Rebirth Farmhouse

Chapter 256

On the second day, Xiurong followed Xiuyao and Qin Decai back to Taoyuan Village, and at lunchtime, someone suddenly heard someone rushing into the courtyard and shouting loudly, "Father, mother, our Xiuqin gave birth, big fat boy, eight catties! "

Upon hearing this, Liu said joyfully, "Oh, Xiuqin is born."

Usually, the child comes to her natal family to announce the good news on the first day after her third bath, which means that Xiuqin was born on the fifteenth day of the winter solstice.

The whole family greeted them happily, Bai Xun'an kowtowed when he saw the elder, Qin Dafu hurriedly stopped him, and said joyfully, "How much is it?" He didn't hear clearly just now.

Everyone shouted: "Eight catties!"

Liu said happily while saying: "Bajin is a big boy." Xiuqin must have suffered a lot, and she felt sorry for her daughter, and she didn't know if her mother-in-law took good care of her.

While talking, everyone carried in the cakes that Bai Xun'an had brought. There were nineteen big cakes with red dots in total. Each one weighed two jin, and they were filled with chestnuts, red dates, and peanuts.

Xiuqin was the eldest child born on the night of the fifteenth day, and because it was the night of the full moon, his grandfather was so happy that he gave him a nickname on the spot, Yuanyuan.

Xiurong smiled and said, "That's not a fat, round and soft pastry."

Liu Shi said angrily: "Hurry up and help mother prepare." She said to Bai Xun'an: "Talk to your father, I will cook two dishes for you and boil a pot of wine."

Bai Xun'an hurriedly said: "Mom, there's no need, I'll eat whatever we eat today, and I'll be back later."

Liu Shi thought it was the same, she said: "Then I'll prepare the wedding eggs."

My family now raises chickens, so the eggs naturally don't need to be as laborious as in previous years.Mrs. Liu calculated that her daughter would have to eat eggs during her confinement period, but there were too many eggs and it was not easy to get them on the road, so she led Xiuyao and Xiurong to pick up 49 eggs.The husband's family sends happy cakes, and the mother's family returns happy eggs, no matter how many, they must end with nine.

After eating, Bai Xun'an left immediately, and made an appointment to deliver Tommy to the Qin family the next day.

Xiuyao sent Bai Xun'an out of the village, but seeing that he did not return the same way, she shouted: "Brother-in-law, you are going the wrong way."

Bai Xun'an said: "No way, I'll drop by to meet a friend." As he spoke, he drove the donkey cart away.

Xiuyao wondered in amazement, when she came here she was afraid that she would leave in the middle of the night, why would she go back in the middle of the night, and go to meet a friend again, not sure when she would be home.When she got home, she told her parents that they were only studying as son-in-law, so there would naturally be entertainment in this regard, so she didn't say much.

On the second day, Qin Dafu went to Zhifang to drive the donkey cart in person, and first took the big cake to Liu's house to announce the good news. Mrs. Li packed up a bunch of things, including many children's toys and clothes. Qin Dafu brought back and took Xu Erni He also took her home and asked her to go to Baijiatuan with her mother-in-law the next day.

The cake was sent out with great joy, and others also returned the gift. Everyone knew that the eldest daughter of the Qin family had a girl, and some people knew that the elder sister of the fourth girl married and gave birth to a fat boy, so they all came to follow the gift.

For a while, people came to Lao Qin's house in an endless stream. Seeing so many people coming, Mrs. Zhang was happy again, thinking it was a face.

The Liu couple didn't expect there to be so many people, so Xiuyao asked them to write them down one by one.

At night, Mrs. Liu packed up a bunch of things, all of which were children's clothes, the customary little hoarding made by the grandmother for the little grandson, like a small bag that slips on from the top.Other tiger-headed hats and tiger-headed shoes are naturally not lacking. Liu's needlework is good, now that he has free time, he can do whatever he wants, but he envies a lot of people.

In addition, there are prescribed items for Tommy: millet, noodles, eggs, and brown sugar. The noodles are the kind of dried noodles that are specially bought at Jishang.

There was a full basket of eggs, and six of them wore little red hats, implying that they would wear high hats for growing up and becoming officials, but they were glued on by red paper.

Others have a pair of trotters and two pullets.

