[Red Chamber] Xiuyan is a little Shennong

The Qin family has a good family tradition. After the old master retired and returned to his hometown, he restrained the clansmen and did not let them be too arrogant and domineering.

People in this area respect Mr. Qin very much. Mr. Qin is also a person who loves flowers. He was born in a serious imperial examination, and he also likes to be arty.

The concierge saw Xing Xiuyan's mother and daughter bringing a pot of flowers, and because the old man had told them not to insult the people wantonly.Even if someone comes to sell flowers, just take a look, the Qin family is not a place of charity, and it is not so easy to be tricked, and they don't buy it every time.

If whoever comes to sell flowers sells them, wouldn't those ruffians and cunning people take advantage of the loopholes.

"Your flowers are different. Wait, I'll go to the housekeeper." The concierge didn't make up his mind. The flower looks good. People like him who don't have much appreciation for flowers think it's good. Maybe the old man really likes it. Woolen cloth.

The butler is a fat middle-aged man, he doesn't look fierce, and his tone and attitude are also polite.

This butler has been with the old man of the Qin family for many years and has met many officials.Don't bully young people and poor people, and don't bully ordinary people, the housekeeper has always grasped the scale.

The housekeeper took a closer look at the flowers to see if they were stitched together.

"We live near the Panxiang Temple in the Xuantou, and rent houses in the temple. If it's fake, you can find us." Xing Xiuyan said, it's always better to be able to do business for a longer time. If the Qin family wants to buy flowers in the future, you can find them.

The housekeeper didn't know Xing Xiuyan, so he didn't know if what she said was true, but she just brought people and flowers to the old man.

Eighteen bachelors, eighteen flowers, the colors of each flower are not quite the same, the best among flowers.

The housekeeper couldn't see the grafting, and it happened that Mr. Qin was also at home, and he said that he would invite a few friends to enjoy the flowers together.Mr. Qin was still worried that he didn't have enough precious flowers, so he wanted to ask for rare and beautiful flowers.

There are many famous flowers in the capital, and people from all over the world are rushing to send flowers to Beijing.

But now this small county is no match for the capital city, since there are not so many precious flowers.

Mother Xing had met some noble ladies before, so she was still a little nervous.She was not afraid that no one would buy flowers, but she was afraid that she might offend others.Don't think they have a relative in Rongguo Mansion, but it's useless.

When the group saw the yard, Xing Xiuyan put the basket on the table.

"Let's release it gently." Old Master Qin stepped forward quickly, "Don't touch it."

Old Mr. Qin saw that the flower was soiled and there was no flower pot yet, so he hurriedly asked someone to get the flower pot.

"Look, it's true." Old Master Qin has seen many flowers, and he is not so easily fooled. He can tell that a potted flower is indeed very good.He heard people say that the mother and daughter found it on the mountain by chance, but Old Master Qin didn't quite believe it.

This month is not the season for camellias to bloom, this potted flower should be cultivated carefully.

The old master Qin didn't think it was the mother and daughter who stole it. If it was really them, someone would have reported it to the authorities.Eighteen bachelors, such a precious flower is not an ordinary thing.

Eighteen bachelors actually refers not only to eighteen camellias of different colors, but under normal circumstances, it refers to several rounds of petals, eighteen rounds, not eighteen flowers.Like this kind of direct eighteen flowers, people who don't know it may think that these are eighteen bachelors, but this cannot be regarded as a fake.

The eighteen flowers of different colors basically only exist in the story books, or are mentioned in a sentence or two in a certain geography.

"The water in the bamboo tube is a nutrient solution, which is specially used for growing flowers." Xing Xiuyan said, "Three or five drops a day can be exchanged for ordinary water."

Upon hearing this, Old Master Qin took the bamboo tube in Xing Xiuyan's hand, opened it, and sniffed it. There was no smell, and it looked like clear water.Shake it, only to find that the water has a concentration and is relatively viscous.

Mother Xing only thought that this is different from what she said beforehand, where did her daughter get this thing.Xing's mother was a little nervous, but she didn't say much, thinking that her daughter had an idea, and she couldn't be wrong.

"Well, I'll give you 800 taels of silver." Mrs. Qin thought for a while, if this flower could be sold at a better price in the capital.But flowers themselves are expensive things, so they are not easy to transport. When they are delivered to the capital, the flowers will also bloom, thank you.

Old Master Qin is willing to pay 800 taels of silver, which is fine.He is not afraid that Xing Xiuyan's mother and daughter will lie to him, and let people see where they are going. If they spend well, they can buy them again later. If they are liars, it will not be too late to catch them.

What's more, this flower doesn't look like a fake, the faint fragrance of camellia can already be smelled before the flower blooms.

"It's just right." Xing Xiuyan said, "If possible, we can buy a shop in the county town, and we will make some scented tea, sell pastries, and also sell some flowers. If you need it, you can go and have a look."

Xing Xiuyan knew that the old master Qin had spent so much money, so he would definitely stare at them for a few days.She was either afraid of being stared at, or she thought that with the money, she would not need to buy a shop in a small town, but rather buy it in the county town and sell some pastries made of flowers.

As for whether Father Xing is willing or not, that's not important.It wasn't Xing's father who showed up in public, and Xing Xiuyan was not afraid that Xing's father would tell her that her life was going to be difficult, and she still wanted to do so much.

