Chapter 367： pillar

Wang Wuniang didn’t hide her secrets either. From the moment she selected Zhiniang, she always carried the cherry treasure with her.

After screening, twenty deft weavers were selected and given a trial period of one month.

During this month, they can live in the workshop and eat for free, but they have no wages.

If the trial is passed, a contract will be signed and the employee will be formally retained.

The weaver's wages are calculated based on how much cotton thread and cloth she spins. The more you work, the more you will get.

If you are diligent, you can earn several dollars a month.

These weavers are all daughters and wives of poor families, and several are daughters of refugee families. In order to continue working here, they will accept any conditions.

As New Year's Day approaches, Yingbao gives these weaver girls a holiday and gives each of them a fish to go home for the New Year.

These fish were caught by Wei Zhan and Huzi Jiang Wu, and they caught dozens of them in total.

With the blessing of Yingbao’s magical bait, other people in the village also caught a lot of fish.

People living on the south **** were so happy that they went fishing in the Chuan River in groups. The scene was so grand that even Master Zhou went to see the excitement, and couldn't help but become more curious about the young apprentice.

Is there really such a thing as the reincarnation of a fairy boy? Otherwise it would be really difficult to explain Ying Bao's strangeness.

On the eve of New Year’s Eve, several tables were set up in the Jiang family. Master Zhou’s three masters and apprentices, Mrs. Wen’s mother and son, four people from Chu and Chu plus her younger brother Chu Qing, Mrs. Wang’s mother and son, and Li Xu’s mother and son had a New Year’s Eve dinner together.

Jiang Sanlang also brought out more than ten jars of fruit wine and rice wine, as well as his own juice, to entertain everyone.

After having had enough wine and food, Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Wen went home, but the boys refused to leave and wanted to stay at Jiang's house to light up the lanterns to watch the New Year.

Originally, this was a bit against the rules, but Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Wen both had other ideas, so they didn't stop it.

“Yingbao, do you think my lantern looks good?” Wei Zhan held up the lantern in his hand and smiled: “I made it myself.”

Ying Bao glanced at the rabbit lantern in his hand and nodded: "It looks good."

She raised the small palace lantern in her hand and said, "This one is prettier. Look at the top. It's made of glass."

The glazed lanterns were sent by sister Wen. There were a pair in total, one was given to brother Wen Hengyin, and the other was given to Yingbao.

Wei Zhan pouted, grabbed the palace lantern from Yingbao's hand, and put his rabbit lantern into her hand: "What kind of palace lantern does a girl carry? The rabbit is still cute, I'll give it to you in exchange!"

Ying Bao was not happy anymore and chased him to ask for it: "I won't change it! Come back soon!"

Wei Zhan turned around and ran away, turning back and making faces at her as he ran.

Jiang Jie, Jiang Wu, Huzi Yuanbao and several others also followed, and a group of children ran around the village.

Most families in the village set up altar tables and hang lanterns outside their yards to brightly illuminate the roads in the village.

The refugee children living outside the village also came in, carrying homemade lanterns in their hands, and gathered in groups to eat the pastries placed on the table.

The offerings on the Jiang family's offering table are the richest, including not only snacks but also various fruits. Apples and mandarin oranges are all in pots.

Soon after the second day of the Lunar New Year, Chun Niang took her children and husband back to her parents’ home to pay New Year greetings.

Before we arrived at Xujiacun, we saw a few people standing on the road. At first glance, it was Mrs. Xu and her grandchildren.

When Mrs. Xu saw her daughter’s carriage coming, she waved excitedly: “Chun Niang! Sanlang!”

Chunniang lifted the curtain, quickly jumped out of the carriage, ran to my mother and complained: "Why are you so far away in such a cold day?"

Mrs. Xu laughed and said, "I have nothing to do, so I came out to take a look."

Xu Daniu, his brother Xu Erniu, and his sister Xu Lan saluted Chun Niang and Jiang Sanlang: "Aunt, uncle."

