Ever since Cuiniang was kicked out of her home, she never thought about going back.

She gave birth to four daughters for that scumbag, but she lived a life worse than a pig or a dog. Even her daughters were like a piece of grass, serving a large family in her husband's house, doing laundry, cooking, chopping firewood and boiling water. Those old and immortal people still wanted to sell Her daughter.

After being kicked out, even though life was difficult, Cuiniang survived.

It is said that it is not good to be a servant, as you have to do the work of serving others, but Cui Niang feels that she can make money with her own hands, eat well, drink well, and raise several daughters. She has an indescribable sense of accomplishment.

"Madam, I'm sorry, Cui Niang has caused you trouble again."

Someone from her husband's family was making trouble in the shop. Cui Niang tried to calm things down by saying that she had sold herself and became a servant under a death contract, and everything was decided by her master's family.

So, those top guys didn't know where they got the courage to go to the village and make a fuss, asking Li Haitang to give them money.

"It's not easy for you as a woman, let alone trouble."

Li Haitang didn't take it seriously. She directly asked Wufu to go to Jingzhao Yi Yamen to report to the official, and brought official officials to arrest a whole family of the best in the Yamen.

When those people saw what was happening, their legs trembled with fear. Although they were scared, they did not dare to cause trouble.

Following this, Cuiniang and her four daughters were all removed from her husband's family tree.

For this reason, Cui Niang thought liberally that it was okay to break off all grievances and treat the past as a nightmare and let it go.

"You can't make enough money, so you have to rest when you should, especially at the end of the year, you have to have a reunion dinner."

Cuiniang was a servant bought by her family under a death contract and had a place to go, but others were different. They had to take care of their families, and some even lived in the surrounding areas of Kyoto, and could only go home once a month.

There are ten days of rest during the Chinese New Year, which is just enough for them to spend time with their families.

"Cui Niang, what benefits can we give you?"

Li Haitang planned that everyone should receive a red envelope. The shopkeeper, accountant, chef, and waiter would receive different amounts of money.

In addition, the divided things were all the same, so she asked Cui Niang for her opinion.

"Ma'am, is there anything else?"

Cui Niang has never heard of other stores giving out things to their clerks. Generally, if you can give them a strip of meat, you are very conscientious.

"right."

Li Haitang counted the number of people and found that most of the guys were married, some were old and some were young.

The New Year is all about spending money. There are all kinds of New Year's goods, such as peanuts and melon seeds, candies, red dates, and cakes. These must be prepared. Some poor people are reluctant to eat them themselves, so they have to keep some as spares for the guests who come to visit them, just to show off.

It's not as good as making the ones sold outside. You can also adjust the taste yourself. For peanuts and red dates, Li Haitang discussed with the grocery store early to reserve the best for her.

Tomorrow is the day of closing.

The restaurant is only open until noon, and the guys are sorting it out together.

Li Haitang prepared various kinds of fabrics, and then each person had a large cloth bag.

Afraid of not being able to hold the fresh meat, each person was given two kilograms of bacon, two kilograms of sausages, peanuts, melon seeds, and some dried fruits. The candy was made by Mrs. Wang. There were two kinds, peanut candy and sesame candy, which are definitely better than those sold in the market. eat.

In addition, each person has a jar of pickles pickled by Mrs. Wang, blessing characters, lanterns, and other items.

In the end, several of the guys couldn't carry it, so they borrowed the baskets from the shop. Everyone thanked them enthusiastically and returned home with a full load.

The Chinese New Year is here in a blink of an eye, and the people in Kyoto are beaming with joy. Even poor people don’t hesitate to spend money on New Year’s goods. Chinese New Year is the favorite time for little kids. Fried fruits, meatballs, and candied peanuts make them mouth-watering.

Li Haitang has a big belly and walks like a crab. He walks sideways and takes up an alley that is not spacious.

Xiao Lingchuan was on the side to escort her, but he had no choice but to face the fact that his wife had to go to the battle to purchase the goods in person.

In the recent period, he had been busy researching and developing gunpowder and was just waiting to spend time with his wife. Looking at her surprisingly big belly, Xiao Lingchuan sweated.

"Madam, someone is coming from Zhuangzi!"

Wufu was left to clean the house in Zhuangzi. She was extremely happy when someone came from the north, and she couldn't help but come out to report the news.

"Who?"

Li Haitang was stunned when he saw his maid, "Why did you run out?"

There are still guys at home, so Wufu must have come out to be lazy and want to go shopping and watch the fun.

"Madam, hehe!"

Wufu was guessed and laughed dryly. She meant this, but the most important thing was to tell the news, so that the lady would not find a big surprise when she got home and get too excited.

"I'm already excited to see you."

The market is narrow, so Li Haitang tried to find a wide place, otherwise the three of them standing side by side would block the road.

Wufu paused and decided not to tell, letting his wife guess.

"Is Bai Bing Bai Shuang here? Or is my cousin and Ruyi here?"

Li Haitang didn't hold out hope. She initially speculated that it was the two sisters Bai Bing and Bai Shuang. Bai Bing's recovery should be almost healed.

When the family needs people, these two sisters can lend a helping hand, and Li Haitang trusts them especially.

"They're all here!"

Wufu said about his thumb, "Madam, you are really amazing!"

It is not difficult to guess that Bai Bing and Bai Shuang are coming to the north, but Zhang Ruyi and Ruan Pingzhi are coming, but no one has been notified beforehand. They quietly come to Beijing to give everyone a shock.

In the previous letter, Zhang Ruyi also said that she did not plan to come in the next few years.

"Ruyi is here?"

As expected, Li Haitang shouted, threw away the vegetables in his hand, and wanted to rush back.

She hasn't seen her good sisters for a long time, and she didn't even see them get married in front of her. Now she wants to talk to them.

Counting the time, Zhang Ruyi and Ruan Pingzhi set off from the north and rushed to Kyoto not long after they got married.

She thought that the two people's visit to Beijing should be secret, at least she didn't find out the news from Zhang Zheng.

"Yes, I came here with Bai Bing Bai Shuang, and now I have settled down in Zhuangzi."

Aunt Yu and Ging Guo cleaned up the yard and bought new bedding, etc. Zhang Ruyi hugged the bean bag and refused to let go, feeling very strange.

"Husband, Ruyi and her cousin came to Kyoto. We have a lot of fun during the Chinese New Year. No, I have to go back quickly."

Thinking of this, Li Haitang didn't bother to buy groceries. The house was fully equipped with all kinds of seafood in the ice cellar, so he could eat whatever he wanted.

Today she agreed to pick up Mrs. Wang Xiangli and go back to Zhuangzi to celebrate the New Year. By the way, she would introduce Zhang Ruyi to their master and servant.

It was crowded and lively, and Li Haitang was delighted.

Not to mention her cousin, Zhang Ruyi was the most special to her. Their relationship was better than that of biological sisters.

Some words were inconvenient to say in the letter, but Li Haitang had endured them for a long time! Especially the snobbishness of Mrs. Gaomen in Kyoto. She has always disliked it and just waited to complain about it.

"Okay, go back." Xiao Lingchuan held his wife's arm, his calm eyes were full of doting, but he didn't show it on his face. In short, whatever his wife said, it was whatever he said.

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