The Sweet Little Fulang

After returning home, the guard Lanxiang asked Shen Yan what she meant. Even her own mother made her very embarrassed. In the end, she only nodded lightly as a statement. After the family laughed, she was too embarrassed and went back to the room to do sewing.

In this way, the marriage finally came to an end.

With only such a daughter, Wei Lanxiang was still reluctant to part with it. When discussing with her two sons at lunch, she also said that she wanted to keep Shen Yan at home for a year.

"When I go back to the Gu family, I will ask a matchmaker to say that we can't be sloppy in marrying our daughters. No matter how they are in the town, the three books and six rituals can't be ambiguous. According to the rules, invitations and replies are all set up. In a year, not all Yanyans will be at home this year."

To say that the muddy legs in the countryside can get married with the scholars in the town. The well-educated scholars are highly respected by others. After being admitted to the scholar, they can teach even the worst.

Even Ji Qiuyue and Lu Gu have been thinking these days that their family might have a scholar relative in the future. After seeing Shen Yan nod in the morning, they were all happy for her.

Moreover, Gu Chengyue is not a poor scholar, and his family is good, but their family married a daughter, how can they be weak in momentum.

Seeing the old lady's expression, Shen Yaoqing was still reluctant, and continued with a smile: "Looking at the end of the year, it is busy around the New Year's Eve. If the wedding ceremony is complicated, there will be a year and a half. Sixteen is not too young."

"It's only sixteen." Wei Lanxiang wiped her eyes.

Shen Yaoqing, the eldest brother, watched Shen Yan grow up since he was a child, and he was also reluctant to give up, he sighed softly, and then said with a smile: "It's easy to do, I'll drag them on for various book ceremonies, until it's time to count the marriage. , I set a later date with them, so I can stay for more than half a year, it would be good."

"I look after the Gu family in a hurry to marry the eldest son, and I am sincere about marriage. I can't say in the face that we have to stay with Yanyan for another year, so that people will hear and think we are not looking for it sincerely."

Wei Lanxiang learned from Shen Xuanqing that Gu Chengyue had encountered several setbacks when he met his daughter-in-law before, and it was not going well. Gu's family was eager to marry him, and he could figure it out.

"How far is Jixing Town from us, Yanyan walks a few more steps, otherwise it will go to the second brother's side. See Tian'er and look for millet." Shen Yaoqing comforted her.

Wei Lanxiang then nodded: "Yes, it's just two streets away, it's better to marry into the Gu family, Erqing is over there, and they're close, so I'm not afraid that she will suffer."

Because she was really embarrassed, Shen Yan ate in the room and didn't come out at all. The younger daughter's skin was thin, and everyone in the family knew that she didn't deliberately tease her in front of her.

Ji Qiuyue finished listening to them discuss and said with a smile: "Then we have met Gu Chengyue before, and we went back to Yanyan to sell handkerchiefs last time, and we met at the door of the embroidery workshop. After seeing it for a while, it looks much better today."

Shen Xuanqing and Shen Yaoqing were all stunned, never expecting that Shen Yan had seen Gu Chengyue earlier.

"Yes, I was there that day." Lu Gu fed Brother Ling an egg custard, and said casually, "I saw him well at that time, and then I went to buy cloth and then remembered that I bought meat in the shop a few times."

Shen Yaoqing patted the table: "This kid, I don't know if he was willing after seeing Yanyan, or he didn't know that Yanyan was the one who wanted to see him. If he knew, he would be tight enough."

"He may recognize you, so maybe he really knows it's Yanyan." Shen Xuanqing turned his head and said to Lu Gu.

In the town doing business, the shopkeeper sometimes can't remember the customer, but he has bought several times. Generally, the customer can remember the boss as long as they pay more attention.

"I've seen it a long time ago, and it's fate. If he really knows, the caregiver is also sincerely asking for marriage, that's all." Wei Lanxiang said after thinking for a while, and it was time to see each other. Besides, Shen Yan nodded. If the woman is willing, it is not easy to have trouble again.

