Once it's set, she doesn't care.

While rushing back, I waited for the tea leaves to be fried by the top tea machine.

Kankan rushed to the wild tea forest, and those women were almost picked, and they were packing up and rushing home, when they saw Mei Xiaotong, they hurriedly waved at her.

Mei Xiaotong approached casually and greeted the women with a smile: "Are you going back?" How's the harvest today? Tired or not? ”

The women were originally grateful to Mei Xiaotong, and when they saw her so kind, they all started talking.

There was a sharp-eyed little daughter-in-law, who saw that Mei Xiaotong's clothes were torn in several places, and some leaves had fallen on her hair, so she hurriedly asked with concern: "Xiucai lady, what's wrong with your clothes?" ”

Everyone looked at Mei Xiaotong.

Mei Xiaotong smiled embarrassedly: "I originally wanted to take a look here in the tea forest, halfway through, I saw a path, and I wanted to copy a path, but I didn't expect the road to be difficult to walk, there are branches everywhere, my clothes are torn, and my hair is messy, isn't it very unseemly?" ”

When the women heard this, they all laughed: "Xiucai lady, you are a person from outside the mountain, I don't know that we are in the mountains, don't go to those dense forests, there are thorns everywhere, it doesn't matter if you break your skin and bleed a little, anyway, it will be good in a few days, but if you hang up your clothes, it will be ruined!" ”

The mother-in-law with many eyes said: "Xiucai lady, why don't you go to my house later, I have needlework at home, and I will mend your clothes!" ”

There was a person who didn't have a good relationship with her, so he laughed: "I said that Da Niu's family, we all ask you to borrow some needles and threads on weekdays, but you don't have it, why are you generous today?" ”

The big cow was not annoyed, and said, "Phew! I lend you my needle and thread, and in addition to using my needle for nothing, I have to put two threads on it. Why are you cheaper? Xiucai lady has a great kindness to our Yingzigou, not to mention a little needlework, if Xiucai lady does not dislike it, I still have two clean clothes at home, except for the upper body of the New Year, I have not worn it ruthlessly, you can change it first. ”

These words reminded the women next to them, and they said one after another: "The clothes of the daughter-in-law of the big cow have been made for five or six years, and the color is old-fashioned and not bright, it is better to wear my daughter's, my eldest daughter's daughter only made it last year, and I plan to keep it for next year's outing."

"I said iron eggs, you are also picking on the door, your daughter's clothes when she goes out, are you embarrassed to use the water-soaked materials you bought last year? It's all dyed red and flowers, and when you wear such clothes and go out, you're not afraid of people poking your backbone? ”

chirping, like thousands of ducks.

Mei Xiaotong knew that she couldn't mix it at the moment, and if she did, she was afraid that she wouldn't be able to end it, so she only tried to rub it aside without a trace.

accidentally bumped into a person, turned his head and saw that it was Yang Zhaodi.

She smiled at Mei Xiaotong, pulled her to her side, blocked it with a basket, and said in a low voice: "Xiucai ladies don't pay attention to them, they don't have bad hearts, but their mouths are broken!" There was no one for a while

Just take care of it! ”

Sure enough, a group of women, you quarreled with each other to expose each other's shortcomings, so they returned to the cave lively.

As soon as they entered the cave, the women who were still fighting for their faces and thick necks immediately fell silent.

Mei Xiaotong felt strange and looked at Yang Zhaodi on the side.

Yang Zhaodi smiled slightly, leaned over to Mei Xiaotong's side, and whispered: "This is the rule that our Yingzigou has set up for several lifetimes, saying that we live in a cave, just like a family." If there is anything unpleasant, solve it outside the cave, as long as you enter the cave, you must be harmonious. It's okay to say a few sour words once in a while, but if you really want to quarrel or something, both sides will be punished! ”

Mei Xiaotong suddenly realized, but she had a little admiration for the predecessors of Yingzigou, you know, although this cave is big, it can live in these seventeen or eighteen families, more than 100 people, every day when you look up and don't look down, it must be easy to have friction.

If you want to quarrel, you go outside the cave to quarrel, enter the cave, and pretend to be peaceful, which also avoids the escalation of the conflict.

This quarrel, naturally, you have to go all at once, and when you look at the quarrel, you can't get early, and you have to go back to cooking.

