wedding dress

Chapter 192 Leisurely
That day Zhang Manting stayed for about an hour before leaving. As soon as he left, Xiaodong hurried into the house.Zhao Zhi leaned against the head of the bed, staring at the ceiling blankly, and asked her something, but she didn't say anything.

She was not so obstinate before, on the contrary, she talked the most.When she was studying in Jiyutang, she even had to talk about what she ate in the morning and what she dreamed about last night.

Xiaodong felt sad, but couldn't help worrying about her.

But in the evening, Mrs. Hu said that Zhao Zhi ate more in the evening than in the previous two days.

"Maybe it's a good thing." Hu speculated, "It's always good to be able to eat."

Maybe, but there is another possibility.If she made up her mind to break the pot and smash it, eat and drink what she should eat-and die when she is full-it is also possible.

If it wasn't for Zhao Zhi's affairs, Xiaodong felt that life in Suizhou was actually pretty good.

If you get used to it, living in a wooden building is quite interesting.The stairs always creaked when stepped on, as did the floor.The green bamboo mat unique to the local area is extraordinarily cool to sleep on. Xiaodong can't stand the cold at night, so he can't help but retract into Qin Lie's arms. When he wakes up in the morning, before he opens his eyes, he hears the chirping of birds outside. , mild and crisp.Dragging its long tail, the magpie jumped and moved among the branches of the tree outside the window, then suddenly spread its wings and swished into the sky.There are also many birds that Xiaodong can't recognize, with all kinds of beautiful feathers.The sun in the distance has not yet risen, and the surrounding mountains are quietly sleeping.

The people here are not like the capital, they all follow the rules.There was a loud yell in front of the gate, which could be heard clearly in the backyard.Mrs. Hu complained about "unruly" and "rough" at first, but she got used to it within a few days.Even she herself started talking loudly to people.

There is no way, because of the accent, sometimes a very simple sentence has to be repeated several times, and you have to shout loudly.Seventh sister-in-law asked Mr. Hu what vegetables he wanted to buy, and Mrs. Hu told him how many more items he wanted to buy. The two of you came and went as if they were arguing rather than discussing.Mrs. Qi couldn't understand what Mrs. Qi said, and Ms. Hu's voice was low and Mrs. Qi couldn't understand.Xiaodong suppressed a smile, and listened to them discussing vegetables, radishes, how much meat to cut, how many chickens to buy, and other trivial matters.Behind the house, Hongjing was talking to another servant about washing clothes separately.

In the distance, you can still hear the cries, yells, horses neighing, dogs barking on the street...

Xiaodong likes these various sounds.

Very real, very pure life.People here don't know how to intrigue, what they think is clearly written on their faces, there is no need to guess or doubt.

There are also all kinds of food in Suizhou.The frozen rice cakes I ate the morning before yesterday were exactly the same.Although it is called frozen rice cake, it is steaming hot, as white as snow, and as soft as cotton. You don't need to chew it after taking a bite, and you can feel the soft and moist rice cake melt in your mouth and you can swallow it directly.There are six or seven flavors in a plate, the crimson one is mulberry, the light green one is mint, the one is dotted with red beans, and the one is printed with chrysanthemum petals - it makes people reluctant to eat them.

Xiaodong also likes lotus leaf noodles and a cold dish she doesn't know the name of.The dish is a bit bitter, but it tastes delicious after eating. A few drops of vinegar and a few drops of sesame oil, it tastes really fragrant and crisp.

There are also minced meat, tofu, and wontons that are cooked together... Well, the things that can’t be named can be eaten as rice or vegetables.Qin Lie always poured three big spoonfuls of chili peppers on himself, and then he ate it with a large bowl in his hands, enjoying himself.Xiaodong didn't have the guts to try such a spicy taste, she felt a burning pain on the tip of her tongue just watching Qin Lie eat it.Of course, this kind of food is not exquisite, but it tastes very good - it is very homely, very filling, and very convenient. One bowl for one person can fill the stomach, and there is no need to divide several bowls and plates. Even rice and vegetables and soup are delicious. There is a bowl.

Qin Lie took her across the street, wearing the same clothes as the local girls, with a straw hat on her head.He took her hand, walked through the narrow alley, and stepped over the stone steps step by step.When crossing the river, the river bed was very shallow, and there were a few stepping stones protruding from the water. Qin Lie picked her up on his back and strode across the stones.Xiaodong hugged his neck nervously, she was very light, Qin Lie was as nimble as a goat, as if there was no other person's weight on his back at all.He leaped briskly, the river rushing below them.The mountains here are different from those in the capital.The mountains near the capital are more gentle, and because people often go for outings and incense, they appear lively and secular.The mountains here are steep and beautiful, and the trees are lush.There are unknown wild flowers blooming in the col, and the flowers are like small open umbrellas, graceful and graceful.As soon as the wind blows, those small umbrellas shake their heads and tails in the wind.

No matter where it is, the temple is always lively.There are many people doing business around the temple, selling food, looking at astrology, and selling all kinds of small things.Xiaodong sees everything fresh, even picks up the fence and gestures twice.Qin Lie pointed to the temple gate and said, "Do you want to go in and burn incense?"

