Farmhouse Pastoral Notes

Chapter 85
"Qiu'er, everyone's gone, come in quickly," Yuan yelled, looking at Chunqiu who was still lying at the gate and looking out eagerly.

"Mother" Chunqiu turned her head and looked at her mother who was making fun of her with her resentful eyes. Her mother's bad taste was getting worse and worse. She clearly knew that she was reluctant to leave her new companion. After living in ancient times for so long, it was the first time she talked about Chinese herbal medicine with others. Of course, the previous doctor Zhou was not counted, that was grandpa.

"Okay, okay, mother, don't talk about it." After Yuan Shi finished speaking, she remembered the banknote still in her bosom, and didn't care about the age beside her, so she turned around and ran back. It was a banknote of 1000 taels, Yuan With such a big life, even when her father was alive, she had never seen so much money, let alone now, Yuan Shi wanted to sleep with the money in her arms.

Chunqiu saw that her mother seemed to be thinking of something, and she didn't care about her, and ran back to the house again... Chunqiu just watched helplessly as her mother disappeared in front of her again.

Yuan Shi rushed into the room, first closed the door, then opened the cabinet at the side, and took out a small black box from inside, fearing that someone would come through the door, she closed the door again.

After Yuan Shi confirmed the safety of the door, he sat on the edge of the kang and opened the small black box with peace of mind, and took out the ten 100 taels of silver notes that he had put in his bosom before, and put them into the box.

In the box, apart from the banknotes, there were also the tea money Yuan had saved before, the prescription money of the Spring and Autumn Period, and the money for traditional Chinese medicine. The total amount of broken silver was more than 100 taels. Put it in the box, put the broken silver back, and closed the box, Yuan did not lock the box back into the cabinet this time, but opened the closet on the side, and took out the clothes directly. After all the clothes were taken out , a red box was exposed at the bottom of the cabinet.Yuan Shi carefully opened the red box at the bottom, put the black box in his arms inside, folded the clothes and covered it...

After finishing all this, Yuan's forehead was soaked with beads of sweat, and he stretched out his hand to wipe his sleeves, only then did he feel in the mood to notice the neat gifts placed aside.

When Zhou Mingfeng sent the thank you gift, he specifically inquired about the preferences of the Yang family, so the chosen thank you gift was very suitable.Among the thank you gifts were some books, some cakes to eat, two horses of high-quality cloth, and some interesting gadgets, which can be said to have caught all the hobbies of Yuan and the others. Two bolts of good cloth are reserved for the children to make two good clothes. The book is for Yang Chunming, and there are some notes in it, which are more suitable for Yang Chunming who will take the imperial examination later. The big room sent some, but thinking about the appearance of the sister-in-law recently, I thought to forget it, I am afraid that sending it over is not worth the favor, and there will be complaints, so let's give the two of them snacks...

After sorting and putting away all the presents, Yuan Shi took the needle and thread duster on the side back to the kang, picked up the colored thread in the duster and tied it up...

On the carriage leaving on the other side, Zhou Mingfeng and Zhou Huaiyan were discussing their future affairs. The Yang family’s business was done, and the rest was Xu’s illness. Master Ming’an was regarded as a holy monk, not only because of his profound attainments in Buddhism , as well as superb medical skills, this time Zhou Mingfeng came here because he made up his mind to ask Master Ming'an to take action, so this visit to Qingyun Temple should not be missed.

"Yan'er, this time when Dad goes to Qingyun Temple, to show his sincerity, he must fast for seven days, and then visit on foot. You are my son, and fasting is not necessary, but you must go with me when you visit Qingyun Temple. Si, no matter what happens, father will ask Master Ming'an to take action."

Zhou Mingfeng's words rang in Zhou Huaiyan's ears, with firmness in his tone.

Zhou Huaiyan looked up at his father's tired face, with a trace of firmness in his eyes, nodded and said, "My child knows." Since he can remember, his mother's body has been weak, and every winter, his mother will be sick in bed , in order to stabilize his mother's condition, his father has been running around outside all these years besides treating illnesses and saving lives... Just like this time, he came to Heishan Town because of his mother's condition. Thinking of this, Zhou Huaiyan hid it in his sleeve tightly Is it because of his existence that his mother will suffer so much...

Zhou Mingfeng was thinking about something in his heart, so naturally he couldn't notice the flickering expression on his son's face. The father and son were just thinking about their own things, and neither of them said anything. The carriage turned its wheels and walked forward. Leaving two clear wheel marks, the carriage went farther and farther, and the back became smaller and smaller until it disappeared...

Black Mountain Town, Materia Medica.

"Doctor Zhou, which noble person is this coming?" Dabao, the medicine boy of the herbal hall, has already cleaned the inside and outside of the herbal hall, and cleaned out two unused rooms.Looking up at Dr. Zhou who was looking out at the door, he asked curiously.

After hearing Dabao's words, Doctor Zhou turned around and said, "Dabao, you will know when someone comes." After Doctor Zhou finished speaking, he turned his head and looked outside again.

