Chapter Forty-Seven: Settling In
After eating. And they did not care to rest. Hurry up and pack your tools. Rush up the mountain. The mountain where the cave is located is called Tianhe. It is the highest mountain in Pingyao Village.
Time is running out. It's like a bed. Furniture or something. It's too late to buy it for the time being. I took a few quilts from Xu's and Mu Zhen's house and set off.
It's not early. Mu Zhen put the little bun at Hongmei's house. also followed He Laosan and them to the cave together.
Cho Ming-che was seriously injured. He couldn't walk an inch on the rugged mountain road. Fortunately, Dr. Xu's house has that kind of bracket bed. He Laosan and Ah Niu carried him together. Qi's body is a little rudgy. Zhao Baozhu wants to help her.
It's so late. Dr. Xu wants to help. Mu Zhen is naturally not allowed. In the end, there were not enough people. He Laosan went to call Shui Ling's father-in-law Sun Gui and Jinshan again. That's how you put it in.
Sun Gui during this time. I often hear my daughter-in-law and my father mention Muzhen. It is said that she is very different from before. That day when he burned the kiln. Mu Zhen went to see it. That's just feeling. Compared to before. People are a lot more cheerful. It's more comfortable to look at. Let's take a look at her three relatives who came to the door. Sun Gui still deeply admires Zhenniang's mind.
"The third. Your daughter-in-law is good. It is said that the hour is a brother. Grow up in the villages. You see how righteous your daughter-in-law is. Relatives are in trouble, and they have come from afar. People think thoughtfully everywhere. Xiaoyi took care of it. It's a good person."
He Laosan has heard too much today. Praise your daughter-in-law's words. I just smiled and didn't make a sound. But Zhao Mingzhe, who was lying on the stretcher, spoke." Oh, yes. There are countless people in the vast world. Which man is the husband? Zhen Niang is not a man, though. But it's no worse than a man. A kindness to my family. I don't know when I'll be able to repay it."
These ancients just liked to be polite. In fact, in Mu Zhen's own eyes. She didn't do much of a favor either. While panting. Bian said: "Doesn't this also depend on everyone's help. Thousands of acres of fertile land. A liter of solar eclipse. Just three more mouths. Rely on the mountain to eat the mountain. Everyone, be diligent. It's not a bad year. I can't go hungry."
The crowd talked as they walked. Although from the foot of the mountain looking at the road far away. But if there are many people, you don't feel tired. The slope is not steep either. Twenty minutes or so will be there.
The location of the cave is relatively good. In front of it is the land planted by others. Very spacious. Surrounded by dense trees. A slice of green. It looks very eye-catching.
The door of the cave can accommodate two people walking side by side. There's a lot of space inside. It's almost 100 square meters. Lots of space. It's not shady yet. Temporarily living here. It's still very suitable.
The entire interior of the cave. It was separated by rocks into three rooms of various sizes. Minimal near the door. Follow the hole and go inside. The largest in the middle. The inner ones are smaller.
Oddly enough. The passage of this hole is also very regular. It's like one of those dorm houses. One door and one room. The rooms are still partitioned from each other.
"This hole is growing like this on its own. Someone has repaired it." This was originally from the village chief's house. So the son of the head of the village of Wen. He should know.
"This hole is supposed to be there. But it's not that big. In previous years, the days were not peaceful. It's either a war or a conscription. There was only one male left in my ancestors. Hide here with your wife and daughter. The door was also relatively small at the time. The land in front of it hasn't been opened yet. It's a hidden place. No one found out. Later, the two of them added a son. The hole is somewhat small. Can't live anymore. He knocks a little bit a day. A few years have passed. When they come out. This hole is what it is now." Sun Gui saw that Mu Zhen was interested. Just introduce it in detail.
And she said. Some parts of this hole look man-made. Ten rules.
But. No matter how it came about. At least for now, it's convenient for yourself. Geumsan and Sun Gui helped deliver the things. He Laosan let them go back. Pick up the rest. It's up to Mu Zhen and him to help here.
The hole is relatively large though. But there is no bed. It's too late at this time. So he came in from outside with a bundle of buds. Spread the quilt on top of it. First will be the night.
All the labor at this time. Except that cows are people. And the oxen can only plow the land. So crops like this are far away from the house. People usually just take back the grain. I want to bud a pole like this. And he cut it down and piled it up on the edge of the ground.
The cave is not far away. It's just a ravine. Where there is a ditch, there is a stream. He Laosan thought of the draft at that time. So when Gu resisted a hoe from the house, he came up. Dig a ditch in the stream. Lead to the side of the cave.
But ditching is also a technical job. If you don't handle it carefully. The water is full of mud. I can't drink it.
It's not just about digging a ditch. Also dig a cistern. After getting these done. And then hold something like a mallet. Pound the mud along the way. So when the water flows. so as not to bring a lot of muddy water.
