Dressed as a peasant girl, the prince actually wants to seduce me

Chapter 127 Annual Gift

Wang was kneading dough, and the rest of the people were steaming buns inside. Su Mu didn't dare to go in, nor did he dare to make any noise. If he made any noise, he would be kicked out.

The steamed buns made this time were big, nice and round.

"The steamed buns are so good this time, which indicates that our family will prosper in the new year." Li said happily while picking up the steamed buns.

There are not only steamed buns, but also many flower buns in various shapes such as swallows and flowers, which look very beautiful.

After the steamed buns are finished, let them cool down and then put them in a large basket specially used for storing steamed buns.

While the steamed buns are cooling down, you can prepare some gifts for people.

"Mumu, what should we give as our New Year's gift?"

The box for New Year gifts was also custom-made from the lame uncle. It is a square bamboo basket. The owner painted it with protective paint, giving it an oily brown texture. It looks very simple and elegant.

There is also cloth lining inside, which not only looks beautiful but also provides an extra layer of protection.

"We will give some of our red cotton to every family, so they can weave cloth or do anything else."

This can be a natural red color, and it can perfectly present this high-quality red without dyeing.

"We have some vegetables that are not on the market, so put some in there."

Those vegetables are also expected to be available next year. Are they trying them out to get a taste of them first?

"And some fruit, too."

Su Mu picked and chose the vegetables and arranged them carefully, making the vegetables in the basket colorful, very delicate, beautiful and gorgeous.

These are all fresh and unprecedented vegetables and fruits, and their value is very high.

"And put a small ceramic box in there, too."

That small ceramic box was like an incense box, except that it contained Su's family's seasoning powder, including a little bit of each of peppercorns, Sichuan peppercorns, and peppercorns.

"That's about it. Add some decorations on the outside of the basket to make it more rustic and elegant."

Although the bamboo basket is not good-looking, it looks good on the outside, and the things placed inside are even more amazing.

"Mumu's basket is so beautifully decorated. It doesn't look like a bamboo basket at all. It's definitely a valuable ornament." Wang praised repeatedly.

"Shall we go and deliver it?"

"It may be too late for us to deliver it ourselves." There are so many houses, and it is not realistic to deliver it to each one of them.

The annual gifts for the workshop employees have been distributed, but those for the shop assistants have not yet been distributed. A few familiar shops and the manager of Qianweizhai will also receive a gift, as they were all the ones who had given gifts in the past.

There are also the officials from the Military Farm Department and the Ministry of Works, Duke Zhou's Mansion, Ji Shiyan, and the Emperor. The Empress and the Emperor also need to consider whether to send gifts. There are too many people who need to be sent gifts.

"New Year gifts must be delivered two days in advance, so all of these must be delivered today and tomorrow."

"Let's split up and go over there. If we're too busy, we can ask someone to help deliver it."

"Row."

The steamed buns have cooled down while we were talking. We put them in a basket. These are the buns we will eat in the near future. People in the village will give each other steamed buns and praise which family makes the best buns.

This is also a custom left over from times of food shortage. People couldn't bear to see their neighbors starve to death, so familiar families began to send each other steamed buns and multi-grain dumplings. Although there wasn't much, at least they could survive.

If we give some gifts to each other, we can have a good New Year.

The Su brothers and sisters drove to the capital. In the two days approaching the New Year, the capital became even more lively, and families carrying gifts to give New Year could be seen everywhere.

Before the shop assistants left, Su Mu distributed the New Year gifts to them.

"Open it and take a look. If there's anything you don't need, you can exchange it for some."

"Such a valuable thing!" Several shop assistants were shocked. There was also very expensive pepper sold in the shop.

"Here is another New Year gift. You can choose which one you want. If you need some white cotton, or vegetables, you can also exchange rice."

Su Mu said this entirely out of consideration that some people may not need very expensive spices at home. What they urgently need is cotton for the winter and vegetables and food for survival.

One of the shop assistants was too embarrassed to speak up, "Boss, I want to exchange all of it for cotton and rice, is that ok?"

"I really like this New Year gift, but my family." The guy thought of his family.

"Okay, I'll replace all of it with white cotton, rice, flour and oil."

"Thank you, shopkeeper!" the man said gratefully.

"Would you like to change? Don't be shy. I gave you this New Year gift so that you can have more choices. It doesn't matter which one you choose. After all, you have worked here for so long, and we have all witnessed your efforts."

"Change, let's change." The guys happily hugged their New Year gifts.

"Okay, I'll go deliver it somewhere else."

"Boss, we'll help you deliver it!" The guys were very enthusiastic.

"That's so embarrassing."

"It doesn't matter, the shopkeeper can help us a lot."

"Then I'll give you a raise!"

"Thank you, boss!" The guys went to deliver the New Year gifts happily.

You have to deliver the remaining sumus yourself.

According to the distance, Su Mu went to Zhou Ziyu's house first, wanting to hand over the New Year gift and quickly go to the next house. However, the doorman stopped him and the others hurried to report to their own masters.

When Zhou Ziyu heard that Su Mu was coming to give him a New Year gift, he came out to greet him, "Su Mu, you're here, come in quickly!"

Su Mu had no choice but to go in.

"Su Mu, I feel much better at home now because of you. I understood a lot of things when I came back last time. I know a lot now!" Zhou Ziyu said excitedly.

If he hadn't learned about the poor people's difficult survival last time, he might still have that indifferent look.

"The rapeseed in the field has grown so tall now! Grandpa still misses you every day, hum!"

"What are you talking about, you little bastard!" Duke Zhou's voice came from the yard.

"Grandpa! There are people here, why are you scolding me in front of outsiders?" Zhou Ziyu hid behind reflexively.

"I'll spare you this time."

Duke Zhou came over and suddenly became kind to Su Mu, "You must be Su Mu, Miss Su."

"I often hear my grandson praise you."

Duke Zhou was also a skinny old man with a pair of very clear eyes.

"Duke Zhou."

"Come here and do it, little girl."

"Zhou Ziyu, why don't you bring over all the delicious food you hid!"

"Okay." Zhou Ziyu went to get his things with a wronged look on his face.

"I'm sorry to make you laugh at my grandson."

"No, he is very good, very straightforward and has excellent character."

Duke Zhou didn't expect to hear such high praise from her. He knew that this girl was a very capable person. Those farm tools and many fresh vegetables were all brought out by her.

"I'm just a little worried about whether he can support the family in the future."

I don't know how many years I can protect him. Who will be able to protect him if he passes away a hundred years later? So I have been extra strict during this period of time, hoping that he will grow up quickly.