
When they went to sleep at night, the three-member family was covered with a blanket bought (pulled) by Yu Wan. The blanket was very thin, and Yu Wan was worried that it was not warm enough, so she added another thick blanket for her family.
Eventually, the three-member family was heated into steamed shrimp in the middle of the night and the bed was soaked.
Breakfast was leftover white steamed bread and boiled food from last night. They can be eaten after heating.
Yu Wan traveled to the pigsty while the pot was steaming steamed bread and boiled food.
No more pigs in the pigsty. Yu Wan had cleaned the place thoroughly and was now using it to raise chickens. To keep the chicken warm, Yu Wan covered the outside with a cotton cloth. Although not as warm as a wall, it is much better than sleeping in the open. Furthermore, Yu Wan even lit a brazier beside the chicken coop.
The chicken is placed in a different chicken coop. Yu Wan left one by one. When he touched the third one, his hand stopped. “You didn't lay eggs?” It hasn't been laid since yesterday.
“Ahwan.” Yu Feng knocked on the back door of the kitchen. He had come to take Yu Wan to the city to buy groceries. He remembered Little Bruiser and Third Aunt were still sleeping, so he did not want to wake them up, so he entered through the back door.
Yu Wan opened the door for Yu Feng.
Yu Feng looked at the two eggs in his hand and said, “Did you collect the eggs?”
The cold wind that blew made Yu Wan shiver. He hurriedly greeted Yu Feng inside and closed the back door. “There are chickens that cannot lay eggs. I think if we have to sell it in the city later, we should be able to sell it at a good price.”
Just as he finished speaking, a crisp, deflected voice came from the chicken coop!
Yu Feng ran over to see her. “Eh? It's laying eggs.
…
Yu Wan dipped her white steamed bread into the stew and ate it. Then, he set off with Yu Feng. As usual, they went to Shuanzi's house to rent a ox cart. Unfortunately, the ox cart broke down and both had to walk.
Yu Wan had gotten used to it and did not feel it was too far away. In addition, he could save money by walking there. Although now they could eat meat every meal, it was only because they were dabbling in the boiled meat business. After extracting expensive materials and salt, they did not have much money.
And they need to collect a hundred taels for the consultation fee. There was still a long way to go before they could reach their destination.
However, as long as they worked hard, Yu Wan believed that one day they would be able to obtain it.
“No need to buy vegetables. I told my fellow villagers. When the time comes, we will go to their fields to pluck them. We will pay the market price.” Along the way, Yu Feng said with a cold wind.
Yuwan nodded. Vegetables are not important. It may not be easy to order in advance on the market. It would be better if they could buy from fellow villagers. In addition, the benefits should remain in the family. Wouldn't it be better to let them make money?
Meat dishes should be purchased from the market.
The two first went to the market where Yu Wan sold live fish and winter bamboo shoots.
“How much is the striped pig price?” Yu Wan pointed to the beautiful long pork and asked.
The kiosk owner said, “Twenty copper coins per pound.”
Yu Wan stopped. “So expensive? Didn't they just turn eighteen yesterday?”
The owner of the stall cut off the pig's leg and said, “You're coming tomorrow twenty-two! One price per day because it's the end of the year. Even if you go elsewhere to ask, you will not get a lower price.”
Yu Wan did not believe him at first. He pulled Yu Feng around the market, but as the stall owner said, there was no lower price. “Kakak, is there another market in this city?”
“Yes. One more.”
The brothers went to another market. However, the most regrettable thing was that this market was closer to the entrance of the Northern City, so the price was higher than the previous market.
“We still need to buy salt. The material cost is too high, so we will lose.” Although Yu Wan did not plan to earn much money, it did not mean that she wanted to lose.
Yu Feng thought for a moment and said, “There is a market in Xitou Village. I heard the food there is cheap, but it's too far.”
Yu Wan's ears were red from the cold, her hands were stiff, and her face was numb. He can't even speak properly. Unfortunately, the food here is not cheap at all.
“Why are you here?” A carriage stopped beside Yu Wan. The curtains were lifted and Bai Tang looked at the siblings.
Yu Wan said loudly, “We came for. buy..
“Why did you go so far to buy groceries? Is there nothing on the market?” Bai Tang asked.
“Purchases. To. Old-fangled. Mastering Bai's. Banquet.” Yu Wan said each word clearly. It was not that he wanted to say it very slowly, but that his cheeks were stiff.
Bai Tang widened his eyes. “Don't I make myself clear yesterday? I'll buy the ingredients. You can go and cook!”
When he heard this, even the usually calm Yu Wan could not help but be surprised. Miss Bai has promised them five taels of silver. Doesn't that mean he wants them to prepare his own materials? They would go there to make boiled food for a day, yet they could make a lot of money?!
What a lost princess.
Bai Tang saw that Yu Wan was unable to speak properly and knew that she was cold. He's sighing. “Log in to the carriage. I'll send you back.”
It was uncomfortable for Yu Feng to enter, so he just sat outside with the coachman. However, Bai Tang gave her a thick wool blanket. He wrapped it around his body and felt as if he was on fire.
The train stops at the village entrance.
Yu Wan thanked him sincerely.
Bai Tang waved his hand and said, “I'll send someone to pick you up the day after tomorrow.”
Yu Wan said politely, “The city is not far away. We can go there ourselves.”
Bai Tang raised his eyebrows. “Who said my house is in town?”
…
In the afternoon, the snow is getting heavier. Outside the house, wind and snow were blowing, but inside the pavilion, as warm as late spring.
The red coal is brightly lit.
Madam Yan was only wearing a thin short jacket, but she did not feel cold at all.
In front of him, Steward Du, who served in the kitchen, asked for his advice. “... Deer meat already ordered. Do you think we should prepare fresh donkey meat as well? They all say that in heaven there is the flesh of dragons and on Earth there is the flesh of donkeys. It is perfect for serving our distinguished guests. But price..”.
As Steward Du spoke, he revealed a troubled expression.
Madam Yan stroked the lazy white cat on her arm and let out a cold snort. “Does our General Manor look like someone who is short of money right now? What is good should be used to serve the guests. You just have to do what you need to do. You don't have to ask me about everything. You just have to remember that Empress and Young Master Yan also came to attend the banquet. Don't ignore them!”
Servant Du trembled. “Good mistress!”
Dong! Dong! Dong! Dong! Dong! Dong! Dong! Dong!
The deafening sound of drums sounded nearby.
White cat in the arms of Mrs. Yan was frightened and jumped away while meowing.
Madam Yan frowned. “Who dares to beat a drum in a manor? Didn't they know that Young Miss was resting after traveling for so long? Go and beat that suicidal waitress!”
Steward Du rubbed his nose and said shyly, “He is not from our house. He was from Bai Manor next door. It was said that her master would celebrate her birthday so she specifically invited an entertainer.”