"Yes." Shen Yaoqing sighed lightly after finishing speaking, the girl's family seldom goes out, as the eldest brother, he can't help thinking more about his sister.

The Gu family came back to discuss with Wei Lanxiang. The Gu family’s parents and Gu Chengyue came with two carriages. Not to mention the drinks and cakes, they directly took Wei Lanxiang and him to the big restaurant in Fenggu Town to discuss matters. I won't spend so much money just for a meal that I don't know yet.

He also heard from the matchmaker Sun from Jixing Town that the Gu family was willing to give a full 30 taels of silver for the betrothal gift. When he married Shen Xuanqing, the bride price was 20 taels, not to mention the countryside, even in the town. High.

It's not that they are envious of these thirty-two, just because the Gu family values ​​Shen Yan.

After being busy for a while, a major event in the family has finally been settled, and it goes without saying that various contacts with the Gu family have gradually increased.

In the early winter, Shen Xuanqing was still busy in the shop. This morning, the sky was heavy with lead clouds, the sun was blocked, and there was no warmth in the sun. He killed two rabbits in the backyard, and went to the front to wear them with ropes and hang them on a wooden frame. superior.

There was still half of the pork that was killed yesterday. After he opened the door of the store, he hung it up. There were chickens and ducks in the cage.

Someone wanted to buy an old hen, he bundled it up and handed it over, took the money and said, "Auntie, walk slowly."

It was still grey and windy again, and he covered the meat on the wooden rack with a cloth to avoid dust and scum.

Even though he was wearing thick clothes, it was still cold sitting in the shop. He hugged Mrs. Tang, who Lu Gu had given him when he went out, to warm his hands, and when he looked up, he found sporadic snowflakes floating outside.

The first snow in the early winter, he watched, thinking that it would get bigger later. I wonder how Linger would react when he saw the snow. Last year, the child was too young, and the door didn't go out a few times when it snowed, so naturally he didn't see it. Pass.

There are not many people on the street, but there are some who go out to make a living. From time to time, ox carts and mules can be seen passing by, and white steam is sprayed from the nose and mouth of the animals.

He was thinking about getting a good meal when it snowed today, when someone riding a horse suddenly stopped in front of the shop with a loud noise, and he raised his head subconsciously.

"Second brother Shen."

A rough voice sounded, but it was Luo Biao.

Shen Xuanqing put down Madam Tang and stood up, smiled and said, "When did you come back?"

In autumn, Luo Biao came to say goodbye to him again, saying that he was going to sell horses again, and he would come back before winter, which was true.

Although Luo Biao was just a little guard, he did well in the cavalry team, and he had physical knowledge. He earned nearly 10 taels of silver during the trip in the first half of the year. He is a lonely man. Two silver coins are enough to eat and drink for a year.

Luo Biao laughed loudly and said: "I came back the day before yesterday. The horse team used to sell horses in Fucheng. Today, they are looking for business at the market in the east of the town. I think you are here, come and have a look."

The horse he rode was of good quality, and Shen Xuanqing came out to see it.

Luo Biao did not shave his beard, and half of his face was covered.

"It's a good horse." He patted the horse's back and asked with a smile, "Can Second Brother Shen ride?"

Shen Xuanqing stroked the horse's mane, smiled and said, "When I was studying art, my master taught me to ride someone else's horse, but I haven't touched it for many years."

Horses are precious things, and ordinary people can't afford them. Luo Biao also followed him to sell horses this time. On the way, Mr. Qiu taught him.

He is reckless and courageous. He is not afraid of beatings.

What's more, in this big winter, ordinary people who are idle and have nothing to do go down to the horse, he is not full to support, and if he falls, if he breaks his arm or leg, he has to spend money to treat the injury. It's not that I'm going to go out without warming up.

"This horse has a good temperament. If you don't dislike it, you can ride it for a walk. It's very comfortable." Luo Biao said with a smile: "I used to only stay in a small town, but this year I went out to meet the world. There are rivers, they are different from us, and the northern city of the grassland is even more open, and now I can even ride horses, it is really enjoyable to run."

