The mulberry life of a small peasant girl

Chapter 42

Time slipped through my fingers unknowingly, and it has been three years since my uncle left home.If there is no accident, the little uncle will return from Kyoto this year, and it is also time for them to return to Zhangjia Village to wait for the big day of family reunion.

This day after school, Nuan Bao went to the teacher's office to register for withdrawal. She had studied in Huilan Women's College for two years. She could write calligraphy smoothly, and she could basically understand poetry. Best, so the past two years of the ancient student career can be regarded as a satisfactory end.

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"Nuan Nuan, you abandoned me... woo woo..." Lin Youran hugged Nuan Bao pitifully.

Nuan Bao spread his hands, and said helplessly: "If your parents agree, then you can come to Zhangjia Village to play with me." But after speaking, it is probably impossible. Lin Youran has a cheerful and lively personality, and she looks younger than her. But she is one year older than her. In ancient times, a 14-year-old woman will soon be locked up at home to get married, so how can she go out to visit her.

Lin Youran also thought of her betrothed partner, who was the son of a friend of her father's business, and because of business needs, the two married.But she likes someone else, his name is Fu Tian.Fu Tian had been with her childhood sweetheart since she was a child, and they had a mutual affection for each other, thinking that they would become husband and wife in the future.Two years ago, the current situation was turbulent, Fu Tian's father's business failed, and the huge property was divided up by his peers in an instant. Lin's father saw that the Fu family had no possibility of recovery, so he betrothed Lin Youran to Chen Qun, the second son of the Chen family in the city a year ago. .

Lin Youran felt that she couldn't marry the person she admired, so she hoped that her eldest brother Lin Yifeng could marry the person she liked, Nuan Bao, "Nuan Nuan, we may not see each other again in the future, can you come to my house as a guest tomorrow? We have known each other for so long, you Haven't been to my house to play yet."

Nuan Bao's heart softened for a moment, and he agreed: "Then you can wait for me at home tomorrow."

Zhong Caixin was busy packing home things, and when she heard that Nuan Bao was going to the Lin family, she asked Mrs. Zhong to find some gifts for the Lin family and seniors.

The next day, accompanied by Lin Youran, Nuan Bao met Mrs. Lin's family, and after being grabbed by her hand, she followed Xiao Ran to her Fangfei Courtyard after being polite.

The garden is worthy of Fangfei's name. The courtyard is colorful, and there is a small artificially dug lake in the east.

It was Nuan Bao's first visit to the women's boudoir in the mansion of an ancient wealthy businessman, and everything felt very novel.The little aunt's family is also considered rich, and she has lived in it for three years, so she should get used to it.It's just that the layout of Zhongfu is very regular, and the overall feeling is very solemn and simple, which is completely different from the high-profile luxury of Linfu. When you come here, you can see pavilions, pavilions, water corridors, and glazed green tiles everywhere.

Lin Youran held Nuan Bao's hand, and said with a smile, "Nuan Nuan's dumbfounded look is so funny."

Nuan Bao doesn't want to look like a bumpkin, but this scene is so eye-catching. She will also have a small garden in her future home. It's best to ask Cheng Yi's brother if there is a mountain spring near his house, and then draw a stream of running water It's also good to build a small pond to enjoy the shade and fish.

Lin Youran was dissatisfied with Nuan Bao's blankness, and asked her what she was thinking, and Nuan Bao got up and told her how to design her future home so that it would be comfortable.Lin Youran flattened her mouth, "Nuan Nuan, you are not shy, be careful that your brother Cheng Yi doesn't like you."

Nuan Bao ignored her and continued to drag her around the yard.Nuan Bao couldn't tell the doorways of the mansion, she didn't know that she had already left the second door, and was walking towards Lin Yifeng's green pavilion.Thinking of her elder brother's bitter love, Lin Youran decided to help him again, and followed Nuan Bao silently.

