Traveling through the busy farmland of a peasant girl

In the carriage on the road, Shen Li did not let herself be idle.

She counted the things she was going to buy, and first she carefully selected the cloths of various colors in front of the cloth stall, one piece each of lavender, black, blue, and light pink.

These cloths are of high quality and reasonably priced, only 36 coins per piece.

She also took a fancy to a piece of fine cotton cloth, which was soft to the touch and perfect for making underwear.

It only cost 12 cents to get it, and the stall owner was very generous and gave me some scraps of cloth as a covering.

Although these scraps of cloth are not worth much money, they can be used to make small items, such as sewing a small purse for children, and it is free.

Later, she went to the cotton stall. Cotton is a good thing, warm and comfortable.

She saw that the price of cotton was 36 wen per pound, and thought that it was time to replace the quilts at home, so she bought 20 pounds at once.

I plan to make four quilts, using 5 kilograms of cotton for each quilt, so that the whole family can stay warm in winter.

Shoes are also a must. Both adults and children in the family need new shoes.

Shen Li bought two pairs of shoes for her father and mother, each costing 15 cents; she also bought two pairs for herself and her brother, each costing 10 cents.

Speaking of meat, it is an important ingredient on the table.

Shen Li bought 10 jin of fat meat, which is excellent for making oil, and it costs 12 wen per jin.

I also bought 5 catties of lean meat, which can be used to make various dishes, at 8 coins per catty.

The ribs are also very cost-effective, 5 pounds of ribs cost only 10 cents in total, and only 2 cents per pound. It’s really a great deal!

The elders in the family also need to be taken care of! Grandpa likes to smoke a pipe, so Shen Li spent 30 coins to buy him an exquisite pipe;

Grandma's headscarf was a little worn out, so she spent 20 coins to buy a new one for her.

It’s time to replace Dad’s belt. It cost him 35 cents.

Shen Li has not forgotten the pen, ink, paper and inkstone that his younger brother Shen Xuan needs for studying. These things are quite expensive and cost him two taels of silver.

Salt is a necessity in life. I bought 1 jin for 30 wen.

I also bought a handkerchief for my mother. It was plain and without any embroidery, and cost only 5 cents.

After going through this whole process, the total cost was 3 taels of silver and 216 coins.

The family originally had 245 taels and 141 wen. After spending all this, there was still 241 taels and 925 wen left.

Shen Li counted in his mind and spoke at the same time.

Shen Xuan was completely stunned as he listened to his sister reporting the expenses.

His eyes widened, and he said in disbelief, "So Dad and sister spent more than three taels today!!"

His voice was a little distorted with surprise.

After a pause, he frowned and muttered softly, "But, what does sister mean by there are 241 taels left?"

"Is our family so rich?" He just thought so in his mind but didn't dare to ask it out loud.

He knew very well that his monthly salary of one tael of silver was already a heavy burden on his family, making it difficult for them to breathe.

Every time he thought of this, he wanted to give up his studies, but he was unwilling to do so. After all, studying was the only way for him to change his destiny.

Shen Shaodong: My daughter is a genius! As far as I remember, Shen Dalang's daughter never went to school?

Shen Li was still chattering, but she didn't know that her adoptive father had already become suspicious.

Shen Li counted it silently in her mind again, and after checking it carefully, she made sure there was no mistake.

Only then did he slowly turn his gaze to his twin brother and look at him carefully.

This is such a wonderful fate, Shen Li couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

In her previous life, she was also a twin, but she was treated completely differently by her parents. The difference in treatment was like ice and fire, like a sharp knife, cutting her heart bit by bit.

Her mind became confused, and eventually the car lost control and plunged into the sea, ending her life full of pain.

She thought she could get rid of the haze after rebirth, but she didn't expect that she would be given a twin brother in this life.

Shen Li's gaze moved inch by inch on her brother. She looked calm on the surface, but her heart was like boiling water, already boiling.

This younger brother, perhaps because he spends most of his time in the academy, has no worries about food and clothing and has never suffered from hunger.

Although he is not chubby, he is cute and fair.

Look, he has a pair of big eyes, like two bright black gems, twinkling, as if hiding the stars in the sky. Although he is a boy, he looks as beautiful as a girl.

He was wearing the uniform distributed by the academy. It was a long blue gown with a fresh and elegant color, just like the tranquil lake water in spring.

Four small characters "Qingshan Academy" are embroidered on the chest of the gown. The stitches are fine and delicate, like a work of art carefully embroidered by an embroiderer.

I saw my brother's eyebrows slightly wrinkled, like a willow leaf gently falling on the lake, and his light pink mouth was slightly pursed.

I don’t know what he is thinking about, but his appearance is like a poetic painting.

Shen Li's eyes moved away from her brother and looked at her beautiful father who looked like a god descending to earth.

Looking at this adopted brother in front of me, my heart seemed to be blocked by something. I couldn't help but pout, and tears began to well up in my eyes. I couldn't suppress the urge to cry.

She secretly complained in her heart, why was she so ugly, but her brother was as handsome as her father?

It's as if fate is particularly unfair to me when it comes to appearance.

At this time, the younger brother slowly raised his head as if he suddenly remembered something important.

His eyes, as bright as stars, looked at his father, with a serious expression on his tender face.

He said crisply, "Oh, Dad, Third Uncle specifically told me before that he would be traveling with his friends from the academy for a few days before returning."

"Third Uncle also told me to tell Grandpa and Grandma not to worry about him, and that he would take good care of himself."

Shen Shaodong had just taken his eyes off his adopted son and was secretly rejoicing in his heart.

He felt that God was really kind to him. Look, God had given him a daughter who was as lively and lovely as a little sun. The little girl was like a smart little bird, chirping all day long, bringing endless joy and vitality to the family.

Now I have such a smart son. Although he is still young, he is very clever, just like the spring bamboo shoots that have just broken through the ground, full of unlimited potential.

His gentle gaze, like the warm spring sun, gently shone upon his son. In a very gentle tone, he asked, "Well, is the workload at the academy heavy? Is it hard?"

Shen Shaodong thought to himself, this child is studying in an academy at such a young age, he should not be exhausted by the heavy schoolwork.

When Shen Xuan heard his father's question, he immediately sat up straight. His back was as straight as a small pine tree, revealing a sense of righteousness and respect.

He placed his hands on his knees politely, looking intently at his father.

He replied respectfully, "In reply to Father, although life in the academy is a bit hard, with early risers and late bedtimes, reciting classics, and studying, I think the academic work is okay."

"My son knows that all the hard work he endures now is for future success, so he will definitely work harder and strive to pass the Tongsheng exam as soon as possible, so as to live up to the expectations of his father and family."

Shen Li listened from the side, thinking to herself: This cheap brother seems to be an old-fashioned guy...

She tilted her head slightly, with a hint of inquiry and confusion in her eyes.

In her opinion, her brother's serious look seemed somewhat similar to those pedantic old scholars.

The corners of her mouth curled up unconsciously, as if silently expressing her inner thoughts.