Although it was finally learned that Qi Han did not let the three princesses succeed, Shuangxi was still very worried.
"Xi'er, what's wrong with you?" Looking at Shuang Xi's worried expression, Mo Xiao thought she was worried about him again, and felt a warm feeling in his heart.
In fact, he should have left Qingshan County a long time ago. The reason why he did not leave in the first place was because Shuangxi had not come back yet, and he was really uneasy.
When everyone was trying every possible means to find Double Happiness, Mo Xiao was not idle, but was looking for Double Happiness in the name of visiting the doctor.
Now that Shuangxi is back, he can leave Qingshan County with peace of mind.
I don't know since when, this little woman has been affecting his heart bit by bit.
Mo Xiao shook his head to prevent himself from thinking any more. This is Shen Bingxian's wife. He...can't have the slightest trace of...
Shuangxi shook his head to prevent himself from thinking about Qi Han, and then said to Mo Xiao: "Brother Mo, you should take more care."
Maybe God didn't want Mo Xiao to leave. It started to rain from the day Mo Xiao said he was leaving.
Shuangxi stood under the corridor of his home, listening to the sound of rain, looking at the blisters on the ground caused by the heavy rain, and sighed... He said to Shen Ziyan beside him: "Ziyan, these are all third parties.
It's getting hotter, if the rain doesn't stop, the crops in the ground may be..."
Shen Ziyan frowned. Their family didn't do much farming, but the livestock and game in the breeding farm couldn't withstand such a torment. If it rained again, I'm afraid these livestock would also have to do it.
sickness.
Shuangxi looked at the cloudy sky and said to Shen Ziyan: "Ziyan, let's go out and buy some food when the rain subsides. I always feel that this rain... will continue to rain."
If there is a flood, a group of people will definitely starve to death. With so many people in their family, eating will be a problem.
In a truly catastrophic year, even if you have a lot of gold and silver, you will not be able to compete with a steamed bun.
Although Double Happiness has never experienced this, in modern times, we often watch TV series. Naturally, we have such worries.
Even in modern countries that are much more developed than today, rescue is difficult when a disaster actually occurs, let alone in ancient times when transportation and information were not developed?
Shen Ziyan is a smart man. When Shuangxi said this, he understood what was going on. So he nodded: "That's fine, I guess the rain will light up in the evening, and then we will go out to buy some food."
Shuangxi added: "You can't buy noodles because they get damp easily."
Shen Ziyan nodded.
Su Yu has been busy going in and out in the rain these past few days, and often no one is seen.
At this moment, I happened to come back wearing a bamboo hat. I happened to hear the words of Shuangxi and Shen Ziyan who were standing under the corridor. He frowned and said: "I sent someone to inquire about the nearby counties. The water seems to be thicker than here.
It’s still serious.”
Shuangxi's heart sank, and sure enough...
Su Yu changed from his usual laziness and said solemnly: "In the past few days, I have moved all the people in Xiying Tower to Kyoto. Xiying Tower has been vacated. If we want to buy food, we will
Put the food on the second floor of Xiying Building."
Su Yu walked into the corridor, took off her raincoat, and then said to the two of them: "I have sent people to the counties that are not affected by the disaster and bought food. I will transport it back as soon as the rain stops."
After hearing what Su Yu said, Shuangxi admired Su Yu even more.
He said with emotion: "It's true that there is no evil and no business..."
It had just started raining heavily, and many people probably hadn't realized what was going on. Su Yu had already started to purchase food.
However, Shuangxi didn't feel that Su Yu's behavior of making a fortune was nothing. After all, Su Yu was not buying grains in Qingshan County, nor was he driving up grain prices.
Going to places that are not affected by disasters and transporting food, to put it more noblely, is still saving people from fire and water.
Su Yu smiled and said, "I just want to make more money for my wife to spend."
"Who wants your money!" Shuangxi said angrily.
Shen Ziyan frowned and said, "If the rain doesn't stop, just kill all the livestock and make them into bacon so they can be preserved."
During dinner, the rain subsided a little, and just as everyone was about to go out to buy the things they needed, a government servant came to the door.
The first Yamen servant was wearing a bamboo hat with a happy face: "But Shen Mo's home?"
"Exactly...I wonder what you have to do with your brother-in-law?" Shen Ziyan asked warmly.
"Congratulations, Mr. Shen Mo won the first place in the county examination!" the yamen servant said loudly.
Shen Mo happened to be coming out of the house at this time. Hearing these words, Quanzi next to him reached out and patted Shen Mo's chest: "Boy, you have the ability."
Shen Mo raised a big smile, and then looked at Shuangxi with burning eyes.
Shuangxi suddenly remembered her promise to Shen Mo, and two red clouds suddenly rose on her face. She was a little embarrassed, but she was still happy for Shen Mo.
