Farmhouse Pastoral Notes

Chapter 57 Cousin
It was the beginning of August at this time, and it was the time when the enthusiasm was strong.

It has been two days since she came back from the town, and Chunqiu's small body has recovered long ago. Yang Li feels sorry for her, and in the past two days, she specially ordered Yuan to make some nutritious things for Chunqiu to nourish her body. This incident made Chunhua very happy. Taking advantage of Yang Li's absence, she always appeared beside Chunqiu. Chunqiu didn't understand what her second sister meant. Every time Chunhua came over, Chunhua would divide her supplements into two. One for Chunhua and one for herself.

At the beginning, Yang Lishi didn't know it, until recently Chunhua became fat with a double chin, and it was considered a revelation. Yang Lishi angrily stopped Chunhua's three dinners a day, and didn't let her eat until Chunhua lost weight completely.This is also the reason why Chunhua has been walking erratically for the past two days.

At this time, Chunqiu was wearing her starry clothes and lying on the rocking chair Yang Weibo made for Old Man Yang, holding a fan in her hand and enjoying the shade under the pear tree.The little life is so pleasant. "Third Sister, why don't you get up? Our cousin is coming soon. Don't you wonder what she looks like? We haven't seen her for several years." in the ears.Chunqiu waved his cattail fan without worrying, "Second sister, my cousin hasn't arrived yet, besides, even if my cousin arrives, Grandma will call us over, don't worry. I'll lie down for a while" Chunqiu said leisurely She said, without a hint of curiosity in her tone, anyway, she had no impression, and the cousin was also a vague figure in the memory of the original owner. Thinking of this, Chunqiu was not in a hurry, anyway, she didn't know her, so it was useless to worry. .

"Oh, you're right." Chunhua squatted next to Chunqiu, and nodded half-understanding, "What did you put on the stool? Can you eat it?" Chunhua's eyes unconsciously aimed, and suddenly saw Seeing the bowl of green things placed beside Chunqiu, regardless of whether the color is weird or not, his long-lost stomach growled again, and Chunqiu immediately stared at the thing in front of him with bright eyes.

"Mung bean soup, second sister, do you want to eat?" Chunqiu knew the meaning of his second sister's words without turning his head, and asked directly without turning his head.

"Yes, yes, I'm going to be starved to death by Grandma." Chunhua nodded in a hurry, and just wanted to reach out to take it, but before she did it, she seemed to think of something, and quickly stretched out her hand back.Chunqiu saw it in his eyes, and asked curiously, "What's the matter?" Chunqiu looked up and down the restless Chunhua, there was no one around here!

"No, no, is our grandma here?" Chunhua suddenly became cautious, and then thought of something, her tone was a little sad and angry, "Grandma won't let me eat, if she sees it, she won't let me eat."

"It's okay, this is to cool off the heat, Second Sister, grandma went to the entrance of the village to wait for her cousin in the morning, if she's not at home, she won't see you eating," Chunqiu said with some amusement, looking at the sad and unwilling Chunhua in front of him.

Sure enough, Chunhua's eyes lit up when she heard Chunqiu's words, and she quickly pressed her lips to Chunqiu's ear and whispered, "Is this true? Grandma is really not here?" After speaking, she glanced at Yang Li's room, It seemed that the whole person was extremely careful.

Chunqiu looked at the second sister who looked like an agent, and secretly covered the corners of her mouth, "Really, drink it quickly, grandma will be back soon."

"Hey" after Chunhua finished speaking, she picked up the bowl on the side and poured it directly into her mouth. In the blink of an eye, Chunqiu saw that there was no more than half a bowl of mung bean soup left. Chunhua squinted her eyes and said with a satisfied face "So comfortable."

Chunqiu: Can you feel uncomfortable?That's her special mung bean soup, which clears away heat and relieves summer heat!

At this time, Mrs. Yang and Li were under the big poplar tree at the head of the village, wearing a brand new taupe dress, pacing back and forth, looking around constantly, and looking up into the distance from time to time, the anxiety in his eyes was obvious.

After passing an ox cart that didn't require her to wait, Yang and Li's mood was once again lost, and her whole body was even more restless. She repeatedly reached out and grabbed the somewhat wide cuffs, unknowingly pulling out a lot of folds.

The sun was in the sky, and it was the time for the villagers who went to the fields to go home and prepare for lunch. Xingzi Niang was walking back with a hoe on her shoulders. When she saw Yang and Li under the poplar tree, she hurriedly greeted and shouted, "Ms. Yang, what are you doing here?" ?”

