Started as a mute girl? I prospered in the lean years

After combing her hair, Shen Huaixu went to the main room and saw that Shen Su was writing Spring Festival couplets. The red paper was bought early. Qian Xiuzhu deliberately did not let the few people in the family who could write write, and only waited for Lord Shen to arrive.

The Spring Festival couplets written by Mr. Hou are naturally more blessed than others.

Shen Huaixu had nothing else to do and could only try to cut window grilles with Jiang Wei and others. Zheng Liniang's window grills were good. After she learned how to do it, she tried to cut a big fat cat. After cutting it, she looked at it and hung it on the blessing. On the group's ears.

After putting up the couplets and window grilles, Qian Xiuzhu and Jiang Tao also made a rough preparation for lunch.

Hot pot is not uncommon in this era, especially in the north. It is not as elaborate as in later generations, and is similar to stew. It is still very common to have a hot hot pot meal in winter.

There is a special pot for hot pot, and there is charcoal at home. The meat preparations include mutton, pork and fish. There are not many vegetarian dishes, only the few that are available at home.

The soup base is boiled chicken soup, but unfortunately the ingredients are far inferior to modern times, so when you eat it, it just stews.

Now the life of the Jiang family is much better than before. The children in the family usually have no shortage of meat to eat. When Lord Shen came, Jiang Boliang and Qian Xiuzhu specially warned them, and the pot meal was both peaceful and lively. .

After lunch, according to Shen Huaixu's instructions, Shen Su had not touched any wine, but Jiang Boliang was drunk.

He pulled Shen Su and talked for a long time, refusing to leave no matter who tried to pull him away. In the end, Shen Su just smiled and said, "It's okay, I just happen to want to hear it too. Sister-in-law, just do your own thing."

"He doesn't make much trouble when he drinks, but he talks a lot. I'll help you take care of him." Qian Xiuzhu looked worried, fearing that something should not be said from the master's mouth.

Shen Su nodded lightly.

Jiang Boliang couldn't show his face when he drank. At this time, his expression was as usual, but he opened his mouth and said: "Brother Shen, you don't know..."

The blessing groups outside were wandering around Shen Huaixu, "Aren't you afraid that this father will tell that father that you have a small house?" 】

[Don’t say that my father won’t say it, even if he does, it doesn’t matter. My father, mother, and second brother all know it. It doesn’t matter if there is one more father and father. 】

[Host, you have a big heart. 】

[This is not called big-hearted, this is trust. You, a system, will not understand. 】

Fu Tuan bit Jiang Huaixu's leg and ran away quickly.

【childish. ] Shen Huaixu was not moved at all.

"Mei Yao, it's Chinese New Year, can you give me your money? I want to give you a red envelope."

Jiang Sanlang took Jiang Wei and Jiang Fu to find Shen Huaixu.

Jiang Wei immediately took a step back and distanced herself from Jiang Sanlang, "Third brother, if you want it, you can have it yourself. Why are you dragging me and Afu along?"

"You don't want it?" Jiang Sanlang looked around at the two of them.

The two shook their heads and said in unison: "No."

Jiang Wei: "I have wages and have saved enough."

Jiang Fu: "I am a little medicine boy and my second cousin also gives me money, which is enough for Sister Rong and I to spend a long time."

Shen Huaixu looked at Jiang Sanlang between the two, frowned and asked, "Third brother, why are you the only one asking for money all day long?"

"How can I always ask for money?" Jiang Sanlang whispered, "Isn't this the New Year?"

"You seem to have only given me my own part of the second crop of garlic. Where's yours? Is it all spent?" Shen Huaixu approached step by step.

Jiang Sanlang subconsciously retorted: "No, I keep it myself!"

His eyes, which were actually guilty, looked left and right.

"Lie!" Jiang Wei knew her third brother too well and knew something was wrong as soon as she saw his appearance.

Jiang Sanlang was speechless, and after a while he said: "Isn't it enough if I don't want it anymore?"

As he was about to run away, Shen Huaixu stopped him, "No, third brother, tell me clearly where the money you earned went, and don't force me to use force."

Jiang Sanlang's eyes widened instantly, "Those who are celebrating the New Year are not allowed to hit anyone."