This ancient imperial examination was much more difficult than the modern college entrance examination. It was like thousands of troops crossing a single-plank bridge, and countless people failed every year.
Shen Ziyan took out about two taels of silver from his purse, handed it to the yamen servant and said, "Sorry to bother you, you have to run around in the rain, but use this money to buy wine to warm up."
The yamen servant took the money, the smile on his face became even bigger, and then said: "In three days, the county examination will be held. Please don't miss the time."
Shuangxi was surprised when he heard this: "Why are you in such a hurry this time?"
Isn't it just one year after the county examination? Why is it three days later this time?
Shen Mo said with a smile: "Xi'er, you don't know, right? It's the hiring season for the imperial court, and all the rules in the past don't count. After the county examination, the palace examination will be held in less than a month.
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Looking at Shen Mo's handsome face with a big smile, Shuangxi's face turned green and red, and he felt a sense of powerlessness, feeling that he had been deceived by Shen Mo!
No wonder Shen Mo would be so happy to make this agreement with himself!
Seeing that Shuang Xi was a little annoyed, Shen Mo was in a very good mood and said loudly: "Xi'er, you must keep your word."
Shuangxi fell silent... looked at Shen Mo... not knowing what to say.
She originally thought that the matter between her and Shen Mo would be delayed for a year or two through the imperial examination, but she did not expect... that things would turn out like this.
Shen Ziyan had already sent away the yamen servant. He had heard Shen Mo mention the agreement between him and Shuangxi, and he could guess what Shuangxi was worried about, so he said with a smile: "Xi'er, the third brother is also sincere.
In your heart...just follow your heart."
Seeing his eldest brother speaking for him, Shen Mo was in a great mood and quickly glared at Quanzi.
Quanzi then said awkwardly: "Xi'er... I think Shen Mo is also a good person. Don't keep him waiting." Although he didn't know what the agreement between Shen Mo and Shuang Xi was,
But through these few words, he could already guess a little bit.
Forget it, Shen Mo will be with Xi'er sooner or later, it's better to sell him out now.
Quanzi's little abacus made a clicking sound.
It was a great thing that Shen Mo won the top spot in the county and city. Everyone went out to buy something and decided to celebrate Shen Mo by eating something good in the evening.
Shuangxi, Shen Mo, and Quanzi were responsible for buying some vegetables, and the remaining few people were going to buy food. After all, the food Su Yu bought didn't know when it would be delivered, and the rain didn't know what it was.
Time has stopped, now we must save some food at home.
Fortunately, there were still some vegetable farmers selling vegetables despite the rain. The vegetables were watered by the rain and turned tender green, which was really beautiful. However, Shuangxi knew that if the rain continued, the vegetables would probably rot.
After buying a basket of vegetables, two large strips of pork, and a leg of lamb, Shuangxi, Shen Mo, and Quanzi went into the Xiying Building and asked for some mahjong from a servant who stayed behind.
Weather like this is perfect for eating hot pot.
It can also be used to remove moisture for everyone.
When Shuangxi returned to his house, Shen Ziyan and others had not returned yet, so Shuangxi took Shen Mo and Quanzi to cook together.
Shen Mo was asked to install the small stove at home in the main room, and Quanzi was asked to cut the mutton and pork into small slices - this kind of work was too simple for Quanzi.
After all, Quanzi is also a martial arts practitioner. If he can't even cut meat, wouldn't his training be in vain?
Shuangxi washed the muddy water off the vegetables and drained them on a bamboo basket.
Then we started to adjust the hot pot ingredients, a few garlic, a few slices of ginger, some spicy pepper, some star anise cinnamon, sprinkled with salt, and a simple hot pot soup was made.
Ancient seasonings were very simple and not as good as modern ones. There are chemical spices like this, but it is also true that it will make the soup more authentic and will not cover up the aroma of the meat.
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On the contrary, it is much more delicious than the modern hot pot.
When Shen Ziyan and the others came back, the soup in the pot was just half boiled, exuding hot steam with a tangy aroma.
Su Yu was a very picky person and found it hard to swallow most food. Although the food cooked by Shuangxi was not the most delicious, Su Yu couldn't get enough of it.
The family gathered around the pot and started eating.
When eating hot pot, you have to add the meat first, otherwise the pork and vegetables will not be delicious. Wait until the meat is cooked and then add the vegetables, so that the flavor will remain on your lips.
Looking at the thin slices of meat, Shuangxi felt that his appetite was whetted.
Spoon some sesame sauce on it, then mix it with some chive flowers, and stir-fry tempeh with some oil... Shuangxi just felt like he was about to swallow his tongue.
"Xi'er, can you cook it for me more often in the future?" Shen Mo didn't forget to give Shuang Xi his opinion while eating. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation.
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