Peasant woman

Chapter 35

Xu Cao smiled and said, "Okay, mother, stop scolding, she won't hear you scolding again."

Mrs. Li snorted, "If I marry you to the boss of her family, how can she make her take it out on you? I have never seen such a shameless person, and I don't feel ashamed to panic. I don't want to be a good example of a mother-in-law. I'm not afraid of retribution in the future." Although Mrs. Li said she was a little greedy and stingy, she began to be open-minded in many aspects.If Xiaoshan married a daughter-in-law in the future, she would not treat her daughter-in-law like this.That old woman of the Chen family didn't even think about it, she treated her daughter-in-law like this, and she wasn't afraid that her daughter-in-law would treat her like this when she got old.

"You too, with such an honest temperament, but you and Fugui are about to move out, and you won't live together in the future, so there's nothing to be afraid of." Shi Li sighed, "From now on, you two will go out alone. If you pass, if she is looking for trouble for you, you don't have to be polite."

Xu Cao nodded, "Mother, I'll save it."

After sending Mrs. Li back, Xu Cao went back to Yang's house, Mrs. Chen went to nowhere, only Xiao An was watching Miao Miao and Brother Jun at home, and no one else was there.

Seeing Xu Cao, Xiao An smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, are you back? I'm really sorry just now, don't worry about my mother, she has such a temper."

Seeing Xu Cao, Miao Miao rushed over with a smile. Xu Cao picked up Miao Miao and smiled at Xiao An: "It's okay, by the way, the second siblings are gone?"

"I've all gone to work in the fields. I'm watching Miao Miao and Brother Jun at home."

Xu Cao nodded, said a few words to Xiao An, and led Miao Miao to see Fugui and the others build a house.They were given [-] Wen a day, and everyone worked very hard. Xu Cao brought them tea every day, but the rest had nothing to do. He either stayed at home to watch the seedlings, or went to the field to see the growth of the crops.

People in the village sometimes stop to say a few words to Fu Gui when they pass by the place where the house is built.

"Wealthy man, I'm afraid you can't build this house without 40 taels of silver, right? You're really lucky, you married a wife and now you're building a big house again, tsk tsk, there's nothing to worry about in the future ah."

Fugui grinned, "Thank you uncle for your compliment."

"Hey, you are a real person, who is praising you? Wealth, where did you get the 40 taels of silver? You just married a daughter-in-law. You haven't saved so much money from hunting, have you?"

Fu Gui thought for a while, and said, "I have borrowed some money from the money I saved."

No matter how others asked, he always said that he saved a little money and then borrowed a little money.

Seeing that he couldn't get any words out of his mouth, the man left in a hurry.

With a large number of people, the work was done quickly, and the house was built in only 20 days.

The styles of the houses were all built according to Xu Cao's requirements, and the latrines were also built in the backyard. The design of the huts was different from those in the village.There is a wooden barrel in the latrine, which is filled with water, and after going to the latrine, it will be ready to rinse with water.It can be brushed once a few days, so there is no peculiar smell.As for the cesspit, it was dug outside the courtyard wall, and a large wooden board was built on top of the cesspit.

The design of the pigsty is almost the same, so it is quick and clean to clean up, and there is no peculiar smell.

After the house is built, it will take several days before people can live in it.

Xu Cao and Fugui are still living in Yang's house for the time being. Ever since Mrs. Li and Mrs. Chen had a quarrel last time, Mrs. Mrs. Chen looked ugly, but she didn't dare to trouble Xu Cao anymore.

In the past few days, Xu Cao and Fugui went to the town to buy cakes, food, and bamboo firecrackers for relatives and friends when they moved into the new house.

On the first day of May in the Yuanhe year, advisable: relocation, sacrifice, consecration, travel, ground breaking, bed placement, and well digging.

Inauspicious: fire, burial.

The first day of May is suitable for moving into a new house. Just after Mao Shi, Fu Gui and Xu Cao set off bamboo cannons in front of the new house, and there was a crackling sound.

