Struggle small peasant girl happy in the mountains and forests

Chapter 11 Going to the Bazaar

"Well, remember, sister. You and Datou go to collect some firewood near the house. My sister cleans the wooden basin given by Uncle Dashan. We have to wash it clean before going to bed at night." Datou and Erya were very happy, holding each other Started out of the yard.

Lin Chun took out the basin, the wooden basin was a bit heavy, and Lin Chun spent a lot of effort cleaning it, and cleaned the iron pot on the stove in the kitchen twice, and put the water in.Both Datou and Erya returned to the yard with their arms full of dead branches. Lin Chun grabbed a handful of straw outside the kitchen. These straws were removed from the original house, and they were almost rotten. They were exposed to the sun these days. It was dry and dry, which was suitable for starting a fire. Lin Chun and Da Tou started a fire. They were not very proficient at first, but while Da Tou was scrambling to start a fire, Lin Chun also learned by the side, and gradually mastered it.

Lin Chun asked Erya to go back to the house to prepare the clothes, and asked Datou to wash first, and then the two of them would wash together later, Erya readily agreed.

The three of them took a beautiful hot bath, tidied up the room, and then they all went to bed. Although the bed was small, it was enough for the three of them to lie down. Lin Chun let Datou sleep against the wall, and Erya slept in the middle. Sleeping outside by myself, "Sister, let's take a bath every night before going to bed, it's so comfortable!" Er Ya's thoughts were still immersed in the warm hot water just now.

"Well, okay, but the weather is getting colder, we have to keep warm, otherwise if you get sick, the family can afford to see an old Chinese doctor, and it's hard to have a runny nose or something." Lin Chun deliberately frightened Er Ya, naughty Said.

"Ah? Then can you wash it every few days? If you don't wash it for such a long time today, just soak it in the bubbles." Erya was a little disappointed after hearing Lin Chun's words, but she still wanted to fight for it.

"Sister, I want to take a bath too. Before at my grandfather's house, he didn't allow me to take a bath. If I wanted to take a bath, I would go to the river to wash. The water is so cold." The big head said nonchalantly, which made Lin Chun feel sour for a while. , Such a young child goes to the river to take a bath, let alone the water is cold and unhygienic, what if he falls into the river? !

"Okay, from now on, my sister will try my best to let you wash every day, but you also have to help my sister collect firewood. Let's boil water and take a bath together."

"Okay, okay, sister, don't worry, I will take Erya to collect firewood if I have nothing to do in the future, and pile it in the yard if I can't finish it, and keep it for burning slowly." After hearing Lin Chun's words, the big head immediately started express determination.

"Well, what Datou said is right, the weather is getting colder and colder, and the quilt in our house is torn. Is there a kang in the house, and we don't have any thick winter clothes. We should stock up more firewood and save it for heating in winter. When my sister thinks of a way and earns a big son, she will first buy cloth for Erya and Datou to make new clothes and padded jackets." Lin Chun became more and more determined to make money. Improving living conditions is one thing, if you can Even better, maybe he could go to the county or further to the capital to inquire about Lin Dalang's life and death and Pei Wushuang's life experience.Now that we have come to ancient times, it is natural to go to the capital to appreciate the customs.

"Sister, Datou is small, so I can't help you think about it, but if you have anything you want Datou to do, you must tell Datou, Erya and I will listen to my sister from now on."

"Well, listen to my sister."

Datou and Erya thought that Lin Chun took them away from the vicious old man Lin's family, and they admired them in their hearts. They believed that as long as they listened to their sister's words, there would be no mistakes. This also made Lin Chun less worried about his family in the future. Regarding the matter of the younger siblings, because Datou and Erya listened to what Lin Chun said as an imperial decree, and trusted Lin Chun without any doubts, it also laid the foundation for the future life of the family to unite as one, so that outsiders would have no chance. Can take.

