Notes on Leisurely Living in the Farm

Chapter 70

It was the time when Butcher Zhou felt guilty, and the horses and chariots were idle anyway, so he did not hesitate to be a favor.

"You are a girl, and you can't move those stones, so let me go with you."

Yiyou shook her head, pursed her lips and smiled: "Uncle Zhou, don't worry, there are some uncles in the Shen family over there, so they will help."

The second uncle's grandma also answered in response to the situation: "That's right, boss and the others are still in the field, so they have to come and help with such a small matter."

People in the village are good at work, so Yiyou put on the bullock cart and drove towards Yunquan Mountain with a whip.The stone pile is located in Shen Fuxiang's wasteland, which is connected with the fertile fields of other members of the Shen family.Here she opened the door, and the second uncle and grandma had already called several strong men over there.

With a glance, these men smiled at her honestly.

"There are so many people, it should be finished soon."

Because the wall was built, she also divided the stones into piles.Looking at the small pile of stones on the far side, which was originally one and a half meters high, but now only one meter high, she felt a pain in her flesh again.

"As long as these are enough, I used these to make pastries for the county government a few days ago."

The second uncle echoed: "The county magistrate is such a big man, it is natural to use good things for him."

Everyone agreed, rolled up their sleeves and started loading the bullock cart.The bluestone is heavy, but the white stone in the middle is very light.Occasionally, when a large piece is encountered, it will be broken into fist size with two slaps with a shovel.A few strong men helped, and within a short time, all the stones were loaded onto the bullock cart.

"There is still a little left at the Shen's house, I can move it by myself. Thank you all uncles today, go to the market another day, don't forget to come to my house to eat buns."

In the past six months, her life has been good, and her brows and eyes have grown a lot.Speaking with a smile now, it is even more joyful.All the men wiped the sweat from their foreheads, and smiled shyly while blushing.

By the time the car arrived at Shen's house, the commotion here had ended.While moving the stone, she chatted with her second uncle and grandma.

"I don't know who is in charge of those silver ingots now. I shouldn't ask about this, but if the Shen family publishes another account book, my father will suffer."

Shen Fuxiang silently loaded the stones into the cart: "The money is in the care of the second sister-in-law."

Yiyou looked around the small courtyard, and saw a roll of dirty to black bedding from the opened curtain of the fire room with sharp eyes.

"Where do you sleep these days?"

Shen Fuxiang faltered: "It's not our family."

Yiyou doesn't bother with him much about the word "our house": "Which room do you sleep in?"

"That's it!" Shen Fuxiang pointed his index finger to the back.

"The back kitchen is still the main room."

"Ah, just don't worry about these."

Yiyou was furious, she hated Shen Fuxiang, but she hated the two women of the Cheng family even more.Now they are not only holding money, but also occupying the magpie's nest in a grandiose manner.

"It's not that I want to take care of it, it's just that you think about everything more. Mrs. Cheng lives in the main house of our house and manages the money for you. What does that sound like? Anyway, I'm a hot-tempered person, so I don't care what others say for now. Changsheng He's still so young, how can you make him behave like this?"

Shen Fuxiang was stunned there, he thought that the girl hated her grandma and only asked this question, but she didn't expect that she wanted to live longer.That's right, my brother-in-law and sister-in-law live together under the same roof, what will others say.

"But they are like this, where else can they go if they leave here."

Yiyou rolled her eyes, where do they go, what does it matter to you?Picking up the last piece of unused white stone, she muttered: "I heard that the government school provides everyone with a place to live, and the imperial court still distributes money every once in a while. Dad, all good filial piety is the first, and Chunsheng is a scholar, so he should be better than me. And understand that."

Shen Fuxiang was shocked by "filial piety first".That's right, his mother treats him like this, and he expects his mother to be kind and filial to his son.Chunsheng is the son of the second sister-in-law. Although he is young, he has a place to live and enough money to support his biological mother.

"Scholars value morality the most. Not only will they not mind coming to Chunsheng, but they will be very happy."

Shen Fuxiang nodded hurriedly: "That's right, it's Erya who is more considerate."

Yiyou really knows Shen Fuxiang very well. He has soft ears, but he is very persistent in filial piety.He has a good temper with the old lady because of his filial piety, but Cheng is not his mother, and he will not blindly be soft when meeting him.

Lianlian's words are still vivid in his memory, the other daughter-in-law is disciplined by her in-laws.But since Cheng dared to arrange her behind her back, then she couldn't be that soft persimmon that was pinched and rounded by others.