Hearing what Dr. Zhou said halfway, Dabao became even more curious. He hurried to Dr. Zhou's side and stretched his neck to look out.

The two of them didn't wait for a long time. Seeing the approaching carriage not far away, Dr. Zhou patted Dabao who was already dumbfounded, and said with a smile, "My boss is here, hurry up and go out with me."

"Oh oh oh" Dabao nodded in shock, then followed Doctor Zhou out with his head down. He never thought that the person who was going to come was the owner of their thatched cottage. When the medicine was delivered, it was only handed over to the housekeeper who guarded the gate, and he did not see the legendary owner. Dabao secretly looked at the carriage with "Zhou" written on it from the corner of his eye, wondering what the people in the carriage looked like. .

Seeing the young man like this, Dr. Zhou shook his head amusedly, ignoring Dabao who was full of curiosity, and bowed to the two people who got out of the car, "Zhou Wei has seen the master, the young master, traveling all the way , The old man is thinking of the master, the young master must be working hard, the backyard has prepared a wing room, the master, the young master should go and have a rest after getting off the car." Zhou Wei said, stretching out his hand and gestured forward.

After Zhou Mingfeng got out of the car, he saw Dr. Zhou's behavior. He didn't raise his legs and walked inside, but walked directly in front of Dr. Zhou, stretched out his hand to help Dr. Zhou, shook his head and sighed, "Uncle Zhou, you Why bother? After more than ten years of separation, Uncle Zhou is still so stubborn. His father mentioned you before when his nephew went to Qingyang to deliver medicine. Back to Qingyang?"

Zhou Wei raised his head and looked at Zhou Mingfeng calmly, then shook his head and smiled, "Uncle Zhou is old and can't walk anymore, besides, Uncle Zhou is alone now and has nothing to worry about. Heishan Town is good, and Uncle Zhou is here to retire."

Zhou Mingfeng looked at the unrestrained attitude of the person who had watched him grow up before him, and felt even more relieved. Since this is the life Uncle Zhou likes, it's good not to go back to that sad place.

"Okay, Mingfeng boy, don't think too much, Uncle Zhou has lived at such an age, he is naturally alive, don't think too much, and don't blame yourself, what happened to Song'er is not your fault, and it has been so many years Now, there is nothing Uncle Zhou can't let go of. He doesn't go back to Qingyang now because he doesn't want to leave. Moreover, Uncle Zhou has been in Heishan Town for so many years, and he also has feelings. How can it be so easy to leave? Mingfeng boy, even if he is For the sake of Song'er, don't try to persuade Uncle Zhou to go back." Zhou Wei looked at Zhou Mingfeng with his wise eyes, and said everything in his heart. He has lived for so many years, and he still doesn't know Zhou Mingfeng What he thought, he knew what happened back then, and he didn't blame him. How could he have the heart to make this child blame himself for the person he grew up with since childhood? The grievances of the older generation have already passed.Zhou Wei sighed in his heart. Even he who left Qingyang without hesitation became an old man. The person he hated to the bone was buried deep in the ground long ago. Now...who remembers it!Time also, life also ah!

"...Uncle Zhou..." Zhou Mingfeng's tone was desolate, with unspeakable sadness.

"Okay, don't think about it anymore, Uncle Zhou doesn't blame you." Zhou Wei stretched out his hand and patted Zhou Mingfeng's shoulder, then looked at Zhou Huaiyan who was not far away and said with a smile, "This is Yan'er. Yan'er is already so old, and Yan'er was not born when the old man left." Zhou Wei looked at the handsome villain and sighed in his heart, as expected of a member of the Zhou family. , It really is unparalleled in posture.

Zhou Mingfeng calmed down, and when he heard Zhou Wei's words, he looked at Zhou Huaiyan with his father's love in his eyes, and then introduced to Zhou Wei who was beside him, "This is the dog Zhou Huaiyan, Yan'er, hurry up and say hello to your Grandpa Zhou."

"Grandpa Zhou is good!" Zhou Huaiyan bowed his head and raised his hands.

"Good boy, you have the demeanor of your father back then." Dr. Zhou stroked his white beard and said to Zhou Huaiyan with a smile.

"How can I deserve Uncle Zhou's compliment?" Zhou Mingfeng looked humble, but the pride in his eyes couldn't be hidden from Zhou Wei's eyes.

Zhou Wei didn't deny it either, and said, "Come into the house, it's the hottest time of the sun, the old man can't bear it."

When Zhou Mingfeng heard that he reached out to support Zhou Wei's arm, he nervously said, "It's my nephew's fault, Uncle Zhou, hurry up and enter the house." After finishing speaking, he directly supported Zhou Wei and walked to the thatched cottage. Zhou Huaiyan behind him watched Look, greet Dabao and Qingfeng who are on the side, and enter the house together...

Zhou Huaiyan's face was a little ugly because of the exhausted boats and vehicles along the way, so Doctor Zhou directly ordered Dabao who was beside him to take Zhou Huaiyan back to the house, and then entered the back room of the thatched cottage with Zhou Mingfeng who was beside him.

