NOVEL WEB Chapter 294 Encouragement
"Second brother, have you ever experienced the pain of asking for something but not getting it?" Song Rui asked with a hoarse voice, looking at Song Min.
A face suddenly appeared in Song Min's mind. He shook his head hurriedly, suppressing the absurd thoughts. Looking at his tearful sister, he thought of many things in an instant. He took out the handkerchief and handed it to her and said: " Rui'er, you are a princess, Princess Chaoyang of Dachu, with a distinguished status. Whatever you like, just say a word, and the people below will present it to you."
Song Rui was stunned.
"Is that right?"
Song Min held her hand and said firmly: "Yes!"
"What if it's a person?"
"It's his blessing that you can like him. I think he will only be happy in his heart and will never refuse the princess's love."
Song Min paused and looked at Song Rui.
"Can you tell me, is it the new Jinshi that you are interested in? My brother can help you."
Song Rui, who was guessed about his intentions, lowered her head shyly.
"Brother, I will tell you later."
Song Min did not force her. He comforted her for a while with a gentle voice. Seeing that she was in a much better mood, he left.
At the same time, Xie Yuan followed Jiang Minghong and Qi Yongsi to Yu's private school.
Yu Jing was very happy to see him and personally welcomed him out. As the first top scholar to graduate from a private school, Yu Jing strongly invited him to give another lesson to the students.
Xie Yuan did not refuse. He still had great feelings for Yu's private school. After all, he spent the most important three years here and taught here for so long.
Standing on the podium again, looking at the clear-eyed and excited students below, Xie Yuan smiled and briefly introduced himself before starting class.
Jiang Minghong, Yu Jing, Qi Yongsi and other scholars and scholars entered the school one after another and sat in the back to listen to Xie Yuan's lectures.
In Qingshi Alley, Jiang Mingyue woke up. Xie Yuan and his younger brother had been out for a long time. During breakfast, Pingguo stood aside and told her what she had bought in the morning.
Jiang Mingyue waited for her to finish and added: "We should stay for about ten days when we return to Xiejia Village this time, so you can buy more pastries, candies, preserved fruits, etc., and then food. We should bring more with us when we go back. You can discuss this with Su Niang and see how much is appropriate."
"it is good!"
After finishing the business, Jiang Mingyue took Nanny Gui out of the house after breakfast. First, they walked around, and second, they went to the Silver House to choose a meeting gift for Chen Juan's child.
Xie Yuan said that according to local customs, people with close relationships and wealthy families would usually give silver locks, silver bracelets and the like. After Jiang Mingyue and Aunt Gui discussed it, they bought a silver lock so that Chen Juan would reciprocate the gift in the future. At that time, it wouldn’t be too difficult.
The next day, Ping Ping took her place and went to Linjia Village. When he came back, he brought some pea cakes, vegetables, and tofu.
Jiang Mingyue and Xie Yuan discussed it in the afternoon and decided to return to Xiejia Village tomorrow, so they sent Zhou Bin to go back first to inform the clan members in advance.
On the fourth day of October, Xie Yuan, Jiang Mingyue and their group left the county and returned to Xiejia Village when the sky was just gray and gray.
Jiang Mingyue clearly felt that Xie Yuan was much more relaxed after returning to Xiejia Village, and the Xie clan members who had received the news in advance were waiting at the entrance of the village early.
The two stepped out of the carriage and were greeted by a group of people with smiles on their faces.
Xie Yuan greeted everyone and looked at the elders leading the clan: "Grandpa, Second Grandpa, Third Grandpa, Fifth Grandpa, I'm back."
The old patriarch held Xie Yuan's hand and smiled so hard that his teeth couldn't even see his eyes.
"You're finally back. Let's go home and your grandma will steam custard for you."
Jiang Mingyue was also followed closely by a group of women.
"I received the news yesterday that you were back. My parents were very happy. They got up before dawn in the morning. They had warmed up the custard early and were waiting for you!" The third aunt supported her. Jiang Mingyue said cheerfully.
"Thank you for your hard work, grandpa and grandma. My husband was still talking about it yesterday. Grandma's custard is the most delicious, and the rice wine she brews is also the best. No one else can make that taste."
"Mom happened to brew some rice wine some time ago. You can take more with you this time."
The group came to the patriarch's house chatting and laughing, and the third aunt brought out the egg custard as quickly as possible.
Jiang Mingyue didn't lie before. The custard made by the patriarch's grandma was indeed delicious. She ate it once last time and liked it very much. The orange-colored custard was more tender and smooth than tofu. After it melted in her mouth, the sesame oil returned it. The fragrance ripples in your mouth, it's very delicious.
Patriarch Xie saw that the two of them were enjoying their meal and asked happily: "Xiao Xie, Mingyue girl, do you want another bowl?"
The couple looked at each other, and Xie Yuan said, "Grandpa, this bowl is enough. Mingyue and I have already had breakfast when we come back."
After the two of them finished eating the egg custard, Xie Yuan and Jiang Mingyue took down the things from the carriage. Most of them were cloth, rice noodles, and oil. It is worth mentioning that the two of them also brought back a lot of salt. Recently, the price of salt is higher than before. The increase of two cents per catty is nothing to them, but it is different for the villagers who usually use one cent as two cents.
After Jiang Mingyue and Xie Yuan discussed it, they bought more. Because Xie Yuan was in a prestigious position, he gave them a 20% discount.
Although these things are not expensive, they are what the villagers urgently need and use most, and they are very thoughtful.
The old patriarch took the wine Xie Yuan gave him and refused to let go of it. All the wrinkles on his face relaxed with a smile.
"Xiaoyuan is interested."
"Thank you, Brother Yuan, Sister-in-law Mingyue."
Everyone was happy when they got something.
After dividing the things, Xie Yuan said to several clan elders: "When the family is settled, I will come over and talk to the grandfathers."
"it is good!"
Xie Yuan took his wife back home and heard from the old patriarch that their house was built half a month ago. Because there was still a lot of money left from Xie Yuan, they also bought furniture, bedding, etc.
The new home is located behind the village, with two entrances and two exits. It is close to the mountain stream and has a very good environment. After Jiang Mingyue was helped by a man to visit, she looked at Xie Yuan and said: "Our home is really nice, I like it very much! The tribesmen have taken the trouble to ”
"Well, I will thank the clan elders later. You can take a rest. I still need to go out to discuss the Jinshi plaque with the clan elders."
Jiang Mingyue nodded lightly.
Mr. Apple left, walked a few steps to Madam's side, supported her and said, "The slaves in the bedroom have been packed out. Madam, please go back to the house and rest for a while!"
Jiang Mingyue said "Hmm". She got up as soon as the sky turned gray in the morning. After jolting in the carriage for so long, she only felt a little sore in her back.
Apple helped Madam lie down, covered her with a quilt, and walked out quietly.
After discussing with the clan elders, Xie Yuan decided to hang the Jinshi plaque in the ancestral hall. This was the glory of their entire Xie family village, and there was no more appropriate place than hanging it in the ancestral hall.
After several people made their decision, Xie Yuan helped the old patriarch and followed them to the ancestral hall with the Jinshi plaque.
By the time he came out of the ancestral hall, it was already an hour later. Xie Yuan saw that it would be noon soon and said goodbye to his clan members and returned home.