Good farming at the foot of Changbai Mountain

Chapter 23 Family Reunion
Mrs. Han took the radish, took a bite, and nodded, "Don't tell me, the radish grown by mother is really delicious. It's not spicy, sweet and crunchy, and delicious." She has a tricky mouth and can make her say it's delicious. But it's not bad.

Mrs. Zhu also took a piece to eat, "Mother, save some seeds for next year. This radish is good. I'll go back and ask if there is any in the restaurant. The red color is also good for a garnish or something."

"Hey, okay, if the restaurant is really needed, we will grow it next year and earn some money." After hearing this, Mrs. Chen was also very happy. No matter whether it can be sold or not, at least the daughter-in-law has this family in her heart. That's it.

Brother Zhixin on the other side was also chatting there, and Zhide felt a little sour when he looked at his younger brother.I have been a scholar for a long time, but I didn't have the courage to take the provincial examination. I didn't expect my younger brother to pass the examination. "Oh, fifth brother, the fourth brother will have everything with you in the future. If you become prosperous in the future, don't forget your fourth brother?"

Zhixiang didn't know what his brother was thinking, so he smiled and said, "Fourth brother, we brothers, what are you talking about, mine is not my brother's? If you want me to say, my brother should also take the provincial examination, no matter what, You should try it too. If you pass the exam, will our father be so happy that he can't sleep?"

After hearing Zhixiang's words, Zhide really wanted to take the provincial examination.If he can be admitted to Juren, at least he can be a petty official, why isn't it better than teaching? "Okay, fourth brother also has this idea, but it seems that I have to wait for another three years, and then brother will also take the exam. When fifth brother is free, I will help brother talk about the rural exam."

Zhixiang naturally agreed wholeheartedly, since they are all brothers, there is no need to hide it.Zhixiang turned to look at Zhixin, "Brother, when will our family start growing ginseng seeds? I will also go when the time comes."

Zhixin didn't drink less today, and now he's getting drunk, "I'll go tomorrow, you don't need to, you can read a book at home, or go out to see your classmates. It's only five or six in total. Zhang’s ginseng, we don’t need so many people, my father, Wen Han, and Wen Cheng can do it. Let the children practice, just reading is not enough, and they have to understand how to live this day " Zhixin got up and walked to his own room, "Okay, I'm getting drunk, go back to the house and get some sleep. I have to go up the mountain tomorrow. Third and fourth, don't leave today. Stay at home for one night, let your sister-in-law cook something delicious." After finishing speaking, he left.

Zhiming was there listening to Zhide and Zhixiang talk about the rural examination, which he didn't understand, couldn't figure it out.So I got up and went to the old lady's room, and sat beside Mrs. Chen, "Mother, is the mallet at home growing well this year? I have already told our shopkeeper that all the ginseng this year will be given to him, which is better than the ones we sell. The price is [-]% higher, do you think it will work like this?"

After listening to the words of the third son, Mrs. Chen was also very happy. The couple of the third son's family belonged to the Gu family.Even though he lives in the county town, far away from home, he always misses this home in his heart, and never forgets his home even if there are any good things. "Okay, of course that's fine. With the [-]% higher price, you can sell it for a few more taels of silver. Huixin should also talk about marriage, and the fifth child should also talk about daughter-in-law. There will be more places to spend money in the future. If you can sell more, that would be great."

Han Shi listened to them talking, pouted secretly, but didn't say anything else.

Knowing that everyone is staying at home tonight, Mrs. Xue went out to see what to order for dinner. "Mother, you are talking with the third wife and the fourth daughter-in-law here. I'll go and see what to order for dinner. It's rare that the third and fourth families are at home. Our own house is also lively at night." After finishing speaking, he went out. Walk.

After hearing this, Mrs. Zhu came out. "Sister-in-law, I'm with you. You can't do it alone." The two sisters-in-law went to the garden to cut two cabbages. Bring back some vermicelli.

Wen Han took the money, scooped up some more soybeans, and left.Those who buy tofu are not only selling it, they can also exchange it for beans. Generally, the peasants trade beans for it.It's late, I have to go to the town quickly, or I'll go back if I don't sell tofu.

Xue Shi and Zhu Shi discussed what to order, and finally decided, cabbage tofu vermicelli, potatoes stewed with celery. At this time, there are not too many celery, but it is still enough.In addition to frying the small dried fish dried by the children in summer, Chen said that he would kill a chicken and stew some mushrooms, so there would be four dishes, which would be considered good.Put some meat in the dishes, this meat was bought yesterday.The staple food is of course rhubarb rice. I planted a little broomcorn this year, and I took the time to grind it out a few days ago. This is a rare thing to eat on weekdays.

It happened that Wen Han also bought the tofu and vermicelli, Xue soaked the vermicelli in hot water, and then cut the tofu.Two pots and stoves, one for chicken stewing and the other for cooking. "Wen Han, go and bring some more firewood back, there is not enough firewood at home."

