Chapter 17 Thank you for your kindness
Although the Changshoufang where the Li family is located is not full of rich people, they are all wealthy people, but they can ride in a carriage. There are more than a dozen servants accompanying him, but there are none.
So, when Qian Langjun and his party came to the door of Bencaotang, the neighbors around the Li family came out with cattail leaf fans to watch the excitement in the bright sun, and a dense circle of people gathered around them.
However, the neighbors were still very polite. They just stood aside and watched, discussing in a low voice, whose family this is, which can afford a carriage and servants. I don’t know what big things the Li family has done. It's a good thing that such a character comes to the door with so many gifts.
Yes, these dozen servants are all holding gifts in their hands, pastry boxes with multiple layers of exquisite carvings, and cloth that looks very valuable. I don’t know what is in the remaining wooden boxes. , nothing more than valuable things.
Li Sanniang looked at the battle and sighed with emotion. There was indeed a natural gap between the common people and the aristocratic bureaucracy in this ancient feudal society.
The two families hurriedly greeted each other, and Father Li greeted them to go home. Brother Li and Brother Li handed over their hands to the surrounding neighbors one by one, asking everyone to pay attention to safety, don't block the road, and patrol the streets if you turn around. It’s hard to explain when it comes.
In this way, everyone dispersed one by one under the pressure of persuasion and patrolling. The familiar and bold person even asked Brother Li, who was so grand and why did he bring gifts to Li's house? .
Brother Li could only smile and told everyone to watch the children and stop touching them.
Qian Langjun and his party sat down in the main hall, and asked the servants to put down the gifts one by one, and then asked them to follow the carriage back. It was agreed that the carriage would come to pick them up when the time was up.
After all, how young the Li family is, they didn't know in advance that they would receive so many people. Fortunately, these servants were here to give gifts, otherwise Mother Li would not have known how to deal with it.
Li's father was chatting with Qian Langjun, and Qian Langjun said that since Li Sanniang saved his young man, with such a relationship, Li's father should call him "Yuanwu".
"How can this be done? Qian Langjun can't do it."
"Uncle, what can't be done? Let alone calling him a name. If uncle agrees, I still want to I accepted Sanniang as my sister!”
After hearing what Qian Langjun said, the Li family was surprised. Everyone in the Li family looked at each other in confusion.
Although it was true that he had saved a young man and it was enough to come to the house with heavy gifts to express his gratitude, why should he also add acknowledgment?
Nowadays, acknowledging relatives is not just a matter of talk. It is a serious matter. You have to go to the ancestral hall to tell your ancestors and then add them to the family tree. It is true that if there is any crime or honor in the future, To be shouldered together.
This is no child’s play!
Although Brother Li is from Jinwu Guard, he is still at the bottom, so he is not particularly well-informed, let alone the rest of the Li family.
Why does Mr. Qian attach so much importance to Li Sanniang for saving his young man?
Because he really only has one single seedling!
Qian Langjun was the second child of the family. He was born to Qian’s mother, who was nearly forty years old. She was frail since she was a child and was afraid that she would not be able to support him, so he named him "Yuanwu" in the hope of good health. grow up.
Perhaps due to the blessing of the name buff, Qian Langjun gradually became no different from ordinary people. Later, he married his wife, Lady Su, and gave birth to Qian Xiaolang.
Originally, Qian Xiaolang might have younger brothers and sisters, but Qian Langjun followed his father to Jiangnan to investigate the case. On the way, he encountered water bandits. I don’t know if he was really unlucky or ambushed. He was stabbed and narrowly escaped death. , but can no longer have heirs.
Under this premise, the importance of Qian Xiaolang, the only male, is obvious.
In the ancient feudal society, there are still some people who can be free and easy and don't care that they don't have a male to inherit their surname. In the future, there will be no one to burn paper, burn paper and offer incense to the grave, but they are too few. At least Qian Langjun is not this kind of person.
Therefore, the Qian family attaches great importance to Li Sanniang's rescue, and is willing to use a "godsister" quota to express their gratitude.
Of course, it is impossible to separate these words from the Li family.
"Qian Langjun, how could I, Li Sanniang, do anything like this? It was a coincidence that I rescued Qian Xiaolang. I believe that if other people encounter this situation, they will never be able to help. Refuse.”
“But Sanniang, you are the only one who really saved Xiaolang!”
Every time Mrs. Qian thought of Qian Xiaolang's face turning red and pale from holding back, she would break out in a cold sweat. For the past few days at home, she would wake up in the middle of the day and night to touch Qian Xiaolang's breath and feel it. Only when you exhale warmly can you feel at ease.
"Sanniang, it's not easy for you and Erlang to recognize each other. How about you recognize each other as my relatives? There's nothing wrong with that, right?"
Li Sanniang really feels like a duck and is going to be raped. It's on the shelves.
"Ms. Qian, I just reconciled with my ex-husband a few days ago and brought my son home. However, I met you and Qian Xiaolang on the way, and by chance, I saved him. Qian Xiaolang deserved his life. You shouldn't refuse, it will bring good luck! Originally, it was very inappropriate to accept these gifts from you, but Sanniang shamelessly accepted the heavy gift of thanks. Sanniang deserves it.”
“Sanniang’s great kindness, my Qian family will remember it! The gift is a little thought from my family, please don’t worry about it, I won’t mention it anymore. But it’s time for Xiao Lang to kowtow to Sanniang and thank her for saving her life!”
As Qian Langjun said, he asked Qian Xiaolang to kneel down in front of Li Sanniang. Li Sanniang could neither walk nor hide, but she suffered from Qian Xiaolang all her life.