Come out after cooking, and then make noise? The atmosphere is not up to the mark, is it?

This senior is an interesting person.

The women returned, and the men had already chopped the firewood back and spread it out outside the cave to dry.

Several Orions, shirtless on their upper bodies, were chopping wood.

The tea leaves that were sent back first are already being fried.

The children and the old people who remained in the cave also helped to cook and wash the dishes.

Just wait for the women to come back and show off their cooking skills.

After lunch, Mei Xiaotong said goodbye, saying that it had been a few days, thinking about her mother at home, since there was Zhang Yinbao in charge here, she had nothing to worry about, go back to see it first, and then go into the mountains in a few days.

Zhang Yinbao saw that the conditions of this Yingzigou were indeed difficult, especially at night he could only make do in the cave, and he could bear it for a day or two, but after a long time, he couldn't stand it as a man, let alone a delicate little girl.

Hurriedly nodded at the moment: "You can go back with confidence!" I'll take care of the matter here! Don't worry, I won't treat them badly! ”

Zhang Yinbao saw that the reason why Mei Xiaotong stayed was not because of those teas, but because he didn't seem to worry about these hunters, so he immediately assured them.

What is Mei Xiaotong worried about now? She did the task anyway, and it was casual whether she completed it or not.

She was in a hurry to go back and try the new tea she picked from the tea mother tree, and besides, she said that she would dye it with a new color, and the relationship between the concubine and the lady in the capital could not be broken.

We can't afford to delay any longer!

Wang Yongping and the golden pot followed Mei Xiaotong out this time, and before they got out of Yingzigou, they sold the goods to Boss Zhang, earning more than a dozen taels of silver, not to mention that the golden pot also got a big gold ring.

He didn't dare to ask for it, so he wanted to hand it over to Mei Xiaotong.

Mei Xiaotong comforted the golden pot, this is him

deserved, if he hadn't sent this wild tea to Guan Yifei, where would there be today's business?

Zhang Yinbao's benefits in this are not something that money can measure.

As long as he can be a man, he must give the golden pot a big gift, and this gold ring is just a small thing.

Come to think of it, the Wang family's mountain goods business will no longer have to worry about it in the future.

Jin Kettle held the gold ring, and his face turned red with excitement: "Is it really for me?" ”

Mei Xiaotong nodded: "This ring is also worth some money, don't show it when you go back, otherwise it won't be good to attract people's attention!" ”

A sentence reminded the golden pot, and he nodded hurriedly: "I'll hide it, and I won't tell anyone!" Don't even say anything about my parents! ”

After speaking, he went to look at Wang Yongping again: "Fourth uncle, you can't say it either!" ”

Wang Yongping opened his mouth: "Why can't you even say your father?" Could it be that you want to save money for your private house and marry a daughter-in-law? Speaking of the back, with a bit of ridicule.

Jin Keo's face turned purple, and he looked at Mei Xiaotong for help: "Auntie"

Mei Xiaotong glared at Wang Yongping: "What are you teasing the child for?" With such a big child, can't he have a little private money on him? Besides, how do you explain such a big gold ring when you go back? How so? If he turns it in, he may not know who will go to him in the future, so it is better to hide it, and everyone will save trouble! What's more, this is the golden pot given by Boss Zhang, it is his, and he will do whatever he says! ”

Although Wang Yongping disagrees a little, in this world, where are there fathers and mothers, and children can have private wealth before they get married?

I think back then, before he got married, the money he earned was naturally handed over to his family.

It's just that what my sister said must be right, just listen to it!

Jin Ju looked at Mei Xiaotong gratefully, he had already thought about it in his heart, what his father said at the time was right, didn't he dare to put forward that condition just by relying on the care of his aunt?

Don't you hate being this kind of person who takes advantage of her because of her aunt's generosity?

How did you almost become such a person unconsciously?

Since my aunt let me think about it more, I will experience more things in the next few years, and I will help myself to take a look outside.

Why can't he take advantage of all these years to save up his own money and stop spending his aunt's money in the future?

My aunt has paid enough for the Wang family and for their two generations!

If he still has a conscience, he will be a person in the future, and he must repay his aunt well, instead of worrying about it, and counting on his aunt to help him in everything.

