happy old days

Chapter 72

Seeing Mrs. Hui drying the quilt, Jinniang stood up and walked around.In the past few years, the family has lived well. Three years ago, Yang Zhenhai bought ten acres of paddy fields and ten acres of dry land. They are all not far from their home. No need, it’s just that there are too many children in the family, and the housework alone can’t be done by just a few people. The Yang family doesn’t have many acres of land, and the mother-in-law is not in good health, and she needs to take medicine from time to time. I am willing to come and work, so I signed a contract, which is the same as the previous treatment of Mrs. Hui's family.In this way, the family bought land and had enough manpower.

The kid from Mrs. Hui's family was sent by Yang Zhenhai to Zhang Xina as an apprentice. He originally wanted to learn business management, but he would come back within a year. I have to pay for everything, but his temper is stable, which makes people feel at ease. Zhang Xi said that this kid is suitable to be in charge of the family, and he is absolutely loyal.The Zhao family couple are not unhappy at all, they are willing to let their son stay and follow the master's family in the future, don't worry about it, as long as they have the strength, they are not afraid of running out of food.He is also very good at crops, and anything related to farming can't help him.

The three little ones in the family have grown up, and there is a husband in the family, so the family is not enough to live in.Even children should have their own space, so at the end of last year, Yang Zhenhai planned to build the house on the west side this year.Unexpectedly, Jinniang is pregnant again, so it is not easy to break ground, for fear of bumping into her.

"Master is back." Mrs. Hui came out of the kitchen, trotted to her, and said while holding her arm.

"Go over and have a look. See what they have gained." Jin Niang smiled and walked towards the east courtyard.

As soon as he passed the kitchen, he watched Lao Zhao push a wheelbarrow into the yard, and the cart was piled high with sacks of sacks.There are seven sacks.

"What is this? How do you get so much?"

"I found a piece of chestnuts in the mountains today, and they were all overripe. I picked them back." Yang Zhenhai entered the yard from the back, carrying a basket on his back. Seeing this, the boy from the Zhao family quickly stepped forward to unload the basket.It's covered with a piece of sackcloth so you can't see what's inside, but it's full.

"Don't move. It hasn't been cleaned yet, and you are full of blood." Jin Niang stepped forward to see what it was, but Yang Zhenhai quickly stopped her. "The harvest is quite big, and there are two pure white rabbits among them. After the tanning is finished, I will make a match for Zhiqing. Without a trace of stray hair, it will definitely be beautiful."

"That's a good idea. I'll send it to be made tomorrow. It's getting cold and I can wear it." Jinniang didn't expect Yang Zhenhai to be so careful. A few days ago, when she went to the county to visit her son, she saw a little girl wearing white hair. Looking at the beautiful bijia, she thought about it for a while, and wanted to make one for Zhiqing as well.Unexpectedly, Yang Zhenhai remembered it.

Yang Zhenhai smiled, "Go back to the house quickly, you still need to clean up, it's inconvenient for you now, don't watch here."

"Well, by the way, my uncle's natal family is taking guests. I'll send my things to them first and ask them. They all know that you have entered the mountain. It's not good if you don't ask."

"Understood." Yang Zhenhai nodded, and moved Mao Lizi down with the old Zhao's equipment.In the past few years, when he had nothing to do, he went to the mountains to hunt, relying on the mountains to eat the mountains. Yang Zhenhai became more and more powerful in this aspect, and his annual income from hunting alone was quite large.There were already a lot of prey in the mountains, and there were not many hunters. Before Lai Da was discovered, people from them didn't go into the mountains anymore. Yang Zhenhai took advantage of it.He is very clear about the distribution of wild animals in the mountains and forests, where is safe and where is dangerous, and almost everything there, he is simply an experienced hunter.Led by him, Lao Zhao can also follow up in the mountains to pick wild things in the mountains.

What he didn't tell Jinniang was that he got a good thing today, but in order to surprise Jinniang, he didn't tell her.

Autumn is the busiest time at home every year, and the stalls in the house are getting bigger and bigger. At this time of the year, the family has to ask some people to help.But this year these Jinniangs won't be able to intervene.

"It's been a few days? Is it the same as when Peiyu was born, and it will take another half a month?" Yang Zhenhai carefully lay on his side beside Jinniang, touched her belly with his hands, and said, "My child Doesn't seem to be moving much?"

