"With this kind of weather, I don't know if it will snow again in the next year." Yuechun said very worriedly.
"We have to wait until the end of January, right? The road is frozen solid, where can we start? It's really dangerous."
Speaking of this matter, Yue Qiu also had a sad look on her face, and she complained in her heart that her master did not consider the young master's interests and acted willfully.
"If we had traveled by water to celebrate the New Year in our ancestral home, we wouldn't have been so passive!"
Yuerong sighed, how could they feel relieved when they were traveling in such weather?
Su Yizhao, on the other hand, was very leisurely and didn't feel panic at all.
"It's possible to set off in January, and the snow may not fall. It's already late, so it's better to prepare your luggage with peace of mind and make sure everything you need on the road is ready."
The last time I went back to my hometown, it was Su Wenqing who wanted to take the imperial examination. This time I went back to my hometown, it was Su Yizhao who was going to end up.
This county examination was on February 19th. She calculated that she still had plenty of time. However, transportation was not convenient in ancient times, so she was afraid of something going wrong on the road.
Because as soon as the New Year is over and the eighth or ninth day of the lunar month is over, she has to start her journey.
If you want to ask why you didn't set off earlier, isn't it because of Su Wenqing? Su Yizhao was only eleven years old when he returned to his hometown this time, so he must have been taken by his elders.
Su Wenqing was an idler and Su Yizhao's father, so he naturally did his part.
It's just that Su Wenqing refused to leave early. He felt that Beiyuan Mansion was boring and had to go back after the New Year.
"Young master, why don't you take your slave with you? I'll be able to serve you on the way. If you're used to serving, you'll be able to handle her with ease," Yuerong said.
This was the result of discussion between the two. Yuerong was indeed more thorough than Yueqiu in doing things.
Besides, we have to keep a big girl in the courtyard. Yueqiu knows how to inquire about information and has a more aggressive temper, so it would be a good idea to stay and watch the courtyard.
Su Yizhao was embarrassed when he heard this. Who would take a girl with him when he goes out? Doesn't this make him a joke?
She quickly refused and said, "No! It's freezing here. I'm thick-skinned and thick-skinned, and you can't stand it. There are attendants here! There are two attendants beside my father, and Uncle Zhong is also going with him. We have enough manpower."
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Rough skin and thick flesh? Yue Qiu glanced at Su Yi Zhaoying's jade-white and delicate skin and couldn't help but roll her eyes.
My young master can tell lies with his eyes open. This skin that often makes them envious, why is it so rough and thick?
"The young master must be very careful when going out. Wear more clothes on the way so as not to catch cold. My slave has also made you a sable fur cloak. You usually dress plainly, so be sure to bring it with you this time to keep yourself warm."
Yuerong knew Su Yizhao's temper and stopped forcing him.
The sable fur she was talking about was brought back by Su Yizhao from outside. The fur was smooth and looked very luxurious.
Yuerong did the math and found that the young master got back a total of two times of silver, the first time was 600 taels, and the second time was 300 taels.
This time when I go back to my ancestral home, I will bring some to the young master.
As for where the money came from, Yuerong only asked about it for the first time and stopped asking any more questions.
Her guess was that the young master was doing some private business outside the home.
It's just that the family has not been divided yet, and if the private property is discovered, it will be confiscated. Therefore, the young master doesn't tell her, so she doesn't dare to ask.
It's a pity that since the master was infected with the cold last time and failed the examination, the treatment of the fourth family in the house has gradually returned to the past.
Even if the young master had good things, he would not dare to take them out, lest he arouse suspicion in the house.
In addition, the sixth young master is back, and their life becomes even more difficult.
Su Yizhao felt that it was better to take it out than to wear it at home, but wouldn't Su Wenqing be curious about the origin of the cloak? Isn't this a self-inflicted crime?
Su Wenqing was used to seeing good things, so how could he not recognize sable fur?
Alas! I don’t dare to spend the money I have. Except for the quota given by the government, Su Wenqing gave a lot of good things to Beiyuan Mansion, but I don’t dare to take out what I have.
But after returning to the capital, it returned to the days when it was rare to see Su Wenqing, and the good things were naturally gone.
Fortunately, I went to Rhubarb last time and got a lot of good fur.
Because she had warned her not to damage the fur before, she was able to pick out a lot of nearly complete furs in the Big Yellow Cave.
This sable-haired one was obtained from Rhubarb's cave last time.
This piece of sable fur and a piece of fox fur were randomly discarded in a corner of the cave. Su Yizhao was heartbroken. It was such a waste of nature.
She took it out and asked the craftsman to tan it. If she sold it, she was afraid that the small piece of skin would cost at least twenty or thirty taels of silver.
That's sable hair, a rare thing.
Alas! All the good things were buried at the bottom of the box, and she could only look at them but not use them. It was really distressing.
"It's okay to take it with you. It's better to pack less winter clothes! It will be autumn when I come back." Su Yizhao said.
You have to plan well. If you can pass the county exam, you will naturally have to wait until the exam is over before coming back.
Listening to the two of them discussing what they must bring for this trip, Su Yizhao finished his meal quickly and asked them to eat as early as possible.
Yuerong and Yueqiu have been taught rules. If their master doesn't eat, they must not eat.
Therefore, Su Yizhao always tries to be as fast as possible.
Some dishes will not be moved, so the two of them don't have to go to the big kitchen to serve other people's meals, and can just eat some.
The two of them were often deeply moved by this, because Su Yizhao truly had their best interests at heart.
Yue Qiu once said that the older girls in the other rooms may seem like they are doing well, but in reality they are having a hard time serving their master.
Wait for the master to finish the meal before going to the big kitchen. In order to please those big girls, the big kitchen naturally does not dare to give food, but after the meal time, and fear of being summoned by the master, the meal is always in a hurry.
If there is a banquet in the house, you will have to stay hungry until the banquet is over.
In this aspect, they are not as comfortable as the little girls and rough ladies. However, the monthly silver is a lot, and when the master is happy, the reward is more than the monthly silver.
Therefore, the eldest girl from a big family, who is allowed to marry with the mercy of her master, is much richer than the girl from a small family.
The figure under the candlelight is reflected on the window paper, forming a floating silhouette.
After Su Yizhao finished today's lessons, he took out an account book from his book bag.
The shop has not checked the accounts for a month. Today, Su Yizhao plans to check the accounts. The next business is almost ready and is preparing to open.
A thick account book records daily income and expenditure.
Using the method she taught, Uncle Sun kept the account books accurately every time.
Let’s first look at this month’s gross profit, which is a total of one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three taels and four hundred and seventy-two cents.
This month, compared to last month, the profit dropped by more than 300 taels.
Also, at the end of the year, there were very few ships and merchants going to and from the capital.
The Chinese New Year is only five days away, and everyone has returned to their hometowns. In addition, people have prepared a lot of food at home, and their livelihoods will naturally be affected.
Fortunately, everyone had some savings at the end of the year and became more generous in buying food.
Even poor people who cannot eat meat all year round are still willing to buy half a chicken and try it.