Their family is not that rich, it is better to be realistic.

Xing Xiuyan thought it over, bought a shop with a yard, they could live there, and buy a few acres of land.Ordinary flowers are planted outside, so as not to be picked by others, and more precious flowers are planted in the yard, so that they can be used.

It is impossible for her to plant precious flowers and plants in large quantities. If there are too many plants, they will be worthless.

Old Master Qin couldn't help but take another look at Xing Xiuyan, it's really good that such a young girl has such ideas.

"Can I grow other flowers?" Old Master Qin shook the bamboo tube.

"Yes." Xing Xiuyan nodded, "But it would be better to use different nutrient solutions for different flowers."

"Okay." Old Master Qin didn't ask any further questions, and asked the housekeeper to give the bank notes to Xing Xiuyan and her daughter.

Whether it is a mule or a horse, we will know in two days.

Old Master Qin thought that they would settle down in the county, so it would be convenient to find them in the future.

When Xing Xiuyan's mother and daughter came out with the bank notes, Xing's mother still felt incredible, how could they earn so much money all at once.

"Let's go buy a shop first." Xing Xiuyan thought that they had bought a shop earlier when they came to the county, and it would be better to buy the land later.

Xing Xiuyan is not worried about being found out that they have money in their hands, so if they sell that one flower, others will only think that they have become rich overnight, and if they have more money, can they surpass the Qin family?Obviously not.

"Mother, you keep it." Xing Xiuyan took out five more 100 taels of banknotes to Xing's mother. After all, he couldn't take so much, "I bought the rest at a shop that is more lively nearby."

"It's all up to you." Mother Xing hid the banknote, how could she say no.She said no, and it was impossible for her daughter to listen to her.Fortunately, there are still 500 taels of silver left, and their family can live in the future, and they can buy some dowry for their daughter.

Then they don't have to think about the Xing family in the Rongguo Mansion, and they don't have to think about going to the capital if they can't survive.

The capital is very expensive, and it will be difficult for them to live after they go. At that time, they will really have to rely on their sister-in-law for everything.

Xing Xiuyan found an official intermediary and bought a second yard with a storefront. It cost 200 taels of silver, and bought ten mu of land, five taels of silver per mu, and the remaining 50 taels for buying materials.

Both the shop and the land were registered under Xing's mother's name, which was regarded as Xing's mother's dowry, and it was also registered in the government.

Xing Xiuyan didn't think about recording it under her father's name, she was the only daughter of Xing father.In ancient times, daughters had no right to inherit. If the father died, the brothers and uncles in the clan would come to divide the property, and the government could not stop it.

The Xing family still has some relatives in this area, but the relationship is not that close.

On the way back, Mother Xing was still a little worried. She always felt that she should not spend the money so quickly, and would have to wait a few days.In case the old master Qin repents, they still have money to return.

Xing Xiuyan saw Mother Xing's worry, so she could only gently hold her mother's hand to comfort her.

After returning home, Mother Xing told Father Xing about selling flowers.

"What shop to buy?" Father Xing frowned, "Businessman..."

"Businessmen can also do scientific research." Xing Xiuyan interrupted Xing's father, the merchants of this dynasty can also do scientific research, and their status is not so low, "With a shop, you don't have to copy books, you can just drink tea and go out to relax. "

"How decent is it for a woman to show her face?" Xing's father was a little excited. Finally, he didn't have to copy books, but if his daughter showed her face, would she still want to find someone else in the future?

"Our family has no official position, we are no longer an official family." Xing Xiuyan said.

"..." Father Xing stopped talking, and his momentum suddenly weakened.

"When you earn money, I will buy you a servant to serve you, so you can relax." Xing Xiuyan continued his efforts.

"It's up to you." Father Xing looked unwilling to intervene.

Father Xing's mind recalled the time when his father was still alive. At that time, he was served by servants and maids with red sleeves.In the back, the father is gone, the family wealth is gone, and the maids and servants are all gone.

Seeing Father Xing's hunched back, Xing Xiuyan didn't say anything else.It's time for my father to face the cruel reality. Their family really isn't that rich anymore, so there's no need to be so particular about it.

It would be tragic if it came to the point of going to Rongguo Mansion to fight the autumn wind.

"I'll go and see your father." Xing's mother was helpless, her husband knew that he always wanted face and was very particular about poverty.Even if the family is so down and down, the husband still thinks that he has to abide by some rules, and thinks that as long as he abides by them, then the strength of their family is still there.

"Tomorrow, I have to clean the yard." Xing Xiuyan reminded that although the yard was relatively clean, they still had to clean it before they moved in. "You don't need to do embroidery anymore, so watch your eyes."

If you burn your eyes, it will be difficult in the future. Xing Xiuyan is thinking about setting up a counter on the first floor with various flowers, and the second floor will be handkerchiefs embroidered with flowers, purses, etc., where guests can also sit. Have some pastries on the side.

But this design is too ordinary, there must be potted flowers, and there should be bunches of flowers.Now it is impossible to go out to pick flowers in the mountains all the time, and those people don’t think much of the wild flowers in the mountains. It is more appropriate to make fresh flower cakes first, and flower essential oils are also available.