As the motorcade entered Xianyun County, Xiao Mei opened the small curtains, revealing the lively atmosphere of pedestrians coming and going.
“County Lord, it’s so lively outside!”
"Put it down." Nanny Chen sat upright and said to Xiao Mei: "Don't open the curtain of your lady's carriage casually, especially when walking outside and when there are many people; remember, don't let others take advantage of the conversation and say It’s not the county owner’s.”
Minghua waved her hand and said indifferently, "Aunt Chen, there is no need for this; I will also take the imperial examination in the future, so it is inevitable that I will work with men, so I don't need to pay attention to these trivial things."
She couldn't bear it anymore. Along the way, several nuns took turns to stop her from doing this and not doing that. If she continued like this, her bad temper would be uncontrollable.
Grandma Chen opened her mouth, but after being with her for half a year, she knew her temper, so she could only nod in response.
"good."
"I haven't been back to Xianyun County for a long time. I don't know if there have been any changes."
Xiao Mei sat obediently and never dared to open the small window; Minghua smiled helplessly, what is all this! One or two people are more nervous about their reputation than her.
The carriage left Xianyun County and embarked on the road to Xiaojia Village. The carriage bumped and bumped, and Minghua wanted to go out, but the three nuns worked together to dissuade her.
Yes, she doesn't want to go out.
It was a bumpy journey to the village entrance. The village was still very lively; in the spring season, everyone was either working in the fields or gathering in twos and threes on the dam to do things. Such as making knots, doing handicrafts, weaving bamboo baskets, etc.
I didn't see the children running.
When she arrived at the village, the three nuns did not stop her from doing this or that. However, Minghua felt that she had to take a good rest when she got home, as her buttocks hurt.
The people accompanying them didn't know where the door of the house was, so Xiao Hongping and Xiao Hongkang got off the carriage to show them the way; they arrived at the door of the house smoothly, and after the carriage stopped, Xiao Pingfu came over.
"County Lord, we're home."
"Hurry up and help me down." The dirt road was so torturous that my butt almost split into eight pieces.
The three nuns and Xiao Mei hurriedly got out of the carriage first, and then helped her get out of the carriage. As soon as she got off, she saw many people gathered around the carriage, all of them familiar faces, with a few unfamiliar faces. Those new faces should have been married into Xiaojia Village in the past two years. She was not at home, so she didn't know them.
"Everyone give way."
Xiao Zhengning and his wife accompanied Mr. Xiao and Mrs. Xiao and squeezed over.
The two old men smiled happily and nodded happily to the villagers.
"Oh my God! Fourth uncle/.fourth uncle, you are back! We thought someone's carriage came in; there is no one in our village who can afford a carriage. It turns out you are back." A group of old and young men came over.
Mrs. Xiao, on the other hand, was being pulled along by many sisters-in-law and sisters-in-law of the same generation, as well as some junior wives. They chattered about something different, but Mr. Xiao and Mrs. Xiao were stunned and couldn't get a word in.
Minghua held her forehead, she didn't want such enthusiasm; she quickly took Xiao Mei's hand and led the three nannies and Xiao Pingfu to the edge.
But the key was with Mrs. Xiao. If she couldn't come over, the whole family wouldn't be able to enter the house. Minghua had a headache and rubbed her brows, thinking that this was a big deal.
"Xiao Mei, go ask the old lady to give you the key."
"Yes." Xiao Mei let go of the hand holding her, squeezed into the crowd again, and came to Mrs. Xiao's side. In front of everyone, she was greeted and said, "Old madam, the county master asked the slave to come over and ask for the key to open the door."
Mrs. Xiao nodded repeatedly, took out the gift and gave it to her; Xiao Mei hurried away, these people are so enthusiastic! I'm afraid the county lord will have no leisure time when he comes back.
"Fourth sister-in-law, is that your maid? My God, your family already needs maids. You have bought a big carriage and have so many servants to serve you. You have become a wealthy family." An old man with half a century of hair The wife excitedly held Mrs. Xiao's hand, "Fourth sister-in-law! You are really prosperous. Are you still going to leave this time?"
"That's right, Fourth Sister-in-law, how long will you stay here this time?"
"What's the capital like? Is it fun?"
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A group of people talked incessantly, and even Xiao Zhengning and Xiao Leshi were restrained; all four elders were surrounded by the crowd, and Xiao Mei took the key and handed it to Xiao Pingfu.
Xiao Pingfu opened the door and quickly invited Minghua in; Minghua ignored her two brothers who were watching the fun. The villagers had not thought of her brothers and her at the moment, and when they did, they couldn't run away even if they wanted to. You can't tell people not to come, don't ask, just leave quickly, right? Therefore, some things cannot be avoided.
Entering the courtyard, it had been uninhabited for a long time and the courtyard was a bit dilapidated; Minghua glanced around and sighed.
"Housekeeper, take someone to clean it. Take out the quilts in the house to dry; take down the quilts and mattresses we brought on the carriage and spread them out first." We also need to arrange a place for people to live. The house is small and we can't live in so many places. people.
"Okay, County Master, please find a stool and sit down first; I will take someone to clean it now."
Xiao Pingfu winked at his daughter. Xiao Mei understood and hurriedly went to the main room to find a stool and wiped it clean for her to sit on.
"County Master, please sit down, I have no servants to help me clean."
After Xiao Mei left, Minghua sat on the stool and said to the three nuns: "Mom, go get the stool and sit for a while. If you are tired from the journey, don't clean the house."
As you get older, you should take a break and not do too much work.
Aunt Chen and the other three nodded with a smile, "We don't have to sit down. We are used to standing in the palace; this tiredness is nothing."
In the palace, it was common to walk from day to night, and they were not like the nobles who had sedan chairs to ride on.
"Then rest." Minghua said, and the three of them could only obey. They went to the main room, brought three stools out, wiped them with handkerchiefs, and sat down. By the way, they chatted with Minghua, some of whom they had not seen for decades. It’s so lively, and some people haven’t seen it since they were children.
"County Master, the people in your hometown are so warm. Were they like this before?" asked Grandma Luo.
Aunt Tian and Aunt Chen were also curious.
Minghua shook her head, "It was fine before, not as enthusiastic as it is now, but it's still pretty good. You'll know if you get along with them for a while. The people in my family are all pretty good, and a few are not very lovable." Yes, but it has nothing to do with us.”
The three nuns nodded, and Aunt Tian asked: "County Lord, the cement formula you presented is so easy to use. Cement roads have been paved around the capital. It is indeed easy to walk. Where is your hometown? Have you ever thought about supporting it?" Help me find a better way?"
"I thought about it, and I also had people transport a large amount of cement back. It's on the way; I asked the housekeeper to do this. The cement is heavy, and it consumes a lot of manpower and material resources. It goes slowly, and I'm afraid it will take a while. Arrive." Moreover, the cement transport team was newly brought by the second senior brother, and she was given a total of two people to use; the two people came with the cement transport team.
"It's good if you have ideas. You have a small reputation in the capital. You should run it when you come back. If you can show kindness, show kindness and let everyone remember your goodness."
(End of chapter)
