Lu Xinghe's pretty lips curled up into a slight smile, and he said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Don't worry, we'll just take the same route back later."
Then he looked at the yard not far away, "Grandma, uncle, second uncle, fourth uncle, Yueyue's feet are not feeling well, so we will go back first, and then we will bring her to see you when her feet heal."
Lu Xinghe's grandfather, Lu Tiesheng, waved his hand quickly.
"Go ahead, have a good rest when you get back."
Lu Xinghe nodded and left with Chu Yue on his back.
After the two left, the yard where Lu Tiesheng and Wang Xuelan were was bustling with activity.
Fourth uncle Lu Shoucheng looked at Lu Xinghe's retreating back and marveled: "I originally thought that Xinghe's temperament would make it difficult to get a wife, but I didn't expect that after the little girl from the Chu family came in, she changed a lot."
Uncle Lu Laifu's face was full of disapproval: "What's the point of changing? If I have more mouths to feed, I'm afraid my life will be even more difficult."
The second uncle, Lu Laicai, nodded: "Brother is right."
Aunt Jiang Xiuqin whispered: "How much food can a girl eat? Maybe someone is watching this family, Xinghe can feel at ease while working hard outside, and life will be easier."
Second aunt Zhao Guiqin snorted: "Ms. Chu doesn't look like a diligent person. She can't walk even a few steps and has to be carried on her back. It's just an embroidered pillow. How much help can it help?"
"Isn't that true? It's just good luck. Xinghui happened to carry back a wild boar the day he arrived, so he treated himself as a treasure. Just watch, the Yun family's hard days are still to come." Tian Chunyan, the eldest aunt His face was filled with gloating.
Lu Tiesheng looked at his three sons and three daughters-in-law, and waved his hands impatiently: "Okay, okay, everyone is a parent and grandma, so don't gossip behind others' backs all day long. , simply the Xinghe family has been separated, even if there are more mouths, I don’t need you to support them, just take care of yourselves.”
Tian Chunyan, the eldest daughter-in-law, rolled her eyes and asked quickly: "Dad, how have you and mother considered the separation of the family? Your two elders are now so old, and we can't continue to let you support the family." Thank you, we are all grandparents again, and it is really inappropriate for so many people in the family to gather together."
Lu Tiesheng put his dry pipe in his mouth and took a puff. He looked at his old lady again and nodded.
"point."
In the past two years, great-grandchildren have jumped out one after another. There are indeed too many people in the house. Sons, daughters-in-law, and even grandchildren have begun to make a fuss about dividing the family. They even have their own homes in mind and have decided to wait. As soon as the family was divided, he used the money he received to repair the house.
Lu Tiesheng knew in his heart that if the family was distracted, they would never be able to take it back. It would be better to separate them and let him and his wife live their own peaceful lives.
When everyone heard Lu Tiesheng's answer, they felt happy and had joy on their faces.
Especially those grandsons-in-law.
As soon as I entered the door, I was faced with such a large family, and I really felt uncomfortable even if I wanted to do anything.
Lu Tiesheng knocked on his tobacco pole and looked at his youngest son.
"Shou Cheng, go to your third sister-in-law's house and ask her to come over tomorrow with her children."
Lu Shoucheng nodded and went out to Lu Xinghe's house.
The rest of the people looked at each other, and the eldest daughter-in-law Tian Chunyan hurriedly asked: "Dad, our family is divided, why did you call the Yun family here?"
Lu Tiesheng took another puff of dry cigarette.
"When the third daughter-in-law and her family were separated before, they got nothing except the house you helped build. They should also have a share in the separation this time."
When he said this, the expressions on the faces of the wives and sons became a little unhappy.
"Dad, you have to act with your conscience. The third child's family has been separated for so many years and he has not made any contribution to the family. The third child has not been alive for so many years. Why should they have a share?" Tian Chunyan, the eldest daughter-in-law said.
The second daughter-in-law, Zhao Guiqin, quickly echoed: "That's right, Dad, you can't be so partial. When the third son was here, it was our family who supported him in order to be admitted as a scholar. At that time, we expected him to get ahead so that we could also benefit from it. Who knew that in the end he would lose both his life and property and leave us such a huge mess, we have done our best to him."
Everyone was noisy and didn't agree to divide their money and fields.
Seeing his sons standing by and wanting to say something, Lu Tiesheng raised his hand.
"Listen to what I have to say first."
Only then did everyone become quiet.
A trace of sadness flashed across Lu Tiesheng's face.
"First of all, the third child is a capable person. He was admitted as a scholar at a young age. Our family's land is at least exempted from taxes for twelve years. This is a lot of money. Our whole family has it. Those who have enjoyed his benefits.”
"Furthermore, when the third child was here, did he always stay away from the busy farm work? Not to mention the Yun family. Because the third child wanted to study, he always rushed to do things at home and never said a word. Complaint, not only did she give birth to the third child’s three children, but she also raised them on her own. She is also a great contributor to our family. Even if the third child is gone, the old man still recognizes her as his daughter-in-law.”
As he spoke, he patted his chest.
"Why are you asking me?" He looked around at everyone, with a hint of excitement in his voice, "The palms and backs of my hands are all flesh. They are all descendants of me and your mother. Why can't they have what you have?"
After hearing this, the sons and daughters-in-law lowered their heads.
But everyone thinks about themselves. No matter how difficult the Yun family's life is, it has nothing to do with them now. They still have their own lives to live.
The eldest daughter-in-law Tian Chunyan frequently winked in the direction of her man.
Lu Laifu was so helpless that his wife-in-law glared at him, so he had to bite the bullet and ask: "Dad, the third child and his family have been separated for so long, so he can't get as much as us, right?"
At this moment, Wang Xuelan, who had finished washing the vegetables, had already arrived beside Lu Tiesheng. She waved the water in her hand on her waist and looked at the sons and daughters-in-law in front of her.
"I have also discussed this matter with your father. I know you will be unconvinced. The three of you will be the first to pick the field tomorrow. Is that okay?"
Several people listened and then gave up.
…
When Lu Xinghe carried Chu Yue home, he shocked Yun Cuihe.
"What's going on? Why did you come back carrying it? Xingping, go and open the courtyard door."
Lu Xingping hurriedly stepped forward to open the door, took the basket in Chu Yue's hand, and let the two of them in.
Lu Xinghe entered the courtyard and put Chu Yue down.
After Chu Yue got off the ground, she walked lamely for two steps to a chair and sat down. She opened her trouser legs and felt helpless when she saw her slightly swollen ankle.
It was obviously not painful at the time, so why was it so swollen?
Just looking at it, she quickly put down her trousers.
