The skilled widow is busy farming

Chapter 7
Before dinner in the afternoon, grandpa came back with his people from work, and Xiu Niang had already prepared the meal.

There was still leftover porridge from the evening meal and steamed steamed buns and flower rolls at noon. The weather was so hot that everything was cooked and eaten fresh. I plucked the green onions from the yard and ate them with sauce.

They are close to a pier, which is very busy. It is close to the provincial capital. Even with the pier, goods traveling from south to north can be docked and directly enter the city. The provincial capital is very prosperous and prosperous.

Their village is close to the countryside on the edge of the city, guarding the mountains. They have a slight surplus from farming and can enable their children and grandchildren to study.

During dinner in the evening, grandma told the big guys about Xiu Niang's proposal.

"Does it cost a lot to hire her?"

The whole family eats and drinks, and Grandpa has to settle the score.

"Grandpa, this opportunity is rare. It would be a pity to miss it. Don't you want our family to take another step forward? Only then can the girl see the upbringing."

"Grandpa, I heard that my classmate's sister was taught by a nanny in the city for a few years. His family is also a farmer, and he is not as famous as our family. His sister married a Jinshi, and the marriage was very good. My mother-in-law has taught her that her husband’s family will like her.”

Brother-in-law Li Heng interrupted.

"Grandpa, I still have money, so I'll invite him back first. If the clan can agree, all the girls will benefit from it in the future, which is a good thing."

"You have a good idea, and you sincerely consider the baby girl, but this matter is difficult to handle, and I'm afraid you won't be able to take advantage of it enough. I have to discuss it with those old guys and invite them back first."

"Grandpa, how much does it cost to invite aunt back?"

The eldest brother hesitated for a moment, it's not that he doesn't care about his daughter, his pocket is cleaner than his face.

"Brother, use mine first, I still have some."

"How can I always take advantage of you?"

The eldest brother shook his head in denial.

Xiu Niang smiled, "Brother, Qing'er is nine years old. If you don't learn, it will be too late. Missing the opportunity will delay the child's life. You also heard what Brother Heng said, this is a high value. Besides, Qing'er is my niece. In fact, This is just a difficult time, why don't you pay me back later? We will have income when we buy the shop."

"Brother, go and invite them. We are all one family. It's a pity to miss this opportunity. Let's take care of the important things first. Come one by one, we will carry our own children together."

Li Heng watched his eldest brother support his second sister-in-law.

The eldest brother glanced at his father and grandfather in embarrassment. He couldn't keep taking advantage of the widow like this, but the opportunity was rare, and it would be a pity to miss it. He was just a girl, and it hurt to let go. He couldn't bear to let her do the farm work.

The family's conditions were not too bad. Li Qing had never done any farm work, so he learned how to cook and cut pig grass as a bonus.

"Go and invite them. Your brother is right. They are all our children. We should take care of important things first. We will come one by one so that no one will be left behind."

"Brother, just accept my request. Your two nephews are still young and don't need money. Besides, I'm still waiting for you to open a wine shop to earn pocket money for me. You can just pay me back later."

Xiu Niang appreciates and agrees with the harmony and unity of the Li family. If a family wants to prosper, it should be like this, helping each other and uniting as one. If there are eight minds in one house, it will be strange that this family will not fall into decline.

"Head of the family, if it's good for your daughter, please do it. I can pay back the money to my siblings later."

The sister-in-law carefully pulled down her husband's sleeve with a sincere look on her face.

Although she didn't understand why she had to pay her aunt to come back and teach her daughter, her younger siblings were educated, and her eldest brother was an official in the capital, so her vision and ideas must be right.

Over the years, her younger siblings have done a lot to protect and support her. They taught her embroidery skills step by step and helped her earn pocket money. She was right to listen to her.

"Okay, then I'll be shameless and take advantage of my siblings."

After all, the eldest brother couldn't bear to let go of his daughter, and he was unwilling to miss any chance he had, so he nodded in agreement because of his daughter's loss.