Brother Li introduced the four little ones and little Luzhu'er one by one. It was probably that the Qian family had inquired about it before. Qian Langjun asked the little girl who stayed behind to carry pens, ink, paper and inkstones. A wooden box was presented as a meeting gift.
Lady Qian gave Lu Zhuer a delicately embroidered purse, but she was too embarrassed to open it and see what was inside. Facing Qian Xiaolang, Li Sanniang was well prepared. She had long thought that bureaucrats and educated people like them would do this, so Li Sanniang went to the gold and silver shop in advance to buy ten taels of auspicious and wishful thinking. I went to buy a more exquisite wallet bag, and then I took it out and gave it to Qian Xiaolang.
The experience was finally over. Father Li, Brother Li, and Brother Li invited Qian Langjun to have tea and gossip again. Li Sanniang took Lady Qian, Mother Li, and Sister-in-law Li to the secluded area. The church chatted and drank tea, and introduced Xiao Luzhu'er to Qian Xiaolang. Neither of them recognized the stranger, and was led by a girl who had not left to see Xiao Huang.
Sister-in-law Li went to the kitchen and told the cook who had been invited long ago to start cooking. After hearing this, Master Wang ordered the guy who was cooking the fire to start the fire. He really started the pot and burned the oil. The moment he sprinkled the green onions, the aroma of the green onions was overwhelming. It hits your nose.
This pot does not belong to the Li family. It was brought by the family. Even the stove was built by myself in advance. Seeing this, Sister-in-law Li suddenly felt that the money was not wasted and the pot has not been cooked yet. , the scent alone makes people drool.
Two tables were divided for lunch. Li’s father, Qian Langjun, and the others shared a table. They also opened a pot of mint julep that Li Sanniang and Brother Li said they wanted to drink when they left last time. The four little ones were also at the table. Except for Li Dalang who had a glass of wine, the other three little ones were indeed without it.
Mother Li and Mrs. Qian were at the table. Because Qian Xiaolang and Xiao Luzhu'er were still young, they both sat with their respective aunties.
Li Sanniang felt that the chef’s cooking was very delicious. It was the most delicious meal she had ever eaten in such a long time. I can’t say it was both delicious and delicious, but the taste was amazing.
But it is estimated that Qian’s family, who eats every day without getting tired of fine meats and fine details, will not think it is very delicious, but their self-cultivation allows them to still act like it is delicious.
Qian Xiaolang probably followed Aye Aniang to eat at a non-relative’s house for the first time. He met Lu Zhu’er of the same age and played with Xiao Huang together. He was very happy and watched the food. There are quite a few.
After dinner, everyone drank another cup of tea. When Qian Xiaolang and Xiao Luzhu'er were too sleepy to open their eyes, the carriage from the Qian family to pick them up finally arrived.
Mother Li really had a headache and didn’t know what to give in return. Li Sanniang said directly, just give the prepared pastries, wine, sugar, and tea. There is nothing shameful. Our family is not as wealthy as others, so there is no If you need to cover it up, just do whatever it takes.
Mother Li thought it was right after hearing this, so she returned the four gifts she had prepared in advance. She gave money to the family at the door and got on the carriage. After watching them go away, they returned home.
You cannot underestimate the backward entertainment industry of ancient civilians. The ability to pay attention to gossip and spread it is comparable to the Internet era, and it is growing exponentially.
In fact, there were many entertainment industries at this time, including storytellers, singers, dancers, and acrobats. However, this was not something that ordinary people could afford. They had to have enough money at home. Only people of this age are willing to bear it.
So, before the door of the hospital was closed, neighbors were already coming out of the crack in the door to ask Mother Li.
Father Li ordered the rest sign to be put up and there would be no classes in the afternoon. He drank at noon and was very sleepy.
The whole family finally saw off their distinguished guests, and they felt relieved. They had nothing to worry about, and they had just had a full meal, so they felt sleepy.
After catching up on their sleep, everyone in the Li family gathered in the main hall. From the oldest to the youngest, everyone was full of energy watching Mother Li and Sister-in-law Li split the gifts!
Yes, it is a gift from the Qian family.
According to Li Sanniang's wishes, just open these gifts and share them with everyone. Anyway, she and Lu Zhu'er live at home now, so they should be regarded as a benefit for everyone.
As soon as the pastry box was opened, a crispy aroma wafted out. It actually looked better than the pastries in the perfect gift box given by the shopkeeper of Xiangguiji two days ago. It was probably made in the Qian family's own kitchen, as they were very willing to put in oil.
Mother Li took two layers and gave one to each person. Then she closed the lid and said she would save it for later.
Li Sanniang got a mung bean cake, which was crispy on the outside and mung beans like fine sand on the inside. It was sweet but not too sweet, and had a rich texture. It was really delicious!
Seeing that this piece of cloth was for adult men, he gave it to Father Li and others for later use in making clothes.
Sister-in-law Li opened another wooden box and almost blinded everyone, because it was full of silver ingots, with two layers, ten on each layer.
Mother Li picked up thousands of taels, looked at them, and counted them again, "Officially made, fifty taels, twenty, this is one thousand taels of silver!"
The whole family was shocked!
This is a huge amount of money for each of them!
Oh, no, except for Lu Zhuer, Lu Zhuer was not shocked at all. She was playing with Xiao Huang with the wooden chicken in one of the wooden boxes.
"Click", Mother Li closed the lid of the wooden box, letting the charming and dazzling silvery white disappear from everyone's eyes.
"This is the money given by the Qian family to your little sister as a thank you. It is not for our Li family. It will be given to your little sister later. Don't be jealous!"
Mother Li looked at it! He said to Brother Li and Brother Li.
Thank you for reading.
(End of this chapter)