The skilled widow is busy farming

Brother Rui, Brother Jing, and Brother Chun are all back. This New Year is a rare year of reunion, and the elders also have happy smiles on their faces.

At the beginning of the spring, several children of the Li family went to the provincial capital for the imperial examination, and there were also children who took a boat to the capital in advance for a last-ditch effort.

These things are being done in an orderly manner, and Xiu Niang and the others no longer need to worry about it. Most of them are done by Brother Jing and Brother Chun.

The children came back. Xiu Niang took the children to draw pictures and pick wild flowers at the foot of the mountain. She taught the children how to identify medicinal materials and the southeast, northwest and northwest of the mountains.

The children especially like Xiu Niang. Almost all the younger generations were raised by her. She has a deep affection for her. As soon as she comes back, she will circle around the two grandmothers and act coquettishly.

The children saved their own pocket money and traveled all the way from the capital to bring delicious food, fun things, and new clothes to their two grandmothers and grandfathers.

"Grandma, look at the mushrooms I picked."

"My treasure, you can't eat that one, it's poisonous."

Xiu Niang threw her head back and laughed.

"It's off-white, not colorful."

"You can't eat that, so throw it away. Grandma has a lot of mushrooms here. I'll give them to you. I'll make delicious chicken noodle soup for you tonight."

"Okay. Grandma, I want to eat pancakes."

"Okay, I'll do it for you."

Xiu Niang touched the child's head and smiled happily.

Brother Rui will go back after spring, and the children will also leave. They will all go to the Imperial College to study, and they will also develop their own connections in the capital.

Xiu Niang sent the children away.

Before leaving, Brother Rui reluctantly hugged her and his sister-in-law, "You should be good and wait for me to come back. I will write to you when I arrive. Don't be willful. I am thinking of you in the capital."

"Okay, let's go."

Xiu Niang touched his face, just like she did when she was a child.

Three years later, my father-in-law passed away. He left in his sleep and was already cold when he was found in the morning.

The family then began to prepare for the funeral.

My mother-in-law also passed away on the seventh day after her father-in-law passed away. The old couple stayed together all their lives, and in the end they left together.

Xiu Niang and her sister-in-law were so sad that it was not that they could not accept the death of the old man, but that the loved ones who loved them had passed away, which once again reminded them that they had to return home.

In the past, when their parents-in-law were here, they also had elders who cared for them. Now that their parents-in-law are gone, they feel a little desolate.

In the second half of the year, Xiuniang's parents passed away within three months of each other. This was a huge blow to her.

After so many years, in Xiuniang's heart, the Zhou family's parents are also her support and relatives.

Within a year, her parents-in-law and mother-in-law died one after another. Xiu Niang took care of the funeral of her father and mother at the end of the year, but she suddenly fell ill.

The two brothers Zhou Yi came back to attend the funeral, but Zhou Yi was not allowed by the emperor and Ding You still wanted to return to the capital, but was only given a holiday.

Xiu Niang's illness came so violently that she lingered on the bed for many days and could not get up.

All the descendants of the family have returned, and the niece-in-law and daughter-in-law personally serve Xiaoshun in front of the bed.

In the end, Li Rui invited the famous doctor, but he still used someone else's favor and owed a big favor.

The famous doctor's wonderful rejuvenation brought Xiu Niang back to life again.

After Xiu Niang woke up, she looked at them and smiled, and the whole family breathed a sigh of relief.

This time the illness was very slow, and her body recovered very slowly. The famous doctor said that she could not travel far and had to take care of herself slowly, as her lifespan would also be affected. But fate was brought back.

When Xiu Niang got better, Brother Chun took his wife to the capital, and came back in exchange for Brother Qun and his wife.

Brother Qun became a high-ranking official in the provincial capital, and he deliberately exchanged opportunities with others just so that his old mother could have someone to take care of her.

Xu Jing rarely goes to the official residence. She spends most of her time in the village with Xiu Niang and teaching the children in the school.

