A small peasant girl

Chapter 585
Wenzi didn't answer Liu Zhuzi's words directly, but hugged Liu Zhuzi in her arms, sobbing with laughter. She felt that grandma was a detached woman early in the morning, and the reason was so simple.

Farmers also pay attention to night vigil. The sons of the old man absolutely take turns guarding the mourning hall. The explanation of the common saying is to escort the deceased for the last journey, lest there is no one to help "light the lamp" on Huangquan Road.

In the eyes of ordinary people, Huangquan Road is pitch black. My son helps to keep the candles from extinguishing at night, and the incense must be lit in time. Otherwise, the old man will not be able to find the direction to go there if there is no one to guide him on Huangquan Road.

Liu Kangtu, who was far away in the town, received the news and immediately handed over the matter at hand to Wang Kunqian, and rushed back non-stop. When he arrived at Liujia Village, he changed his clothes and ran towards Wenjia Village.

Along the way, Liu Kangtu's sadness can be imagined. Although he didn't cry as loudly as Wenzi and the others, the expression on his face was enough to tell.

When he arrived at Wenjia Village, Liu Kangtu greeted Wen’s family, and when he saw Wenzi who was making paper money, he said in a choked voice, “Eldest sister, Wenzi, younger brother, Zhuzi, I’m back.”

"Second brother, you are here." Liu Kangtu had passed away for some time when he came back, and Wenzi was emotionally able to accept the departure of his kind, but when she saw Liu Kangtu, she immediately fell into a sad mood, "Second brother, hurry up and offer a stick of incense to grandma."

"Yes, second brother, grandma is still waiting for you." Liu Meihua rubbed her belly with one hand while trying not to let her tears fall again.

"Second brother, it's good that you come back." Liu Kangdi didn't care too much, stood up and walked over to hug Liu Kangtu's body.

Liu Kangdi didn't have many friends of the same age in Wen's house, so it wasn't a problem to follow Wenzi all the time. Seeing his second brother now was a bit of comfort.

"Little brother, the second brother is back." Liu Kangtu reached out and touched Liu Kangdi's head, then took the three incense sticks lit by Wenzi, knelt down and kowtowed to the old man, and bowed three times before getting up. Insert it into the incense burner.

"Kangtu, you're here." Mrs. Chen came in and saw Liu Kangtu who had rushed back, and immediately pulled him to ask questions, "Have you eaten yet? Auntie will come to the kitchen to give you some food, so don't starve your stomach. "

"Auntie, don't bother me. I ate something when I got home, and I'm not hungry yet." As soon as Liu Kangtu arrived in Liujia Village, Wang Lu sent someone to the kitchen to prepare something to eat, and kept on going. The consoling Liu Kangtu had to eat some, so that he would have the strength to help when he arrived at Wen's house.

"That's it. If you have anything to do, come to the eldest aunt. Your uncle is also outside, so don't make a sound." Mrs. Chen liked the Liu family's dolls from the bottom of her heart, "Then the eldest aunt will go first." Take a look in the kitchen, if you are hungry, remember to come and find the eldest aunt."

"Don't worry, Auntie, we won't be polite to you." Liu Kangtu said with a smile, and continued to add: "Uncle and the others are busy outside, so I'll go over and see if there is anything that needs help. , it’s also good to lend a hand.”

The old man's funeral was held in a dignified manner, and almost the entire Wenjia Village came. The task of carrying the coffin was entrusted to her sons and some close relatives, including Liu Kangtu.

The coffin in this place is made of solid wood, and it is very heavy. If there are not many people together, it is really impossible to lift it.

Wenzi supported Liu Meihua with one hand and Liu Zhuzi with the other, and followed the funeral procession. They inevitably cried again.

According to the customs of Wenjia Village, women, no matter how old they are, can only be sent halfway, then take off the sackcloth and wear it backwards, and turn around and come back directly. They are not eligible to be sent to the cemetery at all.

Wenzi didn't quite understand the meaning of this custom, but it was hard to argue about it. After returning home, it was the women's battlefield.

The women, mainly from the Chen family, had to let go of their hands and prepare several tables of meals so that the men who came back from the funeral could eat them in time.

And this meal is also very particular, the meal is not inferior to the ostentation of a wedding, it is the most important part of the funeral.

"Auntie, do you need my help?" Wenzi arranged Liu Meihua to rest in Chen's house, and asked Liu Zhuzi to accompany her to take care of her. Then he came out and went into the kitchen to find Chen's work.

"Wenzi, go in and rest, don't cause trouble here." That's what Mrs. Chen said, but there was a distressed expression on Wenzi's face. All the women in Wen's Village who had nothing to do were helping, and there was definitely too much manpower. A lot of.

But there happened to be an ignorant village woman, that is, Wen Xiaoduan's eldest aunt, Wenshi, who said in a strange tone, "I heard people say that the third daughter of the Liu family is a good cook, and then I don’t know if everyone has this good luck.”

"Daughter-in-law Wen, look at what you said. There are enough people in the kitchen, and there is only so much work. You don't need a girl to cook. You don't feel too crowded." Another woman who has a good relationship with Chen's on weekdays People, immediately spoke in a chime.

This woman's family was a weaver, and she made a lot of money by selling the cloth to Wen Er, and knowing that the cloth was requested by the Liu family's uncle Wang Da shopkeeper, she was willing to do things that could be done with little effort.

Of course, there is another important reason, that is, Wen Da and his daughter-in-law don't speak very well in the village. The family is obviously rich and eats meat every day, but they cruelly force their brothers to death.

People in Wenjia Village often talk about their actions behind the scenes. Those who can't get married with them will never step forward if they hide from them. How can a person who refuses to get along with his own brothers be good to outsiders? .

"Looking at what the Sansheng family said, those who didn't know thought I was making up a little baby. I was well-intentioned and wanted to give the girl of the Liu family a chance to show off. Otherwise, some people might not believe it. Wouldn't it be a waste? The daughter of the Liu family has a great skill." Mrs. Wen said not to be outdone, she can't help much in the kitchen, she just likes to stand aside and instruct others to do things, otherwise she would feel very bored at home, It is also hindered by the reputation of being said to be ignorant.

Sansheng's daughter-in-law was so choked by Mrs. Wen that she could only stand and get angry. The other women in the room were a little embarrassed when they saw the scene, and they all complained about Mrs. Wen's ignorance in their hearts.

In this situation, it is reasonable for Chen to be in charge of cooking, but it is a bit embarrassing for her to suggest that a kid like Wenzi cook.

Wen Zi listened to these conversations, besides showing embarrassment on his face, he also looked down on Mrs. Wen's daughter-in-law.It's true that she knows how to cook, but she really doesn't like being forced to drive ducks into battle.

(End of this chapter)