Ling Jiheng put the mutton slices into the pot, and soon the meat changed color.
He picked up a piece of food with chopsticks and put it in Chi Xingyue's bowl. Zhou Chengyu smiled and joked, "I didn't expect that you and your wife have such a good relationship!"
Ling Jiheng nodded: "She deserves the friendship of sharing weal and woe."
Zhou Chengyu ate the meat with a smile, but his mind kept drifting to Cui Wan'er who was working hard in the mushroom flower bed in the cellar.
He shook his head to get rid of this inexplicable scene, but out of the corner of his eye he saw Xiao He coming out of the small kitchen and looking under the iron pot in the yard.
Ling Jiheng followed his gaze and took the initiative to explain: "There are many injured people at home, and they can't eat spicy food. Cook some light noodles for them."
Zhou Chengyu said "hmm", thinking that the Ling family was too kind.
Mutton noodle soup, who can treat guests with such high standards? He is worthy of being the richest man in Jiangnan.
However, he did not doubt the source of the other party's money. After all, he knew from a casual inquiry that they had earned several thousand taels by selling couplets.
It’s enough for an ordinary family to spend for several lifetimes. What’s wrong with the Ling family eating and drinking lavishly? It’s not a waste.
Thinking of this, I couldn't help but look forward to it. Without the shackles of land tax, how will they develop?
Will it be possible to re-establish the richest family, the Ling family?
Of course, I didn't ask that question. The extreme cold hadn't passed yet, and the capital was...
It will probably take a long time to know the answer!
The group ate and drank until very late, and then ended the dinner.
Zhou Chengyu followed Ling Jiheng to Qingfeng Courtyard to chat, and Chi Xingyue made tea for them in the ear room.
Although the most common tea leaves were used, the teapot used by Chi Xingyue had been soaked in spiritual spring water for a long time, and thus had been contaminated with a lot of spiritual energy. The tea brewed therein was fragrant and mellow, and was the best way to relieve greasiness.
Zhou Chengyu lowered his voice and said, "We've made some discoveries in Black Wind Village. As you said, we've found something good."
Because Chi Xingyue was there, Zhou Chengyu didn't explain it clearly, but Ling Jiheng understood what he meant.
He nodded. "It's good to have a discovery. The roads are covered with snow these days, making it inconvenient to travel long distances. When spring comes and the flowers bloom, I'm sure someone will come from Shangjing."
Of course, we cannot rule out the possibility that the other party will do the opposite.”
Chi Xingyue understood what the two were doing, bowed, and went next door to find Shu Muyun.
My mother-in-law has been studying embroidery lately and has made some great progress. Chi Xingyue acted like a spoiled brat and asked her to help make a cheongsam for her. She even embroidered it with beautiful patterns.
Chi Xingyue looked at the fine stitches and hugged her in surprise: "Mom, you are so kind to me. This is so beautiful!"
Shu Muyun smiled and patted her head, but he didn't quite understand: "How do you wear this? Look, your arms are exposed and your legs are not covered.
The waist is so thin, and the sides are open to the thighs."
After saying that, he glared at Chi Xingyue and said, "Have you ever seen any decent woman dressed like this?"
Chi Xingyue smiled and whispered in Shu Muyun's ear: "Mom, this is not for wearing outside, this is for my husband to see!"
Shu Muyun: "......"
His old face suddenly turned red with shame.
But if you think about it carefully, it's really pretty. The young couple fooling around in the house can also enhance their relationship.
He raised his hand and poked Chi Xingyue's nose: "Naughty!"
But I decided to make one for myself.
To be honest, she has never worn such slim-fitting clothes.
Asked Chi Xingyue: "Is there anything else you want? Since I have nothing to do recently, I will make it for you!"
Chi Xingyue's eyes rolled and he drew a design on paper. It was a horse-faced skirt.
Shu Muyun looked at the picture on the paper and opened his mouth in surprise: "Daughter-in-law, what's going on in your head? This skirt is so beautiful!"
It is very similar to the popular dresses of the Yong Dynasty, but more exquisite than those worn by the noble ladies of the Yong Dynasty.
Chi Xingyue did not dare to take credit for herself. She said that she had read a book and heard that someone made a skirt out of the shape of a building and wore it, so she imagined what kind of building could be made into a skirt.
After much research, they found that the tower-like building protruding next to the city looked like a horse face.
This skirt has four stiles in front and back, which overlap with each other. At first glance, it does look somewhat similar to a city wall.
Shu Muyun was simple-minded and easily believed her words.
Taking the blueprint, she discussed with Chi Xingyue how to make the skirt, what fabric to use, how to handle the details, and what flowers to embroider on the skirt.
When she came to the conclusion, she sighed: "If this skirt were sold in Jiangning, it would definitely set off a trend among the noble ladies of the aristocratic families.
It's a pity that Youzhou City is poor and has few wealthy families."
Chi Xingyue didn't care: "It doesn't matter, our family is not short of money, let's just treat it as pleasing ourselves.
Besides, why is the trend spreading from the south to the north? We can still stir up the situation in Yunrou County."
Of course, the last sentence was said in a whisper, for fear that Zhou Chengyu next door might overhear it and think too much.
Shu Muyun patted Chi Xingyue's arm and scolded her with a smile, "What nonsense are you talking about? Aren't you afraid of bringing disaster to your family?"
Chi Xingyue laughed and discussed with the other party: "Mom, let's use the best silk to make a few more pieces, and when the weather gets warmer, we can show them off in the county.
Those ladies will definitely be interested. When the time comes, they can place an order with us and make a small profit.
Of course, in addition to silk, there is also cotton. Although cotton has a less drapey feel, it is cheaper.
We can think of ways to add some decoration to the hem of the skirt to make it smooth. This way, the horse-faced skirt can also become popular among ordinary people."
Shu Muyun nodded: "I'll make two first to see the effect."
Chi Xingyue said "hmm" and put his arm around Shu Muyun to express his gratitude.
After Zhou Chengyu left, she took the cheongsam back to the west room and showed it off to Ling Jiheng: "It looks good, doesn't it? My mother made it for me."
Ling Jiheng nodded: "It looks good!"
His eyes were somewhat dangerous, and his voice was full of temptation: "Do you want to try it to see if it fits?"
Without even looking up, Chi Xingyue reached out and touched the embroidery on the clothes: "Of course it fits, Mom made it according to my measurements. What, you want to see me wearing it?"
"Hmm!" He did not hide his little thoughts at all.
Chi Xingyue gave Ling Jiheng a look, blew out the candle, and led him into the space.
She went straight to the dormitory, took off her cotton jacket and put on a freshly made cheongsam.
It's really unexpected that Shu Muyun is really talented. He can make such well-fitting clothes just by relying on Chi Xingyue's oral instructions and a few freehand drawings.
Chi Xingyue found her high heels and stood in front of the mirror to show them off.
The lake-blue satin made her skin look as white as snow, and her waist was so slender that it could be held in one hand.
The whole body is plump where it should be plump, and perky where it should be perky.
There is just one thing: her face is too young and she doesn't have the charm that a cheongsam beauty should have.
Chi Xingyue sighed and decided to take off her clothes and wear them again when she was older.
Ling Jiheng, who was waiting outside the door, didn't see his young wife come out for a long time, so he knocked on the door and rushed in.
I was amazed by her curvy figure.
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