"Alright."

After worshiping, I found that the people around me came to ask for a child.The statue above is a fairy in a white dress and a red dress, with a serene expression, kind eyebrows and a kind mother. There are a row of small clay dolls in front of the altar table, all dressed in clothes, with a naive look.Red men and green women stand in a row.Someone paid homage and went back with a little doll.Xiaodong felt curious, and Qin Lie explained to her in a low voice: "This doll is kept in the closet after taking it home, and it is provided for food on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar new year. There are women who have no children, and after taking the doll back home, they really give birth to a child." .”

"Is it really that smart?"

"Well. Look at the doll on the top, the one on the left, doesn't it look a bit old?"

It looks older than the one next to it. Although the clothes are still very bright, you can tell the old and new at a glance.

"This is the doll that was taken away. After that family gives birth to a child, we will return this doll." Qin Lie said with a smile, "How about we invite one too?"

Xiaodong was a little shy, but he also found it interesting: "Then... that's fine. What would you like?"

The male dolls were wearing red pockets, and the female dolls were wearing green gowns. They were white, fat and fat. They all stood there neatly with a smile on their faces.

"The same one." Qin Lie whispered.

"How can you be so greedy." Xiaodong couldn't make up his mind, looked around, closed his eyes, and touched whatever he felt.

She touched one, opened her eyes and saw that the clay doll was wrapped in a bright red pocket, and it turned out to be a male doll.

Qin Lie paid ten copper coins, and Xiaodong realized that the baby was not hugged for nothing.

She carefully hugged the doll in her arms, and Qin Lie told her not to turn back within a hundred steps, otherwise the doll will go back and won't follow.Xiaodong thought it was interesting, and sure enough, he kept walking outside without looking back once.

"You invited a doll too?" Yao Jinfeng said with a smile, "I invited one before, but it was just for fun." She took Xiaodong to look, and sure enough, she also had a doll at home, but it was a green doll. The girl doll in a small gown has pastries and snacks such as sesame cakes on a small plate in front of her, which children like to eat.

The two sat together and talked quietly, Xiaodong blushed, she was still a pure layman when it came to pregnancy and childbirth.Yao Jinfeng encouraged her with a smile.Maybe people have this kind of mentality. When they become relatives, they always want to hold the red line for the people around them.When she was pregnant, she always encouraged the people around her to have children.

"We... want to wait another year or two, I will be older and my body will grow longer."

"Well, yes, then you take good care of it. Let me tell you, this Empress Temple is really very spiritual."

Jinfeng gave Xiaodong all kinds of gadgets from Suizhou, almost all of which she liked.

There are also Yanzi and his three brothers and sisters, who almost took root in the Qin family and followed Zhang Ziqian all the time.Swallow is better, after all, she is a girl, so she is more restrained.Tusheng and Baocheng were inseparable. Zhang Ziqian wanted to write, and they were busy grinding ink. Zhang Ziqian wanted tea, and they poured water.When Zhang Ziqian wanted to read, they stood aside and watched.If eating, going to the toilet, and sleeping can also be done by the disciples, I believe they will definitely be willing to make up for him. If the disciples have done this, they really cannot be said to be insincere.Li Wanhe was really jealous—according to his original words: "Little rascals, I have raised you for so many years. I have worked hard without credit, right? I have never seen you be so filial to me."

Qin Lie comforted him not very sincerely: "It is said that foreign monks can recite scriptures. They have been fresh for three days. After these few days, they will definitely not be surprised."

But for now, they are still quite rare.

Zhang Ziqian will definitely not stay in Suizhou forever, that is to say, Tusheng and the others will also return to the capital together.And Yanzi—Xiaodong felt a little difficult when he thought about it.

It's not impossible to take her along, but—is it really good to do so?

The lesson from the past is not far away, and Yao Jinfeng is a living example.The capital city is too complicated, not suitable for Yao Jinfeng, and most likely not suitable for Yanzi.

Those questions can be put aside to think about later - only Zhao Zhi, her facts are causing headaches.

Zhang Manting failed to take the child with him when he left. That fat, pink little guy is now the baby bump in the whole yard.Nobody can dislike him.He loves to laugh, giggling.The small arms and legs are short, fat and tender, making people want to twist and pinch.Xiaodong bought a wave drum at the temple fair and came back to tease him, shaking the small drum in his ear, as long as the sound of thump, thud, the little guy turned his head left and right, looking for the source of the sound, his expression was so innocent and beautiful, It feels like your heart will melt.

Xiaodong began to feel that...it might be really good to have a child.Whether boys or girls, small noses, small mouths, small hands and feet, they trust you with all their heart, rely on you, grow up day by day, happily in the courtyard run.

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Woohoo, when I wanted to update this chapter last night, the dormitory was disconnected from the Internet, woohoo, my full attendance is gone. .Woohoo, I'm going to jump off the building. .

I'm going home on the train this afternoon, so I'll post today's portion during the day. .Because I won’t be able to access the Internet in the afternoon and evening, I can only return to my house tomorrow morning.

Hugs everyone, Beijing is very nice, I like it very much.But I prefer my own home.

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