The Sweet Little Fulang

Lu Gu followed Shen Xuanqing into Xiang Nuanzhai. On one side of the cabinet was a brass Tang Pozi, and on the other side was a hand stove and a foot stove filled with charcoal fire. , the furnace cover is hollowed out, and the blue color carvings on the furnace body look very gorgeous and beautiful.

Xiang Nuanzhai not only sells these, but also fine charcoal, various herbs and more expensive incense.

Lu Gu smelled a warm and light fragrance, and found that it came from a hand stove placed on the high table. There were charcoal fire and incense in the hand stove.

"You two want to see Mrs. Tang?" The clerk came up and asked, he had a smile on his face, but he was not as attentive as when he greeted other guests just now. Shen Xuanqing and Lu Gu were wearing common clothes, so they knew they were not here to buy hand stoves of.

Shen Xuanqing nodded and said, "Well, let's take a look at two sturdy ones."

Tang Pozi also has carved ones, which can cost fifty or sixty renminbi more than those of the same size and thickness. Hearing the price from the buddy, the carved ones will not be hotter than the uncarved ones, so Lu Gu looked at those uncarved ones.

"Buy a big one to keep warm under the quilt, and a smaller one to warm your hands during the day. It won't be too heavy to hold or put on your lap." Shen Xuanqing said, and then asked Lu Gu: "How thick are these? , it’s solid to use, which one do you want?”

Thick ones are naturally more expensive than thin ones, and they must not be carved, otherwise they will be more expensive. Lu Gu seldom buys things in such big shops in the town. He looks a bit timid, but with Shen Xuanqing by his side, he is not so afraid , pointed to one of the uncarved ones, and whispered: "This."

"Okay." Shen Xuanqing pondered for a while, and said to the buddy: "Find three according to this style."

It is not uncommon for a farmer to buy three Tang Pozi at once. The clerk immediately grinned when he heard this, "Okay, just wait a moment."

"And this one, I bought it together." Shen Xuanqing pointed to the carved Mrs. Tang who was a little smaller and said, as soon as he finished speaking, Lu Gu looked over.

"Sure, I'll give you a piece when I find all of them." The clerk agreed, turning his back and looking for the same one on the shelf.

"Two of the three are for mother and sister-in-law, and this one is for warming your hands during the day." Shen Xuanqing explained.

Hearing this, Lu Gu anxiously glanced at the clerk who was looking for Mrs. Tang, he wanted to say that the small ones don't need to be carved, and it costs fifty cents more, but for those who are away from home, Shen Xuanqing has already told the clerk that he wants this, so he doesn't dare I said it.

Shen Xuanqing didn't know what he wanted to say, so he chuckled and said, "It's not expensive, the carved ones look better."

For Shen Xuanqing, he doesn't care whether Mrs. Tang has carved flowers or not, but he thinks that the handkerchiefs that Lu Gu embroidered for him all have flowers on them. Both children and girls should like flowers.

Lu Gu hesitated, because the carved Mrs. Tang cost 150 Wen. At this time, the clerk found three big ones, took the small one together, and told the shopkeeper that he would pay the bill.

"If you earn it back, you don't need to worry about it." Shen Xuanqing walked to the cashier and gave another word of relief.

In this case, Lu Gu had no choice but to give up. He had a money bag in his arms, but it was not his turn to pay, and Shen Xuanqing paid 750 Wen.

750 liters is a lot of money for Xiang Nuanzhai. The assistant brought Mrs. Tang out to them and put it in the bamboo basket on the cart. They pushed the cart away, and the assistant was still behind. Say courteously that you go slowly.

Lu Gu looked at the bamboo basket while walking, the brass Mrs. Tang was polished shiny, and now he also has Mrs. Tang, two of them.

Seeing the joy on his face, Shen Xuanqing also smiled. Things are selling out fast today, and it is still early, so she said: "Since we are here, and the cart is empty, why don't we go to the pier to see the cotton sellers. I bought some and made them up, so I can wear them when it gets cold in winter.”

