After Xi Jin finished handling the matters at hand and saw that the sun was already rising high outside, he planned to go out to inquire about the situation.
Previously, I heard from Lan'er that the female relatives were rushing to make summer clothes for the army officers, but I didn't know when and where they were made?
Xi Jin plans to go to Lan'er's house to find out what's going on?
As Xi Jin was going out, he saw an official leading a group of soldiers walking from a distance.
The soldiers all held pieces of cloth in their hands, and it seemed that they were here to let them sew summer clothes.
"Sister Jin?" Lan'er walked out of her courtyard door, "What are you doing here? Go to my house and have a rest."
"Okay." Xi Jin followed Lan'er into her house, and Lan'er's mother warmly greeted her, "Xie Luo, wife, come in and have a sip of tea!"
"Thank you, Auntie." Xi Jin looked at Lan'er's house. The yard of Lan'er's house was not as big as his, and the rooms were the same as theirs. There were only two simple rooms, but it was enough for the mother and daughter.
"Lan'er, your yard is so well kept!"
The small courtyard has been neatly tidied up by the couple, and the land in front of and behind the house has also been tidied up. It seems that they plan to plant something.
"Thank you, wife Xie Luo. Lan'er's father passed away early. When we were in Beijing, we were not protected by the clan. When we were in Beijing, we would grow fruits and vegetables in our own courtyard, so we have some knowledge about these. .”
Xi Jin secretly exclaimed, it seems that these people who were exiled all have their own abilities. It would be better to interact with them more in the future and learn some skills.
As soon as Xi Jin sat down to drink water, he heard a shout from outside: "Is anyone here?"
"Here you are!" Lan'er Niang quickly stood up and went out to greet her, not daring to slack off at all.
"Lin He and Lin Chulan have received orders from their superiors. All the female relatives must gather at the village chief's house to sew summer clothes for the soldiers together," the official who passed the message said loudly.
"Yes, yes, thank you."
"My lord, a civilian girl is also willing to serve you." Seeing this, Xi Jin hurriedly stepped forward and said.
The official glanced at Xi Jin: "What's your name?"
"Mu Xijin."
"Mu Xijin?" The officer checked the roster in his hand, "Your name is not on it."
"A commoner woman was exiled to Yazhou with her husband. Although she is not a prisoner, she is still willing to dedicate herself to the soldiers of Yazhou." Xi Jin said with great humility.
The official agreed when he saw that Xi Jin was well dressed and had a humble attitude. Although his skin was a little darker, he looked pleasing to the eye.
"Then come with me."
"Sister Jin, since your name is not on the list, why do you suffer this pain with us?" Lan'er asked in a low voice.
"Thank you brother for going to the military camp. I have nothing to do at home. I might as well have company with you." Xi Jin said casually.
Of course, this is not all her thoughts. She actually wants to make friends with more people so that she can establish herself in Cliff State.
Because Xi Jin and Lan'er's family lived in the innermost part of the village, the official came to Lan'er's house first to call for people. Several people followed the official and then went from house to house to call for the female relatives.
Xi Jin has memorized the names of medicines in medical books since he was a child, and has developed a photographic memory, which allows Xi Jin to memorize most of the people in the village.
"I'm here to take you today. From tomorrow on, at the beginning of every day, you have to gather at the village chief's house. Do you understand?"
"Yes, I understand." Everyone agreed.
It is already a very kind thing to start work at the beginning of the day. If you get up early, you can still do a lot of work at home.
"Auntie." Xijin has been sick for two days and has not seen Qiqi for two days.
The child really looks the same every day. After settling down in Yazhou, Qi Qi was well groomed by her mother. She was dressed in a maroon spring shirt and two round hair, which made her look particularly smart and cute.
"Auntie, give me a kiss and a hug." Qi Qi stretched out her short arms and said sweetly with her little mouth pouting.
Xi Jin waved his hand helplessly: "Qiqi, my aunt was sick two days ago, and she is just recovering from the illness. I am afraid that I will give you a hand after she is sick. Can I hug you next time?"
"Okay." Qi Qi said pitifully.
"Daughter-in-law Xie Luo, are you sick? Are you feeling better now?" After hearing this, Princess Qi Qi quickly expressed concern.
Xi Jin looked at Wang's pale face and replied, "I have nothing serious to do. I just fell ill because of overwork. It's you, how are you?"
"That's all the bones in my body are like this." Wang said sadly, "But after you gave me the pill last time, I stopped coughing up blood, and my body felt a little more energetic."
"That's good, even if it's for Qi Qi, you have to take care of yourself."
Xi Jin knew that Wang's body was in dire need, and the medicine he gave her could only protect her for a short time.
I just hope that she can open her heart and clear away the haze in her heart, and maybe she can survive for a while.
"I will." Mrs. Wang nodded and touched the lush ball head lovingly, hoping that she could live one more day.
While everyone was talking, the village chief's house arrived. The village chief's house was at the entrance of the village, only a cup of tea away from Xi Jin's house, so it was not very far.
When everyone arrived, there was already a woman waiting at the door. The woman was wearing an autumn-colored skirt, with a jade hairpin in her bun. Although she had a smile on her face, she still gave people a cold and arrogant look. feeling.
"Village chief's wife, these are the women who have been exiled this time. Master Feng has ordered you to prepare the military uniforms for the newly arrived Pioneer Battalion within three days, and then immediately start making summer clothes. You must finish making all the summer clothes before Mangzhong. ." The officer ordered, waving his hand to his officers to deliver the cloth to the village chief's house.
"Okay, okay! The little one is due on time!" The village chief's wife responded respectfully and welcomed the officials into the house.
At this time, a girl ran out of the house. She was about fourteen or fifteen years old. She was wearing a pink dress and a white butterfly dress. She looked very delicate and charming.
"Mom, why did the official bring so much cloth again? When will this happen?" The girl hugged her mother's arm and pursed her lips in a coquettish way.
The village chief's wife smiled and tapped the tip of the girl's nose, saying dotingly: "I don't want you to do it, so what are you in a hurry for?"
"I'm not annoyed." The girl said unhappily, "These prisoners are in our house every day, chattering, it's so annoying."
"Don't talk nonsense." The village chief's wife straightened her face and patted her daughter's hand, "Since your father has accepted this job, he must do it well. These people are here to help, so you can't talk nonsense. .”
"Huh." The girl stamped her foot unconvinced, "I'm going to say it."
"My little girl Lingyin has been spoiled since she was a child. You must not be the same as her." The village chief's wife said with a smile.
Everyone quickly waved their hands: "Don't dare."
We are all human beings. Since we are here to work at the village chief's house, how dare we be dissatisfied with the village chief's daughter.
The village chief's wife seemed to be looking at everyone with satisfaction, but her eyes were looking at everyone shrewdly.
Seeing the sincere expressions on everyone's faces, he said, "Then come with me!"
