Chen Xuejiao listened quietly, the four acres of land next to the Xiaohuai River should be the most fertile of the fifteen acres, so she was a little grateful to Old Man Chen in her heart.

"If you have land, you must have a guy who works, and the grappling hooks, carts, and iron lifts that work at home are not divided, so they will be converted into two taels of silver to buy new ones for them." Old Man Chen continued, "There is a cow at home, shared. As for the house, the north wing where they live belongs to them, and the vegetable plot in the yard is close to the north wing for them, because the autumn vegetables are planted, and the vegetables in the vegetable field are eaten together this year. If the family is separated, don't sort out these little things so clearly. ”

The crowd nodded.

“…… My eldest son sat in the museum every year, and he took fifteen to twenty taels of silver a year for his family. Old Man Chen looked at Master Qin, Master Qin nodded, and Old Man Chen continued, "All this silver has been handed over to the public, Qi An's study, Qi Lin's study is an expense, human etiquette is an expense, and the family's clothes and oil and salt are occasionally sick or something throughout the year are also expenses, and the family has no savings now, so there is no money in the money." Old Man Chen took a puff of his cigarette.

Chen Xuejiao eavesdropped through the door curtain, and couldn't help but be a little disappointed, she didn't believe that the silver that Chen Xiucai had brought home all these years was gone. After thinking about it, anyway, the family is separated, the silver is dead, the people are alive, as long as you are willing to work, there is hope. Mrs. Chen was in Zhao's house, and she was also eavesdropping through the curtain. Hearing that there was no silver in her heart, she breathed a sigh of relief, she really didn't have any extra silver in her hand, and most of the silver that Chen Xiucai took home before was subsidized by her for Chen Zichang and Wen Yan in addition to daily expenses for Qi Lin to study.

"The pigs and chickens at home, ten chickens have been divided into five to the old family, and the remaining five are given to the boss two, and a pig is fattened until the New Year is killed and distributed to the boss, how much should be given." Old Man Chen continued.

Mrs. Chen shivered in distress through the door curtain, the chicken was going to lay eggs. Pigs also have to be sold for money, and they will be killed when they are killed.

Zhao came over, and Mrs. Chen bit her ear with her: "Those who have suffered a thousand cuts, your father hurts them in the end, but I don't have a good son, you can give me anger." ”

Zhao laughed wryly. She didn't dare to open her mouth now to instigate Mrs. Chen to do stupid things, the words that Xue Jiao warned her last time were still vivid, not to mention that the people of the Li family, especially the two sisters-in-law, were not stubble, if she came out, she would not be able to skin her alive.

After Old Man Chen finished speaking, he glanced at everyone, and his eyes fell on Chen Zichang, Chen Zifu, and Chen Zigui: "Everyone has no opinion." ”

The people of the Li family are here, even if they have opinions, they don't dare to mention them.

Chen Zifu stood up and said, "No opinion, these should be the eldest brother." ”

When Mrs. Chen heard this, she planned to find Chen Zifu to knock and knock.

As early as the day of the separation. Cai warned Chen Zifu that no one should help him in dividing the family, and it would not be good to offend both sides.

He went to the big house and said a fair word.

"The boss is lying down, do you have any opinions, Qi An?" Old Man Chen asked Chen Qi'an for his opinion.

"Master, I have no opinion. As for the chickens, the previous five were enough. Chen Qi'an stood up, his eyes as bright as stars, "As for the pig." It doesn't matter if you don't kill it during the New Year, you have to plan for yourself. Selling it can also subsidize the household. ”

Old Man Chen looked at his grandson and was full of relief.

Old Man Li also laughed, and his grandson really fought for him.

"That's okay, that's it." As soon as Master Qin's majestic voice came out, the room was quiet for a moment.

