Reborn farmhouse busy farming

Chapter 130

At the end of the 16th day of March in the [-]th year of "Congde", most people in Shangjing were still in a warm dreamland, but many people and vehicles had gathered outside the south gate of Shangjing, waiting to enter the city.

Although spring had begun at this time, the aftermath of the severe winter was still raging on this most prosperous and solemn city in the Daqing Dynasty.Many people were so cold that they stretched their hands to their lips to warm themselves, but no one dared to make any noise.

At the end of Yin time and the beginning of Mao time, I heard the dull drum sound from the distant Bell and Drum Tower accompanied by melodious bells coming from afar. The majestic and majestic city gate slowly opened.

The crowd waiting outside the city gate lined up in an orderly manner and entered the city one by one.

This is the first time Luo Tiandu has seen the city gates open. Before Luo Baisu was involved in a lawsuit in Jinyong County, she and Luo old man Fang also rushed to the county and spent a night on the street. At that time, I also heard the sound of morning bells and evening drums, but Jinyong County is only a small county after all, and the scene was far less shocking than this time.She counted silently in her heart just now, the bell and the drum each struck one hundred and eight times, the bell was melodious and clear, while the drum was dull and heart-pounding.

The city gate is divided into north and south sides, and the south side is mostly used by civilians and pawns, who do not need to pay money to enter the city. Even though the rules are so, most hawkers who bring goods will still give two small coins to the city gate officials, for the sake of the city gate officials. When inspecting the goods, be patient and meticulous so as not to damage the goods.

Those who enter the city from the north, most of them have relatives and friends living in the city, have tokens from the city gate, and the carriages and horses of Luo Tiandu's family, they go to the north.

Luo Tian didn't know about this at first, but Luo Baisu wrote a letter and specifically confessed that they should go to the north to save the city gate officials from making things difficult.

When it was the turn of the Luo family's carriage, Cheng Qing handed the entrance token specially brought by Luo Baisu to the city gate officer. The city gate officer only looked at it briefly, and then raised his hand to let them pass.

Once you enter the south gate, you have entered the outer city of Shangjing.Luo Tiandu raised the curtain of the car and admired the capital of the Daqing Dynasty with a purely modern mood.

As the capital of a dynasty, Shangjing naturally has some capital. It can be seen from the city gate. The width of the city gate alone is much wider than other cities. Seven or two pairs of carriages can pass smoothly, but Shangjing is rich and rich, and there are many officials and ministers. Just entering the city for a while, I saw a carriage with three horses.

After passing through the opening of the city gate, Luo Tiandu saw Cheng Sheng standing on the side of the road, looking at the opening frequently.

"It's Brother Cheng Sheng." Luo Tiandu immediately opened the curtain and said to Cheng Sheng, "Brother Cheng Sheng, here you are."

Last year, Luo Baisu's official duties in the Jiedu Judicial Office of the Northern Territory expired, and he was promoted to be the Secretary of the Ministry of Works Zuo Lang. Although he was only a minor official from the sixth rank, he was a serious Beijing official after all.In the past few years, Luo Tian has saved some money at home and used it to buy land. Although it is not much, there are still seven to eighty acres of good land. As long as Luo Baisu and his wife are more frugal, even if they are old , Renting it to others to collect rent can barely make a living.Luo Baisu came to Beijing this time, and he didn't know when he could be released as an official. After the family discussed it, they decided to follow Luo Baisu to live in Shangjing. However, Luo Baisu was appointed by an official, so he went to Beijing first.Luo Tiandu originally wanted to wait until the weather turned warmer and the roads were easier to walk before going to Beijing. She didn't want to write several letters urging them to leave in less than three months since Luo Baisu arrived in Beijing. After setting up the fields and livestock at home, he packed his luggage and went to Beijing.

Cheng Sheng had seen Cheng Qing who was sitting outside with the coachman a long time ago, and he walked over immediately, and said with a smile: "Master, I'm going to the yamen to make appointments, and I don't think I'll be back until noon, so I specially asked me to come here to pick you up." After finishing, he didn't think the carriage was too crowded, so he just jumped into the carriage and squeezed with Cheng Qing.

Cheng Qing stepped aside and said, "I'm covered in dust, don't get too close, and be careful not to stain your clothes."

Luo Tiandu heard it from the carriage, and said with a smile: "Brother Cheng Sheng is so happy when he sees you, so he is not afraid that your clothes will be dirty, and if anything, it will be dirty, just wash it, it doesn't matter."

Cheng Sheng also said with a smile outside: "That's right, the little lady is right."

The carriage entered the inner city, walked along the street for a while, passed through seven or eight alleys, and finally came to a small alley.That street is obviously different from other places, it is very quiet, the gates are all closed, only a small remote door on the side is left to enter and exit.Cheng Sheng asked the coachman to drive the carriage to a quiet courtyard inside, then jumped out of the carriage, and said with a smile: "The hostess, the two young ladies, are home."

Luo Tian was bored all the way in the car, couldn't help but jumped down, and looked at the yard curiously.The yard is not big. From the outside, it looks like a very ordinary house, but it is made of blue bricks, which is much better than the mud house they lived in Luo's house.There is also an old locust tree in the yard, which is about some years old. It is tall and strong, and it can be seen from the outside.

Just as he was talking, the side door on the side was opened from the inside, Gu Bo came out from inside, and said, "I guess you should be here by now."

"Uncle Gu, I miss you so much." Luo Tiandu rushed over first, originally she wanted to hug Uncle Gu, but because of her small stature, Bo Gu held her back.

