After returning to the house, Chen Ahfu sorted out the satins that Manager Luo had given him. In addition to the six pieces of whole material that he would take back to his hometown to make clothes for the embroidery workshop, there were still some scattered materials left.
Comparing the size of the fabric, Chen Afu decided to make a navy blue half-sleeved long collar for Alu and a moon-white long gown for Dabao. Thinking that Chen Agui and Gao were both very nice people, he also made a turquoise jacket and a light yellow skirt for Daya.
The light crimson and snow-white satin were given to Chen Aman, so that she could make a white middle-length coat and a light crimson skirt, which would go perfectly with the azure short-sleeved double-breasted jacket.
Wang asked Chen Afu to make a half-sleeved jacket with the three-foot-long scarlet satin, and Chen Afu nodded. Although the scarlet jacket was a bit too bright, it would still look good if it was made a little shorter and paired with a moon-white middle shirt and long skirt. I have moon-white satin at home, so I'll make it when I get home.
The dark green satin was used to make a quilted waistcoat for Wang.
Chen Aman was so happy holding the two pieces of satin that he could not help but smile.
Chen Ahfu liked this cute and hardworking little cousin very much. It would be great if she lived in Xiangluo Village, so that he could have another sister and best friend. Although Ah Lan was good, they were not close because of Hu and her introverted personality.
Several people stayed in the small room doing needlework until Zhang called them for dinner.
After dinner, Chen Dabao was sent back by Qingbo.
In his hands, he also held two bags of candy sent by the Chu family, eight pens and four ink sticks. He also took out two purses from his bosom, saying that they were sent by the old Marquis Chu. Each purse contained six two-cent silver ingots.
Chen Ah-fu then gave Chen Shi a bag of candy, two pens, and two ink sticks. Chen Shi refused the candy and told her to keep it to give to people in her hometown. People in the countryside would definitely like the food in the city, and these candies were from the capital and the provincial capital. Chen Shi accepted the two pens and two ink sticks, saying that they were good things and would be kept for Chen Ah-tang to use when he took the exam for the scholar degree.
At night, Dabao, who was lying on the kang, told them that the old Marquis Chu was like an old child, and he particularly liked sweet food, especially the snowball glutinous rice dates, and he said that they should make more of these sweet dates. Moreover, he only gave a few snowball glutinous rice dates to sister Yan'er, and did not allow others to eat them. Even Uncle Chu was scolded for trying two of them, saying that Uncle Chu was too big a man but still so greedy...
The others laughed a lot. Chen Ahfu thought that it must be very funny to see the serious Chu Lingxuan being scolded for being greedy.
The next day, Chen Afu and Dabao were accompanied by Chen Ayu to go out to play in the street and buy things to take back home. They were going back the day after tomorrow, and there were so many relatives and friends to send off.
Wang didn't like shopping, and Chen Afu didn't want her to go. Now Dingzhou Prefecture had just changed its governor, and notices were posted everywhere, and the people were often discussing it.
Before leaving, Wang gave Chen Ahfu three taels of silver and said, "You have already spent so much money, so use this money to buy things. Your grandma already has a silver hairpin, so remember to buy your uncle and brother Agui something nice to show off..."
Chen Shi also gave Chen Ayu a few coins and a few hundred coins to help him choose the right price. He also paid for all the food and snacks on the street, and bought some nice gifts for Old Lady Chen and Chen Ye. Afu was a girl, and Dabao was young, so they had to walk less and ride more...
Chen Ayu said, "My son knows."
Chen A-man wanted to go and play with them, but Zhang refused and said angrily, "You are ignorant. Your brother is not at home. Who will do the work if you leave?"
Chen Aman had no choice but to go to the kitchen to wash the dates with tears in her eyes. Now the grocery store in her hometown has also started selling this snack, and it is very popular.
The tour guide Chen Ayu was very competent. He first took them to visit the main gate of the military and political office of Dingzhou Prefecture. He knew that all the people who came from the countryside wanted to see what the house where the high officials lived looked like. Even if they couldn't see the house, they would still be able to feast their eyes on the main gate.
Because of the special strategic location of Dingzhou Prefecture, although it is not a provincial capital, a general was appointed here, and Chu Lingxuan was the lieutenant general under the general. The prefect of Dingzhou was also a fourth-rank official, unlike the prefects of other prefectures other than the provincial capital, who were only fourth-rank or fifth-rank officials, and even the prefects of small prefectures in remote areas were still sixth-rank officials.
Looking at the towering military headquarters and the soldiers in uniform holding swords and guns at the gate from afar, Dabao's eyes were filled with awe. He asked Chen Afu, "Mom, is Uncle Chu doing business there?"
Chen Ahfu said uncertainly, "Well, it's possible. Mother doesn't know either."
After looking at the majestic red gate and the tall courtyard wall, Chen Ayu called a mule cart and they rode a few streets to the prefectural government office.
The people guarding the gate were not soldiers, but yamen runners, who were equally majestic.
Chen Ayu said proudly, "I heard that the new prefect is from our Sanqing County, and his hometown is Zhaojia Village in Linfeng Town, which is only a few miles away from Xiangluo Village."
Chen Ayu and his siblings grew up in the provincial capital. The whole Xiangluo Village knew that Mr. Chen was once the son-in-law of the Wang family, but he had no idea at all.
Chen Ahfu snorted coldly, "He won't recognize us even if we get closer. Let's go."
A high-ranking official from Zhaojia Village, Linfeng Town? Chen Dabao's clever mind turned a few times and felt that something was wrong. Before his little head could react, he was pulled away by his mother, who said that they were going to have a good meal. The good food immediately drove away the confusion in Dabao's mind, and he hurriedly walked with his short legs to follow his mother.
Chen Ayu saw that his cousin was not interested in his idol, so he had to follow her in frustration. He didn't know why he went home excitedly to tell his parents a few days ago, but his parents were not interested and did not allow him to talk about these important events in the court at home.
They took a car and went directly to the most prosperous West Street in Dingzhou Prefecture. Chen Afu had been here several times before, but he had no time to think about it. Now, everything that needed to be done was done, and this day was purely for fun and shopping, so Chen Afu and Dabao had a very relaxing time.
Whenever Dabao asked what he wanted to eat, Chen Ayu would rush to pay for it, and would never allow Chen Afu to pay, saying confidently, "How can a woman pay when there is a man here?"
Dabao was also sensible, and the food he wanted was not expensive, which saved Chen Ayu's face while not letting him spend too much.
Chen Afu also bought some snacks, candies, pens, hair ornaments, and ribbons, and bought a set of camel-colored silk clothes for Chen Ye and Chen Agui. At the same time, he also bought a set of this inferior quality silk clothes for each of his family members. Satin is too gorgeous, and it is only suitable for wearing during the New Year and other festivals.
In view of Chen Ye's status in Chen Ming's mind, he still bought Chen Ye a jade-mouthed pine wood pipe, which cost one tael and two cents of silver.
The few of them played until the sun set and then went home contentedly.
The next morning, Luo Fang said that a carriage would come to pick them up to go to Chu's house the next morning, and then go back to the countryside together. He also said that the old marquis had taken almost all the glutinous rice dates, and his master asked Chen Afu to make some more for his sister to eat on the way.
Then, he took out another ten kilograms of dates.
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