Chronicle of Farming in Muxianfu

Chapter 72 Journey to the West (Pink Tickets Come!!)
When Xiao Fu heard the news from Xiaozhuang, Mu Ai immediately arranged for people to load all the rice from the family into the cart and send it there, not even half a grain was left in the warehouse.

She knew that this was Xiao Heng's action. If nothing unexpected happened, in another month, Huadu's side would almost have the result.Whether she suddenly appeared in front of the world, or successfully hid behind the scenes, that was the fate.

Appearing in front of the world is sure to gain both fame and fortune, but what comes with it is bound to be endless troubles and prying eyes.The successful reclusion not only spread rice planting and benefited the common people, but also ensured that one's own life could continue to live freely.

Of course she is looking forward to the latter. Although she and Xiao Heng have made promises in private, who can guarantee that there will be no changes in the world? It was too strong to attract people's attention, so despite Xiao Heng's dissuasion, he pushed her out as a shield.People do not kill heaven and earth for themselves, these are uncertain things.

The only thing she can do now is to wait, if the result is really unsatisfactory, she can only use soldiers to cover up the water and earth.

It was the twentieth night of the lunar calendar. Although the moon was half missing, it was still very bright. Mu Ai and Chun Equinox sat in the pavilion chatting and eating fruits.Since a few days ago, she made ice products with fruit, which was unprecedentedly welcomed by everyone. After dinner, she would take out two plates every night, and everyone shared while talking.

Mu Ai cut half a cantaloupe by hand, threw the melon seeds into the prepared porcelain bowl, and gave it to Simba to hold and chew.Then he lazily lay on his back on the soft couch, happily picking up and eating the lychees peeled on the vernal equinox and placed in a small white porcelain dish.

While eating happily, he turned his head and saw that Shuan Shuan was holding an apple and was always secretly looking at the west courtyard. He knew in his heart that she was missing grandma, so he couldn't help sighing softly, remembering the helplessness of the old lady that day, Shuan Shuan's Indifference, as well as her chills, suddenly lost her interest in leisure.

Although she disapproved of the old lady's protection of Li Sheng's family, she also knew her embarrassment as a mother, and she really felt sorry for the old lady's body, and hated Gu's viciousness.Therefore, after Gu's "accidental" fall that day and the comminuted fracture of his right elbow, he asked Qiufen to make some wontons, pies and other snacks and soup for dinner every day. It won't bring out Gu's share.

However, after Mrs. Gu's right hand was scrapped, the daily meals fell on the little flower girl. I don't know if she did it on purpose or she didn't have the talent to cook. The taste is too ordinary. Give him half of the snacks, so naturally he can't eat enough.After all, Mu Ai's heart relented, and she told Qiufen to prepare more, comforting herself in her heart, although the tiger was naughty and domineering, after all, she was a child, so I just forgave him.

Mu Ai asked Qiufen in a low voice, "When I delivered snacks to the old lady in the West Courtyard today, how did you look at her?"

Autumn Equinox swallowed the grapes in his mouth and replied, "The old lady looks good. Today's dim sum is served with bean paste cakes. The soup is winter melon ribs soup. I prepared a little more than yesterday's portion. The old lady gave half to the young master as usual. I also ate two cakes and a big bowl of soup, and my appetite seems to be fine."
"Are the couple still quarreling with the old lady?" Mu Ai waved her hand and took out a few golden navel oranges, cut them into four even pieces with a knife, and gave them to everyone to taste.

Qiufen took one of the petals with both hands, and continued, "I gave Xiaohua two pieces of cake, and chatted with her a little bit. I heard from her that Mr. Wang has confirmed that Gu's arm has no hope of healing at all, and Gu's crying He smashed a lot of decorations in the house, and even slapped her twice in anger. The old lady couldn't stand the daily noise, so she already nodded and agreed to let Gu's housekeeper, and she will hand over the money and the key tomorrow."

Mu Ai frowned, took two bites of the orange in her hand, took the white cotton handkerchief handed over by the spring equinox to wipe the juice from the corners of her mouth, glanced at Shuan Shuan who was in a daze, and patted the little girl's shoulder, "Don't worry, everything is fine. There is a sister here, if grandma gets impatient to live there in the future, we will take her over, the main room has not been moved, so she will keep it for the old man."

