Yao Siqing's hand holding the vegetables paused.
She knew what she should support, but when she returned, her words circled between her teeth and turned into a question, "Do you want the power of the Jiang family and become the legitimate daughter of the Jiang family?"
Jiang Sheng shook his head like a rattle.
Although it is good to be powerful, she is not bad now, and she has her brothers by her side, so she is actually living a good life.
"Then you want...family affection." Yao Siqing put down his chopsticks, "But Jiang Sheng, I have to tell you that people who truly love you will come to you."
There is no need for you to go back, no need for you to face the noble family with your thin body, no need for you to explore hesitantly, and no need for you to please cautiously.
Those who love you will clear away all obstacles, spread the carpet, and welcome you back.
But who in the Jiang family has done it?
Mrs. Jiang couldn't do it, so she respected Jiang Sheng's choice.
Who else?
Jiang Sheng is not stupid. After all the hard work, his heart has become crystal clear. But occasionally he dreams back in the middle of the night and always wants to hold his mother's hand. He always wants to be a little girl protected by his father and mother.
But it is not so easy to make up for the lost time. From the beginning, a misplaced life will never get back on track.
The little girl's round face was a little white, and she pursed her lips slightly, as if she wanted to raise a smile, but it soon turned into restrained forbearance. Only when she couldn't help it anymore did a tear fall down the corner of her mouth.
"I understand, Sister Yao." Jiang Sheng said softly, then smiled brightly.
Might as well not laugh.
Yao Siqing turned away sadly, wiped away her tears with a handkerchief, then turned around and said in a brisk tone, "There's so much meat. Jiang Sheng, eat it quickly. If you don't eat it, it will be wasted."
"Well, eat!" Jiang Sheng grabbed the chopsticks and gnawed seriously.
The mutton is really delicious. It has a taste that I have never tasted before.
The beef is so soft and delicious, it's more delicious than the big knuckle, but it's a pity that my aunt is reluctant to buy it.
The two girls were furious and ate most of the meat and vegetables on the table.
The leftovers are not wasted, just wrap them in oil paper and take them home to heat up before eating.
When he came down from the private room, Jiang Sheng returned to the happy little chubby girl, carrying a few oil paper bags in his hands, his face full of joy, "Let my aunt and brothers try it too, I haven't eaten mutton and beef yet."
The big shopkeeper nodded and bowed beside him, while Yao Siqing pursed his lips and smiled.
Walking out of the gate of Youranju, Jiang Sheng caught a glimpse of Jiang San and Jiang Si near the wooden post that tied the carriage. She was startled, and then took two steps forward and saw two dozing teenagers sitting on the carriage.
As if they had waited too long, Wen Zhiyun and Chang Yan rested against the door frame, but their faces were always pointed at Youranju.
Jiang San tiptoed over and said in a low voice, "The fourth and fifth young masters were worried when they saw the girl coming out alone, so they followed her here and waited for another hour."
They knew their sister was unhappy and did not forcefully interfere with her emotions.
But they are waiting behind their sister, protecting her and waiting for her at all times.
Jiang Sheng felt like she was going to cry again. Why should she feel sad and lost because of things that didn't happen? What she should care about most was the relatives in front of her.
Yao Siqing reached out and patted her shoulder at some point, said goodbye to her and left.
Jiang Sheng handed the oiled paper bag to Jiang San and quietly walked to the carriage, thinking about how to wake up his brothers.
Chang Yan opened his eyes alertly, and when he realized it was her, he smiled slightly and poked Wen Zhiyun, who was still dozing off.
"Sister, what's wrong, sister?" Dr. Wen was startled and almost fell down.
When he saw Jiang Sheng grinning, he smiled again and said with crooked eyebrows, "Great, my sister is finally happy."
Family love is actually very simple. If you are happy, I will be happy.
You are sad and so am I.
When Jiang Sheng parted the clouds and saw the blue sky, the brothers' hearts finally returned to their stomachs.
"Oh, I've been waiting for a long time and I'm so hungry." Wen Zhiyun moved his bones. "Auntie should have prepared the meal. Let's go back to eat."
"It's time to go back to eat." Chang Yan turned around and asked, "Is my sister hungry?"
Jiang Sheng covered his mouth guiltily.
She wanted to say she was hungry, but a burp full of sheep's odor betrayed her.
"You actually ate mutton behind our backs!" Wen Zhiyun and Chang Yan complained simultaneously.
"I've brought it for you, too." Jiang Sheng said, "There's a lot of food."
Thanks to the generous sister Yao, the entire Second Entrance Courtyard got a taste of it that night.
If it weren't for the fear of spoiling it, Jiang Sheng would even want to save some for Xu Mo.
It doesn't matter if you can't keep it. As a famous water-draining master, she made a suggestion, "When the eldest brother comes back, we will also cook the mutton for him to try."
Zhang Xianglian, who was clearing the table, almost spilled the dishes.
My aunt really doesn’t know how expensive firewood and rice are. Pork can still be bought for more than ten or twenty cents per catty. Lamb can be bought for hundreds of cents per catty. Good ribs like this can cost one tael of silver per catty.
A pot of stew weighs at least three to five kilograms, which means three to five taels of silver.
In Zhang Xianglian's opinion, this is tantamount to eating money.
"Why is mutton so expensive?" Jiang Sheng wondered, "I know beef is expensive, because cows need to plow the land, and the law does not support killing cows for meat."
Youranju can buy beef because cows will die of old age and disease. At this time, it is natural to peel and eat the meat. The price of beef fluctuates by hundreds of dollars, which is expensive but affordable.
In comparison, mutton is exorbitantly expensive.
"Because the Central Plains is heavy on grain, and most grains are grown, there are few areas for livestock breeding." Chang Yan closed the book and took on the work that originally belonged to his eldest brother. "Only when the output increases, the price can be lowered."
Throughout history, everything is rare and valuable.
Jiang Sheng nodded thoughtfully, new ideas bursting out of his little head, "Mutton is so expensive. If we also raise sheep, can we make money?"
Wen Zhiyun raised his head from the small medicine box with surprise on his face.
Even Zhang Xianglian, who was holding the bowl and chopsticks, couldn't help but look sideways.
When the little girl in the family has grown up, she is not only able to handle the cooperation with Youranju and develop high-profit pastries for Jiuzhenfang, she can also think about herding cattle and sheep.
If Zheng Ruqian had heard this, he would have laughed happily and picked up Jiang Sheng for a spin.
If he could hold it.
It's a pity that what people think of now has already been thought of by our ancestors.
Chang Yan tapped his right hand on the back of his left hand and said slowly, "Neither the Central Plains nor Fengjing has large areas of grassland, which is not enough to support the feeding of a large number of livestock."
"That's all. Our mutton tastes fishy, and not many people can tolerate it." He narrowed his eyes, as if thinking about something, "If the meat is delicious, it can only be raised in a few areas in northern Xinjiang."
But that was Northern Xinjiang, a place where war was raging. Who dared to risk his life for a mouthful of meat.
Jiang Sheng suddenly became depressed.
Zhang Xianglian packed her things and came over, deliberately teasing her, "Xiao Jiang Sheng, who sold Baishui Shuihui to you? Was it sold to Youranju or to another restaurant?"