All the relatives and friends who had just invited to the banquet came, including the Li family, the Yang family, the rich second and third uncles, the rich uncle and third uncle, and two cousins ​​and cousins.The two people from the village who were friends with each other also invited some people over, the whole room was bustling with people, and there were three tables set up in the front yard.The men all went to help move, and the women stayed at home to prepare food.

After setting off the bamboo cannons, Xu Cao went into the kitchen to prepare meals for lunch. Mrs. Li, Mrs. Shen, Aunt Ma, and Qiaoer were all helping in the kitchen.After a while, the wealthy uncle and cousin Chen Ru also entered the kitchen to help.

Mrs. Li and Mrs. Shen were busy chopping vegetables, while Qiaoer helped to light the fire.Xu Cao saw her uncle and Chen Ru, and said with a smile: "My uncle, cousin, there are enough people here, you go out and rest."

The eldest aunt Ma Shi is a middle-aged woman in her forties. She has been tending crops in the fields for many years. She is a little dark and a little thin, with the shrewd appearance of ordinary women.Mrs. Ma walked up to Xu Cao with a smile, "Oh, you are the daughter-in-law of Fugui, right? Your eyes are really beautiful, round, black and bright, no wonder Fugui loves you so much. Hehe, unlike some people who post upside down Nobody wants it."

As soon as these words came out, Chen Ru beside him turned dark.With an innocent face, Xu Cao thought to herself, "Auntie, why are you making fun of others for implicating me?"

Mrs. Li and Mrs. Shen glanced at Mrs. Ma, but did not speak, and continued to wash and chop vegetables.

Xu Cao didn't say anything, and moved the steamed vegetables to the steamer in the back pot to heat them up.

Mashi walked up to Qiao'er and said with a smile: "Little girl, go out and play, I'll help light the fire."

Qiao'er said awkwardly: "Auntie, no need, I'll burn it."

Mrs. Ma had no choice but to help Mrs. Li and Mrs. Chen wash and chop vegetables.This Ma Shi talked a lot and said, "Oh, Chen Ru, what are you doing standing behind? If you don't want to help, go out and stand here stupidly!"

Chen Ru's face became even more ugly, and she walked to Xu Cao's side, "Cousin, is there anything I can help you with?"

Before Xu Cao could speak, Mrs. Ma frowned and said, "If you want to help, you still need to ask your rich wife? If you don't want to help, just go out!"

Chen Ru couldn't bear what she said, and glared at Mrs. Ma, her eyes were red, and ran out angrily.Mrs. Ma yelled, "Shameless!" The whole room was quiet, no one said anything, only the sizzling sound of the vegetables in the pot.

Only then did Xu Cao finally understand why Chen Ru had to come to Yang's house during the Chinese New Year, probably to avoid the limelight.

The braised wild pork in the pot was cooked, and Xu Cao quickly fried a vegetarian dish.The dishes for serving guests are very rich, and they are richer than what ordinary people eat during the Chinese New Year.A table of wild game and a few vegetarian dishes were brought back from Xu Cao's trip to town a few days ago.

Busy until noon, the three tables had all the dishes ready, the women brought the dishes to the table, the women sat at one table, the remaining two tables were occupied by men, and Fu Gui went to the town to buy some wine and came back.

It was noisy, everyone finally sat down, Fugui set off the bamboo cannons, said a few words of thanks, and everyone started to eat.

Xu Cao hugged Miao Miao, fed Miao Miao first, Madam Ma saw it, and said: "Rich daughter-in-law is kind-hearted, and rich and noble love you. Come on, no wonder I gave up to my husband's family."

Xu Cao secretly sighed, this aunt is also an out-of-the-ordinary person, today is a happy day, why does she always provoke people to quarrel with her.She could tell that this uncle shouldn't have any ill intentions towards her, but probably just disliked Chen Ru.

Chen Ru was so angry that she was about to cry, thinking that today was a happy day, if she really scolded Mrs Ma, then everyone would blame her.She glared at Ma Shi bitterly, and swallowed the food in her mouth bitterly.

