Wang Qing and Wang Ni practiced handwriting seriously at Uncle Li Zheng's house. Li Zheng also knew a few characters and could give pointers. Shao Yun'an and Wang Shijing had already gone up the mountain, and they were busy picking goat's milk fruit. It is also thanks to this body that is used to doing farm work, otherwise Shao Yun'an would not be able to bear such "heavy" work no matter how much spiritual spring water he had.
When it was almost noon, the two stopped, and there were two baskets full of goat's milk fruit. Sitting and resting against the tree, Shao Yunan gasped and said, "The family will definitely have to hire people in the future, and there is a serious shortage of manpower."
Wang Shijing wiped away Shao Yun'an's sweat: "When we build a new house, we'll go to the county to find someone else."
Shao Yun'an blinked and said: "When I first entered the city, I asked two beggars about the situation in the county. Those two beggars were good at talking, and they were not greedy. How about hiring them? Yes. Let them fix their feet and earn money, and they should work more attentively, right?"
Wang Shijing thought about it and said, "We can wait until our new house is built. Maybe they have already gone to other places."
"Also."
Shao Yunan poured some water on the handkerchief and handed it to Wang Shijing: "Wipe your eyes."
Wang Shijing took the veil and said, "The eyes are much more comfortable these two days."
"Well, wipe more. Eat something."
"You eat first, I'll eat after wiping."
The two are next to each other, not like a couple who have just been married for a few days, but more like they have been together for many years. Wang Shijing's indifference made Shao Yun'an particularly relaxed, and his inadvertent thoughtfulness also made Shao Yun'an particularly beneficial. As for the decision to leave after earning money, did Shao Yun'an say he said that again
After filling their stomachs and picking all the goat milk fruits, the two went down the mountain. In addition to what was in the back basket, the two of them also carried two large cloth bags of goat's milk fruit and a cloth bag of wild peaches. On the way, Shao Yun'an discussed with Wang Shijing to invite Fourth Aunt Wang and the others to come to the house to help clean up the fruits, as it was too tiring to rely on the two of them alone. As for Wang Qing and Wang Ni, Shao Yun'an didn't think about it at all. Wang Shijing agreed with this.
After returning home smoothly, Shao Yunan went to Lizheng's house to pick up the child, and Wang Shijing went to look for Aunt Wang. When they arrived at Lizheng's house, Shao Yunan put down a small bag of goat's milk fruit as a thank you to Lizheng. Wild peaches are too sour to be given as gifts. Lizheng's eldest daughter-in-law, Zhao He, brought the two children out, holding a few books and a thick wad of written paper in her hands.
Zhao He said to Shao Yun'an: "I heard Brother Qing said that you plan to send him to a private school next year. These things my brother Bo has studied in the private school and articles, you can take them back and show Brother Qing .”
Shao Yun'an was taken aback, and Zhao Liushi said kindly from the side: "Yun'an, this is my eldest daughter-in-law, Zhao He, you can just call him Brother He Zi."
Shao Yunan stretched out his hand and gratefully accepted it: "Thank you Brother Hezi. Haven't these bloggers stopped watching?"
Zhao He said: "He learned this when he first went to the private school. He has read the books for two years now, and he no longer reads them. These books are kept at home. It is a pity to lose the paper. They are all flowers. If you bought it for silver, why not show it to Brother Qing to see it in advance, so as not to get used to it when you go to a private school."
"Thank you so much! These books are borrowed from me, and I will give them to Brother Bo after reading them." Shao Yunan accepted them, and said to Wang Qing, "Thank you, Uncle He Zi."
"Thank you, Uncle Hezi."
"No thanks, no thanks." Zhao He patted Wang Qing's head with a smile.
On the night of the dinner, Zhao He went there with Zhao Yuande, but it was dark, and Shao Yunan didn't remember seeing him, but Zhao He was really impressed by him. Coming out of Lizheng's house, Shao Yun'an was still thinking, but he didn't expect Lizheng's eldest daughter-in-law to be a man. Although this country of Great Yan does not taboo about marrying male wives, usually the eldest son of the family will still marry a woman, after all, men are not easy to give birth to. Unexpectedly, Li Zheng was quite open-minded. As a pure zero, Shao Yun'an's affection for Uncle Li Zheng increased by one point.
