After entering the Layue Gate, he began to be busy again. As soon as you go out, you will see that the fields and paths are full of people walking in a hurry, many of them dragging their children and daughters, wearing ragged clothes, and holding cloth bags and baskets in their hands.

The reason is that this year's grain harvest is poor, and many people's families can no longer survive the New Year, so they go around raising grain to prepare for the New Year.

In order to increase the success rate, it is natural to disguise that the poorer the better. Saying that it is raising money looks like begging for food and escaping.

Because of the unexpected harvest of grain in Yanfu this year, the people in the house were also generous, and each person added ten catties of white flour and ten catties of coarse grain, which could be brought back to the family.

As a subordinate of Yanfu, he has a special face this year.

But the family of three held Yanfu Yulu, but Caier squatted in front of the fence in pain, not daring to enter the house to see his wife and daughter. Just now, he was also full of joy and went to the house to get thirty catties of high-quality white flour and high-quality cornmeal. I thought that I could finally have a fat year with dumplings and noodles with my wife and daughter. The usual bulky steps are much lighter.

Unexpectedly, he returned to the corner of the vegetable garden, and was intercepted by Lin Zhang's before he turned into the alley.

Lin Zhangshi raised a pair of cloudy old eyes, grabbed the two grain bags with both hands that wanted to cry without tears, and said in a trembling old voice: "Second brother, your eldest brother and third brother who are not angry have gone home, and they are lying on the kang all day long. Your two eldest nephews also have nothing to do at home. Your sister-in-law and sister-in-law are scolding and crying all day long, and your little nephew is hungry and crying all day long. Dick,...... 1”

The old lady cried dry tears, and her thin hands made his heart tremble. It is said that raising children to prevent old age. The three brothers made the old lady so miserable. He had the courage to say no, saying that he still had a wife and daughter at home.

Lin Zhang saw him lower his head, and the grain bag he was carrying was placed on the ground.

Suddenly, he grabbed one in one hand, turned around and ran like a fly.

The fat bodies fell together, and the ground on which the feet stepped trembled.

He watched the old lady flee like a thief blankly, and he couldn't tell the feeling in his heart.

It took a long time to come back to my senses before I felt shameless to face my wife and daughter.

This month's rations have all been taken away by my mother, and I am counting on this year-end reward for the New Year.

I thought of the bottom of the smooth noodle jar at home, and the sad face of my wife. He didn't have the courage to walk in the door.

It was really cold, and I squatted at the door. The clothes that were not too thick were blown through by the cold wind. The blood all over the body seems to be congealed. He tentatively stood up, his feet numb.

He gritted his teeth and endured the pain, stomped his foot on the ground, and felt the blood slowly circulate. Get out of the alley. Walking aimlessly.

Walking and walking. Before you know it, you have all gone down the slope. I arrived at the gate of my own house in the Xiezhuang pit.

Before he got closer, there was a sharp shout from the sister-in-law, followed by the scolding of the eldest brother. Daehyun's cry. There is also the third brother and daughter-in-law Laibao, and the mother's usually sharp and high-pitched voice is suppressed in his place, and it is almost inaudible.

I feel really uncomfortable, and all the complaints I had about my mother before are gone. A widow pulled the three of their brothers to marry them, which is already remarkable.

Mother's eccentricity can't be helped.

He stood at the door and listened, the voices of the two brothers became higher and louder, and the mother's voice was gradually drowned out. His head was about to explode, and he wanted to rush in and take his mother back to the vegetable garden. But thinking that all the food was intercepted back by her and taken her away, the eldest brother and the third brother and the two families of ten people would use the excuse that the mother was in the vegetable garden, eating and drinking, where did the food come from? Besides, if there are too many people, the government will also say it.

Thinking that he is about to reach forty, his wife and children are not well fed and clothed. Mother also suffers like this. With a long sigh, he turned and walked back. But as soon as he turned around, he crashed into someone.

He was annoyed in his heart, tears were already flowing in his bitter eyes, and he didn't look up and whispered, "I'm sorry." ”。 Just look at your feet and wait for the person you bumped into to leave you before leaving.

I only heard the voice of Young Master Jin Zhen in my ears: "Isn't this Second Uncle Cai?" Coming home? ”

The home he said was Lin Zhang's house next door, which was the real home of Cai Er.

Young Master Jin Zhen's voice was very good, like a sweet spring water, which warmed the bitter Caier's heart.

He didn't dare to raise his head and whisper, "Young Master Jin." But he choked up and couldn't speak.

A big man, or such a heavy man, cried, there must be some great grievance.

