In the years of famine, the knife in my mother's hand is not bad either

After the people from the Supervisory Department arrested Du Xuyang and his group outside.

Shen Qian also said goodbye to Leng Jing and Bai Yichuan.

Sitting in the carriage, driving out of the city.

Outside the carriage, next to the autumn seat, two super-large bundles were tied tightly.

The tempting aroma of food lingered in the streets.

Some beggars squatting outside Yanqiong Tower watched Shen Qian get on the departing carriage, and envy appeared on their faces:

"How much did it cost to pack those two big bags?"

"That distinguished guest just now seemed to have come down from the third floor. It was a genuine state banquet."

"Hiss...If I could eat a bite of the leftover food from the state banquet in this life, it would be worth dying for."

Just as they were talking, suddenly a loud shout came from not far away:

"Swill has been released from the back door of Yanqiong Tower!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the beggars hiding around jumped out one after another.

Ran towards the back door of Yanqiong Tower.

There are only three restaurants around here, and no matter which one releases泔水, it will be full of oil and water.

In comparison, the food eaten by wealthy farmers is much better.

The beggar who had been envious of Shen Qian for packing a large amount of state banquet food rushed over first and took a large bowl of dishes from the broken bowl.

He took out a piece of black dry food from his arms and carefully put it into his mouth with the oil on it.

'Crunchy'.

"What's with this bowl of swill today?"

"Why are there so many pieces of radish?" As the beggar ate, countless questions popped up in his mind.

How could he know that this piece of radish was actually a state banquet dish worth hundreds of taels of silver?

Today, everything he wanted came true.

......

Return to the outside of the camp.

Wang Jizu greeted Shen Qian from a distance:

"Auntie, I'm back!"

When Shen Qian heard Wang Jizu's voice, she naturally knew that he was calling her.

He immediately opened the curtain and nodded:

"Ah."

"Ji Zu, come to my house for dinner."

"Call Mangzi, Auntie has packed up some delicious food."

When Wang Jizu heard Shen Qian say "delicious food", his eyes immediately lit up.

Excited response:

"I understand, auntie."

Today's aunts are different from the aunts in the village.

Wang Jizu also ate the food prepared by her maid.

It is rich in oil and tastes great.

If a dish is praised as good by my aunt, it must be more delicious than one made by a maid.

Thinking of this, a happy smile appeared on Wang Jizu's face.

He quickly ran to Wang Mang and shared the good news with him.

Wang Mang swallowed hard when he saw this.

He is not as thick-skinned as Wang Jizu.

On weekdays, I drink corn porridge with my grandparents at home.

I have never been to Aunt Shen Qian's house for dinner.

But every time I hear Wang Jizu’s stories, I feel fascinated.

As the older brother, it wouldn't be right for him and his family to go to other people's homes to eat for free, right?

That would be annoying, so he could only give the opportunity to eat for free to Ji Zu.

Now that Aunt Shen Qian has taken the initiative to invite us, the food is even more delicious than what those maids cook.

How could he not be moved?

"Have you said thank you?" Wang Mang looked at Wang Jizu's excited expression and suddenly asked.

When Wang Jizu was asked this question by Wang Mang, he was stunned.

A big question mark appeared in the puzzled head:

"Ah this..."

"forgotten."

Seeing this, Wang Mang hit Wang Jizu hard on the head.

"Remember to say thank you next time and be polite." Wang Mang said, but his eyes were full of love for his brother.

"I understand, big brother." Wang Jizu curled his lips and responded helplessly.

He had been in contact with Aunt Shen Qian for such a long time, but he had never seen Aunt Shen Qian care so much about etiquette.

Big brother is really something.

On an oxcart.

Wang Miaomiao was moved when she heard the two brothers of the village chief joking with each other.

Mom... brought back more delicious food?

It was clearly passing by me.

Why doesn't my mother want to look at me?

If my mother took the initiative to invite me, I would definitely accept it, right? I would return to my mother's side... and listen to her arrangements.

Heartless woman. Wang Miaomiao cursed inwardly, and her resentment towards Shen Qian deepened again.

Lin Ze, the third son of the Lin family, also ran over at this moment.

Standing next to Wang Miaomiao, he asked softly:

"Miaomiao, do you want to go to the city and find a place to wash up?"

"If you want, I can take you there."

Facing the gentle invitation of Lin Jia Sanlang.

