The Sweet Little Fulang

This time I came back and stayed at home for several days. Shen Xuanqing said that he would go up the mountain early in the morning, and Lu Gu agreed.

Because the two of them worked hard in the mountains, Wei Lanxiang didn't let Lu Gu work much these days.

In the middle of the morning, the sun was not very bright, so he sat under the eaves and embroidered a purse, which was larger than a purse, so that he could hold a lot of copper coins and loose silver. After finishing this, he would embroider a smaller purse, which he usually carried when he went out and put money in it. bosom or sleeve.

Even Ji Qiuyue came over to take a look, and finally said with a smile: "The craftsmanship of millet is really good, it is much more refined than those sold outside."

Wei Lanxiang was sewing up old clothes, and she complimented a few words when she heard the words, and they made Lu Gu bow her head shyly.

"Let Shen Yan learn to do some needlework in the morning, so that he will know how to run outside all day long, and he will be able to make clothes and embroider flowers in the future." Wei Lanxiang smacking her mouth.

In the past two years, the family was busy planning food and earning money, and Shen Yan had to work with the adults. The needlework was only taught a few times. Seeing that Lu Gu was doing so well, she thought that she should also let Shen Yan learn. Now, as for the work of putting ducks and grasses, it is enough to put them once a day. When she has free time, she will go with them, and come back to feed more chickens, grasses, ducks and grasses.

"No, it's always right to know more." Ji Qiuyue agreed, most of the food and clothing of their countrymen came by themselves, which was cheaper and more affordable than the ones they bought.

While he was talking, someone walked in outside the door, but it was Zhou Yunzhi.

She smiled all over her face, and when she saw Wei Lanxiang, she said, "His second aunt is sewing clothes."

"Auntie is here, sit down." Ji Qiuyue greeted her, took a chair out of the room, and Lu Gu also shouted.

"Sister-in-law, are you free now?" Wei Lanxiang asked with a smile as she put down the work in her hand.

"I didn't get up early and ate too much, I went out for a quick meal, and I came over." Zhou Yunzhi said, looking at what Lu Gu was embroidering, and said, "Yo, you can also embroider lions, this hand is really clever ."

Lu Gu bowed his head embarrassedly, and said in a low voice, "No, no, just do whatever you want."

Seeing that he was embarrassed, Wei Lanxiang grabbed his words and said, "I know who I am, I haven't seen many of us here. I'm going to follow Erqing up the mountain again in the morning."

She asked again, "I see the elder sister-in-law and the elder brother are in town? They look like you two from afar."

Zhou Yunzhi pursed his lips into a smile, and said in a reproachful tone, "The former son Yutao asked someone to ask me to live in the town with your eldest brother. I can't talk about it, but I can't beat him. I went to live there, and took a look at my eldest grandson."

She paused for a while, the smile on her face did not diminish, and then said: "It's strange that people say that things in town are expensive, but yesterday afternoon, I had to go to the pub to eat and drink, it's fine to drink and eat meat, and I even ordered a plate of Hongqiao, Jin Gui is scary! Then a small stack costs fifty cents, and if I can't eat spicy food, I would order the stir-fried autumn peppers and boiled soybeans, which is even more expensive, seventy cents!"

She gestured with five fingers, her eyes widened as if she was frightened, and she wanted to use this price to scare others.

How could Wei Lanxiang not know that she was showing off, and said with a smile: "It is said that the son you gave birth to is good, Yutao is capable and filial, and Yuxi has read a lot of books, which can't compare to ten miles and eight townships. Listen to the big sister-in-law. You said, is this Hong Qiao really so delicious?"

Hongqiao is a kind of thin-shelled green snail, which can only be found in the mountains and streams after autumn. These days are the time to eat fresh, and naturally it is expensive. After touching it in the mountains, you should soak the green snails in the wine jar. After ten days, the snail shells will turn into powder and crumbs and sink to the bottom of the wine jar, while the red snail meat floats on the top. The dishes are fried together, delicious and with the aroma of wine, and the pickles are also crunchy and salty.

As for stir-frying with autumn peppers and boiled soybeans, it is the most popular among men who drink alcohol. It is more expensive than peanuts, but these things are difficult to touch and expensive. It takes a lot of effort to go into the mountains to find streams. Take the effort to go up the mountain and touch it yourself, otherwise you will be reluctant to eat it, even the ordinary people in the town only eat it once in a while when they are rich.

This Hongqiao was originally called Hongxiao or Xiaohong, and it was named after the snail shell was removed and only the red snail meat was left.

Zhou Yunzhi liked the flattery of others the most, and her chin was raised a little more than before. Hearing the words, she said, "That's not it, it's so expensive and so little, it's really like eating gold."

Wei Lanxiang stopped stitching, looked at her and smiled: "Then if I go to town another day, if Yutao is here, I can't ask him to treat my second aunt badly, let's try it out. The taste of red and pretty."

Hearing this, the pride on Zhou Yunzhi's face suddenly solidified. How could anyone take advantage of their family? With some contempt in his eyes, he became vigilant in his heart. Bah, this shameless second daughter-in-law, their family She didn't eat it often, so she wanted Yutao to buy it for her.

But she still maintained a kind face, and said quickly: "You don't know, Yutao is always busy, and the former child also let me go with his father after two days of free time, not even the two of us dare to stay longer, I came back in time for dark last night, and I didn’t let you go. I was afraid that you would go and he would not be at home. It’s not a waste of time. We are so far away from the town. Not going down."

She couldn't wait any longer, for fear that the second room would eat and drink from their house, so she stood up and said, "It's getting late, your elder brother is in the field, I'll go bring him some water."

"Then sister-in-law, I won't leave you." Wei Lanxiang put down her things and sent her out, and Lu Gu and Ji Qiuyue also got up.