Seeing this, Xu Cao hurriedly said: "Mother-in-law, hurry up and eat the vegetables, it won't taste good when it gets cold."

At this time, Mrs. Chen snorted, looked at Mrs. Ma, and said, "Sister-in-law, why are you always targeting Ru'er? She is your own niece. Today is Fugui's housewarming celebration. Are you trying to make trouble like this?" ?”

Mrs. Ma shouted: "Why am I trying to make trouble? She is shameless and even comes out for no reason to embarrass herself. Who is to blame? You think everyone is like you, trying to stuff a divorced and abandoned woman into your own." Son, do you want to be ashamed?"

Chen's face became ugly, "What are you talking about!"

Mrs. Ma chuckled, "Why am I talking nonsense? Otherwise, why did you let her live in your Yang family during the Chinese New Year? Don't you dare to say that you don't have this idea yourself?" Mrs. Ma said and glanced at Xu Cao , secretly thought, this girl is also pitiful, if Chen Shi really has such thoughts, she must be the one who suffers.

Although the voices were louder here, the voices of the men drinking and laughing over there were even louder, so they didn't notice this side.

Xu Cao was stunned, glanced at Mrs. Chen, and hurriedly said: "Mother, uncle, don't talk about it. Today is a good day for me to move in with Fugui. Fugui has a straight temper, so don't let him know it. In the end, everyone is unhappy, isn't it?"

Mrs. Ma smiled at Xu Cao, and said: "Rich daughter-in-law, my aunt is not targeting you. Don't worry, you are a good child, and my aunt likes you. My aunt just can't see some people. Okay, my aunt won't say anything. Let's eat quickly."

Chen Shi was about to say something, but Li Shi who was sitting next to her snorted and glared at her again.Thinking of the ferocious Mrs. Li a few days ago, Mrs. Chen stopped silent.

This little episode did not affect everyone's interest, and they ate happily, but the uncle didn't say anything, and started eating with everyone while talking and laughing.

The woman's side ate faster and finished eating in half an hour, while the man's side was still drinking after an hour passed.After the women had eaten, they cleared the table first, brought pastries and tea and began to chat.

Mrs. Ma ate comfortably and went to a hut. When she came back, she said with a happy face: "Rich daughter-in-law, did you build that hut? Oh, why are you so good? You went in and went to the hut, and then used the next door. Once the water in the bucket is flushed, the smell is gone.”

Xu Cao smiled and said nothing.

Several women were sitting and chatting, Chen Shi and Chen Ru felt uncomfortable, and after speaking, the two left together.

Seeing the two leaving, Mrs. Ma let out a yell, and whispered to Xu Cao next to her, "Rich daughter-in-law, I just don't like your mother-in-law. When I first married her elder brother, she made things difficult for me. I really hate it." She's dead. You and Fugui are blessed, but unfortunately she forced you away, she can't enjoy this blessing, she really deserves it!"

Soon, the men had finished eating, and the big guys were about to leave. The two sons of Mrs. Ma, Chen Jinkui and Chen Jinwu, were a little drunk from drinking, and walked out pulling Fugui by the shoulders, "Cousin Fugui, you It’s really unkind. My brother and I helped you open up wasteland before it snowed, and you gave our brother five cents in front of so many people. My brother and I really lost face. Rich cousin, Did you say that what you did last time was too much?"

Fugui's expression remained unchanged, he grinned and said, "Who told you two to be lazy."

The two brothers yelled, and they were a little drunk, "It's not that your mother said, just ask us to go for a walk, and then... you can get the money. Ah, who knew that your mother lied to our brothers The two of you...too...too unkind."

Fugui grinned and said nothing.

Mrs. Ma hurried up and grabbed the ears of the two sons, "You two bastards, you are lazy, you were cheated, and now you have the nerve to talk to Fugui, don't you be ashamed! Work hard, look at your cousin, they are all living in a big house now, you two bastards, I am so mad at you. When will I have such a good fortune."

(End of this chapter)