GBP Chapter 492 What kind of child is this?
Chapter 492 What kind of child is this?
When the group returned home,
Old Lady Hua looked at the new clothes her third daughter-in-law bought for her and said, "Oh, you are such a spendthrift. Didn't you make me a satin dress? Why did you buy this again? Oh, I can't take it anymore. My heart aches."
Shen Youyou sat cross-legged on the kang: "Grandma, if you feel pain in your heart, you can find a chance to wear it more. Anyway, this dress cannot be returned. If you wear it one more day, you will lose less."
"Yes, mother, it's New Year's Day, and other aunties and sisters have new clothes to wear, so I can't let you be left without any!
Look at my dad, he happily took it and tried it on. He had already bought it, so why was he still hesitating? "
Hearing this, Old Mrs. Hua rolled her eyes at her son, turned around and walked away with her clothes in her arms, groaning.
Li Jingshu, who had been silent the whole time, smiled and said, "This old lady is just stubborn."
Shen Zhiqiu followed up by saying, "That's right, just wear the clothes you buy, and the money you earn is there to spend."
But don’t be fooled by his casual words. When he saw his daughter holding out the two sets of clothes, his hands were shaking again:
"What the hell is only forty taels?"
"Forty taels is worth it. Look, although these are three sets of clothes, the outer garments are double-sided and in different colors, so they are equivalent to two sets of clothes.
You can wear two long robes inside and this outer shirt together, and you can wear this dress in different ways. Think about it, is it expensive? "
As soon as Shen Youyou finished speaking, Shen Luming followed up: "Not only that, there is a big treasure in Dad's clothes!"
"What big darling, why do you make me even more uneasy?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Zhiqiu went to see what was wrapped in his clothes, but the expression on his face didn't look like surprise at all, but rather a little flustered.
"How much is this book? Why are you buying it for me?"
"It doesn't matter how much it costs. What matters is that this is my New Year's gift to you. So, since I bought you such expensive clothes, you have to read this book as well."
Shen Zhiqiu: “…”
He really wanted to say, "Who asked you to buy it for me? Even if the clothes are expensive, I can wear them more when I go out for social events. But you spent several taels of silver to buy a book? Aren't you cheating me?"
Even though she saw through his thoughts, her daughter acted as if she didn't understand and continued to fool him: "Our business will grow bigger and bigger in the future. If you don't pass the exam and become an official, our family will not be able to control it.
Besides, it is too risky to give up writing and join the army, so you can only pick up your books and at least pass the examination to become an official.
At the very least, if you pass the imperial examination and become a Jinshi, with our abilities, we can help you rise to prominence."
"You and I?"
Shen Zhiqiu had no choice but to pick up the book, but he didn't open it. Just looking at the thick cover gave him a headache.
But his daughter didn't give him a chance to refuse and took her brother out directly.
Shen Zhiqiu sat down on the kang, staring at the book with his eyes fixed on it: "What kind of kid is this? He actually forced his own father to study?"
I just thought that basically several workshops are on track and there is no need to keep an eye on them every day. They can build new houses for them to live in after the New Year and in the spring.
I've had some pretty relaxing days these past few months, having fun chatting with everyone.
He didn't expect that his own daughter could really cause him trouble.
Li Jingshu looked at Old Shen's expression of despair and couldn't help laughing:
"You really should read this book. Your daughter has spent nearly fifty taels of silver on you today. Not to mention anything else, she is not so willing to spend even that much on buying clothes for herself.
Besides, you should know what your daughter is thinking. She just wants to make more money and live a convenient life in ancient times.
There are still many things to be worked out in the future, if you don’t take the exam to become an official, you really won’t be able to catch up.”
After saying this, Li Jingshu patted her on the shoulder and said:
"You must read this book thoroughly, otherwise you will be letting down your daughter's heart that hopes her father will become successful."
Shen Zhiqiu felt like he was stabbed countless times in the heart: "Hmm? Why does this sound so familiar?"
When it comes to studying, he is really scared.
Although we have ancient memories and the knowledge from those books in our heads, who dares to say that with this knowledge in our heads, we can pass the imperial examinations or become Jinshi?
The original owner himself was just a scholar, and it was even harder to pass the examinations to become a juren or jinshi. Could he really count on him?
You have to know that in his previous life, although he was not stupid, he really didn't like studying.
Since I was young, I was criticized by my teachers: "I don't pay attention to my studies and I can't sit still."
Could it be that after traveling through time once, he could study earnestly? He himself did not believe this.
But he also understood what his wife said, and he knew his own daughter's temper even better.
That child has never been content with being ordinary since he was young. This is because the Daqing Dynasty did not allow women to take the imperial examinations.
If there was any request for women to take the imperial examination, he would dare to say that his daughter would definitely take the exam without hesitation.
But people really don't allow girls to take the imperial examinations, so his daughter put all her attention on business. From her usual mutterings, we know that she is very ambitious!
But in this world, common people are at the mercy of others.
Even if he was an imperial merchant, it was still okay to deal with ordinary minor officials, but if he faced those royal relatives, powerful officials, and aristocratic families, it would be really not enough.
