At the end of April, the sun is shining brightly, the spring light is strong, and the city is full of life.
Mrs. Zhou's house was full of people, and women of all sizes were having their summer clothes made by the family's tailors.
Surrounded by her daughters, Mrs. Zhou's spring sleepiness gradually disappeared, and she could listen to the singing of orioles in the house.
"Master should have arrived in Jiangzhou by now, right?" She and the maid beside her talked incessantly.
The servant girl nodded.
"The day is here," she said, "but I'm afraid the return trip won't be that quick."
Asking for money naturally requires some fighting.
"Who is afraid of who? My Zhou family's daughter's dowry, no matter what, the Cheng family will not be able to keep it." Mrs. Zhou said.
"It's just that Madam, it's up to them to decide whether his daughter will marry or not." The servant woman reminded, "The master will definitely have to talk a lot."
"They have the final say on whether to marry or not? Then they marry off Jiao Jiao'er indiscriminately, and if we don't do it, do we think our biological uncle is dead?" Mrs. Zhou said with a snort.
In short, this fight must be fought properly, and no one can take advantage of it in vain.
"It would be great if we get along with the Qin family. Just take the Geng Tie over and see what else they can say!" Mrs. Zhou sighed, feeling unbearably angry when she thought about the Qin family's affairs.
"Madam." The servant hurriedly encouraged her and said with a smile, "Without the Qin family, there are other families. Madam, let's talk about it. With our Jiao Jiao'er's skill of bringing the dead back to life, do you still have to worry about no one asking for help?
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"Resurrected from the dead?" Mrs. Zhou snorted, "I wonder if Jiang Lang has exhausted his talent."
It has been two months, and there is still no movement from Mrs. Cheng who claimed she was ill but refused to see a doctor.
"It doesn't matter whether she is cured or not. It is obvious that Mrs. Chen and Tong Neihan were cured by her. No one can deny it." The servant woman smiled.
These two personal relationships alone are enough to make many people consider marriage.
Mrs. Zhou nodded.
"This niece is weird. I really don't want to interfere with her business." She said and exhaled, "But if I don't care, who will care? Is there any way to break the bones and connect the tendons? That's it. It's all debts owed in the previous life.
, I will pay her back."
"My lady is kind-hearted," the servant girl complimented with a smile.
I was really trying to figure out who I knew well in Beijing and found a suitable family. My daughters who had finished measuring their clothes came rushing over.
"..Mother, when will we go to Puxiu Temple to worship Buddha?" a daughter asked with some expectation.
Mrs. Zhou smiled.
"Should I worship Buddha or eat vegetarian food?" she asked.
The daughters also laughed.
"Mother, worshiping Buddha and practicing vegetarianism are both right." They chirped and surrounded Mrs. Zhou.
"Don't worry, your brother has already bought a few kilograms of Yong Tau Fu from Puxiu Temple and brought it back. Our family will eat it today." Mrs. Zhou said with a smile.
The daughters were very happy.
"Nowadays, there are people making tofu in the city, but they are not as good as the one in Puxiu Temple."
"Such good tofu is only available in Puxiu Temple and Taipingju. However, there are too many people to get there, or it's too far away and it's troublesome to get there. It's really annoying. Why don't more stores sell it?"
"Taipingju said at the beginning that it was specially made for the Buddha, so naturally it would not be given to other families."
"It's too silly to be ordinary. How can you not make money?"
"Hey, speaking of Taipingju, I heard Liu Lang say that it seems to be opened by that fool..."
When these words were heard, the room suddenly became silent.
The speaker suddenly became the center of attention and was startled.
"What did you say? Taipingju, is that stupid one?" asked the sister.
Cheng Jiaoniang’s?
Mrs. Zhou sat upright and looked at her daughter.
"What did you say?" she asked.
The daughter was a little uneasy.
"I, I heard Liu Lang say something in a daze, but I don't know whether it was true or not," she said.
The people in the room looked at each other.
