Mrs. Xiao nodded and said, "It's for everyone, let's go together tomorrow and bring back some more."
"What should I do if someone sees me?" Xiao Leshi asked.
"You see it when you see it. When someone asks, tell the truth. They are all from the same village and cannot be hidden. They are generous and generous, and others benefit from it. It would be great if our family has a good reputation for being generous."
Xiao Leshi nodded happily, "Okay, mother."
The old lady said this, and she knew what to do; if she lived with her parents-in-law, she couldn't make decisions alone, and everything had to be discussed. She asked this to test her mother-in-law's attitude.
Xiao Zhengning and Mr. Xiao nodded repeatedly, thinking that this was the way to go.
After having a good meal and adding another winter dish, the whole family was in a good mood. After packing up and going back to the house to sleep, they had no dreams all night.
The next day.
When the sky was dimming, Mrs. Xiao and Mrs. Xiao got up to make breakfast. After the family had breakfast, Mrs. Xiao was responsible for cleaning up the mess and the house was ready. She and the old lady each carried a basket.
They chose a large backpack, about half a person tall; Mrs. Xiao specially brought Minghua with her, and Minghua showed the old lady the way without leaving any trace.
When they arrived at the field, there were small pillars one by one. The old lady and Xiao Leshi woke up when they saw the colors on the bamboo tips. They picked out the tender and big ones, broke them off and put them into their backpacks. After a while, The backpack is full.
"The sun has come out. I'll stop here today. Go home, clean these out, and let them dry in the sun."
The group of three people returned the same way they came. On the way, they met several people with sickles going out to work.
"Aunt Xiao San, where have you been and are you coming back?"
"Went to the small courtyard." After saying this, several aunts knew where they were going; the adults mostly mentioned the small courtyard, because there was no official name there, and the women who made mistakes and were imprisoned lived there.
"Why are you carrying baskets when you go to the small courtyard? Look what you and your second sister-in-law are carrying. Why do I think they are the tender tips growing from the bamboos in the small bamboo forest." With that sharp eye, he has been to the spotted bamboo again. Lin's people were recognized at a glance.
"It's the sharp tips in the bamboo forest. These things are edible; fried meat is the most delicious. I tried it at home yesterday and it tasted good. Let's break some and go back to dry in the sun to eat in the winter; some aunts My sister-in-law, sister-in-law, and younger siblings can also get some to take home, so there will be plenty of food for winter." Xiao Leshi spoke enthusiastically, and his words made people feel comfortable.
An old man of the same generation as Mrs. Xiao was very moved, "Is this thing really edible?"
"Yes, can I have a holiday after eating it at home?" Old Mrs. Xiao responded firmly.
At that moment, several women who were in the field put away their sickles, said something and said they should go home quickly, put their baskets on their backs, and walked toward the bamboo forest.
When he got home and poured out the bamboo shoots, Xiao Leshi said, "Mom, you're tired. Sit down and rest for a while. I'll clean these up."
"I'm not tired. This kind of work is not tiring for anyone. Let's peel the skins together. Finish peeling them early and dry them in the sun. Tomorrow we'll go see if there are any bamboo shoot tips in the bamboo forest. If there are any, we'll bring some back." If not, forget it. .
Life in the village and clan is difficult. When winter comes, there are many skinny people who go hungry.
With one more edible thing, everyone's life will be easier; bamboo shoots can't be eaten as food, but they can barely fill the stomach, and they won't be so hungry that they scratch their hearts and livers.
Minghua volunteered to help, and Mrs. Xiao and Xiao Leshi looked at each other and smiled; that's what the girls in the family should be like, they don't need to be too calculating at a young age, just be well-behaved and sensible, and have a sweet and cute mouth.
After half a day at home, the bamboo shoots were finally cleaned around noon and dried in the yard with a large dustpan. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law prepared a table of meals together. After the meal, Xiao Zhengning took the four of them back to the county school.
On the oxcart, Minghua couldn't help but look at Xiao Daya twice. This little girl was full of resentment after entering the dark room for the first time, and now she can't see any emotions. She didn't know whether it was because she was frightened or because I have really learned my lesson and don’t dare to take it too seriously.
When they went to school in the county, the four children went back to their respective academies.
Minghua was still holding a small package, Xiao Daya followed closely behind, staring at Minghua's back, his eyes were cold and cold like a poisonous snake, ready to go.
Minghua turned her head suddenly, just in time to see the fierceness in Xiao Daya's eyes. She frowned, glanced sideways at her, and entered the academy on her own. Entering the dormitory, five people including Xu Shu, Fang Mingliang arrived before them.
"Hello sisters, when did you come?" Minghua said hello.
Xu Shu waved to her with a smile, "We have been here for a while, come and see, we have brought you delicious food; there are pastries you like to eat, and now we have some grapes from other feudal vassals at home. I also brought you a small bunch."
"Thank you, Sister Xu." After getting familiar with each other, the title also changed.
Putting the small package on the bed, she walked towards Xu Shu.
Xu Shu picked her up and put her next to the bed. There was a small table on the kang. There were two plates of snacks and a small bunch of grapes. She peeled them off and fed them to Minghua herself. Minghua ate several of them unceremoniously before she stopped. Down.
"My sisters also eat it, but I don't feel good eating it alone."
"So good."
The little sisters talked around Minghua, ignoring Xiao Daya; Xiao Daya buried her head and made the bed, stuffed the clothes in the small parcels into the small wardrobe, and did not dare to look at them anymore. I'm afraid that I can't help but accumulate more and more dissatisfaction in my heart.
She had never seen or eaten grapes; she wanted to eat them too, but no one was willing to give them to her.
The small cakes on the table looked delicious, but she had never eaten them; she didn't understand why Sanya lived a better life than their sisters whether at home or outside. Since Erya took action, why not kill her completely.
"Look at her dejected look, it's all bad luck." Cheng Yiyi pointed out, disdainfully spitting.
"She has always been like that, either soft and weak, or with a donkey face; look at what she does, look at how cute and beautiful Minghua is, there is a pleasing person in front of you, why don't you look at that What are you so unlucky about?" Xu Shu has a vicious mouth. Her family is rich in a small county town, and her relatives also have several capable officials. She is the legitimate daughter of the family, and her temperament has been raised to be arrogant and arrogant.
As long as people are not bad.
"If you don't want to watch it, don't watch it. No one is asking you to watch it." Si Youjin said with a cold face and no emotion in his tone, "Minghua and she are from the same sect after all, in front of Minghua If you look down on Xiao Daya, you are stepping on Minghua's face. That means Minghua is still young and doesn't understand this."
Minghua nodded vigorously, "Sister Si is right."
The little sisters were a little unhappy when someone said something to them all of a sudden, but they were overawed by Minghua's serious look. Little people have to pretend to be adults, but they don't know that this is what makes people feel more cute. .
Looking at the baby's fat face, I want to pinch it twice.