Shen Xuanqing was heartbroken when he heard it, so he no longer hesitated, took the reins from Luo Biao's hand, and then turned on his horse.

He was handsome and neat, Luo Biao laughed, threw the whip to him and said, "Sure enough, Second Brother Shen can."

"You're here, I'll come when I go." Shen Xuanqing still remembered learning to ride a horse back then, and when he started waving the whip, he was a little rusty.

The cold wind was blowing on his face, and he didn't feel cold at all under the excitement. He thought that he was really happy, but he had a bad reputation for riding horses in the street. After running a few steps, he quickly slowed down, trotting and turning again.

If you really go for a ride on the flat road outside the town, or the northern grassland in Luo Biao's mouth, it must be extremely happy.

Shen Xuanqing hurriedly restrained the trotting horse and stopped again in front of the shop.

Luo Biao took the reins and said, "This horse is going to be sold, I just ride it out to show off with you, or return it first."

Shen Xuanqing smiled and said, "Come here at noon for dinner, stew meat at home, and a jar of good wine. Since you are back, I will take care of you."

"Okay, I'll definitely come over." Luo Biao finished and ran away on his horse.

It snows today. In my hometown in recent years, every time it snows, the family will rest for a day and a half, and then cook a good meal. Lu Gu is used to it.

After feeding the mules at home, he came out with the tightly wrapped child in his arms. He finished the meat the day before yesterday, let's see what Shen Xuanqing wants to eat today.

It was cold and there were few pedestrians on the street. The good boy ran ahead, stopping from time to time to turn around and wait for him.

It could be said that it was the first time that Linger saw falling snow, Lu Gu walked slowly and slowed down.

Xiao Lingjun's **** eyes looked at his sleeves. After seeing the snowflakes melting, he turned his face and opened his eyes wide, "Oh", as if surprised.

"This is snow, snow flakes, snow." Lu Gu smiled happily, raised his feet and walked forward, while teaching Ling Ge'er to speak and recognize things.

"Snow."

He was even happier when he heard the words Xiaoling brother said clearly and accurately: "That's right, it's Xue."

After arriving at the shop, Shen Xuanqing was cutting meat for a husband. He came in and put the child on the ground and let him stand. In winter, Linger wore thick clothes, and he also wore a lot of clothes. His arms were already restrained. The chubby milk doll can't take it anymore.

"father."

"It's ready." Shen Xuanqing just handed over the dressed meat when he heard his son calling him, and hurriedly agreed: "Hey, isn't our brother Ling here?"

Xiao Lingjun laughed, and the little hand that was tucked in his sleeve stretched out and grabbed Lu Gu's pants.

After the husband who bought the meat left, Lu Gu put his hands on Mrs. Tang to warm up, and looked at Shen Xuanqing, who was hugging his son and coaxing him, with a light smile on his face.

He couldn't hold back, went to the door of the shop to catch a few snowflakes, turned his head to let Brother Ling see, and asked, "Tell Eminem, what is this?"

"Xue." Ling Ge'er is smart, and because of knowing this thing, Nai Yin is proud and happy.

Shen Xuanqing suddenly grinned and boasted: "Oh, it's incredible, even Xue recognizes it."

Ling Ge'er was even happier, and stretched out his arms in his arms to learn from Lu Gu to pick up snowflakes.

The big two and one small were playing in the shop and learned that Luo Biao was back and wanted to stew the meat at noon. After Shen Xuanqing chopped the pork, Lu Gu took the basket and went home to cook first. The big meat had to be stewed for a while before eating. It just smells delicious.

There were only three of them and one child during the meal, and Lu Gu did not avoid suspicion.

Luo Biao is still drinking today. After all, in Shen Xuanqing's house, the child is in front of him. Besides, there is meat to eat, and a few glasses of wine are also delicious.

