June, July, and summer pillars have not arrived.

June's father-in-law is gone, and today is the day of July and July. The couple wanted to come early, but after Mr. Xia found out, he asked the two of them not to come.

Old man Xia asked June to be filial at his mother-in-law's house today, and he just came tomorrow when he was on the right day.

In fact, according to Old Man Xia's original intention, it is okay for the two of them to come back this time.

"The two of them said they must come. If they don't come, June's father-in-law will not be happy underground. Mrs. Xia said to Xia Zhi.

The life of the June family has also passed over the years, and of course, the help of the Xia family is indispensable. However, the Xia family did not want to take credit for this, it was all because the June family was diligent and willing to work.

June's in-laws' family deeply felt the grace of the Xia family, and on such a big day as Old Man Xia, he would come to kowtow and worship his birthday no matter what.

June is excusable, but Xia Zhu is a little unreasonable.

"It must have been my second uncle who said hello in advance, this is a unified action." Xia Zhi said with a smile.

"I heard that there is also a reason, Xia Zhu and his family have not been in good health for the past few days, and they are afraid that they will come over and pass on the illness to your father." Mrs. Xia said.

Everyone knew what was going on, and they all tacitly looked at each other and smiled.

Xia Zhu's family has opened a grocery store over the years, and their life can be said to be very good. Of course, that is according to the standards of ordinary people, and it cannot be compared with the Li Tian family. Guo Xi is a couple, Xia Zhu and Guo Yuhuan are a little big-hearted. It is simply unforgivable to have such powerful and rich relatives, but refuse to take them to wealth and prosperity.

However, in fact, over the years, the Li family and the Tian family have not looked at their relatives and given Xia Zhu benefits to them. However, Guo Xi is opportunistic, Xia Zhu also follows Guo Xi's foot sect, and the people of the Li family and the Tian family have always tolerated it, but once Xia Zhi knew about it. Xia Zhi became angry, and simply passed the word, so that the Li family and the Tian family treated Xia Zhu equally.

"I just don't want to get used to their temper, I don't like what they do." Xia Zhi said directly to Mrs. Xia, "I'd rather give them the money myself than let them spoil the atmosphere." "In addition, Xia Zhi also felt very ashamed.

Old Lady Xia nodded; "Your lord has the same meaning as you. Your lord hates them for not being able to make it. Sixteen, you did the right thing. It's a pity that you're far away, and if you're still with you, teach them a lesson, they'll be better. ”

Xia Zhu and Guo Xi's family are afraid of the summer solstice.

They are also afraid of the little black fish. However, the little black fish did not have the patience of the summer solstice, although his lesson was equally terrifying.

"Don't make trouble, just make do with it. Ten fingers are not ordinary, and they can't do it if they don't fight themselves. Old Mrs. Xia relayed Old Man Xia's words.

What's more, Second Uncle Xia's group is not unable to eat, or has suffered something. In fact, their lives can be said to be very rich.

"I haven't seen July's son-in-law yet." The summer solstice is back to July.

"July's son-in-law is okay." Mrs. Xia said.

"He has a good temper, and he doesn't get angry when he hears that July is making trouble." Layue said, "I look honest, I don't talk much, I know what I know." ”

The name of a man, the shadow of a tree. July's in-laws are not far from Linshui Town, and they are very clear about July's son-in-law's behavior.

July's in-laws are also wealthy, and it is said that the current children are studying, and there is some hope.

Xia Zhi smiled again: "Then they shouldn't come." ”

"I guess it's what your second uncle said." Mrs. Xia said.

"The second uncle must have been taken care of. I'll see for a while, and Wu Chunlin will be able to get there. Layue said.

Sun Lan'er told Xia Zhi in a low voice, saying that Wu Chunlin's little brother and nephew are all studying in private schools, and they are studying well.

Xia Zhi asked a few words, and he had a bottom in his heart.

In front of Mr. Xia just now, Mr. Xia once mentioned Wu Chunlin, saying that the Wu family is a family of cultivation and reading, and the meaning of the words is more satisfied with the family business in July, and he also feels that the Wu family in July is a high climb.

