When I got up the next morning, Bai Shao took ginkgo and Atractylodes macrocephala were busy in the kitchen.
There are some ingredients left in the kitchen, just in time to chop them, stuff them, and make dumplings.
The three of them had a clear division of labor and were very busy. When they had just finished packing two, Bai Qian came in with a food box.
"Hey, are you all busy?"
Baiguo didn't even turn her head when she heard the sound. She called "Sister" first, then walked up to him and took the food box.
After looking at it, he said with a sullen expression:
"You disobey me and stay up late again. Look at your red eyes. Be careful and wait for my wife to lecture you."
Although the words were resentful, the heartache in his eyes could not be ignored. He immediately rushed to Tianling Gai with reluctance and almost burst into tears.
"Don't worry, little nagging, I didn't stay up late, I just yawned just now."
"Really?"
"It must be true. I lied to you and there is no candy to eat."
Bai Shao looked at Bai Qian who was speaking firmly, sneered and shook his head——
"If you can't bear it, tell people clearly and clearly. Why bother talking so hard?"
"I don't have any." Bai Zian argued stubbornly, immediately lowered his head and ran to wash his hands.
Ever since she learned about the master's appointment yesterday, she has been asking about all kinds of cities in the northern border.
She wouldn't know if she didn't ask, and she'd be frightened if she asked. But there's no point in being afraid. It's certain that the master's family will go to the north. All she can do is manage the shop well, make more money, and try to send more things to the north.
"Sister Bai Shao, I heard that it's hard to buy anything in the northern cities. You should prepare more things when you arrive in Liaodong, especially frostbite ointment. It's too cold over there, so you have to protect yourself."
Looking at Bai Qian who was giving serious instructions, Bai Shao nodded in appreciation.
"Okay, I'll remember it. I'll remind your sister to buy it when the time comes. Don't suppress yourself and be reluctant to let her go. It's not shameful to miss her. You have to say it."
Bai Qian said an embarrassed "hmm" as a response.
As soon as more than ten covered dumplings were wrapped, Shunxi came over to hurry them up. Li Hui had just decided to leave after breakfast, so they had to hurry up.
Bai Shu and Bai Guo didn't live together, so Bai Zian took his sister back to his room and forced her to give her three months' salary in advance.
"Take it, don't refuse, I don't need anything in the capital, you don't have to worry about me. When you get to Fucheng, you must buy more things, especially frostbite ointment, do you understand?"
Gingguo pinched the money with body temperature, and her eyes turned red instantly.
"Don't cry. If you have time to go back to Liaodong, send some money to our parents and younger brother at the crossroads. Tell them that we met a noble person and lived a good life."
"Well, okay."
Listening to her sister's crying response, Bai Qian's heart almost broke.
"Good boy, why don't you learn your skills from Sister Bai Shao and try to take over the kitchen?"
Bai Guo could only nod this time and didn't dare to say anything.
After the two sisters put away their things and came out, they saw Li Heng and Yan Yixin walking towards the backyard carrying large and small packages.
"Master, let me come."
The two sisters ran over as they talked, but each of them only got two bags.
It is said that it is a young master or a young lady. Except for the delicate young lady, there seems to be no difference in the lives of young gentlemen. Sometimes they are even worse than them.
Every time they came back from training, they were both dark and thin and could not eat anything. Later I learned that going out to train was not only to practice their skills, but also to practice vigilance to prevent being attacked. In order not to expose their whereabouts, they were not allowed to light fires or eat in the wild.
It’s just raw meat and dry steamed buns, it’s scary to think about it.
When they came to the backyard, Dexi and Shunxi were loading the car, and Cheng Xue was feeding the dogs. Huzi is one of the few owners in the dog world who came to Beijing from Liaodong.
Bai Zian put the baggage in the car, walked to Cheng Xue, knelt down and saluted——
"Madam, I got up early and made some snacks. You can keep them for the journey."
"Okay, you're interested. After we leave, the house will be taken care of by you. Come over every now and then and take a look. Please pay more attention to the shop, but don't work too hard. Your health is important."
"Yes, thank you madam." After saying that, he took a few steps forward and said, "Madam, I asked Yun Yan and Aunt Tao yesterday. There is a shortage of supplies in the north, and many things are not available, so you have to make preparations in advance. It is best.
Go to Fucheng and buy some frostbite ointment, that stuff is practical."
"Okay." Cheng Xue nodded in appreciation and silently wrote it down.
Frostbite ointment is absolutely necessary, especially in such a cold place in the north. But she has no intention of buying it. It is recorded in medical books. Get some pig pancreas and medicinal materials and make it yourself. It is easy to use and affordable.
After breakfast, Zhou Fang and his wife sent Lian's mother and daughter over. Li Hui and Zhou Fang went to the study to chat, while Cheng Xue talked to their sister-in-law in the main room.
Zhou Yuxuan was not yet one week old, and the little girl looked very much like Lian. She looked everywhere with her big eyes. It was the stage when everything was new to her. Cheng Xue hugged Sister Xuan and teased her for a few times, and then was carried out by Li Yue. Seeing that the little girl was not making any noise, I couldn’t help but sigh:
"This child is so good, he doesn't recognize his birth at all."
Seeing her daughter being praised, Mrs. Lian felt somewhat proud.
"It's worrying to refuse to accept life. I'm even afraid of being carried away one day."
Such words from Versailles made Cheng Xue smile and shake her head.
"Don't be ridiculous. There are a lot of women and maids around Sister Xuan. Who can take her away? Have you written a letter to Brother Zhou Fei? Don't go there without saying a word. What if I come up short and see you?" The newly appointed county magistrate is very busy. He will not just stay in the yamen. He will have to take a look at the territory under his jurisdiction to make sure he knows what he is doing.
Lian naturally knew this truth, nodded and said:
"Don't worry, sister-in-law, I asked the inn to deliver it yesterday. I paid for it out of my own pocket and it cost 300 miles to expedite it."
Cheng Xue didn't say anything when she heard this, she just gave her a thumbs up.
Logically speaking, it costs nothing to send relatives and relatives abroad to have the letters delivered at the post station, but the express delivery of three hundred miles is a different price. And it is not cheap, it costs a hundred taels of silver. On weekdays, the express delivery of three hundred miles is just a communication between various places and the court.
Ordinary people simply dare not use it and cannot afford it.
Bai Shi took out the bag of silver with a smile, pushed it over, and said:
"Xue Niang, keep this money and buy some medicinal materials along the way. You will definitely need them when you get to the north. I have also prepared three extra boxes of Yu Yanfang's facial ointment for you. You and the children can use it. I will give it to you if it is gone.
Send. The wind is strong in the north, but don’t freeze your face."
Compared with yesterday, today's state is obviously more peaceful. I guess it was Zhou Fang who told her something, otherwise the change would not have happened so quickly.
Cheng Xue picked up the silver very gratefully and said gratefully:
"I want to thank you on behalf of the people over there in the north. This time we go north, the shops in the capital are entirely dependent on your care. Thank you for your hard work."
"Yes, you're welcome." Ms. Bai secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking she would refuse. Fortunately, she is a sensible person, "I have sent people to the surrounding farmers to collect furs, and I will make some more clothes for you to keep out the cold.
, to avoid suffering."
"Me too, me too. My sister-in-law will write to me when she needs anything when she goes to the north. We are close to each other." Mrs. Lian quickly agreed.
Looking at the two of them, Cheng Xue felt warm in her heart, nodded again, and held their hands...