In a blink of an eye, it was time to go to the market. Because Lin Chun had a lot of things to buy, early in the morning, Uncle Dashan and Aunt Cuihua drove a bullock cart to the foot of the mountain to pick up Lin Chun's three brothers and sisters. I thought Uncle Dashan rented it with money, so I thought about walking to the market. Who knew it belonged to Uncle Dashan’s family. I only found out after asking. A few days ago, the cow was borrowed from Uncle Dashan’s younger sister’s house, and he was not at home. The cowshed at home was built behind the kitchen, and Lin Chun didn't pay much attention to it, so he made such a little joke.

It is already late autumn, the leaves on the mountain are all yellow, and the uneven path is full of leaves and dead grass. Linjia Village and Chenjia Village have the same road to the market, from the west end of Linjia Village to the east end of Chenjia Village On the day of departure, there will be an ox cart waiting for the folks here on the day of the market. If you are a big boy, you will save walking. There will also be an appointment with an ox cart here to pick up people. Lin Chun sat on the ox cart and saw many villagers. Walking to the market with a basket, there are more or less local products in the basket, which are probably used to exchange daily necessities such as salt or oil at the market.

It was a bit chilly in the morning, Lin Chun wrapped his body in clothes that were not too expensive, and hugged Datou and Erya in his arms. Aunt Cuihua wrapped Xiaoshan in a small quilt and sat on her lap, leaving only Xiao Shan has one head outside.Uncle Dashan was driving the car in front. Although the road was uneven, the car was paved with thick straw, so it was not very bumpy, but it also made Lin Chun suffer a lot. His buttocks hurt and he persisted for nearly an hour. Finally arrived in the town, Uncle Dashan left the ox cart at a friend's house, and took Lin Chun and the others to the market for a stroll.

Datou and Erya were very excited. Together with Xiaoshan, the three of them held hands and chattered like three little sparrows. They had long forgotten the coldness in the bullock cart just now. Lin Chun looked at the people coming and going, most of them were nearby. Villagers in various villages set up small stalls on both sides of the street. There are mountain products, vegetables, eggs, and woven baskets, baskets and other things for sale. Aunt Cuihua bought some fresh vegetables and went to the meat stall to cut a piece of pork belly , put it in the basket on his shoulders, Uncle Dashan took Lin Chun to the shop where he bought pots and bowls, bought a few bowls and plates, bought a new pot, and some miscellaneous things for the kitchen. When paying, Lin Chun took notes one by one.

A few people left the shop and bought two more baskets, one big and one small, for Lin Chun and Datou to carry them on their backs. Aunt Cuihua also bought some bunches of candied haws, each of the children got a bunch, and Lin Chun was no exception. Making the child very happy, Lin Chun was moved. After eating the sour and sweet candied haws, his heart felt sour and sweet. It was almost noon, and the things were almost bought. Dashan took Lin Chun and others to a street corner. Eating wontons in the alley, two big children and one bowl, cheap and affordable, two adults and four children eat hot, the wonton filling is thin and the skin is thin, there are more than ten in a bowl, Erya and Datou, Xiaoshan didn’t eat, The rest went into the stomachs of Uncle Dashan and Aunt Cuihua. Lin Chun was thinking about something and didn't pay attention. He even ate soup and water with the bottom of the bowl turned upside down. He didn't blame him at all, and asked if it was enough, which made Lin Chun blush.

"Big girl, don't be embarrassed. Your father grew up with me. When your mother Cuihua was pregnant with her first child, she went to the mountain to pick wild vegetables, but was retreated from the mountain by the shrew from the next village. If your mother hadn't rescued him in time, After losing your aunt, your aunt is probably gone. Although the child is gone, fortunately, the adults kept it. After a few years of raising him, Xiao Shan was born. When Xiao Shan gave birth, your mother also delivered the baby. It rained heavily that day, and delivered the baby When my mother-in-law came, Xiaoshan was born, and your Uncle Dashan and Aunt Cuihua will remember your mother’s kindness for the rest of their lives, so they treat you as their own children. You don’t have to care about it, just be happy.” Uncle Dashan saw Lin Chun was ashamed and hurriedly spoke to make a relief.

(End of this chapter)