Happy pastoral sturdy little lady

Chapter 35 Surprised
"That's right, with your parents here, what kind of family do you want to share? Black-hearted things, you know how to confuse the fifth child with your parents all day long, and you're not afraid of getting a reputation for being unfilial!"

Bai Shi also snorted coldly, she has never spared no effort to provoke dissension, and never let go of any opportunity.Moreover, she is absolutely unwilling to split up!
After the family is divided, who will do the work in the field?Who does the housework?Who will pay for the expenses of the three sons and the scientific examination?Peony will get married soon, who will pay for the money for the dowry?If you don't separate the family, you don't need to worry about the second room, and naturally you will be taken advantage of to bear the burden and work hard!In a flash, ten days passed.

On this day, Da Ya, accompanied by Daddy Cheap, went to Moxiangzhai to deliver pen holders and bookmarks, and got a tael of silver.After leaving the bookstore, I went shopping like crazy. I bought a bolt of fine cotton cloth, two bolts of thin linen cloth suitable for summer coats, a large bag of needles and thread, a few catties of durable pastries, and thirty catties of rice and thirty catties of cornmeal. , I bought several catties of pork belly.

Rao Shouqin was dumbfounded, and tried to stop him all the way, but Da Ya didn't listen at all, and continued to go his own way.

"Big ya, you child, how can you do this? If you buy like this, you won't have a copper coin left today, right?" Rao Shouqin was very upset when his daughter refused to buy it, and kept talking non-stop.

Da Ya was very upset, so she couldn't help but give him a blank look, and said angrily: "Father, mother has been at grandpa's house for ten days, don't you need to bring mother back?"

Rao Shouqin blushed, and said with an embarrassing smile: "Of course I will go. Dad has already planned it, and he intends to go tomorrow." He smiled and explained: "Your mother finally went back to her mother's house, and Dad just thought about it." Let her stay at her mother's house for a few more days, so she is not in a hurry to pick her up."

Oh, it turned out to be like this, which shows that this cheap father is still kind and righteous.

Most of the grievances in Da Ya's heart dissipated, and finally she showed a sweet smile to Rao Shouqin who had been chattering all the time: "Father, don't you need to give gifts when you go to grandpa's house tomorrow? Think about it yourself, how many years have you been there?" Is it? If I remember correctly, it seems that you have been to grandpa's house three times in total?"

She finds it very unbelievable that the cheap father and mother have been married for 12 years, and they have only been to his wife's natal home three times in total.The first time is to go on a blind date; the second time is to meet relatives; the third time is to go back home in three dynasties.

Rao Shouqin was ashamed by his daughter's words, and smiled flatteringly: "Going to your grandfather's house, of course I have to prepare a gift. It's because my father didn't think carefully and made you a child worry about it! You can choose what to give as a gift. Give me something, if it’s not enough, daddy brought two hundred money here.”

As she said that, she really took out a purse and handed it over: "Here, buy whatever you like!" The big girl was very comforted in her heart, and she pushed it back with a smile: "Daddy, enough is enough, you don't need to buy any more! The road to my grandpa's house is not easy to walk, there are too many things, but it's troublesome! Why don't dad help me give grandma two taels of silver for emergency use!"

Rao Shouqin smiled honestly: "No need, Daddy has money himself, so Daddy will just give it to your grandma!"

In the early morning of the next day, Da Ya was putting the three pieces of cloth, needles, thread, and pastries bought yesterday into the basket. Rao Shouqin didn't say much, and let her toss around to arrange the few pieces of cloth properly.Last night, she baked several tortillas and omelets overnight, boiled some shelled eggs, packed them in a clean cloth bag, and asked her father to take them on the road.A small gourd was also filled with cold boiled water and put in the basket.

"Father, take care all the way!" Before leaving, Da Ya still stuffed a coarse cloth purse for Rao Shouqin, not allowing him to refuse: "Daddy takes it, it's better to have some spares when you're going out!"

"You three should pay attention to safety at home, and don't go out at night! I told your fifth uncle to let your fifth aunt come home to accompany you these few days!" Rao Shouqin was worried, and after repeated exhortations, he carried the big basket on his back. Embarked on the road to Wudaoliang.

