flstandardbreds Chapter 119 Sending a Cold Melon to the New County Magistrate
Chapter 119 Sending a Cold Melon to the New County Magistrate
Old Man Su picked up his granddaughter and said, "Dear, which grandpa would you like to pick for you?"
Su Muyao nodded, and instructed Old Man Su to pick a few down.
Long Yuan was watching Su Muyao tapping the melon, and it took him a long time to learn how to judge the ripeness of the melon.
"Grandpa, my father is going to town tomorrow, let him bring some watermelons to Yuanyuan."
After Old Man Su reacted, he remembered that the Yuanyuan his granddaughter was talking about was the little girl from the county magistrate's family.
"Hey, okay."
After they returned to Old Su's house, Old Mrs. Su hurried to pour water and said, "Thank you so much today for helping me carry the melons back."
Ying Yi waved his hands quickly and said, "Don't be polite, this is what we should do. Your granddaughter and my master are good friends. If you need anything in the future, don't hesitate to come to our house. We brothers will help as long as we can."
After exchanging a few words of greeting, Yingyi followed Longyuan back home, carrying two big watermelons.
The little boy looked at the melon in front of him, thinking that the pockets of those corrupt officials in the capital would be empty.
Old man Su was busy at home, ordering his three sons around.
"Boss, find a bamboo basket and send these melons and watermelons to your seventh cousin's house."
"Second brother, you should send two cantaloupes and one watermelon to each household of the clan leader and several village elders."
"Third brother, take these to the old village chief."
The sons each carried a bamboo basket and went to the village to distribute the melons.
Old Mrs. Su asked, "We have more than one acre of watermelons. The watermelons and cantaloupes are ripe. Let's sell some to others. Although the price will definitely not be as high as that offered by the guy next door."
"My dear, these melons are ripe and so sweet. I feel like our family is going to get rich."
When Old Lady Su heard what Old Man Su said, she didn't stay a moment longer, but stood up and walked out the door.
"Why are you going?"
"I'm going to ask someone to arrange for more patrols. We can't let those little animals hurt my melons."
After saying that, he walked out the door without looking back.
This summer is hotter than in previous years.
Qin Meijuan's body became heavier and heavier, and she felt that the weather was simply killing her.
It's okay at night, but during the day I sweat every time I move, and I won't go out unless there is something to do.
It was noon now, and the sun was baking the earth like a steamer.
Su Muyao lay on the bamboo mat and ate ice jelly, and only then did she feel better.
But in my mind I was thinking about taking out the fan refrigerator and the generator.
I also know that other heroines who traveled to ancient times were very cautious, so as long as they didn't take these things out, there wouldn't be any big problems.
Although he has those hot weapons and heavy weapons, he doesn't want to let these things see the light of day unless it is a critical moment.
Early the next morning, Su Laosan went to the county magistrate's house with a bamboo basket of watermelons and several golden melons.
It was only when I got here that I found out that the former county magistrate had been transferred to Liuzhou due to promotion.
The current county magistrate's office is headed by an official newly transferred from the capital. The servant outside the door told the new county magistrate Qian Feng that someone was looking for him, and it was the county lady's family member.
When Qian Feng heard this, he immediately asked someone to invite Su Lao San in. Although he was in charge of the county, the county lord was more senior than him.
Although it has no practical use, the treatment in all aspects is much higher than that of the county magistrate of the entire county.
"Oh my goodness, I said that the magpie's call on the branch today meant that a noble person would come to visit, and I really came true."
As soon as Qian Feng saw Su Laosan, he started bragging.
Su Laosan was not stupid either. He thought about the watermelons in his basket and quickly put them in the yard.
"I grow these watermelons at home. If you don't mind, please give them a try."
"Oh, what are you talking about? I would be very grateful if you could bring it to me.
Ah Wei, quickly bring over those pieces of fine brocade that Madam brought back from the capital a few days ago."
The servant named Awei nearby was immediately ordered to go to the storehouse and get those pieces of fine brocade.
After it was delivered, Su Laosan looked at the bright colors and thought that it would be very beautiful to make a skirt for his little daughter.
"Brother, this is just a small token of my respect. I hope you won't despise it."
"I really can't accept this. You can tell from the looks of it that these are the best material. These melons of mine are not worth much, just eat them."
Although Su Laosan said this, his eyes were still staring at the pieces of cloth in the servant's hands.
This material is not available in this small county.
In the end, after a lot of back and forth, Su Laosan looked like he had no way to deal with you and took the pieces of fabric.
After the county magistrate sent Su Laosan away, he noticed the things that were sent.
The servant nearby opened the basket and took out the winter melons as big as heads, as well as a few golden melons that had never been seen before.
Qian Feng was stunned for a while, then he jumped off the bamboo chair with a roar.
"What watermelon? Isn't this a winter melon? Yes, it is a winter melon."
He almost pounced on it and held the cold melon tightly without letting go.
This melon is not only called cold melon but also tribute melon. As a child of a high-ranking official, he was certainly fortunate enough to taste the deliciousness of this melon.
Although he was a bastard, his mother was favored by his father, and he was also favored by his father.
Being sent to such a remote place was just a temporary measure.
After all, the status of the mistress in the family is quite high, and her family members are officials two levels higher than her father.
So my father thought that after I offended him, I was sent to such a remote place where I was not welcomed.
My father once said that as long as nothing serious happens while I am in office, I will be given a good official position when I return when the time comes.
By that time, if the mistress wanted to persecute her, she would have no choice. Her father had favored Aunt Hua before, but the mistress was jealous, so she secretly hired someone to kill the son born to Aunt Hua.
In the end, Aunt Hua died of depression. After Aunt Hua's death, my father met his mother again.
Although everyone knew it, they couldn't do anything about it because they couldn't find any evidence.
It is for this reason that my father particularly hates his jealous wife, but he also takes into account her family behind her.
At this time, Qian Feng's wife also came late, "Wow, such a big melon, it's much bigger than the one sent by Waifan."
The visitor was very curious about how this cold melon could appear in such a remote place.
When Qian Feng saw his wife coming, he directly put the melon on the stone table in the yard.
"Master, be careful, don't hurt your waist!" After the lady scolded, she was also very curious about the winter melon and cantaloupe on the table.
Qian Feng and his wife were in love with each other for many years. Seeing that his wife was happy, he called the servant to bring a knife.
The huge winter melon was cut in half, completely revealing the bright red flesh inside.
What surprised the two was that there were no black melon seeds in it.
They had the honor of eating it once before, when the emperor awarded a tribute melon to each of the meritorious ministers.
At that time, Qian Feng's father had just got one, and when he came back, he gave 1/4 of it to their family.