"Maybe it's too big to use it. Hehe." Jinniang smiled, this time there was only a little guy in her stomach, she felt similar to when she was pregnant with Peiyu, her body was fully grown, and she was not worried about giving birth.

"I'm going to go to Yancheng tomorrow, so be careful at home and let Sister Hui stay by your side all the time."

"Don't worry, it's not the first time to give birth. When I go to Yancheng this time, should I ask my brother-in-law to bring a letter to Beijing? Seeing that the sky is getting cold, should I let Peiyu come back? I haven't seen him for a year. I wonder his."

"The letter has been written. Don't worry. I heard that Mr. Zou is going to take up his post in Shonan. I don't know if it is true. If it is true, it will be fine, and it will be easy for us to see Pei Yu."

"Uh, do you have a letter?" Jin Niang sat up.

"Slow down. It's almost the same. The Holy Majesty has sent troops to the northwest, and there is still a need for a safe person to sit in the south of Hunan. Mr. Zou is the right candidate."

Jin Niang leaned back again, it has nothing to do with her whether she fought or not, it would be best if Pei Yu could come back.

"Mother, can I do this embroidery?" Zhiqing took the handkerchief she embroidered and sent it to Jinniang.

Although it's just a simple little flower, it can be embroidered very neatly, "The embroidery is not bad. I started to embroider it yesterday? Did you also embroider it at night?"

"Just embroider for a while." The little girl was a little embarrassed.

"You, you are still young, so you can't tire your eyes out because of this embroidery. From now on, you can't embroider at night. You can only embroider for an hour during the day." Jinniang said and nodded Zhiqing's little head with her finger.

Zhiqing pulled La Jinniang's arm coquettishly, "Zhiqing knows. I will never embroider at night again."

Although Zhiqing is only six years old, she is much more sensible than modern girls.I can also calm down. I usually follow Jinniang to learn embroidery, calligraphy, and reading. Jinniang also takes her with me when I handle some things at home. I am also very busy all day.Zhiqing didn't learn from Master, she was taught by Jinniang's top leader.

"Mother—" Jinniang just wanted to talk to Zhiqing, when she heard a cry from outside, and then the door curtain was lifted, a figure rushed over, and when the person came in front of her, she stopped and stood up.

"What are you doing running so fast, you brat?"

"Hehe—" the third boy scratched his head, "Mother, do I want to go to the uncle's house?"

"What are you doing at Uncle's house? Has your master finished your get out of class?" Jinniang asked.

"I heard that the rhubarb of the uncle's family has given birth. We want to go and see it." The second child answered. The little guy is shorter than the younger brother, but he is neatly dressed and walks slowly with small square steps. Come in, it looks like a retired old man walking around with a bird cage.

"It's almost noon, so don't go. Your uncle's house is going to treat guests these two days, and the family is busy. Wait a few days to see."

The third boy pouted, "Okay then." He was quite disappointed.Jin Niang pinched his chubby face, "The puppy has just been born these few days, so you can't go forward, wouldn't it be more fun when the puppy grows up in a few days." The third boy turned back to smiling when he heard that.

"Mother, is the eldest brother of the uncle's family going to get married?" The second boy sat on the chair and said.

"Well, did you slip out again?"

"No, I heard from my second uncle's cousin."

Jin Niang picked chestnuts for the younger ones, "Brother Yuanjing and Brother Peidong will be back tomorrow. I will give you a day off. You are not allowed to run around outside."

"Hey, mother is the best." The third boy's mouth seemed to be smeared with honey.

One of these two boys is not focused on it, the other likes to practice martial arts, and they don't expect to take the imperial examination in the future. , but he learned painting from a gentleman more in the county, and his background was also doomed not to take the exam.This child is open minded, there are a lot of things to learn, he is proficient in all kinds of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and he has to teach Zhiqing when he is at home.There is a great future in miscellaneous science.

The next day was a good day for the eldest grandson of the uncle's natal family. Jinniang was about to give birth, so she didn't go. Yang Zhenhai went to dinner with Father Yang.And before noon, Pei Dong and Yuan Jing came back, the two children were a little thinner, the food in the county school was very light, and the two children were studying hard, so they had to make up for it during the few days of vacation.

It took another five days before Jinniang started to mobilize. In response to her words, the delivery was particularly smooth. It took less than an hour from the mobilization to the birth of the baby.Jinniang didn't suffer much.After giving birth to a child is also a special spirit.

The newborn child was named Pei Ze, and he was a fat boy. The child opened his eyes and opened his face when he was very healthy. He looked healthier than when Pei Yu was born.

