Duan Mingchen rode to Zhuangzi today for a tour and inspected the granary. Seeing that it was snowing at noon, he told the slaves on Zhuangzi to pay attention to the thatched houses and tiled houses around Zhuangzi and not to let the snow collapse.
After arranging a few more craftsmen, they transferred to a carriage and sent it to the Yin family with some fresh vegetables produced at the hot spring village, half a box of medicinal materials, and a cart full of Yinshuang charcoal.
It gets dark quickly in winter, and because of the snow, the haze in the sky never dissipates. When Duan Mingchen arrived at Yin's house, the sky was even dimmer.
Duan Mingchen often came to Yin's house to deliver things. The servants in the house were very familiar with him and had long called him uncle.
Seeing Duan Mingchen bringing things over, everyone started to move them consciously, and some servants went to the house to pass the news.
Duan Mingchen stood at the side door of Yin's house, staring at the young men of Yin's house carrying things on the carriage.
The snow started at noon and has not stopped. Although it only accumulated a thin layer on the ground, it was so slippery that even the lantern hanging on the door was covered with a layer of clouds. The road was dark and slippery, so the boy
They were extremely careful when moving the baskets around, for fear of dropping the things in their hands, so they walked a little slower.
Mr. Yin and Mrs. Xu arrived late and were all smiles when they saw Duan Mingchen.
Mr. Yin took two steps forward: "It's snowing so heavily! Thank you for your hard work, dear son-in-law. Come in and have a cup of hot tea to warm yourself up!"
Duan Mingchen bowed his hands and politely declined: "My son-in-law appreciates your father-in-law's kindness. It's getting late, and I still have some things to do. I'll come back to my house to ask for a cup of tea with my father-in-law some other day."
"It's snowing and cold, and an extra load of charcoal was delivered today. My father-in-law and mother-in-law should pay more attention to their health and don't get cold." Duan Mingchen's words were extremely considerate.
After getting along with each other these days, Mr. Yin and Mrs. Xu fell in love with Duan Mingchen more and more. They said that their son-in-law was half a son. Duan Mingchen was obviously more popular with them than their own son.
"What are you talking about! It's too late for me to be happy, so how can I dislike it?" Master Yin said with a smile.
Mrs. Xu also had a smile on her face: "Even if I come empty-handed, I'm still happy."
The most expensive Yinshuang charcoal costs a hundred taels per catty, and more than a thousand jins per cart, which is worth dozens of taels of silver. It is not expensive for both families.
The value of the gift is only secondary. The most valuable thing lies in the thoughtfulness of giving someone a cold gift on this day!
Very appropriate!
Thinking that Duan Mingchen still had unfinished business, the two of them did not leave Duan Mingchen to talk much. In addition, they gave Duan Mingchen a fur coat with good fur and gave him a few words of advice as if they were their own children.
"Be careful on the road and go home early. Don't let your mother worry!"
"It's getting cold, remember to wear this fur coat!"
Duan Mingchen naturally nodded in agreement.
Seeing Duan Mingchen getting on the carriage and turning the corner at the alley, the couple entered the house.
At the end of the day, I didn’t forget to sigh, the choice of this son-in-law is really good!
Since he is affectionate and considerate, the couple couldn't be more at ease leaving their daughter in his hands.
After leaving the alley of Yin's house, Duan Mingchen turned around again and went to Ning's house. He sent the remaining fresh vegetables to Duan Sitong. The vegetables from his own house had already been sent back.
This dish was grown by Qiao Lan on the hot spring village. It was picked fresh today and kept frozen by the ice and snow along the way, so it is extremely fresh.
There are often greenhouses built in Gaomen Mansion to grow some winter vegetables, but the quantity is not large and the taste is average, so it is naturally not as good as those grown at the Duan Family Hot Spring Village.
In the past, no one was raising vegetables around the hot spring village, and maybe they thought it was not very elegant. After the vegetables were grown on the Duan family hot spring village, some people followed suit, but the difference in the vegetables grown was too great, so there was no follow-up.