After saying these words for a long time, the little milk baby sat in Xia Zhi's arms, and everyone teased him. But later, the little milk baby still couldn't sit still, and talked to Xia Zhi vaguely, meaning that he wanted to find his father and his brothers and sisters.

The little baby's sister came over first. The little girl and her cousins had just gone to the front yard to play with the grabs, and now they all came over.

The little milk baby still wants to find his father and his brother, and he also wants to go out to play.

Although the winter in Beizhen Mansion is cold, as long as it is sunny, you can not freeze when you wear warm clothes and stand in the sun.

The sun is big today.

Xia Solstice has been sitting in the house for a long time, and I also want to go for a walk. So she wrapped the little baby tightly, and then hugged the little baby out. It just so happened that Li Xia and everyone came back.

The little milk baby threw herself into Li Xia's arms.

Li Xia smiled and took his youngest son from Xia Zhi's arms. The little milk baby was stuck in Li Xia's arms, muttering that she didn't know what to say, Xia Zhi listened, as if she was complaining that his father didn't take him out to play. His elder brother Xiao Nanwa also added fuel to the fire, hiding at an angle that Li Xia and Xia Zhi couldn't see, and grimacing at the little milk baby, and the angry little milk baby screamed.

"Don't bully your brother." Xia Solstice said.

The little boy was immediately honest. He also came to Xia Zhi's side and shouted at Xia Zhi's legs. Xia Zhi feels sorry for her youngest son, but a pair of twin daughters are also her treasures. Although this eldest son is naughty, he is smart and sweet-mouthed, especially the favor of Li Shanchang and Mrs. Tian.

Xia Zhi has not returned to Daxingzhuang for many years, and now taking advantage of the good weather, he and Li Xia and their three children slowly look at the front and back yards.

The Xia family still has a lot of changes.

Life has passed, the population has increased a lot, Xia Zhi and Xiao Heiyuer have brought back the money, so that the old man of the Xia family can choose a good piece of land and build a big mansion, which is enough for several generations of the family to live together.

Doesn't Old Man Xia like his children and grandchildren to gather together in front of him.

However, contrary to Xia Zhizhi's expectations, Old Man Xia did not build any big mansion.

Old Man Xia wrote a letter to Xia Zhi very clearly. He was used to living in the current house, and although the old house was old, it was not dilapidated. After all, it was left by the ancestors. Old Man Xia not only plans to live in this house for the rest of his life, but he also plans to let his children and grandchildren live in this house for generations.

When the ancestors of the Xia family built these houses, they made plans for a hundred years.

The old house in the backyard of the Xia family is indeed sturdy, warm in winter and cool in summer.

Moreover, Old Man Xia has other concerns.

If you want to expand the big house, the current place will definitely not be enough. Old Man Xia would never give up his current location to find another feng shui treasure. If you want to expand in situ, you have to buy the houses of the neighbors on both sides.

But the neighbors' houses are also handed down from their ancestors. Even if they were willing to agree to sell the house because of the Xia family's money and power, Old Man Xia would not do such a thing.

Li Shanchang knew about this, and wrote a letter to Xia Zhi and Li Xia, praising Old Man Xia very much. Li Shanchang said that the old man Xia has a warm stomach and has the style of an ancient gentleman.

People like Old Man Xia are indeed rare, he sticks to certain rules, and would rather suffer losses for himself than let others suffer.

You can't expand a big house, but you can't always be crowded together when the population is large.

Old Man Xia spoke, so that Second Uncle Xia and Third Uncle Xia could choose a place to build a house by themselves.

Second Uncle Xia and Third Uncle Xia refused.

Uncle Xia San can't rest assured that Old Man Xia and Old Lady Xia can't do it. Although they are not living in a group now, they are basically taking care of the lives of Old Man Xia and Old Lady Xia.

Second Uncle Xia has a small abacus. He also knew that several other people didn't think much of him, and many people outside also knew about this situation. Leaving Old Man Xia, it was relieved to build another house to live in, but outsiders were afraid that it would not be so heavy when they looked at him.

Second Uncle Xia and Third Uncle Xia built three more wings each under the original east and west wings. At present, this is enough to live, and in the future, you can build another layer of yard in the back garden, and many people can probably live.

