On the sixth day of the first lunar month, Shushan Town was very lively with people coming and going.
Wen Tian drove straight to the car dealership in the city. It happened that Master Gong was out of the car today, and they did not run out.
Li Hui got off the car with his things and handed them over in front of other drivers.
"Master Gong, have a great New Year."
Looking at the things handed over and the two carriages not far away, it suddenly became clear.
"Happy New Year to Li Juren. Are you preparing to go to Beijing to take the exam? Then I wish Li Juren in advance to win the first prize!"
"Thank you for your good wishes."
"Li Juren is so polite. He also gave me something. I can't afford it. I can't afford it."
"You're welcome. My family has troubled you a lot over the years. I hope you won't refuse." Li Hui forced the thing into his hand.
The two carriages in the family are all helped by others, and the well digger is not forgotten when he is drinking water. Now that he is leaving, he naturally has to provide support for others.
Master Gong understood it and couldn't help but thank him after taking the things. He walked to the carriage warmly and talked to Cheng Xue.
We didn’t stay too long in the town, and the carriage continued to set off.
The route to Beijing was planned by Li Hui and Pang Lao. The daily journey is not tight and everything is stable. Especially in the past two days, I will go to Pingyang County to rest today, and then go to Fucheng to rest tomorrow. The arrangement is comfortable and leisurely.
The main focus is "slow".
When Wei Shi came to Pingyang County, they did not go to the county house to rest, but went directly to the inn.
Not to mention that the house is small, resting in the past will inevitably disturb the grandparents and grandchildren next door, which is not good.
With the road guide and Pang Lao's seal, the waiter quickly arranged a room for them, and his attitude was warm and there was absolutely no neglect. With such a big shot like Pang Lao, they would all be on their way to Beijing.
Don’t worry about this kind of treatment.
Li Hui personally helped Mr. Pang check the house and confirmed that the doors and windows were all in good condition, and that the fire bed and fire wall were burning well. Then he left a message that Yixin and Li Heng would accompany him and he went to the next room.
The three girls live next to Mr. Pang. The house is not big, so it is just right for the three of them.
"Dad is here. Come and sit on the kang. This kang is very hot." Li Tian said while patting the kang with a smile on his face.
She was the second most excited person in the family to go to Beijing for this long trip. The first excited person was Li Huai. Originally, the little boy was in the same car with them, but later she felt that he was too noisy, so she sent him to Li Yue's car behind. With Li Tian here,
Even if Li Huai was excited, he could be suppressed, and everyone's ears were saved.
Li Hui checked the doors and windows as usual, and then said to Li Yue:
"If you need anything, ask Bai Shao to go find your mother next door. Don't go out unless necessary. I'll ask Bai Shao to bring you the food. Remember to lock the door, even if it's not dark."
"I know dad, I've written it all down."
After Li Yue answered quietly, he sent his father out and locked the door bolt.
Li Tian rolled around on the kang and said to Pang Yao, who was sitting quietly beside him:
"Let's play leaf cards. Anyway, we have nothing to do. Sister - do you want to play?"
"Tiantian, it's time for you to sleep." Li Yue reminded.
How could Li Tian fall asleep when she was so excited, and since she was a child, her naps have not been as regular as her brother's, and sometimes she can't fall asleep even if she closes her eyes.
"Sister, I'm not sleepy at all. You can play with me for a while."
Facing his sister's coquettishness, Li Yue had no choice but to see that Pang Yao had already taken out the leaf cards, so he could only get on the kang and play with her.
Li Hui, who had just returned to the house next door, was also dragged to play chess by his youngest son. He had just learned chess, but he was a bit addicted to chess and could not afford to lose. In Cheng Xue's words, he was "good at playing and fun-loving."
"Si Dan, you can play chess with your dad, but mom has to make a three-part agreement. You can't cry, you can't make trouble, and you can't afford to play. Do you understand?"
The little guy nodded hurriedly, but his guarantee had little credibility at all, so Cheng Xue didn't pack her things and put on her shoes and went out.
The lawsuit between the two of them is the most difficult to settle, so they might as well go to the kitchen and cook something delicious, since they haven't eaten for lunch. The inn's kitchen is not allowed to be used casually, but because of Pang Lao, they only need to pay for the firewood.<
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In the yard, Wen Tian, Tian Dong, Li Heng, and Yan Yixin were counting the things in the car and feeding the horses.
Cheng Xue watched for a while and went to the kitchen. White peony root had already started to prepare. Cabbage and tofu were ready, and the rice was stewed in a large pot. A piece of pork had to be melted, so it was just right for cutting. Eating is the most expensive thing when you are on the road, so you need to eat grains and dry vegetables.
I brought these all from home.
Her plan is to do the whole process by herself, which is clean and delicious, but it will definitely be difficult to actually implement it, so she can only do her best.
"Madam, you are not needed, I can do it myself."
"I have nothing to do. Let's do it together." Cheng Xue said as she cut the meat. "How about half a day? Are the three ladies okay with it?"
"The three ladies are very adaptable, especially the second lady, who can't hide the smile at the corner of her mouth." Bai Shao couldn't help laughing.
"What about your sister? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere? Are you homesick?"
Bai Shao shook her head gently, "Mrs. Lao is thinking about it. Bai Zhi is very good and doesn't miss home. After all, my slave and brother are here, so it can be a little worse."
"That's right." Cheng Xue nodded and continued working.
Tiandong came in with firewood in his arms, put it down and said:
"Madam, everything has been put away, and the two horses have been fed with fodder. When should we set off tomorrow?"
"It's about time. Let's go to Fucheng. Don't worry. Have you delivered hot water to Mr. Wen and Mr. Pang?"
"Go back to Madam, the guy has sent it over." After Tiandong finished speaking, he knelt down and lit the fire.
After Cheng Xue cut the meat, he took out the soaked dried beans and stir-fried them in oil. If Mr. Pang's work goes well tomorrow, he can be on his way the day after tomorrow. If it doesn't go well, he will have to spend a day in Fucheng.
The three people were busy in the kitchen, and soon six dishes and one soup were ready. When it was taken out of the pot, four portions were specially prepared, and the asparagus and white peony root were carried to each room.
The conditions were limited, so everyone stayed in their own rooms. Before Li Hui finished eating, Li Huai was so sleepy that he fell asleep on the table. Fortunately, there was no food in his mouth, so Cheng Xue helped him take off his coat, put it on the kang, and covered it with
Quilt.
Usually I have to go to bed at noon, but today because I was in a hurry and was in the car with my sisters again, I was so excited that I missed the time to go to bed. They brought the bedding themselves, so they probably won’t see these when they get to the capital.
Li Hui naturally poured the child's leftover food into his bowl. Cheng Xue put a piece of tofu in his bowl and asked:
"Who wins when you two play chess?"
"No one wins, I didn't play with him."
"Ah? Why?"
"Why did you say?" Li Hui asked without answering.
Cheng Xue chuckled quietly and lowered her head to eat.
Seeing the cunning look in her eyes, Li Hui really wanted to help her recall what happened last night.
It’s not embarrassing to be drunk, but memories are the most embarrassing.
As soon as her thoughts arose, she was suppressed by him. After all, she was saving face. If she really made her anxious, she would have to be coaxed and she would have to try.
After the meal, Bai Shao came over to clear the table. Cheng Xue went out to see her son and daughter worriedly, and told them to fasten the door before returning to the room...