Reuniting old friends who have been friends for more than ten years brings endless bitterness and bitterness.
Although Jiang Susu and Jiang Xiaoxi are not biological sisters, they were the only two people left in Xiaolin Village back then. In addition, the two have had a good relationship since childhood, and now they are better than biological sisters.
Yunjing and others did not disturb the sisters' reunion and silently gave them space to be alone.
In the past, Jiang Susu never took the initiative to mention the tragedy in Xiaolin Village, but she talked a lot with Jiang Xiaoxi. She was heartbroken when she talked about the tragic death of her parents and family members, and gritted her teeth when she talked about the evil in Menghu Village.
She didn't want to tell that bad memory to her family, but Jiang Xiaoxi and she had the same experience. It could be said that the two of them were in the same boat, and they didn't have so many worries when they talked to each other.
In a person's life, the friendly relationship between childhood can best withstand the test of time. Although Jiang Susu and Jiang Xiaoxi have not seen each other for more than ten years, they are not unfamiliar at all when they meet again. On the contrary, the same experiences in their early years have warmed the two lonely hearts.
comfort.
It seems that all of a sudden I no longer feel lonely.
Jiang Xiaoxi has been in the world for more than ten years, experienced countless crises, killed people, and was hunted down. Her heart has been trained to be as hard as stone, but after meeting Jiang Susu, she seemed to be under great pressure.
Like a wronged little girl, she snuggled in her arms and cried about what she had experienced over the years.
In the final analysis, her strength, her indifference, and her hard-heartedness were just because she had no one to talk to. Now facing Jiang Susu, her sister, Jiang Xiaoxi suddenly took off all the disguises and put all the bitterness and suffering
The spicy food came out all at once.
They seemed to have endless things to talk about. They met again in the morning, and at noon, they ate lunch alone, and then continued to talk about their experiences over the years...
It wasn't until nightfall that they ended their conversation alone. The circles under their eyes were as red and swollen as peach blossoms.
In the evening, the two of them calmed down a little. Yunjing and his family gathered with Jiang Xiaoxi, and Jiang Susu introduced her family to her.
"Xiaoxi, this is my husband Yunshan. He is a good man and doesn't have much ability. But over the years, I have relied on him to support everything in the family, and I have never been wronged. Although we occasionally quarreled, we have never been in conflict with each other.
I blushed..."
"This is my eldest son Yunjing. He is eleven years old. He has been well-behaved and sensible since he was a child. He has hardly given me anything to worry about. Now he is studying in Niujiao Town. He even obtained a meritorious degree last year. He ranked first in the county examination. He has a long face.
You don't even know how happy I am, it's like a dream, reading, things I couldn't even think about before..."
"Then this is Yun Xi, my little daughter. Although she is small, she is very naughty, which often gives me headaches. I also have a second son named Yun Dong. He didn't come with me this time. He is also studying in the town.
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Listening to Jiang Susu's introduction to her family, and seeing them enjoying themselves happily, Jiang Xiaoxi felt extremely envious. A trace of loneliness flashed in her eyes, but she hid it very well.
Compared with Jiang Susu's ordinary life over the years, although her life was miserable, it was what Jiang Xiaoxi longed for. The same experiences and different fates, but once they were separated, she embarked on the bloody road of the rivers and lakes.
the road.
"Brother-in-law, Xiao Jing, Xiao Xi, our first meeting was too hasty. I didn't prepare any gifts. I will definitely make up for them in the future." Jiang Xiaoxi glanced at Yunjing's family and apologized.
Perhaps it was because the heart that had been lonely for many years found a relative, or perhaps because one day of talking to Jiang Susu released the inner misery, Jiang Xiaoxi's originally empty eyes regained a glimmer of life.
Hearing her words, Yunjing felt relieved. This aunt probably wouldn't commit suicide in the near future.
Yunshan was a little at a loss and said: "Ah... No matter what gift or not, we are all a family. No need to use it. With you here, Susu will not be alone in the future."
"Brother-in-law and second sister are very affectionate. Susu calls each other so affectionately," Jiang Xiaoxi said with a smile.
Although she was smiling, Jiang Xiaoxi felt a little bitter inside. She once had a husband who loved her dearly, but now she could no longer hear her husband's sweet words.
Yunshan suddenly blushed, and he was not good at words and murmured not knowing how to answer.
After so many years, a sister-in-law suddenly appeared, which really made Yunshan not know how to get along with her, and she seemed a bit cautious.
It was obvious that Yunshan was stupid. Jiang Xiaoxi, who had been in the world for many years, stopped teasing him. She looked at Yunjing and said, "Xiaojing, right? I didn't expect that the second sister's child is so old and looks so talented. I don't know how many girls there will be in the future."
I like it. I study well. I study well. If you are knowledgeable, you will not be easily deceived. How is it like me... Hey, let’s not talk about this. Your mother has had a hard life since she was a child. When you grow up in the future, you should respect her well. You know.
?"
She didn't recognize Yunjing as the man in black robe from last night. After all, he was Jiang Susu's only relative's child in the world, and she still loved him very much.
Yun Dingding nodded and said with a smile: "Auntie, thank you for your praise. Mother has paid so much for this family. She has worked hard day and night. As a child, there is no reason why we should not be filial to our children."