In this way, although the original vegetable garden is occupied, but now that the Xia family has a lot of land, it is enough to pick a piece of the vegetable garden that is close to it. Those people with small yards do this, and those who don't have so much land or are reluctant will also open up another piece of land to grow vegetables.

While walking slowly, Xia Zhi told a few children what the place was originally and what it was like there.

After looking at the backyard, they came to the front yard again.

Tian got up from the kang and spoke to Li Xia towards the summer solstice.

"Mother, what are you doing when you get up, just lie on the kang." Xia Solstice said.

"I lay down for a long time, and my body was wooden." Tian said.

Xia Zhi and Li Xia sat down in the house with a few children.

The front yard is still the same.

Xia Zhi also once sent money to Xia Qiao to rebuild the house. Many places in Xiaqiao have followed Mr. Xia, he misses the old, and at the same time, he is also very economical.

Their house is not as sturdy as the backyard house, but it is relatively new, and it is still very inhabitable, and it would be a waste to flip it.

Xia Qiao said that at least he could live in this house until he was old. and when it came to his son, it was up to him to his son's. If you have the ability, you will build the house by yourself, and if you don't have the ability, you will live in the house that you left behind.

Xia Qiao also returned the money given by Xia Zhi to Xia Zhi.

According to Xia Qiao, although Xia Zhi was rich, he accompanied Li Xia in the capital, and the family's expenses were also large. As a big brother, he can't help Xia Zhi, and he can't always rely on Xia Zhi and pull Xia Zhi's hind legs.

Moreover, the summer solstice has given them enough.

When the summer solstice got married, the property in his hands was sorted out. Most of the time she still holds it in her own hands, but she is still very generous to her two brothers.

Xia Zhi didn't give the two brothers a house or a property, she divided a few shares of her chain shop to Xia Qiao and Xiao Shu'er.

Xia Qiao and Xiao Shu'er, the two brothers and their children and grandchildren, can live a very prosperous life by relying on these shares given by Xia Zhi.

Xia Qiao can no longer ask for money for the summer solstice.

Although Xia Qiao did not rebuild the original house, he built three new wings under the main house, which are usually used as a study. The children of the younger generation of the Xia family are all studying here with Xia Qiao. However, Xia Solstice came back in the past few days, and Xia Qiao and Sun Lan'er moved to the wing room and gave the Westinghouse to Xia Zhi's family to live.

This front yard is not like the backyard of the Xia family, there is a large open space in front of it, if necessary, as long as it is repaired, you can build a house, and it is not a problem to build another courtyard.

Xia Qiao already planned that his group would live here for generations to come.

Tian also saw a few grandchildren for the first time, and although he was not in good spirits, he also cheered up. She didn't really know what to say to her grandchildren, but her eyes always fell on her three children.

In the years since Xia Zhi left Beizhen Mansion, her relationship with the rest of the Xia family has not weakened, but it seems that she has become more estranged from the Tian family. The mother and daughter used to look at each other unpleasantly when they met, and they could quarrel after saying a few words. But now they don't have the mood to quarrel.

It is rare for the two to face each other calmly. They could both feel the softening of each other's attitudes.

Xia Xiucai came over with Xiao Shu'er's son, and he saw the emotions between Tian and Xia Zhi, so he sighed softly. Xia Xiucai told Xia Zhi: "Your mother's body is not as good as day by day." Over the years, your mother has suffered a lot. ”

Not to mention this era when medical conditions are not very developed, even in the era of extremely prosperous medicine, there are many diseases that cannot be cured.

Over the years, the Xia family has spent a lot of money on the Tian family, but they still can't let the Tian family not be offended.

Although Tian was sick before, his heart was still sufficient. I don't know when it started, Tian's body and spirit collapsed. Xia Zhi thought about the past and felt that it should be after Old Man Tian's death.

Old Man Tian's death was handled very neatly on the surface, but secretly it had some far-reaching effects.

"Mother, Li Xia and I have been looking for a good man for the past few years, to see if anyone can cure your disease. When we find it, we invite it to our house. Xia Zhi said to Tian.

