Entering July, the scorching sun rises high, and disasters begin to be reported from various places. In many places, crops are dying due to lack of water, and many people suffer from heatstroke.
Tian Minyan was very worried. When she saw Tian'er, she went to find Qi Shiqi to inquire about the court news. She was afraid that there would also be a drought in Qingping County. Most of her family's land was in Qingzhou. If there was a drought, their harvest would be small.
That's all, but the tenants will suffer.
Qi Shiqi also knew her worries. Fortunately, Qingping County had no drought disaster for the time being. When Tian Minyan breathed a sigh of relief, she quickly sent a letter to the farmers who had set up rice fields to raise fish to catch the fish, so as to save money.
No return. Not only that, she also told Qi Shiqi, who naturally told him in court.
As the weather gets hotter and hotter, the earth is as hot as a steamer. Since Zhongxian County House moved not long ago, the ice cellar this year has not stored much ice, and it has already bottomed out.
Jiang couldn't bear the heat and shouted every day to go back to Yangmei Village. Even the old man revealed this.
In the past, Tian Minyan and the others would have been happy for the two old men to go back, rather than having to fight non-stop for three days. But now that the weather is so hot, they will definitely have to take a carriage on the road. Although the two of them are not old enough, they are still on the road.
If someone is young enough and suffers from heat stroke on the road, their three-bedroom apartment cannot afford it.
Tian Minyan didn't bother to argue with Jiang, and just ordered the ice cubes to be sold out at Songbaiyuan, and to buy them outside if there was no ice.
"Miss, all the ice cubes outside have been robbed. It's really unusually hot today, and many people don't have enough ice cubes." Butler Lin said to Tian Minyan, sweating profusely.
Tian Minyan had a sullen face, pursed her lips, thought for a while and then said: "In that case, let the girls and women sprinkle well water on the ground in every yard to remove the heat, especially the old man and old lady's yard.
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"Why."
Before Butler Lin left, the girl Hongye came over and said that the Liu family had sent someone with a cart of ice cubes.
When Tian Minyan heard this, she was both surprised and grateful. She went to the second door to greet her in person, but it was Granny Zheng who was beside Mrs. Liu who came.
"Well done, Huimin County." Grandma Zheng saw Tian Minyan, smiled and made a blessing.
"Mommy, get up quickly, there's no need to be polite." Tian Minyan helped her herself and said angrily: "It's so hot that it's hard for me to leave for you. If you have anything to do, just let the little girl tell you. Come inside and talk.
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"It's not a big deal. Seeing that the weather was extremely hot, my wife thought that your uncle from Zhong County had just come to Kyoto, so the ice cubes he had stored might not be enough. Coincidentally, our house had a lot of ice cubes this year.
Ask me to send some over for emergencies." Aunt Zheng said as she walked.
Tian Minyan showed a grateful smile and said: "I was really dozing off when I met the pillow delivery guy. There is just a shortage of ice cubes in our house. I sent people out to buy them, but everything was robbed. However, the people in the Liu House also didn't
It’s a lot. Is it enough for what you brought here?”
"That's enough. My wife told me that the extra ones will be gone. Save some money and hold on for a few days. Maybe it will rain in a few days."
Tian Minyan showed a wry smile, raised her head and squinted at the sun in the sky, and said, "I hope so."
Luo Shi also received the news and waited at the courtyard gate. Tian Minyan naturally explained the purpose of Grandma Zheng's visit. Luo Shi said some words of gratitude. You know, although their family has gradually established a foothold in Kyoto, it is really
There are really not many people we know each other well, but Mrs. Liu's enthusiastic offer of help is really touching.
Aunt Zheng talked for a while, and said that she couldn't live without anyone, so she stood up and left. Tian Minyan sent it out in person, stuffed a big red envelope, and said gratefully: "Excuse me for leaving, Mum.
Let’s tell Aunt Liu that my mother and I will come to thank you in person some time later.”
Aunt Zheng was naturally polite, but she refused and accepted the offer. When she left the side door, she happened to see the maid from Prince Xian's Mansion, Zi Yi, coming in a carriage. She heard that she was sending ice cubes on the order of the prince, and her eyes flashed.
After a few moments, he took his leave and went back home to talk to Mrs. Liu about the incident.
Mrs. Liu pondered for a moment and said: "I'm afraid it's just as we thought, it's true. However, we didn't just go here for this, we also sincerely made friends. I just didn't expect that girl to be like this.
A great blessing.”
"Who says it's not the case?" Aunt Zheng also sighed, and then thought of something and said, "Madam, what about the young master?"
Mrs. Liu frowned and sighed, "I delayed this kid Yu'er too. He's so young, but he's too thoughtful."
"Madam, you should be more careful. In my opinion, it's good that the Ding family had intended to get married before. Once the marriage is settled, the young master won't have so much thoughts anymore." Aunt Zheng hesitated for a while and said.
"It should be so. Yu'er's temperament, eh..." Mrs. Liu had a headache and finally said: "That's all, take your time and look at it. He must like it."
"Yes, Master Qiu is going to die this year. When he becomes a scholar or something, he will have a calm temperament after gaining fame." Aunt Zheng said with a smile.
Mrs. Liu also smiled after hearing this and said: "That's exactly what I said. I remember that Brother Rui also died this autumn. When you go to find that set of jade paperweights, you should also prepare a gift."
"Why."
The uncle's house in Zhong County received the ice cubes sent by the Liu family and Qi Shiqi, which finally solved the urgent need. Tian Minyan was not in a hurry to get angry. When Qi Shiqi came to the house, they set up a seat on the water pavilion in the house to talk.
"Well, it's no wonder that after winning the competition in the book club, the heat got better and better." Qi Shiqi looked at the plum blossoms on the Ru kiln tea cup with falling snow and red plums in his hand, and praised with a smile.
Tian Minyan smiled and said slyly: "With a famous teacher like Prince Xian here, students can't be left behind, right?"
"Poor!" Qi Shiqi glanced at her and sneered.
Tian Minyan chuckled, and when she saw that his face was darkened, she asked, "What? Things are not going well in the court?"
Qi Shiqi glared at her: "Women are not allowed to participate in politics." But after a pause, he said: "The disaster area in various places has become larger, and an old farmer has died of heat stroke. There are rumors among the people that the Holy One is unkind, so God punishes him.
I won’t let the nectar fall. Today, the emperor in the court has lost his temper."
Tian Minyan's heart sank. She didn't expect that this drought would really break out, but she said: "He died of heat stroke. He also said that he was old and had nowhere to turn to. That's why he talked about these gods and Buddhas."
Son."
"No matter how you say it, it's not a problem. It has been very hot and muggy these two days, but it has not rained. Today, the emperor has made a decree to go to the Huangjue Temple in the sacred mountain to pray for rain. He will leave in three days, and I will go with him.
." Qi Shiqi said.
Tian Minyan was stunned and looked up at the sky. There was no sun today, but the air pressure was lower than when there was sun. The sweltering heat that wanted to rain but couldn't, was like being roasted on a fire.
She pondered for a moment and then suddenly said: "I have a way to break this rumor, but I don't know if it can be used."
