A poor peasant girl: Farming with a baby and abusing her husband

The days fly by quickly, and the scorching heat of summer slowly dissipates with the arrival of early autumn.

Yan Shu dried a lot of rare wild products in the yard, and the wild chrysanthemums beside the fence began to bloom in the sunshine with their buds in their mouths.

Today is the sixteenth day of the lunar calendar, and it is the day to attend Mrs. Liu's birthday.

Yan Shu applied a little makeup. After a period of recuperation, Yan Shu's complexion in the mirror became more rosy, her almond-shaped eyes were full of energy, and her originally thin face became much plumper. She looked very temperamental and charming. .

Yan Shu put on a plain pink gauze dress. The clothes of the ancients were made of complex craftsmanship. After Yan Shu's own sewing and cutting, they became simple, smooth, and much more elegant.

Then she tied her hair into a frightening bun in front of the mirror and tied it with a lotus-colored ribbon. Her whole person looked fresh, elegant, and fairy-like.

"Wow, mother, you are so beautiful today."

"Your bun is like a fluttering bird. It's special and beautiful. I've never seen it before."

"Yeah, your mother invented this. When your hair grew so long, she would change your hairstyle every day."

"Come on, let's get dressed up today, Yaya. We will go to Grandma Liu's house in the county town to celebrate her birthday later. You have to be polite and ask for dessert."

"Yes! Mom, I understand."

The mother and daughter took on a new look and were ready to go with gifts. Egg Yolk also wanted to go while wagging his little tail, but Yan Shu considered that it was not safe because there were so many people talking. I can only let the dog stay at home.

Today is not the day to go to the market. Fortunately, I already said hello to Brother Chen from the Youfang yesterday and took a donkey cart to go there.

As soon as she arrived at the west entrance of the village, Yan Shu was picked up by the carriage and boy in front of her.

"Ms. Wen, our old lady specially arranged for me to pick you up early today. I just arrived a while ago and am about to go to your house."

"Thank you. Madam Liu is so thoughtful. We really can't bear it. Just wait a moment. I'll go say hello to the oil mill and I'll come back in Brother Chen's donkey cart."

Yan Shu put the prepared gift boxes on the carriage and headed to the entrance of the oil mill.

Several neighbors from the village had gathered here, and everyone started talking about it when they saw that Yan Shu was actually being picked up by a carriage. It was more of admiration and envy for Yan Shu and her daughter to make friends with wealthy people so quickly.

Two of the women from the same family looked at Yan Shu passing by and began to talk.

"Look at the clothes she's wearing, she's changed them to look seductive and charming, and she's smeared her face to look like a showman. I wonder which rich man she's going to seduce in the city."

"Widows are free without a man. You see, now there are special cars to pick you up. In Huaishu Village, except for Chen Sheng's donkey cart, no decent carriage has ever come in. This is a great experience."

Yan Shu ignored these harsh words. He walked straight to the door of the oil workshop and said hello to Cuizhi and Chen Sheng:

"Sister-in-law Cuizhi, brother Chen Sheng, I'm sorry, I originally asked you to send us a donkey cart, but now that the Liu family has sent someone, I can't let them go back with an empty cart, so I don't need to trouble you to make a trip alone. "

Cuizhi smiled heartily and said: "It's okay, sister. Since a car is coming to pick you up, you should go first. Just don't miss your business."

After saying thank you, Yan Shu pulled Yaya into the carriage and started running on the country road.

The carriage moved very quickly, and it stopped at the entrance of Liu's courtyard in half an hour. Before even getting off the carriage, you could hear the noise and excitement outside the carriage.

Yan Shu opened the curtain and took a look. It could not be overstated that it was busy with traffic outside. Among the endless line of guests, there were also several officials protected by bodyguards.

"Sure enough, the rich have distant relatives in the mountains. This Liu family is probably not just a rich gentry." Yan Shu thought about it as she got out of the car. Yaya followed behind and watched the excitement.

Yan Shu slowly followed the team towards the main entrance, handed the invitation to the concierge and then led Yaya into the courtyard.

There is a lively scene behind the fish pond screen. Today's banquet should be held in the front yard.

There is a set of tables and chairs on the right side of the yard. An old man who looks like a bookkeeper is writing the name of the visitor quickly on the gift book. The name of the gift:

"Luo Ji cloth village Luo Wen brocade, eight pieces of cloud brocade, eight pieces of ancient fragrant satin, eight pieces of plain brocade. Liao Ji's rice is as deep as Liao's, silk seedlings are eighty stones, eight treasures are eighty stones..."

Yan Shu walked up to Mr. Accountant calmly. Putting down the gift box, he said directly to the cashier:

"Wen Yanshu from Huaishu Village, two small gifts. The accountant looked shrewd and capable. He didn't take the person in front of him seriously and opened two plain boxes with disdain.