There is no lettering on the vertical flower gate of Cui Pavilion, and you can still see green bamboos higher than the courtyard wall inside. In the courtyard, green bamboos are planted on both sides, and only a path in the middle can pass. The path is not paved with bluestone bricks, and the original dry hard mud land Covered with bamboo leaves, the lush bamboo forest is full of cool air. There are two worlds inside and outside. The world is isolated from the world, and the air is fresh, cool and comfortable.

Nuan Bao turned her head and asked curiously, "Is there anyone living here?" It doesn't look like a wealthy mansion, but rather like an elegant family in the mountains.

Lin Youran didn't answer, but said mysteriously, "You'll know if you look ahead yourself."

Nuan Bao scratched her naughty little nose and continued walking.

In the vagueness, apart from the sound of two people walking, the sound of fife was intermittent and clear through the dense bamboo forest.

Lin Youran clenched her hands nervously, the eldest brother is really awesome, playing the flute at this time, it's so romantic.

Nuan Bao had learned the flute for two years, and naturally recognized that it was the famous flute song "Happy Meeting".While walking, she didn't forget to tap her fingers on the outside of her thighs. She was full of emotions and had a good grasp of the rhythm. She was a little interested to know who was playing it.

The two moved lightly to the depths of the bamboo forest, and they saw a square building, with buildings facing each other on both sides, surrounded by verandahs on all sides, and rocks dotted in the corners, really leisurely and enjoyable.

Lin Yifeng lived in the bamboo forest all the year round, he was used to the cold, and he couldn't hide the slightest movement of the wind or the slanting rain. He heard the slight footsteps of two women behind him. At the end of the song, he turned around and wanted to scold the peeping little maid. Who would have thought that it was my sister and Nuanbao.

Nuan Bao didn't expect that the flute player was Lin Yifeng.The eldest son of the Lin family, a prominent figure in the business world, how could he live in the cold and lonely bamboo forest? Although this man is gentle and polite, he is still domineering. If he takes over the entire business of the Lin family, his achievements will definitely be improved to a higher level.

Since she entered the "forbidden area" by mistake, Nuan Bao tactfully bid farewell to Lin Yifeng: "I'm sorry to bother you." After speaking, she quickly dragged Lin Youran out of the Cui Pavilion.

Lin Youran thought that Nuan Bao would comment on the eldest brother's fife, and after the two exchanged ideas, she just took the opportunity to retreat. Who would have thought that the reality would be so cruel, and the result would be so sad, the little pink bubbles in her head would be ruthlessly burst, He said angrily, "Why did Nuan Nuan come out so soon? Weren't you very interested just now?"

Nuan Bao rolled her eyes at her, this girl is really not enough friends, so she sold her for her brother.She used Xiaofu's most common catchphrase: "I'm hungry, I want to eat."

Lin Youran knew there was nothing to do, but she still kept talking: "My brother really has feelings for you, why don't you understand."

Nuan Bao reflected on herself, what made the young master of the Lin family like it, and she couldn't change it. "Your elder brother is very good, really. It's just that the time is wrong. I already have someone I like."

Lin Youran slapped Nuan Bao's arm angrily, took a deep breath and said, "You are so stubborn! Even if you don't like my brother, you can't say so clearly that you like other people. If you are heard, you will gossip."

Nuan Bao knows that she speaks very directly, but she has always been a person who has something to say, and she doesn't understand what is narrow-minded, clever and careful, so she only likes Qin Chengyi, who is also taciturn but kind and sincere.

It is true that there is no one in this world, but it will be the only one. If you lose anyone, you can no longer be the only one in your heart.

When it was time to go to court, the sky became dark, Nuan Bao bid farewell to Lin Youran, and the two stood in front of the gate, Lin Youran prevented the gatekeeper from opening the door, and slammed into Nuan Bao's arms sobbing.Married and obeyed her husband, and the status of the two is so disparate, I am afraid that there will be no possibility of seeing each other again in the future.Nuan Bao also hugged Xiao Ran, hoping that her future husband's family would treat her better. Such a bright and pure person is afraid that she will be restrained by the small world of the house gate and become a smooth and transparent big lady.