How could it be?
"Where is Liulang?" Mrs. Zhou asked.
"Madam, you have forgotten that Liulang and Qin Langjun have an appointment to go to Puxiu Temple." The servant girl reminded her in a low voice.
Although there was no incense burning in the wing, there was still sandalwood lingering in my nose.
Qin Langjun scooped a piece of Yong Tofu into his mouth with a spoon, his face full of admiration.
"Puxiu Temple is better than Jie Sui Temple this time," he said.
Qeding Temple is a century-old temple that has been prosperous for generations and has always been listed in the Senglusi. Although Puxiu Temple became famous for only a few decades, it also became a royal temple, but its heritage was not as good. It was not until Zen Master Minghai created the original Zen tea method that it became slightly famous.
Victory and stop at the temple.
But I didn’t expect that no one would come up with the new calligraphy pen and calligraphy for Qijing Temple a few years ago, which would attract people who are good at calligraphy to observe and imitate. Qijing Temple was very popular for a while, but now Puxiu Temple has launched a new style of tofu and new vegetarian food. Puxiu Temple’s
The price of sesame oil has skyrocketed in just over a month.
Liu Lang sat opposite Qin Shisan, the bowls and chopsticks in front of him untouched.
"Is Taipingju hers?" he asked.
"Didn't we meet Taipingju's boss? Don't you recognize him?" Qin Shisan said with a smile.
As Taiping Residence became more and more famous, the two of them naturally went there because of its fame. Unexpectedly, they saw the brothers Xu Maoxiu there. The restaurants, tea shops and shops were all managed by shopkeepers hired by the owner, and the owner himself rarely showed up, and even a certain
Behind some businesses, small bosses and big bosses are hidden in layers.
"Maybe they are just working there to earn a living." Saturday Lang said in a muffled voice.
Qin Shisan laughed.
"Have you ever seen someone working for a living like that?" he asked.
That day Xu Maoxiu and other brothers only walked past in the backyard. If Liu Lang hadn't looked out of the window absentmindedly, he wouldn't have seen him.
Xu Maoxiu didn't recognize him at first glance. He was a tall and well-groomed man in his twenties, standing in the courtyard talking to two guys.
It was a few simple words, but the respectful attitude of the two clerks and Xu Maoxiu's inadvertently taking charge of the situation were clear at a glance.
"It turns out that this is why she leaves early and comes home late." Qin Shisan continued, "It is not easy for a woman to live in a family, but fortunately there are these people available."
However, she is obviously not a person, she has relatives and relatives.
The chopsticks in Zhou Lang's hands creaked.
"She knows who to use and how to use it. She is neither angry nor ruthless." Qin Shisan reached out and knocked on the table, reminding him, "Don't be sentimental and bother others."
Saturday Lang was dejected.
"It's no big deal for her to be able to return home alone from thousands of miles away and run a small restaurant." Qin Shisan said with a smile.
"It's not easy to live in Beijing." Liu Lang said after a moment of silence, "People's hearts are sinister. It's easy to start a business but hard to keep one."
Qin Shisan smiled.
"When it's difficult, just let your Zhou family see it," he said. "When it's easy, don't watch it."
This woman is the most capable of causing trouble.
A technique of resurrecting the dead can make people who are not destined to die become incurable. Now that Taipingju and Taiping Tofu are here, it might cause some trouble.
"I hope we never have to see it." Saturday Lang said muffledly.
In late spring and early summer, it is already a bit hot, so the car curtains are replaced with bamboo curtains to bring coolness with the driving wind.
Before arriving at Taiping Residence, I saw a lot of cars and horses in front of the door. The bamboo curtains were rolled up by the windows of the hall, and I could see that there were people inside. There were private rooms on the second floor. Some curtains were rolled up and some were lowered, but you can guess
It must have been full of people, because there were many people standing outside the door.
"Sir, the shop is full. Do you think you would be tired and find another one, or should you wait here? If you wait, it will only take about half an hour."