Especially since you are a royal merchant, isn’t that how it’s played out in TV dramas?
If the prince wants to seize the throne, he has to recruit soldiers and horses?
He had to use money to pave the way, but the prince's money didn't come from the wind, so he had to bribe people.
Therefore, the richer the imperial merchants are, the more likely they are to be targeted.
Even if they randomly list a crime against you, your entire family may be executed.
Hey, Shen Zhiqiu stood up and put the book carefully on the bookshelf. He would read it, but let’s talk about the time later!
Aren't we still at war with the north? If we want to unify the country and establish a new country, we won't know when that will happen.
"Hey, this prodigal son, why not buy something else but books!"
At the same time, Mrs. Hua was also in her room complaining to her husband: "This spendthrift daughter-in-law dares to buy expensive clothes."
But Old Man Shen disagreed with this. He said the old man had already tried the new clothes and they fit him perfectly.
At this moment, he placed the satin dress bought by his third daughter-in-law on the kang, spread it out and looked at it, as if he couldn't look at it enough.
"Don't be ungrateful. The clothes that the third daughter-in-law bought for you are more expensive than those she bought for herself."
But the old lady is stubborn!
"Who asked her to buy such expensive clothes for me? I'm an old woman, so I might as well buy expensive clothes for myself. Just think about it, this whole set costs thirty taels of silver. I'm so upset..."
The old man didn't plan to persuade her anymore. He saw that his wife was just ungrateful for what she had. How many daughters-in-law would be willing to spend money on their parents?
I would only try to please you if you are already very capable and I am counting on inheriting your money.
For someone like the third son's wife, she doesn't expect money from you, nor does she expect you to take care of the children. She doesn't want anything from you, but she still cares about you, which is already very good.
So Father Shen understood and shouted directly to the other two rooms:
"The eldest daughter-in-law, the fourth daughter-in-law, and the third daughter-in-law have bought the clothes, so you don't have to buy any. Please take some time to make a new pair of shoes for me and your mother."
After a while, the other two daughters-in-law shouted from both sides:
"Yes, Dad, we will make a pair for each of you tomorrow. We will make the new sneakers we developed. They will be more comfortable to wear."
In fact, it was midnight and Old Lady Hua had not fallen asleep yet. She was lying on her side with her hand still on her cloak.
The old lady couldn't sleep, and she pondered for most of the night. Finally, she sighed: "To her, the third daughter-in-law is more generous than the third son!"
The 29th day of the twelfth lunar month is also known as "Little New Year's Eve".
All the workshops have stopped working. This is because the villagers have been working overtime and have caught up with the production, so the amount handed over to the court is more than enough.
At this time, in the village square, there was a row of tables.
In front of each table sat two young men and women from the nine clans. Next to them was a bamboo basket filled with silver coins, including loose change and copper coins.
The villagers in the audience looked at them happily, and Shen Youyou couldn't hold back her laughter.
"It's time to pay wages. Those who have called out their names will come up in order to receive their wages! Don't forget to take your New Year's benefits after receiving your wages.
As soon as the words fell, the applause and cheers became louder.
Of course, there is no way to avoid this. From ancient times to the present, it is estimated that no one would be unhappy when receiving wages.
The men of the nine clans were not idle either. Today they were divided into two groups. The older ones stayed at home to receive guests.
People coming in and out are all bringing New Year gifts.
Chen Dongjia sent two cans of honey, two boxes of apples and two boxes of grapes.
The second brother who was sent over also said, "Give it to the kids to eat and play with."
Zhou Qian and his colleagues stopped working and returned to their home in the county to celebrate the New Year. After all, his mother and eldest brother's family were all in the county, and they sent him a few fox skins before leaving.
What they didn't expect was that many businessmen who had cooperated with them in the provincial capital and the four surrounding counties also sent them New Year gifts.
Everyone was a little flattered. They thought they were just partners, but they sent them New Year gifts.
Of course, gifts can be big or small. Some people give candied fruit and pastries, while others give longan, peanuts, dates, glutinous rice, etc.
Mr. Shen gave all these people his own fans and meat dumplings in return, as a sign of reciprocity.
However, speaking of reciprocity, another group of men from the nine clans drove animal carts to the residence of Duke Fu, the residence of Lord Mao, the residence of Lord Wei, the residence of the two managers of the Ministry of Works.
When the military supplies were handed over to the Warehouse Office, several officials in charge whom Shen Zhiqiu knew also delivered them.
Of course, the magistrate and the county magistrate of Fang County were not left out either, and all of them were given as gifts, including local specialties from their family assets.
Early in the morning, Shen Zhiqiu personally led the team and set off with carts full of "local specialties".
The women of the Jiu clan were even busier, steaming buns, rice cakes, tofu buns, and jujube flower steamed buns.
This time the old ladies were not stingy. Except for the rice cakes which were made of glutinous rice, the rest were all fine noodles and dry food.
Moreover, they are extremely skillful in molding the steamed buns into various shapes, which are both beautiful and delicious.