"Yao Mei, third brother is always running to the county these days, isn't it..." Jiang Wei also looked at third brother suspiciously.

Jiang Sanlang pointed at Jiang Wei, "Jiang Xiaowei! You, you wait for me..."

"Third brother didn't do anything bad." Jiang Erlang walked out of the house and said to the rescue, "He just wanted to buy something."

Shen Huaixu and Jiang Wei rolled their eyes at Jiang Sanlang at the same time, "When you buy something, just say you are buying something. Why does it look more and more like you are doing something bad?"

Jiang Huaixu asked: "How much do you want?"

"Three taels of silver." Jiang Sanlang said aggrievedly.

"Here, three liang."

After Jiang Sanlang took it, he ran out of the yard.

After watching him leave, Shen Huaixu asked Jiang Erlang: "What is the third brother busy with all day?"

Jiang Erlang smiled and said nothing.

Shen Huaixu narrowed his eyes, something fishy happened.

"If you don't tell me, I won't ask. Second brother, come here." Jiang Huaixu took Jiang Erlang's sleeve and walked to the room where Jiang Erlang was studying.

After entering the house, she took out a lot of money from the space and put them in piles on the table. As she moved, she said: "These are the coins that Third Brother and Sister asked me to keep. I will keep them here for you in the future. It will save you money." I wasn’t there when they needed money.”

Jiang Erlang nodded, "I understand."

After a pause, he asked again: "Aren't you worried about what dad will say to Lord Shen?"

"I still know very well about our father. He is very honest and very principled in his work. Like my mother and you, he is a person who can keep secrets. Otherwise, I would not have told you and my parents. .”

Jiang Erlang had a light smile on his face, "Thank you, Ashu, for your trust. My father and I will definitely live up to your trust."

I cooked more than a dozen dishes in the evening, including sweet and sour pork ribs, steamed hairy crabs, dry-pot shrimps... a full table was placed.

They took out all the food that they would normally be reluctant to eat. Qian Xiuzhu and Jiang Tao also called the second grandfather’s family. The children were so excited and the adults couldn’t stop smiling.

Jiang Boliang, who had been squinting for a while, was still a little out of energy at this time, but he was also very happy, and he was able to hook up with Lord Shen.

"Master Marquis, if you feel too cold during the New Year, come back to us! If my second son can pass the exam and enter the county school after the New Year, we will move to the county town, and our house will be demolished and rebuilt. It will be more convenient than now. many."

"That is to say, we are all from the same family and we won't talk about the two families." The second grandfather also said, "Master Hou, please take Xu girl home to see if you have nothing to do..."

Shen Su smiled and said, "I have built a house outside Beichuan County. I will not disturb you all in the future. Don't take offense."

"Why are you surprised? It's very good!" Second Grandma smiled from ear to ear, "Come on, come on, eat quickly!"

There was a vigil after dinner. The children couldn't bear it and went to bed early. The adults talked until late at night.

Shen Su stayed in the room where Jiang Erlang was studying. The bedding was all new, and when the kang was heated, the whole room was hot.

Before falling asleep, Shen Huaixu didn't forget to find Shen Su and ask him what he had said to Jiang Boliang.

In the end, I only got one sentence - "Your parents and brothers and sisters all have your best interests at heart."

At the same time, Qian Xiuzhu was also asking Jiang Boliang.

Jiang Boliang sighed, "If you want to say that kind of thing, Sister Xu must say it herself. Why should I say this to Lord Shen? I was just thinking about what Erlang said to me before.

He said that Sister Xu's surname was Shen, and everyone in the world would know that she was the daughter of Lord Shen. Lord Shen was a member of the court, and the people she dealt with were all beyond our reach. From now on, even if Sister Xu comes out, No matter what happens, only Lord Shen can protect her, so what can we do? It would be nice if it doesn’t hold you back.

Originally, he wanted to enter the county school and stop studying for two or three years before taking the college exam. But now he wants to try it whenever he can. If he can't calm down and study hard, he is impatient.

I can't say these words when I'm sober. Why do I need to say this when my biological father is protecting his daughter? I didn't feel at ease if I didn't say it, so I could only say it while I was drunk. "