When He Laosan was busy. Mu Zhen is not idle. After all, this cave has not been inhabited for a long time. There are a lot of weeds inside. Qi's body is not good in the first place. Mu Zhen and Zhao Baozhu came to pull this weed.
After all, it's April weather. The rain is also relatively sufficient. There is still some wetness in the hole. I'm done with what I'm doing. Mu Zhen and Zhao Baozhu went to the forest to pick up a lot of dry firewood. A fire was made in the cave. Bake the moisture. It's also more comfortable to live in.
After He Laosan made the water. Back to the stove. His house has not yet been built. I'm definitely going to stay here for a while. Then these are essential.
Choose a bright place at the door. Picked up some smooth stones from the outside. And some of the mud he could have left behind. Build a single stove half a person high.
I was in a hurry when I came back from town. There's simply no time to prepare too much. This pot was given by the village chief.
Mu Zhen is almost busy with everything she should be busy. Watching He Laosan do everything very seriously. She found it particularly charming. I also feel very lucky.
She knows. What she did today. In the eyes of many people. It's all a little weird. I think she's a loser. But as long as she wants to do. This man supported himself without hesitation.
Although he didn't have the tools. It's a stove with stone paste. But it's also neat. It's very tightly connected.
Build the stove well. It's basically finished. It's just that today is the first day of masonry. The mud and stone are not yet fully bonded. Now if you burn a fire. Boiled the water in the mud dry. It will lead the dirt to burst.
That's all I have done. It's already dark. Yiqing is still in someone else's house. Mu Zhen is not at ease." It's already dark. It's almost busy. You're tired of the day. Also go to bed early. We'll bring you the rest tomorrow morning."
It's still a mess here. Besides, Yiqing is still down there. Those two must not be at ease. The Qi clan didn't keep it." Go back and burn a torch. It's also a little too detailed. I'll give you one. I'm sorry to trouble you today. Extra thanks. I won't say much about the old woman. I'm all in mind anyway. It's a long time coming."
Seeing that the Qi clan asked Zhao Baozhu to help her up. Mu Zhen hurriedly stopped: "Aunt Qi. What are you doing? I wasn't in good health. Hurry up and lie down. It's pitch black. What do we want you to do? It's been a tiring day. Hurry up and go to sleep."
Talking. He Laosan took him and walked away with torches.
Zhao Mingzhe looked in the direction where the two disappeared. After a long time, he sighed and turned his head to look at the cave. Said: "Mother. We're kind of settled here. If it weren't for the two of them today. I'm afraid we won't be able to survive."
Listen to his son's sigh of surprise. The tip of Qi's heart also trembled. "Yes. Heaven doesn't take us two. I'm just waiting to take in those who have bad hearts. The two of them now look down. But you show me. When they parted. That's when they're thriving."
Zhao Mingzhe continued: "Yes. Today they saved the lives of our mothers and sons. In this life. I'm even a cow and a horse. and repay them."
"My son just wants to know how to repay the favor. Don't say it's you. Even if it's for the mother. I want to thank them too. I think those two are righteous too. Our mother and son have no face in this life to face the ancestors of the Zhao family. When the time comes, ask for their grace. Let your later life be a return to your family."
Talking. looked at Zhao Baozhu again. Said: "Orb. My mother and I are still slaves. You also suffer by following us. I see through it too. The more wealthy it is. The more it is not peaceful. It's not as quiet as this countryside. Or I'll go and ask Mu Zhen tomorrow. See where the right people are in the neighborhood. You're almost twenty too. It can't be delayed any longer."
Zhao Baozhu was raised by the Qi family since childhood. If it hadn't happened. As long as this girl is still the same as she is now. That is, let her be the daughter-in-law of the Zhao family. Young grandma. Qi Shi thinks it's okay.
It's just that now I am a slave. If you want her to marry your own son. Didn't you wronged someone?
Listen to what Qi said. Zhao Baozhu hurriedly said: "Qi Niang. Don't say that. It doesn't matter who you are. It's all Qi Niang of the Orb."
Orb's words are so obvious. How could Qi not understand. His son Qi is not small. It's just that I've been delayed because of family feuds. I couldn't help but shout with hope: "Mingzhe."
Zhao Mingzhe heard the words of Qi and Zhao Baoxia clearly. Moments later. Said: "The family revenge has not been avenged. The child has no intention of talking about marriage."
Before Qi could speak. Baozhu said: "Qi Niang. I'm not in a hurry to get married. Don't rush."
The minds of two children. Qi knows it. This is not the right time to talk about marriage. Qi had no choice but to give up.
The light of the fire faded. Zhao Baozhu quietly looked at the weak figure opposite. I can't help but feel pain in my heart. Why didn't she understand Zhao Mingzhe's thoughts.
His father-killer was his own father. Even if that father didn't care about her. Without the slightest emotion. He also killed his own mother. He also knows. in her heart. That blood affection can't be parted.
So. For revenge. He would rather ignore the feelings between the two. Also at all costs.