The daily routine of wearing a book and abusing literature to cultivate a scholar and Xiaoxianggong

Chapter 3 Taking the Lady to the Mountains
Li Xiaodao, who was walking in the field, was in a happy mood.

The green everywhere makes her feel very relaxed, and there are purple-red flowers blooming on the mountainside at the foot of the mountain as far as the eye can see.

"It's called three-leaf plum, and it blooms all year round," Pei Zhiqi continued to introduce to his wife.

There are many streams here, there are fish in the river, and there are many egrets flying around with white wings.

There are also many bird calls that cannot be named, some are melodious, some are sad and desolate. They are like musicians in nature. Although they are not silk and bamboo strings, they sound lively and vivid.

The two of them came across a small stream as they walked. The water was slightly shallow but wide. There was no bridge, only a few big stones thrown in the water by enthusiastic villagers to step on to cross.

Pei Zhiqi crossed the creek skillfully, turned around and saw the lady on the other side was still not moving, and walked back stepping on the stone.

Li Xiaodao recalled the tragic experience of stepping on a pier to cross a bridge when she was in college, and then fell into the water with one step. She couldn't take a step.

"Why don't we take a detour, there is a wooden bridge over there to cross the stream." Thinking that the lady grew up in the town, she probably didn't play in the countryside much, Pei Zhiqi felt that it would be safer to take the lady across the bridge.

Li Xiaodao looked in the direction Xianggong pointed, and the bridge was too far away to be seen, so she took a deep breath and said, "It's okay, I'll try."

Seeing her persistence, Pei Zhiqi didn't say anything, just walked ahead silently, first stood on the first stone, and after stepping on it firmly, stretched out his hand to Li Xiaodao: "If you don't mind, I'll lead the lady across the river."

Li Xiaodao hesitated for a moment, and stretched out his hand.

Women in the new century don't have to be so coy.

Pei Zhiqi took Li Xiaodao and stepped on it stone by stone, crossing the stream.

I didn't expect that being held by someone would give me such peace of mind.

Then walking forward, I met a few villagers walking back from the field, and they all greeted Pei Zhiqi with a smile: "Mr. Xiucai! Take your new wife to the mountains!"

Pei Zhiqi nodded and bowed with a smile, and it was regarded as returning to the other party.

Walking to a hillside, the terraced fields are in sight.

Li Xiaodao looked into the bushes next to him, and there were white and light yellow lilies paved like a long path.

Too beautiful!

It is said to be a lily, but it is much smaller than the lilies in the flower shop, but there are many flowers blooming on one branch, lively and elegant.

It should be Wild Lily, Li Xiaodao thought.

Seeing that the lady liked it, Pei Zhiqi also stopped and let the lady look at it for a while.

"How about I move a few trees in the yard some other day, so my wife can watch it every day."

Li Xiaodao shook his head: "Forget it, they grow well here. I have grown flowers before, and a few pots died a few times. There is really no reason to grow flowers."

Pei Zhiqi smiled and said, "It's okay, I'll take care of it."

The two talked and laughed, walked to the vegetable field cultivated by themselves, picked some melons, beans, fruits and vegetables and put them into baskets. Once picked, they could eat for several days.

Li Xiaodao was walking in the field, and suddenly found a few tomato seedlings planted by the edge of the field. They didn't grow very well without a support frame, but there were also some small red tomatoes, and some ripe ones fell to the ground. , No one picks it, which is a pity.

"It's a tomato!" Li Xiaodao trotted over and quickly picked five or six of them.

Pei Zhiqi hurriedly called her from behind: "My lady! You can't eat that!"

Li Xiaodao put the picked tomatoes into the vegetable basket: "You can eat it, you can eat it, this one is delicious!"

"This is a tomato seedling passed down from foreigners in Fucheng Port two years ago. Everyone grows it fresh for ornamental use. It is said that it is poisonous and inedible," Pei Zhiqi said earnestly.

"Eatable, non-poisonous, sir, I'll make you a 'tomato steamed bun' tomorrow at noon, you can make a big pot for the whole family, tell your parents that they don't need to open fire tomorrow, let's eat together!"