This time in Yingzigou, I saw a lot of golden pots, and I also felt a lot.

finally washed away some of the impetuousness on his body and calmed down.

Mei Xiaotong felt something, glanced at the golden pot more, and was quite relieved to see him slowly mature in the past few days.

Driving the carriage, the three people who were like arrows drove the carriage fast.

As soon as I passed Yangjia Village, I saw that a carriage in front of me was also running fast.

Wang Yongping couldn't help muttering

Sentence: "This is the carriage in the town, look at this direction, are you going to our Qilidun?" Whose family came to relatives or not? ”

Now the life of Qilidun is better, but occasionally the town's carriage will come to the village, so everyone does not feel unusual.

Following the carriage, Wang Yongping watched the carriage drive into Qilidun, watched the carriage turn a corner, and stopped in front of his house.

I saw it again, and a strange man of about thirty years old jumped out of the car.

Then I saw a familiar figure.

Wang Yongping couldn't help but say: "Brother-in-law? ”

When Mei Xiaotong heard this, she immediately lifted the curtain, looked forward, and happened to meet An Huahao's eyes.

An Huahao's always cold face showed a smile.

Mei Xiaotong was surprised and delighted, quickly jumped out of the carriage, and ran to An Huahao in a few steps: "Why are you back?" ”

Seeing Yang dumb behind An Huahao again, he hurriedly greeted: "Uncle Yang"

Yang nodded at Mei Xiaotong with a dumb smile, and gestured, meaning that he was coming back with An Huahao.

The door was not the place to speak, and Wang Yongping was about to step forward to give the coachman money so that he could send the family away.

Yang Muba had already got into the car neatly, carried a few packages down, and handed the coachman a dozen copper coins, which was considered to be clearing.

Wang Yongping didn't know what this Uncle Yang was about, but looking at the appearance of his whole body, he had a bit of momentum.

It's just that it's a good thing to do.

But my own sister calls uncle, and it must be right to shout by myself.

immediately stepped forward to say hello, while taking the package that Yang was carrying on his back: "Uncle Yang, it's been a hard journey, come, just give me this package!" ”

Yang was dumb and hurriedly avoided Wang Yongping's hand, screamed a few times, and was busy making a gesture.

Wang Yongping looked at it stupidly, and didn't understand what it meant for a long time.

Or Mei Xiaotong and An Huahao walked to the door in front, turned their heads and urged: "Don't enter the house yet, what are you waiting for?" ”

Only then did he scratch his head and follow him into the courtyard.

Jin Kettle had already cleverly rushed to the backyard to report the news, and before Mei Xiaotong and An Huahao walked into the second courtyard, Mrs. Zhang ran out of the backyard at a trot.

As soon as she saw her daughter and her son-in-law, she smiled so much that she couldn't see her teeth, and she took one in one hand and walked to the backyard, as for the little son and two grandsons, they were all not in her eyes.

Wang Yongping and Jinju have long been used to it, and after being away from home for many days, they naturally have to go back to their home to have a look.

Yang was left dumb, carrying a package and following behind.

Mrs. Zhang first looked at her daughter, her complexion looked good, her little face was flushed, and she was relieved.

This time, when he spoke, the first thing he cared about was his son-in-law: "Hua Hao, why did you come back suddenly?" But what happened? ”

Where is An Huahao embarrassed to say, did he hear that Li Jiushao ran to Shiqiao Town, and he couldn't hold back for a while and rushed back?

In fact, halfway through, he knew

He was reckless, Xiaotong's personality, didn't he know? Even if Li Jiushao chases Shiqiao Town, what can he do?

It's yourself, it's a mess, it really shouldn't be!

It's just that, as a man, how can he sit still knowing that his wife is coveted by another excellent man like this?

At this moment, Xiaotong was by his side, and his heart of gains and losses all the way suddenly settled down.

A little shyness on his face brought out, "Mother, I haven't had my mother and Xiaotong by my side these days, I'm always unsteady in the county, and there is no one when I go home, and I feel that my home is empty." While the Master has something to do in the past two days, I will come back to see you. ”

"Mother, are you in good health at home? I brought you your favorite sugar pastry......" As he spoke, he carried Mrs. Zhang into the house.