"I have one more thing to say." Old Man Chen stood up, his gaze sweeping over his sons. "Your eldest brother is also your eldest brother when he is separated, you can't write a single word, you have to remember that we will always be a family, you must have love and respect for your brother. Respect dà sister-in-law. Did you hear that? If your eldest brother can't work in the museum in the future, you must help your eldest brother support the family. ”

Several sons saw that Old Man Chen was so strict, and they all nodded yes.

So the matter of separating the family was decided, Chen Qi'an prepared pen and ink, and Master Qin personally wrote the separation paperwork. After writing it, Chen Qi'an read it again, and personally held it for everyone present to read, and everyone had no objections, so he pressed his fingerprint on the document of separation. Master Qin took his name post, and the shopkeeper Han went to the county office to report.

Chen Xuejiao breathed a sigh of relief, and the family was finally divided.

Chen Xuejiao was satisfied with the result of the separation, at least Mrs. Chen, who was worried before, did not make trouble. Murazheng, Master Qin and others are about to go back, and Old Man Chen personally delivers them to the door. Chen Xuejiao walked into the upper room to tell the Li family and Mrs. Li the result of the separation, the corners of Li's eyebrows and eyes relaxed, and she recited the Buddha, and was satisfied with the result of the separation. Master Qin went out of the courtyard door and folded back, and entered the north wing to see Chen Xiucai. Chen Xiucai fell asleep, and Master Qin told Li that the position of the private school was reserved for him at any time, and it was important to take care of his body, so don't worry about the money. Li and several children thanked him, and Mrs. Li and her daughter-in-law also thanked him in person. After Master Qin left, a few of the ladies came to the inner room to talk. When the family is separated, life will be comfortable! In the future, you will have to live by yourself, and the people in our township will dig food in the soil, as long as you are diligent, you will not starve to death. Mrs. Li took Li's hand and instructed carefully, "I see that my uncle is weak, you have to cook more delicious food for her, and it will always be good if you take care of it." Don't be reluctant to eat, if you don't have enough food, you can send a letter and ask your brother to send it to you. Li nodded, and Mrs. Li took out five taels of silver from her arms and stuffed it into Li's hand: "You can take this silver and get some delicious food for your uncle and a few children." Li kept refusing, and he was still in front of his sister-in-law. Qiao Shi smiled heartily, looked at Wen Shi and said: "You see that our sister is taking her sister-in-law as an outsider, sister, you take it, this money is your own money, and we have discussed it at home before giving it to you." Wen said gently: "Sister-in-law is used to laughing, sister, you quickly put it away." It is common for my mother's family to give money to their daughters who marry out, so take me and my sister-in-law as examples, every time I go back to my parents' house, I bring a lot of things to the house. ”?“ I...... Mother, sister-in-law, can't this money be collected......?" What's the matter, girl, if you don't accept it, it's too little. "Qiao's pretended to be in the face.? Li had to accept it with tears in his eyes. Chen Xuejiao's children hurriedly thanked their grandmother. Five taels of silver is a lot, although the Li family does not worry about eating and drinking, but for the countrymen, they don't know how long they have to save these five taels of silver. Know the hardships you've had. Mrs. Li said.? Li had to defend: "What's the hardship, life is like this." The child's father is good to me, he has never blushed with me for so many years, and several children are good. After the separation, the days will be more and more hopeful. ”

Li was holding the silver in his hand, with tears in his eyes, Chen Xuejiao went up and took the money and said: "Mother, this money is equivalent to borrowing from grandma's family, and we will pay it back after we have a good life in the future." ”

"Xuejiao is right." Mrs. Li touched Xue Jiao's head lovingly.

