How could Song Lan not see Lu Zhengan's thoughts, and couldn't help but feel a little funny for a while.

"Okay, if you're not willing, you're not willing, but don't make any excuses. At the moment, the business in the shop is not busy, and your father and I have nothing to do, and it is more than enough to take care of Huai Shu and Yaya. You don't have to worry about the goat, in the past two days, I specially asked your father to buy a goat at home, as long as the girl goes to ensure that she can't be hungry. ”

Lu Zhengan saw that Song Lan's family had blocked all the excuses he could find, so he could only nod helplessly and agree. After saying hello to several elders, I went into the house and looked at my daughter, who was still sleeping, and thought that I would not see each other for six days, so I sat on the edge of the bed and looked at her little appearance, and felt a little uncomfortable.

Song Huaishu had been taking care of Lu Xingyi in the house, and when he saw Lu Zhengan's bitter and vengeful face as soon as he entered the door, he couldn't help but feel a little worried.

"What's going on? Why do you look a little unhappy? ”

Hearing this, Lu Zhengan looked up at Song Huaishu, who looked concerned, and reached out to hold his waist and hugged him into his arms.

"My mother said that I will come to pick you up and walk with our daughter on the sixth day of the eighth month, and I will go for six days at a time, and I don't want you to go."

Hearing Lu Zhengan's words, Song Huaishu couldn't help but be a little funny. looked down at Lu Zhengan, who had his head on his chest. His face was cupped in both hands, and his white fingers scraped under his eyes.

"Since the birth of my daughter, you have been taking care of you, and you haven't slept a single night in the past month. The two of us went to stay in town for a few days, just in time for you to have a good rest. ”

Lu Zhengan stretched out his hand and took Song Huaishu's hand away from his face, held it tightly in his palm and rubbed it, and couldn't help but sigh.

"My daughter is not like other children who cry all night and refuse to sleep, and the meals at home are made with the help of Mama Zhang, and I am just washing the laundry and the girl's urine ring, so what is there to be tired. If you go for a day or two, it's just a day or two, and you have to go for six days, and I really don't want to be home alone. ”

Seeing that Lu Zheng'an's calm face was a little sullen, Song Huaishu gently patted him on the shoulder and persuaded: "Okay, it's just six days." There's still a lot of work to do at home, so why should you be at home and let you enjoy your leisure? ”

Hearing Song Huaishu say this, Lu Zhengan also remembered that it was time to stock up on firewood once a year, and this year he also planted a lot of cabbage and radishes in the yard, and now it is time for cabbage to come to Baotou. Bundle by bundle, and it is estimated that it will not be possible to get out of the courtyard gate in a day's work.

Thinking of this, Lu Zhengan sighed heavily. "Okay, you can go and stay for a few days, change the environment, and change the mood. However, if the girl is not used to the town, you should not stay long. People say that there is a rule for walking on the full moon, but the rule is that the dead are alive. If the child can't get used to it, he can't hold on. ”

After carefully explaining Song Huaishu, seeing that Lu Xingyi had no intention of waking up, he got up and came to the stove house.

Because the feast had just ended, the stove house was full of unused meat and vegetables. Lu Zhengan picked some meat and vegetables from them and put them in the back basket, hoping that when it was later, he would carry them down the mountain and give them to several cousins of the Lu family.

After all, they are busy with a lot of work today, and it stands to reason that Lu Zhengan should have made another table and invited them all to come over for a drink. It's just that Lu Xingyi is too young at home after all, and setting up a banquet in the hall will inevitably make her noisy.

Lu Zheng'an thought about it, so he simply didn't set up this banquet, and each family sent more things.

Taking out a basket from the full food in the stove house, Lu Zhengan divided these things in brown paper. Let the two elders of the Song family wait for him at home for a while, and then hurriedly go down the mountain with the basket on their backs. By the time he returned home with the empty basket on his back, Lu Xingyi had already woken up and was crying at the top of his throat.

Hearing his daughter's cry, Lu Zhengan ran towards the back room as soon as he entered. Lifting the curtain of the door, he hurriedly asked, "What are you crying for?" ”

As soon as Lu Zheng'an's words fell, he smelled a foul smell in the house. Seeing Song Huaishu bending over and standing in front of the bed, rummaging Lu Xingyi's soft body, obviously helping her deal with poop.

Song Lan came in from outside with a basin of clean warm water, and when she heard Lu Zheng'an's question, she replied: "You woke up not long after you left, and after eating a small half bowl of goat's milk, your father was holding her to play, and the little girl pulled your father with a red brow. No, Huai Shu just scrubbed her clean. I guess I'm a little annoyed, and I'm howling with my mouth open. ”

Hearing that Song Xiren was pulled, Lu Zhengan couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. "There's no clothes for my father to wear."