Zhou Yunzhi's legs and feet were obviously faster than when she came, and after she could not see her, Wei Lanxiang said, "This dog's eyes are low, and I can despise her."

Speaking of which, Shen Xuanqing's grandmother was long gone, Shen Shunde was the eldest, Shen Shunfu was the second, Shen Shunwang was the third, and the three brothers separated a few years ago. Go old people.

After Shen Shunfu went, the second room of the Shen family was poor, and the Shen Shunde family was rich, but the whole family was a snobby who disliked the poor and loved the rich. They usually met in the village, and even if the second room family talked to them, they snorted and replied. Ignore it, and occasionally borrow something from Erfangjia, so that I can give a good look.

After they paid off their debts and settled a marriage with Shen Xuanqing, they let the villagers know that their family was rich, and the big house talked to them again.

Wei Lanxiang was about to die. If it wasn't for Zhou Yunzhi who came to help before Shen Xuanqing got married, and according to the custom of the village, he brought eggs and white noodles over. Although there were not many others, his face was still passable, otherwise he would not be able to follow suit today. She said those few words, of course, the words that followed were purely to catch Zhou Yunzhi away, otherwise she would have to listen to her show off.

Ji Qiuyue said to her: "Mother, we shouldn't be angry with her, just stop communicating."

Wei Lanxiang nodded, but she wasn't angry either. The anger was born two years ago, and it's not worth being angry and arguing now, so she smiled again: "When the new rice is beaten, we'll be happy, and we'll go to the next restaurant in town. , what kind of beef and duck feet in sauce, whatever you want to eat is up to you."

When Ji Qiuyue heard it, she hurriedly said, "Mother, this is what you said, and I wrote it all down."

"I said it." Wei Lanxiang gouged out at her with a smile, afraid that she wouldn't count?

Although he hadn't eaten it yet, just talking was enough to make people extremely happy. Ji Qiuyue also said to Lu Gu, "Guzi, remember to be polite then, mother will pay, you can eat whatever you want."

There was also a slight smile on Lu Gu's face. He didn't speak, and nodded habitually.

While joking, Shen Yan came back with a bundle of chicken grass. Seeing that they were so happy, she asked out of curiosity. Ji Qiuyue didn't hide it from her. , which provoked Wei Lanxiang to poke her in the forehead, saying that when the mother refused to accept the account.

For a while, the courtyard was lively and lively, which made Lu Gu, who didn't speak much, feel happy.

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In the afternoon, Shen Xuanqing, who had been out for most of the day, came back with a bamboo basket on his back. He went out in the morning and didn't even come back for lunch. When he went out, he only said to buy something, and Lu Gu didn't dare to ask any more questions.

Seeing Shen Xuanqing come back, he put down the embroidery work in his hand to meet him, and helped Shen Xuanqing unload the bamboo basket. The bamboo basket was covered with a lid, and from the exposed gap, he seemed to hear the delicate chirps.

He put the bamboo basket on the ground, Shen Xuanqing stretched out his hand to open the lid, Jun had a smile on his face, and said, "I bought a few autumn chicks, and I'll take them to the mountains tomorrow to keep them for you."

Lu Gu saw the little chickens and ducklings inside. They raised their heads and croaked, their calls were soft and tender.

Unlike rabbits and pheasants, they often raise chickens and ducks here. Eggs and ducks are expensive, and they can sell their eggs for money. When hens and ducks are old, they can sell for money. Whoever manages the eggs that they lay will own the money. For example, in the Shen family, chickens and ducks are all owned by Wei Lanxiang. She has the final say on whether or not to sell eggs, ducks, and eggs. She and Shen Yanhua sell the money for the money, so no one else can see them.

When he was in the Lu family, the chickens belonged to Du Hehua, and even if Lu Gu threw grass, it would not be his turn to take care of the eggs.

This is a kind of symbol of status in the family, and Lu Gu doesn't understand this. He only knows that if these chickens and ducks are really under his control, then he is really in this family, just like the rest of the Shen family.

Seeing that he squatted in front of the bamboo basket and didn't speak for half a day, Shen Xuanqing said, "After we go up the mountain, we will put a fence in the backyard, and then I will dig a small pond by the river and bring in the water, so that we can put ducks in it. ."

"However, that section of the river is flat, and it's possible for ducks to swim in the river when they grow up." As he said, he saw Lu Gu reach into the bamboo basket and carefully stroke the chickens and ducks inside.

"It's just that autumn chicks are not as easy to raise as spring chicks, so be more careful at night when it's cold." Shen Xuanqing said again.

The little soft chickens and ducklings brought Lu Gu back to his senses. He no longer panicked, raised his head and asked carefully, "For me?"

Hearing this, Shen Xuanqing nodded subconsciously: "For you."

Only then did Lu Gu have a sense of reality, and joy flooded in. Shen Xuanqing said that it was for him, and the more he realized that the chicks and ducks were fluffy, he couldn't put it down.

"When I got up early and left, I heard people say that the next village is going to kill pigs. It's about this time. I'll buy some meat and take it up the mountain." Shen Xuanqing said, and asked him by the way: "Do you want to buy anything? I haven't left today, so be ready early."

Lu Gu shifted his attention from the chicken and duck, raised his head and thought about it, and whispered, "I want to buy a small jar of wine."

Shen Xuanqing was astonished, he didn't expect such a timid husband to buy wine and eat, but after thinking about something else, he clenched his fist to his lips and pretended to cough to cover up, pretending to be nothing. Without thinking, he nodded and agreed, without even asking Lu Gu what to do with the wine.

Shen Xuanqing didn't rest when he wanted to buy something. Shen Yan's usual bamboo basket was in front of him, and he went out with Lu Gu on his back.