Mid-June is the time when the heat makes people panic.
Zhang Xiaosan, who sells fresh goods, stands under the willow shade at the back door of Zheng's house, shouting loudly and quietly.
In the courtyard separated by a wall, two women were washing rice and choosing vegetables.
After hearing the cries, the woman washing the rice snorted and whispered to the woman choosing the vegetables: "That little Zhang has been barking at the back door for three days. It's like a cat walking around and a dog walking around."
The person choosing the vegetables said without raising his head: "He is a seducer! Just watch! The vixen will show up soon."
Just as he was talking, an old woman walked past over there.
He wears a green cloth bun on his head, embroidered with red and green flowers.
Wearing a green lake silk skirt and coat, wearing a pair of bright red embroidered shoes, she walked towards the back door with a twist.
The one who was washing rice hurriedly nuzzled at the one who was choosing vegetables. Both of them turned their faces and greeted the woman with a smile: "Aunt Hu, you didn't go shopping today?"
The woman waved her handkerchief and said, "It's so hot and desolate, and I'm sweating every time I move. It's better to be comfortable at home."
As he spoke, he walked to the back door, opened the door and walked out.
As expected, Zhang Xiaosan stopped shouting.
The two women looked at each other, curled their lips, shook their heads, and laughed.
After almost two cups of tea, Aunt Hu came back with a thick face and a paper bag in her hand, which must be some food.
Only after she had disappeared out of sight did the two women immediately start talking again.
"This old fox must be using his money to pay for the pretty boy again." The rice has already been put into the pot, and the woman washing the rice has sharpened the knife. Kitchen knives need to be sharpened every few days, and compared with hot weather,
The fire room is smoky and roasting, so the work of sharpening the knife is considered to be a good job.
"If you ask me, that Zhang Xiaosan is also boneless," the woman who was choosing vegetables was still choosing. "That Mrs. Hu is older than his mother, and he is willing to buy it. He is so young, how can he not make a living even if he gives up all his energy?
Oral people?”
"Ahem..." A hunched-over old man walked over from the kitchen, spat a mouthful of thick phlegm into the ground, and reprimanded the two women in a bad tone: "If you don't work hard, why are you chewing behind your back?"
Maggots? I’m afraid I’ve eaten too much dried radish and farted!”
"We all have work in hand, and no one is waiting for us." The two women refused to be angry with him, "You are not a big housekeeper, just take care of yourself! Whether we eat dried radish or not has nothing to do with you.
Related? Aren’t you full of jealousy yourself?”
This old man's nickname is Yu Daxia, and he and Aunt Hu have never known each other well.
Later, Aunt Hu unknowingly hooked up with the fresh goods seller and threw him aside.
Yu Daxia was so angry that these two women robbed him of his beauty.
In the front yard, Aunt Hu put the crispy salted peas she got from Zhang Xiaosan into a white glaze shallow dish, and said to the young woman sitting at the table: "Xiaosan said, the candlestick has only a layer of gold foil on the outside and it's not worth a few bucks."
money."
As she spoke, she took out a piece of broken silver from her waistband and placed it on the table.
"This broken house is just empty, how can you find anything valuable?!" The young woman had a calm face and rolled her thin eyelids impatiently.
She is Zheng Wuji's concubine, Liu Xixi.
"There are three kilograms of nails in the ruined ship. How can a skinny camel be bigger than a horse?" Aunt Hu was very contented and persuaded Liu Xixi softly, "Don't worry about it. The uncle in this family is God. If he loves you, he will naturally not care about you."
People make things difficult for us."
"Hmph!" Liu Xixi sneered, put away the small piece of silver, and said in a lazy and irritable tone, "This grandma is going to be married soon. I see, our good days are coming to an end.
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"Girl, don't say such depressing words. So what if she comes? Although she is the wife and you are the concubine, you entered the house two years earlier than she did!" Although Aunt Hu is older, her whole body is full of vitality.
There is no place for stability, and he will shake his head when he speaks, "Who in this city doesn't know that the uncle took you in without getting engaged? You are not raised by a foreigner, but the old lady and the madam nodded.
The girl from the Xu family also knows that, even if she can get in, it's best to stay out of trouble and make life easier for both of us. If we really want to use grandma's money to control people, we are not soft persimmons."
"Speaking of which, we still don't know the basics of what kind of person the Xu family is." Liu Xixi sighed leisurely, slowly raised her hand, and supported her chin, "Men like the new and hate the old, and this newlywed
Yan'er must be as gluey as paint, so I will become a summer stove and a winter fan, so I can cool off!"
"Despite what a fairy she is, there are times when she gets bored." Aunt Hu shook her head and said, "Our uncle is a playful person, so it won't be long before we get tired of her."
"That's all. I just thought that this grandma must be a housekeeper when she comes in. The so-called three things to do when a new official takes office, don't burn us." Liu Xixi always looked like she was smiling but not smiling when she spoke.
, like ridicule and mischief.
"She really wants to have a fever, but I'm afraid she won't be able to. Can we ask a little girl to cure her? As long as you blow the pillow for me, girl, no matter how much dowry she brings, we can get it for her for us to eat and drink."
"This is a great idea! There are still several months until the rent is due last autumn! It's really hard to have no money! Speaking of which, I'm really looking forward to Grandma coming here soon!" Liu Xixi
He squinted his eyes like a cat, with a hint of greed flashing in his eyes.
"Hehe... A biting dog doesn't show its teeth. Now that we have complimented her, are we still worried about not getting any benefits? If nothing else, she must have face and a reputation as a virtuous person. If she wants to be in front of others,
If you are a noble person, you have to suffer behind your back. You deserve to be dumb!"
The two of them exchanged words, and their conversation was as lively as singing.
"It's been hot these past few days and I haven't been able to eat, but now I suddenly have an appetite again. Go to the kitchen and ask them to make me a stir-fried gluten dish with ham, make a vegetarian soup, and cut a plate of melon."
Liu Xixi looks fragile, but she spends a lot of time thinking about what to eat every day.
"My good girl, you finally have something to eat! I'll go right away, girl, please wait a moment." Aunt Hu twisted her waist and stood up.
"My uncle hasn't been back for two days. He probably won't be back today. You and I can have dinner at the same table!" Liu Xixi said tiredly, "Bring me a pot of wine and drink it so I can sleep."
Aunt Hu was eager to hear this sound, and the greedy insects almost crawled out of her mouth.
Liu Xixi also had a maid here to serve her, but when it came to matters of food and drink, Aunt Hu was the one who came forward.
Zheng Wuji has not returned home for two days, and his family has long been used to it.
He is like a wild horse, never willing to give in.