"I'm not joking. Grandma, life is lived by people, and our family will get better and better in the future, and we will definitely honor grandma and grandpa. Chen Xuejiao said seriously. …… You children are good, Qi An is a person who can read, Xue Ru has also been trained in a few years, Qi Ping is still young, Xue Jiao I look like his grandfather, he is a person who likes to drill business. "Speaking of a few children, Lee stretched the wrinkles on his face.?" I see the snow like this girl, the longer it grows, the more beautiful it becomes. The temperament is also soft, the needlework is good, and the literacy can be written, this year is thirteen, I will go back to inquire and tell Xueru a good family. "The more Qiao Shi looks at Xueru, the more satisfied he becomes.?" There is no hurry. Li Shi said vaguely, and he remembered Han Xingjian's child in his mind. Qiao's saw that the Li family was not very enthusiastic, and he knew it in his heart. I'm just afraid that I have a favorite person.? Xue Ruzao blushed with shame.? Chen Xuejiao looked at her sister's embarrassed appearance and felt funny. also smiled and quipped: "Sister is so capable and beautiful, she will definitely be able to marry into a good family." ”?“ Xue Jiao ......: "Chen Xueru blushed and ran out, using the excuse of decocting medicine for Chen Xiucai.? Qiao's sighed: "It's not easy to be a good person, you have to be kind to your mother-in-law, your mother-in-law is kind, you are filial, and no one makes a mess in your life." "It's the heartfelt words of the family since they got married." I look at the concubine very well. Sister-in-law is kind, mother-in-law is kind, listen to my mother, you and the second concubine and the little concubine both treat your grandmother as your own mother. Chen Xuejiao flattered. Both Wen and Old Lady Li had smiles on their faces. That's because your grandmother treats us as daughters, and you and I have never blushed. Life is discussed. Qiao Shi laughed. Mrs. Li is very pleased, how can there be no contradictions in this life, and her tongue and teeth are still fighting. Several daughters-in-law occasionally had conflicts, but they were all skillfully resolved by Mrs. Li. Xueru and Jinghao are both older, and now that they want to say kiss, I'll tell you sister, filial piety is certain, and it depends on who it is. If you are really a person like your mother-in-law and Jinghao's grandmother, you must live a hard life, and you can't be blind and filial, otherwise you will be pinched, a little heavier, and a quiet mother is not just like that......" Wen told Sù Li seriously.

Li nodded, remembering these words firmly.

Because Lijiazhuang is more than ten miles away from Maoshan Village, and the wheat sowing has begun, it cannot be delayed for a day, and the Li family will go back in the evening.

Mrs. Li was reluctant to give up the Li family, although the two villages were not far away, they only met a few times a year, and she was naturally reluctant. Qiao's and Wen's persuaded him: "Mother, don't worry, we have all told Xuejiao, the child, that we will deliver a letter to the family if we have something in the future." A few children have grown up, and my aunt will raise them for less than half a year, and my sister's good days are ahead. ”

When Mrs. Li heard this, she felt a little relieved.

Mrs. Li and Mr. Li instructed Chen Xiucai a few more words, and Li Yuntian and Li Danian had already started to set up the car, and successively carried several children to the car.

Old Man Chen personally came out to send it off, and pulled Old Man Li to say as he walked.

Chen Xuejiao took the remaining salted duck eggs and tea eggs, and a bag of osmanthus candy given by Jia's sister-in-law, put them in the basket together, and handed them to her cousin Li Chanchan, which was a return gift from the Chen family to the Li family.

"You can keep it and eat, my uncle needs to take care of his body, what are we doing." Li Chanchan was disgusted and unwilling to catch the basket.

"Sister Chanchan said this, she saw the outside, only allowed us to eat your family's things, and you were not allowed to eat our family's food, my uncle and my little concubine didn't come today, bring them a taste. There is also this osmanthus candy, which is made by the chef of our private school here, and the method of Yangzhou is fragrant, so you can take it back to eat. Chen Xuejiao smiled and put the basket on the carriage, and grabbed a handful of osmanthus candy and gave it to her cousin Nini.

Li Chanchan didn't refuse, and took Chen Xuejiao, Chen Xueru, and Wang Jinghao's hands and whispered, so that the three of them had to go to Lijiazhuang to play.

It was not too early, and the Li family began to set off, and the Li family took a few children and sent them outside the village until they returned home. (To be continued......)

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