Cai Er is honest, kind-hearted, and most importantly, he treats Lin Zhu as his own daughter, and Young Master Jin Zhen respects him very much.

I am also worried about what happened to Lin Zhu and what grievances he suffered.

Hurriedly took him by the arm and brought him home, calling Jiu'er for hot tea.

Young Master Jin Zhen's room was warm and filled with a faint fragrance. Jiu'er smiled and added tea to him, and also brought snacks.

Cai Er drank a few sips of hot tea and was in a much better mood.

I feel a little embarrassed. A pair of stout hands rubbed each other, looking embarrassed.

Young Master Jin Zhen smiled and said, "Second Uncle Cai, we are all our own people. Tell me something and see if it can help you. ”

For the Chinese New Year, he really wanted to make new clothes for his sister, make the latest style with the best fabrics, and buy her a few decent pieces of jewelry, but Jin Xiaoguang was suspicious of him. It's also hard to have no excuses, so you can't keep saying that it was sent by Jiu'er.

Cai Er shook his head and said vigorously that there was no need. He felt that everything in the family was ugly and should not be publicized. I also feel very ashamed, the three big men can't afford to support the old lady, how can they see people when they pass it out.

Young Master Jin Zhen smiled lightly again. Who is he, he only used half a cup of tea to set out all the situation of Cai Er.

After listening to Cai Er's situation, he also felt panicked in his heart. He can give his sister the best, but he can only rely on this sad and kind vegetable grower.

This honest vegetable grower wept and confided here alone, but he did not bring this emotion to his wife and daughter.

He thought for a while and said, "Second Uncle Cai, you are a filial son and a good person. I, Jin, am very respectful. In this way, when it's the wax moon, you can't be angry. You can also see the situation in my family, it's not bad. So be it. I'll make up for you with the food that the old man took, and don't say anything when you bring it back. ”

Cai Er hurriedly shook his head, Young Master Jin Zhen had already given them a lot, and he didn't know how to repay them.

Young Master Jin Zhen saw what he meant and said, "Second Uncle Cai, don't shirk it." If you really feel embarrassed, let Zhu'er bring some pickles from home. Isn't there a plant growing mushrooms, if there is something to eat, bring some, it's an exchange. ”

Cai Er bowed with a thousand thanks.

He said, "The little one will go back and let Zhu'er bring the pickles." That mushroom doesn't grow well. But it can also have half a basin. That's for her to take it all. ”

Li Zhushan helped Caier put the white flour into the noodle bag, and he didn't weigh it.

Cai Er roughly estimates how it is more than fifty catties.

Hurriedly bent down and said, "Brother Dashanzi, there are too many." ”

Li Zhushan listened to Caier's difficulty, and thought that the little county lord couldn't eat enough. I can't wait to put all the noodles in the noodle cabinet for him. Where to manage more and less.

But there is no cornmeal at Young Master Jin Zhen's house. Li Zhushan went to fill half a bag of millet and half a bag of buckwheat noodles.

The three things add up to more than 100 catties.

Solving the food problem for the New Year, Cai Er suddenly felt a lot more relaxed. He bent his waist almost to the tip of his toes. Say thank you vigorously. Then carry it on your shoulders and in your hands.

Li Zhushan suggested that he send it over, but he refused outright.

It's just that I'm embarrassed to ask Li Zhushan to take a look outside to see if there is any family outside, so as not to be blocked again.

Li Zhushan agreed and went to the gate, and then went to the gate next door to take a look. In the empty courtyard, only Lin Zhang's family was busy with his little grandson in his arms. But all kinds of invective came from different places. 、

It didn't look like anyone would come out for a while, he shook his head and stood at the door and beckoned to Caiji.

I was even more worried about the little county lord in my heart. Cai Er and his wife are good people, but the rest of the family is all this virtue. Living next door, it can be regarded as eight lifetimes of mold, and foul language is endless all day long. Fortunately, people who practice martial arts do not put these chaotic sounds out of their ears.

Cai Er turned around the corner in front of him with the grain on his back and went up the slope. 、

Young Master Jin Zhen was dressed neatly and walked out of the house. Stand in the yard and look at the sky. Li Zhushan silently retreated to the backyard, he knew that the young master was thinking about a problem at this time, and it was inconvenient to disturb.

Jiu'er also retreated into her room, closed the door, and looked at the young master from the window.

People think of their relatives every festival, and the young master is tormented every festival.

At this time, all the national enemies and family hatreds were all pressed on him, and he was overwhelmed. There are two days left on the death day of the prince and princess,

The young master felt uncomfortable.