"It's fine, and I didn't pull much. Just wait and bake him on the charcoal stove for a while. ”

Hearing Song Lan's words, Lu Zheng'an immediately responded. "That's it, it's the end of the Shen time, let's make dinner a little earlier today, and you and your father will go back after dinner."

Saying that, Lu Zhengan saw that Song Huaishu gave Lu Xingyi a long time and couldn't put on his trouser legs, so he hurriedly stepped forward to help. Looking at her daughter, who had already turned into a sunny day, Lu Zheng'an smiled and stuffed her into the bed, and at the same time took a palm-sized cloth tiger specially embroidered by Song Lan and stuffed it into her hand.

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By the time Song Lan and Song Xiren left, it was almost dark.

Lu Zhengan slowly packed up a large bag of meat and vegetables that had been packed in advance, as well as some snacks sent by the Ji family and clothes and materials that the two elders of the Song family could wear at this age, and put them on the mule cart.

Because it was too late, both of them were already old, and Lu Zhengan, who was not at ease, sent people down the mountain for a while. Watching the two of them drive in the direction of the town, they turned around and went home.

The things sent by the two elders of the Song family and the Ji family at the full moon banquet were all piled up by Lu Zhengan in the west room where Mrs. Ji lived before because they had no time to clean up.

When I was putting things away, I saw the strollers and strollers that Ji Yuexian had given me, and I hurriedly moved them out of a pile of things.

Lu Zhengan squatted on the ground and studied it carefully for a long time, although Fa Ji Yuexian's personality is not very likable, but the things he chose are really good. The stroller, in particular, is as sophisticated as some modern cribs.

Excitedly moved the crib to his and Song Huaishu's room, and Lu Zhengan asked Song Huaishu to take a quilt and spread it on the cot. After holding Lu Xingyi and putting it in, he saw that his daughter was very excited about the small toys hanging on the small bed, and raised her eyebrows on Song Huaishu's shoulder.

"When my daughter is older, let her sleep in a cot by herself. You see what excites her, if she can turn over, she will probably get up a long time ago. ”

Hearing this, Song Huaishu couldn't help but smile. Stretched out his hand and played with the hanging wooden toy, and let Lu Zhengan look at Lu Xingyi here, and he went to the kitchen to boil water.

Although Lu Xingyi liked her new cot very much, it was only a full moon after all. Lu Zhengan naturally didn't dare to put her alone on the small bed, and after washing the father and daughter, the family of three lay side by side.

Lu Xingyi was still in the stage of eating and sleeping, washed and took off the cotton clothes that had been wrapped around her body for a day, and fell asleep in less than a quarter of an hour.

Song Huaishu leaned on Lu Zheng'an's arms, thinking of the old lady Ji who had poured out her heart and lungs for them, and he couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

Lu Zhengan, who was originally a little drowsy, felt that Song Huaishu didn't seem to be asleep. Reaching out and patting him on the back, he asked, "What are you thinking?" Why don't you sleep yet? ”

Hearing this, Song Huaishu couldn't help but say: "It's nothing, it's just that as soon as Mrs. Ji and Mama Zhang left, they felt that the house was suddenly half empty, and they were somewhat uncomfortable. ”

At the mention of Mrs. Ji, Lu Zhengan opened his eyes. "People are not all gathered and scattered, and there is nothing to be sad about. And when the old lady left, I said that I would take you and my daughter to see her in the future. Time flies so fast, and we'll see you again soon. ”

Hearing Lu Zhengan say this, Song Huaishu didn't want to say anything more, so he leaned into Lu Zhengan's arms and closed his eyes obediently.

On the sixth day of the eighth lunar month, early in the morning, the two elders of the Song family took a carriage to the small courtyard of the Lu family. Knowing that there were a lot of things to bring, Song Xiren deliberately drove his mule cart over when he came.

When everything is packed, I find that walking on a full moon is no different from moving.

Because it was cold early on the mountain, Song Huaishu and Lu Zhengan were worried that Lu Xingyi was too young to stand the temperature difference between morning and evening, so they didn't carry her out much.

Now as soon as she went out suddenly, looking at the colorful world outside, she only felt that her small eyes were almost not enough.

Seeing Lu Zheng'an holding his daughter reluctantly, Song Huaishu was both helpless and funny. He stepped forward and took the child into his arms and comforted: "We only live for five or six days, and it's not that we won't come back, so you don't have to be so reluctant." Besides, if you really miss your children, you can go at any time. ”

"Well, I know. It's too sunny at this time, so it's just right for you to go back while it's warm. As he spoke, Lu Zhengan turned his head to look at Song Lan, who was smiling and groaning on the side, and said apologetically: "I've been troublesome to my mother these days." ”

"It's all polite words from the family, since the girl fell to the ground, you are taking care of their grandfather and son. Let them stay for a few days, and you will have a good rest. Alright, it's going to be noon soon, so we'll go back first. ”

With that, Song Lanshi took the lead in getting into the carriage, and after reaching out to take Lu Xingyi in Song Huaishu's hand, he entered the carriage first.