Tian's eyebrows moved involuntarily.

"I'm not going to get better. And don't bother with Baal's money. Now that I am like this, I am content. …… I can't cure this disease with medicine. ”

Tian felt that he was not really sick, but some kind of ghostly haunting. She prayed to the gods and worshiped the Buddha for this reason, because she had not been well, and slowly she began to be afraid, began to examine herself, and then felt that her illness might be the retribution of the ghosts and gods.

Not to mention the Zhuang family, the women who don't know a few big characters, even those eunuchs in Beijing, and the great Confucian talents among Li Xia's colleagues also believe in these.

To put it in the case of the summer solstice, this is superstition.

In this era, who is not superstitious. Even Xia Zhi didn't dare to say that he was absolutely materialistic, because there are really many things in this world that cannot be explained with materialism. The ghosts have sent a lot of things to the gods, and I have seen a lot of them on the summer solstice.

Because of this thought, Tian was really honest. Although his nature is difficult to change, everyone thinks that Tian has gotten along a lot over the years.

“…… The first child is two, and your sin must not be less......" Tian said to Xia Zhi in a low voice.

"Thankfully, I didn't feel guilty." Xia Solstice said. In fact, the twins tortured her a lot when she was in her womb and when she was born, but fortunately, she usually walked around frequently, and the work in the village when she was a child gave her a relatively strong body, so in retrospect, she was actually stronger than others.

Of course, it was also because of the love for the two children, even if it was a little bitter at the beginning, it was sweet in recall.

"I didn't suffer much when I was pregnant with your eldest sister...... Tian actually talked about her first pregnancy and childbirth.

Summer Solstice can only listen quietly.

If Tian can still scold people and make trouble with all his anger, she is afraid that she will not have the patience. But seeing Tian's aging and thin appearance, Xia Zhi only sighed and softened. What's more, the Tian family finally has a human touch.

"When I sold your eldest sister, I didn't feel good in my heart......" Tian actually said the most taboo topic for many years, and he burst into tears as he spoke. But I can't help it. I've been ...... since I was a kid That's how your grandmother's family came over. I'm actually afraid of your grandma and your grandfather. When I was a child, I was beaten a lot. ”

So later, when she had a child herself, she beat and scolded at every turn, and sold it when she raised her feet.

Of course, Xia Solstice didn't say this. Tian's problem has never been just Tian's personal problem, it is closely related to the environment in which she grew up.

"Your grandfather and your grandmother are good people. But back then, I just felt that they looked down on me and your grandmother's family. Tian said again.

To sum up, Tian felt that the most unfortunate thing was the sale of the crescent moon.

“…… But your sister also got along later, your brother and Xiaoshu'er also went to school, and you also got out of school. Your grandfather and your grandmother are blessed and long-lived, hey, my sin ......"

Her sins have not yet been paid, so her rare illness has not yet healed.

Xia Zhi thought that everyone's life was good, but that was not the result of Tian's repentance. On the way of their siblings' upbringing, Tian did not do anything positive.

The Tian clan no longer does evil, that is the result of being suppressed.

Of course, the Tian family has now repented, and finally did not continue to poison the descendants.

"You hide everything from me, when I don't know anything, I know everything. God-given ......"

Xia Zhi interrupted Tian's words with a dry cough: "Mother, let's talk about our own family." ”

Tian glanced at Xia Zhi deeply: "I know it, your grandfather ......"

"It's in the past." The summer solstice is faint.

"I know. You've heard me say all these years. Tian said.

The summer solstice is silent.

"I've seen your sister's kid twice. Looks a lot like your sister when she was a child. Speaking of Yue'er's son, Tian's expression brought some joy.

"That kid is still more like his father." Xia Xiucai said next to him.

After all, the crescent moon is the most generous woman. Over the years, she and Tian have walked around like an ordinary mother and daughter, not only do not miss the old evils, but also be very filial to Tian.

"Your sister is different from you. Your sister doesn't hate me at all, and treats me well. In the past few years, I have been happier in my heart, just because of your sister. Tian suddenly said again.

