Farmhouse Small God Bowl

Chapter 118 A Letter from Home

Tang Liufeng was busy holding the rein with both hands, Zhou Xiaobai was anxious, so he reached into Tang Liufeng's sleeve to feel it out.Winter clothes are quite thick, and Zhou Xiaobai couldn't find them after searching for a long time, so he couldn't help feeling a little anxious.

Besides, Tang Liufeng was driving the carriage wholeheartedly, but suddenly a small hand reached into his sleeve, it was better to be groping outside.But for some reason, that little hand reached into his middle coat, and suddenly a chill came over Tang Liufeng's heart. It didn't matter, what surprised Tang Liufeng the most was Zhou Xiaobai's slippery little hand.

The cool and soft touch had a weird feeling, which made Tang Liufeng very uncomfortable, and quickly suppressed Zhou Xiaobai's mischievous little hand. "Xiaobai, it's not easy for you to take it, so let me do it."

Zhou Xiaobai thought it was on his cuff, and he could get it right away, but he didn't take it out for a long time, and he didn't know where Brother Liufeng put it. Hearing what he said, he gave up.Finally, the mischievous little hand left his sleeve, and Tang Liufeng felt a little better.

Stretching out his hand to touch from the inside of the sleeve, he handed a letter to Zhou Xiaobai.Zhou Xiaobai happily opened it and looked at it.This is Zhou Xiaobai's first time reading so many characters in ancient times. The traditional characters are still vertical. Zhou Xiaobai seems to be struggling, but he can barely understand it even after guessing.

Tang Liufeng heard that there was no sound from the side, and tilted his head slightly, but saw Zhou Xiaobai holding the letter and watching from behind him.Seeing her appearance, Tang Liufeng was surprised, "Xiaobai, are you literate? Can you understand?"

What?Hearing Tang Liufeng's words, Zhou Xiaobai was stunned suddenly, how could he forget this.I have always said that I am illiterate, and besides, in ancient times, a girl was always at home, so how could she have the opportunity to be literate?Now Zhou Xiaobai didn't know how to justify himself.

Hesitating, Zhou Xiaobai said, "Recently, when I do business, I often have to make a contract, so I asked the literate boy in the village to teach me some common words."

Zhou Xiaobai's explanation made sense.Looking at Zhou Xiaobai's faltering expression, Tang Liufeng thought that Zhou Xiaobai was afraid that he would know about his literacy.A woman's ignorance is virtue, so it is understandable for Zhou Xiaobai to hide the fact that he does not want others to know that he is literate.

However, Tang Liufeng is not that kind of old-fashioned man, on the contrary, he thinks that it is good for women to read more and gain more knowledge. "Xiaobai, if you want to study, you can come to my house when you have time. Besides medical books, I have many other books here, which are enough for you to read."

Seeing that Tang Liufeng no longer pursued this matter, Zhou Xiaobai was more than happy to borrow books for himself.It was freezing cold, and she didn't want to go out, and she didn't even want to do some needlework. She was bored at home, and although the traditional characters were hard to read, it was good to pass the time anyway.

"Brother Liufeng, I still don't know some words. Tell me later." Tang Liufeng was driving the car, Zhou Xiaobai didn't dare to make trouble, and watched honestly.

Driving the carriage, the two talked and laughed, and soon arrived at Zhou Xiaobai's house.Taught Zhou Xiaobai a few words she didn't know, and Tang Liufeng went home again in the wind and snow.

Zhou Xiaobai took his ride to Zhuangzi's mother's house again, and it was a little effort to save a little effort.After thanking Tang Liufeng, Zhou Xiaobai hurriedly reported to Zhuangziniang.For these few months, Zhuang Ziniang really worried about these two people.So as soon as Zhou Xiaobai received the news, he rushed to report to her.

Listening to Zhou Xiaobai reading the letter Zhuangzi entrusted, Mrs. Zhuangzi burst into tears.The Zhuangzi letter talked about the recent events.It turned out that although the two of them eloped and no one knew about it, they were always very uneasy, and they had to run a long way before they settled down.

They settled down in Xiaoshazhuang, which was three days away from here. Brother Zhuangzi rented two acres of land, and sister Chunhua raised a few chickens, and they lived together as husband and wife.Both of them are hardworking and willing to endure hardships, and they have the principal of a few taels of silver given by Zhou Xiaobai, so their small life is not bad.It's just that I have been worried that the villagers will find their traces when they see the letter, so I have been dragging and not bringing the letter back.

After so many days, I finally felt that everything was fine, and things should be almost calm, so I asked someone to bring me a message.Fortunately, they were smart enough to know that they were taken to Huichun Hall.

Seeing that Zhuangzi and Chunhua were well, Zhuangzi's mother finally let go of half of her heart.But what about children?Why was it not mentioned in the letter? "Xiaobai, don't miss it. Did they mention Chunhua's child?" Zhou Xiaobai read it over and over again. There was really no mention of the child in the letter.

"Isn't it possible that the child is gone?" Zhuang Ziniang was very uneasy, walking back and forth in the house, unable to stop.Then he hurriedly slapped himself a few times with "Bah bah", "It's full of nonsense, you can't take it seriously."

"Auntie, don't worry about it. It's a good thing if there is no news. It must be that the child has not been born. They don't know what to say." Zhou Xiaobai hurriedly comforted him. How long have you had a baby.