Duan Mingchen heard a few words from Qiao Lan, saying that the soil around the hot springs was different from ordinary soil, and the soil for growing vegetables needed to be treated.
Duan Mingchen didn't quite understand what his mother said, so he always followed her instructions.
Duan Sitong is married outside, but he is also a child of the Duan family, so naturally he can eat the food served in his own village.
As for coal and medicinal materials, there is no shortage for a large family like the Ning family, so Duan Mingchen only sent vegetables.
After sending these home, the snow in the sky seemed to be even heavier.
When Duan Mingchen got out of the car, he glanced at the snow on the ground and stepped on it. It felt like it was at least a finger thick.
It wasn't too late for Duan Mingchen to come back, as both his brothers at home came back at the same time.
Duan Mingchen went back to his room and changed his clothes, then immediately went to the main courtyard, planning to go to Qiao Lan's place to pay a visit and have dinner with the family.
As soon as he walked into the courtyard, Duan Mingchen saw a figure standing at the door from a distance. The silhouette projected by the dim light looked a bit like his second brother.
Duan Mingchen stepped forward, "Second brother, it's so cold outside, what are you doing standing at the door?"
Duan Mingjing was like a fox that had stolen a chicken, with a look of satisfaction and pride in his eyes.
"Fourth brother! What difference do you see in me today?" Duan Mingjing asked.
Just waiting for others to ask him why he wears such thin clothes so that he can show off the clothes his mother made for him!
Duan Mingchen stood at the door, feeling the cold wind carrying the snow, so he just wanted to say a few words and quickly enter the house.
"Second brother is very good, as usual?" Duan Mingchen took a look and said.
"No! Would you like to see it again?"
"But the nephew at home made the second brother angry?"
"Oh, it's not this!"
"Then, second brother has made my mother angry? Don't you dare to enter the house?"
Duan Mingjing looked at this younger brother with dissatisfaction. Why is he so stupid? Why can't he see the difference in him today?
He became a little more serious and said, "Take a good look at me again!"
Duan Mingchen glanced at his second brother in front of him and saw that his face was rosy and his tone was strange. He felt that his second brother was either dizzy after drinking alcohol or was dizzy due to the cold.
Then he started directly and put the back of his hand against Duan Mingjing's forehead.
Not hot, normal.
Duan Mingjing slapped Duan Mingchen's hand away, and said angrily: "I won't tell you anymore!"
He waved his hand and entered the house.
How could Duan Mingchen not see that his second brother was wearing thin clothes?
However, if you wear such thin clothes and stand outside, you will catch the wind and cold!
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Early the next morning, when everyone got up, the snow had not stopped yet.
Qiao Lan called her other two sons over and asked the embroiderer at home to measure their sizes, saying they wanted to make clothes.
Only then did Duan Mingchen know that his second brother wanted to show him his fleece yesterday. Duan Mingchen thought about it and felt a little funny in his heart, but his second brother was as usual.
In addition to the two brothers, there were also several daughters-in-law and a group of children at home, who also took measurements one after another. When the children heard the name of the clothes, they were all curious and had a lot of expectations in their hearts.
But because there are not enough embroiderers in the house, this dress must be made for men who are going out.
There is a charcoal fire in the house, which is much warmer than outside. There is no rush to use down jackets to keep warm. Of course, I still have to do what I can.
Qiao Lan was well prepared, or she had been preparing since she knew the Little Ice Age was coming.
But Qiao Lan never expected that the snow would only get lighter on the third day and show no intention of stopping.
Digression: After I caught a cold a while ago, I contacted reality and added an extreme cold dungeon. I finally recovered from my cold, so I bought a new quilt to celebrate. Because the quilt was too warm, I kicked it all off in the middle of the night.
The colds doubled the next day!
I feel dizzy and have a headache, so I’ll take a rest today and make up for it tomorrow!