What he saw in front of him shocked him: "Is this a gift from you?"

"Yes, the peasant woman brought me a small gift. Please sir, record it on your behalf."

Looking at the contents in the box, the snobbish accountant immediately changed his expression and raised his voice: "Wen Yanshu from Huaishu Village, a pot of exquisite orchids, and a hundred-year-old human-shaped Polygonum multiflorum!"

The people around him immediately became excited: "What, a hundred-year-old human-shaped Polygonum multiflorum, let's go and take a look."

"I have never seen the human form of Polygonum multiflorum. Who is this Wen Yanshu?"

A group of guests gathered around to see this strange thing. It is estimated that Yan Shu's human-shaped Polygonum multiflorum is the most special birthday gift she has received today.

At this time, before the excitement had dissipated, the courtyard was filled with another burst of bustling noise.

It turned out that Mrs. Liu was welcomed out by a group of young ladies and maids like stars holding the moon in their arms. Mrs. Liu, who is sitting on a wooden roller skating chair, is in good spirits today and has a rosy complexion.

The old lady was arranged to sit at the chairperson's seat directly to the north, and the table was surrounded by congratulatory couplets sent by the guests.

Next to the old lady stood two young men.

On the left is the eldest grandson Liu Zhuo, and on the right is the nephew Chu Xiao. The two young men were about the same age and high-spirited. All the guests present praised the Liu family for the numerous talents and successors.

After the guests exchanged pleasantries, everyone sat around on the spot. Yan Shu and Yaya chose a nearby table with more female customers and sat down.

A young woman next to me said to the woman sitting next to me:

"Have you heard that Mrs. Liu was originally a relative of the emperor, but she retired and returned to her hometown when she was old, and came back to us."

"Did you see the handsome young man on the left next to the old lady? His name is Liu Zhuo, and he is her eldest grandson."

"What a talented person. I heard that the old lady is looking for a good match for him. The daughters of wealthy local gentry from all over the county are trying hard to get into Liu's house."

"I see. No wonder today's banquet hosted by Madam Liu was attended by ladies from various families in the county! They were all dressed up in gorgeous and charming clothes. It turned out they were here for a blind date, haha." Yan Shu finally figured out what to expect.

On the stage to the west of the courtyard, a group of opera singers were doing somersaults, and the guests in the audience burst into cheers and applause.

"I guess theater is the most common entertainment activity. It's not like modern mobile phone TV that has taken up all of people's lives." Yan Shu lamented that the life of the ancients was simple and beautiful.

As exquisite dishes were served one after another, the entire banquet gradually reached its climax.

Yan Shu glanced to the north, where an endless stream of people were slowly moving forward to pay tribute to the old lady and wish her birthday.

When the flow of people subsided a little, Yan Shu and Yaya also stepped forward to prepare.

Yan Shu pulled Yaya to bow and bow:

"Mr. Wen of Huaishu Village, together with her daughter, wishes the old lady "good fortune like the East China Sea, and longevity as long as the Southern Mountains." Always smile and have a family forever! ""

"Okay, okay! Get up." Mrs. Liu said with a smile on her face.

"Come here, please reward Wen's mother and daughter." Mrs. Liu said.

Yan Shu, who had always lowered her head, saw a pair of white and slender hands handing her two strings of money.

"This is the silver reward from grandma, take it." Liu Zhuo whispered.

After accepting the reward, Yan Shu said a few more words of thanks before giving way to the people behind her.

The courtyard was filled with laughter and laughter, and the sound of gongs and drums was endless. This is the normal state of wealthy people!

"Dear guests, relatives and friends, let's treat you all to a good meal and a drink. Those who are talented will show off, and those who are not talented will just give you your applause. As long as you can make the old lady happy, big rewards are waiting for you." Liu Zhuo spoke.

Everyone in the audience cheered.

I saw Liu Zhuoying in the sunshine, full of energy, and took the lead in performing the sword dance for Mrs. Liu on the stage. The musical instrument troupe next to me played a passionate tune.

Different from those of opera singers, Liu Zhuo's movements are sometimes smooth and gentle, and sometimes radical and exciting. When it is quiet, "the prince is like jade, unparalleled in the world", when it is moving, "it is as cunning as a rabbit, and it is flying in the air".

The well-dressed ladies and ladies in the audience all looked at him with affection, and kept praising and shouting.

"Well, it seems that the handsome men in ancient times are no less than modern male celebrities, and there are so many fans."

Song after song and dance after dance are constantly changing and overlapping in this courtyard. Both the host and the guests were all smiling. This birthday banquet was undoubtedly a lively success.