Chapter 8 Getting better

Author: Lian Xiaoai

Chapter 8 Getting better

Five days passed in a flash, and both Cheng Xue and Li Hui were getting better.

Every morning, Li Hui would take Li Heng out for exercise, jog around the village and then come back for dinner. After dinner, he would go to work and come back in the evening.

Cheng Xue teaches three children how to read at home, tidying up here and there, and the day passes.

After drinking the decoction for five days, my body obviously improved.

Last time I came to town with Li Heng, it took half an hour. This time I only had one stick of incense. And I carried more than six kilograms of stuff on me, so I didn't feel tired.

When entering the city, first go to Sitong Bank. This is what Li Hui specifically asked the manager of the forest farm.

The bank was opened by the Liangyan court. Although the price is higher, it is guaranteed and will not turn the banknote into waste paper in an instant.

With her banknotes in hand, she felt relaxed and started buying.

Different from the last time I came to town, this time I was shopping around, but I wasn’t reluctant to search.

Cotton, cotton cloth, big bathtub, roast chicken, pork, river carp, vegetables, seasonings, roasting knives...

The forest farm was closed today, so Li Hui asked Dong Cheng and Guo Dake to come over to work.

As modern people, we really can't bear to take a bath every few months. So we decided to remove the kang in the first room at the west end, build a firewall, and turn it into a bathroom.

I bought a lot of meat, and I am grateful for what happened last time.

It was the same mule cart we hired last time. The driver remembered her and said hello:

"Young lady, you seem to be more energetic today. Are you in good health?"

"Please bear with me. It's much better."

The driver helped to load all the things into the car and went to the steward to register and obtain the license plate.

They have to record every trip they make, and not just anyone can be a driver, so they need to know the details and have a guarantor.

Cheng Xue put cotton, cotton cloth, vegetables and other items into the bathtub.

This not only saves space, but also makes the bathtub stable.

After leaving the city, the driver chatted with her and told her a lot about recent events in other villages.

Why did the daughter-in-law from this village go back to her parents' home, the sisters-in-law from that village got into a fight, and the house in another village was set on fire during the dance...

They talked about all the topics, either the parents were short-lived, or they were dancing to the gods and inviting immortals.

She just listened happily and occasionally expressed her personal opinions.

"The young lady is right. This mother's family is not strong-willed, so her husband's family will not take her daughter-in-law seriously. Anyway, if the old Zhao family treats my daughter like this, I will definitely not be able to do it."

"How old is the eldest brother's daughter?"

"How can I have a daughter? I have six boys in my family."

Well……

With one more, you can summon the dragon.

After chatting and laughing, we returned to Wanghe Village. Just like last time, the mule cart took a detour home. I helped carry things into the house and asked for a bowl of water. I guess I talked too much.

Cheng Xue watched him drive away, then went to the study to hide the banknotes.

They didn't know the price of a house in the county, but they decided to exchange it for 500 yuan to spare, preferring more than less.

Regardless of the amount of money left behind, two betrothal gifts, two dowries, and going to Beijing to take the exam all cost money.

The gossip I heard today is basically the mother-in-law teasing her daughter-in-law. She has two daughters, and she needs to be capable to support her daughters.

Looking at the medical books on the table, I decided to start studying after I was busy for a while, and first thoroughly read the only book on gynecology.

When women from wealthy families get sick, they tend to hide their illnesses and avoid medical treatment. But if the doctor is a woman, there is no need to worry, and she can talk about anything.

The study was locked again and returned to the main room. Li Yue was looking at the pork belly on the stove with the corner of his mouth twitching.

"Mom, why did you buy so much meat? It's a lot of money."

By visual inspection, it weighed more than ten kilograms, and I got more than one tael of silver.

"It's rare that you, Uncle Dong San and Uncle Guo, come to our house for dinner. There is enough meat to eat. What's more, it's cold, so we can hold it in. The leftovers are stir-fried with heavy salt. I'll put some in the cooking later to make it more fragrant!" Cheng Xue said as he spoke.

Cut meat.

In order to make children fatter, you must not just think about it, but put it into action.

"Tangtang, you take Tiedan to pick beans and collect the racks along the way."

"Oh, okay."

Li Yue went out to work, and Cheng Xue brought a big basin, spread it with a thick mat, put Li Huai in it, and asked Li Tian to sit outside and watch.

After weaning, Li Huai obviously ate a lot of food. Although he ate a very simple diet, he could eat less than half a bowl of millet soup with egg yolk in one meal.

Watching the baby while cooking makes me feel at ease.

The braised pork and fish are stewed first, then the remaining meat is fried in a small stove, and the oil and meat are put into the jar.

Li Yue picked back three baskets of beans and two baskets of eggplants, all of which were piled in the yard. Cheng Xue took the pots and went out to pick them, leaving the remaining shredded vegetables and pickled garlic eggplants.

Stocking up on vegetables is a habit inherited from our ancestors. She can carry it forward and add some variety.

"Hey, Tiedan Niang is busy!"

The patriarch Li Fang opened the door and entered the courtyard as he spoke. Cheng Xue pointed to the bench beside him and said:

"Second uncle, sit down, what's the matter?"

Five whole days passed after that day. I thought the old man could bear it no longer, but he came in a hurry.

Li Fang said "Alas" heavily and deliberately said sarcastically:

"Talk in the yard? What are your new rules?"

Under Xu Geng's "vigorous publicity", almost everyone in the village knew that the four children of the Li family were named without any genealogy.

Cheng Xue focused on picking beans and eggplants without looking up.

"Second Uncle's chatter is really interesting. What are the rules and regulations? Old farmers are so particular about it. If Second Uncle is not used to it, let's go into the house and talk. I'm just busy cooking."

"You've already said all this, why should I enter the house? Let's just say this."

"Ah, that's okay." Cheng Xue continued to work, still not looking at him.

Li Fang could not have an attack and could only sulk secretly.

"That's it. Tiedan is 7 years old in the Chinese New Year. When do you plan to send him to the clan school? What I mean is to send him to the clan school tomorrow. The sooner the better, the less tiring he will be."

Cheng Xue raised her head this time, pretending to be sorry and said:

"Thank you, uncle, but this kid is uncertain and I can't send him away. Yesterday, I filled the rat hole in the barn with water and asked me to give him a good beating."

Filling the mouse hole was indeed a thing, but she didn't do it, and continued to fill it along with him.

Li Fang rolled his eyes and waved carelessly——

"If you are seven or eight years old, there is no child who doesn't want to be scolded by dogs. Just don't worry about your child..."

"Forget it, I won't give it away." Cheng Xue interrupted him, "If he touches or drops the things in the clan school, I have no money to compensate."

"It's okay, why are you worried about me being there?" Li Fang insisted.

I don’t worry because you’re here!

Cheng Xue curled her lips and continued to shake her head.

"No, second uncle, wait for another two years for him to make a decision. I am sick now, and I have spent a lot on medicine. If he wants to create some unwarranted famine for me, I can't bear it."

If this old guy hadn't been surrounded by talented people, he wouldn't have been able to be the leader of the clan or be in charge of the clan's science. He looks smart, but in fact he doesn't have much foresight. He puts all his little calculations on his face and treats everyone as a fool.

"It's not that serious, you see..."

"Second uncle, I'm really busy today. I won't chat with you anymore. I have to go cook first."

After Cheng Xue said that, she stood up and left without giving him a chance to stop her...
Chapter completed!