Sitting in the carriage prepared by Lin Youran, Nuan Bao pushed open the window, poked his head out and waved to Lin Youran, and the carriage started, indicating that the 13-year-old youth that was about to be lost would also be buried in this sunny afternoon along with the rare and precious friendship. .

He is more than three years old and knows how to call people. He walks up to his mother-in-law with small arms and legs, and she keeps yelling "mother-in-law...mother-in-law".Mrs. Zhong was reluctant to let go of her grandson and hugged her head tightly. Zhong Caixin smiled and said: "Whenever mother misses us, come to Zhangjia Village."

Brother Zhong suggested: "It's better to wait for brother-in-law to come back before moving back. I'll send someone to watch, and brother-in-law will definitely let us know when he comes back."

Zhong Caixin refused, "Is it necessary for Ade to come back and face cold pots and cold stoves. I'd better go back earlier and start a fire to gather some popularity, so that he will feel comfortable when he comes home."

Zhong Lianggui waved his hand to stop the two of them from talking, snatched the head from the old wife's arms, kissed it and handed it to the daughter: "Go back earlier. The villagers will say that you are a delicate child. If the husband did not come back, even the husband I don’t want to go home either.”

In the carriage, Xiaofu excitedly opened the curtains, looked around, turned his eyes all over his head, and pulled his aunt's clothes to go to Xiaofu's place.

Nuan Bao corrected Xiao Fu's sitting posture, and told her: "Sit better, your husband didn't teach you women to be chaste and quiet, I guess you only learned how to cook."

Xiao Fu shook his head, "Sister, I still have to learn a lot, such as drinking tea and dressing. Besides, I'm not watching the fun for myself now, and I'll talk to Er Niu when I go back later."

On the day of conscription, Er Niu's father stood beside Zhang De, and the two families bid farewell to Zhong Caixin. After seeing Er Niu, she thought of the boy who looked like a little scholar, and said cheerfully, "Xiao Fu, Er Niu is studying in the county. You can watch the excitement every day, and you still tell people, isn’t it a joke?”

Xiao Fu said disdainfully: "If he dares not listen to me, I will beat him."

Zhong Caixin and Nuan Bao were silent at the same time, where did Xiaofu learn this move, they have always wanted to train her to be a little lady.

Although Zhang's small courtyard asked Aunt Zhang to watch it, the dust inside was very thick.Zhong Caixin could only put her whole head at Aunt Zhang's house, and the three of them cleaned up together.Aunt Zhang hasn't seen Nuanbao and Xiaofu for two years. While lamenting that they are both tall and beautiful, she hugs her head full of curiosity. When they left, her head was only a few months old. Now it is fun to run and dance. up.

After tidying things up, Aunt Zhang handed over the rent of the two years' land to Zhong Caixin, and said with relief, "It's good for you to come back. Since you left, Auntie, I'm bored. When Ade comes back, it will be even more lively."

Unexpectedly, within five days, Aunt Zhang's words came true, and Zhang De came back in the ox cart of an old man from the same village with a big burden on his back.

Zhong Caixin looked at the radiant person in front of him, there was no trace of old age and suffering at all, and beat his chest with hatred: "I worry about how you are doing every day, your eyes are swollen from crying, and the corners of your eyes are wrinkled, but you are fine. , I'm still so young, I'm already old."

Zhang De smiled innocently, raised her face, and said seriously: "Let me see where there are wrinkles, are there any?"

"Hey, you know how to be good." Remembering that Mantou was still asleep, he hurriedly ran to the bedroom to take his son out, and was awakened by the movement of Mantou, who was about to cry or not, Zhang De rubbed his hands and looked at him nervously. This pink meat dumpling spoke surprisingly: "Son, I am your father."

(End of this chapter)