Farmer’s Stepmother’s Skillful Farming

Chapter 661 Chestnut Cake

It can be said that it is just the right thickness and will not make traveling too difficult, but there is also enough snow.

 For the crops in the fields, it is enough for the wheat seedlings to survive the winter, and for the children, it is enough for two days of fun.

 Everything seems to be just right.

 At this moment, the children are building a snowman.

He has a round and chubby body and a big head. He uses a carrot as a nose, and finds pebbles to make eyes and buttons on his body.

“This snowman looks really unique.” Gu Yunxi stood a little further away, looked back and forth, and said with emotion.

"My mother said this is Dabai and she drew pictures for us." Bai Lixia replied, "We also think it's very unique and looks good."

It is round and has a sense of simplicity. At first glance, it looks very safe and reliable.

"It looks good." Gu Yunxi nodded and suggested, "But since it doesn't have arms and legs, it's better to find a short bamboo pole to use as an arm."

 With this suggestion, the children immediately went to the yard to look for suitable things.

 Seeing that Dabai was heading towards Xuebao, Su Mulan put her forehead on her head and smiled, then went into the kitchen to make breakfast.

Baishitang shoveled the snow in the yard to prevent it from melting everywhere after the sun came out.

When the four children saw that the snowmen were almost piled up, they each helped Su Mulan and Bai Shitang with their work.

 Because of the snow, Gu Yunxi's plan to return to the county town was postponed for a few days.

 These days, Gu Xiuwen is also very busy.

 At the end of the year, especially when it snowed like this, he wanted to take a look everywhere.

 Look to see if there are any people affected by the heavy snow, and take a look at the winter wheat planting situation in various towns and villages to make a preliminary judgment on next year's harvest.

 And at the end of the year, the ceremonial etiquette of the officials in the yamen, as well as the tax situation of the entire county this year, must be calculated so that they can be reported in the next spring.

With such a busy schedule, Gu Xiuwen didn't even bother to have lunch.

"Sir, please eat some of this chestnut cake first. I'll ask someone to buy a bowl of wontons. I'll make do with a bowl of wontons later. Otherwise, it's freezing cold and I'm afraid I won't be able to bear it." Shen Qiu reminded.

Shen Qiu is Gu Xiuwen's master. He is responsible for some of his writing and other chores. He is very reliable and Gu Xiuwen relies heavily on him.

Hearing what Shen Qiu said, Gu Xiuwen stopped writing, stretched out his hand to rub his eyebrows, and rubbed his eyelids at the same time.

 In the past few days, I have been checking the tax account books sent from various places all night long. My eyes are very tired and are already covered with red bloodshot eyes.

Seeing Gu Xiuwen stop writing, Shen Qiu hurriedly brought the chestnut cake over and poured a cup of hot tea.

Gu Xiuwen picked up a piece and put it in his mouth.

Soft, glutinous and sweet, with a delicate texture and a strong chestnut flavor, probably because of the addition of sugar, which makes it sweeter. However, the amount of sugar added is just right, and it does not overwhelm the guest. Instead, it enhances the fragrance of the chestnuts.

 If I could use two words to describe it, it would be delicious.

　　If I use four words, it would be, deja vu.

Gu Xiuwen paused briefly and swallowed the chestnut cake in his mouth, "Where did this chestnut cake come from?"

"It was sent by Mrs. Zhang from your home. She said that shopkeeper Lu sent it to the house yesterday for the young lady to eat. Since the young lady has not been here these two days, Mother Zhang sent the chestnut cake to the county government office."

 (End of this chapter)