In the homes of ordinary people in the countryside, the Qin family brought generous gifts, showing how much they valued their daughter.Many daughters in the village were envious. Originally, the old Qin's family was too poor and treated their daughter badly, but after the family was separated, Qin Dafu and Liu's were extremely delicate to their daughter, and they didn't lose face.

In the families of those who have not yet separated, some people inevitably mutter that they will always think of separating from the old Qin's family.

Because Xiuyao had a lot of things to do, she didn't go with her parents. She just went to her grandma, grandpa, and eldest sister-in-law according to the regulations.

Grandpa's gift is a small wicker basket made for the little grandson, with millet inside, and a small gift hidden in the millet.If you are particular, if your family is rich, you can put silver ornaments, and ordinary people just mean the same thing.For example, the silver lock of the carp jumping over the dragon gate, or a bracelet, or a small toy.

What Qin Dafu sent was a small silver lock that was about to be enshrined as a marquis. It was very exquisitely crafted, and Qin Ye bought it from Feng's silver shop when he asked Qin Ye to deliver the goods to the county.

In addition, Mrs. Zhang also sent two kinds of needlework, small bibs and socks for the children.

The second room Qin Ergui left her husband, but she had already prepared a small toy, Qin Chan and Xiuli also bought two small toy together, although it was not worth the money, it was from the heart, Liu Shi was very happy.

Sanfang accepted the happy cake, but didn't return anything, presuming that he was too hasty and unprepared.Liu knew that she was just an excuse. Everyone knew about Xiuqin's pregnancy, so the gifts were naturally prepared in advance, and no one's mother-in-law announced the happy news before starting to prepare.

But Mrs. Liu naturally didn't care about her little things, even if she and Second Aunt didn't give anything away, Xi Bobo would still give it to them, after all, it was a matter of etiquette.

Liu Shi said to Xiuyao: "You two stay at home and watch the house, don't move around."

Xiuyao smiled and said: "Mother, don't worry, my brother Qin Chan is at home."

Before dawn on the second day, Qin Dafu drove to Baijiatuan with Liu Shi, Xu Erni and a cart full of gifts.

Parents were not at home, Xiuyao and Xiurong were tossing a little hard, and they went back to sleep again.

I don't know how long it took, Xiuyao suddenly heard a voice from the door, she thought it was the third sister who got up, but when she turned around, Xiurong was sleeping more soundly than her.

At this time, the parents and sister-in-law are not at home, and the eldest brother and the others cannot get away in the weaving workshop, so there can be no one else in the house, could it be a thief?

Xiuyao hurriedly pushed the third sister lightly, signaling her to keep quiet, then took out the sharp scissors from the sewing basket on the window sill, and quietly put them on the ground.She was about to open the door to take a look, but who knew that the door opened suddenly, and she saw the third aunt coming in, Xiuyao hurriedly took back the scissors that almost stabbed her.

The third aunt glanced at them, and said sarcastically: "You are really the fate of Miss Qianjin, you haven't woken up yet."

Xiurong said unhappily: "Third Niangniang, you don't even call the door when you come."

The third aunt smiled and said, "I yelled, you came in without hearing me while you were asleep."

Xiurong was strange, she remembered that she had clearly closed the door, how did San Niangniang come in?
The third aunt said: "Oh, I have something to do at home. Let me borrow some fine noodles. You guys are sleeping, so I scooped up two liters myself." She pointed to the noodle pocket, carried it on her back, and was about to leave.

Xiurong said angrily: "Mistress San, that's at least five liters, where is two liters? You'd better wait for my mother to come back and ask for it." Then she went to grab the pocket.

If it is someone else, forget it, but she is the third aunt, and she didn't give a gift in return after giving it to Daxi.

It's good for her, it's really annoying to pick and choose that the cake is not big enough, why not two catties.

Although the third aunt is strong, but Xiurong and Xiuyao are two people, Xiurong stopped her, so Xiuyao carried the noodle bag to the west, poured it into the noodle jar, and then took the noodle bag back.

The third aunt turned blue with anger, "Sannier, Yaoyao, I have agreed with your mother."

Xiuyao said unhurriedly: "Third Aunt, if you agree, you can wait for my mother to get home before taking it."

Xiurong also said: "We are going to feed the pigs too, we have to close the door."