Shuan Shuan looked up at her warm smiling face under the moonlight, couldn't help but rub against her arms, his eye circles were slightly red.

Although she lived with her grandma since she was a child, and her family background was not good, but her grandma loved her very much, so for many years, she has not suffered any hardships or suffered any hardships.

However, in just one year, after experiencing grandma's indifference, father's indifference, and stepmother's viciousness, she has been forced by reality to grow up rapidly, and she no longer loves that family in her heart. Thinking about it a little bit, imagining that one day, when her father's family ran away again, she could return to her grandmother and live those carefree and happy days again.

At this time, when she suddenly heard that the home that carried her entire childhood life was about to be taken over by that vicious woman, she began to feel empty in her heart, as if she had nothing to rely on...

Mu Ai couldn't bear to see her sad, and patted her vest softly, while sinking into the space, searching around, trying to find some strange toy to make her happy, but after looking around, she found a hardcover Ben'er's Journey to the West is here.

She originally bought this book as a gift to Ye Xiaodi, and it is a good prop to pass the time at this time, and it is a good prop to divert Shuan Shuan's attention, "The moonlight is so beautiful today, isn't it a waste of time for us to eat and drink like this? Sister is telling you a story? Do you want to listen to Shuan Shuan?"

"Ah, it's great that Madam wants to tell a story. Ms. Shuan agrees quickly, and let us all follow suit." Xia Zhi saw that Madam wanted to make Ms. Shuan happy, so she hurriedly made fun of it. .

Mu Ai took out the book, leaned on the vermilion pillars of the pavilion, supported Shuan Shuan's little head on her lap, opened the pages, and by the pool where the breeze was blowing gently, in the anticipation of everyone, murmured It tells the story of a monk and his four apprentices traveling thousands of miles to learn Buddhist scriptures.

"The first episode of "Journey to the West"
The poem said: The chaos is not divided, the sky and the earth are chaotic, and no one sees the vastness.Ever since Pangu broke the majesty and opened up the distinction between clear and turbid..."

At this time, Qingfeng and Mingyue happened to be carrying lanterns to inspect the various doors, and when they walked to the sealed three-entry corner door, they heard the lady in the courtyard telling stories with great interest. No matter what the rules are, they sat on the steps with their ears pressed against the crack of the door and listened. As a result, the two listened more and more interestingly. It wasn't until Madam announced that tonight was over and tomorrow night would continue. They were numb and itchy, afraid that Madam would find out the movement and scold them, so they hurriedly supported each other and ran away.

The maids at the spring equinox also listened a little, but it was already late at night, so they could only sigh for Tang Sanzang's tragic life, while fetching water to make the bed, ready to wait for the masters to rest.Shuan Shuan had already forgotten the sadness just now, pulled his sister to make sure that the lecture would continue tomorrow night, and then went back to his yard with a smile on his face.Muai took a shower and brushed her teeth, cleaned herself up, and then lay on the big bed with Simba, who had already fallen asleep, and had a good night's sleep.

On the second day, Mu Ai sat at the dining table with her two children for breakfast, and accidentally saw Xia Zhi eating and laughing at the small table. She felt strange and asked, "Xia Zhi, what's so funny, tell me about it." listen."

Xia Zhi didn't try to keep it secret, so she learned a few words from Aunt Guo when she went to the big kitchen to get food.

It turned out that last night Qingfengmingyue heard the story and went back, and ran to the East Wing to tell the story vividly to a group of people who read and practiced calligraphy. After listening to it, Housekeeper Guo told Aunt Guo again, and Aunt Guo told the three little girls again this morning. I said it, so everyone in the house heard it. Just now when I saw Xia Zhi go to get food, they all came up to her and asked her no less than a dozen times. They didn't feel at ease to eat until they were sure that Madam would continue to talk at night, and went to work in the field. went.

After Mu Ai heard about it, she lamented her mistake again and again. Now it’s all right. From now on, there will be another regular job every day. Only she can understand the simplified Chinese Journey to the West, so this job can’t be delegated to others.After thinking about it, I began to pity the people in this time and space again. There are too few entertainment activities here. There is absolutely no TV or computer. I have never heard of basketball or football, let alone concerts and movies. No wonder It is so novel for everyone to hear about learning from the Western Paradise.Anyway, the rice at home has been taken away, so it's no big deal, and a daily Journey to the West should be regarded as a spiritual reward for everyone.

