Ordinary clear day

Chapter 16 Convergence
Duanning spoke in a serious manner while shaking his head, presumably imitating his teacher.

Zhang Bao saw that he was speaking clearly and logically, and nodded in approval: "It's not bad, my son is really smart." Seeing Duanning's complacent expression, he went on to say: "But this is just an official thing. In fact, there are rumors that Mr. Chen Liangben was supposed to be in charge of this matter, but he was about to enter the study, so he recommended Mr. Fu Yin to take charge of this matter. In order to open up rice fields in Fengtian, he specially invited Mr. Chen from Jiangnan I gathered dozens of old farmers who have accumulated many years, collected many rice seeds, tried out the most suitable rice seedlings one by one, and told Mr. Fu Yin many things. Now that such a situation can be created, Mr. Chen is behind the scenes He has put in a lot of effort, and Mr. Fu Yin has always been grateful to him."

It was only then that Tong and Duanning realized that there were so many stories behind them, and Shuning nodded along, feeling a little depressed in her heart: "It seems that I met a companion who traveled through time, and the story of "Boiling the Qing Dynasty" did not happen here, no wonder the time is wrong Well, it seems that Mr. Chen Liangben is someone who has read this book, so he can follow the example. However, he is only one person, and he is incapable of doing what the five protagonists in the book do. That's why it happened. Now this kind of traffic jam problem that can be solved with only one idea of ​​his, but has been put on hold for a long time cannot be dealt with.”

Since there are other traversers, she'd better be careful not to be discovered by others.Her recent actions have been somewhat conspicuous, and she seems to be a little more low-key.

She spent one night figuring out how to do it, and when she had breakfast the next day, she pulled her father to talk: "Ama, the method my daughter gave you yesterday, are you going to tell someone today?"

Zhang Bao was a little surprised, and replied, "Yes, what's the matter?"

Shu Ning said: "When you tell people, just say that you thought of it yourself, let alone your daughter's idea, okay?"

Zhang Bao was even more surprised, and asked, "Why?"

"Ama Erniang thinks that her daughter is praised by others because she loves her daughter, but her reputation is too great, and it doesn't seem very good. Didn't Mrs. Qin gossip yesterday because Lord Fuyin praised her daughter? My daughter doesn't want to hear it Those gossips, so these reputations don’t matter.”

Mrs. Tong listened to it and refused: "Why don't you want a good reputation? Then Mrs. Qin has no experience, so why bother with her, if others praise you for being smart, Ama Erniang also has face."

"But what's the use of having such a reputation for a daughter? Maybe she will be criticized instead? What's more, if others know that these things are all Amma's ideas, wouldn't they think that Amma is smart and capable?" She threw out more Tempting chips.

Sure enough, when Zhang Bao and Tong heard this, they both thought deeply.Zhang Bao put down the bowl in his hand, and said, "My dear daughter, you are thinking of Ama, and Ama accepts your kindness. Ama knows what to do about this matter." After finishing speaking, he stood up.

Tong quickly gave him the official hat to put on, and sent him out again.When he came back, he saw Duanning tilted his head thinking about something, sighed, urged him to finish eating, and drove him back to his room to read a book, then sat down and looked at his daughter and said, "You are a smart boy, but you are afraid that you will become too famous. It will steal the limelight from your uncle's second sister, and your Mafa and wife will be angry with Er Niang? Er Niang is really useless, and you have a child to worry about me." After speaking, I couldn't help but burst into tears.

Seeing that she had misunderstood, Shu Ning hurriedly persuaded her: "Where did my daughter think of this, she just thinks that being famous will cause trouble. For example, that big sister Su, isn't it because of her beautiful reputation that people always pester her?" ?”

It is already a well-known joke that Miss Su is entangled by the brother-in-law of Prince Xian's son.Tong Shi couldn't help laughing either. She thought that her daughter was trying to make her happy, and felt very comforted, so she didn't mention it anymore.

In the days that followed, Shu Ning really restrained herself a lot, and rarely visited friends' houses.She didn't correct Tong's misunderstanding, so Tong felt more pity for her daughter, and no longer praised her in front of outsiders. She was just blindly humble, and she didn't allow her family's servants to gossip. Miss Zhang Bao's family is so smart, but many people praise her for her demureness.Zhou Yinlan sent someone to send a letter, complaining that she didn't go to play with her. After thinking about it, Shuning felt that there was no need to overdo it, so she replied to the letter and promised to visit her the next day.

Autumn is getting deeper, and the wind is blowing outside.Tong Shi had approved her itinerary for the day the night before, so Shu Ning got up early to wash and wash, happily preparing the things to bring.The last time I borrowed books from the Zhou family, I have to return them today; I also brought some snacks made by Ermo, which Zhou Yinlan said she liked when she came to visit last time; I also brought some pairs of socks I made a few days ago ( In this time and space, socks have already appeared for nearly a thousand years), she drew some elegant patterns on these socks with colored silk thread, I believe Zhou Yinlan will like this little gift.

At three o'clock in the morning, the old man drove the car, Xiaotao followed, and Shuning and his party set off to Zhou's house.In fact, their home is just two streets away, and they arrived in less than a stick of incense.After getting out of the car, Zhou Yinlan came out to greet her.After entering the door, she first said hello to Mrs. Zhou, and the two came to the room to talk.