At home, there are only three children left.

The adult is not at home, and the eldest girl is full of joy. Now that she is at home, no one will control her.

Hey, now, you can really do whatever you want!
What Da Ya wants to do most is to transplant wild chrysanthemums in the gaps of the "bamboo fence".Then, on the outside of the hedge, another circle of honeysuckle, wolfberry and peppercorns was planted.

"Goji berries, wild chrysanthemums, and peppercorns are all good things. They have both medicinal and food value. The roots and bark of goji berries have the effect of relieving cough and fever. The young leaves can be used to make goji berry pig liver soup, which has the effect of improving eyesight and clearing away heat." "Zanthoxylum bungeanum has many uses, it can be used as seasoning, it can also remove the fishy smell of various meats, and it can also be sold in pharmacies. As for the wild chrysanthemum, the benefits are not to mention!"

Big Ya explained to Big Brother and Er Ya, and they were beaming with joy: "Wild chrysanthemums are full of treasures all over the body, and they have many advantages: First, when the flowers bloom, they are golden yellow and very beautiful; the faint fragrance makes people feel happy when they smell them. Feel comfortable; [-]. The flowers can be made into chrysanthemum tea, which can clear away heat and wind, detoxify and reduce inflammation, clear the liver and improve eyesight; [-]. Wild chrysanthemums can also be sold to drugstores to earn some pocket money; [-]. Wild chrysanthemums can be made into Chrysanthemum pancakes are delicious!"

Erya's eyes sparkled when she heard this, she clapped her little hands and shouted: "Wow! It's so good, let's plant it. I support eldest sister, and go to the mountain to dig wild chrysanthemums with eldest sister!"

"Okay!" Da Ya laughed, and the simple farmyard was filled with happy notes.

The family of three was packing up the equipment for going up the mountain. Uncle Wu's family of five suddenly knocked on the door carrying big bags and small bags.

"Uncle Wu, what's the matter? Are you going to visit relatives?" Er Ya blurted out, and Da Ya and Xiang Dong also exchanged surprised looks.

This is not like going to see relatives. The eyes of Uncle Wu's family are all red, as if they have cried a lot.

Shan Cha cried loudly and threw herself into Da Ya's arms: "Sister Da Ya, we were kicked out of the old house, penniless, and got nothing!"

What?Another history of blood and tears? !
Da Ya and Xiang Dong were stunned and stared at the sky speechlessly.

Fifth Aunt couldn't help crying like rain, choked up and couldn't speak.

Fifth Uncle lowered his head, his heart was ashamed, obviously he was heartbroken by his relatives.

Yun Wu sighed, and explained: "It's like this. During breakfast today, Dad mentioned the matter of family separation again, and was severely scolded by the second aunt and the third aunt. The second aunt even beat the mother, The third uncle gave dad a slap, and Mudan wanted to kick the camellia. Finally, the parents couldn't bear it anymore, so they didn't want to ask anything, and begged you to separate and live alone. After a long time of trouble, Li Zheng and the patriarch came. In the end, we separated!"

"It's that simple? Second Aunt let your fifth room go so easily?" Da Ya expressed a little doubt and couldn't believe it.You know, when the people in the big house were separated to live alone, they paid a heavy price.

Bai's forced Rao Shouqin to sign an unfair contract. After Liu Xiangchun returned to her mother's house, Rao Shouqin got drunk and accidentally revealed it to Da Ya and Xiang Dong.

Yun Wu pursed her lips and glanced at her father: "How is that possible? The second aunt is notoriously difficult. She forced her father to agree to pay three silvers a year to her grandparents for retirement. In the four seasons, we have to make a new set of clothes for our grandparents.”

"What? Isn't this too much?" Da Ya couldn't help being shocked, her face full of anger.

What is the concept of three taels of silver?Let's put it this way, the annual expenses of ordinary people in Shanqian Village are generally two taels.Rice, noodles, vegetables, and even meat are almost self-sufficient.What are two taels of silver used for?That is to say, it is used to buy salt, oil, soy sauce, vinegar, dishes, cups, clothes, shoes and socks, and human relations.And all year round, there are new clothes to wear, that is only the rich people can achieve this kind of living standard.

