The skilled widow is busy farming

Chapter 2 Silver
"Xiu Niang, are you feeling better? Don't listen to that shrew Wang's nonsense. It's important for you to take good care of yourself. You can't let go of your son if you don't care for others. I lost a son, and if I lose a daughter-in-law, you might as well take care of me. Let me go together."

My mother-in-law broke down and cried bitterly. She had a lot of gray hair on her temples overnight, and she looked more than ten years older.

"Grandpa, mother, don't worry, I've already died once, and I won't do stupid things again. I will be strong."

Xiu Niang looked at them with tears in her eyes and assured them.

The sad and calm eyes also fit her current situation and identity.

"Okay, good boy, mother loves you. From now on, you will be my biological daughter. My mother-in-law and daughter-in-law have been together for ten years. No one would dare to treat you mother and son badly as long as I am here."

Her mother-in-law took a step forward and held her hand while sobbing.

"Mom, my sister-in-law has figured it out. You can't cry anymore. My sister-in-law is still weak. Sister-in-law, I'm sorry, I really didn't agree to my elder sister-in-law's loan to her. She was moved after seeing the gold brought back by her second brother's classmate. She kept whispering in my ear, I really didn’t agree to her, but if I dare to have such an idea, the boss will beat me to death, I am no longer a thing..."

The sister-in-law was helpless and rubbed the corners of her clothes to apologize, her eyes were red, and her face looked embarrassed and aggrieved.

Xiu Niang resisted the feeling of vomiting and smiled at her reluctantly, "Sister-in-law, I know what kind of person you are. We have been together for ten years. How can I not know you? You are just stupid and annoying. Take advantage."

Speaking of which, he took a breath and said, "Sister-in-law, Brother Jing is already so old. From now on, you will rely on your eldest brother and son, not your natal family. You don't have to care whether they treat you well or not. You will also be buried in the Li family's ancestral grave in the future. It's unnecessary." Look at your sister-in-law’s face.”

"Brother and sister, I'm sorry. You were hurt so badly and I made trouble for you. I'm sorry!"

My sister-in-law was comforted, but she couldn't help crying.

Xiu Niang breathed a sigh of relief, she saw that she was an honest and honest eldest daughter-in-law, with no intentions and a stupid mouth.

She raised her head and glanced at the door. Two half-grown boys stood there timidly, one tall and one short. The half-tall boy looked to be seven or eight years old, and the younger boy looked like he was only three or four years old.

Zhou Yun pushed his nephew and said, "Go and see your mother."

"mother."

The two boys stood in front of the bed looking at their mother, with tears in their eyes and choking calls.

"Son, mother, I can't help you..."

"Mom, don't die, don't leave us..."

The two children may have been suppressed for too long. They lost their father in a short period of time and watched their mother hit the coffin. At this time, their emotions had completely collapsed and they were crying at the top of their lungs.

Xiu Niang looked at them and thought of her children, her eyes softened unconsciously, and her tears rolled down uncontrollably.

Forget it, the past is gone, and the past cannot be recalled. It is only right to live every day of the present. Even these two sensible children are worth keeping.

"Xiu'er, for the sake of your child, cheer up. Even your son-in-law will be angry if he sees you like this."

Aunt Zhou was comforting her.

"Mom, I've written it down. I won't commit suicide again. You believe me."

"AaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamp minuses, I know you feel bitter, by the way, but how can life not be bitter? Think about your two sons, your blessings are behind you. If the sky falls, there will still be me, your father and you." Brother, I’ll support you.”

Aunt Zhou touched her daughter's face with her rough hands and looked at her sadly and worriedly, full of love for her daughter.

"Don't worry, I've already died once. If the King of Hell doesn't accept me, I will cheer up so that I can be worthy of the second life God has given me."

Xiu Niang sighed quietly.

Seeing that she finally no longer had the will to die, the whole family let out a deep sigh and felt a huge weight in their hearts.

"Great, my brother and sister have figured it out. I'm going to cook, Qing'er will light the fire for me, and your second aunt still needs to drink medicine."

The sister-in-law slapped her thigh and quickly turned to the kitchen, calling her daughter for help.