Zhou Yinlan liked the snacks and gifts brought by Shuning very much. She said, "It just so happens that I just drank a bowl of soup this morning. I'm a little hungry. These snacks are just right for me. How about you try the snacks from our hometown?" Ning agreed, and she ordered her servants to deliver the food, but it was duck blood vermicelli soup. Shu Ning was a little surprised: "Huh? I remember you are from Shandong. Isn't this duck blood vermicelli soup a famous product in Nanjing?" Zhou Yinlan He smiled and replied: "Originally it was something from their side, but it was spread to Jinan Prefecture in the Ming Dynasty, and now we are doing better than them. You can try it."

Shu Ning tried it dubiously, and it turned out that the duck blood was tender and smooth, and the vermicelli was refreshing. I don’t know what the soup is made of, but I drank it hot, and it was a bit spicy, and a few chopped green onions made the soup even more delicious.Shuning said "delicious", and hurriedly drank two more sips.Zhou Yinlan also joined with a smile, and the two of them had a mouthful of soup and a mouthful of snacks, and they finished eating quickly.

The maid put away the bowls and chopsticks, Zhou Yinlan got up and brought a mahogany box.Shu Ning was wondering what was inside, so she opened it.At first glance, it turned out to be fake flowers made of silk yarn of various colors.

Zhou Yinlan said: "Thank you sister for making the socks for me. I don't have anything nice to return. These are a few astrological flowers I brought from my hometown in Jinan. My sister will pick a few." Shuning picked up a flower branch curiously. Look, this is a purple-red rose. The flowers, calyx, receptacle, and green leaves are all exquisite and lifelike, and the same is true for other flowers.

Zhou Yinlan said: "You can't find such good things in the silk flower shops outside. This is the product from the time-honored Yan's shop in Jinan Prefecture. Except for those who pay tribute to the palace, you can only buy them in Jinan Prefecture. It's the first time I've brought these twenty sticks to give away." After hearing this, Shu Ning hurriedly said, "I don't know if it's such a rare thing, sister should keep it for herself, I'm still young, I don't need these. "

Zhou Yinlan looked at the simple two big braids on her head, and smiled: "Take it first, you will still need it in a few years, what is the friendship between our sisters? I am so kind, do you want to let me down?" Is it?" Shuning had no choice but to pick out a crabapple and a pink peach, and thanked them solemnly.

Seeing that noon was approaching, she promised her mother that she would go home for dinner in the morning, so Shu Ning left.Reluctantly, Zhou Yinlan sent her to the gate, repeatedly told her to come and play often, and then let her go home.

When Shu Ning came home, she just entered the yard when she saw Ermo wiping the corridor.She bent down and squatted down, and wiped the green brick floor vigorously with a damp cloth. Although it was the cool autumn season, her forehead was still sweating.

Shuning was taken aback, and hurriedly asked, "Ermo, what are you doing?"

"Miss is back? It's nothing. It's windy today, and the dust is everywhere. I'll just wipe it off with a cloth." Ermo has changed her address to Shuning in recent years and called her "Miss".

"But it's never been done before."

"I used to use a broom to clean it, and then rinse it with water, but now it's autumn and winter, and there is less water, not to mention just a little dust. It is too wasteful to rinse with water. You only need to wet the cloth and wipe it."

"Isn't your waist hard? I remember your waist hurt a few days ago."

"Where did you bend your waist? You don't have to worry about this light work."

How could Shuning not take it to heart?It's just that Mrs. Tong in the room heard her voice and was already calling her, so she had to put Ermo down first and go into the room.At night, after thinking about it, she finally made up her mind, found a stronger piece of white paper, and drew a few patterns with a thin brush.

There was a method used by the time-traveling predecessors, and she decided to use it as well.These drawings are a mop, a long-handled garbage shovel with a flip cover, a wooden bucket with a twisted mop cover, and a kettle with a shower head.She hesitated for a long time before adding this last one. After all, watering the flowers and the ground with a bucket and a spoon is of course not as convenient as using a shower.

All these things can be made of wood, and the long handle can be made of bamboo poles. It would be more convenient to make the cover of the twisted mop detachable. Now there is no plastic, so we have to make it with wood. It may take more work. The durability will also be poor, but these things are daily necessities, so there is no need to be so demanding. If there is a chance in the future, it is okay to find a blacksmith to make iron.

Early the next morning, she avoided people and found Ermo, handed her the blueprints, and asked her to go to a carpenter's shop in the city to find someone to make it. She also added: "We can make the cloth for the mop at home. Take those Old clothes that are not worn, just tear them into strips and tie them up.” She paused, then lowered her voice and said, “Don’t tell anyone about this, and don’t ask the carpenter’s shop to spread it, and don’t let anyone know about it.” It was my blueprint. I didn't want Ermo to work too hard to come up with these things to help. If Erniang finds out, she will definitely scold me for not doing my job properly." Ermo understood, and felt sour in her heart: "Don't worry, girl. If grandma asks, I will never let her know that you did it."

(End of this chapter)