continuation [farming]

Xia He really found the seed she wanted.

The corn in the seed shop is sold by the root. Xia He picked a few and looked at the strongest ones, wrapped them up, and took them back carefully. She found a dry and cool place and put them away. Before your eyes, plant the seeds.

It's a pity that the season hasn't come yet, and it won't come out even if it is planted, Xia He sighed.

He came to Qingyang with nothing to do.He said he wanted to see the difference between the land here and Rao Nan's. He went out of the city, found a village, and stood on the top of a field to look at it, but he didn't see much difference.It's just that the color of the mud is lighter, somewhat like the soil on the hills in Anle Village, which is not so fertile.

I asked a woman who was chatting at the street corner and found out that the grain production here is not as much as that in Anle Village.Fortunately, Qingyang is here, and most of the strong men will go to work in the city and earn a lot.

Within a few days, Xia He realized that he had absolutely nothing to do.

He was bored in the room, very bored, what he looked forward to most every day was Li Mu taking him out to eat delicious food.But at the beginning, when Li Mu paid the bill, he would carry Xia He behind his back. Occasionally, Xia He was shocked when Xia He heard the price.Why is it so expensive to eat in Qingyang?

Shocked by the price, Xia He always felt that he shouldn't eat and drink with Li Mu every day, so he went downstairs to inquire about the price of the food provided in the inn, but it was not much cheaper than outside .

Xia He frowned, this appearance was seen by the little girl, she didn't look down on him, but said: "If this lady thinks it's expensive, you can do it yourself. We provide a kitchen here, you only need to buy our firewood and water , then you can use it as you like. ——Look, the young master who lives in No. [-] Tianzi room, doesn’t he bring his cook with him.”

It happened that a maid from a wealthy family passed by with exquisite snacks, so the little girl pointed at her and said to Xia He.

Those who can live in Tianzihao rooms rent this kitchen not to save money, but more because they are not used to eating outside.Xia He didn't know, but she was still thinking in her heart, this person must have spent all his money just to live in the most expensive houses.But he just thought about it, and then counted some copper coins, and said to the waiter: "Then I will borrow your kitchen."

The price of the firewood in Qingyang was several times that of Raonan Town. Xia He was a little distressed when he paid the money, but it was still more cost-effective than buying ready-made ones, so he still took out the money.

Then he went to the street to buy vegetables and meat, and returned to the inn with a basket. After calculating the time, Li Mu was still studying, so he went to work in the kitchen.The timing was just right, when Li Mu remembered that he was going to take Xia He to eat, as soon as he pushed the room away, he could smell the aroma of vegetables blowing towards him.

Xia He's cooking skills are mediocre, she can only stir-fry some small dishes, which can't compare with the exquisite fragrance of Qingyang restaurant, but it also has a special flavor.Li Mu did the math, he had only eaten a few meals made by Xia He, and it was all two years ago.Now that he smelled it again, he actually felt a little warmth in his heart.

"Why do you remember cooking by yourself?" Seeing Xia He sitting upright, waiting for him to come back, Li Mu asked with a smile.

"Huh?" Xia He was surprised, "How do you know I did it?" He didn't seem to say anything.

"I still remember the taste." Li Mu sat down, took the chopsticks from Xia He, and tasted them.It was just a plate of stir-fried vegetables with some salt and oil on it, but Li Mu ate it with relish.

Xia He is still self-aware of his own skills, seeing Li Mu's face being treated like this, his cheeks are quite red.Clearing his throat, Xia He said: "We eat out every day, although it's delicious, but the cost is too high, your family's money didn't fall from the sky, so let's save it. I heard from the waiter in the shop that the kitchen is available, so I borrowed it. You... just don't dislike it."

"How could you dislike it?" Li Mu said yes.

Xia He said again: "But I bought these steamed buns from the store. When I have free time this afternoon, I will steam them myself... I dare not say anything else, but I dare say that the steamed buns I steamed are definitely better than others!" The strength of the dough depends on how well the dough is kneaded, Xia He has nothing else, a handful of strength is still enough, and the steamed buns made from the kneaded dough are delicious.

Li Muwen said: "Just don't get tired."

"Why are you tired?" Xia He murmured, "I've been so idle these days, this is also to find something for me to do."

Li Mu was taken aback, but sighed, "It's because I neglected you, or I should go out with you."

"No, no." Xia He was not willing.

Seeing that the township examination is just around the corner, the store owner is also very quick-witted, and has specially set aside a big room for the scholars to study. There are nearly a hundred scholars living in the entire inn, who doesn't stay in the study room every day, He refused to come out until dark.

What's more, Xia He has visited Qingyang anyway, so he naturally knows that there are more than ten inns like this in Qingyang, counting how many scholars are studying hard, how can Li Mu relax.

He also specially went to take a look at the appearance of the court, but it was a pity that the inside of the court was blocked by a high wall, Xia He couldn't see anything from the outside, but he just felt very depressed for no reason.Xia He felt even more distressed when he thought that he had to sit in the courtyard wall for nine full days in the provincial examination.

He began to think about what to bring Li Mu in. Since he was there, Li Mu naturally didn't need to take care of these chores.Of course, the most important thing is to eat. Is there anything to put on top so that it will not affect the taste when it is cold?How about trying it yourself and making some snacks?Anyway, it's also made from noodles, and if it's bigger, it's also very filling, right?