Uncle Gu was also very happy to see her. Comparing her height, he sighed again: "Why is Miss Sun still not growing up? Is she a picky eater at home?"

Luo Tian waved his hand indifferently: "It will grow again in the future." But she was still a little depressed, Luo Mingdu was a bit taller than her when she was her age.

A group of people entered the yard while talking.Luo Tian raised his head and looked it over. This is still a second courtyard, but the area is much smaller than the houses in the country, probably because of the expensive land in Beijing.

"This alley is called Bauhinia Alley, and most of the people who live there are Beijing officials like Young Master Sun. Don't think it's too small. Originally, Young Master Sun lived in the outer city, so the courtyard is much more spacious. Young Master Sun sees that you are coming over. Now, the courtyard I just rented is much safer in the inner city than in the outer city." Uncle Gu was an old man in Shangjing, and he was very familiar with the streets and alleys of Shangjing.

Fang said: "Thanks to Uncle Gu taking care of me, this yard is very good."

Uncle Gu said again: "You waited for the city gate to open early in the morning. Are you hungry? I'll serve breakfast. The family hired a cook, but she doesn't live here. She is only responsible for making lunch every day, and she has to go to the entrance of the alley for breakfast. Bought it at that shop."

Luo Tian was already hungry, so he hurriedly said: "Uncle Gu, you rest, I will go with Eldest Sister."

Gu Bo thought he had calculated the time and bought it early, the buns were still warm, Luo Tian ate two and drank a bowl of hot water, feeling a little full.

Because she got up early and the cold wind was blowing again, she felt sleepy after breakfast. After asking Uncle Gu which room she and Luo Ming lived in, she went to pick up the luggage on the carriage, packed it up and planned to catch up on sleep. Anyway, Luo Baisu would not be able to come back until after noon.Fang's group had been driving for more than a month, and they were all a little tired. After talking for a while, they all went to rest.

Although Luo Tiandu was sleepy, but since he came to Beijing for the first time, he was very energetic, his eyes were too heavy to open, but his mind was very clear, he refused to rest, and finally fell into a drowsy sleep. The voice of speaking loudly seemed to be arguing with someone.Afraid of disturbing Luo Mingdu, she got up and ran to the front to see what happened.

Before he left the courtyard, he heard Gu Bo say: "My young master hasn't come back yet, and besides, the family has invited a cook to take care of the meals. I really don't dare bother Madam Jing. Madam Jing, please go back today."

Then Luo Tiandu heard Mrs. Jing say: "It's okay, I don't have any other hobbies on weekdays, I just love to cook. I don't know what Mr. Luo likes to eat most. I just happen to be free today. If you don't mind, I will I really want to make a show of my shame, please Gu Bo and Lord Luo have a taste of my skills."

Uncle Gu immediately rebuffed: "Ms. Jing's kindness is appreciated, but my young lady has arrived now. From now on, young lady will take care of Young Master Sun's daily necessities, so I don't need to bother Mrs. Jing. This is the inner house, and young lady is waiting Rest, it is inconvenient for me, an old servant, to entertain Mrs. Jing, so please ask Mrs. Jing to go back earlier."

Mrs. Jing smiled and said: "Master Luo has repeatedly said that he wants to invite his wife to come over, but he is looking forward to her coming. It just so happens that I can also take this opportunity to visit my wife. It doesn't matter if she rests. I just wait for a while. It's okay .”

Luo Tiandu immediately frowned, listening to Mrs. Jing's tone, it shouldn't be the first time she came here.She sneered in her heart, Luo Baisu had only been in Shangjing for a few months, and a woman came to her door, and even Uncle Gu couldn't drive him away.She walked quickly to the door, wanting to see who was so shameless that he insisted on breaking into the house of a man without a family.

Outside the second door, she saw a woman in an old fur fur who insisted on entering the inner house regardless of Uncle Gu's objection. Uncle Gu glared at her in anger, but she was a young lady after all, so he couldn't bother to bother her. other side.

The woman was about twenty or so years old, and she looked quite gorgeous, even in old clothes, she was still very eye-catching, she looked much more refined than Fang's.

Luo Tiandu frowned immediately, and said: "Uncle Gu, who are you talking to? If it's the one who came to sell groceries, he would have sent her out earlier. Mother and eldest sister are resting, so don't disturb them." .”

When Mrs. Jing heard the voice, she glanced at the door, and seeing Luo Tian walking out, she looked her up and down, and said with a smile: "This is the little lady of Mr. Luo's family, she looks so good. Yuxue is really cute."

Luo Tiandu bumped all the way on the road, her face was pale, she didn't need to look to know what kind of virtue she would be, but Mrs. Jing still praised her Yuxue for being cute, she really opened her eyes and told nonsense.

She frowned and asked Uncle Gu, "Who is she?"

Uncle Gu was also full of anger, and said, "Xu Kongmu's cousin from the Imperial Academy."

Luo Tian didn't even know how high an official Kong Mu of the Imperial Academy was, but she was upset that Mrs. Jing insisted on breaking into the inner house regardless of Gu Bo's objection, so she said, "Miss Jing, right? My mother is tired and already Let's take a break, why don't we ask Mrs. Jing to talk with him another day, it's cold today, so we won't stay with Mrs. Jing any longer." After speaking, he closed the door regardless of what Mrs. Jing thought.

Although Luo Tiandu was calm on the surface, he was really angry in his heart, so he was not sleepy anymore, moved a bench and sat in the room, waiting for Luo Baisu to come back to see how he explained.

(End of this chapter)