Chapter 9: Awakening
The fifth sister-in-law squatted down to take a closer look, Jiu'er twisted her waist and twisted her body, stroked her legs with two small hands, and looked at her with her mouth open.
Mrs. Xiao Xia brushed away her hand covering her knees, and then she saw that the little girl sewed strips of cloth to the placket and sewed the placket to her knees. The weather was also cold, and there were thicker pants inside, but they didn't get pierced into the flesh. The placket is connected to the knees, how can you still stand up?
The fifth sister-in-law was only fifteen or sixteen years old, and when she saw Xiao Jiu's pitiful appearance of bending over and hunching her back, she couldn't help laughing out loud. suddenly thought that her mother-in-law was still on the side, and she was so frightened that she hurriedly silenced her. So, I also learned that Jiu'er hung her head and stood aside with a smile.
Xiao Xia couldn't help but laugh when she looked at the big and small people. asked the fifth sister-in-law to take scissors to dismantle the thread.
Jiu'er worked hard to sew such a small piece of cloth, how could she be willing to do it, covered her knees and said, "It's good, it's good." No need to cut it off. ”
While talking, he proved with his actions: the cat bent his waist, his face was tilted, and he walked fast with his arms flickering.
The fifth sister-in-law couldn't hold it back, and threw herself into the arms of Xiao Xia's mother-in-law and said breathlessly: "Mother!
Jiu'er stopped, pouted and looked at her mother and sister-in-law, and added very sincerely: "Really." ”
For a time, the mother and daughter were at a stalemate. The fifth sister-in-law took out two sets of clothes from the suitcase: "I originally wanted to give it to the ninth sister for the New Year." Who knows, she can't wait. Let's wear this homely piece first. ”
Jiu'er saw the red dress prepared for the New Year at a glance, and her eyes burned and she couldn't move it anymore. Stretched out his little hand and rubbed it gently, envious. He also learned the tone of an adult and praised his mother: "Your daughter-in-law here is really skillful." After thinking about it, he added: "He looks handsome." ”
It made the fifth sister-in-law laugh again.
Jiu'er took the opportunity to say: "Sister-in-law, why don't I try it first, you can see where it doesn't fit and then change it." This is clearly what her mother said to her father, but she just changed her name and used it here.
The fifth sister-in-law looked at Xiao Xia's mother-in-law and said, "I used to compare my hands, but I should try it." ”
Xiao Xia's mother-in-law couldn't, so she could only let the two sisters-in-law play it. Sure enough, as soon as the clothes were put on, Jiu'er was reluctant to take them off, and pestered the fifth sister-in-law: "Good sister-in-law, let me wear it for a while." ”
At this time, the fifth sister-in-law also knew that she was wearing the way of a little girl, so she lit her clothes and said, "Oh, it's not suitable here, and it's a little long there." All have to be changed. "Well, I said that I took it off.
Jiu'er changed the homely one, and looked at the red jacket reluctantly.
Xiao Xia took the old clothes and said, "This rotten strip of cloth still has to be removed." ”
Jiu'er really forgot about her new clothes, and dealt with her mother wholeheartedly, clamoring to keep her first piece of needlework.
The three of them were laughing, and the fifth brother came back.
The fifth sister-in-law went over to help the fifth brother wash up, and the husband and wife cleaned up before coming over to talk.
Seeing that the husband and wife were beaming, Mrs. Xiao Xia smiled and asked, "But what's the good thing?" ”
The fifth brother gave his daughter-in-law a look, but the fifth sister-in-law pretended not to see it reservedly. The fifth brother had no choice but to glance at Jiu'er and said, "I sent a letter, saying that I would come back before the year." ”
Mrs. Xiao Xia nodded knowingly, "It's a happy event." ”
Unexpectedly, the fifth sister-in-law was embarrassed and pushed the fifth brother in the back.
The fifth brother said to the fifth sister-in-law, "Say it." ”。
Xiao Xia looked at the little couple with a smile and didn't rush them.