How could Xia He know how to make dim sum? She had to steal from her teacher.After wandering around the street for a while, fortunately, there is a shop that really puts out a set of kitchen utensils. The things that are made are thin and piled up, and have no taste.But seeing the dishes beside the proprietress, rolling them into the thing and handing it out, and seeing the appearance of those who eat it, the taste of this thing seems to be good.

Xia He wanted to learn, but he couldn't stand in front of other people's stalls to watch, so he had to walk back and forth.Within half a day, the proprietress told him to stop angrily and amusedly, and said, "Girl, do you want to buy it, or don't you want to buy it?"

Xia He touched her nose in embarrassment, rubbed it over, and explained: "Ma'am, I came to catch up with my husband for the exam, and I want to learn some crafts, make it for him, and take it to the court to eat. I think this snack is good. ,At once……"

"What kind of snack is this? It's called pancake, but it's good to put it on the top, so it's good to bring it in." The proprietress was kind-hearted, and said with a smile, "Your family is here to take the exam? Didn't pass the exam."

"Yeah." Seeing that the proprietress was easy to talk, Xia He also let go, and nodded with a smile.

"Hey, look at your young age, you must be young and promising." The proprietress praised, "Just stay here and watch, you still have to run, how tired you are. This pancake is not a special craft. Maybe it’s because you didn’t do it there, in Qingyang, which family can’t do it, don’t be afraid of rumors.”

"Hey! Thank you, ma'am." Xia He agreed, but he was embarrassed to be idle because he was allowed to show his handiwork. Before leaving, he even bought some pancakes to go home. Think, ask Li Mu to taste it first.

Like the proprietress, stir-fry a hot dish, roll it in pancakes, wrap it into a roll, and deliver it to Li Mu. Xia He watched Li Mu eat it eagerly, and asked, "How does it taste?"

"Not bad." Li Mu nodded, "What is this?"

"I heard that it's a kind of food that people here can cook." Xia He said, "It's easy to let go, and it's fine to let it go for nine days."

As soon as Xia He talked about Jiu Tian, ​​Li Mu understood that he was worried that he would be hungry in the examination room.Li Mu smiled and said, "Okay, then we'll buy this and bring it in."

"Where is the need to buy it? I learned from Aunt Huang and I know how to do it!" Xia He proudly said yes, rolled one himself, stuffed it into his mouth a few times, and after swallowing it, he said yes with satisfaction, " This is a good thing, when I change back into men's clothes, I won't be able to hide the steamed buns, and I can carry pancakes in my arms."

"..." Li Mu.

Li Mu is very popular in the academy. This time Qingjun Academy has several people who came to rush for the exam. Except for Li Mu, it is not the first time for them to come to the country for the exam. Each of them has a few or five friends in Qingyang, who recommended each other. Now, Li Mu had a lot of friends in Qingyang.

I don't know who first knew that Li Mu came back with his female relatives. Although I don't know what they will talk about behind their backs, at least in front of Li Mu, everyone is envious of Li Mu who is in a foreign land, and there are people who can wash his hands and make soup for him .

"Hey, this is the fourth time I've been here, brother. There are only a few dishes in this inn, and I haven't changed it for four years. I really have enough." Someone said with emotion.

"You go home and eat what your wife cooks, but you can't eat it for the rest of your life, and I haven't seen you eat enough." Someone laughed.

The man glanced at Li Mu, teasingly said: "Young lady did it, can that be the same thing? ——Look at you, look at Brother Li's rosy face and you'll know."

Li Mu just smiled and said a few words of modesty casually, but what he thought in his heart was taking it for granted.

It's a pity that the provincial examination is just around the corner, and for the next nine days, Li Mu won't be able to taste Xia He's skills.

Having prepared pancakes and steamed buns in advance, bought some pickles, wrapped them up, and brought a thin quilt, Xia He made a bundle for Li Mu and put it on his bedside.

After sharing the same bed with Li Mu for so long, Xia He felt a little sore when he thought that he would not see Li Mu any more.

"After the exam is over, I'll pick you up." Before entering the residence, he specially called the coachman to drive Li Mu to the gate of the residence hall. Xia He also told him yes.

"Okay, you can go back and play wherever you want, don't worry about me too much." Li Mu said yes.

Xia He also didn't want to miss Li Mu, but how could it be said that she didn't miss Li Mu?

The bed in the inn suddenly seemed to be empty, Xia Hete pulled Li Mugai's quilt and wrapped it around himself, with his eyes open, he couldn't fall asleep.

There is only the sound of wind and insects outside the window, and there is no second person's breathing in my ears.As the summer solstice was approaching, Xia He suddenly felt a little dazed.

He wrapped the quilt tighter.

After finally closing her eyes, Xia He dreamed of Li Mu again.

Li Mu in the dream had a smile in his eyes, lowered his head, and suddenly covered his lips on Xia He's.The breaths of the two people staggered and hit each other's nostrils. Xia He didn't know what this movement meant, and he didn't know where to put his hands and feet.

In the early morning of the second day, Xia He discovered that the obscene pants were dirty again.