Madam, go home and farm

Chapter 245 The New Year

Mrs. Xu told Hong Haoan about Widow Yan and Jiang Xiaoxia's affairs, and was not satisfied with the speed of the person he found, "The person you are looking for is not capable of handling things, it has been more than two months , it’s not over yet, if I wasn’t here, your wife would be the one to deal with the mess. Let’s talk about Haozheng’s wife, but she told us about her life at her mother’s house. Two feet, remember to rush, I don't want to see that person again."

Hong Haoan was not happy about this either, he nodded and said: "Godmother, don't worry, I'll ask."

"It's done. You guys came back so late. It's the end of the year. Hurry up. What are you going to do with the salted duck eggs? When you were away, many people came to ask." Xu didn't know that Hong Haoan was in Yuntong Prefecture The matter over there, otherwise he must be scolded.

"Godmother, it's okay. Shopkeeper Qi will remember it, and I will arrange it quickly." Before he left, he also asked Shopkeeper Qi to help with a lot of things, such as collecting duck eggs.

"Okay, you go, remember to prepare the New Year gift and ask someone to bring it back to the village. Even if you don't go back to celebrate the New Year, you can't let it go." I did, but it's not convenient for her now, so of course Hong Hao'an was busy.

Hong Hao'an was very busy, and Hong Haozheng was no exception. The affairs of his two shops had to be rectified, and then there was the Qin Mansion. They couldn't tear themselves apart like this. After all, it was Qin Wan's natal family, and Yuntong Prefecture's Things are almost done. It is estimated that during the Chinese New Year, the decree from the capital will be brought, and it is estimated that he will be acquitted.

The Qin family encountered such a change, it does not mean that it will fall, after all, it has been in operation for many years, with deep roots, and the support of the main family. However, those who made trouble when the Qin family was in trouble, I am afraid that it will not be very easy.

Chuncheng is a bit warmer than Heping Village. In the past, Puhuang was not so afraid of the cold, but after she became pregnant, her physique seemed to have changed. Except for the time when she basked in the sun at noon, she spent all her time by the stove. Books rented from the bookstore, telling stories to the children in the stomach, oh, Qin Wan's son also listened to it, and I don't know if it is really effective.

It is strange to say that there is a business of renting books in this world. Of course, the deposit is a bit expensive, and the business is very good, especially some scripts.

Pu Huang felt that her ability to compose stories was pretty good, but it would be difficult to write in semi-vernacular Chinese. Qin Wan, on the other hand, also listened to Pu Huang's stories with great interest, and sometimes asked questions, which made her uncomfortable. Dare to open your mind and say things you shouldn't say.

This is Puhuang's first time in the city for New Year's Eve, and she noticed that although it is as busy as the end of the year, unlike in Heping Village, there are not so many things to worship. Less cumbersome.

The city is not like a village, there is a fixed god that needs to be worshiped, but there are temples nearby, I heard that there is a lot of traffic all day long, and there are a lot of people burning incense.The bigger difference is that the neighbors are not as close as the ones in the village, and they are not particularly nice, but they are not particularly alienated, let alone giving each other some food.

Because there is no need to give it away, Xu’s does not make much. There are places to buy rice cakes, so she doesn’t have to make it herself. She only fried some radish balls, meatballs, and spiced spices, so she didn’t do anything else. After all, shopping Convenient, you don't have to do it yourself.

Also because of this, the business of those stalls and shops selling cooked food is extremely good, even the lo mei shop is also ushering in the peak of the year, and the shopkeeper Qi has to come down personally to greet customers to pack things.Of course, I didn't see these puhuangs. It was Hong Haoan who told her when he came back, because he was afraid that she would be bored at home.

As for Zhuangzi in Xiaojiang Village, after Hong Haoan came back, he also sent a lot of things, fish and shrimp are indispensable, and then baskets of lotus roots and vegetables were sent over. Puhuang stood at the door, Looking at the baskets in the yard, Mrs. Jiang even gave her a lot of dried pumpkins. These things sold well at the end of the year. If it weren't for Puhuang's guidance, who would have thought that they could be whole? to sell it?
Busy and busy, it's New Year's Eve, the weather is good, there is no cloudy day and rain, the sun is out, taking advantage of the good weather, everyone washes their hair and takes a bath, and their clothes are hung all over the yard, but Mr. Xu asked for it, no Have dirty laundry saved for next year's laundry.

Although he didn't understand the reason for this, Puhuang still helped to dehydrate the clothes. Otherwise, he didn't know how long it would be in the sun at such a temperature.

Not long after lunch, Hong Haoan, Hong Haozheng and Mrs. Xu were busy in the kitchen, packing up the meat and vegetables that will be cooked tonight and tomorrow. It is said that it is unlucky to use a knife on the first day of the new year. .

