Ruan Mingzi rejected Niu Sanyong, but it was not entirely a rugged mountain road from Niujia Village to Yuyuanpo, which was indeed a bit rugged. It was just to be careful for people, but it was a bit difficult for donkey carts.

She carried something on her back, and as she walked, she untied the floral cloth wrapped around her arm, revealing the crossbow that had been tied to her arm.

Ruan Mingzi was worried that the crossbow was too silly outside, so she didn't release it. She roughly tied it up with floral cloth. From the outside, it looked like a child's toy.

Now walking in the darkness of the mountain road, with such a crossbow on it, it can make people feel much more at ease.

Fortunately, God did not make things difficult for Ruan Mingzi. Apart from the vague sound of wolf howlings along the way, he did not encounter any danger. Ruan Mingzi arrived at Yuyuanpo without any danger.

But from afar, I saw a small figure squatting there in front of the old locust tree with a heart-warming heart at the entrance of Yuyuanpo Village.

Ruan Mingzi's heart skipped a beat, and she speeded up. When she looked forward, she was Ruan Mingyan.

The child didn't know how long he had been waiting here, but when he was pulled up by Ruan Mingzi, he looked up and showed a look of surprise and joy. His pair of black eyes could not cover the brilliance inside even the night could not cover the light inside.

“Ahhh…”

Ruan Mingyan let out a few "ah" and hugged Ruan Mingzi's waist.

Ruan Mingzi was both angry and a little moved. Although she was tired now, she had to take the opportunity to educate her sister.

She pulled Ruan Mingyan's hand away and said seriously: "Yanyan, wait for me later, and you will wait for me at home. There are many bad people outside, and it is getting dark now. If you encounter something, or the beasts in the mountains touch the mountain in the dark... what do you want me to do?"

Although Ruan Mingyan was young, she was smart and sensible. Seeing Ruan Mingzi so serious, she lowered her little head a little depressed.

Ruan Mingzi touched Ruan Mingyan's little head with some distress and said softly: "I know Yanyan is worried about me, but I am also worried about Yanyan. You can't do this in the future, do you understand?"

As he said that, he took out a piece of paper from his sleeve bag, peeled off a layer of paper from the outside, and stuffed it into Ruan Mingyan's mouth.

Ruan Mingyan chewed it in a daze, then she found that the candy in her mouth was actually sugar. She held the candy in her mouth and raised her head in surprise, blinking her big eyes at Ruan Mingzi.

Ruan Mingzi was amused: "Let's go, go home."

The two sisters held hands and went home. Ruan Mingzi took out an oil lamp from her bag like a treasure.

Just an oil lamp, Ruan Mingyan screamed silently with excitement.

Their house has been in dark for a long time, and when they do everything they do at night, they are all in the moonlight. Nowadays, there are some rainstorms that night, and the rest are sunny, with bright moonlight and you can see clearly in the house. When the autumn rain is over, you may be blind.

Now that there is an oil lamp, it’s much better!

Ruan Mingzi pursed her lips and smiled: "This is also for rights and interests. When I have time, I will go and make two more cups."

It was time to eat, and Ruan Mingzi went to the kitchen. Ruan Mingyan helped to set the fire. She used the fat oil she had made before, applied a layer of the pot bottom, and took out the yellow noodle cake she bought in the county town. She cut it thinly and spread it all over the bottom of the pot. The golden thin cake was fryed with oil, and the rich aroma almost filled the entire kitchen.

Ruan Mingzi put out the fried yellow noodle cake and put it on the plate she just bought today. Ruan Mingyan just moved the small stool and washed it carefully for a long time, and it was very clean.

Ruan Mingzi didn't brush the pot, so she fryed the remaining fat from the yellow noodle cake and served it. The two sisters ate it separately.

After dinner, Ruan Mingyan took the initiative to wash dishes. Looking at the little girl's back sitting on a dead wooden stake, Ruan Mingzi smiled with her lips pursed.

Life will always get better day by day.

...

The next day, Ruan Mingzi went to the Lu family with the half of the cloth in his arms.

Gao was rubbing clothes in the yard. Her house also had a well, so she didn't have to go far to the river to wash.

Seeing Ruan Mingzi coming to the door, Gao was very happy. He stood up and wiped his hands on the apron tied around his waist, and greeted Ruan Mingzi enthusiastically: "Girl Zi, what's wrong?"

"Aunt Gao, I want to ask you to help find out which aunt in the village is better in needlework. I will pay her to help make two clothes for me and Yanyan." Ruan Mingzi smiled sweetly with her head in her cloth, explaining her purpose.

Gao slapped her thigh: "You're looking for the right person. The mother of Lihua next door is very good at needlework. She helps the embroidery shop in the county to do some needlework. People praise her! I'll take you to find her."

Ruan Mingzi thanked Gao again, and Gao waved his hand with a smile: "You are so polite to your aunt, why are you polite to me? Your uncle happened to have a job in the county town, so he went there and brought your drawings with you. Then, let's see how much money those soldiers can pay."

This is also good news. Ruan Mingzi thanked Gao again. He heard Gao waved his hand quickly and said angrily: "Oh, you girl, hurry up and save money. You said don't be polite to your aunt. Besides, you will be angry if you say these outspoken words."

Ruan Mingzi knew that she was treating her sincerely, so she felt a little embarrassed and silently remembered the good things that Uncle Lu and Aunt Gao's family had towards her.

They were all neighbors, and Gao's apron was not taken, so he took Ruan Mingzi to the next door: "... My needlework is shameful, otherwise I would have done it for you and Yanyan... But Lihua's mother's needlework is really good, and the price is not expensive. Your Uncle Lu has clothes for guests, but I spent fifteen copper coins to ask Lihua's mother to help him. The stitches are dense and well-proportioned. Your Uncle Lu went out to see Master Guan without saying he was rude."

As he spoke, Gao and Ruan Mingzi had already stood in front of the wooden door next door.

Lihua's mother is skilled and diligent, but she married an unreliable man and lived a hard life. When her neighbors and villagers get along well, they sometimes get a little bit of it, which is considered to be a dedication.

Before I could knock on the door, I heard a man's scream and scolding from inside: "Where have you hidden your money?"

"That's the last little money in the family! I'll keep it for Lihua as a dowry!" the woman cried in a hoarse voice.

"Bah! It's just a money-losing guy, so why should she get a dowry? I'll go to the county tomorrow to see if there is someone who wants a concubine, and at least I can exchange it for some money!" Next was the sound of the man cursing and falling.

A complex look appeared on Gao's face, and he whispered to Ruan Mingzi: "Feng Gousheng, a dog guy, has always been playing with your third uncle and his group. He has been stealing all day long and has no regular businessman. He relies on Li Hua's mother to do embroidery work to support his family... I guess he lost money again! If he says something messy later, don't pay attention to him!"

Ruan Mingzi nodded.

Gao slapped the door heavily and shouted, "Lihua's mother, are you at home? If you have something to do, come to you!"

The woman in the room responded in a panic: "...I'm here, wait a moment!"

The sound of beating and scolding finally stopped. After a panic sound of footsteps, the wooden door opened a crack, revealing a woman's face, and a little purple on her forehead. She smiled a little embarrassedly: "Sister-in-law Gao, what's the matter?"

Ruan Mingzi listened to Lihua's mother calling Gao Shi's sister-in-law, and thought she should be younger than Gao Shi. However, looking at Lihua's mother's haggard face, she seemed to be seven or eight years older than Gao Shi.

Gao said angrily: "Feng Gousheng hits you again?"
Chapter completed!