The door opened with a "squeak", and Mei Jiugong, who was hunched over and had gray ears and sideburns, walked in slowly, put down the basket in his hand, stepped forward and whispered: "Young master, Sima Mingzhu is already on the way here, and it is estimated that it will be there in half an hour." ”

A sneer twisted at the corner of Young Master Jin Zhen's mouth, and he pulled his robe out of the courtyard.

Since the last time Jin Xiaoguang found the token left by Sima Mingzhu here, he has not had any contact with her. The harmful Sima Mingzhu tried his best to leave the palace several times, but he successfully avoided it.

It's time for a showdown with her and let her feel the pain of loss.

He walked out of the yard, walked up to the slanted pit, walked around the corner of the vegetable garden, and habitually turned his head to look. I just saw Lin Zhu coming out with a swill bucket, and when he looked up and saw him at the mouth of the alley, he raised his hand and shouted: "Young Master Jin!" ”

The voice is crisp and sweet, with a little bit of childlike sound.

My sister's smile is sweet, like a flower blooming in the morning. He stopped and looked at her and smiled. Lin Zhu put the swill bucket at the door of Yanfuhou, brushed the hair on his forehead, and walked towards him.

She was still wearing the pink dress that had turned white, and the moon-white dress. The clothes are a little tight, and she looks slim, like the lotus flowers in the palace pond in the past.

She walked towards him in a delicate manner, and his eyes flickered, as if he saw the mother concubine with a loving smile on her face walking towards him.

For many years, he never dared to think of his father and queen mother, and all that appeared in their minds was bright red bloodstains. ，

But now he clearly saw his mother coming with a smile. Young, beautiful, soft.

He looked at it with a stupid smile, and didn't come back to his senses until Lin Shu approached. But I already felt tears oozing out.

He pretended to bend down to straighten his robe and wipe away his tears.

"Young Master Jin, where are you going? Do you want to meet friends in Yiwen? ”

Lin Zhu walked up to Young Master Jin Zhen, raised her head and asked, her voice was crisp and soft, and it was becoming more and more like a mother's voice.

A warm smile appeared on Young Master Jin Zhen's soft face, and he glanced at Lin Zhu's exposed hand, which was a little red when it was too cold.

said: "Zhu'er, it's so cold, put on your sleeves." Don't break your hands. ”

His voice is soft and magnetic. Like an elder. Lin Zhu looked down at his hand and said, "It doesn't matter. My hands are well protected. My father and mother wouldn't let me do rough work in cold water. ”

Jin Zhen looked down at Lin Zhu's small hand, which was turning over one by one, the bones were even and slender, green onions, and the fingertips were very beautiful. Except for a little redness, there is no blemish at all.

It can definitely be compared to a feminine face.

The two husbands and wives are really good.

He lowered his head and smiled and said, "I'm going to the town, maybe to the capital later." I'll help you pull a new outfit, your top is too small. But don't say I bought it. Especially in front of Jin Xiaoguang, don't mention a word. ”

"Yes, yes. I want the one with butterflies embroidered on it, and the dress should be light blue. “

Although Young Master Jin Zhen didn't say anything about the relationship between the two in the end, she had gradually felt very close, close enough to refuse his things.

And after coming here for more than three years, every year he would make her new clothes for various reasons, and it became a habit.

Young Master Jin Zhen smiled warmly and nodded in agreement, "Except for yours, what color do your parents want?" ”

You can not refuse his things, but if there are too many things, will it lead to trouble? He didn't want to say it, there must be something unspeakable.

She said unabashedly: "Young Master Jin, buy it for my father and mother." It won't cause you trouble. I bought it for me, and I can say that I secretly saved up the reward money of my son. It's too much to say. Otherwise, you give two older ones. Otherwise, we'll talk about it in a few days. Let's see if the leeks I planted will come out. In that case, you can say that you are rewarded. ”

Jin Zhen only felt a sour nose, thinking that he was rich enough to rival the country, and he had to cover up when he bought something for his sister.

But my sister is really smart and smart, and any contact beyond the norm at this time will cause her trouble. Jin Xiaoguang just wants to use his sister to lure him out, but once he finds himself, his sister has no use value.

She would be dangerous.

Then he said, "That's fine, I've bought the clothes and put them at home first." If you come over and pick it up one day, I'll pull a little more by the way, and help you bribe and bribe your two cousins. ”

These two scheming little girls are indeed good helpers to give some benefits. My sister's hands can protect so well, and her body grows well, they have helped a lot.

Because they are doing a lot of things that should be done by their sister, they are like two maids, and my sister is like a young lady.

is really worthy of his relatives, thinking so thoughtfully for her.

Lin Zhu didn't know when he had regarded Young Master Jin Zhen as his only relative. (To be continued......)