Two days before Pei Ze's full moon, Pei Yu came back. Mr. Zou's official career has been confirmed, and he will go to Hunan to take up his post next year. During the period before the year, Pei Yu can stay at home with Jin Niang.

"Are you ready for tomorrow's treat?" Jinniang asked while holding Pei Ze in her arms.

"Get ready, it's cold, put them all in the house, five tables in father's place, five tables in the hallway of the east garden, and the women's family in the east chamber."

"Did the Cheng family invite them?" Jinniang asked again.

"Naturally. I heard that Pei Yu is back, and Uncle Cheng also said he would come over."

Jinniang sighed, "Actually, it's not that I don't like the little girl from the Cheng family, but I just don't want to book the child's marriage so early. Who knows what the child's temperament will be when he grows up."

Yang Zhenhai reached out to take Pei Ze, and patted his back lightly, making him hiccup, "Uncle Cheng is still open, I don't think there is any dissatisfaction, only you women are small-minded."

Jin Niang buttoned up her clothes and glared at Yang Zhenhai, but said nothing.The son of the Cheng family studied with Mr. Zou before, and the two families had more contacts. The Cheng family fell in love with Pei Yu somehow, and sent someone to make a marriage for the baby.Naturally, Jinniang would not agree, since a child is so young that he is not certain. Although arranged marriages are the mainstream in this era, she still has to seek her son's opinion.So they declined.

The Cheng family was originally an official family, and they can be regarded as prestigious figures in the capital. It is said that their granddaughter married Pei Yu, which was regarded as Pei Yu's high ranking. There will definitely be great prospects in the future.It never occurred to the Yang family to refuse.I can't get over my face all at once.Although the uncle of the Cheng family didn't say anything, Mrs. Cheng's family annoyed her and never came again.

"By the way, I brought back those two pieces of leather." Yang Zhenhai put the sleeping Pei Ze on the small bed, turned around and went outside to get the package.

Stretch out your hand to open it, and on the top are two pieces of leather that are not snow-white at all.

Jin Niang picked up a piece, "It's really good, it's enough for Zhiqing to make two pieces."

Yang Zhenhai took out a piece of plush leather from under the package, "This is for you. See if you like it."

When Jinniang touched it, the silky touch "Did you hit it?"

"I got it together that day. It's a decent sable. It's very rare. I didn't expect to meet it either."

"I'm not willing to use such a good thing." Jin Niang touched it with her hand, and the tactile sensation was really amazing.

"There's nothing you can't bear. If you like it, I'll look for it another day."

"Don't, it's nothing to you. It's not good if you look for it specially. Let's keep them and let them reproduce naturally." After thinking about it, he said, "In the future, I will only hunt some rabbits, pheasants, and roe deer when I go to the mountains, like this Let’s let go of rare spiritual things. Otherwise, you won’t be able to see them in the future.”

Yang Zhenhai didn't care about it, and said, "I don't often meet it."

Jinniang smiled and said nothing more.For Yang Zhenhai, animals are animals. He will not go hunting except during the breeding season. He will hunt whatever he encounters on weekdays. Every time he enters the mountains, he will stop when he harvests a few things. He will never have the heart to protect rare animals.And looking at the cloak and leather robe she wears in winter, she has no position to say.Pretend what the Virgin does.

The next day when the child was full moon, Jin Niang entertained the female guests, and Pei Ze was hugged in a big red swaddle, showing a chubby smiling face.The child cried once on the day of birth, but he hasn't cried since then. He howled dryly after urinating, and his voice was so loud.

Today, when I saw so many people, I was not afraid at all, and everyone who hugged me laughed.

Jinniang gave birth to four sons and a daughter, all of whom are healthy and look good, but some people don't like her.

Among them, the Jiang family is the most powerful.

Jiang's third person is in the position, and Jinniang hates such a person, so she doesn't want to see her all the time. At first, she looked at the face of the second child to perfunctory, but then she saw that the old man didn't even like the second child, so she stopped pretending , not to mention seeing Mrs. Jiang peeking at Yang Zhenhai by accident once.Those eyes were so hungry.Jinniang felt even more uncomfortable, and she didn't even have a superficial relationship.

When Jiang discovered Jinniang's attitude, she hated her.She said bad things about Jinniang behind her back, but who would listen to her?

