The Sweet Little Fulang

Lu Gu followed Shen Xuanqing into Xiang Nuan Zhai. On one side of the cabinet was a brass soup pot, and on the other side was a hand stove and foot stove with charcoal fire. The hand stove had more styles and colors than the soup pot. , The furnace cover is hollowed out, and the blue-colored carvings on the furnace body look very beautiful and beautiful.

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

Lu Gu smelled a warm and light fragrance, and found that it was emanating from a hand stove placed on the high table. There were charcoal fire and incense in the hand stove. Not only was it warm in his hands, but there was also a scent.

"You two want to see Mrs. Tang?" The man greeted him and asked. He had a smile on his face, but he was not as diligent as when he greeted other guests. Shen Xuanqing and Lu Gu were dressed in commoners, and at a glance they knew that they were not here to buy hand stoves. of.

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

Mrs. Tang also has carved flowers, which can cost fifty or sixty cents more than those of the same size and thickness. After listening to the price, the carved flowers will not be hotter than the ones without carvings, so Lu Gu looked at the ones without carvings.

"Buy a big one and put it on the quilt to warm it up, and a smaller one will warm your hands during the day. It won't be too heavy to hold or put on your lap." Shen Xuanqing said, and asked Lu Gu again, "These thick , it is sturdy to use, which one do you want?"

Thick ones are naturally more expensive than thin ones, so they must not be carved, otherwise they will be more expensive. Lu Gu rarely buys things in big shops like this in the town. , pointed at one of the uncarved ones, and whispered, "This."

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

It's not common for peasants to buy three soup pots at once. The man laughed immediately after hearing this: "Okay, wait a moment."

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

"Okay, I'll let you figure it out later." The man agreed, turning his back to the shelf to find the same one.

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

Hearing this, Lu Gu glanced anxiously at the guy who was looking for Mrs. Tang. He wanted to say that the small ones don't need to be carved, and they cost fifty cents more, but when going out, Shen Xuanqing has already told the guy that he wants this, so he doesn't dare to Speak out.

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

For Shen Xuanqing, he didn't care whether Mrs. Tang had carved flowers or not, but wanted to have flowers on the handkerchiefs that Lu Gu embroidered for him, whether Shuang'er or girl, they should all like flowers.

Lu Gu hesitantly hesitated, because the engraved Mrs. Tang asked for one hundred and fifty cents. At this time, the man found three big ones and took them together with the small one. He greeted the shopkeeper and said that he would pay the bill.

"If you earn it back, you don't need to worry about it." Shen Xuanqing walked over to the account and reassured.

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, so Shen Xuanqing paid 750 yuan in full.

Seven hundred and fifty wen is a lot of business for Xiang Nuanzhai. The man brought Mrs. Tang to them and put it in the bamboo basket on the trolley. They pushed the trolley away, man. He also said attentively behind you to walk slowly.

Lu Gu looked at the bamboo basket as he walked, the brass Mrs. Tang was polished brightly, and now he also has Mrs. Tang, two.

Seeing the joy on his face, Shen Xuanqing also smiled. Today's less things are selling faster, it's still early, and he said, "Since we're here, the trolley is also empty, why don't we go to the wharf to see the cotton sellers? Buy some and make them ready, so you can wear them as soon as it gets cold in winter.”

Lu Gu agreed, and the two went to the pier.

A pound of cotton costs 70 yuan, which is more expensive than last year, but last year the Shen family could not afford new cotton, so they could only wear thin old cotton clothes. Shen Xuanqing paid the owner back the price. He wanted more, a full 30 pounds. Let him count it as sixty-five.

Buying cotton is nearly two taels of silver, and the seven hundred and fifty cents just now, a full twenty-seven taels.

Lu Gu often came to sell things, and he would settle the account gradually. 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.

The cotton plug was filled with a large sack, and Shen Xuanqing kept staring at it when he weighed it. He used to come here to work a lot, and he knew that these cargo owners at the dock would sometimes play tricks and call it inaccurate. Being able to bluff people, plus one shot is nearly two taels of silver, so that others can't despise him.

A sturdy sack of cotton was placed on the trolley, and 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 eyebrows were raised, and the fair-skinned little husband smiled, making Shen Xuanqing happy too.

Passing by the place selling roast chicken and duck, Lu Gu smelled the smell of meat but didn't care. Their countrymen sold old hens that couldn't lay eggs. The expensive ones were only 17 or 8 cents. Last time, he and Shen Xuanqing came to the wharf to eat groceries. When he was cooking the soup, he heard that someone was buying a roast chicken for 30 cents. He had never eaten such an expensive thing, and he didn't even think about it because it was expensive, so he went straight ahead.