"Although Qingfeng Mingyue is young, the habit of eavesdropping still cannot be tolerated. Tell them that this is only one time, and next time they should write the board. As for the story, the four of you will take turns listening and writing from now on, and then send the manuscript to the outer courtyard Just pass it on to everyone.”

"Yes, ma'am." Xia Zhi agreed with joy.

After breakfast, Mu Ai thought about what she said at the autumnal equinox last night, and asked Dongzhi to take Shuan Shuan and Simba to visit the old lady with the newly made dress for the old lady a few days ago.

A little Hua'er in a blue linen dress was standing at the door of the house, her little feet kicking the bluestones on the ground boredly, when she heard the sound, she looked up to see Mu Ai and his party, and hurriedly saluted and said hello, and shouted loudly into the house, "Master, madam , Madam Xian and Miss Xian are here."

According to the rules, it is wrong to report like this. There is an old man at home, no matter who comes, they should greet the old man first. Of course, the old lady must be mentioned first when reporting, but this girl does not know that she only recognizes the Gu couple as masters. I didn't pay attention to the old lady, and I still didn't understand the rules, so I reported it so nondescriptly.

Mu Ai raised her eyebrows and didn't say anything. Spring Equinox stepped forward and closed the curtain. She hugged Simba, followed by Shuan Shuan, and walked in one by one.Maybe it was because the window was not open, the light in the old lady's room was dim, which made people feel a little stuffy.

Li Sheng was still standing by the door with a dull and cowering look on his face, while Gu Shi was sitting on a wooden chair under the window with his feet crossed, his right hand hung around his neck with a wide cloth strap. Thick white powder and rouge, but still can't hide the sallow color on the face.

At this time, she didn't know why she was angry, and the flesh on her face was twisted fiercely, which made her honor, which was not up to the standard of integrity, even more horrible.

After listening to her screams for a few days, Mu Ai's hatred for her beating Shuan Shuan has long been relieved, and sometimes she regrets whether it is too cruel to abolish one of her arms.However, every time she came to see the old lady, Gu would hang one arm, and would still sneer a few words from time to time, which made her immediately put away the slightest bit of guilt, and even secretly resented why she didn't go out of her way to poison her at the beginning. Dumb?

"Grandma, how have you slept these two days?" Mu Ai didn't pay attention to Mrs. Gu at all, and smiled and went up to the old lady to say hello, and then sat affectionately by her bed, and Shuan Shuan followed suit She saluted, then lowered her head and stood silently behind her sister.

The old lady couldn't help but bent forward, took the little granddaughter's hand, looked it up and down carefully, and said to Mu Ai with a smile, "Shuan Shuan girl, I see how she got fatter. She is still learning needlework from the winter solstice these days." Is it female red?"

"Well, I'm learning!" Mu Ai replied with a smile, and handed Simba who was naughty in her arms like a slippery eel to Chun Equinox, and told her to take her to play in the yard.Then, he took the set of clothes from the winter solstice, "A few days ago, Shuan Shuan just made you an autumn sweater with the winter solstice. Although the weather is still hot, it will start to get cold in two days." , I just happened to have nothing to do today, so I brought her to grandma, can you see how the needlework is doing?"

The old lady heard about the dress made by her little granddaughter herself. She didn't know whether it was because of guilt or because she really loved it. So, it is rare to praise Shuan Shuan a few words.

If it was the little girl from before, she would have been happy to hug the old lady and act like a baby, but now she just said in a dignified and quiet voice, thank you grandma, and there is nothing else.

The old lady's eyes darkened, and her heart was sad. This granddaughter who had been with her for ten years finally had a quarrel with her because of her partiality and neglect.

Seeing Mu Ai coaxing the old lady into a big smile as soon as Mu Ai came in, Gu's resentment grew even more.

The old lady she had been pestering so hard yesterday agreed to let her be the housekeeper, and excitedly took the key to the silver box, thinking that the old lady would have 800 yuan in the family no matter what. When the change came out, the old lady kept saying that it was all the money in the family. Didn't this deceive her like a fool?
This spacious green brick compound, the exquisite furnishings in the house, and the dozen or so sets of new clothes and quilts that the old lady bought for them, which one is not made of high-quality materials, add up to a few hundred taels of silver. How could it be like the old lady said that there are only a hundred or so?Could it be that the old lady hid the money privately?
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