Xiuniang looked at her family who were so united and concerned about her, and seemed to find the warmth she had not seen for a long time. Maybe this was the second opportunity God gave her to taste the warmth of the world, and she should take advantage of it.

It’s great to no longer have to fight against one another, run around too hard, or calculate people’s hearts.

The two children kept guarding their mother and refused to leave. The old woman held her hand and sighed.

"Silly boy, in order to save you, your grandfather and parents-in-law raised money as a family. If you want to die, your eldest brother and sister-in-law used all their private money to buy you a ginseng and other medicines. Everyone is in a hurry these days. It’s broken, you can’t have thoughts of committing suicide anymore.”

"Mom, I let you worry."

"What nonsense are you talking about? How can a mother not worry about her children? You are better than anything else if you do well."

The old lady held her grandson in her arms, stroking the child's head, and looked at her daughter with a look of distress and worry. She would be a widow in the future, and it was not easy to be a widow.

The sister-in-law brought medicine and porridge.

"Brothers and sisters, first eat some porridge to cushion your stomach and then drink medicine."

"Okay, sister-in-law, thank you."

Xiuniang thanked her gratefully. Judging from the conditions of this family, they could only make ends meet and study, so they were not too wealthy.

"Thank you, sister-in-law, please relax, we are at home and we will not let you be wronged."

The sister-in-law advised with a gentle look on her face.

Xiu Niang smiled and nodded, sipping the hot porridge.

After eating a bowl of porridge, I felt much better with food in my stomach. I rested for a while before drinking the medicine.

"You rest, Brother Qun, you two come with me and let your mother rest."

The sister-in-law greeted the two children. Grandpa felt relieved after seeing Xiu Niang drink the medicine and prepared to leave.

"Grandpa, please wait a moment."

Xiuniang remembered the money that Wang shouted about just now. Her family didn't ask for her money, so she kept it for herself.

He took out a handkerchief from the bedside drawer, opened it and found two gold ingots. He held it in his hand and handed it to the old man. "Grandpa, take it and pay back the medicine fee. Sister-in-law Wang reminded me when she made a fuss. Many people saw my husband coming back with money. I can't hide it from others. I want to give the money to you for your disposal."

She couldn't watch the family spend all their money to save her. She had money but ignored it while watching the family get into trouble. Moreover, the person who sent the money came to her house that day, and many people were there, knowing that she had Money has not been passed in the first seven days, so the Wang family is here to fight against the autumn wind. I believe other people have the same idea.

Too much money may cause trouble.

"Xiu Niang, what are you doing with the money? My family doesn't owe anyone any money. It's just enough. Don't worry about the cost of the medicine. We can afford it."

Grandma was dressed in blue plain cloth, neat and clean, and her hair was neatly combed.

Looking at her with a firm and calm expression, the old face was full of strength.

"Grandma, this money is originally for the family, not for me alone. In addition, I have an idea in my mind that I want to talk to the elders."

"Say, you have always had the best ideas in our family and can steer the ship. I'll listen to you."

The old lady has great trust in Xiuniang because her natal family are all scholars. Her natal family is a larger clan that is more prosperous than the Li family, and there are dozens of officials in the clan.

"Sister-in-law Wang reminded me that wealth should not be revealed. If so many people know that we are rich, it may lead to disaster over time."

"If you have any ideas, just tell me."

The grandfather spoke in a deep voice. He had a dark face when the Wang family was making a fuss just now. He was an elder, and because of the face of his eldest grandson's daughter-in-law, he would have fallen out with him long ago.

That woman spoke so harshly, what does it mean to be an orphan without parents? Not all the men in my Li family are dead, either. She is really a loser.

"My husband-in-law is no longer here. From now on, my two children will still have to be taught by their grandfather and elders. In recent years, my children have been studying with my husband-in-law and my brother-in-law. It was my elder brother and sister-in-law who had to worry about spending money. They sacrificed a lot and we all see it in our eyes." In my heart, now that I have money, I wonder if I can add some land to my family or buy a shop or something, so that I can make a living for a long time in the future."