"Would you like to eat roast chicken?" Although Shen Xuanqing was asking, her footsteps had stopped.

Lu Gu paused subconsciously.

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

The scooter was outside, and Lu Gu didn't go in. If someone passed by and dragged a handful of cotton, wouldn't it be wrong? A pound of cotton costs sixty-five cents, so it shouldn't be lost.

Shen Xuanqing took out two pieces of oiled paper and wrapped it. The roasted chicken was still hot and could be touched through the oiled paper.

The smell of roast chicken was very fragrant. Seeing Lu Gu pursed his lips, he didn't swallow, 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 greased paper, pushed up the trolley and stopped in a corner sheltered from the wind.

There are many people who come to work as coolies at the wharf. They can't afford the food in the stalls or shops. They nibble on cold steamed bread and cold cakes to find a place to squat or sit. It is very common for country people to eat on the street.

There are still two to three quarters of an hour to go back, and the roasted chicken on the way will be cold. It’s not that it’s cold, but it’s not the same as the one that just came out of the oven. It’s hot and fresh.

Lu Gu took a bite of the chicken thigh. The roasted chicken was fragrant, and the meat was crispy and rotten but not scattered. It was easy to bite off the bones. It was clean at the end, and even the bones were crispy and delicious. After that, the meaty taste on the bones can still be sighed.

At home, we usually cook chicken. If you want to eat spicy, put some chili peppers. There are not many ingredients to use. The roast chicken made with spice brine like this has a unique taste. No wonder it sells for 30 cents.

Lu Gu took two bites, and it was very fragrant, but he couldn't eat alone, how could he let Shen Xuanqing stand beside him.

"You eat." He handed over the drumstick.

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

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

He wanted to buy one just now, but he thought that thick chicken thighs would be the best. If he only bought one, Shen Yan, the youngest in the family, would definitely want to eat chicken thighs. As soon as the rest of his mother eats it, Lu Gu won't be able to eat it. Buy two, he and his eldest brother can not eat it. The four women and two children in the family each have a chicken leg, wouldn't it be beautiful.

Besides, there are six people in the family, one roast chicken is enough, but it is not enough, he and Shen Yaoqing alone can eat one without any leftovers.

After eating the hot and fragrant chicken legs, Lu Gu wiped the oil on his hands with a handkerchief.

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

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

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

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

"It's cold in this mountain, and the river water also seeps through the bones, so take the millet to warm your hands during the day." Shen Xuanqing watched Shen Yan curiously touch the pattern on Mrs. Tang, and casually said that it was bought for Lu Gu.

It was Mrs. Cotton Soup and the roasting chicken. It was all his money, and he didn’t ask anyone else to give a piece of copper. Naturally, the rest of the Shen family wouldn’t say anything. Wei Lanxiang should agree with him and smiled, “I should buy it. It's time to buy, what if we freeze our millet?"

When the two of them came back just after 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 brothers also brought out the wine and ate the meat and had a few drinks.

Lu Gu had eaten chicken drumsticks, but he didn't even touch the remaining three. They were left for his mother and the others to eat, he knew.

After dinner, the two went back to their 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 sold before. After counting today's money, it was easy to put it in and continue saving. Shen Xuanqing's big money bag was next to him. , Today, Shen Xuanqing only sold seven or eight wild animals, earning little, and buying things more than two taels.

Shen Xuanqing, who was sitting at the table drinking water, saw him looking over, and said, "I also take out that one."

Lu Gu took out both purses, the copper plate inside was rattling, and it was heavy in his hand, making him involuntarily raise his eyebrows, thinking how nice it was.

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

There were not many wild bath beads, and it was sold for 190 cents. The remaining ones were not sold out, and they were brought back. The wolfberry fruit was sold for 3 cents and 80 coppers.

Lu Gu opened the big money bag, and there was one ingot and five taels of silver that Shen Xuanqing had given him before. He had never used it. The scattered silver had sixteen coins and more than five hundred copper plates. Baiwen, there is not much cloth and embroidery thread now, and I have to buy it when I run out.

Add one coin to today's copper coins, and the total is almost 800 coins, and the silver coins are 19 coins in total.

Sitting at the table was fine, Lu Gu counted all the copper plates, whispered the count in his mouth, and laughed as he counted.

Shen Xuanqing sat on the opposite side and kept laughing, and finally found that he was only 800 wen short of five coins, so he took five from his purse to Lu Gu and let him make up the whole.