Fifth Aunt finally couldn't hold back and burst into tears: "She (Bai's) is the one who wants to force our fifth room to death, she has such a vicious heart!"

Yun Wu was always calm: "Why the second aunt doesn't want to separate the family? I can guess nine points. If the family is divided, who will be the second room's cattle and horses? Mother, don't be sad, early separation is good, nothing is divided Now, it may not be a bad thing, so as not to cause a lot of trouble in the future. There is nothing, and there is nothing to be afraid of! As long as our family is in harmony and works hard together, I believe that the days will be better and better!" "Yes, that's right That's the reason! Fifth aunt, don't be sad, just stay at my house first. My parents are not at home, I am short of manpower, I have many things, I need your help!" Da Ya said quickly.

Uncle Wu was ashamed: "Good boy, thank you Uncle Wu, then our family will stay here temporarily. If there is anything that needs Uncle Wu, just ask, Uncle Wu doesn't have much ability, but he still has strength."

Da Ya thought for a while and organized her words: "Uncle Wu, there are only two mud-brick houses in our family now. After the busy autumn, we will build the side rooms and three more rooms for the main house." In that case, Uncle Wu might as well buy the piece of wasteland to the left of my house, and build the house together with my family in autumn!"

Xiang Dong nodded again and again: "That's right, in this case, our family also has a neighbor. We live close together, and it's very convenient for the two families to move around! In the future, Uncle Wu will have a drink with Daddy, no matter how late he comes back Home, it's okay!"

"Wow! Wow! How wonderful this is, I can play with Sister Shancha every day!" Erya clapped her hands vigorously, happier than anyone else.

Uncle Wu frowned: "But, if you don't have any money, what can you use to buy land and build a house?" Thinking of the cruel mother, the father who doesn't care about everything, the second brother who is stubbornly controlled by his wife and dare not show affection to his brothers, and the third brother who is indifferent , and the vicious second sister-in-law and third aunt, and the fourth brother and fourth sister-in-law who stood by and watched, his heart couldn't help throbbing.

Fortunately, the eldest brother and sister-in-law are still good, and the sons and daughters of the eldest brother are also kind and righteous children.Otherwise, how can this world make him see hope, how can he feel warm and ambitious?

"Come and sit first, you must not be full for breakfast, right? Sit down and eat some more." Da Ya waved her hand and let Uncle Wu's family into the house while talking, and quickly took out dry food from the basket she had just packed I picked up a plate of pancakes and a few boiled eggs.

"Don't worry, we've already had breakfast!" Fifth Aunt hurriedly waved her hand, without asking, she knew that the pancakes and eggs must have been prepared by the three brothers and sisters for lunch.

But Shan Cha's eyes turned green, her stomach let out a cooperative "gu-dong" several times, and she lowered her head in embarrassment.

Da Ya smiled slightly, and persuaded again enthusiastically: "My uncle and aunt are all from my own family, so you don't have to be so polite. Only when you are full can you work hard. Now is the slack season, please ask Uncle Wu to find ten people in Shanqian Village. A young and strong man, go to the mountains to cut wood, and prepare to build a house in autumn!"

Rao Shouzhuo nodded approvingly: "Well, you are very thoughtful. It's May, and we really need to hurry up to log in the mountains. Otherwise, it will be too late when autumn comes!" The two families built so many houses, whether it is It is not realistic to rely on buying or borrowing.

"Well, that's the reason." The eldest girl nodded, looked at the fifth uncle who was full of sorrow, and comforted: "Don't worry too much, there are still several months before autumn! Fifth uncle and brother Yunwu followed daddy to weave Bookcases, baskets, baskets, etc., should be able to earn a few taels of silver in a few months. By the way, Uncle Wu will take people up the mountain tomorrow, first cut dozens of bamboos, and build two bamboo houses on that small wasteland. Let’s just make do with it for a few months! That piece of land has to be bought today, and Uncle Wu will go to Lizheng’s house later.” He said, and handed over a silver ingot of five taels: “Uncle Wu took it to buy the land, If it's not enough, tell me."

(End of this chapter)