Meng Zhengtang thought to himself, this Sheng Guoer has such a mind, if he takes it for his own use, wouldn't it be a blessing to his family? So Meng Zhengtang changed his previous coldness and smiled at Sheng Guoer for the first time when he went down the mountain.
"Miss Sheng, you see how much you care about my son. I am very touched. Why don't your whole family move to Xifeng Village, so that we can take care of each other nearby." Meng Zhengtang said with a smile, "Let's go to higher ground. , the water flows downwards, Dongxiang Village is a shallow pool of water, Miss Sheng is so talented, we cannot bury it! Our bet is over, what do you think?"
Sheng Guoer smiled and said: "Guoer understands Uncle Meng's kindness, but Dongxiang Village is my hometown after all, and I am more accustomed to the life there! As for the bet, since Uncle Meng has given up, then let it go. After all, I can’t make you too sad!”
How could Sheng Guoer not know what Meng Zhengtang meant, but she was more nostalgic for the simple life and kind-hearted villagers in Dongxiang Village.
Although Xifeng Village is wealthy, there are many intrigues and intrigues. Sheng Guoer doesn't want to fight. Jin Jiayu's departure makes Sheng Guoer relieved. There will be no more fights this time and she can be safe and sound. I can do some business in the land and live a leisurely and prosperous life.
So Sheng Guoer politely rejected Meng Zhengtang's request.
After Meng Zhengtang knew what Sheng Guoer meant, he said that he couldn't force it. Besides, a desire to win again ignited in Meng Zhengtang's heart: "I don't believe that I can't compare to you, a little girl? If you don't come, I won't come. If you don't come, I won't come." With my current strength, can you still surpass me?"
Sheng Guoer naturally didn't want this. She thought that now that the bet was gone, she would be more relaxed.
But the most important thing now is to go back and heal Meng Xingzhou's injury.
After returning to the military camp, Sheng Guoer detoxified Meng Xingzhou with the help of Xiao Tao according to the military doctor's instructions, and then took good care of Meng Xingzhou for a month.
Now that the Chinese New Year is approaching, Meng Xingzhou's injury has improved a lot, but instead of returning to Xifeng Village, he has returned to his home in Dongxiang Village. Sheng Guoer also gained some new understanding of Meng Xingzhou during this month of contact.
One day, Sheng Guoer brought food to Meng Xingzhou. Meng Xingzhou ate while Sheng Guoer was packing clothes.
"Guo'er, do you have any wishes?" Meng Xingzhou asked after taking a sip of soup.
"A wish? There really is one." Sheng Guoer put the folded clothes in the cabinet with a smile and said, "I want to travel!"
"Travel?" Meng Xingzhou always didn't understand the new terms that popped out of Sheng Guoer's mouth.
Sheng Guoer snorted and explained, "Yeah~ I just want to relax, go on an outing, and travel!"
Meng Xingzhou nodded as if he had some understanding.
Sheng Guoer smiled and said: "You can eat, I'm going back first, there's no need to clean up the dishes, I'll clean them up for you when I come tomorrow!"
Just when Sheng Guoer was about to leave, Meng Xingzhou suddenly took Sheng Guoer's hand and said, "Guoer, I have something for you!"
Sheng Guoer was stunned when she saw Meng Xingzhou get up and go to his desk, and take out a wooden hairpin from the drawer. The carving was very fine, with a peony flower carved on it.
"Didn't you say you liked peonies last time? Since they are not available this season, I will carve a hairpin for you." Meng Xingzhou handed the hairpin over with a smile.
Sheng Guoer took the hairpin, looked at it for a while with a smile, and said, "Xingzhou, do you remember what I said?"
Meng Xingzhou nodded and said, "Of course, I will remember every word you said."
Sheng Guoer's face turned red and she said, "Well, I'll go back first. See you tomorrow!"
Meng Xingzhou also blushed, nodded, and said, "Yeah."
After Guo'er went out, Meng Xingzhou touched his hot cheek and smiled.
After returning home, Sheng Guoer sat on a chair panting. As Shen was putting away the vegetables, she looked at her blushing daughter with confusion and said, "Guoer, what's wrong with you?"
