Generational Marriage

Lin Jinrong followed Gong's mother's words, changed his boots, put on a hood and cloak, led by Tie Huai's family and walked out of the back corner door.

This country house is simple to build, unlike the high-walled courtyard in the city. A large paddy field is just a short walk from the backyard along a row of willow trees. Now that the winter is idle, the water in the paddy fields has dried up long ago, and there are some unknown weeds growing in the fields. The yellow is still green with a touch of green, and it is shining with a warm light yellow in the winter sun. There were no people coming in and out, only a few grey and white wild birds kept taking off and landing, very clean. The sky was blue and cloudless, and the cold air brought a bit of clarity, completely different from the feeling of the Lin family compound.

Lin Jinrong took a deep breath, showing a smile from the heart.

Tie Huai’s family was originally a second-class girl next to Dow. She knew and knew what the girls and young masters from the city liked. She told Lin Jinrong some fun and funny stories about the country. Grass sprouts or picking dry leaves to show Lin Jinrong, what are the leaves and buds of wild weeds, what can be eaten, what cannot be eaten, and what season is the most delicious.

The fun of the country is nothing. Lin Jinrong loves the wild vegetables she said the most. Seriously, she wrapped the longan with a kerchief. He wanted to go back and study it carefully, which caused everyone to snicker.

The group was talking, walking along the ridge, and unknowingly they walked a long way. Lin Jinrong was trying to lead Tie Huai's family and take her further, when someone shouted from behind: "Tie Huai's family Yes, Grandpa Chang and grandma came to visit the old man and his wife. The wife asked you to quickly lead the girl to meet guests. How can you lead the girl so far, it makes me easy to find."

Tie Huai's family looked back, and the house behind him had already become a small piece of land. It went farther than expected. He couldn't help but slap his head and exclaimed, "Oh, my brain! His family is bound to make people come and visit, how can she lead the girl so far? Just talking to the girl about these weeds and vegetables, it is difficult for the girl not to be bothered by the slave and the slave, who can listen to the slave for a long time."

Lin Jinrong said softly: "Mom should be humble. This is my long experience. Maybe it can be used any day."

The Tie Huai family smiled and glanced at Lin Jinrong, and felt that this gentle, angry and good-looking little girl was really pleasing to the eye: "The four girls speak so comfortably. The girl must not know who the grandpa Chang and Grandma Chang are?"

"I heard Mother Gong mention it in the morning. It's the uncle and aunt of the family." Lin Jinrong's tone became more gentle: "In the future, if my mother wants to recover from the illness here, she has to trouble them often. Mom tells me about their family. Keep it in your heart to avoid gains and disrespect."

"His family came to join the family the year before, and the eldest master arranged for him the family property. It happened that the wife had a field to sell near the village, so she placed it nearby." Tie Huai's emptiness pointed to the southeast direction: "From here there will be some Seven or eight miles away, this is their home. Their land is also next to his wife’s land. The girl just needs to remember that this grandma Chang is a continuation, and neither his eldest master nor the second master was born and raised by her, the third master It's enough for her to be born and raised."

Lin Jinrong looked far away, but saw a large field stretched out to the southeast. Rows of bare willows stood quietly on the horizon. A small hill was blocking the distance, and Lin Chang's house could not be seen. He retracted his gaze and asked Tie Huai's family, "Isn't there a hot spring nearby? Where are they all?"

"The girl is careful about the roots of the iron thread grass." Fuding Lin Jinrong of Tie Huai's family pointed to the west. "Look at the girl. There is a Qingliang Temple there and the spring is inside."

Lin Jinrong squinted his eyes and looked closely. Sure enough, he could see a small temple with white walls and black tiles hidden in a row of dense pines and cypresses, and he asked casually, "I heard the uncle master said that my wife can still go to the hot spring... "

Tie Huai’s family knew what she was asking, and said: “It’s a nun’s house with only two old nuns in it. The land is not big, the incense is not high, the house is dilapidated, and the two old nuns are too honest. I'm too lazy, so I don't show it, otherwise the ladies and girls in the city will often come to play."

Lin Jinrong thought secretly, yes, the land is not big, the incense is not strong, and the house food inside is naturally not much better, so people don't like to come to hot springs, such as Dow, it is impossible not to know this hot spring. But I have never brought my children to play once. If it weren't for Tao Shunqin's mention, I'm afraid Tao would never think of coming here.

Tie Huai’s nag again: "The hot spring water flows out from Qingliang Temple, bypasses Qingliang Mountain, and flows down Qingliang River. One and a half mile below is the home of the old gentlemen, who are respected and free of charge. I built a school and did not restrict repairs. I taught the poor children to read and write. When I met me, I was very humble. The old lady in his family is a kind-hearted person and often gives to the old nuns in the Qingliang Temple. The wife married Zhuangzi, surrounded by mountains and rivers, with outstanding people and spirits. It is really a treasure..." "Mr. Zhu? Mr. Zhu Meng'e?" Lin Jinrong's eyes lit up again. Isn't that a very famous scholar in Pingzhou? How can you think of being a neighbor again? Lin Jinrong stood on tiptoe and looked west, trying to see something. But the not-so-high hill behind Qingliang Temple completely blocked the scenery over there, and she could only see water waves in the distance emitting sparkling light in the sun.