"Hey, mother, I'll go right away." Wen Han agreed, turned around and went out to hold firewood.Wen Cheng was idle and had nothing to do, so he followed him out.Not long after, the two of them carried a big bag back and put it next to the pot. "Mom, is there anything else to do? If not, I'll take my brothers out to play for a while."

"Go and play. You haven't been idle this autumn, and it's time to take a rest. Tomorrow, I will go up the mountain with your father to pick up ginseng seeds, and the younger ones can help pick them up." The children in the family are very sensible. In autumn, I brought back a lot of things. When these things were dried and sold, I just sold cotton for children to make winter clothes.These half-sized children spend a lot of money on clothes and grow so fast that they can no longer wear old clothes.

Naturally, Wen Han happily led his younger brothers out to play, and even Wen Xing, the boy from Zhide's family, also went out to play with everyone.

Seeing the children running away in a hurry, Xue said with emotion: "You said the second daughter-in-law is the same. How can she be willing to give up such good two sons? It's really cruel."

"No, if it were me, why wouldn't I be reluctant to part with these two children. I'm looking forward and looking forward to having a son, but it's good for her to just lose her son like this." Mrs. Zhu was also muttering there. . "By the way, sister-in-law, do you think it's okay if I adopt Wenchang? It happens that I don't have a son. My own nephew, isn't that the same as a son?" Mrs. Zhu also thought about it for a long time, and today happened to be with Xue Let's discuss it for a while.

"Accordingly, Wenchang is our nephew, just like a son, and there is nothing wrong with adopting him. However, you two are still young, so there is no need to rush to adopt a child. Maybe we can have another child in two years. What will Wenchang do at that time? Take time to talk to my mother about this, and see what she means. I don’t think our mother may agree.” While talking, Mrs. Xue did not stop her hands, and cut up the cabbage.Just as the pot was hot, I started to fry the cabbage.

"Is it okay, I want to talk to my mother and try it." Seeing that Xue Shi poured the cabbage into the pot, Mrs. Zhu went to cut the potatoes.The two sisters-in-law were busy in the kitchen, and they were sweating after a while.

The two of them worked hard for a while, and finally finished all the meals. At this time, the children who went out to play came back.Xue asked all the children to wash their hands and prepare to eat.Jingya and Jinghan also came over to help serve the dishes, arrange the dishes and so on.There are two tables in the house, and they just sat down.The children were very happy when they saw so many delicious dishes. "Grandma, today is almost in time for the Chinese New Year. It's great to have a good lunch and dinner." Wen Cheng said while eating.

"When our family gets better, we will eat like this every day." Seeing the children's appearance, Mrs. Chen also felt a little sad in her heart. The children couldn't get any delicious food in such a happy life.

Wen Xing over there still didn't want to eat this one, and didn't like that one. Zhide saw it, so he inevitably had to reprimand him.Han Shi stared at Zhide.Both Mrs. Chen and the old man saw it, and felt a little displeased in their hearts, but they didn't show it.Mrs. Chen picked a few pieces of chicken and put them in Wen Xing's bowl, "Come on, my grandson will come back once in a while and eat some chicken."

Wen Xing saw the chicken, and hurriedly asked his mother to make it for him to eat. Jing Xian looked at it and said, "Brother is ashamed, he is so big, let aunt feed it."

Mrs. Zhu glared at Jing Xian quickly, "Hurry up and eat, so many dishes can't stop your mouth." Saying that, he put the quick meat in his daughter's bowl.

The old man was watching there, and he really couldn't stand it, "I said fourth child, you are too spoiled with children. Wen Xing is five years old this year, and Jing Xian is also five years old, two months younger than Wen Xing .Look at Jing Xian, she eats by herself, clean and tidy, Wen Xing has to be fed by an adult, in what year will she be fed? 20 or 50?"

Before Zhide could speak, Mrs. Han started there, "I don't like to hear daddy's words, my Wenxing, that's a boy. We are very precious, but it's just a meal, What else is so great?" This is true, Han is holding Wenxing, while her daughter Jinghe is sitting there by herself.Although Mrs. Han also fed her, she didn't hold her. Jinghe is only a little over three years old.

Jinghan watched from the side, and knew that the fourth aunt was really patriarchal.I really don't understand, what's wrong with girls, aren't girls also raised by their parents?Why bother?
When the old man heard Han's words, he sighed helplessly, "Oh, your children, you can do whatever you like, and you will understand later."

At noon, the men drank a lot of wine and didn't drink at night.I have to work in the mountains tomorrow, so I can't drink alcohol.Everyone hurriedly finished their meal, Mrs. Chen arranged rooms for the third family and the fourth family to live in, and everyone went to rest.

(End of this chapter)