"Go and hire someone tomorrow. As long as she nods, you'll give her money immediately and settle the matter. Let's pack up a house and make it available for people to live in."

"I'll free up the utility room. Brother Jing and I can live in that room, so we can have a free room."

The children are half-grown, and now they share a room with two or three people, sleeping on the same bunk. Chun, the youngest, sleeps with his parents-in-law, while Qing'er sleeps in a room by herself.

"That's the arrangement. You go and tell her that we have invited her for a long time. If she is willing, it is not impossible for Lijiacun to give her a cemetery." "Sure."

Both the cemetery and the coffin must be purchased, otherwise why would the poor sell their bodies to bury their father because they have no money and cannot afford them.

Those who can't afford it can only go to mass graves. Digging the land casually is not acceptable. If you are not afraid that others will dig it out for you, just bury it. Maybe the barren hill you are burying belongs to someone else's land. How can you bury the dead casually?

"What do I need to learn?"

Qing'er looked left and right, with a confused look on her face.

Xiu Niang pinched her face and said with a smile, "I hired an aunt from the palace to teach you all the skills and put a tight spell on you."

"Ah, Second Aunt, you are my biological aunt, can I not learn from you?"

Qing'er's little face wrinkled up, she hugged her arm and acted like a baby, feeling aggrieved and pitiful.

"No, you have to know that I never do useless work. If I don't learn, it will be a waste of my efforts. I took out all the dowry. If you don't learn, you will be sorry for me."

Xiu Niang smiled and put pressure on her. This child was pure in nature, lively and cheerful, and was a good seedling. It would be a pity to waste it like this.

"Your aunt is right. Listen to your aunt. You are absolutely right. If you don't obey, I will beat you."

The eldest sister-in-law is honest, kind and has a sharp temper.

Qing'er was glared at by my mother, curled her lips and nodded.

"My sister is so pitiful. She has to learn so much."

Chun Geji Geji’s joke sister.

"Hmph! You will have more homework than me in two years. Just wait, your hard days will come."

Qing'er pinched her brother angrily, making Brother Chun giggle.

The room was filled with laughter and everyone finished their dinner talking and laughing.

The next morning, the eldest brother drove the ox cart to the next village to find Aunt Wang.

The oxcart is owned by the family. On weekdays, I go to the market to take people to the city and collect a few copper coins. During the slack time, my eldest brother also goes to the dock to find odd jobs to supplement the family income.

Even if he is a brother-in-law, he still has to work in the fields when the farming is busy. When he is free, he still has to weave baskets and learn how to make wine. He has to stretch out his hands to do all the work at home.

Xiu Niang and others have already tidied up the utility room, put down bed boards and quilts, tidied up the room, and are waiting for aunt's arrival.

After noon, the eldest brother came back driving the bullock cart, and brought an aunt who was about thirty years old.

Xiu Niang's eyes lit up when she saw the person. She had a dignified and majestic appearance. Her clothes were clean and straight, her hair was neatly combed, and her back was as straight as a green pine when she walked. Her temperament made people clearly distinguish her from a village girl. completely different.

"I'm here to greet you. I am the second daughter-in-law of the Li family. Now I am a widow."

Xiu Niang stepped forward to greet her, smiling and greeting her with a salute.

Aunt Wang immediately returned the greeting, her etiquette movements were standard and she said, "You're welcome, just call me Aunt Wang. I'm old enough to call you Auntie."

"Okay, come in quickly."

After entering the house, Grandma Wang greeted the elders one by one.

Li Qing also took the initiative to come over and salute. He can usually be a bit lazy, but at critical moments, the child is very neat and generous.

Seeing her salute, Grandma Wang nodded slightly, "Well, it looks like I've been taught the rules. I didn't use harsh restraints. I can change it after teaching. She is generous, lively and refreshing. I like this temper."

Mammy knew exactly what kind of character Li Qing was at a glance. His eyes could read countless people, and he was vicious and cunning.

(End of this chapter)