Pu Huang and Qin Wan were sitting in the living room, talking boredly, they couldn't go anywhere, had nothing else to do, and they had a big belly, not to mention how pitiful they were.

"Sister-in-law, you said that the New Year is so busy, why do so many people like it?" Qin Wan played with her fingers, looking for something to say.

"After a year of hard work, at the end of the year, you should take a good rest and reward yourself. It's also a whole year's work." Pu Huang squinted his eyes, and liked such a strong flavor of the year. Although he was busy, he also worked hard. , but that kind of psychological satisfaction is beyond comparison.Thinking about the past and the end of the world, the taste of the year was as light as anyone else, it might as well be that foreign festival.

"It's true. Before I got married, I always felt that life was boring. I just felt bound and out of breath. Although I don't have rich clothes and food now, I feel much lighter. I don't have to be careful. Wealth is also a sacrifice. It's a price." Qin Wan said with some emotion.

"I don't know how your big family lives. Maybe it's more luxurious and has someone to take care of you, but I think the small family is better. Although you have to do everything yourself, you are at ease."

"Sister-in-law, I will also learn cooking from you in the future. It doesn't have to be delicious, and I don't mean to cook every day, but if I cook a little for my son-in-law, it will be different from what the cook does?" Qin Wan suddenly remembered, she Marrying into the Hong family, she didn't seem to do anything, she was always served by a maid, except for the time when the Guan family was in Chuncheng, she was always carefully protected by Hong Haozheng.

"It's good if you have this heart, don't think too much." Teaching Qin Wan to cook, it's better to let her maid teach her, it's definitely better than teaching herself.

Although there were only five people eating, the three of them worked hard all afternoon and set up two large tables. Of course, it could not be ruled out that it was prepared because of Puhuang's big appetite, but she didn't think there was anything wrong at all, especially pregnant women.

On the table, Mrs. Xu was the oldest. She held up her wine glass, "Although a lot of things happened this year, both good and bad, they all passed smoothly. You should respect and love each other. How can you live without friction? Just a glass of wine, I wish you two little families, harmony and beauty, happiness and health." After finishing speaking, he drank it down.

"Godmother, I also offer a toast to you. I have no mother since I was a child, and you are just like my own mother in my heart. I toast to you. I wish you a long life and a happy and healthy life." Regarding Xu, Hong Haoan's feelings It is very complex and very deep.

"Godmother, it's a daughter-in-law's honor to have a mother-in-law like you. I also offer you a toast, wishing you happiness and well-being." I won't let her drink it.

Immediately afterwards, Hong Haozheng and Qin Wan said blessings one after another, and then moved their chopsticks to eat and eat. There is no rule of not talking when sleeping, eating and talking, and the atmosphere at the dinner table is very good.

After dinner, the sky was completely dark. At this time, the sound of firecrackers could be heard one after another, far or near, and the innocent laughter of children could be heard.Although there is no moon in the sky, there are not as many waking hours as in summer, but the entire Spring City, almost every household is covered with several red lanterns, and the light reflects half of the sky in Spring City.

I feel sleepy after eating, and when Puhuang wakes up, it’s almost midnight. At this time, those who have the conditions have already started to set off firecrackers and fireworks, but don’t see it much more beautiful when you are in the village. But the smoke is not small.

At this time, Hong Hao'an and Hong Hao were carrying the table to the center of the yard. Mrs. Xu took a piece of red cloth embroidered with various idols and tied it in front of the table, and then began to arrange various fruits, desserts, cooked food, etc. The censer and two big red candles were lit.

After a while, Qin Wan also packed up and went out, waiting in the yard. Mrs. Xu distributed three lighted incense sticks to everyone, asked them to worship at the altar table, and said their wishes in their hearts, praying for God's blessing, Not long after a few people inserted the incense sticks into the incense burner, the whole city seemed to have received some order, and suddenly fell silent. After a while, a long and long bell rang throughout the city. The aftertaste of the sound is still in my ears, as if everyone is getting better, the fireworks fly into the sky and explode, bursting out colorful lights, which is very beautiful.

The sound of firecrackers and fireworks lasted for about a quarter of an hour before they slowly scattered. At this time, people were still a little excited, and they could hear neighbors saying Happy New Year to each other.

Pu Huang took a look at Hong Hao'an, and the two met and smiled, because the second master of the Hong family hadn't passed three years yet, so they couldn't post couplets and set off firecrackers, so they just watched.

Carrying the altar table in the yard into the house, Mrs. Xu put incense on it again, and then cooked sweet glutinous rice balls for several people to eat before letting them go to sleep. But do not reject such a custom, it is a good expectation for the future.

Early the next morning, Puhuang woke up to the sound of firecrackers one after another. Hong Haoan was still asleep, with some dark circles under his eyes. After returning from Yuntongzhou, he hadn't had a good rest and was busy with the New Year. For half a month, it was difficult for him.

(End of this chapter)