After loading all the stones and tying the ropes of the ox cart, Butcher Zhou rushed over with a pole, full of fat and lean meat.

"You just want to use meat, so I'll drop by and send it to you. It's better to go to the market tomorrow."

"That's really great. I want to hurry back and send the car back to you while it's dark."

"It's getting dark and early, and it's not safe for you women to drive at night. It's just right for me to go." After speaking, Butcher Zhou looked at Shen Fuxiang: "My daughter-in-law is young and not sensible, so don't think too much about it."

Shen Fuxiang stammered slightly: "That... that's natural."

Yiyou didn't care about him anymore, but pulled the second uncle and grandma under the big willow tree, and begged in a low voice: "It's not easy for him to be alone. Let's be fair to the clan when we divide the land this time."

The second uncle's grandma was a little troubled: "Er Ya, you are a filial child. The clan didn't intend it before, but he took the initiative to ask to replace the fertile land with Fuhai's saline-alkaline land. Anyway, your second uncle will definitely divide it up this time."

She was still young when the land was divided, and this is the first time she heard such a statement, and she immediately became angry.She is really a bitch to take care of Shen Fuxiang like this.

Taking a deep breath, she advised herself.This is not for Shen Fuxiang, but for Changsheng and Li Shi.The unbroken blood relationship is there, they eat and drink hot food in the city, and he is an old man living in the countryside, what will others say.

She is fearless at all, but she still has to go to elementary school after the New Year of Changsheng.

"It's not too early, and I should hurry back. I'll call Brother Mu."

Butcher Zhou led the ox cart out, and Yiyou sat on the side of the cart.As soon as the two of them went out, the second uncle's grandma told Shen Fuxiang the exact words she said.

"My daughter is just a caring little padded jacket, Fuxiang, don't be confused any longer."

There was a light in Shen Fuxiang's eyes, the girl hadn't given up on him yet!Just as he was drifting off, there was a hoarse cursing sound from behind the door curtain, and the old lady finally woke up from her coma.

Cheng ran out clutching her nose: "Fourth brother, I'll make some porridge for mother, you go and take care of her first."

When Shen Fuxiang walked to the door, a foul smell came over his face, mixed with the unique musty smell of the old man.

"It's pulled into the pants."

Shen Fuxiang lifted the quilt, only to see a dark water color on the quilt.He remembered that when he went out just now, he didn't cover his mother with a quilt after looking at the clothes.But now the dirty quilt must have been specially covered by the second sister-in-law to cover up the stench.

Such a waste of mother!Immediately he was out of breath.After changing his pants, he finally remembered what his daughter said.Now he is not only worried about Changsheng's reputation, but also worried, will the second sister-in-law take out those silver ingots to buy medicine for mother?
Preemptively, he climbed onto the kang, and he picked up the cage at the top of the kang.Picking up the hammer and smashing the lock, the original box full of money has lost two ingots.

Cheng Shi heard the movement and walked in: "You moved my cage?"

"Damn it, I paid for the grocery shopping recently, where did those two ingots go?"

Cheng didn't answer, but came up to grab it, but she was not as strong as Shen Fuxiang.

"Chunsheng came back that day. Before you left, you talked to him furtively. I understand. You subsidized Chunsheng with mother's money!"

"What about Chunsheng? He's my mother's grandson. When he has a future, won't my mother be the one to enjoy the blessings?"

It's about the old lady, Shen Fuxiang's mind is unprecedentedly clear: "If you act like this, I'm afraid that mother will not be able to enjoy the day of happiness. Now that the second brother is dead, Chunsheng is the pillar of your house. I will not ruin your reputation, mother and I Come to raise, you take care of Chunsheng yourself."

Cheng's eyes were fixed on the cage: "Those are the money mother left for Chunsheng to study, just give it to me."

The second uncle's grandma saw that it was really outrageous, so she hurriedly called Chun's mother to call someone.She could see that Fu Hai's daughter-in-law was not a good thing.Let her take the money away, and the Shen family will have to discuss how to share the money for the medical treatment of the sister-in-law.

The second uncle had just sent Mu Ran away, when he heard this, he immediately pulled Shen Fujiang over.

He was more straightforward, lying down and asking directly: "Sister-in-law, you said that you will use all your life-saving money to study for Chunsheng?"

The old lady was still sober, and cursed with her mouth crooked, "Damn, did you treat Chunsheng badly?"