Hearing someone calling her, Mrs. Yang Li hurriedly turned her head, only to realize at a glance that she was an acquaintance. Greetings from Kyoko who came back.

"Yes, the field is busy, and the rice has not been planted yet. Mrs. Zhang Yang has a lot of people in her family, so she has already finished her work." Xingzi Niang smiled.

"Hey, my family is also tired as an adult, but it will be fine after finishing. By the way, it's such a big noon. Madam Xingzi, please go home and have dinner. Your family Xingzi is really capable. She has already prepared meals and is waiting for you at home." Let's eat." Mrs. Yang and Li still have something to do here, and she didn't care about chatting with Xingziniang, so she sent Xingziniang away. Seeing this, Xingziniang didn't care, and said a few words: It's far away, it's far away." Then he waved his hand and left with the hoe on his shoulder.

Watching Xingziniang leave, Yang Lishi took back that unnatural smile, her face became a little serious, her eyes stared at the distance, and she thought that the person sent by my nephew early in the morning was still there at noon. It didn't arrive, it wasn't that Yang Lishi was overwhelmed, something could have happened, the more Yang Lishi thought about it, the more impatient she became, and she couldn't control the trembling of her hands that were a little white.

At this time, Hu Zi just ran over to play, and when Yang Li saw it, he opened his mouth and called out, "Hu Zi, go ahead and have a look, is your Uncle Da Jin here?" Yang Li pointed to the distance, signaling Hu Zi to run Go and have a look.

"Hey, grandma, you wait, I'll take a look." Seeing grandma's eager face, Huzi didn't refuse, and as soon as he finished speaking, he raised his steps and ran forward. Mrs. Li couldn't see anyone anymore.

Yang Li then paced back and forth...

When Hu Zi ran back from the road, Yang and Li looked anxious, and shouted directly, "Have you come, Uncle Da Jin?"

"Here... come, soon... right there, right behind..." Huzi's voice paused because he was running fast, and finally he heard Yang and Li's side leaning on his knees and gasping for breath.

"Oh, that's God's blessing. Fortunately, nothing happened." After hearing this, Yang Li hurriedly folded his hands and bowed to the sky, chanting Amitabha all the time. You have to find it yourself.

"By the way, Grandma's good grandson, you've really worked hard today. Hey, here's the money for you. Go buy candy." When Yang Li heard what she wanted, her face was full of joy.He took out two copper coins from his pocket and patted them directly into Huzi's palm, signaling him to buy them at will.

"Hey, thank you grandma" Huzi held the money in his hand, his eyes narrowed, thinking about the salesman who had been selling goods in the village before and hadn't left, and he didn't care about talking to Mrs. Yang and Li. Go directly to the west exit of the village.But at this time, Yang Li's heart is full of her cousin and niece, so she doesn't care about the tiger who has run away long ago.

A small black spot appeared faintly on the road at the entrance of the village, and the black spot became bigger and bigger. Mrs. Yang and Li saw that it was Da Jin who was driving the ox cart and Chen Xiu'er who was sitting in the cart?

When the ox cart stopped at the entrance of the village, Mrs. Yang and Li trotted over, pulled Chen Xiu'er who had just got off the car, looked up and down, and said, "Oh, I'm looking forward to you, what happened on your way?" What's the matter? Why are you here so late?" Yang Li's tone was a little worried, and it took almost three hours to arrive after a journey of more than one hour.

"Hehe, it's nothing, Auntie, but the rope on the side of the bullock cart broke on the way. I was worried that something would happen if I rushed too fast, so I didn't worry." Da Jin scratched his head and smiled a little silly.

Mrs. Yang Li patted her thigh quickly when she heard this, and her tone was a little angry, "Is it all right? If something happens to this, I will explain to your mother. Hurry up and go back to my house. I will ask the old man to reinstall it for you." Mrs. Yang Li Looking at the half-broken rope, I became anxious immediately. You must know that the bullock cart is fixed by these ropes and wooden boards.He hurriedly urged Dajin to drive to their old Yang's house. Dajin originally planned to send his sister home directly, but seeing what Yang Lishi meant, it was probably useless, so he had to resign himself to his fate and drive the car to let Yang Lishi and Chen Xiu'er behind him The two walked behind.

Mrs. Yang and Li took a moment to look at the shy niece at the side, then pointed to a closed door not far away and said, "Xiu'er, don't be shy, that's Da Niu's house. There is no one in their house today. I went to the town to deliver food, and I won’t be back until tomorrow. My aunt will arrange a meeting for you at that time, and Sister Zheng also asked about you.” When Yang Lishi said this, she found that Chen Xiu’er’s body was a little stiff, and she raised her head Seeing that Xiu'er's face was a bit unnatural, Yang Li stretched out her hand and patted her, signaling her to relax, "It's okay, it's okay, Auntie Niu is very satisfied with you, and didn't say anything else, otherwise Auntie wouldn't let you come here, right?"