"I can't ask for the money from my younger siblings. Don't worry. My two nephews are the roots of my Li family. Brother Ping is my biological brother. I will never give up on my nephews no matter what. As long as I have a bite to eat, my children will have it."

The strong man outside the door spoke first, his eyes were red, and he couldn't help but feel sad when he thought of his dead brother.

"Brother, I feel at ease with your words. As a widow, I can't teach my children. They still need the guidance of their elders. The money is for the family. My brother-in-law is very talented in reading. It is a glorious thing for our family to be an official. It's a big matter for Menlin, you can't refuse me on this matter."

"Listen to your siblings first."

Grandpa said with half-open eyes.

"I thought to myself that it would be a disaster to keep too much money in my hands. It would be better to take the opportunity to buy some property and buy a few more acres of land to donate some ancestral land to the clan school. Several children and brothers-in-law are studying in the clan school. In the future, there will be more places for the clan to use. Or you can build an ancestral hall, grandpa, you can take a look."

"You want to spend your money in the right place. It will be clear where the money is spent. You can't hide it from others. This will also prevent others from getting pink eye. Boss, what do you think?"

"Dad, I listen to you. I think what Xiu Niang said is reasonable. Instead of being remembered day and night, it is better to benefit the clan school. In this way, the clan relatives will not hate our family in the future, but they can also be grateful to our family, and the children can benefit from it. Affordable and thoughtful.”

"Xiu Niang has a long-term vision, so just listen to her. You and your son are going to pay for the medicine, and then go and ask if there is any suitable land and shop. If there is a suitable shop, that's fine. The land must be bought."

"Okay, grandpa, let me ask. Is it all spent?"

"The ancestral land is still very important. Buy as much as you can. This will also be the foundation of ethnic studies in the future. Go and find out first. Fertile land is not easy to touch. Let's discuss it with you."

It can be seen that the old man is a resolute person, and he will do it immediately when he says it is done.

She turned around and looked at Xiu Niang, "Xiu Niang, if you spend the money, it will be gone. Don't you regret it?"

Grandpa looked at Xiuniang with a serious face.

"Grandpa, I don't regret it. Brother Qun and Brother Chun are too young. I can't afford to support two scholars on my own. This gold won't last a lifetime. If I donate a little to the clan's education, it can be considered as my contribution to the clan on behalf of my husband... …”

Xiu Niang raised her head and covered her face with her hands, holding back tears.

"Good boy, you can rest assured and cultivate yourself. I'm not dead yet and it's not my turn for others to bully my Li family."

"Grandpa, those who donate must write a document so that others will not remember it later."

"rest assured."

Grandpa nodded vigorously.

"Xiu'er, you have a good rest. Men are responsible for things outside. Taking good care of your body is more important than anything else."

Her mother-in-law also covered her with a quilt with concern.

"Mom, I have burdened you."

"Silly boy, our mother-in-law and daughter-in-law have been together for ten years. Why are you saying this? What will you do if someone bullies your son when you are not feeling well?"

The mother-in-law said this deliberately to give her the courage to survive.

"Don't worry. When I get well and our family can get back on their feet, we will build a big yard and give Brother Jing a wife. My husband has promised me."

Xiu Niang mentioned her husband again, also worried that they would notice something different.

"Okay, our family will listen to you. You are the one who has the most ideas."

The mother-in-law looked at Xiu Niang with tears in her eyes and was about to fall asleep, before she came out with her mother-in-law.

After closing the door, my mother-in-law shed tears and knelt down to apologize, "My mother-in-law, I can't help you..."

"Don't say that. Who would have thought that such an accident would happen. I don't ask for anything else. I just ask the Li family to treat my daughter and grandson well."

"Don't worry, as long as his father and I are alive, we will not allow others to bully our mother and son."

The mother-in-law gritted her teeth and promised, her eyes filled with tears.

My son is gone and will never come back. There is no body left!

The bones of the second child were washed away by the water. It is said that he was chopped by bandits and then fell into the river. The bones could not be recovered at all. This is also the reason why the peasant woman Xiu Niang crashed into the coffin.

(End of this chapter)