Jiang Sanlang nodded.

Chun Niang said: "Why did everyone come out suddenly? Go back quickly, it's very cold." Ying Bao and his two younger brothers poked their heads out from behind the car curtain and shouted in unison: "Grandma, eldest cousin and second cousin, Happy New Year to you, cousin.”

“Happy New Year, Happy New Year.” Madam Xu smiled like a chrysanthemum.

Xu Daniu brothers and sisters also hurriedly said: "Happy New Year to my cousin, Happy New Year to my cousin."

Mrs. Xu waved her hand: "Hurry home, your aunt has cooked a lot of delicious food."

So Chun Niang accompanied my mother to the village, Jiang Sanlang followed slowly in the carriage, while the Xu family brothers and sisters talked to their cousin beside the carriage.

A group of people entered the village. Many people in the village gathered around to watch. Some people even came up to Jiang Jie and said hello politely. "Happy New Year, Mr. Xiucai."

Jiang Jie quickly returned the gift: "Happy New Year to you too."

"Okay...Okay..." This man was so flattered that he could get a return gift from the scholar, and he didn't know where to put his hands and feet.

Others saw this and came over to say hello.

For a time, Jiang Jie and Jiang Wu were overwhelmed.

Xu Daniu and Xu Erniu saw this and hurried over to squeeze through the crowd and protect their little cousins ​​as they headed home.

Xu Daye stood at the door early and saw Jiang Jie smiling from ear to ear. He pulled him into the house with one hand and called his mother-in-law to pour tea.

Sister-in-law Xu responded and brought out the almond tea that had been brewed long ago from the kitchen. She poured a bowl for each of her nephews and nieces, and also poured a bowl for her eldest sister-in-law and uncle.

Then he looked at Jiang Jie and Ying Bao with a smile and said: "These are made from almonds on our trees. I harvested a lot this year. They were fried yesterday and ground and cooked this morning before dawn. Goat milk and honey are also added.”

Xu Lan covered her mouth and said with a smile: "Mom, what are you talking about? The food in the kitchen is going to be burnt."

Sister-in-law Xu uttered an ouch and hurried to the kitchen.

Subsequently, Ying Bao and her younger brother respectfully kowtowed to their grandmother, and also kowtowed to their uncle and aunt to pay New Year greetings.

Xu Da and Mrs. Xu were frightened when they saw Jiang Jie kneeling down and kowtow together, so they quickly helped him up.

This is Wenquxing. He doesn't even have to kneel before the county magistrate or high officials, but he knelt down on himself, wishing you a long life.

At this time, there was a commotion outside, and it turned out that Mrs. Xu’s two brothers had arrived.

The two old men brought the festival gifts, and one of them was actually for Jiang Sanlang.

Thereupon, Ying Bao and others saluted their uncle again.

The two uncles kept looking at Jiang Jie with a pair of old eyes, wishing they could hug him over and give him a few pats.

“Xiaojie, you are the backbone of our Xu family. From now on, our Xu family will rely on you to support us.”

"That's right! Xiaojie, your uncle's family still has a few unsatisfactory grandchildren. Please take good care of them."

Jiang Jie’s face twitched.

How did you become the backbone of the Xu family? Moreover, my uncle’s grandson is about to get married. How should he discipline her?

Ying Bao and Jiang Wu sneaked out quietly when they saw their uncle and father sitting down to talk.

Jiang Jie saw his sister and brother slipping away and was about to go out. However, he was caught by his uncle: "Xiaojie, don't go back today. Go to my uncle's house for dinner tonight."

Jiang Jie smiled stiffly and turned to his father.

Jiang Sanlang knew he couldn't shirk it, so he nodded in agreement: "Then I'll bother my uncle."

"What's wrong with you? Sanlang, you are too outspoken." Another uncle said: "Go to my house tomorrow at noon. Your aunt has prepared all the dishes. This year our family specially killed a pig just to entertain Xiaojie. ”