Lu Gu agreed, and the two headed towards the pier.

A catty of cotton is seventy renminbi, which is more expensive than last year, but last year the Shen family couldn't afford new cotton, so they could only wear thin old cotton clothes. Shen Xuanqing paid back the price with the owner. Let him count it as 65 Wen.

It costs nearly two taels of silver to buy cotton, and the 750 cash just now, a total of two taels of money.

Lu Gu often came to sell things, and he would settle the accounts slowly. He was a little surprised that he spent so much money, but if he didn't buy it, it would be difficult to survive the winter. He understood this reason.

The cotton plugs were packed in a large sack, and Shen Xuanqing kept staring at them when weighing them. He used to work here often, and knew that the shippers at the wharf would sometimes play tricks and weigh them inaccurately. He is able to bluff people, and he is worth nearly two taels of silver when he makes a move, so others can't underestimate him.

A solid sack of cotton was put on the cart, the mouth of the bag was exposed a little, it looked white and soft, the new cotton was the warmest, even Lu Gu knew it.

He walked back beside him, full of joy, his brows and eyes were raised, and the handsome and fair husband smiled, which made Shen Xuanqing happy too.

Passing by a place that sells roasted chicken and roasted duck, Lu Gu smelled the smell of meat but didn't care. The countrymen sold the old hens that didn't lay eggs, and the expensive ones were only seventeen or eight yuan. While stewing the soup, I heard that someone bought roast chicken, which cost thirty yuan a piece. He had never eaten such an expensive thing, and because it was expensive, he didn't think about it, and walked straight ahead.

"Do you want to eat roast chicken?" Although Shen Xuanqing was asking, her footsteps had already stopped.

Lu Gu subconsciously paused.

Shen Xuanqing put down the cart and went in, and said to the boss: "Come one, forget it, pack two."

The cart was outside, and Lu Gu didn't go in. If someone passed by and grabbed a handful of cotton, wouldn't it be wronged? A catty of cotton costs 65 Wen, so you can't throw it away.

Shen Xuanqing brought out two oiled paper bags, the roast chicken was still hot, and could be touched through the oiled paper.

The smell of the roast chicken was very fragrant. Seeing that Lu Gu pursed his lips, he couldn't swallow his saliva, but Shen Xuanqing still smiled, opened a greased paper bag, tore off a chicken leg and handed it over, saying, "Eat it while it's hot."

He wrapped the rest in oiled paper, and pushed the cart to a side sheltered corner to stop.

There are many coolies at the wharf who cannot afford to buy food from stalls or shops, so they find a place to squat or sit while eating cold steamed buns and pancakes. It is very common for country people to eat on the street.

There are still two or three quarters of an hour to go back, and the roasted chicken will be cold on the way. It is not inedible if it is cold, but it is different after all when it comes out of the oven. It is hot and fresh.

Lu Gu took a bite of the chicken drumstick. The roasted chicken had a strong aroma. The meat was crispy and rotten but not scattered. It was easy to bite off the bone. It was clean after eating. Even the bone was crispy and delicious. At the end, you can still smell the meat on the bones.

We usually have stewed chicken at home. If you want something spicy, add some chili peppers. There are not so many ingredients available. Roasted chicken made with spice brine like this has a special taste, no wonder it sells for [-] yuan.

Lu Gu ate two mouthfuls, and it was delicious, but he couldn't eat alone, how could he let Shen Xuanqing stand beside him.

"You eat." He handed over the chicken leg.

Shen Xuanqing originally wanted to say no, but Lu Gu raised his eyes and looked at him so seriously that he couldn't say no if he refused, and he didn't answer. He lowered his head and took a bite, then pushed Lu Gu's hand back.

"You eat, there is still in the oil paper, go back and eat some with your mother." Shen Xuanqing said with a smile.

He wanted to buy one just now, but he thought that thick chicken thighs are the most delicious. If he only buys one, the youngest in the family has Shen Yan, so he definitely wants to eat chicken thighs. If the rest of his mother eats it, Lu Gu won't be able to eat it. Buying two, he and his elder brother don't have to eat it, and the four women in the family each have a chicken leg, wouldn't it be beautiful.