Wang Miaomiao's heart was filled with alarm.

Inviting me to go out alone with him? Doesn't that mean my eye problem is likely to be exposed?

If he leaves me in the capital, I will never be able to come back.

Thinking of this, Wang Miaomiao's face turned cold:

"no need."

"Everyone is bound to get dirty while fleeing famine."

"Going to wash up is just a waste of money."

"What? Sanlang took the initiative to find me to go to the city to wash up. Is he disgusted by my smell?"

Facing Wang Miaomiao, he shouted coldly.

Lin Ze's heart was shocked.

If his mother had not asked him to come over and take Wang Miaomiao to the capital to shop and wash up, he would not have been willing to move at all.

My legs and feet are sore from walking all the way. How can I be willing to run around when I have time to rest?

Seeing Wang Miaomiao getting angry at this moment, he hurriedly apologized in a low voice:

"Sorry, sorry."

"I just think that taking a nice bath will make me feel better."

"By the way, let's buy some food and water in the city."

Wang Miaomiao saw Lin Ze said he would take her shopping in the city.

He suddenly revealed a sad smile and bluntly revealed:

"I'm afraid the purchase is fake, but the invitation to go to the city and pay the money is real, right?"

"Lin Ze, ask yourself, do you have any money?"

A shout that struck deep into Lin Ze's soul stunned him on the spot.

Do you have any money...?

No!

Mother, not for myself.

As far as I can remember, I have never had the habit of carrying money with me except when I went out to take exams.

My mother has always been in charge of the family's wealth.

This time, his mother asked him to go to Beijing with Wang Miaomiao. He subconsciously thought that his mother wanted him to repair his relationship with Wang Miaomiao.

I didn't think about it in any other way.

Wang Miaomiao reminded Lin Ze at this moment, and he suddenly realized: His mother didn't want him to take Wang Miaomiao to the city to wash up so that they could travel comfortably the next day.

It was obvious that Mother wanted Miaomiao to pay for the purchases for the household.

Thinking of this, Lin Ze was secretly annoyed.

But he still tried his best to comfort Wang Miaomiao and defend himself:

"Miao Miao, listen to my explanation."

"I didn't think too much about it, you know... I'm a simple-minded person."

"I'll go back and ask my mother for some money, and then I'll take you to the city to wash up."

"I can carry the shopping myself."

"Don't misunderstand me."

After he finished speaking, Lin Ze didn't dare to give Wang Miaomiao a chance to continue speaking.

He fled away from Wang Miaomiao.

Before he left, he took a look at Wang Miaomiao's unrecognizable face and figure.

Even if she had been nourishing herself these days, it would be difficult for her shriveled body to recover to the glory it had before fleeing the famine.

Not to mention, the so-called tonic is nothing more than drinking porridge every day with some dried meat.

It is not a professional food or medicine supplement.

In front of Old Lady Lin.

Lin Ze ran back with big strides, stood with his hands on his knees, and gasped for breath.

Seeing this, Old Lady Lin asked in confusion:

"Sanlang, what's wrong with you?"

"Why are you still running?"

"There's no rush for shopping. The city gates will still have at least two hours to close."

When Lin Ze heard his mother mention shopping, he suddenly felt uncomfortable.

He took a deep breath and said:

"Mother, you...you asked me to go get Miaomiao to buy groceries, why didn't you give me any money?"

"Without money, how can I buy things back?"

He originally wanted to give a sharp rebuke.

But when he saw Old Mrs. Lin, his heart softened. After all, she was his biological mother, a mother who always put him at the center of everything.

A sudden scolding would hurt the stubborn old lady's heart.

When Mrs. Lin saw that her son actually asked her about money, she rolled her eyes and said:

"Kid, you're stupid."

"Wang Miaomiao has a considerable dowry."

"She married into the family, so she should add some things to the family. She should pay for the purchase this time."

Faced with his mother's calculations, Lin Ze felt as if there was a huge stone blocking his heart.

Put yourself under great pressure.

So...it was just as Wang Miaomiao said, her mother was not really trying to get closer to her.

It was not to let them go into the city to wash and brush their teeth, but just to let Wang Miaomiao pay for the purchases.

For a moment, he felt even more guilty towards Wang Miaomiao.

With his head bowed, he stretched out his hand and said to Old Lady Lin:

"Miao Miao doesn't want to go."

"Mother, give me some money. I'll go buy some things."