Sheng Guoer shook her head and said, "No, it's nothing! Mom, the Chinese New Year is almost here, let's go to the countryside to do some New Year shopping! Buy some food and clothing."
"Oh, you can just take care of this. By the way, Sheng Shi and Xiao Tao are both at home. Let's go together tomorrow. If there are many people, we won't be afraid of carrying it." Mrs. Shen shook the dustpan in her hand, and the dried vegetable dregs fell to the ground.
Sheng Guoer nodded and returned to his room. She held the hairpin in her hand and smiled.
The next day was the 22nd day of the twelfth lunar month, and it was the New Year. Sheng Guoer, her younger siblings, and her mother were wearing thick cotton-padded jackets. There was something going on at Tieniu's family this time, so Sheng Shi found Zhou Rui and used The carriage from the workshop goes to the countryside to sell New Year's goods.
Zhou Rui has been in charge of the workshop. She has no parents and only one uncle. She did not catch up with Sheng Guoer's family during the winter solstice. This time her uncle had something to do and went to the south. She was the only one in the family. Therefore, Sheng Guoer The son asked Zhou Rui to celebrate the New Year with his family.
Zhou Rui was very grateful to Sheng Guoer and was also very happy to spend the New Year with Sheng Shi.
The family happily rode a carriage to the countryside for a big gathering.
Little New Year is coming soon, and the village fairs are crowded with people selling candies, preserved fruits, and some bacon. The shouts of their sales can be heard throughout the streets.
However, Sheng Guoer discovered that Dasheng Dynasty had very few New Year supplies, especially the things to decorate the atmosphere.
They are still using peach charms and don't even have Spring Festival couplets. It's no wonder that the earliest Spring Festival couplets are Meng Chang's "New Year's greetings and Yuqing, Jiajie Changchun." If you look at the reason why the Dasheng Dynasty is similar to the Three Kingdoms and Two Jin Dynasties, there are no Spring Festival couplets yet. Qin Shubao and Wei Chigong are said to be door gods, let alone Spring Festival couplets.
Moreover, the Dasheng Dynasty is really similar to the Three Kingdoms period. Common people like to offer sacrifices during festivals. The foods used in sacrifices include pigs, sheep and fish, especially fish, which is their preference.
After seeing this, Sheng Guoer thought that if she could make some festive things and sell them during the Chinese New Year, it would add to the festive atmosphere and earn more money.
After all, five thousand taels of silver had been invested in the tea plantation, and he still didn't have much money left in his hand.
So after her mother bought a lot of things, Sheng Guoer said, "Mom, when we get back, let's make some fresh things and sell them!"
Shen said strangely: "These are all the things for the New Year, what else can you make?"
Sheng Guoer smiled and said: "Of course it's something festive! Let's talk about it when we go back!"
So Sheng Guo'er bought a lot of red paper and bamboo strips. Shen was a little confused, and Sheng Guo'er said, "You'll know when we get back."
The carriage rolled over the jade, and the clear sky reflected the snow-white earth like a crystal palace.
Sheng Guoer breathed in the fresh air, thinking that she would definitely not be able to breathe it in modern times.
After returning home, Mrs. Shen asked Xiao Tao and Sheng Shi to put down their things, and then asked Sheng Guo'er, "Guo'er, what are you going to do?"
Sheng Guoer smiled and said: "Paste Spring Festival couplets, write blessing characters, Chinese knots, and tie red lanterns."
Shen Guoer's words confused Shen, Xiaotao, Sheng Shi, and Zhou Rui, and they all asked in unison: "What are Spring Festival couplets and what are Chinese knots?"
Sheng Guoer said: "We Chinese people like to say some auspicious words during the Chinese New Year, so when we post Spring Festival couplets, we hope that the whole year will be smooth and smooth for the whole family, as the Spring Festival couplets say, and it has an auspicious meaning."
Hearing this novel thing, everyone was a little curious and asked: "Guo'er, we know this Spring Festival couplets, but what is the Chinese knot?"
