C52

After going into the city, they had an unexpected harvest. Five grains of silver was enough for the three of them to live for a year or so. However, this was far from enough. What Wen Xiu wanted was not a short period of warmth and satiety, but a long period of prosperity. She wanted to let the children eat their fill and dress in warmth so that they would never be bullied again. Therefore, Wenxiu planned to start selling the most inexpensive potato flour.

From now on, she was going to do business!

Wenxiu counted the potatoes left on the brick bed. There was not much left. Apparently, the ingredients for the potato powder were not enough. However, she didn't dare to take the silver lump to buy from the villagers. If she exposed her wealth, she would definitely attract jackals. Besides, he didn't have any tools at home. Even if there were ingredients, it would be useless. He couldn't possibly borrow them from Song Xiaoyue again, right?

Song Xiaoyue had a lively and straightforward personality. More importantly, she had a kind heart. If she went to borrow it, she would definitely be willing. However, the Wang family had five concubines, and her parents-in-law was still alive, so she couldn't always trouble them, could she? What's more, the scene of the Wang family's sister-in-law scolding Song Xiaoyue was still fresh in her mind, but Wen Xiu no longer dared to go to the Wang family.

Moreover, she had silver now, so she should at least buy something else.

Her original body was sold by her family to the Li family to be their daughter-in-law. She didn't have any dowry at all. She had almost never seen silver before. Although Wenxiu had a rough understanding of silver, her actual experience with it was also zero. She was a little worried that she did not know the price, what if she was cheated?

Although Wenxiu was smart, she did not dare to lightly try out matters she did not understand. After all, they were related to money. Thinking of this, she decided to find someone to go with her.

"Mother, what are these things?"

The Tong Tong Tong's bright eyes looked at the silver lump in Wen Xiu's hand. He tilted his head and asked with a soft voice.

Tree also looked at it for a bit, but he answered for Wen Xiu. "I've seen it. Mother got silver …" "Hmm?" Then he said in surprise, "Mother, do we have silver? Mother, where did this silver come from? "

Tree had seen money before, but not from his mother. When he went to the Fang family's residence to play, he saw Chen Liang take out a silver lump and give it to the Fang family. He repeatedly told her to keep it safe and sound as he specifically went to the bank to exchange it for money. Although he was young, his memory was very good.

Phew — she thought the tree's perception was instinctive!

Wenxiu nodded in agreement and then said to the siblings, "This silver was given to us by a beautiful elder sister because mother did her a favor. But you mustn't go out and talk, you know? "

"Un, I know!"

In order to fool others, Wenxiu took advantage of the most boisterous time in the fields to carry her basket on her back and head into the mountains. Then, she randomly pulled a few handfuls of weeds and placed them in the basket. At the entrance of the village, Song Xiaoyue was already waiting there!

Song Xiaoyue looked at the weeds in Wenxiu's basket with a puzzled expression. "Xiu Niang, what are you carrying these weeds for?" Aren't you tired? "

Wenxiu smiled but did not speak. She was so anxious that Song Xiaoyue scratched her ears and cheeks. She lowered her voice and told Song Xiaoyue what she was thinking when they were a few steps away from the entrance of the village.

"What, you're lying on purpose!" Song Xiaoyue turned pale with fright. Her eyes widened as she closed her mouth after a long time. "No wonder my Third Sister-in-Law said last night that you went into the mountains to steal …"

Song Xiaoyue had only said half of what she wanted to say, but it was definitely not a good thing to say later on. However, Wenxiu didn't mind at all. When she returned at noon today, the side effects would naturally tease those who were still gossiping about her.

Wen Xiu smiled and said, "If we don't do this, how can we explain the origin of the silver taels?"

Song Xiaoyue was even more confused now. "Didn't you say that you would keep it a secret?"

Wen Xiu sighed helplessly. She had a helpless look on her face, but she still explained, "It has to be kept a secret. That's why I need a more reasonable explanation for the money … "The source of the silver."

"Oh!"

Song Xiaoyue had a look of realization on her face, but in reality, Wenxiu didn't know if she had thought it through.

It was a cool morning, and the two of them had eaten their fill. They were talking and laughing, and their footsteps were as fast as the wind. After two hours, they arrived outside Peace Town.

Today was not the day for the market. There were not many people in the town. Plus, it was still early in the morning, so there were only a few people on the streets. Even the stalls had been reduced by eighty to ninety percent. Only one or two stalls had been opened earlier.

"Hungry?"

"No!"

"Let's go and buy some meat buns as well. I'll bring the child back to have a taste later."

"Sure!"

When the steamed bun seller saw the two of them approaching, he was slightly stunned when he first saw their faces. He inwardly exclaimed to himself, "What a handsome young wife!" However, upon seeing her attire, he regarded her as a beggar. He could not help but slightly frown and sigh in his heart. However, when his sharp eyes saw Song Xiaoyue digging around, he smiled and greeted enthusiastically, "Do you two sister-in-law want to buy buns or steamed buns? "The steamed bun's skin is thin and thick, while the steamed bun's inside is soft and tender."

Wen Xiu had seen the rich expression on his face, but she pretended not to see it. She pointed to the steaming hot steamer and asked indifferently, "What's the price?"

"There are two types of meat buns. The sprout and cabbage stuffing are each worth a penny." "The steamed buns are white, sweet and soft, two yuan each." The boss explained with a smile, then asked, "Sister-in-law, how much do you want?"

"Ten sprout fresh meat buns and twenty steamed buns!"

The boss laughed loudly and replied, "Sure!" After that, he took two pieces of oil paper and filled them with steamed buns and steamed buns.

Song Xiaoyue thought Wenxiu was really only buying two potatoes for the kids to taste. After all, one coin could buy three pounds of potatoes. If the potatoes were fried into shreds, it would at least be enough for an average family to eat. However, she really did not expect Wenxiu to suddenly buy so much. She lowered her voice and said, "I bought so much. Can I finish it?"

Wenxiu did not answer and instead asked, "Do you have zero copper coins on you?"

Song Xiaoyue nodded!

Wenxiu took the two oily paper bags from the boss and pouted at Song Xiaoyue. "Help me pay first, I'll give it to you later."

"Oh!"

Song Xiaoyue quickly paid the bill!

Twenty gold coins! Wen Xiuhua didn't even blink. Could it be that he had not spent any silver for so long that he was prepared to go easy on her today?

However, Song Xiaoyue's opinion of Wenxiu quickly changed!

Wenxiu put the steamed bun into the basket on the way back and then pulled Song Xiaoyue to run to the grocery store. Most of the things she needed to buy today were in the grocery store. Of course, there was no lack of food in the grocery store. She didn't want to eat three meals a day with potatoes again.