What's more, there are six people in the family, one roast chicken is enough, but it's not enough to eat, and he and Shen Yaoqing alone can finish one meal in one meal.

After eating the hot and fragrant chicken legs, Lu Gu wiped the oil on his hands with a handkerchief, but he didn't clean it very well, and he will be fine when he goes back and takes the wild bath beads.

The wheels of the cart turned again. Compared with the rush to the town early in the morning, Shen Xuanqing's footsteps were much more leisurely. Next to him was her husband, who smiled so beautifully, which made him feel better. The sky was blue and broad, and the sun was bright. When the wind blows, not only is it not cold, but it makes him feel refreshed and at ease in his chest.

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The two of them bought these good things when they came back from the early market. Wei Lanxiang touched the soft and warm cotton in the sack, and smiled until the creases at the corners of her eyes deepened.

Even Ji Qiuyue was a little excited, because Shen Xuanqing said that she would make thick winter clothes for her family, including clothes and trousers, and even a pair of cotton shoes, which meant that she would also have them.

Mrs. Tang also bought it, so people don’t freeze at night in winter. Shen Yan and Wei Lanxiang live together, and one is enough, not to mention Ji Qiuyue and Shen Yaoqing, who also sleep in the same bed.

"It's cold in this mountain, and the river seeps into the bones. Take it to the millet to warm your hands during the day." Shen Xuanqing saw that Shen Yan was curious to touch the pattern on Xiaotang Pozi, and casually said that it was bought for Lu Gu.

It's Cotton Soup and Roasted Chicken, and it's all at his expense, without asking anyone else to pay a copper coin, the rest of the Shen family naturally wouldn't say anything, Wei Lanxiang echoed his words, and said with a smile: "You should buy it." It’s time to buy, what will happen if our millet is frozen.”

The two of them just came back for lunch, Shen Yaoqing didn't go to work in the town today, so he warmed up two roast chickens for the whole family to eat, and the two brothers also brought out wine and had a few drinks while eating the meat.

Lu Gu had eaten chicken drumsticks before, but now he didn't even touch the remaining three, which were reserved for his mother and the others, he knew.

After the meal, the two went back to the room to rest. Lu Gu opened the box and took out a big money bag from the bottom of the box. It was the money he had sold before. After counting today's money, he could put it in and continue saving. Shen Xuanqing's big money bag was next to it. Today, Shen Xuanqing only sold seven or eight wild animals, earning little, and bought more than two taels.

Shen Xuanqing, who was sitting at the table drinking water, saw him looking over, and said, "Take out mine too."

Lu Gu took out the two purses, the copper plates in them rattled, and it was heavy in his hand, so he couldn't help but frowned, thinking it was really nice.

The two of them sat at the table and took out the money bags and purses in their arms, and poured out the broken silver and copper plates inside. Today Lu Gu's pile of copper coins is obviously more.

Not too many wild bath beads, just sold for 190 ren, some leftovers were not sold out and brought back, wolfberries sold for [-] qian and [-] copper coins.

Lu Gu opened the big money bag, and inside it was an ingot of five taels of silver that Shen Xuanqing gave him before. It has not been used so far. There are sixteen coins in scattered silver and more than 500 copper plates. He spent two hundred on cloth and embroidery thread before. Wen, there are not many cloth and embroidery threads now, and I have to buy them again when they run out.

Add one piece of today's copper coins, and the total is almost [-] coins, and the broken silver is a total of [-] coins.

Sitting at the table was okay, Lu Gu counted all the copper coins, whispered the number in his mouth, and laughed as he counted, he couldn't help it, the more he counted, the happier he was.

Sitting across from him, Shen Xuanqing kept laughing, and finally found that he was short of five copper coins, which was a total of [-] Wen, so she took five from her purse to Lu Gu, and asked him to make up the whole amount.