"But... aunt..." Chen Xiu'er was a little anxious, and her tone was tentative, "My mother...has a bad reputation." After Chen Xiu'er finished speaking, her face was flushed, and Yang Li knew that she was ashamed. We all know that Chen Xiu'er is worried that the Daniel family will regret it if they find out.There is nothing to do in my heart.

Yang Lishi patted Xiuer's arm indifferently, and said in a familiar tone, "It's okay, Daniel is satisfied with you, besides your mother... it's not good, it's your mother, you understand this truth" Yang Lishi finished speaking The heartbroken girl did not forget to comfort her niece beside her, "Besides, it's you who live together with Daniel, not your mother, what are you afraid of?"

"Okay, I'll be home soon. Your nieces and sisters-in-law are all here, don't be afraid." After Yang Li finished speaking, she pushed open the door of Yang's house. The sisters were watching with relish, and when Yang and Li saw it, they greeted fiercely, "Hua'er, Qiu'er, come and have a look, who is here?"

"Hello Biao Aunt" "Hello Biao Aunt" Chunqiu Chunhua ran out to say hello together at the same time when she saw the stranger beside Yang Li. Who else could it be, it must be Biao Aunt.

"Hey, Hua'er Qiu'er is so big in a blink of an eye, I'm afraid I haven't seen it for three years." Chen Xiu'er smiled shyly, and was a little at a loss.

Seeing Xiu'er's embarrassment, Yang Lishi said to Xiu'er alone, "Don't worry, your two sister-in-laws are not at home. You can visit your house after they come back. right next to my house”

"This..." Chen Xiu'er was a little embarrassed, this is not good.

"It's nothing, it's okay." Yang Li waved his hands indifferently, and said to Chunqiu, "Qiu'er, take your cousin to see the room."

"Hey. I know." Chunqiu nodded with a smile. After speaking, he looked up at Chen Xiuer, who was a little uneasy, and said with a smile, "Yes, cousin, let's go there together. The room is well decorated."

Chen Xiu'er smiled shyly at Chunqiu, then took a sneaky look at Mrs. Yang and Li, and after receiving the other party's affirmation, she lowered her head and whispered to Chunqiu, "Okay, then let's go now, my cousin will return it to you." You have prepared some gadgets, I don’t know if you like them or not”

"Cousin..." "Cousin, let's go" Chunqiu grabbed Chunhua who was about to speak, for fear that she would ask if there was any food, her second sister stood there fainted from hunger.But don't let her do anything, otherwise her grandma will definitely lose her face.

Along the way, Chunqiu told anecdotes about the village and led Chen Xiuer into the house.

Chen Xiu'er's house belonged to Yang Weisong, because Chen Xiu'er was coming, Yang Li vacated Yang Weisong's room for Chen Xiu'er to live in, and Yang Weisong lived with Yang and Li.Changing Yang Weisong, it can be seen that Chen Xiuer's weight in Yang Li's heart must not be light.

"Cousin, these are newly bought sheets. Grandma was afraid that you might not get used to them, so she specially chose the color that my cousin likes most." As soon as Chunqiu finished speaking, Chen Xiuer noticed the big peony quilt on the bed. noodle.The pink quilt made the whole room brighter, and Chen Xiu'er was moved. Since she was a child, the aunt Yang Li was the one who treated her best.

"Cousin, are you tired? Go and have a rest." Chunhua kindly reminded Chen Xiuer when she saw that Chen Xiu'er was staring at the quilt for a long time without any response, thinking that she was tired from the car ride.

"Huh? It's all right, my cousin just got sand in her eyes and it's uncomfortable." Chen Xiu'er rubbed her moist eyes, pulled out an unconvincing reason, and secretly turned her face to wipe it, then smiled .

"Oh, okay then." Chunhua looked at Chen Xiu'er, although she was curious why she was crying?But still didn't ask.

"By the way, I don't know what cousin Hua'er Qiu'er likes, so my cousin made some gadgets for you, come and have a look, you can take whatever you like, don't be too polite, cousin" Chen Xiuer After speaking with a smile, he untied the burden behind him and put it on the bed, and then took out a few beautiful little hair ropes, small purses and so on.