As the carriage passed by, I heard the store clerk say to the new customers with an apologetic smile.
"Sir, if you are waiting, we have refreshments here."
In addition to the people who came to eat, there were also many people busy nearby, coming in and out.
After the carriage entered the restaurant from the side.
A large area has been built around the restaurant, filled with bricks, tiles and wood.
Two more cars came to the backyard on the road, and several men in charge of purchasing came out to check.
The restaurant is busy but not chaotic, noisy but not noisy.
The backyard has been divided into two courtyards, one is used by the kitchen handymen, and the other is Sun Cai's tofu shop.
Compared to the bustle in front of it, the Tofu Fang, which involves confidential techniques, prohibits people from entering and exiting at will, so it is much quieter.
"Building a few more houses will be enough for the new guys to live in, and the warehouses will be more spacious. In addition, we need to repair the carriage and horse stalls. There will be more and more carriages and horses, so that they will not be crowded together and kicked." Xu Maoxiu
He said while looking at Cheng Jiaoniang who was a few steps in front of her.
With her hair tied down with a small silver comb, Cheng Jiaoniang, wearing a plain black dress and tied up long sleeves, loosened her bowstring.
With a buzzing sound, a long arrow left the string, flew off the grass target a dozen steps away and landed on the ground. Four or five long arrows were scattered on the ground.
Sun Cai breathed a sigh of relief after seeing it from the tofu shop.
It's better to hide in the house for safety.
"It's my brother's arrangement," Cheng Jiaoniang said, extending her hand.
Xu Maoxiu drew an arrow from the side and took a few steps forward to hand it over, watching Cheng Jiaoniang draw the bow again.
Standing close, you can see the woman's sullen face, and the knuckles of her hands protruding from her tucked-up sleeves.
Her eyes were focused on the grass target, and she stood up straight and steady.
With a buzzing sound, an arrow came out of the string again, and this time it hit the grass target, although it was only marginally.
"Ah! This lady is so amazing!"
The maid clapped her hands happily, wishing she could jump up and cheer.
Before he finished speaking, the arrow on the grass target shook a few times and fell off.
"That lady is also very powerful." The maid then shouted.
Cheng Jiaoniang smiled slightly and lowered her hand holding the bow.
"How come my boss sister, a clean little girl, likes to play with this?" A worker next to Sun Cai said with a smile, tiptoeing to look out.
As time goes by, with the popularity of vegetarian tofu in Puxiu Temple, Taipingju has gradually become more famous. It is no longer enough for Xu Maoxiu brothers to greet guests.
Now Taipingju has hired a new worker, and Sun Cai’s tofu shop has also hired three workers because of the large supply, and they rotate them day and night. Nowadays, it is not unusual to make tofu, and many places also sell it on time, but Taiping tofu can be made
Such tenderness and no astringency can only be found in Taipingju.
He started recruiting workers, but the most important step was firmly in Sun Cai's hands. He could be sure that even the Prince of Hell would not be able to pry his mouth open. If he could not keep it, he would die, and no one else would be able to get it.
Sun Cai glared at the young worker.
"Are you looking at my boss's sister? Go grind the soy milk." He scolded.
Sun Cai, who used to be a bully for his master and brothers and was scolded by others, has now become a person who sits around and yells at others. He has secret skills in his hands, is relaxed and relaxed, and earns a lot of money. Only now
In a few days, the shabby thatched house in Sun Cai's home has been renovated. When the house is built, the couple will have to cross the threshold...
Sun Cai chuckled.
The boy stuck out his tongue and went to work, ignoring the master who giggled from time to time.
Sun Cai looked out the window again. The handsome maid smiled and wiped the young lady with a green sweat towel. When she raised her hand, the thin and loose sleeves of the spring shirt fell off, revealing her white and tender wrists. Sun Cai was immediately wide-eyed.
He leaned close to the window to see without blinking.
The boss's sister can't see it, but the pretty girl can always take a look.
