Qingyao lost a tooth, and the little girl, who loves beauty, doesn't want to go out.
Jiang Yue didn't try to persuade her much, but she repeatedly told her that she must never, ever open the door to strangers.
Don't worry, Mother.
Qingyao covered her mouth and nodded obediently.
Because breakfast hadn't been made, Jiang Yue went back to her room, pretending to get some snacks, and left some cookies and candy for her daughter.
"Woof woof woof~"
As for poor Little White, it looked at its mistress with anticipation.
"Renren, I'll bring you some bones when I go home for lunch!"
Jiang Yue said that as long as it guards the house well, it won't be a big deal if it goes hungry for a while. She will buy it bones when she comes back!
"Woof woof woof~"
As if understanding, Little White immediately stopped wagging its tail, lay down on the ground, and looked pitifully at its owner...
Watching her brothers and mother leave home one after another, Qingyao bolted the door, remembering her mother's words: "Don't open the door to strangers!"
On a country lane, the eldest Zhou and the youngest Zhou, each carrying a large sack, were drenched in sweat as they said:
"Sister-in-law, is it safe for Yao Yao to be home alone? Why don't you bring her to the old house so that the little girl can play with her?"
"It's okay, my Yao Yao is obedient. I told her not to open the door to strangers, and Xiao Bai is at home, so there's nothing to be afraid of."
Even so, Jiang Yue still worried about her daughter.
Oh well, what can you do? The little girl just loves to look pretty.
The three sisters-in-law arrived at the village entrance chatting and laughing as they waited for the oxcart. Everyone who saw them greeted them with smiles.
But more than anything, it was curiosity—curiosity about what the eldest and youngest Zhou women were carrying on their backs.
"These little gadgets I made are just getting in the way at home. I'll see if I can exchange them for some household items in town."
Little Zhou ignored everyone, while Big Zhou was more docile and, being the eldest sister-in-law, had many concerns and managed to deal with them somewhat reluctantly.
Jiang Yue, on the other hand, exudes an imposing aura without anger. Just standing there, a single glance from her is enough to deter many people.
Fortunately, Wu Jiahu drove the oxcart and soon came into view. The three sisters-in-law waved and got on one after another...
"Tsk tsk, look, when one person attains enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven."
"What do you mean?"
"It doesn't mean anything, I'm just envious."
"You said you envy the Chiang family?"
"No, I envy her in-laws. With such a golden phoenix at home, how could they worry about their descendants not being successful!"
"Yeah, you're right! Did you hear? Little Tiger and Little Horse got their wages!"
"What? Those two kids? How much did they get?"
"Several hundred copper coins!"
"What? They can earn that much in a month?"
"Yes, both families were overjoyed. By the way, didn't your Xiaoshu used to get along well with Qingshan and his brothers? Why didn't you ask your Xiaoshu to help with the work?"
"......"
The old man who had been speaking fell silent, looking utterly regretful!
People were calling him Little Tree, but Little Tree's stupid wife ruined the whole thing!
A few hundred copper coins a month, that's enough to make a living over a year!
Many villagers are unaware of the details, but judging from the situation, there are probably other unknown reasons behind it.
That's right, how could Wu Xiaoshu not regret it?
He was filled with deep regret!
Yesterday on the road, he ran into Little Tiger and Little Horse. The two were naive, and when he asked why they were so happy, they said they'd been paid—two hundred and sixty copper coins…
In a year, that's just over three thousand copper coins and three taels of silver!
In particular, they also said that Aunt Jiang said the wages are not fixed and can fluctuate depending on whether business is good or bad!
Wu Xiaoshu watched helplessly as the gap between his childhood friends and his peers widened!
At this moment, he was filled with regret. Why had he politely declined when the Qingshan brothers came to him...?
Peach Blossom Town
As always, it was bustling and noisy, reflecting the diverse aspects of people's lives.
The three paid for their oxcart ride, got off, and carried their sacks toward the market.
However, they arrived late today, and all the front stalls had already been taken, so they had to choose a not-so-good corner to display their dolls.
As it turned out, the two sisters-in-law listened to their advice.
And there it is, a faded white sheet at the very bottom.
The rag dolls inside the sack were so lifelike that half of them were emptied out, and before they were even set up, people were already asking about the price.
Both the eldest and youngest Zhou women were extremely excited, but neither of them spoke. They both looked at their third sister-in-law, hoping she would make the decision.
Jiang Yue smiled, her tone approving, and gave a thumbs-up with her right hand, her words of flattery flowing effortlessly:
"This lady has excellent taste. These dolls are popular items in Kyoto and would be perfect as gifts for children and grandchildren."
Upon hearing the compliment, the older woman immediately smiled. This young woman had a sweet tongue and called her "elder sister."
"Hey girl, your plush toy is unique, but the fabric is just so-so. How much are you planning to sell it for?"
The woman's tone softened a bit. She squatted down and picked through the items behind her, choosing a rabbit made of peach-colored fabric.
"To tell you the truth, both of my sisters-in-law used to be embroiderers in the capital. If they hadn't married my husband's two uncles, their skill in making dolls from good materials could have sold for ten taels of silver each!"
Jiang Yue crossed her index fingers and made a cross shape.
His confident demeanor convinced everyone that his words were true or false.
Upon hearing this, both the eldest and youngest Zhou women lowered their heads slightly, looking somewhat embarrassed and at a loss for what to do.
They were thinking, "How could my sister-in-law make up such a lie? Can anyone believe it?"
Little did they know that this appearance made perfect sense to outsiders.
"Hey girl, how much are you planning to sell this plush toy for?"
Upon hearing this, the woman's hands trembled slightly, and she hesitated.
Ten taels of silver is too expensive.
Ah, these are indeed fine things from Kyoto; only wealthy families can afford them.
However, she had a strange feeling that if her granddaughter saw this rabbit, she would absolutely adore it.
"I originally planned to buy them for two hundred copper coins each, but since we get along so well, I'll sell them to you for one hundred copper coins. For anyone else, two hundred copper coins would be no problem!"
Jiang Yue saw many people gradually "passing by," speaking loudly without the slightest hint of unease.
"real?"
Upon hearing this, the woman gripped her hand even tighter!
One hundred copper coins?
With her quick wit, she began to calculate in her mind.
It's so much cheaper than ten taels of silver or two hundred copper coins, I'll buy it!
"Of course, ma'am, I can tell you bought this for your granddaughter, right? Your granddaughter is so lucky to have such a wonderful grandma!"
Jiang Yue was just guessing; it was an impromptu guess. She can always change her mind if it doesn't work.
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