I asked Wang Qing and Wang Ni what they did today, and learned that the Wang family was very honest today and no one went to trouble the two children. The two children have been practicing calligraphy at Lizheng's family, during which Lizheng and Zhao Yuande even pointed out, Shao Yun'an has a better impression of Lizheng's family. No matter what the reason is for the Lizheng family to be so kind, it's not bad for them.
Not long after returning home, Wang Shijing brought people over. Fourth Aunt Wang, Aunt Zhou, Aunt Guan Guan, Sun Erjiang's mother-in-law, and three Shao Yun'an, who I don't remember, but they are all simple and kind aunts come to help. Aunt Zhou was embarrassed to come, she hadn't finished her clothes yet, so Aunt Wang pulled her over, and Wang Shijing also invited her. Aunt Zhou's dexterity was exactly what Shao Yun'an needed.
As soon as the people came, Shao Yun'an was grateful first, and then asked them to help deal with the goat's milk fruit. After the treatment, each person would give thirty Wen. When they heard that each person could get 30 Wen, the six aunts even said it was too high. If you go out to do part-time jobs for a day, you only need a dozen pennies at most, and sometimes you don’t even have ten pennies. Just deal with some fruits and give them a few pennies. They are all from the same village, so they should help. Shao Yun'an was embarrassed to exploit these simple aunts who usually had no other income, so he only said 30 Wen, and he was not short of the 200 Wen. The five aunts burst into laughter, and immediately rolled up their sleeves and washed their hands to prepare for work. Wang Qing and Wang Ni also wanted to help, but Shao Yunan blocked the goat milk fruit into the house.
Shao Yun'an left a small part of these goat's milk fruit to make jam, and the rest to make wine. First pour all the goat milk on the bamboo mat and sort out the poor quality and overripe ones. After the sorting is completed, clean the fruit, spread it out to dry, and start processing the fruit. First of all, the fruit stem should be cleaned, and then squeezed together with the peel to squeeze out as much juice as possible. The goat's milk fruit from the first pressing is separated from the pulp with a linen cloth, and then pressed for the second time.
Shao Yunan used a stone pestle to press, and several aunts and Wang Shijing also pressed directly with their hands. It was squeezed three times in total, Shao Yunan left the first juice alone, and mixed the second and third juices together. After that, it is filtered twice to make the juice have as few impurities as possible. It was dark these days after finishing the work, and Shao Yun'an didn't leave a few aunts for dinner, and settled the wages on the spot.
The aunts left happily with thirty Wen each. Wang Shijing poured the juice into the wine barrel and went to the kitchen to cook, and he couldn't help with the rest. Wine barrels can only be placed in the cellar for the time being. Shao Yunan closed the entrance to the cellar, and as soon as he put his hand away, the six wine barrels disappeared. He then entered the space. Finding a mask from his collection and putting it on, Shao Yunan lit the sulfur he bought at the pharmacy yesterday. If you want fruit wine to last longer and taste better, you must add sulfur dioxide during the fermentation of fruit wine. There is no ready-made sulfur dioxide here, so it can only be made artificially.
The burning sulfur produced sulfur dioxide gas. Shao Yunan poured it into the wine barrel and sealed it in time based on experience. Sulfur dioxide gas is harmful to the human body, and the space has a good purification effect. After all six wine barrels were sealed, Shao Yunan poured a ladle of water on the burning sulfur. The pungent smell was unbearable even with a mask on. Shao Yunan drank two cups of spiritual spring water and washed his face before he felt comfortable. After 20 days, the first settling and barrel change will be carried out, and the second settling and barrel change will be carried out in another 28 to 42 days, so that the wine that comes out will taste better. That is to say, it takes forty-eight days to taste it, and it takes longer to taste it.
Going back to the cellar, he took out six wooden barrels, Shao Yunan checked that there was nothing left, and left the cellar. Wang Shijing has already cooked rice, steamed rice, stir-fried two meat and two vegetables. Wang Shijing's craftsmanship is very average, and Shao Yun'an is not picky. He ate two big bowls of rice with a good appetite, but unfortunately he couldn't rest yet. There is also a large dustpan of wild chrysanthemums waiting for him to deal with.
In Shao Yun'an's eyes, these things are all money, and there is still a large piece of land and a large mountain top waiting for him to buy, and he will never give up those twenty or so ancient tea trees to others. Shao Yun'an didn't sleep, and neither did Wang Shijing. Wang Qing and Wang Ni strongly demanded to help, father and younger father were too tired. Shao Yun'an arranged a job for the two children to take the dry goods that were drying in the yard to their rooms, and when they woke up tomorrow morning, they would take them out and continue drying them until they were completely dry. Just give full power to the two children. Can help, the two children are happy.