In the end, the fifth sister-in-law was thin-skinned and didn't want to tear up in front of Xiao Xia's mother-in-law, so she hung her head and said happily: "It's Wulang, the county lord appreciates it very much, and now he has handed over the issuance and transfer of licenses for ordinary small businesses in the county to him." ”
Mrs. Xiao Xia was also very happy when she heard it, although there was no change in her position, she was still a clerk. But now that he has real power, he has real power. He also advised: "This is even more cautious, don't let people with intentions grasp the handle." ”
I don't want to, the fifth brother's face turned red, and he was even more nervous.
Xiao Xia Pozi was surprised: "What else can't be done." ”
The fifth sister-in-law was behind the fifth brother and quietly twisted it. Jiu'er saw it behind and smiled sheepishly.
The fifth brother was embarrassed, and said slowly: "My daughter-in-law seems to have it, and I want to take her to test her pulse when I am free." ”
Mrs. Xiao Xia realized this, looked at her daughter-in-law who was blushing and hanging her head silently, laughed loudly, and urged: "Then don't hurry up." ”
When the two went out, they could still hear the fifth sister-in-law complaining: "Usually clever or something." I don't know what to do if I don't look at you with an excuse. ”
The fifth brother's grinning laughter floated again: "You're not the same." Usually pretend to be very generous, and when I get to my mother, it's like a cooked shrimp. ”
Although I can't hear it later, I think about it, the fifth brother has to be screwed twice.
Jiu'er was still stroking her chin at this time, trying to connect the fifth sister-in-law with a red face and hanging her head with a boiled red and bent prawn. The more I think about it, the more interesting I feel, and it's not good to be happy if I want to laugh for a while.
Mrs. Xiao Xia ignored her, and turned around to look for the clothes that were damaged by Jiu'er, but she couldn't find them.
A few days after Jiu'er returned to the countryside, the eldest son's second son got married.
So, Mrs. Xiaoxia took Jiu'er and sister-in-law to congratulate her.
When it was time to sit at the table, Mrs. Xiao Xia was led to sit with the eldest daughter-in-law. Jiu'er sat with her sister-in-law and young daughters-in-law. After a while, several playful young daughters-in-law began to laugh.
Jiu'er didn't listen to it, and after eating for a while, she followed Sanya to play under the wine table.
Listening to the sound of the plates pushing and touching overhead, I thought I wanted to make a place for the newly brought dishes. At this time, the girl who came to serve the food shouted: "Four happy balls." ”
Jiu'er said to Sanya: "This is delicious, let's go out and eat some." ”
When they climbed out to see, the Sixi meatballs had already been sandwiched to the point that only soup and a few small meat foams remained.
Jiu'er looked at her sister-in-law wistfully. The eldest sister-in-law only caught a piece of the head, and she didn't smell it yet. said to Jiu'er: "If you like it, let them serve it again." I just saw it, and they did a lot of it. ”
It just so happened that the girl who served the food brought a large plate of chicken. Jiu'er said loudly to the girl: "I haven't eaten the four happy balls." Let's have another one. ”
The girl who served the food was originally a relative of the Lizheng family, and after a busy day, she was already tired and had a sore back, and no matter who was the little gluttonous cat who didn't open her eyes, she just said impatiently: "What four happy balls, I think you look like a ball." ”
For a while, he actually said what Jiu'er said.
Back at home, Mrs. Xia listened to it and reprimanded Sister-in-law Xia without mentioning it.
Two days later, I heard that Li Zheng scolded the girl who served the food, and I heard that the rest of the four happy balls were poured out, and no one ate them.
When Mrs. Xiao Xia heard this, she revealed this matter to Jiu'er.
Jiu'er listened, and pondered indifferently for a while.
Xiao Xia looked at it coldly, and it seemed that she still had no heart to play around with her brothers, but she was acting more and more decently. If others are doing things, they always smile and respond, but turn their heads and play something else. Xiao Xia's mother-in-law was relieved to see that her daughter was still on the road.
When the year was approaching, the second brother finally came back.
said to Jiu'er with a shy face: "Jiu'er, do you miss the second brother?" ”
Jiu'er just looked at him, not smiling or talking.