Although Li Xiaodao went to school and worked in the south, she grew up in the north. She doesn't know how to cook much, but she likes to eat this northern food. She learned it specially. These days, when I think that there may be no tomatoes in ancient times, I feel sad because of it coming.

"This... Could it be that the people in the town have already eaten it?" Pei Zhiqi was still not at ease.

"Mmmm", Li Xiaodao replied vaguely, and said to Pei Zhiqi, "Don't worry, Mr., I'll eat two bowls first when it's ready tomorrow."

After working in the field for a while, Pei Zhiqi picked up the basket full of harvest, and the two went down the mountain.

When going back, Pei Zhiqi chose another way to go back. First, he could see different scenery, and second, there was a wooden bridge to walk across the stream.

The sun was almost setting when the two arrived home.Pei Zhiqi had just packed up the vegetables picked from the field, and took out a small basket to give to his parents, when Pei's father and mother came back from the outside, carrying two heavy bamboo baskets and two small wooden buckets, and entered the young couple first. yard.

Pei Zhiqi in the yard hurriedly stopped what he was doing, and greeted him: "Father, mother, you are back."

Li Xiaodao, who was putting away in the kitchen, also came out upon hearing the sound.

Father Pei nodded, and put down the basket with Mother Pei. Mother Pei said, "The day after tomorrow, you are going to the town to return home. The two of us will go out today and buy some return gifts. Remember to bring them the day after tomorrow."

Pei Zhiqi originally planned to go out to buy things tomorrow, but he didn't expect his parents to do it first.

"Thank you, father and mother," Pei Zhiqi thanked, and Li Xiaodao also thanked him.

Mother Pei also put down the two wooden barrels, and said, "There are still two crabs and a dozen shrimps here, steam them for your wife."

Li Xiaodao's foodie gene was activated, he was very happy!

Seeing the lady so happy, Pei Zhiqi smiled and nodded to his mother, "Okay, let's steam tonight."

Suddenly, Mother Pei took Li Xiaodao's hand, held it and patted it, only looked at her kindly, but didn't speak.

"Uh...Mum? Don't start a fire with Dad at noon tomorrow. Let's cook a big pot of rice tomorrow and eat together!" In order to ease the embarrassment of silence, Li Xiaodao took the initiative to speak.

Pei's mother and Pei's father looked at each other, then Pei's mother nodded and said, "Okay."

After finishing speaking, Father Pei and Mother Pei returned to their yard, and Pei Zhiqi moved the divided dishes into his parents' kitchen.

After Pei Zhiqi came back, Li Xiaodao and Mr. Xianggong sorted out the things brought by his parents. Pei's father and Pei's mother were very careful, not only prepared pairs of sweets and snacks, but also prepared red envelopes for returning home.

That night, Li Xiaodao ate steamed large crabs and boiled shrimps.

So happy.

If this goes on like this, I don't know if people will be caught, but this stomach will soon be caught by the talented young man.

"Ah... so dangerous..." Li Xiaodao, who was bathing comfortably in the new wooden barrel, moaned softly.

Pei Zhiqi specially built a small shed for bathing. He originally had an old bucket. When he was about to get married, he thought about it and found a carpenter to make a new wooden bucket for his wife.

After eating and washing the pot, he boiled hot water. Although the weather in early autumn was still warm, it was a bit cooler at night. If he could wash himself in cold water, he could not let his wife take a cold bath.

After washing up, the two returned to the couch at night.

Li Xiaodao felt very hot in his underwear and covered with a quilt. At first he exposed his arms and feet, but then he felt that it was not cool enough, so he simply turned over and hugged the quilt, leaving half of his body to dry.

Today I feel more comfortable than last night, and I didn't dare to move last night.

The husband next to him was lying obediently, and he was not too hot. He was covered with a quilt and closed his eyes, sleeping very well.

No wonder my colleagues said that after marriage, the hero and heroine are loving and affectionate. The husband is so gentle, considerate, knowledgeable, and cooks well, which is really pleasing.

After going on like this for a month or two, would he still be willing to leave?
Thinking of this made her a little annoyed, if she continued to stay, in case a tragedy happened...

Wait, at the mention of the word colleague, she suddenly remembered that the colleague seemed to have said that the hero was killed by gangsters on the way to the township examination.

