented these flower seeds together.Qiaoqiao also has five in total, and only this one survived.

She looked at the brocade, walked along it several times with her chin in her hand, and raised a finger to Hongxia.

"One tael is a little bit, isn't it? Sister, we've put in a lot of effort."

Qiaoqiao shook her head and said with a smile: "100 taels, and I won't sell it if I miss a word. If no one wants it, you can bring it back. I would rather destroy it than sell it for such a low price, otherwise I won't be able to do it in the future."

Hongxia was slightly startled, she thought five or six taels would be enough, the money was enough to feed the family for half a year, 100 taels, she didn't even dare to think about it!
"It's only 100 taels, and I won't sell any less. Hongxia, my mother is not feeling well today. I have to leave, and I don't want to make her unhappy. If I say that I am going to sell flowers today to save her some money, she will definitely I'm not happy about it, after all, I'm her only daughter. After you sold the flowers and came back, I said it was the money I saved before for planting flowers.

You can go by yourself, Dad is also busy with my business, he will give me a mirror and a chair, so I can't spare time.I made a promise to Uncle Zhang that he will not sell vegetables today, but will give you off, and I will give him some coppers later, but when you come back, you will also give him [-] Wen.You know the prices of the other flowers, so I don't need to say more, except for the price of the brocade, it doesn't matter if the others are less, as long as they sell the best. "

Hongxia nodded firmly: "Sister, don't worry, I will take good care of the flowers and sell them all."

Qiaoqiao squeezed Hongxia's face: "Don't be so serious, sister doesn't know you yet? I let you go this time to let you get acquainted. I won't be here in the future. Don't worry. It’s not a matter of a day or two, if the flower grows almost in the future, you have to sell it yourself, save some pocket money for yourself, and give mother as much as you want.”

"I see, sister."

Uncle Zhang quickly came to the door and knocked, Qiaoqiao helped Hongxia bring the flower pot up.

"Uncle Zhang, please help me watch our family Hongxia order, she is still young, please take care of me on the way. Here is the money to buy some drinks, don't be too little."

"Hey, I can't have it, girl." Uncle Zhang shyly pushed it away.

"Uncle Zhang, you don't like it, this is it!" Qiaoqiao pretended to be angry.

"This girl, hehe, it's okay, let's go, I can't beat you little girls."

Hongxia walked aside holding the trolley, while Uncle Zhang stood in the middle and pushed it steadily.

When Hongxia turned her head, Qiaoqiao waved to her: "Be careful with that person, if you see him, come back immediately, we won't sell the flowers, don't mess with him."

"I know, sister, don't worry."

Qiaoqiao turned around and went back to the room, Ning raised her head and looked at her helplessly: "Let Hongxia go?"

"En." Qiaoqiao walked over with a smile and grabbed Ning's arm: "Mother, I'll give it to you later, okay?"

"Not good." Ning snorted and pulled out her arm.

"Then, let's open at thirty-seven."

"The family is not short of you, don't worry, the dowry custody will not let the people over there look down on you, you have sold flowers so many times, and give them to me every time, look at you, such a big girl, Everyone uses rouge and gouache, and our family is not short of it, so you don’t buy it. You can take all the money from this sale, and make it pocket money, so that you don’t have to spend money in some places, and you can’t get it yourself. out."

"No need, mother, you have enough things to marry me as a dowry. If you give me so much money, people may suspect that we have hidden some treasures, and the government will come to pay taxes!"

"You kid, you are just scaring people, and I won't let you put it on the bright side. You hide it secretly, and no one else knows. I put all the good things at the bottom of the box for you. The ones on top are all used by ordinary people. Got it. Our family is not worth much, so don't dislike your parents for not giving you much."

Qiaoqiao sighed, seeing that Ning Shi was about to cry again, she raised her sleeve and wiped the corners of her eyes on purpose: "Yo, my sleeves are soaked."

"You child."

"I don't know if your second brother can come back in time, hey." Ning thought of her second son who was out of town, and complained again in her heart.

"Mother, it's okay. The second brother will definitely come back. Even if it's too late, I will come back to see him."

Cheng Zhiyuan left the village a few years ago and went to other places. He is more skilled in carpentry than Qi Cheng Daman, and he is willing to specialize in research, so he can notice many details. Later, he was recommended by a family to go to the capital. Build houses for the government and wealthy families.It has been more than three years since I went there like this, and except for a few letters brought back by someone in the middle, I never came back once.

The two were talking, and their hands were not idle.Qiaoqiao held a piece of red cloth in her hand, and began to embroider patterns from one corner to the top.Ning helped her cut the fabric, tidy up her needlework, and kept explaining some aspects that she should pay attention to when she gets married.