"You are a scholar after all, and what you say is nice," Jiang Xiaoxi praised, and then said to Jiang Susu: "Second sister, if you have such a son, you can enjoy the blessings in the future."
Yun Xi looked at Jiang Xiaoxi curiously and said, "Auntie, aunt, and me. When I grow up, I must respect my parents."
"Yes, there is also Xiao Xi. He knows how to honor his parents at such a young age. He is such a good child..."
The family chatted happily and almost ate. Jiang Susu hesitated for a moment, became concerned about Jiang Xiaoxi's future, and asked, "Xiaoxi, what are your plans for the future?"
The Tiger Village is gone, and the great revenge has been avenged. Jiang Xiaoxi has lost her life goal. She originally wanted to kill herself and pass away after the Tiger Village was destroyed. Now that her relatives have returned, her empty soul has regained some vitality.
But when Jiang Susu asked, she had never thought about the future, so she didn't know how to answer. She just shook her head and said blankly: "I don't know either."
"Xiao Xi, there is no way to fight and kill people. It sounds scary. You are still young, or... why don't we start a family?" Jiang Susu thought for a while and said.
No matter how strong a woman is, she will always be weak. But if there is a man, she can always have someone to rely on.
Knowing that Jiang Susu had good intentions, Jiang Xiaoxi shook her head and said: "Second sister, after my husband passed away, I never thought about marrying anyone else. You don't need to persuade me about this matter, but you are right about one thing, Jianghu.
, I am tired of fighting and killing over the years, and I don’t want to continue, but I haven’t figured out where to go next.”
"Well, if that's the case, Xiaoxi, why don't you go back with us then, go to Niujiao Town to settle down, and then slowly plan what you want to do? It's very close there, and as a sister, even though
I don’t have much ability, but I can still help you to some extent." Jiang Susu said with some hope.
In the past, Jiang Susu had no natal family, and she envied other women in the village who could often go back to her natal family. It would be great if Jiang Xiaoxi could move to Niujiao Town, so that she could move around frequently and have people to talk to, so that she would not be like before.
So lonely.
"Let me think about it, after all, I don't want to stay in this sad place anymore," Jiang Xiaoxi shook her head and said without giving a clear answer.
Seeing that his mother was a little disappointed, Yunjing smoothed things over and said, "Mom, aunt, let's not talk about this. We have to go back to Xiaolin Village tomorrow. Do we need to prepare anything?"
His interruption served as a wake-up call, and the family began to discuss arrangements for tomorrow.
When going to Xiaolin Village, I will definitely have to pay homage. The bones of my relatives may no longer be found, but Jiang Susu wants to build a grave for her parents, so she must prepare incense, candles, paper money, and a hoe.
The discussion was almost complete, and naturally Liu Dazhuang and the others went to help with the purchase of the things that needed to be prepared. It was late at night, and everyone had a rest. However, this night, Jiang Susu and Jiang Xiaoxi slept together, and the two sisters had the attitude of talking by candlelight.
Early the next morning, Yunjing and the others checked out of the room, had breakfast, packed up and headed to Xiaolin Village.
There are still wild rumors in Fengyang County about the destruction of Menghu Village, but most of the people from the rivers and lakes who gathered in the past few days have left one after another. I think it won't be long before Fengyang County will return to its former glory.
calm.
Without Menghu Village, the lives of the people here will be much easier in the future, and it is only a matter of time before the prosperity of more than ten years ago can be restored.
Xiaolin Village is located more than 20 miles away from Kuquan Town in the north of Fengyang County, not far from Crouching Tiger Mountain. In Jiang Susu's memory, when she was in Xiaolin Village, she could see Crouching Tiger Mountain when she looked up.
The Menghu Village originally occupied Wohu Mountain and was close to Xiaolin Village, so Xiaolin Village became the target of the Menghu Village to vent its anger.
Jiang Susu said that Kuquan Town was once a town that was not inferior to Niujiao Town, but due to the existence of Menghu Village, it has gradually declined over the years, and now it has become a small town with only a hundred households.
The town is full of ruins and abandoned buildings. The streets are desolate, overgrown with grass, and sparsely populated. It is difficult to imagine that this was once a prosperous town.
In the final analysis, the reason why this place became what it is now is all caused by Menghu Village. Even if Menghu Village is gone now, it is probably impossible to restore it to what it once was.
The spring water in Bitter Spring Town is bitter, undrinkable, and cannot even be used to water crops.
When passing by, Yunjing heard his mother and Jiang Xiaoxi talking about this, and checked the water conditions in Kuquan Town. He couldn't help but sigh, the people here really lived a hard life guarding the treasure mountain.
Those undrinkable well water and spring water are brine with a high salt content. After a little processing, you can get the precious table salt of this era!
But people here don't know how to extract salt from brine.
Salt and iron wine, these businesses can only be run by the officials of the Dali Dynasty. Therefore, although Yunjing understands the value of Kuquan Town, Yunjing has not made any plans at the moment. If he does not do well, he will get into a lawsuit. Also, here
It's too far away from Niujiao Town, and he doesn't have that much energy to take care of it at the moment.
The group passed through Kuquan Town, stopped for a while and continued to set off. At noon, they approached the destination of the trip, Xiaolin Village...