Cheng's arms were wrapped around her, and Shen Fuxiang's heart had already been numb from the injury, so he didn't react much at the moment.

"Sister-in-law, Fuhai has already gone. Chunsheng probably won't dress him in mourning and throw a basin to his death."

"Fuhai, my Fuhai. There is no son who would deny his father to such a wicked person. If I don't give it to him, I won't give him a penny. When I recover from my illness, I will personally arrange the funeral for Fuhai."

Cheng was shocked: "Mother, it's not that Chunsheng doesn't want to, he can't. If he wears sackcloth and mourning, his future will be ruined."

The old lady just decided on the truth of death. Chunsheng has a great future, so what's the use of denying Fuhai.Her poor son, when she recovers from illness, she must hold a splendid funeral for him, and let him enter the ancestral grave to enjoy the offerings of the Shen family for generations.

The second uncle asked, "For Fuhai's family, this matter is not difficult. If Chunsheng comes to Fuhai's death, he will have a share of the money. But the reputation of a scholar is important. If he doesn't Come on, our Shen family will not force you."

Cheng sneered: "Second uncle actually wants to bully our orphans and widowed mothers to the end. If Chunsheng is willing to wear sackcloth and mourning, someone must come to set up a mourning hall."

Shen Fujiang hated this second sister-in-law very much, and gave his wife a wink, and Mrs. Wang hurried forward with a mung bean bag.

"Second brother and sister, with so many people in our Shen family, how come we can't even handle funerals. If you want me to say, funerals have to be handled, we just do our best not to have that title."

The second uncle nodded: "That's right, Fu Hai has also been the head of the clan. Although he can't enter the Shen family's ancestral hall now, with such a large piece of land in Yunzhou, how can there be a place to live that is so square."

The Cheng family was riding a tiger, and his father and son had to observe filial piety for three years. In this way, not only would Chunsheng not be able to participate in next year's Chunwei, but even everyone in the official school would know that he had a father who was a traitor.Having money does not necessarily lead to a future, but there will be no shortage of money in the future if you have a future!
"Shen family, you are really good, good!"

Gritting her teeth, she packed her bags and prepared to go straight to the county seat.Chunsheng is so good at studying, and after a few years of waiting for her to have an imperial order, she will definitely make these people look good.

Shen Fuxiang hugged the cage tightly, hesitating in his heart.He hates his second sister-in-law, without her and his second brother, Yunniang would not be able to bear to reconcile with him.But he felt a little sorry for this person, they were all a family, why did he fall into such an embarrassing situation.

"Second sister-in-law... I've asked, if you live with Chunsheng, others will only say that he is pure filial piety. Because of this filial piety, official and school masters will look at him with admiration."

Li shi, who had packed her bags, staggered, how could she not know Chunsheng's situation.A lot of money was paid to pave the way, so the boss reluctantly accepted him.When did the fourth brother learn to be as sarcastic as Erya and be able to speak cold irony?

Even if she was so angry that she hurt internally, she still had to hold her head high and her face full of pride: "That is, next year's spring, Master will value Chunsheng very much."

With all the money in her bag, she walked out.

Seeing her so relaxed, Shen Fuxiang was finally relieved secretly.This is the best way, Chunsheng has a good reputation, he has ample money to take care of his mother, and Changsheng and the others don't have to be stabbed in the back.

In this way, he showed the first comfortable smile after leaving.

When Mrs. Cheng walked out of Yunlin Village, Yiyou had already been on the road for a while.

Because of the ox cart, she did not ride with Mu Ran again.Leaning against the stone, she chatted with the two of them.

Although Yiyou was relieved, Mu Ran carefully considered every word he said.He was sure that Yiyou had already had an affair with Chen Zhizhou, and he regretted it, he was afraid of showing it in his expression and stabbing the girl.

Yiyou: "This year's wheat harvest is good, it seems that noodles won't be very expensive."

Butcher Zhou: "That's right, half of my rent is charged."This year's collection is a whole hundred catties more than last year's.As soon as Huzi got married, his mother and I discussed grinding the noodles finer.The bran that is taken off is fed to pigs, and it can be fed for several months. "

Mu Ran: "This is very good."

Yiyou: "Lianlian is really blessed, you love her so much. Uncle Zhou doesn't need to say any more, I will never go to my little daughter's house to get angry."

Butcher Zhou: "I'm relieved if you do this. Looking at your old-fashioned appearance, no matter how you look, others will definitely think you are a grandma."