Mrs. Zhang's heart was sweeter, sweeter than eating sugar cakes, and she was disgusted: "You kid! My old woman is following you, and I am in the way, so I am good to leave you! What are you thinking about? Also, it's only been a few days since I've been gone, and I haven't finished the snacks I bought last time, so it's not good to throw away the money like this-"

In fact, the corners of the mouth are almost to the ears, this son-in-law is filial, which is not uncommon to be a mother-in-law?

Mei Xiaotong glanced at An Huahao with a smile, for a while, why didn't she understand why An Huahao came back?

It's just that seeing Mrs. Zhang so happy, she didn't bother to demolish him.

echoed An Huahao, and the two coaxed Mrs. Zhang into the house.

Yang followed behind, put the package on the edge of the kang, and honestly stepped aside.

Mrs. Zhang noticed that Yang was dumb at this time, and glanced at An Huahao strangely: "This is?" ”

Mei Xiaotong smiled: "Mother, this is Uncle Yang who was in the dyeing workshop at the beginning!" ”

Mrs. Zhang heard Mei Xiaotong mention it, and she looked very important in her words, and immediately had a number in her heart, and hurriedly said: "It turned out to be Brother Yang, please sit down!" ”

Yang was dumb and waved his hand and refused. was pulled by An Huahao and sat on the chair, gesturing a little uncomfortably.

Mei Xiaotong translated for Mrs. Zhang: "Uncle Yang said that he didn't dare to be, he was alone, after Boss Tian left, there was nowhere to go, but fortunately, I am very grateful to have us." ”

Mrs. Zhang waved her hand: "Don't say that, I heard my family Zhu'er say, the dyeing workshop is good, and the cloth is not lost, nor is it damp, but it is all the credit of Brother Yang!" My daughter and son-in-law are still young, although they are a little smart, it can be seen that they know less after all! There are a lot of things, just with a preference, and I want to be happy with myself! It's really a child's temperament! There is a lack of old people like Brother Yang, you who have accumulated years to check and help! ”

"Brother Yang, if you don't dislike it, just treat my little daughter and son-in-law as your own children, and take care of everything you have, train those who should be trained, and stop those who should be stopped! I don't understand this outside thing, my son-in-law, this child has no father or mother since he was a child, and the old man in my family has only been there for a short time, it's true

I want you to take care of it—"

The words are very sincere and straightforward.

Yang was flattered, his face turned red, and he didn't dare to sit down, so he stood up directly, shook his head again, and gestured.

To the effect that he should help Mei Xiaotong well, he was a person who had nowhere to go, if it weren't for Mei Xiaotong's kindness, he left him to guard the door in the dyeing workshop, and gave him the living silver, I can't say that there would be no one like him in this world.

This life-saving grace, he has nothing to repay as a dumb person, and if he has anything in the future, he just has to do it.

Mrs. Zhang said a few more words, there is nothing to reciprocate, if you don't dislike it, you will recognize a godsister and brother, and you will be relatives in the future.

Yang was dumbfounded, but his eyes lit up.

Mrs. Zhang hurriedly pushed Mei Xiaotong and An Huahao to call her uncle, and wiped her tears and said: "I broke off my relationship with my mother's family, but I let you lose your mother's uncle, otherwise when those things happened in the family, it would be better to have a mother's uncle to rely on than to let you support a girl's family!" Now that I recognize this younger brother, I can be regarded as a person with my mother's family! ”

Yang was dumb at this point, what else could he say, he stepped forward half-pushed and half-bowed, and shouted sister silently, which was considered to be agreed.

Mrs. Zhang suddenly wiped away her tears, laughed, and asked An Huahao to invite Yang to sit on the upper seat, and discussed affectionately: "Brother, we will be a family from now on!" My daughter is your daughter, and my son-in-law is your son-in-law! There are a few unsuccessful nephews of you, goodbye tomorrow! Don't say anything else in the future, just let your daughter-in-law and son-in-law provide for you! ”

One after another, he ordered: "Take out two pieces of cloth in a while, let the third family make two sets of clothes for your uncle, and the fourth family will bring two pairs of shoes!" After a while, he asked An Huahao to place Yang mute in the east wing, let him entertain him well, let Yang mute rest well, and the two of them cooked.

(End of chapter)