Although the girl has done a good job at home, as a mother, she still can't help but want to nag a few words. In fact, what she wanted was just a psychological comfort. Qiaoqiao knew it well, so Ning said, she should One sound.

"Girl, come and have a look." Cheng Daman wiped the sweat from his forehead warmly, stood at the door and called Qiaoqiao.

Qiaoqiao and Ning put down their work and walked to the yard. Under the simple shed, a log mirror table had been finished, and it still exuded the fragrance of logs. The fine wood chips and patterns are roughly engraved on it. The whole large scale is already in place, and the only thing left is to carve and grind it with delicate small tools.

Qiaoqiao nodded: "Very good, Dad."

Cheng Daman smiled: "Father often makes these things for people. This is a popular style recently, but for some reason, it can be made very quickly before, but this time it is not smooth. I feel that many places are not very good. Well, if you don’t like it, I’ll make another one. There’s no shortage of wood.”

"No need, dad, this one is very good." Qiaoqiao waved her hands again and again, she didn't know how much this big piece of wood would cost, and with daddy's hard work, she stepped forward and took a closer look, He raised his head and smiled at Cheng Daman: "It's really good, I like it very much."

"That's good, you guys go back and I'll carve these patterns."

After eating at noon, the two little devils fell asleep and went to sleep. Jasmine, who had been looking after them all morning, was already exhausted. sleep for a while.

In this yard, the only ones who couldn't sleep were Cheng Daman and his wife and Qiaoqiao.One is busy beating furniture, and two are busy with dowry.

"Why hasn't Hongxia come back yet? It should be about the same time?" Qiaoqiao said after sitting there for a while.

"It's okay, you, Uncle Zhang, will follow. Besides, we won't mess with the things you have left, and we don't know the price. Let her exercise and take care of herself in the future. It will be regarded as my own dowry." Save some more money." Ning said without raising her head.

"Well, mother, in the future, if my in-law's family agrees, I'll take Hongxia there, okay?" As soon as Qiaoqiao finished speaking, Ning slapped the table.

"Are you worried that your mother will lack food and drink for her, or will you abuse her and sell her to earn two pocket money?"

Qiaoqiao became anxious all of a sudden, because Ning's tone was full of anger and deep grievances, she blamed herself bitterly in her heart, and blamed herself for speaking too unreliably, she hurried forward and grabbed Ning She tugged and shook her sleeve like a little girl: "Mother, look at you, I didn't mean it that way. If you blame me, just hit me. Don't be angry. When you are angry, I feel bad." As she said that, Qiaoqiao was still holding Ning's hand to slap her face, but Ning suddenly pulled back and gave her a look.

"Okay, I know you love her, but you haven't seen that she only loves to rely on you, and ignores us. We just want to care, but we can't care. After you leave, let her look like you at this moment .As for what you said about taking her to your husband's house, don't let me hear it again, otherwise, or you will really sell her." Ning gritted her teeth and said this cruel sentence, she knew that if she said If you say something like breaking your leg, this daughter will definitely not believe it. After all, the couple love her so much, so they would not be willing to touch her, they can only use it as a threat.

Qiaoqiao curled her lips: "Okay, mother, I'm just asking you, and I know it's inappropriate, so I won't say it..."

"Be more obedient, don't let your mother and father worry about it, live peacefully in Fang's family, the family is good, the old couple are very honest, they are responsible people, including the child, we said this family , is also a blessing, in the future, you have to live with them, you know?"

"Understood, mother." Qiaoqiao replied obediently, making Ning Shi feel at ease as much as possible.

Basking in the warm sunshine, the whole family was doing their own things. Outside, Cheng Daman used small iron tools to carefully carve the wood grain on the mirror stand, frowning from time to time, cursing in frustration. In the bedroom, Ning and Qiaoqiao are very busy. In the next bedroom, two identical little guys who sleep as angels and wake up as demons are sleeping sweetly with their mouths pouting. Their mother was taking a nap on her side.

Everything is peaceful and makes people want to smile.

Therefore, when the trembling and terrified voice suddenly came in, everyone trembled.

Qiaoqiao rushed out of the room with a pale face: "What did you say? Say it again?"

Ning walked over and quickly supported her daughter, Cheng Daman also walked to his wife and daughter to support them: "Uncle Zhang, speak slowly, don't worry. What's wrong?"

Uncle Zhang still had some blood on his face, he shook his hands violently, and his eyes were so wide that one could tell at a glance that it was full of fear: "Your Hongxia, she killed someone!!! "

(End of this chapter)