Mu Ran: He pursed his lips and looked at it, secretly denying Butcher Zhou's statement in his heart.Yiyou's voice was sweet and glutinous, and no matter how serious she said it, it would only make people's hearts itch.

Chatting with each other, Mu Ran tried his best to slow down the horse, but felt that time was still infinitely short.

It seemed that in the blink of an eye, he walked from Yunlin Village to the county seat.

"Entering the city, there are so many things, the guards have to check them, right?"

Yiyou's tone was embarrassing, it was really troublesome to load and unload the car.They are usually steamed stuffed buns, so if you send one or two out, you will be happy to let them go.Now this cart of crushed stones is really troublesome.

"Need not."

Mu Ran got off his horse, threw the reins to the guards of the city, and arched his fingers to this side: "I think it's pretending, a little stone."

"Since it's Master Mu, you're pretending, then there must be no problem. This little lady..." The yamen servant slapped his face, and his eyes flicked between the two: "Forgive my stupidity, this girl, I have already checked .”

Yiyou looked at her nose and heart, ignoring the ambiguity in the yamen servant's expression.Mu Ran has already taken the handkerchief from another girl and keeps it close to her body. She needs to stay away from it to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings.

"Thank you, sir."

After entering the city, turn left and pass through a square, which is where the courtyard house is located.Butcher Zhou came here for the first time, and Yiyou was the one who led the way.

"Brother Mu, you're here too. We're going to have dinner right now, and I'll bring you some later."

Not far away, Mu Ran only felt the slight alienation emanating from that sweet smile.Heartbroken, he didn't try to force it.

"It's okay, you are busy first. There is still some meat left from the roast last night, I can use it after heating it up."

"It's better to use fresh ones for lunch, so it's settled. Uncle Zhou, let's go a little further."

In front of her own courtyard, Yiyou could smell the aroma of rice.Mu Yu and Changsheng sat under the osmanthus tree in the courtyard, playing chess with stones.Yiyou had watched it a few times, but had no choice but to give up after not understanding the rules.

"Mother, Uncle Zhou is here to deliver the meat. Mama Liu, Bitao, come out and help unload the stones."

Grabbing Mu Yu who was about to rush to help, she walked into the kitchen, copied out a third of the dishes and handed them to Mu Yu.

"Your brother just came back, I'm afraid he doesn't have time to cook, so take it back for you two to eat."

Mu Yu was polite at the beginning, but now after many times, he thanked him with a small face, picked it up and rushed home.

On the other side, while unloading stones, Mrs. Li chatted with Butcher Zhou.

"It's no wonder Lianlian thinks too much, I will control Erya more in the future."

Butcher Zhou smiled foolishly: "This matter really has nothing to do with Er Ya, she grew up watching her. I don't know what kind of temper that child has? Those things she did in Yunlin Village today are really hard to pick out." Wrong. I heard what Hu Ziniang said, and I feel that at my age, I can't do everything well."

Li Shi was surprised: "What's the matter?"

"So it wasn't your sister-in-law who ordered it? You didn't see that the child is very close to the sister-in-law of Uncle Shen's family, and Fu Jiang's wife is also very fond of her. This child follows you. Although his temper is not as good as Fu Xiang's, he is also a good-willed person." Proper."

"Look at you praising her as a flower, how can she be so good?"

"It's all the truth. You know that my old Zhou never played that kind of nonsense."

Mrs. Li didn't polite anymore, now she is only happy and emotional.The more thoughtful and appropriate Erya is, the easier it is for her to make choices.One day and one night was enough for her to think clearly, and she was afraid that Chen Zhizhou would find her, but she was afraid that she would have difficulties in the future.

Now that she is like this, she doesn't have to worry about finding a lovable husband-in-law.Even if you really can't find it, if you live alone, you won't have a miserable ending.

"Alright, since you're here, Lao Zhou, you can stay and have a meal. Erya, add another dish."

Yiyou stretched out her neck and shouted: "Tianza Na, it's fresh meat brought by Uncle Zhou, I'll cook back-cooked pork for you."

The Shen family had a lively meal. In the Mu family's courtyard, Mu Ran looked at two plates and four dishes, his brows furrowed.

"Brother, isn't it delicious?"

Mu Ran picked up a large chopsticks and took the dish into the mouth. The fire was just right and the saltiness was moderate: "It's delicious, you eat first, I have something to think about."

Mu Yu's eyeballs rolled around. Every time his brother went out with Erya, he was in such a good mood that he could eat two more bowls of rice when he came back.Why haven't you had a bowl of rice this time?