Now that I have news and settled down, it will be convenient for me to ask someone to talk to me in the future.As for the child, Zhou Xiaobai comforted Mrs. Zhuangzi, she shouldn't worry about it, maybe she would tell her that she had a big fat grandson in a few days.

Zhuangziniang hurriedly prayed to God and Buddha to bless the two of them all well, especially her grandson could be born safely.

The Chinese New Year is almost here, and although Zhuang Ziniang is alone, this year must be celebrated.Zhou Xiaobai looked around, as if he hadn't bought anything.Considering that the wheat that was allocated last time was sold for a lot of money, I guess it must be that Zhuangzi Niang didn't intend to prepare it.Zhou Xiaobai originally wanted to go to the town to buy some, but when he thought it was the end of the year and the things were expensive, and Zhuang Ziniang couldn't eat much, he might as well get some from home.

"Ms. Zhuangzi, it will be a young year tomorrow, so you can come to my house." Zhou Xiaobai was about to leave.Suddenly remembered that tomorrow is a young year.Originally Zhuang Ziniang was also unwilling, but she couldn't bear Zhou Xiaobai's soft-heartedness, so she had to agree to go there early in the morning.

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"You two lazy kids, the sun is on your buttocks, and you still can't get up." Early in the morning, Zhuang Ziniang got up and came over, and when she came to see, Zhou Gensheng was born.Hey, this man is getting old, he always sleeps restlessly, and wakes up early.

Zhou Gensheng didn't care about things, so in winter, they let the siblings sleep until they woke up naturally.But today Zhuangziniang came over, and there were a lot of things to do during the new year, so she hurriedly woke them up.

Although they are familiar with Zhuangziniang, although they still don't want to get up, they are embarrassed to continue to "huhu" sleep in front of her.The two got up quickly, and Zhuang Ziniang specifically explained that they didn't need to wear too much, saying that they had to do work in a while.

After waiting for the two of them to pick up some food casually, they gave Zhuang Ziniang instructions to go to work.A few years ago, the Zhou family didn’t have a hostess, and the family was too poor to eat, so for them, the Chinese New Year was nothing more than being able to go to another house to have a full meal. I really don't know what to do.

"This is the New Year's Stove Festival, and every house has to be cleaned up to welcome the Stove King. Xiaobai and I will go to clean the kitchen together, and Chen Mo, you can clean your own house." Zhuangzi Niang looked at it for a while. room.This house without a female owner is still a bit messy.Directed the two little ones to do it.

Chen Mo hurriedly snatched it away, "Ma'am, let me clean the kitchen with you. My sister is having conflicts with this kitchen. If she is asked to go, maybe I will break a few more bowls, dishes, and so on."

"You child!" Zhuang Ziniang pointed at Zhou Xiaobai's forehead, "You are already a big girl, why don't you look like a girl. You are still so rough in doing things."

Zhou Xiaobai immediately lowered his head and made mistakes, admitting his mistakes again and again, until he heard that when spring came, he would have to stare at himself embroidering every day, and then he cried again and again.No, I have to earn a lot of money in my own time, how can I waste it on doing this, it doesn't matter how good the embroidery is, just buy it with money.

It's a pity that Mrs. Zhuangzi didn't let her go, "How can this be possible? A woman's family doesn't know how to deal with needles and threads. If she gets married in the future, her husband's family will definitely look down on her." Ahhh, here it is again, Zhou Xiaobai burst into tears full face.It's a pity that Zhou Gensheng and Chen Mo also joined in this time, saying that they would rather earn less money, and Zhou Xiaobai must do this basic job well.

Zhou Xiaobai was saddened, thinking about his days after the beginning of spring, he just sighed again and again.

There was a neat woman in the house, but it was really different, and it was a shame that the Zhou family's house was not big.Under Zhuangziniang's command, everything inside and outside the house was tidied up in a short time.

Seeing that it was time for lunch, Chen Mo rushed to cook, but Zhuang Ziniang stopped her, "My aunt is here today, I'll cook you something delicious."

If you don't ask yourself to do it yourself, you can have fun. Zhou Xiaobai naturally expressed her approval with both hands and feet, but unfortunately the next sentence hit her bottom, "Xiaobai, come in with me to fight."

No!This time Zhou Xiaobai just wanted to argue, Zhuang Ziniang stopped her. "No matter what, no matter how many dishes you break, you still have to learn the basics."

Reluctant that the child couldn't catch the wolf, Chen Mo resisted his distress, and pushed Zhou Xiaobai, who had been drooping, into the kitchen.

Zhuang Ziniang was already busy inside, but she didn't ask Zhou Xiaobai to do anything, but told her to stand aside and watch. "Xiaobai, your family is doing well, it looks like you have so much food."

Speaking of vegetables, Zhou Xiaobai remembered that a lot of radishes and cabbages had grown in his yard these days, and Mrs. Yang would bring vegetables to herself when she saw the sky.The three members of the family really couldn't eat that much, so they accumulated so much.

Now that the garden is almost planted, there is no need for Aunt Yang to deliver vegetables every day, but looking at the situation in Aunt Yang's house, Zhou Xiaobai can't tell her not to deliver.I thought to myself, how should I find something for her to do?
Hey, by the way, Zhou Xiaobai slapped his thigh and had an idea.

(End of this chapter)