When there were only two people left, Dr. Zhou asked directly, "Boy Mingfeng, did you come here for the sake of Qing'er girl? Is her illness serious again?"

Zhou Mingfeng looked worried, and smiled wryly, "I can't hide it from Uncle Zhou, that's exactly the case. Ever since Yan'er was born, Qing'er's health has gone from bad to worse, and now it's even more..." Zhou Mingfeng sighed, and sat down decadently.

Zhou Wei looked at his obsessed nephew, shook his head and said, "Boy Mingfeng, you should have known Qing'er's body when you asked to marry her, let alone now that you have Yan'er, are you still not ready?" Old guys like them can see clearly that Qing girl's body must not last long, not to mention Yan'er now...

After Zhou Mingfeng listened to Zhou Wei's words, he lowered his head and did not speak for a long time. Finally, he raised his bloodshot eyes, his tone was trembling and weak, and it was more tired and hoarse, "Nephew has already done it." Prepare, but the more you think about it, the harder it is to bear, so... please forgive me, nephew... I want to work harder." Zhou Mingfeng's voice was a little hoarse, and there was still a hint of blood in his tone gas.

"Well, Master Ming'an is currently paying respects to the Buddha in Qingyun Temple, so of course he hasn't left." Zhou Wei looked at Zhou Mingfeng with lowered eyes, and his tone fell heavily on Zhou Mingfeng's heart, "Boy Mingfeng, when you brought Qing girl to Linfang , old man, I didn’t say anything, but this time... is the last time, Qing’er girl must have known her limit, you don’t need to be so obsessed with it.” Zhou Wei looked at his talented nephew who was trapped by love, and he hated iron and steel .

"Nephew...understand..." Zhou Mingfeng said these words with difficulty, and then he felt the blood welling up in his throat. Zhou Wei threw off his sleeves, turned and left the room, leaving Zhou Mingfeng alone...

Lycium barbarum wine, the main ingredients are wolfberry fruit and white wine, the main function is to nourish the liver and kidney, benefit energy and improve eyesight,

Asthenia and essence deficiency, sore waist and knees, dizziness and tinnitus, internal heat

Diabetes, blood deficiency and chlorosis, dizziness and so on.

When Zhou Huaiyan picked up the goji berries today, Chunqiu thought of the goji berry wine that he had forgotten. Taking advantage of the fact that the goji berries were already dried, Chunqiu directly made the goji berry wine.

I have washed and dried the jars in the small kitchen, and crushed the dried wolfberries with a small mill at home, then put them in the jars, took out old man Yang's liquor, and poured them into the jars according to the ratio of 10:3. After sealing it well, Chunqiu put the jar in a cool place in the backyard, and it was considered a success.Stir it once every 2-3 days, soak it for two weeks and filter it with cotton cloth, then soak it for a few days, and then it can be given to her father to drink.

"Qiu'er, it's time to go back to the house for dinner," Yuan yelled towards the backyard.

"Hey, here we come." Chunqiu clapped his hands and ran into the door with a thump.

"Mother, hasn't dad come back yet?" Chunqiu glanced at the room, only Huzi was eating alone, and her father Yang Weibo was not there.

"I haven't come back yet." Yuan Shi looked at the gloomy sky outside, and said worriedly, "Your father doesn't know what he is thinking? It's already this time, and he hasn't come back yet. You should go to eat quickly. Don't worry about him, he won't come back." Just be hungry." After Yuan Shi finished speaking, she directly dragged Chunqiu in at the door.

"..." Chunqiu: Her mother is really duplicity, she is obviously very worried.

The mushrooms and fungus that were picked before have been dried, and because Yuan has made a lot of money recently, he has no intention of selling them in the market, so tonight Chunqiu and the others ate fried fungus.

Soak the dried fungus in a water basin. After soaking the fungus, Yuan took out the remaining pork from the tank in the backyard, cut some and put them in the warm oil to fry. Then put all the fungus in, add salt, soy sauce, pepper anise...Finally fry it out of the pan.

Served with stuffed rice, several people ate a full stomach. After eating, Chunqiu helped Yuan Shi take out the bowls and chopsticks, took a look outside, looked at the door that hadn't moved, and knew that her father Haven't come back yet.

The sun was setting little by little, and the sky was getting darker and darker. Before, Yuan Shi just complained and didn't worry much, but as the sky got darker, the worry on Yuan Shi's face became more obvious. After the moon was born and the stars filled the night sky, Yuan was even more furious because Yang Weibo hadn't come back yet...

"That dead man Yang Weibo, what time is it, why hasn't he come back yet? Hmph, I'll scold him to death when he comes back..." Yuan Shi in the room was pacing back and forth anxiously, while Chunqiu and Huzi sat obediently on the edge of the kang and watched Looking at Yuan Shi, she was tactful and did not speak. At this moment, Yuan Shi is like a volcano about to erupt, as long as she lightly ignites it, it will erupt violently...

　Thank you for the red envelopes of true love in the past of Chengnan!Thank you Sunshine for the true love red envelope~

　　Thank you Baozi for the reminder coffee~ After drinking it, I will try my best to add more~

　　
　
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