The second brother flattered and said: "Jiu'er has grown taller and more beautiful." ”
He also took out a lot of beautiful head ropes and head flowers.
Jiu'er fiddled for a while before asking, "Who are you?" ”
The second brother was embarrassed: "I'm your second brother." ”
Jiu'er sighed and stopped talking.
The second brother carried her to the backyard.
There is a very simple stable in the backyard, which is usually idle, and is only used when the second brother comes back. Next to the second brother's tall red-brown horse stood a very short foal. "It's a pony, it's not big. Do you want to ride it? ”
Jiu'er looked at it for a while, and then nodded.
The second brother was overjoyed, but said, "You are still young, I will take you first." ”
Jiu'er looked at the burly second brother, and then at the foal, distressed. "Otherwise, I'll ride yours." ”
Xiao Xia's mother-in-law saw that her son finally made Jiu'er happy, and remembered what Jiu'er said when the second brother just left. As soon as my heart softened, I agreed. As a result, as soon as the words came out, I regretted not doing it. It's just that it's not good to go back on your word and stop it again, so I'll tell you over and over again.
"Be sure to take her with you. ”
"Jiu'er must listen to the second brother. ”
Although the second brother has repeatedly assured, Xiao Xia's mother-in-law still has no way to rest assured.
Xia Xiucai said, "Go get a rope and tie Jiu'er to Yanwen." ”
The second brother had no choice but to tie Jiu'er in front of him.
Xia Xiucai was still telling the second brother in the back: "When you fall, remember to lie back, don't press Jiu'er." ”
Seventh brother, starling stood aside and watched, envious.
Only the sixth brother is very "reserved": "The second brother is really eccentric, and every time he comes back, he just gives the ninth sister good things." What does she want a horse to do. ”
The second brother sat on a high horse, and the younger brothers and nephews did their best to look up. "Jiu'er, let Bolt ride that little pony to follow. ”
Bolt'er's eyes lit up immediately when she heard this, and she looked at Aunt Nine expectantly. Jiu'er sat on horseback, looking at her brothers, who were originally tall and powerful, a little scared and a little excited. The horse under the ass was not at ease, and kept stepping around, and Jiu'er swayed gently with it. I was a little scared in my heart, and I was afraid that others would see it, so I tugged at my second brother's sleeve and tried my best not to scream. At this time, when she heard the second brother ask her, she nodded very ladylike on horseback.
Bolt immediately galloped into the stable, pulled the pony, and followed with joy.
The sixth brother was so angry that he almost fainted.
The second brother believed in the reins of the horse, and from time to time instructed Jiu'er how to make his waist and abdomen rise and fall with the rhythm of the horse, and asked Jiu'er to try to manipulate the reins. Jiu'er shook the reins, the horse was really well trained, and he didn't need to work hard, he listened to Jiu'er's command very much.
After a round and a round of return, I changed to the seventh brother to ride the little pony. The sixth brother looked at these betrayed brothers and nephews angrily, and kept chanting: "You must tell your father, this is a plaything." ”
When it came time to turn back, the second brother asked the sixth brother if he wanted to "lose his mind for a while". The sixth brother was overjoyed, and immediately climbed on the horse's back without discipline and followed the second brother.
When Jiu'er saw it, she shamed him with her fingers. turned around and looked at the second brother, thoughtful. The second brother only cared about playing with the sixth brother and didn't notice it.
The sixth brother's riding skills were slightly better, and the second brother ran on the horse. Frightened, Jiu'er hugged the second brother's arm tightly, and looked at the scenery on both sides with wide eyes and horror.
Sometimes when he encounters a stone, the second brother bows down and says to Jiu'er: "Sit tight." With a flick of the reins, the horse leaped up from his crotch. Jiu'er hurriedly closed her eyes and shrunk into the arms of her second brother.
When it was time for dinner, there was still a bit of a frightened look. Xiao Xia was a little unhappy.
Unexpectedly, early the next morning, Jiu'er pestered the second brother to ride a horse. Don't tie the rope anymore, and keep urging the second brother, a little faster, a little higher.
It's just a pity that the sixth brother who followed behind was turned upside down.