Cheng Jiaoniang handed over the bow and arrow, and Xu Maoxiu naturally reached out to take it, and also pulled out an arrow. With a bit of ease and casualness, without moving his body, he raised his hand to pick up the bow and pull the string.
With a buzzing sound, the long arrow hit the bullseye steadily with a sharper whistle than before.
"The Six Arts of a Gentleman, my brother's archery skills must have been acquired while studying." Cheng Jiaoniang said.
Xu Maoxiu smiled and nodded.
"When I was young and ignorant, I just wanted to be a gentleman and be good at everything. I forgot about my talent and ended up failing at everything." He said, hesitating for a moment, "My sister has a good foundation, but her strength is not enough. If she practices for a while, she will definitely improve.
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Nowadays, all men have to learn to study, ride horses and archery, so it’s not strange to be proficient in it. It’s just that women are more proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, painting and red. Not many people learn horse riding and archery.
Where did this background come from?
Cheng Jiaoniang looked back at the target. Under the sunlight, the arrow shot by Xu Maoxiu on the red heart shone brightly.
It was just dazzling. Except for the inscription on the wall at the temple in the capital when she first arrived and the heart palpitations when it snowed, she had no other feelings that touched her memory for such a long time.
His body recovered and his speech improved greatly, but his heart was still missing.
Xu Maoxiu coughed slightly, and Cheng Jiaoniang looked over.
"Summer is here, it's time to buy some clothes." He said, taking out a money bag and handing it to the maid, "My sister took the trouble to buy it for us."
Unlike when I was given new clothes as a gift, I was afraid, but I still dared to ask for new clothes, and even gave me money like an elder.
"My sister can use this money to supplement the family income," Xu Maoxiu said.
The maid chuckled and looked at Xu Maoxiu pretending to be an elder brother, but this is what a brother should be like. He just saw that the lady seemed to be absent-minded, so he was probably comforting her.
"Yes, thank you sir." She saluted and reached out to take the money.
Following this topic, the maid told some more about the fabrics of clothes, leading the two of them to discuss it.
"Brothers are busy here, so I won't disturb you." Cheng Jiaoniang said.
Xu Maoxiu personally delivered it to the door.
"There are too many people here, so don't come here often. If there is something important, I will go home and tell you. If anything happens, you can have someone call me at any time." He warned.
Cheng Jiaoniang nodded, and then saw Xu Maoxiu frowning and looking in one direction. She followed her look and saw a woman walking into the store from the back door in a panic, with a man and a woman following behind her.
"Madam, do you remember?" the maid whispered, "That is Li Dashao's wife."
"Sister-in-law A Song, think about it again..."
The woman said with a smile, reaching out to pull Li Dashao's wife.
"Come here and I'll have a few words with you..."
Li Dashao's daughter-in-law's maiden name was Song. When she was young, she was called Mrs. Song. When she married, she took her husband's surname as Mrs. Li Song. When she was young, she was called Mrs. Asong. When she got old, she became Mrs. Asong.
Sister-in-law A Song looked horrified and hurriedly avoided her hand.
"I, I have nothing to say to you, you, please leave quickly..." she said in a panic.
"What's wrong?"
Xu Maoxiu walked over a few steps and asked.
Seeing Xu Maoxiu, Mrs. Song's face became even more frightened.
"No, no, it's okay. Boss, I, I'll send something to his father." She stammered, and without waiting for Xu Maoxiu to speak, she turned around and went in in a panic.
Xu Maoxiu frowned slightly, his eyes falling on the man and woman.
He came forward obviously to rescue A Song's wife, but in the end it was A Song's wife who was frightened. The two people who should have been frightened looked calmly and looked over with a bit of arrogance and disdain.
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The excess is over, and double updates will resume tomorrow. I'm sorry that it's just when I'm trying to earn votes and others are struggling to update, I'm slow to do a single update here. Thank you for your understanding. (To be continued)