"Four girls, Mr. Zhu planted a large area of ​​peach trees and pear trees on Qingliang Mountain. When the flowers bloom in spring, the white pear petals and pink peach petals will flow down the river, and the fish in the river will emerge. The head came to eat petals. At that time, the net was made, and the willow branches were drawn into the water. The fish fled around, accidentally fell into the net, and became deep-fried crispy fish. It was really delicious and fun. Now! Will you and your wife stay until spring?" The voice was crisp and quick, and he described a beautiful picture for Lin Jinrong.

Lin Jinrong looked back, but saw a little girl who was wearing a half-old pink jacket skirt and **** in a bun, who was about the same age as herself, poked her head out from behind Tie Huai's house and looked at herself smiling, her dark face was particularly distinct.

"You **** girl! Who told you to talk too much? The girl is not big or small in front of her." Tie Huai's mouth was cursing, but the smile and love in his eyes couldn't bear it. "It's a joke for the girl. , This is the third girl from the slave house, she is the youngest, she is spoiled."

"It's okay, I think she is very happy." Lin Jinrong smiled at the girl: "What's your name?" The girl said openly: "If you go back to the girl, my name is Miao."

Longan laughed out loudly, "I want to call myself a slave, where can I be with a girl?" His eyes fell on the girl's feet and found that the girl had big feet that were very different from ordinary people. , Could not help but laugh.

Miao Ya blushed just now and shrank her feet under her skirt, but seeing Lin Jinrong smiled gently, and didn't mean to blame her, she stuck her tongue out at Longan, and happily spread a pair of big feet toward her. A cigarette rushed ahead: "I will lead the girl."

It's still a carefree "me".

Lin Jinrong suddenly felt that she was a little in love with this place. She turned around and asked Tie Huai's family happily: "Mom, when I came, I passed a river. There was a large area of ​​saline-alkali land by the river. Whose family is that?"

It took a long time for the Tie Huai family to realize that she asked which piece of land she was asking, and said with a smile: "I don't know, that land has always been deserted like that, I'm afraid it is unowned?"

Lin Jinrong frowned: "The ownerless?" She remembered that there were laws in this dynasty, the land of no owner, the reclamation can be raised, and the taxes are extremely low, and even in some places, taxes are not required. But this is a good thing for others, but it is more difficult for her.

What reason can she use to impress Dow and arrange for her to go to the wasteland with her? How can such a barren land be cultivated?

Sure enough, Tie Huai's family smiled and said, "Who would want that kind of land."

Lin Jinrong smiled and asked her to ask her: "I made a bet with my uncle. Mother Laotie asks me who's the place, and asks more carefully. I must thank you." Turning his head and thinking, Then he said: "I don't know how many such places are around here? Just ask them too."

The Tie Huai family was very curious about Lin Jinrong and Tao Shunqin's bet, but didn't have the courage to ask carefully, so she should not mention it. Lin Jinrong was afraid that she would treat herself as a child just like everyone else and just let it go.

The group returned to Zhuangzi. Grandma Chang also accompanied Dow to sit there to eat tea and talk gossiping: "The days are difficult, and the place is unfamiliar. Last year I asked for the blessing at the house. I settled down and gave the boss a wife and hugged him. The eldest grandson, the second child is nearly twenty but still has no value. The bride price is too high. My three boys should say kiss again... There is another one in this belly, and his father is so worried..."

Dow expressed his sympathy: "It will all get better."

Seeing a group of people coming in surrounded by Lin Jinrong, Grandma Chang immediately closed the conversation, and her mother helped her stand up, and smiled politely: "This is the four girls? They look so good."

Dow said hurriedly: "She is a junior, you care about her, you will be seated soon."

Grandma Chang smiled happily: "It's okay, it's okay."

"Auntie Wanfu." Lin Jinrong was impertinent. After Grandma Chang sat down, Fang stood behind Dow and could see Grandma Chang's appearance at a glance.

This woman was about thirty years old, and her appearance was only delicate. She wore two beaded flowers in a nest of silk and a golden hairpin. She wore a half-new light blue silk terry, tied with strips. The green skirt, the most striking thing is that strange belly.

Next to him was an elderly lady, and a little girl who was only eight or nine years old. The half-old and unnew coat skirt on the lady's body still had creases on the top. The little girl was confused, just eating fruit.

Lin Jinrong couldn't help but think to himself, it seems that his clan uncle's family is not very wealthy, and his life is not very good.