He went out twice this year, selling horses and goods. In spring and summer, he was fine. In autumn, he made more money by running this trip. In winter, it was cold in the north. Salt, cloth and tea were sold well. A lot of items have also been sold.

He joked that Qiu Laosan's group were actually groceries, and they sold some goods to the north from them. In the past, there were few carriages and horses, and each time they brought few things, but they could earn a small sum, and then the horses Come back with the fur seller, and you can make money every time you go.

fur.

Shen Xuanqing, who was pouring wine, heard these two words and asked him, "How much do you earn from your fur?"

In the past few years, their family has killed rabbits and sheep. The sheepskins are good, not so many, but the rabbits have been saved a lot. Except for those sold to the pen workshop, since the autumn cold, there are customers who come to the shop to buy meat, whether he or Lu Gu, everyone said that they also sell rabbit skins here, which are good for keeping out the cold and wind. Even if you only need one or two, they will sell them all.

Dozens of copper coins are also money, who would think that there is little money.

Luo Biaozier drank the wine in the glass and said with a grin, "I haven't sold it, but I heard him mention a few words when I was drinking with Mr. Qiu. I collected the leather in the north, and when it was cold, I came back and sold it to us. There is also Yuqingfu City, which can at least double, and there are many cattle and sheep in the north, and the leather is cheap."

He put down the wine glass and chewed a piece of meat in his mouth, and said, "But this is a horse dealer. Although horses can pull carts and goods, the goods are too heavy to be worth it if they are tired, and they eat on the road. Food and grass, you have to prepare some, so you won't be able to get much fur."

"It's not easy to come back this way. Not to mention the bandits and robbers, all the money is taken care of. If Ma Ruo is thin and injured, it is the foundation that has been moved, and there is no way to sell more."

It was so.

After hearing this, Shen Xuanqing didn't say much, smiled and gave Lu Gu a piece of meat, and asked, "Where do you live in winter? Or go back to Fenggu Town?"

Luo Biao followed the caravan to sell horses, and when he came back, he shouted and sold horses. Mr. Qiu was in charge of food and lodging these days, but when the horses were sold out, he had to find a place by himself. The last time he came back from the north, Mr. Qiu was in Fenggu. In the town, he followed the caravan back there and rented a house for a few months.

Seeing Luo Biao hesitating as if he didn't know where to go, Shen Xuanqing smiled and said, "I have a few rooms here, you don't run the business in winter, just get water and chop firewood, and then go to the shop to help out when it's all right. When the lease payment is over, how about it?"

"Second Brother Shen..." Luo Biao suddenly became excited, not knowing what to say.

Shen Xuanqing said with a smile: "Gu Zi is at home and takes the child and has to do laundry and cooking. When the child cries, he can't do anything, but I'm at the shop, so you should help us, and you don't need to buy firewood. The mule cart goes back to the hometown and chops it on the mountain, you will have to work hard."

"We are not strangers, let's not talk about those falsehoods, if you stay here, you will have to do the work of pulling rabbits when you go home, so that when I am here, the shop can always be open, so that customers can't buy things when the door is closed. ."

He didn't get confused, he smiled and then said, "Don't blame me for being open-minded, you live here for a few months, food and lodging are all up to you, you don't need to spend money, in another two years, you can save money in your hands. , you can buy a house by yourself, and get married and marry a wife."

Temporary shelter and long-term accommodation must be made clear, otherwise, if there is anything in the future, it will be troublesome.

"Where is it." Luo Biao quickly replied: "How can I blame you, this is a great good thing for me, and it is too late to thank you."

The two clink glasses again. After drinking, Shen Xuanqing gave Lu Gu a reassuring look.

He is actually selfish. He has been in town for almost a year. He and Lu Gu are the only ones here. Sometimes they can't get their hands off the ground. Wei Lanxiang thinks that her grandson will have to come all the way. If he wanted to take Lu Gu home for a few days, there would be someone watching at the butcher shop.

Luo Biao is a man, killing chickens, ducks and rabbits is naturally no problem.