Next, Shao Yun'an concentrated on handling his wild chrysanthemums. Wild chrysanthemums need to remove stems and sundries, and pick out flowers that show signs of decay. Shao Yunan didn't ask Wang Shijing to help, but asked him to find someone to order the stone mill he had asked for before the villagers were still asleep, and to weave a few steamed flower trays with bamboo strips. In addition, see who has maltose and sesame seeds, and buy some back. He didn't buy enough maltose, and the goat's milk fruit itself was sweet, so there was no need to use sugar extravagantly.
When Wang Shijing came back, Shao Yunan had already boiled a large pot of hot water and was ready to wash. The wild chrysanthemum has been processed, and it will be steamed tomorrow morning. Wang Shijing bought some maltose and black sesame seeds, and the steamed flower plate can only be picked up tomorrow morning. He asked Uncle Zhou to make it, and it will be around noon tomorrow at the earliest, after all, it is already too late. Stone grinding will take several days.
Having not slept for two days and one night, Shao Yun'an was a little tired. Wang Shijing mixed the water for him, went into the house and took his change of clothes for him to wash first. After Wang Shijing went out, Shao Yunan poured a drop of spiritual milk into the bucket, washed his body briefly, and immediately relieved the redness and swelling bitten by Wang Shijing. The most troublesome thing is to wash your hair, Shao Yun'an can't wait to cut off his long hair. He could wash his body three times for the time and effort it took to wash his head.
After finally washing, Shao Yunan poured water, mixed water for Wang Shijing, added a drop of spiritual milk, and then entered the house. Wang Shijing was sitting on the kang in his underwear and trousers. The quilts were all spread out, but there was only one of the original two quilts now. Shao Yun'an raised his eyebrows and didn't say anything, just said: "Go and wash, too. Wipe your eyes first, and then get a basin of hot water to soak your feet after washing your body. When will you wake up tomorrow?"
"Get on the kang quickly."
Wang Shijing went down to the kang to take a bath, and Shao Yunan twisted his hair vigorously with a cloth towel, hoping that it would dry quickly. Not having a hair dryer is such a hassle. He has it in his space, but he can't use it. It is really inconvenient to hide the existence of Wang Shijing's space, Shao Yun'an twisted his hair while seriously thinking about the feasibility of this matter.
When Wang Shijing came back from washing, Shao Yun'an had already lay down. Wang Shijing carried a charcoal brazier with charcoal fire burning inside. He put down the charcoal brazier, walked to the kang and said, "Yun'an, get up and dry your hair before going to sleep. It's cold and you'll catch the wind and chill."
"I don't want to move anymore." Shao Yun'an muttered.
Wang Shijing moved the charcoal brazier to the bedside, and he grilled Shao Yunan's hair.
"It's inconvenient to take a shower, there is no bathroom, and the room is too small." Someone complained, not knowing that he was actually acting like a baby.
Wang Shijing immediately said: "Tomorrow I will go to Lizheng to buy a homestead, and then go to the county to order a bathtub for you to take a bath in."
"Forget it, I have to see Mr. Jiang in two days, and I will make an appointment at that time. You said that the county magistrate is surnamed Jiang?" Shao Yunan couldn't directly ask the county magistrate's name, and the other party engraved a Jiang Zi, he guessed that the other party's surname might be Jiang.
Wang Shijing asked: "The county magistrate's surname is Jiang. I asked Brother Yuande, and he said that the county magistrate is Jiang Kangning, who just came to Yongxiu County last year to be the county magistrate. I heard that he took the exam at the age of eighteen. He won the number one prize, he is a real child prodigy. Before coming to our Yongxiu County, he had been a county magistrate in other counties for several years. He said he was from the capital, so he seemed to have some background. It is not easy for a villain to come to Yongxiu County to be a county magistrate. All the governors of the prefecture came from Yongxiu County.
The dean of the county school is called Cen Yuebai. Brother Yuande said that he used to be an official in the capital, and after resigning he came back to become the dean of the county school. He also has a private school called 'Baiyue School', which is the best private school in the county. All the students in our county who can go to the Imperial College in the state capital come from 'Baiyue School'. Even if they can't go to the Imperial College, the students of Baiyue Academy will not be admitted to the county school after they are admitted to Tong Shenglang, and they will continue to study in the school and take the talent test. "
As soon as Shao Yun'an heard it, he immediately said: "Then send Brother Qing to Baiyue Academy."
