flstandardbreds Chapter 178: One Way to Die a Day
Chapter 178: One Way to Die a Day
"Li'er, I don't know when we will see each other again after this separation." Third Aunt was a little sad.
Su Li felt differently, she said happily:
"It's okay. When spring comes next year, I'll take the children south to visit my third aunt. I love the south."
This is the truth. Su Li is a native southerner. She doesn't feel any discomfort in spring, summer and autumn, but the winter in the north is really too cold.
Who said that the north is dry and cold, the south is wet and cold, and the south is more difficult to endure than the north?
She clearly felt that the cold in the north was the real cold.
I can’t adapt! I can’t adapt!
Or was it because there was no central heating in those days? It's hard to describe how people had to rely on charcoal braziers to keep warm.
The rich could still afford to burn charcoal, but the poor people were suffering terribly and could only freeze to death.
"Okay!"
After hearing what Su Li said, Third Aunt felt less melancholy about separation and began to look forward to the South.
"I heard from your third uncle that it's spring all year round in the south, and there's never been such heavy snow. The scenery of lakes and mountains is as beautiful as a painting. I'll go take care of the front station first, and when next spring comes, you can bring the children and Brother Heng with you."
"Then it's settled."
Turning around, I saw Pei Yao and Pei Xin with red eyes, holding Xi Jie'er and crying.
Third Aunt said, "You're almost coming of age, why are you crying?"
Pei Yao was going to be of age after the Chinese New Year and in the spring. She had originally thought that she could find a good marriage in Shengjing City, but at this critical moment she had to go south with her father, and she was extremely reluctant.
"Mother!"
But she couldn't say that.
Su Li looked at her and smiled. "Yao'er, you like tea art. I have several tea mountains in the south. Why don't you go and see how tea leaves are grown and made? When you return to Shengjing City in the future, I believe your tea art will reach new heights."
Hearing this, Pei Yao's eyes lit up.
"Sister-in-law, can I really go and see it?"
After saying that, he turned to look at his third aunt and uncle.
Third Aunt smiled and said, "Your father and I are not the kind of old stubborn people who stick to the old ways. As long as you behave yourself in the south, you can go anywhere. When the time comes, mother will go with you."
Pei Yao nodded happily.
Su Li was very happy that Pei Yao had the opportunity to go out and see the beautiful mountains and rivers at her age. She also encouraged them to go out and broaden their horizons and not be trapped in the boudoir.
These experiences will become their precious wealth in the future.
"Yao'er, Xin'er, sister-in-law has prepared some new tea samples for you. She has also written some interesting articles about tea. You can try some along the way."
"Thank you, sister-in-law."
After Su Li's words of comfort, Pei Yao and Pei Xin burst into laughter and happily got into the car.
Su Li handed over the things and manpower she had prepared to her third aunt, and the two of them exchanged greetings for a long time until her third uncle began to urge them, and the carriage slowly started moving.
After watching his third aunt and her family disappear at the city gate, Huan Ge'er said, "Mother, aren't you eager for them to leave this troubled place as soon as possible?"
Well, the eldest one guessed it right again!
"Yes! The situation in the capital is unpredictable. It's better to leave. The farther away you are, the less affected you will be."
"What about the ancestors?"
Huan Ge'er asked.
In the Marquis' Mansion, if we were to ask who else treated him well, it would only be the old lady.
It was rare that his son actually cared about the old lady. Su Li was very happy and patted Huan Ge'er on the shoulder and said:
"Just because of what you said, mother won't let anything happen to the old ancestor. Don't worry."
"Mom, Sister Xi wants to eat candy."
Xijie'er was crying just now, but now the sky has cleared up. This child's face changes faster than the pages of a book!
"Okay! Let Qiumei go shopping with you."
Qiumei was a few years older than Xijie'er, so Su Li let her stay with Xijie'er as a playmate. Qiumei was grateful for Su Li's kindness and from then on she looked at Xijie'er as if she were the apple of her eye.
Wanwanqianqian also went along.
It was a rare opportunity for her to come out, so Su Li turned to Huan Ge'er and said:
"Let's go have some tea and listen to some opera."
"Hmm!" Ever since reconciling with him, Huan Ge'er's mood has calmed down a lot. He has grown a lot taller this year and now looks like a handsome young man, as dignified as a bamboo.
On a snowy day, the people outside the city suffered from the snowstorm and had no houses to live in and no food to eat, but the city was still singing and dancing. Su Li took Huan Ge'er to the largest restaurant in Shengjing City, Xichun Tower.
"Madam, Sir, Miss, please come to the private room upstairs!"
The waiter came out to greet us warmly.
They greeted and saw off guests every day, their eyes so sharp that they could tell at a glance whether a guest was a distinguished guest. This lady was as beautiful as a flower, and her clothes were extremely expensive. Just the snow-white fox fur cloak she was wearing was rare in all of Shengjing.
And the delicate young man and young lady beside her are just like the boys serving Guanyin.
Even the maids who followed her exuded nobility.
Therefore, the waiter was very enthusiastic and led the person directly to the best private room upstairs.
On the first floor, a stage was set up. The play was already halfway through, with the men and women on stage singing something incoherent. The lobby was also packed with people, all drinking tea and watching the play, occasionally bursting into applause.
You can also watch plays in the private rooms upstairs, but they are more private and generally only the rich and powerful can afford them.
After entering the private room on the second floor, the waiter poured tea and served fruit, and was very attentive.
Su Li glanced at Song Zhi, who then took out a small silver ingot and handed it to the waiter:
"Our lady gave it to you as a reward!"
When the waiter saw such a large silver ingot, he smiled until his teeth were exposed and bowed repeatedly, saying:
"Thank you, ma'am."
He then pointed enthusiastically at the stage downstairs and introduced:
"This is a new play at our Xichun Tower. It tells the story of a wealthy family surnamed Li, whose eldest son was framed and killed by his concubine, Wen, and his half-brother. The eldest son left behind a young son, who had been living in exile and adrift since childhood. However, he persevered and studied diligently for ten years, becoming the top scholar in the imperial examination. He ultimately avenged his father, killed the vicious concubine Wen and his half-brother, and reclaimed the family fortune."
"Oh?" Su Li raised her eyebrows.
The waiter was even happier when he saw that the lady was interested.
"We are now at the crucial moment where the young master passes the imperial examination and investigates the injustice done to his father. Madam, please take your time."
He said that he would not bother anyone anymore and left, closing the door behind him.
Su Li and Huan Ge'er looked at each other and watched the show tacitly.
In the private room next door, the eldest princess was drinking tea while looking at Taixiao, with Fanggu serving beside her.
"Princess, this play has been going on for many days now, and the response has been very good. The people all say that Concubine Wen and her half-brother who harmed the eldest son are ruthless and cruel. Simply beheading them at the end is not enough to satisfy their hatred."
"Isn't that enough to satisfy your hatred? Then have someone change the ending to being cut into pieces, and tomorrow to being torn apart by five horses! The day after tomorrow, skin me alive and pull out my tendons. Let them think of how to make it as horrible as they want. It would be best if they could change the ending to a different way of death each day, so that I don't have to do the same thing twice!"