Ugly peasant girl in space

Chapter 555 Wandering (1)
"Here we come, here we come."

Qing Li felt that she was too worried, so she asked Mai Ya to go back and tell Vanilla to let this maid rest more. Looking at the posture of the second sister Qing Qiang and the cousin, she will not come back until dinner. Today is just the beginning .

On the last day of April in the lunar calendar, the weather was a bit gloomy, the sun was covered by clouds but it didn't reduce the heat at all, Qingli got into the carriage, and only when the carriage ran along the way did it bring in a light breeze.

"The capital city is good, but it's too hot, even if there is a bit of wind, it will be hot."

The second sister, Qing Qiang, wiped the perspiration from her forehead with a handkerchief, and looked out through the window screen. There were basically no pedestrians on the street outside General Zhongwu's mansion, and it was quiet.

Qingli asked Hongdou to move the ice basin to the position of her second sister and cousin. Hongdou grabbed the fan and fanned it a few times on the ice basin. Immediately, the air-conditioning seemed to fly and filled the entire carriage.

"Second Sister, Cousin Qingju, please drink some juice, there are ice cubes in it."

Before the three of them came out, Qingli asked Malt to prepare a small pot of pear juice with crushed ice in it. A cup on this day is the best way to relieve the heat. She happened to be in time for a small day, otherwise she would also like to drink a big cup.From Fengyang to Kyoto, there will be some reactions of acclimatization to some extent. She is in good health and has been transformed by spiritual spring water. She has not been ill since she came here, but it took a long time to get used to the diet in Kyoto. There is a huge difference between the north and the south.

"Well, it's delicious, it feels much cooler, and the sweet taste reaches the bottom of my heart."

It was the first time Mo Qingju drank iced juice in summer, and she praised a few words.Things like ice cubes are not uncommon in winter. When dripping water turns into ice, put a basin of water outside, and after a while, a layer of ice will be frozen on top of it. However, people in the village do not store ice, and there is no ice bank. It's really the same as being on fire. The best way for everyone to relieve the heat is to cook some mung bean soup, or drink some cool, sweet well water.

"Here in Kyoto, from March, the spring is warm and the flowers are blooming, and the summer is very hot. In the past, in the sixth month of the lunar calendar, we have to go to the farm to escape the heat."

Qingli and the two talked about the climate here in Kyoto. When the sixth month of the lunar calendar began, the weather became hotter and hotter. They really didn’t do anything. They could sweat all over the house. There was no air conditioning in ancient times. Electric fans rely entirely on fans and ice basins. At that time, the price of ice cubes will become higher and higher, and one piece can be fried for 20 taels of silver.

"What, 20 taels? It's better to grab it!"

The second sister, Qing Qiang, opened her mouth wide, feeling incredible, if someone builds a freezer in winter and sells ice cubes in summer, that would be a waste of money, this thing doesn't cost much, and water doesn't cost money at this time.

What is the concept of 20 taels of silver?Take Qingli's family as an example, 20 taels of silver can live in Mojia Village for four years. There are seven members of Qingli's family, and mother Liu can still save some money for eldest brother Mo Zigui and third brother Mo Zisong to take the exam. The conditions are considered average in the village, although there is little land, but my father has a skill, he is a scholar, he teaches in the town, and he has a few hundred cash every month. Almost used up 20 taels.

"Second sister, what's the fuss, our family will save money."

Qingli made a face at the second sister, and then took out the bronze mirror from her sleeve pocket to take a picture. The rouge in Fangfei Pavilion is really good, and there is a reason why it is expensive. There is a faint blush on the cheeks, and it looks good. Because of the hot weather and smudged eyes, her eyes in the bronze mirror were flowing, as clear as a lake, and she looked very agile.

"Frugal? You tell our grandma to try, and you will definitely suffer a few times."

Mo Qingqiang still couldn't believe it. Although my family had money later, the family life was still very simple. Grandpa always taught the family not to forget their roots, and not to go against the sky just because they had some money. You can buy what you need, Qingqiang Qiang also loves beauty, and spends a lot of money on rouge, powder, and fabrics. Grandma won't tell her, but if she eats and throws away all the leftovers, she will definitely be scolded.

Grandpa and grandma are simple farmers, and grandpa is still farming in the fields at such an old age.Just this ice basin, which is dispensable, costs more than a dozen taels, which is too much. It is nothing more than a little hotter, and the heat will not kill you. Unlike Mojia Village, where the weather is cold and the mountains are covered by heavy snow, there is no need for a charcoal basin at home. go down.

Qingli spread her hands helplessly, her grandma's thoughts completely affected her family, according to her, why did she earn money, isn't it just to enjoy life, if it's as miserable as before, now that she has money and still live a hard life, it's really a success Miser.She saved all these ice cubes at home, and she was reluctant to use them. She didn't spend much money. Some of them were stored in winter, and there were rewards from the emperor in previous years. There is an ice bank in the farm, and some ice is stored in it.

"Second sister, this ice cube was saved from previous years. Fourth uncle is a fourth-rank official, and the emperor will reward it."

Qing Li felt that it was necessary to explain that the second sister Qing Qiang must have a lot of living habits that are not in line with this place when she first came to the capital. It will help some poor people, and it is not wasted.

"Then tell me earlier, don't you know I'm short-tempered?"

Mo Qingqiang glared at Qingli, and then, together with Mo Qingju, pressed their faces against the car window, curious about everything outside.When they came, everyone hurried on their way. After they got off the waterway, they felt dizzy all the time. When they realized it, they had already arrived at General Zhongwu's mansion. They didn't have time to take a closer look along the way. I can come to Kyoto from Fengyang and walk on the streets of the capital.

"The surrounding area is full of official residences. When you go out to this street, the front will be bustling."

Qingli also took a look at the window. There were high walls on both sides, and the big trees in the various mansions could be vaguely seen, as well as a corner of the glazed tiles exposed. The ground was a bluestone road, which looked simple, atmospheric, and quiet.

"Sister Li, what kind of place is North Street? Is it an area where civilians live?"

Mo Qingju withdrew her scrutinizing eyes and looked at it for a while, but the surrounding scenery did not change much. The road they walked was probably the back door of the official mansion, which was a little deserted. It is better for the common people to live in a place with many shops. , there are many people.

"It's a well-to-do family, and there are usually a few servants in the family."

The North Street side is not considered a small family. The family usually has a small courtyard with three entrances. At least there are a few maids and women doing odd jobs, and there are also small officials of the sixth and seventh ranks. There are many people coming and going. A relatively large busy city in Beijing.

The coachman had already driven his carriage through this long street, and there were more pedestrians passing by on both sides than before. Most of them were purchased by rich families wearing silk and satin. Tens of thousands of taels of silver, all of which are high-end products, not far ahead is Fangfei Pavilion, which sells rouge and gouache.

(End of this chapter)