Chronicle of Farming in Muxianfu

Chapter 286 Golden Watermelon

"The watermelons and cantaloupe have recently begun to ripen. The first batch should be able to produce another [-] watermelons and [-] cantaloupe. If these are transported to Huadu, my brother said, what will be the consequences?"

Xiao Heng already fully understood the girl's intentions, and praised loudly, "Okay, okay, girl is a good idea. These watermelons and cantaloupe will definitely cause a sensation in Huadu. If we set a high price, those who are interested will definitely pay attention to this piece." Fat meat, the rice side will be safe."

Wei Guang also figured it out at this moment, and nodded again and again, "Yes, this is indeed a good idea. There are many wealthy families in Huadu, and people will buy even expensive things, let alone such delicious things."

"I'm going to sell watermelons for 50 taels of silver each, and muskmelons for five taels of silver each. What do you two brothers think? In addition, I'm going to entrust them to the Weiyang Escort for delivery."

Just as Xiao Heng was about to nod, he suddenly thought of someone, and frowned, "Sister, the person surnamed Chen signed a contract with you, if he knew that you sold the things in the field, would he have any problems? "

Mu Ai put down the melon rind in her hand, spit out a black melon seed in her hand, and said, "Don't worry, brother, the contract states that I will sell all the new vegetable seeds in the field to He. However, I planted four new crops this year. The watermelon is a fruit, and the remaining three are seasonings for cooking, and none of them are vegetables. So, naturally, there are no seeds to sell to him."

Xiao Heng and Wei Guang looked at each other, both worried, "Sister, even though the surname Chen doesn't have much manpower now, he should not be underestimated. Once he takes revenge, it will be very troublesome."

"Brother, I've thought about this matter. I'll let the bodyguards transport the watermelon and cantaloupe on the road tomorrow, and I won't be able to reach Huadu in ten days. By then, Shuan Shuan's marriage has ended, and I have found a perfect one for the children." Placement. If someone surnamed Chen sends someone to question him, I will have a lawsuit with him for a few days. With what happened last time, I believe he will not dare to play any more sinister tricks. Today, rice entered Huadu, and he will definitely fight back crazily, can't the two brothers and I together deal with him?" Mu Ai revealed his plan completely.

Xiao Heng asked, "Where did you find a place to house the children? Is it safe? Or send the children to my house, or Brother Wei. With the strength of our two houses, the children will be safe and sound."

Mu Ai smiled slightly, "It's not that I don't trust the two elder brothers. Do you still remember the frightened horse incident? I was worried that Cheng'er and Tao'er would be in danger together. Moreover, the place I found is very safe, even if it is the world's No. Even a master may not be able to find it.”

"Oh, there is such a place?" Wei Guang asked aloud.

Mu Ai smiled mysteriously, "Of course there is, but I'm sorry that my sister is going to pass the test, and I will definitely tell the two brothers in detail in the future. However, everything in the world is not afraid of ten thousand, just in case, eggs can't be put together In the basket. At that time, Cheng'er and Tao'er, you should take them back to your mansion. No matter how crazy that Chen is, he wouldn't dare to enter your mansion."

Xiao Heng knew that his adopted sister had always made up her mind, and she would not change easily after making a decision, so she had no choice but to agree.

The plan was initially decided, and Xiao Heng ordered Xiao Lu to set up a table of light dishes. The three of them ate while talking and laughing. They didn't go out until the sun was setting and the heat outside had dropped...

Mu Ai went back to the village, and before it was dark, she brought all the people in the mansion down to the watermelon field, picked up those big ones, those watermelons with yellow eyes near the ground, and slapped them with thuds Two hundred and nine were picked.Xiao Miao Ruyi and her maidservants also entered the cantaloupe field. Cantaloupe is easier to distinguish between raw and ripe than watermelon. When the melon is ripe, pick the one with the big head, which will fall off as soon as you pick it, it is definitely ripe.

At this time, it was time for every family to have dinner, so everyone successfully transported the pile of spoils back to the yard without anyone noticing.

Wheat straw was placed in the wicker basket, and watermelons and cantaloupe were put in, rounded up to two hundred watermelons and four hundred cantaloupe.Mu Ai was then received in the space, and the remaining nine watermelons were put into the well water to freeze. After dinner, A Da and A Er carried out a long table from the big kitchen and put it on the Second into the yard.He took out the watermelon from the well, picked up Aunt Guo's thick-backed kitchen knife that used to chop bones, and cut it four times with a few clicks. The table was filled with red and green watermelon pieces.

Since these big guys in their own fields have grown bigger and bigger, people often can't help guessing what it is. How to get it in your mouth.

Unexpectedly, today Ah Da and Ah Er could simply click a few times according to Madam's instructions.Therefore, everyone was a little at a loss for a while.

Chun Equinox once ate with his wife, so he picked up a piece with a smile, took a bite, and spit out the black melon seeds and put them into the small clay pot in the middle of the table.Then, he personally took a piece for Wen Bo, Guo Steward, and Aunt Guo, and then he greeted everyone and said, "Everyone eat it by yourself, Madam said, everyone worked hard to grow this watermelon, how can it taste like watermelon?" I don’t know. So, I specially reserved a few for everyone to try.”