Xia Zhi didn't mind at all: "My sister is already good." I'm not as good as my sister, I hold grudges, I have a bad heart. ”

Tian looked at Xia Zhi fixedly for a while: "You are different from your sister. You remember both good and bad, you don't look like her at all. You are not evil, you have a good heart as your sister. ”

It is not strange for others to say this to Xia Zhi, but Tian actually said such a thing, Xia Zhi couldn't help but be very surprised.

"Mother, aren't you confused?" Xia Solstice said.

"You kid, your mother says two words of truth, look at you." Xia Xiucai smiled and complained about the summer solstice.

"I'm not confused. You are different from your sister, your sister is dough, you are ...... Ghost town. ”

Xia Solstice couldn't help but laugh.

"Mother, you've heard a lot of stories about ghosts and gods."

"It's good to hear more." Tian said.

Xia Zhi accompanied Tian for a conversation and still came out. She could feel that Tian wanted something out of her. It's not gold and silver, it's not dependence, Tian wants to get her heartfelt understanding from the heart out.

Sun Lan'er and Xia Qiao also came out to accompany Xia Solstice for a while.

"My mother has been very different over the years. She knew she had done wrong in the past. That's not ...... She can't be blamed entirely. Mother, her family is like that, she takes it for granted. She now regrets it every day. ”

If Tian is not sick, it is not that the disease cannot be cured and she suffers in vain, but I am afraid that she will not be able to repent. Xia Zhi thought to himself.

"Sixteen, you have time to spend more time with our mother in the past two days and talk to her. Our mother always says that you spend money on her and treat her well, but you still hate her in your heart. ”

"I don't hold a grudge against her." Xia Solstice said.

It's the truth. She doesn't hold a grudge against Tian, and she can't talk about forgiveness.

While he was talking, someone said that Xiaoshu'er had returned.

Xiao Shu'er is also a tall young man now. He stood with Xia Qiao, slightly taller than Xia Qiao, but narrower than Xia Qiao, not as wide shoulders and thick back as Xia Qiao.

"Sister." The little tree shouted the summer solstice affectionately.

"Done?" Summer Solstice asked. Just now she sent Xiao Shu'er to the town to run errands.

"It's all done." Little Tree replied.

Xia Zhi didn't ask any more, she trusted Xiao Shu'er very much, not only trusted Xiao Shu'er's loyalty, but also had confidence in Xiao Shu'er's ability.

The brothers and nephews of the Xia family, Xiao Shu'er is the most untalented and the most thoughtless in reading. But over the years, he is the only one who has always followed the summer solstice.

Back then, because Xia Zhi and Xiao Heiyuer were good, Mrs. Xia often teased her, saying that when Xia Zhi got married, she had to pack Xiao Heiyuer as a dowry and bring it over. It turns out that this sentence is more suitable for Xiaoshu'er.

Xiao Shuer took the test in Beizhen Mansion, and then failed the township test. Xiao Shu'er was very distressed, and later Xia Solstice had to accept this fact.

Fortunately, Xiao Shu'er is shrewd, and he is even more knowledgeable in human affairs, he followed Tian Kuo to help take care of the summer solstice industry, and he was like a fish in water as soon as he got started, and he took it as a pleasure, not at all as hard as he felt reading.

The so-called natural talent must be useful.

Xia Zhi recognized Xiao Shu'er's expertise and preferences, so he confidently handed over more affairs to Xiao Shu'er to take care of. Xiao Shu'er not only helps with the industry outside the summer solstice, he also helps with the housework on the summer solstice.

Xia Zhi and Li Xia live in the capital, Xiao Shu'er lives with them, and the general affairs are very careful and thoughtful, and sometimes accompany Li Xia to socialize outside, which can share a lot of burden for Li Xia and Xia Zhi.

Two brothers-in-law, Li Xia was originally the closest to Xia Qiao. Over the years, Li Xia has long regarded Xiao Shu'er as a brother, and has an extra layer of fatherly love than his own brother. Xiao Shu'er also respects Li Xia, like a father and a brother.

Without Xia Zhi to speak, Li Xia will not treat his brother-in-law badly. He not only gave Xiao Shu'er an official position, but also married Xiao Shu'er.