The third aunt sneered, "Yo, this is a separation, live well, don't look down on relatives."

Xiuyao smiled and said, "Third aunt, you are not our relative." Seeing that the third aunt really looked like this, she laughed again: "You are from our family, and you are not the same as relatives. Third aunt, my sister's happy pastry It’s delicious. It’s a big happy pastry that has been beaten with flour for a long time, even if it’s not, the food tastes sweet.”

The third aunt said disdainfully: "It's average, it's not that delicious, it's not as good as the one from my grandma Juanjuan's."

Xiurong snorted and said: "That's it. Everything in Xiuting's family is delicious, but you have to give ten catties of noodles to give you a piece of cake. Our family gives you everything for nothing." Call Xiuyao to lock the door.

Ever since the family split, the third aunt has been crazy. She sends all the things in the house to her mother's house, and she never leaves her mother's house all day long. One mouthful and one mother's house are a hundred times better than the old Qin's family.But in fact, her second elder brother lived here for nothing, eating and drinking, making money and spending it by himself.

It had been several years, and the third aunt hadn't given birth to a son yet, and the Zhang family was worried about Qin Sanshun, but the third aunt said there was no rush, and her natal family would find the Xian family to forget it, saying that there were at least five sons in her life.

Seeing the third aunt leave, Xiurong and Xiuyao locked the door and went to the farm.

The farm is now also a single family, supervised by Qin Decai and another young man, and it costs [-] yuan a month.

Seeing the two sisters leave, the third aunt snorted coldly, picked up a stone and threw it on the two black-painted wooden doors, making a bang.The door is very solid, with several layers of paint. According to the painter, ordinary knives can't break it, so the stone didn't leave any scars, just a little dust.

The third aunt spat out angrily, and then went to find the second aunt.

The second aunt has been more honest recently, but she is also relatively lazy. She basically doesn't do any work, so she just stays at home and forces Qin Ergui to buy her snacks all day long.

Seeing the third aunt coming, the second aunt let her go to the kang.

The third aunt said with a smile: "Second sister-in-law, what is there to stay on the kang, such a small broken room, let's talk outside in the sun." She looked around, Qin Chan and Xiuli were weaving, Xiumei was learning needlework, The second sister-in-law took a small ladle of melon seeds and ate it by herself.

The second aunt also said yes, and pulled the cotton shoes down to the ground. Now that Qin Ergui and Qin Chan are making money, she just wants to enjoy life and doesn't like to do anything, let alone make money. Dai Yin.

Xiumei is doing chores at home.

The two sat down on the grass mound in front of the house, which was sent by Qin Dafu.

"Second sister-in-law, did you return the gift? That happy pastry." The third aunt asked.

The second aunt curled her lips, her nose was crooked, "Send me a fart, even if you give birth to a son, you won't have an asshole, and it's hard to say whether you will be able to support him or not, so cheer up."

The third aunt hurriedly asked her to whisper, "Second sister-in-law, who said no, she was so angry that she promised to lend me two liters of fine noodles. My natal uncle came to stay for two days, but the two dead girls refused." .”

"Hmph, two little vixens, they are pulling men home at a young age." The second aunt kowtowed melon seeds and gave them to the third aunt.

The third aunt grabbed a handful, put it in her pocket, grabbed another handful, ate it, and asked her what was going on.

The second aunt told the third aunt about the young master of the Feng family and a man named Qi Feng, but of course it was necessary to add fuel and vinegar.The third aunt became more and more enthusiastic as she listened, and the two murmured for a long time before saying, "Second sister-in-law, you live close to each other, so keep an eye on them."

The second aunt said bitterly: "I want to stare at them. He Er Dada worked for their family, producing and weaving for Lili, and he paid so little money. Not to mention, feeding pigs would rather find outsiders than us .”

How good would it be to give her three hundred dollars a month?
The third aunt also scolded: "That's right, you said that they don't go to their husbands at home, and they know how to spend money to save trouble. Why don't they give us money and avoid it? Could it be that if he has money, he belongs to his family? Without us two to help them After raising their children, they can still have that Xiuyao today, who spends all day with the widow Cao and Qin Decai's mother-in-law, but not with her own mother-in-law, and calls me aunt, a dead girl who is struck by lightning every day. "

When Qin Dafu spent money to avoid his husband, Qin Sanshun had the intention to ask his elder brother to help him avoid it, but Qin Dafu didn't take the initiative, and there was something urgent at home, so he didn't have time to say it.