But Wang Shijing said: "It's not that easy to get in, even Wang Zhisong can't get in." Wang Shijing has completely separated himself from his family, "The ones who can enter Baiyue Academy must first be talented, and secondly, Shu Xiu every month It's very expensive, and ordinary people can't afford it. When you enter the school, you have to take an exam, and if you don't do well in the exam, you won't be accepted; It is also very rare. How can children from poor families compare with those from rich families. The books they read when they were young, and the copybooks they use are far worse than others. Children from rich families will invite their masters when they are in class, and they will go to private schools to study , People already know how to compose poems. If our children with mud legs have not studied in class, they may not even be able to hold a pen. Even if they have attended class, at most they can know a few words and memorize a few poems in advance. "
Isn't this the ancient elite aristocratic school? It seems that this can't be lost at the starting line. It's the same in any era. But Shao Yun'an doesn't believe in evil.
"I don't think Wang Zhisong is so smart, at most he is a little smart. A person's wisdom depends on his growth environment. In the environment of your family, how much wisdom can he have? That is you, good bamboo shoots out of bad things, mutations gone."
Wang Shijing's eyes immediately burst into a reserved smile.
"Brother Qing is not stupid. It's not too late to start enlightenment, just right. As long as he is not afraid of hardship, works harder than others, and can catch up with those rich families. I will teach him well when the family affairs are over. If you don’t make it to Baiyue Academy, you will definitely be able to go in the next year.” With Lingquan Lingrui, even a fool can enlighten him.
"You will definitely succeed if you teach him." Wang Shijing couldn't help but bowed his head and kissed Shao Yun'an's hair.
This person felt that the whole person was different the moment he opened his mouth. Shao Yunan said: "My hair is almost finished, you should dry yours quickly. Take out the charcoal brazier after finishing, otherwise it will be dangerous to sleep in a while and easy to be poisoned."
Feeling that Shao Yunan's hair was almost dry, Wang Shijing then took care of his wet hair. I saw him take off his shirt, let go of his hair tied up with a wooden hairpin, and began to take care of it. Shao Yun'an looked at Wang Shijing's chest and abdominal muscles fieryly, and cursed secretly: [Damn, seduce me again.]
Afraid that he would turn into a wolf and pounce on him. Last night, he could only look forward to plum blossoms and quench his thirst. Shao Yun'an had nothing to say: "Zhao Yuande's daughter-in-law, Zhao He, gave Brother Qing the books his son had read and what he had learned. Said to let him take a look first. Only then did I know that Zhao Yuande married a man. It seems to be quite easy to get along with."
Wang Shijing said: "Brother Yuande and Brother Hezi grew up together. It's just that Uncle and Aunt Zhao Liu don't want to. Brother Yuande is the eldest son. Uncle Zhao hopes that he can marry a woman and have more children. Hezi After I gave birth to Brother Bo, I didn't raise any more. But Brother Yuande is a good person, and he doesn't mind if Brother Hezi only has one, so it's good for Brother Hezi. Brother Hezi is also easy to get along with."
Shao Yun'an wiped away the goosebumps on his body, he still couldn't accept a man giving birth. Then he heard Wang Shijing say: "Brother Yuande and Brother Hezi are both sensible people. Brother Hezi gave the book because he wanted to make friends with us. I'm afraid that's what Brother Yuande meant. We will return it when we have a chance in the future." go back."
Shao Yunan said: "I will naturally reciprocate those who are friendly to us. I also think that those two people are good. In fact, the people in Li Zheng's family are not bad. At least Li Zheng is more sensible than your patriarch."
Wang Shijing didn't say a word, he had given up hope on the patriarch's side for a long time.
"Who else in the village married a male wife?" Shao Yunan began to gossip, and Wang Shijing also wentssip with him. He had always been worried that Shao Yun'an didn't like his status as a man's wife. Now that he heard him mentioning a man's wife, his expression was normal, especially after the passion last night, Wang Shijing was relieved.
After chatting, Shao Yun'an's voice dropped, and Wang Shijing stopped talking. Bringing the charcoal brazier outside, Wang Shijing closed the door, blew out the oil lamp, took off his underwear, and got into bed wearing only a pair of obscene trousers.