This time, taking advantage of the full moon of the child, Mrs. Jiang came over with the second child's family. The two of them have good times and bad times.She intrigues all day long, but she finds a sympathy with Jin Niang. Some women are very jealous and don't like others.

Seeing Jinniang holding the child, Jiang curled her lips in disbelief, and arched her second daughter-in-law with her arm, "Hmph, it's so beautiful. Our young master never did this when he was full moon."

The second daughter-in-law gave Jiang a blank look, and turned her head to see Jinniang holding the child and presenting treasures to the elders, feeling unhappy in her heart, "Who made the old man proud of her? We all have to stand aside."

"Have you heard? The third daughter-in-law's sister-in-law has a younger sister who is very handsome. She is only 16 years old this year and has no husband's family yet. I heard from the Gu family's daughter-in-law that her sister-in-law looks better than our sister-in-law. Before As I see it, it really isn’t a waste of fame.”

"Really? Did you tell me?"

"No, the Gu family also wants to climb a high branch."

The second daughter-in-law rolled her eyes, and suddenly turned her head to look at Mrs. Jiang, "Why are you saying this all of a sudden?"

Jiang smiled and leaned into the ear of the second daughter-in-law, "I heard from the sister-in-law of the Gu family that her sister has taken a fancy to her eldest brother." In fact, it is mainly because of his money.

The second child's eyes lit up when she heard it, she felt that this was good news, as the daughter-in-law of the Gu's family might have made it, it would be fun to watch.

The two of them here are watching a good show from here, while Yunniang at home is making troubles over there.She was going to eat Pei Ze's full moon wine today, but if there were two daughters to take care of at home, she would have gone early in the morning.The third child of their family had already gone out to help. She had just packed up the two children and was about to go out. Her sister-in-law came over, bringing her sister with her.She is indeed beautiful, but she has a seductive vibe about her.Mainly because her eyes are too charming.It looks uncomfortable.

Ever since she married Yang Laosan, she had no contact with her natal family. How could she know that this sister-in-law not only came to look for her again, but also paid attention to her eldest brother and sister-in-law, so shameless.She knows about her sister-in-law, it's not enough to take advantage of her.The family is still a snob.

"Sister-in-law can't do that. The Yang family doesn't have the rule of marrying a second wife. Besides, elder brother has no intention of taking concubines."

"What do you mean there is no such rule? Didn't the second and fourth child of the Yang family also have a second room? Why not? Are there men who don't eat pots and look after pots? Sister-in-law, I'm here today, just to make peace with you, don't worry This has become an indispensable benefit for you."

Yun Niang curled her lips, "Keep the benefits to yourself, I won't do this kind of thing. It's better for my sister-in-law not to touch this bad luck. It won't end well in the future."

"Okay, Gu Yunniang, you don't recognize your relatives after you get married. I forgot when we raised you. You are really a white-eyed wolf." The sister-in-law of the Gu family was not polite at all.

Yunniang today is different from the past, Yang Laosan treats her well, she has lived a comfortable life after marrying, and now she has two twin daughters, and she feels at ease and confident, so no matter how much she shouts, "I see my brother On the surface, I call you sister-in-law, you touch your conscience, you raised me or I raised you at the beginning, and I sold myself as a show before I got married, and I gave you all the money to make clothes, even if I was divorced later Family, food and clothing are all my own money, and I don’t need a penny from you at all.” Yun Niang said with a low face, “Sister-in-law, please go back, I won’t talk about this matter. I’m rushing to be a concubine , I can't afford to lose that person."

Just as Mrs. Gu's sister-in-law was about to say something, the girl next to her reached out and took her arm away, winked, and pulled her away.

"What are you pulling me for? I still have to scold this white-eyed wolf."

"Sister... bear with it for now. After all, she has a good relationship with that side now. Are you afraid that I won't have the chance to deal with her when I get married in the future?"

Gu's sister-in-law frowned, "You too, why did you recognize him?"

The little girl of the Gu family smiled. It was a coincidence. Before she went to the county town to meet Yang Zhenhai in a cloth shop. She met him once two years ago. At that time, she thought he was quite a man. , and know how many fields his family bought.But he didn't care, at most he was a small landlord.

But this time I saw him sell more than a dozen skins, all of which were good. He sold more than 300 taels for the fur alone. I heard that he is a good hunter, and his family is probably richer. Such a good son-in-law Where can I find it.As for his wife, what's the matter? She has already given birth to five children, and she has already become a yellow-faced woman.

(End of this chapter)