Ah Da and Ah Er spent the whole day in the fields, and it should be said that they were the ones who contributed the most, and they were also the most curious about this big green guy, so after hearing what the vernal equinox said, they went up to each of them with a smile and took a piece, After taking a bite, he grinned, "This big green guy is so sweet and delicious!"

The rest of the people listened to what they said, and hurried forward, each hugged a piece and gnawed it away.

Aunt Guo took another piece to Zhou Tong's daughter-in-law. This little daughter-in-law is introverted and doesn't talk much. She is very willing to work hard these days, which makes her like it very much.

Zhou Tong's daughter-in-law thanked her with a smile and began to eat, but looked at the west courtyard from time to time, obviously thinking that there were old people and children at home.Aunt Guo patted her hand and said softly, "Don't worry."

Sure enough, the spring equinox cut two more watermelons with his own hands, and asked Xia Zhi to send a plate to Wenjuan and Dong Zhi who were busy sewing dowry in the Dongkua courtyard.Then I picked up more than a dozen yuan and sent it to the west yard to give the old lady of the Kong family, the old lady of the Zhou family and two children a taste of it.

It has been almost a month since the two old ladies came to the village. Because the mistress took special care of them, the daily meals are good, and the living room is also spacious. They usually just coax their little grandson, so their faces are much better. .At this time, seeing that the mistress gave another delicious meal, I was so grateful in my heart.After dragging the spring equinox for a while, he let her go back.

When the spring equinox entered the yard, everyone was holding their bellies and waiting for Ah Daqie’s last watermelon. Half a pot of watermelon seeds had been piled up in the small clay pot, so he smiled slightly and picked up his own half of the watermelon and ate it. Then, while wiping his hands, he said, "This Mrs. Watermelon is going to be shipped to Huadu for sale, so it is not appropriate to let outsiders know for the time being. Don't forget the rules at home. As for the shops in the city, when Huadu starts selling Madam will give it a reward, and I can pick a few hundred more from the left and right fields, which is definitely a blessing for everyone."

Ding San was lively and smiling, and while helping Ah Da cut the watermelon, he asked, "This big guy called watermelon is going to be sold in Huadu, where there are high-ranking officials and dignitaries. Madam must set the price properly." It's better to be taller."

Chun Equinox folded the handkerchief, and said with a smile, "The price is not low, 50 taels for a watermelon, and [-] taels for a cantaloupe."

As soon as she finished speaking, the courtyard became strangely quiet. After a while, Wen Bo jumped up from his chair, pointed to the melon petals that Ada's men had just cut, and said, "This...it will take...50 taels Silver, just now..."

Guo Huai continued, "Counting this one, there are nine in total. We just ate 450 taels of silver."

Everyone immediately boiled over, what is the concept of 450 taels of silver, it is the money for a family of three to live their whole life.There are three courtyards in such a small village, which are 45 acres of good farmland.

They actually consumed a piece of each of them, shouting "cool and delicious".

Everyone wanted to spit out the watermelon in their stomachs and turn it into a complete watermelon.A watermelon is a 50 taels of silver, and they each ate half a year's worth of silver just now!

Wen Bo looked at the last piece of watermelon on the table with great distress.A chestnut knocked on the door of Ah's head, and cursed, "You silly boy, how can you move so fast!"

Spring Equinox hurriedly stepped forward to block the way, "Uncle Wen, don't blame Ah Da, Madam gave it to relieve the summer heat for everyone. Madam said, this was planted with hard work by everyone, of course you have to be the first to taste it. If we continue like this, we will somewhat disappoint Madam's kindness."

Wen Bo sighed softly, saluted Sanjin and said, "The vernal equinox is right, everyone should eat, work more in the future, learn to read well, if not, I will really be sorry for such a generous reward from Madam. "

Everyone hurriedly saluted with him, and then ate the last watermelon. The watermelon seeds were taken and washed by themselves at the spring equinox, and they were ready to be dried and put away.

Everyone ate and drank enough, and they were busy again the next day.

Muai and Ouyang went to the city again, and put the wicker basket full of watermelon and cantaloupe and two buckets of spring water into Suiyuan.When Sun Hao and Xiao Fu brought escorts and drove the carriage to the door, she carefully told Xiao Fu to soak all the watermelons in a large pool or a large tank when they arrived at Huahua, and then pour half of the water in the wooden bucket into it. , to keep the watermelons fresh for half a month, and then the second batch of watermelons will arrive again.Xiao Fu nodded again and again. As his master's confidant, he firmly believed in this aunt's words.More than twenty burly men loaded ten carts with wicker baskets on their shoulders, left the south gate and headed straight for Huadu.

Mu Ai changed into women's clothes again, took two gift boxes from Shiweitian and Qiweiju respectively, and went to visit Mrs. Chu.

　Today, my eyes hurt and my head hurts too. I went to the hospital for an examination. The doctor said it was because I spent too much time in front of the computer.

　　Friends, whether you are reading or working, you should always take a break. Eyes are so important.

　　Hope all my friends are healthy! ! !
　　
　
(End of this chapter)