Both Chunqiu and Qiu were very excited, chattering with something in their hands. When Chunqiu and Qiu came out, each of them held a handful of trinkets in their hands, and they looked very happy.

At this time, Chunqiu finally knew why Yang Lishi liked her cousin so much, just looking at the gifts given to them, with such care, it would be hard to like it or not.

"Sister, I'm going back now." Chunhua smiled and held the small object in her hand, her face flushed with excitement.

"Go, I want to go back too." Chunqiu smiled, thinking that she, a foodie sister, would like other things, and her cousin's craftsmanship is also worth mentioning.Looking at the lifelike lotus purse in his hand.She can't wait to use it.

After Yang Li finished her work outside and sent Da Jin away, she was free to visit her niece.

Yang Lishi pushed open the door, and saw Chen Xiu'er sitting on the bed staring at a pile of things in a daze, and asked softly, "What is Xiu'er doing?"

Chen Xiu'er heard the sound, turned around and saw that it was Mrs. Yang Li, Chen Xiu'er stood up from the bed and said with a smile, "Ah? My aunt is here, sit down quickly."

"Hehe" Yang Lishi smiled, and then took Chen Xiuer's hand and the two of them sat on the bed together. Good embroidery works, lifelike peonies, classic and elegant green bamboos, gorgeous peonies... Yang Li looked at them one by one, and was a little puzzled. What does it mean that her niece brought these embroidery?Could it be... Before Mrs. Yang and Li finished thinking about it, Chen Xiuer said with a smile on her face, "Auntie, this is for your two sister-in-laws and you. I don't know what you like? Xiuer had to bring them all here." Chen Xiuer After finishing speaking, he pursed his mouth and looked a little embarrassed.

"That's okay, Xiu'er, this is something you can live and live in." After hearing this, Li Shi Yang shook her head repeatedly.

Chen Xiu'er was aggrieved after hearing Yang Li's words, "Auntie, do you dislike Xiu'er's poor workmanship?"

Mrs. Yang Li waved her hands anxiously, "No, no, alas." Seeing that Xiu'er looked like she was crying, Mrs. Yang Li couldn't help sighing, "Xiu'er, it's not that my aunt doesn't want it, but..." "Auntie, really, then you Just accept it, it's Xiu'er's kindness, you are always the best to Xiu'er." Chen Xiu'er took out the best peony picture in it, and handed it directly to Mrs. Yang and Li.

"Hey, what a beauty..." Yang Lishi just wanted to refuse, but Chen Xiu'er could make her wish come true. With tears in her eyes, she said sincerely, "Auntie, it is really thanks to Auntie that Xiu'er is here today, so Auntie said Don't refuse, otherwise Xiu'er will not be able to repay you, otherwise..."

"Okay, okay, it's not enough for aunt to accept it now, Xiu'er don't cry anymore." Seeing Chen Xiu'er's appearance that was about to be revealed, Yang Li couldn't take it anymore, so she had no choice but to accept this precious gift.I thought that this matter must be done for my niece.

"Pfft... That's right, Auntie." Chen Xiu'er laughed out loud, feeling a little relieved in her heart, it's not that Chen Xiu'er doesn't feel bad, it's just that she has to plan for herself for her future.My aunt treats her well. This peony picture she has embroidered for three months was originally meant to honor her aunt, but now it is more timely and convenient to send it out. Chen Xiuer swears in her heart that although she took advantage of her aunt's feelings for her today, she She will definitely repay her aunt when she has a chance someday.

"Okay, don't cry, Xiu'er, take a good rest today, and I'll let Qiu'er take you there tomorrow." Mrs. Yang Li didn't know what was going on in Chen Xiu'er's mind, and even if she knew, she would only sigh. common sense.

"Thank you, auntie." Chen Xiu'er thanked Yang Lishi sincerely, and she was planning how to repay Yang Lishi's great kindness in the future.

"Why are you being polite, Xiu'er can be considered an old lady, I grew up watching her..."

"Aunt, walk slowly." Chen Xiu'er sent Mrs. Yang and Li out of the room, and after closing the door, she hurriedly sorted out the remaining two pictures and prepared to send them out when eating...

At dinner in the evening, Chen Xiu'er gave two pieces of her embroidery to Gu Shi and Yuan Shi respectively. Yuan Shi is the green bamboo and Gu Shi is the peony. I plan to frame this green bamboo and hang it in Xiang Deming's study.

Chunqiu admired it even more after seeing it. You must know that this pair of embroidery alone is worth 1 tael of silver. Chunqiu sighed in his heart, her cousin is really courageous!
　Thanks to meimei Yang for the reward
　　
　
(End of this chapter)