Chapter 202 After the heavy snowfall
, the servants of the Captain's Mansion have climbed up to the eaves several times in order to sweep the snow off the eaves. They are afraid that the snow will be too thick and will collapse the roof, and they are also afraid of large pieces of frozen snow. Suddenly it fell and hit people passing by.
The main rooms were a little better, with charcoal fires always burning, the temperature on the roofs high, and relatively little snow. The other rooms had a thick layer of snow on the roofs, which would be very dangerous if not dealt with in time.
There was no time to clear the snow in the courtyard, so the servants only cleared a narrow path on the only way for people to pass.
There are also people on the road outside who are clearing snow nearby and creating paths for traffic. The uninhabited alleys are covered with snow.
In Cangyun Garden, the Yun family was in a state of distress. The heavy snow had hindered everything, and it was difficult to buy many things.
The food in the house is quite enough. If there are no fresh vegetables, at least there is still food to eat.
But the charcoal fire is almost running out. It’s getting cold early this year, so the charcoal needs to be used up early. The charcoal purchased by Yun for the house is high-quality charcoal. The quantity purchased at one time is limited. There was originally a batch that was delivered in these two days. .
As a result, the heavy snowfall meant that the charcoal that was supposed to be delivered could not be delivered, and the charcoal in the house was burned faster than expected.
So early in the morning, Yun sent people to inquire about the shops on the street to see if there were any shops selling charcoal fires.
However, even in the bustling Fucheng, almost no shops are open at the moment, let alone shops selling charcoal fires.
This made Yunshi anxious. In such a cold day, if the charcoal fire was cut off, the house would be like an ice cellar.
Wei Qingwan was accompanying her in Yun's house to handle matters. Seeing that she was so anxious, he had no good solution and could only comfort her with a few words.
Immediately afterwards, bad news came. The heavy snow crushed many residents' houses. It was said that many bamboo mountains in Taizhou Prefecture were also damaged, and large areas of bamboo fell down.
The specific casualties are currently unknown, but the situation should not be too optimistic.
Affected by this, the government office is already in a state of distress. It is currently unknown whether Wei Mingting will be implicated and affected.
Yunshi suddenly had a headache: "What a troubled year it has been!"
Before the Seventh Prince's matter was resolved, another snowstorm hit, making this new year really difficult.
"Mom, don't worry. When the snow melts, the charcoal fire can still be delivered." Wei Qingwan comforted her.
"Yeah." Yun said, but her worried mood did not get better at all, because charcoal was only a small aspect.
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Wei Ruo also learned about the snow disaster from his servants.
She was going to take a trip to check out the situation. She didn't necessarily have to do anything, but at least she wanted to see what was going on outside with her own eyes.
Before going out, Wei Ruo and Xiumei were fully armed.
Especially the shoes, Wei Ruo and Xiumei put on boots specially made for them by the wet nurse.
Wei Ruo told the wet nurse how to make these boots. They are wrapped with a layer of cowhide and filled with thick cotton, so that they can be kept warm and waterproof.
The soles are also patterned according to Wei Ruo's requirements to increase friction and prevent slipping.
But Wei Ruo's own needlework was so bad that the wet nurse had to do it.
In order to look good, the nanny also wrapped a layer of embroidered fabric outside the cowhide, so that once the hem of the skirt was covered, outsiders would not know what kind of shoes Wei Ruo and the others were wearing.
In addition to the clothes they usually wear, Wei Ruo prepared a cloak for himself and Xiumei.
"Miss, I'd better not wear this cloak. Only our ladies can wear it. It's outrageous for a maid like me to wear such an expensive cloak." "I don't care what other people's maids wear. My
Meimei wears I have the same cloak." Wei Ruodao.
"No, miss, you're going to gossip if someone sees you." Xiumei muttered.
"We won't go out to see anyone today. If you don't tell me and I don't tell you, others won't know who you are to me," Wei Ruo explained. "But..."
"No but, it's so cold. This cloak is so warm. The wet nurse took so much trouble to make it for us. We can't let her heart down." Wei Ruo's statement made
Xiumei unable to refuse . : "Okay then."
Xiumei put on the cloak that Wei Ruo handed her. Wei Ruo's was aqua, while Xiumei's was grass green.
As soon as Wei Ruo and Xiumei heard the door of Songyuan, they saw Wei Jinyi and Xiaobei.
When Wei Ruo saw Wei Jinyi, he couldn't help but think of what happened the night before yesterday.
Fortunately, he was his brother. If it had been any other man, he would have been very embarrassed by what happened the night before yesterday. He might even be accused of teasing a man.
"Second brother, are you going out too?" Wei Ruo asked.
"Wait for you together." Wei Jin also said.
"Second brother knows that I'm going out?" Wei Ruo asked.
"The damage to the houses and fields is unknown. With Ruo'er's personality, he probably wants to go out and check the situation." Wei Jin also said.
Even though Wei Ruo knew she couldn't do much, she wouldn't hide in the house.
Wei Ruo was a little surprised, but after the surprise, she felt warm. The second brother really knew what she was thinking.
Wei Jin also continued: "The road is not open, and carriages are not feasible. We can only walk on foot. To avoid danger, I will accompany you."
Wei Ruoxiao: "Okay, I won't go far, and I will take a look at a closer place. , There is really nothing to do while hiding in this mansion, and I don’t know what is going on outside."
Wei Ruo planned to go to the shop, but Zhuangzi said it was too far, and it would be dark even if he walked back and forth.
Wei Jin also came over and put the hat on Wei Ruo's cloak on Wei Ruo.
"It's cold, don't let your ears freeze." Wei Jin also said.
Then Xiaobei handed Wei Ruo a hand stove: "Miss, the weather is cold. Hold the hand stove to make it a little warmer.
" The second young master has prepared a young lady, so you can't hide from it, right?"
Wei Ruo replied angrily: "Meimei, aren't you useless yourself? Why are you talking about me?"
"Miss, I am a martial arts practitioner. I'm strong and not afraid of the cold. If you don't believe it, just touch my hand and see if it's warmer than yours." Xiumei replied.
"Forget it, I won't touch it, I'll give up." Wei Ruo knew that her Mei Mei's hands were warm even if she didn't touch them.
Then Wei Ruo looked up at Wei Jinyi and rejected the idea in his mind in just one second.
Not to mention that no young master would hold a hand stove when going out. With her second brother's skills, his hands might be hotter than her hand stove.
"Let's go." Wei Ruo urged.
Wei Jin also smiled, and then followed closely behind Wei Ruo.
The street outside the gate of Xiaowei's Mansion is the main road of the city, so the cleared road is quite wide, and it is not a problem for three or five people to walk abreast.
After walking for a while, Wei Ruo and others saw a number of people gathered around the entrance of an alley, as if something had happened.
(End of chapter)