Later, Qin Sanshun got angry at home, thinking that his eldest brother and sister-in-law didn't take the initiative to help him pay the money, and had to let himself go to the husband to suffer. The third aunt said that they did it on purpose and wanted him to suffer.He also said that the parents-in-law didn't care, and it was appointed that the big house would provide them with good food and drink, so he was even more partial to the big house.

"Second sister-in-law, you said that if parents hadn't quietly given them money, they would have the capital to do this and that? You see, now that they have money, parents also eat and drink with them. It's not all our money." Three Aunt said so.

The second sister-in-law was also moved, but she didn't dare to take any further action. Last time because of the glove incident, Qin Ergui almost divorced her when she came back. If it wasn't for the child's pleading, there would be no room for redemption.This time Qin Ergui spoke harsh words to her before leaving, if he dared to make trouble at home, he would know at that time, and he would definitely divorce her and return to her mother's house.

The third aunt said with a smile: "Second sister-in-law, you go to my house and sit down, it's really cold here."

The house where Qin Chan weaves has a charcoal stove, which Xiuyao gave him, and also gave him a tin pot to boil water for drinking.In addition, she originally wanted to give the coal, but the second aunt thought it was too little, so she refused to burn the earth dragon in the house, so Xiuyao let them spend the money in a fit of anger.But she only asked for half of the money. After all, Qin Chan and Xiuli were good. They weaved cloth, so they couldn't freeze their hands and feet.

The second aunt was a little hesitant, and the third aunt smiled and said: "Now we are far away, and you see me as an enemy, so I don't dare to come here all the time. Qin Baojin's family still has a few daughters-in-law who always go to my house to talk, my house is so lively No. It’s not like over there, people say that being an independent person, no one likes to come to their house, because they think they have a lot of money to show off, and they are willing to come to my house to talk, and they always ask why you don’t come. Let's go, his third uncle is here today, and Qin Baojin and his wife are also here, let's cook two dishes and drink two cups."

The second aunt was moved, she yelled into the house and went, Xiumei ran out immediately when she heard it, "Mother, third lady, I will go too."

Just as the second aunt was about to say no, the third aunt responded with a smile, and took her hand, "Xiumei is a big girl too, she's so handsome when she comes out, she's much prettier than that dead girl Xiurong."

Xiumei was delighted, she really felt like a beautiful girl like a flower, so she followed her.

As soon as the three of them left the yard, they saw a young man riding over and stopped at the door of Xiuyao's house.

The second aunt immediately pulled the third aunt, gestured and said it was Qi Feng.

The third aunt's eyes were shining, she was both contemptuous and jealous, judging by his appearance, it must cost a lot of money to be able to ride such a good tall horse, but his clothes are similar to theirs, without silk and satin.

But the appearance is very good-looking, although there are no silks and satins, he does not look like a countryman at first glance. He is sitting on a horse with a straight back, which makes people feel energetic at first glance, but he is cold and a bit unapproachable.

The third aunt was not afraid, she immediately went up and said with a smile: "Oh, what a coincidence, they all went to Sister Baijiatuan's house to send Tommy off."

Qi Feng didn't make an appointment with Xiuyao's family either, he just rushed over after getting a letter from Xiao Qi, so he didn't expect that there would be no one in their house.

Qi Feng said thanks, and wanted to turn his horse's head around and leave first. The third aunt smiled and said, "This is the home of my elder brother and sister-in-law. I am his third lady, and this is the second lady. Why don't you go to our house and wait until they come back?" come over."

Qi Feng said: "Thank you, Auntie, I'll come back another day." The same goes for Shahe Village first.

The third aunt did not give up, and asked him what he was doing here, and she could also help deliver the letter.

Qi Feng is not like Gu Ning, a child from a family like Gu Ning. Even if he is impatient, he will not show embarrassment to others. He will be polite in his words. Qi Feng doesn't like socializing and perfunctory. A bit stern, I really don't like Third Aunt's hospitality.

He was about to refuse to leave when Xiuli ran out and shouted, "Brother Qi Feng, my sister has gone to the farm."

(End of this chapter)