"Are you thinking about Sister Erya?"

Mu Ran picked up the chopsticks: "Come, eat the vegetables."

"Brother, you are thinking about Sister Erya!"

Mu Ran suddenly felt that having a younger brother who was too smart was not so worry-free.

"Brother, you said that we brothers are not allowed to lie to anyone."

"Yes, I was thinking of her."

Mu Yu put down his chopsticks and raised his cheeks: "I'm also thinking about Erya, brother, you really don't want to marry Erya?"

Seeing his eldest brother hesitate, he hastily added: "You are not allowed to lie."

"I... don't eat or sleep, let's not talk about it."

Mu Yu froze for a moment, why do adults always prevaricate children, my brother is so disgusting.In a fit of anger, he stuck the bowl to his mouth and slammed it into his mouth hard.

"Duplicity, I'm going to play with Changsheng and ignore you."

Mu Yu ran out quickly, looking at the empty table, Mu Ran lost in thought.He wants to marry Erya?Of course he wanted to.

But what will he marry?The county lieutenant said it nicely, but the little salary from the imperial court, after careful calculation, was not enough for him to go up to the peak.He has no ability, and he doesn't want to accept the filial piety of those poor people.Even the deed of the house he lives in now is still in the hands of the imperial court.And what about Erya?In less than half a year since she came to the county, her days were like steamed buns, brightening up at a speed visible to the naked eye.

After eating all the vegetables in one bite, he washed the plate and put it aside.

Well, he has to stop obsessing, let Mu Yu give this thing.

Yiyou didn't know Mu Ran's melancholy at all, and sent Butcher Zhou out of the city after lunch, and when she got home, she was dragged into the main room by Mrs. Li.

"Ah, did you forgive him?"

"he?"

"It's Shen Fuxiang!"

"Uncle Zhou is really well-informed. He plucked the pig's hair all morning, and nothing will be left behind."

Mrs. Li patted her hand: "Don't fight with me haha, are you planning to forgive him?"

forgive me?At first, she hated that there are so many households in Yunlin Village, and other people's fathers are so hard-nosed, but Shen Fuxiang's sloppy and sloppy fathers dragged the whole family down.But after a long time, she turned that corner.She can't choose whose belly she will be born in. There are parents who are useless in this world.Compared with Bitao, at least she has a mother who can shelter from the wind and rain, which is already a blessing in life.

"There is nothing to forgive or not to forgive, mother, think about it, if he can't survive in Yunlin Village, he has to come to us in the end."

Mrs. Li quite agreed: "That's how it should be, so that people can't gossip. By the way, what do you think of Brother Ran?"

The scented handkerchief flashed in front of him, Yiyou frowned: "How do you mention him?"

"Don't be annoyed, Er Ya, mother is not forcing you. You earned all these things in our family, you can do whatever you want. But mother thought about it last night, but brother is really good."

"so?"

Mrs. Li held her in her arms: "Don't listen to those people in the village talking nonsense, but my brother's feet are not born with lameness, he was injured. The world was chaotic a few years ago, and he came back from the north. A man with no arms or legs There are too many. The children born by those people are not all alive and kicking. Mother has seen it with her own eyes, so you don't have to worry about it.

Moreover, the eldest brother and sister-in-law of the Mu family also left early. If you marry, there will be no mother-in-law on top.You can't be too busy with things during the New Years and holidays, and you don't have your mother to watch over you, so your life is quite comfortable in normal times..."

Yiyou listened intently, if she wants to marry, Mu Ran is indeed good.She is not limited by her previous life, and she is not willing to make any progress.

"Mother, Brother Mu is fine. It's a pity..."

"how?"

"My dear girl, look at the two boxes of oil powder he sent in the morning, how can a rough man understand this. Even if he understood, would he still go to Fanghua Zhai to buy it himself?"

"Not necessarily."

"Don't think about it, I used his handkerchief this morning, and it smells like jasmine."

Mrs. Li couldn't hide her disappointment: "Well, hey, if I knew it earlier, I would have said it earlier. It's a pity, it's a pity."

Yiyou sat up straight, covered her face with a mournful face: "Mother, you are so desperate that you want to kick your daughter out of the house."

Mrs. Li pinched her cheek: "Mother just said that, let's see you make up a lot. Well, since you are not destined, how you live in the future depends entirely on your thinking."

Yiyou couldn't believe it: "Mother, you mean?"

Mrs. Li got up and nodded her head, leaving a handsome back view.

(End of this chapter)