Jiang Yingning's convoy had been heading north for seven or eight days, and they had hardly encountered any danger except for encountering two groups of bandits who were not long-sighted.

However, the farther north they went, the colder it was, and they were a little uncomfortable, Yan Moxuan and Shen Changyan both coughed, obviously suffering from the wind chill and catching a cold.

Bu Yu decocted medicine for the two of them, and let the two of them drink it every morning and night.

That night, they settled in a village that was already very desolate, sparsely populated, and devoid of bustling shopping streets and inns.

Yan Qingyu led people to find the place where the village chief lived, saying that they were businessmen who were going to Xia Kingdom to do business, passing by the village, they wanted to find a few families to borrow, and promised to give silver taels.

The village chief was very enthusiastic, looking at them all young talents, and said bitterly, "You are all children of big families, you are pampered when you look at it, how good it is to stay in our Dajin country, why do you want to go to a bitter cold place like Xia Country to do business?" ”

"And I heard that there is a war on the border, and the relationship between our Jin country and Xia country is not good, if you go to Xia country, I am afraid there will be danger."

Yan Moxuan coughed twice, and said with a smile, "Uncle, you don't have to worry, there are people in our family in Xia Kingdom, and it has been arranged, we will go to take over the business, and there will be no danger." ”

Seeing that a few people were very resolute, the village chief couldn't persuade them anymore, so he led a few people to find a few houses in the village to make it easier for everyone to stay overnight.

Jiang Yingning and Mai'er came to a family of three, with only grandparents and a milk doll who had just turned three years old.

The doll obviously liked Jiang Yingning very much, and kept watching her all the time.

The old grandmother was a kind old lady, and said to Jiang Yingning with a smile, "This kid has never seen any outsiders, let alone a beautiful girl like you, so I like it very much, girl, don't see outside." ”

Jiang Yingning smiled and shook her head, "It's nothing." ”

Then she squatted down again, pulled the little doll in front of her, and asked softly, "What's your name?" How old are you this year? ”

"My name is Little Bean." The little milk baby replied in a milky voice, "I am three years old this year. ”

Jiang Yingning smiled at Mai'er, "This kid is so cute, with the Seven Emperors...... It's exactly the same as when Xiao Qi was a child. ”

Mai'er nodded, "Yes, he is a smart kid at first glance." ”

When the old man heard this, a smile bloomed on his face, "Huh? I also think that we little beans are smarter than the other children in the village, and we can already count to ten at the age of three. ”

"Really?" Jiang Yingning pretended to be surprised and looked at Xiaodouzi, "Our Xiaodouzi is awesome." ”

Little Beanzi suddenly blushed and ran out happily to play.

The old lady hurriedly instructed, "Slow down, little bean, you run slowly and don't fall." ”

Then she asked Jiang Yingning and the others, "Girl, are you thirsty?" I'm going to pour you some water to drink, what do you want to eat at night? ”

"We don't have any good wine and food to entertain you in this village, I'm afraid I'm going to wronged you."

Jiang Yingning immediately shook her head, "Grandma, it's us who bothering you, what you usually eat, we will follow what you eat, no need to prepare it." ”

Mai'er also nodded, "Yes, grandma, we are not picky eaters. Is there anything you can help with? I'll help you. ”

The old grandmother hurriedly shook her head and refused, "Forget it, looking at your fine skin and tender meat, pampered appearance, you definitely won't do any work, don't come here to fill me up." ”

Chun Tao and Qiu Tong glanced at each other, and then stepped forward together and said, "Grandma, let's help, we are all girls in the family, and some simple work is still capable." ”

The old grandmother still refused, "You guys, it's just some dust-wiping work, you see grandma doesn't need it here, grandma is going to cook now, or you can help me take care of some little beans, don't let him fall." ”

Jiang Yingning saw that the old lady was very resolute, so she shook her head at Chun Tao and Qiu Tong, and said to the old lady with a smile, "Grandma, don't worry about cooking, let's look at Xiaodouzi." ”

Then a few people moved the benches and went to sit in the courtyard.

Chun Tao and Qiu Tong were still playing in the yard with Xiaodouzi, while Mai'er sat with Jiang Yingning on the side.

At this time, Bu Xu, who had been guarding outside, suddenly came over and whispered something in Jiang Yingning's ear.

The smile on Jiang Yingning's face gradually disappeared, and then she whispered something to silence.

Bu nodded and walked out of the courtyard.

Gu Zhun, who was chopping firewood on the side, looked at it with some puzzlement, Jiang Yingning shook his head, and Gu Zhun continued to chop firewood again.

At this time, the old man came over, "Girl, why did that young man go?" It's about to be served. ”

Jiang Yingning said with a smile, "It's okay, he's not hungry, he said he wants to go around the village, you don't have to worry about him." ”

The old man sighed, and seemed to be a little dissatisfied with this, "It's time to eat, what are you going to walk around?" Can we really ignore him when we're all full? ”

Jiang Yingning reluctantly tugged at the corners of her mouth, "Grandpa, don't worry, he should be back soon." ”

The old man snorted obviously dissatisfied, and went back to the house with his hands behind his back.

Mai Er felt that the old man's reaction was a little strange, and lowered her voice and said to Jiang Yingning, "What's the matter?" Why did Grandpa react so much? ”

Jiang Yingning tugged at the corners of her mouth, "Wait, there will be a good show to watch in a while." ”

"Huh?" Mai Er looked curious, but saw that Jiang Yingning was obviously going to sell Guanzi, so she didn't ask anything more.

After a while, the old lady's meal was ready, and she came out with a shovel to greet everyone, "Old man, put the dining table in the courtyard, and let's eat in the courtyard if there are many of us." ”

Jiang Yingning gave Gu Zhun a look, and Gu Zhun immediately went into the house to help the old man take out the dining table, and then Chun Tao and Qiu Tong went to the kitchen together to help the old grandmother serve the food outside.

It can be seen that there is indeed a shortage of materials here, and the old lady tossed in the kitchen for so long a day, but she only made three plates of green vegetables, and each person had a bowl of very thin gruel, which looked a little shabby on a table.

The old lady looked at everyone with a smile, "Let you see the smile, there is not much rice and vegetables at home, so you can only pad your stomach." ”

Jiang Yingning smiled nonchalantly, "It's okay, we're not hungry either, let's eat." ”

At this time, Xiaodouzi, who had been playing next to him, suddenly ran over.

He was short, not as tall as a table, and he stretched out his little hand, babbling to get something to eat, "Hungry, Grandma, I'm hungry." ”

The old lady pulled the little grandson over and said in a low voice, "You can't eat these things, they are for the guests." Come, let Grandpa take you back and eat your meal. ”

After the old lady finished speaking, she explained to Jiang Yingning and the others, "This child is too young to eat rice and vegetables, and he has his own food in the house, so you don't have to worry about him." ”