That is to say, as long as Xianggong goes to take the Juren examination, he will be killed by villains?
I had so much fun during the day that I didn't think of this important sentence.

Why was I so disappointed that I didn't fall asleep after reading a few more pages!Who is the murderer!
Li Xiaodao turned over and faced Pei Zhiqi. She looked at the person lying quietly beside her. Wouldn't it be too unfair for such a good person to be killed by a villain?
And I seem to be wrong, the marriage is done, no matter whether she and the husband will reconcile or not, as long as the husband decides to take the exam, he will be killed, and the tragedy will still happen!
And taking a step back, even if I didn't marry Pei Zhiqi, even if I didn't know him, it would be a great tragedy for someone like him to be killed!

Is there no way to stop it?
Pei's father and Pei's mother must know something, otherwise how could they stop him from taking the Juren examination.

If you don't take the Juren examination, you are too weak, and you will be killed if you go to the Juren examination. Why is this person next to him so ill-fated.

Li Xiaodao couldn't help feeling distressed.

I don't know if I can change the trajectory of his fate.

Li Xiaodao returned to his supine position again, and heaved a big sigh.

"Miss?" Pei Zhiqi suddenly called her in a low voice.

The lady next to her turned over as if she was frying beans, and finally sighed heavily. Could there be something on her mind?
"Ah... I can't eat or sleep, I'm going to sleep!" Li Xiaodao hastily turned over again, with his back to Pei Zhiqi.

Pei Zhiqi looked puzzled, so he closed his eyes and continued to sleep.

After a while, Li Xiaodao turned his head and asked softly, "Master? Are you asleep?"

Pei Zhiqi replied, "Not yet."

"Msanggong, are you going to take part in the provincial examination next year?"

Pei Zhiqi thought for a while, and replied, "Go."

"Disregarding the objections of parents?"

"I'll have a good talk with them."

"But if you go, you will... you will..."

Pei Zhiqi chuckled softly, "What will happen? My lady speaks a bit like a mother tonight, she wants to say something but refuses to finish."

Feeling stuffy, Li Xiaodao simply sat up.

Pei Zhiqi sat up and asked, "What's wrong, lady?"

"I dreamed last night that you were killed by gangsters on the way to the township exam, and then I was forced to remarry a drunk man with my children, and then died miserably." Li Xiaodao thought of a way, cleverly said it.

"This... is just a dream. Dreams are illusory things. Don't keep them in mind, my lady, so there is no need to worry."

"No, what if this is a prophetic dream? Think about it, if you dream about this on the night of your wedding, will it be... Mr., you have to answer me seriously."

Although Pei Zhiqi felt that there was no need to be so frightened because of a dream, but the lady looked serious, and he couldn't just play it off, so he began to think seriously.

"That depends on what kind of villain is doing the harm. If it is a robbery or a weapon disaster, you can only be cautious, pay attention not to expose your wealth, don't go to the wilderness, and don't cause trouble. If this is unavoidable, then Fate; if the villain intentionally harms, then it means there is a feud or other reasons, if this is the case, then go all the more, we must clarify the truth, solve the enmity, and give everyone justice."

Pei Zhiqi paused, and his voice was softer: "And my lady, don't you plan to reconcile with me in a few days? We have neither the reality of husband and wife nor children. After we divorce, you can also go back to your mother's house and choose a good husband." If you remarry, you won’t be forced to remarry with your children.”

"I..." Li Xiaodao blushed, "I didn't..."

"Huh? Nothing?"

"Sanggong knows that I want to divorce, why is he treating me so well?" Li Xiaodao hurriedly changed the topic.

Pei Zhiqi smiled softly and replied: "Even if it's only for one day, as long as the lady is my wife, I will naturally feel pain."

Li Xiaodao felt a thump in her heart, she blushed and turned her back to lie down again.

"Then what if you...you had a wife and son before you went to take the Juren examination, and you were still in danger, what should you do?"

"Well..." Pei Zhiqi replied while thinking, "Naturally, I have to discuss it with my wife before making a decision. After all, it's not my business alone, it's a family business."

Seeing that the lady didn't continue to ask questions after answering this sentence, Pei Zhiqi also lay down and soon fell into a deep sleep.

(End of this chapter)