Qun Ge is also middle-aged. Even if Xu Jing is not around, it will not have a big impact. Xu Jing is very willing to take care of her mother-in-law.

"Why did Brother Chun go to the capital to teach? Why? Is it because of me?"

Xiuniang guessed that Brother Chun's departure from his hometown might be her own reason.

Xu Jing smiled and said, "Nothing, it's just that those boys are negligent in their discipline. My second brother is busy with court affairs, and the management of our school in the capital is a bit loose, so I just thought it would be better to send the fourth brother back and beat him for a while." , Don’t think too much, besides, I’m much more capable than my siblings, so you can’t be partial.”

Xu Jing makes jokes and won't tell her the truth.

"Oh, there is no favoritism. I love you all the same. He ran so fast and I didn't even have time to explain. It's time for me to divide the property in my hands. I still have some things to explain, so he ran away. This kid .”

Xiu Niang felt that she didn't have much time left last time when she was ill, so she planned to take care of her funeral arrangements.

"Mom, don't say that, it makes people feel uncomfortable."

"Those boys can't accept it. Can't you accept it too? I will leave sooner or later. Don't let me leave with regrets. I asked Xin'er to write everything down for me. There is nothing missing. You can help me then. Fulfill my wish."

Xiuniang took her daughter-in-law Xu Jing's hand and explained.

"Okay, mother, don't worry, my daughter-in-law will definitely help you.

"That's good. You've been running around with me all these years. You've worked hard. I have nothing left for you. What I want to say is all in the letter. I don't have much jewelry. Those antique calligraphy and painting books, etc., I have made arrangements and left them for you, Lan'er and several grandchildren. You can choose whatever you like. My mother loves you the same."

"mother……"

Xu Jing leaned on her shoulder, her voice choked with sobs.

"One last thing, I want to leave an incense sign in the temple. You all know that I believe in Buddhism. This is my only wish. Just help me fulfill it."

"Yes, my daughter-in-law has noted it down."

"If I can't make it to Xin'er's wedding, please help me give her the dowry. I've reserved it. This is the only girl in our family. You must choose someone with good character. Remember, our children don't have to be small, even if they are from the royal family. It’s hard for a royal woman to do anything even if she’s young, don’t even think about rising to the top at one step, that’s not a good thing.”

"Yes, I took note."

Brother Chun went to the capital to hire a famous doctor to treat Xiu Niang. Li Rui owed him a favor. He didn't want money, so he just wanted Brother Chun to teach his children to read. He had no other requirements.

You must know that Brother Chun has been teaching for many years on behalf of his old mother. He has trained many top scholars and top candidates in academies and schools. He has become a famous master, one of the best in the capital.

He has served as an official and made outstanding political achievements, and he is more upright and upright as a teacher. There are many children he has taught who have excelled, and have attracted much attention and praise.

There are countless people who want to ask him to be their master. What they give is not money, but resources. As long as you come, we can afford to give the Li family whatever they want.

It's just that Brother Chun doesn't have that much desire for power and wealth, and prefers to teach. He has a pure temperament, and has gained fame and a world through teaching. His painting has long since become a famous artist recognized and praised by everyone.

Brother Chun became the first famous master and master in the Li family who was recognized and praised in Qingliu without relying on his family.

Because of the kindness of saving his mother, Brother Chun took his wife back to the capital, just to repay the favor. He accepted other people's children to study in the school.

This time he was invited to teach at the Capital Academy. Many people donated money, materials, food, pens, ink, paper, and inkstones to the academy just to send their children to be taught by Brother Chun.

In other words, even if the disciples taught by Brother Chun are upright and good men, even if they have no fame, they can stand up and be praised for their character and talents. This is the reason why everyone flocks to them.

It’s the finale. It’s the end of the year. Let’s take a rest and recuperate. I wish everyone good health and success. Recently I heard about the epidemic of influenza A and other things. It is recommended to continue to wear masks when going out. Mainly to keep warm, wear scarves and gloves. This disease is not related to catching cold. It also matters.