Sheng Guoer said: "Chinese knot is a kind of flower knot woven with red rope. If it is given to newlyweds, it means wishing them a hundred years of happiness and eternal unity; if it is the Chinese New Year, it heralds the reunion of the family. Happiness and contentment are all very blessed things."
Everyone thought it sounded good, so Sheng Guoer said, "Let's start with our family first!"
Sheng Guoer then began to make red lanterns. First, he tied bamboo strips into the shape of a lantern, then took flour and mixed it into a paste. Then he glued red paper on top layer by layer, and drew a few more on it. Beautiful little doll.
"This is a lucky baby, which means it can bring children to people." After Sheng Guoer explained, he taught Xiao Tao and Zhou Rui some skills, so Xiao Tao and Zhou Rui started making red lanterns.
This kind of hand-making is relatively simple, so Shen also found it fun and joined in. Sheng Shi's calligraphy was better, and Sheng Guo'er felt that she didn't want to show off herself, so she asked Sheng Shi to write some festive words, preferably neat and neat. Sheng Guo'er said a few, such as prosperous wealth reaching Sanjiang , Business is booming all over the world, etc., and Shengshi is also asked to mark which Spring Festival couplets are sold to businessmen, which ones are sold to scholars, which ones are sold to those who want children, and which ones are sold to those with elderly people at home.
However, Sheng Shi's talent and knowledge were still limited, and soon he became too overwhelmed to write anything.
Sheng Guoer sighed and said, "Why don't you invite your master!"
Sheng Shi smiled and said, "Yes, Mr. Meng must know a lot more!"
So Sheng Shi hurriedly went to invite Meng Xingzhou.
"Spring couplets? What are these?" Meng Xingzhou asked doubtfully.
"I heard from my sister that they are auspicious words written for everyone. They are posted on both sides of the door. They have the meaning of seeking good luck, avoiding bad luck, and welcoming good luck."
"This is a good thing!" Meng Xingzhou said, "On weekdays, during the Spring Festival, the door is deserted. I also want to take a break and write poems, but there is no good reason. Now that your sister has thought of this method, it is really amazing!"
Sheng Shi cupped his hands and said, "The students are not very talented and have little knowledge. My sister wants to write corresponding Spring Festival couplets for different people, so I sincerely ask for your help, sir!"
Meng Xingzhou was inspired to create by this Spring Festival couplet, and happily accepted the invitation: "In that case, I will go and show off my shame!"
With Meng Xingzhou's help, the quality of these Spring Festival couplets has indeed improved. Meng Xingzhou praised: "Thank you for coming up with such a wonderful method. If it were popularized, wouldn't every household be filled with joy?"
Sheng Guo laughed and said, "Isn't that what the New Year has to be like? Are the bare door panels like you just lifeless? During the New Year, it has to be lively and lively to have fun!"
Meng Xingzhou also agreed with Sheng Guoer's idea.
The Spring Festival couplets and lanterns were ready, Sheng Guoer said, "Let's put them up!"
Then, everyone happily hung red lanterns outside the door and put festive Spring Festival couplets on the door.
Sheng Guoer said: "Mr. Meng, please write another word "Fu"!"
Meng Xingzhou splashed ink and wrote a big word "福" on the red paper.
Sheng Guoer asked Sheng Shi to paste the character "福" upside down on the door.
Meng Xingzhou asked: "What do you mean?"
Sheng Guoer smiled and said: "When luck falls, luck will come!"
Of course you are lucky! Sure enough! Meng Xingzhou said with admiration: "Guo'er, you really have an ingenuity!"
At this moment, the neighbors looked at the beaming Lao Sheng's house in surprise. The decoration of this home was very different from other homes. Everyone gathered around to watch. Everyone felt that it was strange to see Lao Sheng's house. The decoration immediately gave off a festive feeling, and many people even began to like such decoration.
"I said Guo'er, what are you doing? It's so beautiful. Please teach us. It's so beautiful!" Everyone asked Sheng Guo'er excitedly.
Sheng Guoer smiled slightly and said, "No problem, these are nothing, I have more fun things!"