After sending away Song Huaishu and Lu Xingyi's father and daughter, Lu Zhengan only felt that the entire courtyard was empty and there was no trace of popularity.

However, there is still a lot of work to be done at home, and he is not allowed to think too much.

Lu Zhengan tied up the cabbage in the yard and went to the mountains to pull firewood for two days, and after the firewood shed was stuffed, Lu Zhengan went to the town to take a look at his daughter and Song Huaishu.

I haven't seen him for two days, as soon as Lu Xingyi heard Lu Zhengan's voice, his little mouth pouted, and he looked like he was going to cry or not, and the distressed Lu Zhengan's tears were about to fall.

Song Huaishu looked at his daughter's expression, and couldn't help but be a little funny. Stretched out his hand and nodded her little nose, and said helplessly: "I have been playing well at my mother's house these days, why did she feel like she had been wronged as soon as you came." ”

"It's not that I've been wronged, it's just that I haven't seen me for two days." As he spoke, Lu Zhengan kissed Lu Xingyi on the cheek, and when he saw the little girl grinning again, Lu Zhengan couldn't help but laugh along.

After playing with Lu Xingyi for a long time, and listening to Song Huaishu tell some interesting things about his daughter, the corners of Lu Zhengan's curved mouth never let go.

Seeing that the time was about to come, Lu Zhengan reluctantly left the small courtyard of the Song family. After going to the lo-mei shop to buy some cooked food, Lu Zhengan went to the wine store to buy a jar of burnt knives, and he didn't return home and came directly to Lu Changgen's house.

When they saw Lu Zheng'an coming through the door, Lu Changgen and his wife were still a little surprised, and beckoned him into the house to talk.

"Auntie, I'm a little greedy for the Shuiluo bun you made, and it just so happens that Huaishu and my girl are not there, so I'll come over and have a meal."

"Wow, what's the bother. Okay, you two talk, I'll do it for you. ”

Lu Yang knew that Lu Zhengan was a stubborn person, and he didn't bother to nag him anymore when he came to the door. went out and called Lu Yingchun, who was playing outside, to come back and light the fire, so he rushed into the stove house to work.

Lu Changgen glanced at Lu Zhengan, who had been smiling all the time, and knew that he must have something to say when he came over. So he didn't go around the bend with him, but directly opened the door and asked, "Is there something wrong?" ”

Hearing this, Lu Zhengan looked up at Lu Changgen and nodded, and said with a smile: "In the end, I can't hide it from Uncle Changgen, I want to tell you something." ”

Seeing Lu Changgen nodding, Lu Zhengan continued: "It will be the Mid-Autumn Festival in a few days, and I plan to take the dried peaches we made to go outside for a run and try how the market is." In the past few days, Huaishu has taken the girl to the full moon, and there is no one at home at night, so I have to bother you to help me with my heart. ”

"You're alone? Where are you going? As soon as Lu Changgen heard that Lu Zhengan was going out, he immediately asked.

"Let's go to Linzhou City first. Linzhou City is the closest to us, and it is enough to go back and forth for three days. ”

When Lu Changgen heard Lu Zhengan say this, he nodded, remembering that Lu Zhengan was alone outside, and he was a little relieved after all. So, he said to him, "It's okay to go out for a walk, but it's still a little unsafe for you to be alone." Your Zhengting brother is in Linzhou, and you can go to him after you go. With him to take care of you, it's better than you alone. ”

Lu Zheng'an knew in his heart that Lu Zhengting's life in Linzhou was not very good, otherwise, when Lu Yang went to visit him and his pregnant daughter-in-law, he would not have come back angrily.

However, since Lu Changgen has mentioned Lu Zhengting, he is also sincerely thinking about him. replied, "Let's see when the time comes, if I need to go to Brother Zheng Ting's help." ”

Chapter 91

Lu Zheng'an's decision was made suddenly, and he did not have time to discuss it with Song Huaishu. After talking to Lu Changgen, the next day it was just dawn, and Lu Zhengan went to Hualong Town again.

After telling Song Huaishu about the matter of wanting Linzhou City, seeing that his brows were tightly knit, Lu Zhengan couldn't help but be a little worried that Song Huaishu would oppose his decision.

