Chapter 115: The Great Injustice
"Hiss!" It was the sound of Yuan, Wang and Li Yulan all gasping in shock.
They had never bought a piece of cloth before. During the Chinese New Year, they could only buy a few feet of cloth to make a pair of shoes for the men in the family. They had never calculated it and could not figure out that a piece of cloth would cost so much money.
The two pieces of cloth are almost as heavy as the little donkey.
Li Yulan, who had just hoped that her mother might buy her cloth to make new clothes, was no longer so lucky.
Yuan also became depressed, thinking that it would be nice to have a piece of cloth to make shoe uppers.
"Madam, your price is so reasonable that I don't even want to buy it." Qin Fangci told the truth.
The smile on the proprietress's face froze. "A piece of cloth is a bit more expensive. These are all high-quality cotton and linen. If you think it's expensive, you can buy a few feet. I'll sell it by one or two feet."
After a fierce fight, Qin Fangci bought a piece of cotton cloth at the price of 880 wen, and used the dark blue cotton cloth to make a round-necked robe for Pan He.
I bought a piece of light blue linen for Li Baisong and made him a long robe. The piece of linen cost three hundred and ninety coins.
I also bought a piece of brown linen, which was enough to make a set of shorts for Li Lao Da, Li Lao Er and Li Lao San.
As for Qin Fangci, she bought half a piece of indigo linen. When the time came, Qin Fangci would take Li Lao Da, Li Lao Er, Li Lao San, and Li Baisong to become apprentices in an ox cart.
Qin Fangci promised to make a pair of shoes for each family member. She bought scraps of cloth without hesitation. A bag cost twenty cents. Qin Fangci took a look and realized that not only could they make shoes, but she could also make a set of clothes for Sandan, Si Ya and San Ya by putting them together.
Qin Fangci felt a pang of pain when she spent another two taels of silver.
It’s not that I don’t want to feel the pain for a longer time, but since I’ve already decided to spend the money, there’s no point in feeling the pain any longer. It’s better to go back to work and earn money, so just let yourself feel the pain for a while.
"Oh my goodness."
"Mom, we spent more than ten taels today!" Yuan almost whispered when she mentioned ten taels.
You wouldn't know they are so rich if you didn't spend it.
Qin Fangci nodded lightly, without saying that she gave Li Baisong more than one or two taels.
"Go back and work hard. If you spend all your money, you have to work hard to earn it."
"Mom, let's go buy some meat. We can go to the nearby villages when we get back." Yuan said proudly.
"The meat sent from the town is enough. We'll stew it when we get home."
"Shouldn't it be sent to the city tomorrow?"
"That's enough. Let's go. We still have to lead the oxen and donkeys. We can't take more back. No matter how urgent it is, there is no need to rush now."
Yuan felt that she was very anxious.
She was in a hurry every moment, and she also wanted to go to the cloth store and buy a piece of cloth for herself next time.
If you don't have a whole horse, half a horse is also good.
Wang thought about going back to pick up some scraps of cloth with her mother-in-law and taking some time to make some purses. She could make the patterns she had practiced before and take them to the cloth shop next time she went to the city. She asked and found out that a purse with a pattern would cost at least twenty cents.
If she makes ten, she can sell half a piece of cloth.
Li Yulan lamented that she thought she had earned a lot of money, but after going out with her mother, she found that she was nothing and had to work hard for her mother!
She is full of energy now.
Li Baisong and his children happily had a big meal of white rice at Pan He's place.
The children were all very happy, but Mrs. Du, who had just had a big meal of white rice, felt a little guilty and said she couldn't eat anymore.
Li Baisong knew that his sister-in-law had already eaten at Jufulou with his mother, so he did not force her and borrowed a guest room from Pan He for her to rest.
Mrs. Du was too nervous to sleep, so Daya, Erya and Sanya tried to persuade her. Li Bosong said that after he had fed Siya, he would send her back to sleep with Mrs. Du. Then Mrs. Du went to the guest room.
She thought she would be too nervous to sleep, but unexpectedly she fell asleep in just a moment lying on the soft bed.
I'm really tired.
The children were all drowsy after dinner, so Pan He asked someone to open two guest rooms, one for the boys, one for Daya, Sanya and Siya, and Erya went to accompany Mrs. Du.
"Don't you want to take a break?" Pan He looked at Li Baisong with a smile.
Li Baisong didn't respond to Pan He for a moment. He looked at the flowerpot behind Pan He and asked uncertainly, "Mr. Pan, what are the flowers in that flowerpot?"
Pan He followed Li Baisong's gaze and said, "Well, it's the Red Banyan. Your senior brother brought it back to me from the foreign land. He said it looks beautiful when it blooms and the fruits are bright red and festive. He asked me to enjoy it, so I named it Red Banyan. A red fruit from a foreign land is quite fitting."
Pan He looked over suspiciously, "Are you interested in this pot of flowers of mine?"
"Mr. Pan, have you ever eaten red currant?"
"You can't eat it. If you touch the fruit and rub your eyes, you'll go blind. A servant once tried it and his mouth got swollen. He said it was like eating fire, burning all the way from his mouth to his stomach. He didn't dare eat it."
"That's great!" Li Baisong jumped up on the spot excitedly!
After searching for it everywhere, I finally found it without any effort!
Chili was found by him!
Hahaha!
Li Baisong is an introverted person. When he is happy, he just smiles slightly, as if he is just having fun with you. In fact, he is not that happy.
It was rare for Pan He to show his emotions so openly.
"What are you so happy about? Do you know this red currant?
"Sir, if I put red berries instead of dogwood in the jerky, would it taste better?"
"this……"
"Sir, the servant who ate this red currant fruit is still alive, right?"
"Alive..." Pan He smacked his lips, thinking of the spicy dried meat with pepper leaves, it seemed possible.
"How long has he been feeling unwell? Are there any other symptoms besides what you just mentioned?"
Pan He: "...I only have this one pot. I had three pots before, but one died. And when I was traveling all the way, another one died."
Li Bosong: "So, sir, are you still willing to give up this only seedling?"
Pan He: “…”
Although he does not like this flower as much as plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum, it is also a token of his eldest disciple's love.
Find a flower for him in that desolate place.
Pan He looked at the red bananas, then at Li Baisong who was staring eagerly...
"Okay. When you become his disciple, I'll give it to you in the name of your senior brother. I don't think he would mind if he knew."
"Thank you, sir. We'll look up the almanac and choose a date when we get home today."
"Haha... So you haven't checked the date yet?" Pan He looked gloomy.
Li Baisong laughed awkwardly, "Sir, how about you look for one now? I don't seem to have an old almanac at home."
Pan He: “…”
Is he really going to take this kid as his apprentice?
When Li Baisong and his men left Pan's house, Pan He's smile made people's scalps tingle.
"Boy, I'll be waiting for you in three days."
Li Bosong bowed and said, "I will not let you down, sir. You don't have to see me off. Please stay."
Pan He: “…”
The family reunited, and upon learning that the children had also eaten a good meal, Yuan and Wang said, "..."
So, are they the only two who are enemies today?
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