Fortunately, Song Huaishu only hesitated for a moment, then nodded, and then looked at Lu Zhengan with a blank eye and asked, "Then, you may be able to come back before the Mid-Autumn Festival?" ”

Seeing Song Huaishu's reluctant appearance, Lu Zheng was full of guilt, took the person into his arms, and said softly: "Linzhou City is not far from us, and we will come back in three days." Today, on the eighth day of August, I will go over to see how the situation is, whether it is good or bad, I will definitely come back before the Mid-Autumn Festival to spend the holiday with you and your daughter. ”

Lu Zhengan did what he said, and when he said this, Song Huaishu couldn't bear it anymore and was worried, so he could only nod his head. "Okay, but the outside is not as good as at home, after you go out, don't be reluctant to eat flowers, you must take care of yourself."

Song Xiren, who was on the side, heard that Lu Zhengan was going to Linzhou for a trip, and he was a little relieved. I wanted to go with him, but I was rejected by Lu Zhengan.

"I'm going to be there for at least three or four days, and I can't do it without a laborer at home. And you'll have to take care of the shop over there, so I'll go by myself this time. ”

Song Xiren looked back at the old and young behind him, and he could only agree. It's just that he was worried that he would go out alone, so he carefully instructed Lu Zhengan several times. It wasn't until Song Lan's family next to him hated him and yelled at him twice that Song Xiren gave up

"Remember what your father said, the poor are rich, don't be afraid to spend money when you go out. Although our family is not very rich, we are not short of those two money. ”

Hearing this, Lu Zhengan nodded. After Lu Xingyi woke up and played with her for a while, Lu Zhengan left the Song family.

just went out alone, Lu Zhengan only brought a back basket in addition to a change of clothes, and the back basket was full of dried peaches. Lu Zhengan originally only planned to bring ten taels of silver with him, but after hesitating for a moment, he finally took another ten taels of silver and deliberately found a piece of cloth and sewed it on the inside of his underwear.

After everything was packed, Lu Zheng'an slept peacefully all night. On the ninth day of the first month of August, before dawn, he came to Hualong Town with a basket on his back.

Because the festival is approaching, there are not a few traders who go back and forth to Linzhou City to do business. Lu Zhengan asked only three waves of hawkers who were driving big cars at the entrance of the town, and found a big car going to Linzhou. After some bargaining with the boss, he finally paid 200 wen and got into the car with a backpack.

The owner of the car is surnamed Zhang, and he is a fruit seller. He is a strong man, with a very loud voice like a Hong Zhong, and a full beard, which gives people a very fierce feeling.

Although Boss Zhang looks like he doesn't get along with people from the outside, he knows that he is a very straightforward man when he really chats about the world.

The carriage was full of baskets of back cars, which were all melons and fruits trafficked by Boss Zhang from the south. Lu Zhengan sat in the car, listening to what Boss Zhang had seen and heard outside all these years, holding his backpack and listening with relish.

Xu has never been so happy with others, Boss Zhang's chatbox has never been closed, and when it came to dinner, he enthusiastically took out the flatbread and meat he brought and shared it with Lu Zhengan.

However, you can't have the heart to harm people when you go out, and you can't do without the heart of guarding against people. Lu Zheng'an declined Boss Zhang's invitation, but only bought a few dry food to satisfy his hunger when he passed through the market town.

Boss Zhang walks outside all the year round, and he is naturally not stupid. understood that Lu Zhengan might not be at ease with him, so he smiled and didn't care about it. The two talked and chatted until the evening of the second day, when they came to Linzhou City.

When he arrived at the gate of Linzhou City, Boss Zhang asked Lu Zhengan to get out of the car.

Boss Zhang stood on tiptoe and looked at the dense heads in front of him, turned his head sideways and whispered to Lu Zhengan: "When you enter the city, this group of officials will ask you what you are doing in the city?" All you have to do is say you're visiting relatives in the city. ”

Seeing Lu Zhengan's blank expression, Boss Zhang looked up and saw that there was no official and explained in a low voice: "Because you have to pay taxes when you enter the city, if you say that you are doing business, you will have to pay several big sums more than ordinary people." You don't have a lot of stuff with you, and if you say you're going to the city to visit your relatives, they probably won't be suspicious. ”

As he spoke, the two of them had come to the gate of the city. Lu Zhengan registered his place of origin and name with the clerk with Boss Zhang, and paid three big money to enter the city, and then he was released into the city. And Boss Zhang couldn't hide it, and it took 20 copper plates for one person and one car to put them in.

Boss Zhang, who entered the city, touched the money bag painfully and couldn't help but curse in a low voice, glanced at Lu Zheng'an, who had a calm face, and said helplessly: "It's all a group of bloodsuckers, how much does Lao Tzu's truckload of goods sell?!" Hardly gave these grandsons twenty big bucks. ”

In this regard, Lu Zhengan didn't know what to say, and after a few words of comfort, he followed Boss Zhang to a big car shop. However, after Lu Zheng'an saw the environment in the cart shop and all kinds of complicated smells, Lu Zhengan carried the basket out of the room, and after finding the second child in the store, he reopened a room, and asked for a bucket of bath water and a few side dishes.