"My benefactor, you deserve this!"
He Lanhua's father, He Changxing, who brought a thank-you gift to Xu Yin a few days ago, said this.
After that, the mother-in-law was asked to bring the two children out to kowtow to Xu Yin.
If it hadn't been for Xu Engong, these two children would have been sold off to where they would be and where they would live.
Xu Yin quickly stopped Father He and directly stated his intention: "I'm here because I have something to ask of your family."
"My benefactor, please tell me."
"I want to buy a batch of herbal medicines, no matter what kind, as long as they are herbs. Your family lives in the mountains, do you know much about herbal medicines?"
He Changxing breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that it was herbal medicine: "The boys at home go up the mountain every day and pick some good herbs when they come across them. But they are all common, and we don't know the uncommon ones. Orchid, go and get the herbal medicine." take it out."
When He Lanhua took out the flat basket with the herbs on it, He Changxing asked Xu Yin: "My dear, this is all I have at home. Do you think you need it?"
Xu Yin glanced over and saw a few plants that she didn't recognize. She picked them up and was about to ask Father He for advice when she heard two "ding" and "ding" sounds. The "Chinese Herbal Medicine Illustrated Book" lit up these two herbs in succession——
[Kowloon Vine]: Bitter, mild, non-toxic; has the effects of dispelling wind, removing blood stasis, and relieving pain; can treat rheumatic bone pain and bruises.
[Spicy Blood Teng]: warm in nature and sweet in taste; it has the effects of relaxing muscles and activating blood circulation, dispelling wind and removing dampness, reducing swelling and analgesic; it can treat rheumatic pain.
As a result, there are only six herbs left in the "Chinese Herbal Medicine Illustrated Book" that are not lit.
Xu Yin's confidence suddenly increased.
"My father-in-law, just follow your family's original pattern. If you encounter common or uncommon herbs, help me pick them. I will buy them at three times the price of the herbal medicine shop." Xu Yin said boldly.
"No, no, no." How could He Changxing accept the money? "It's just a casual thing. Don't let me see my benefactor outside!"
Xu Yin said no more.
Anyway, she doesn't like to take advantage of others. Just wait until they bring the herbs and then give them to her.
After settling the matter, the return gift was divided between the two families, and the trip ended successfully.
We stayed at He's house that night and had a very local breakfast before heading home the next day.
Unexpectedly, before going back, the three sons of the He family had already returned from the mountain and brought back a basket of fresh herbs that were still dripping with dew. In addition, they also gave her two pheasants caught in traps.
Xu Yin gave He Changxing a piece of silver.
"No way, no way!" He Changxing tried his best to refuse.
"If you don't accept it, I won't take the herb away."
"this……"
"This is a long-term business, not just once or twice." Xu Yin said, "Not only you two, but also other families, if they are willing, feel free to collect herbs and send them to me."
Everyone in the He family watched her leave with grateful faces.
The youngest son of the He family took them to the foot of the mountain with a basket of herbs and pheasants on his back. If Xu Yin hadn't insisted on pushing the trolley by himself, he would have wanted to take her all the way home.
When passing by Ping'ao Village, Xu Yin gave a pheasant to the eldest son: "Thank you, Brother Fang, for leading the way!"
Without waiting for the other party to refuse, Xu Yin pushed the cart away.
"Sister-in-law, why do you collect so many herbs?"
Without outsiders, Erlang couldn't help but ask the doubts that had been lingering in his heart for a long time.
"Herbal medicines can cure diseases and save lives!" Xu Yin was not lying except for not mentioning the "Illustrated Book of Chinese Herbal Medicines". "Look, there is no doctor in our place. Anyone with a headache or fever would find it difficult to go to a medical clinic. What's more, Medical treatment is expensive. The people who live with us are all people who fled here. Do you think we can afford to go to a medical center? Although I have never studied medicine, I have some knowledge of herbal medicine. I have simple illnesses. , grab some herbs and decoct them. Not only is it convenient, but it also costs less. You see, these herbs are all ready-made in the mountains. In the future, I will cultivate some uncommon herbs, dry them and store them, so that I can save myself from seeking medical treatment everywhere. Are you right?"
Erlang seemed to understand and nodded: "Sister-in-law, can I learn from you? After I know it, you won't have to work so hard."
"Yes! But you have to learn how to read first." Speaking of literacy, Xu Yin slapped her forehead and said, "I forgot to ask the headmaster about the private school."
However, even if there is a private school in Ping'ao Village, it seems inconvenient for Erlang to go there to study because it is too far away. If I were to stay overnight, I would feel that it would be too disturbing.
After thinking about it, Xu Yin said: "Forget it, my sister-in-law will enlighten you! Let's make do with it."
She put this matter on her agenda when she got home.
In view of the fact that we have to farm during the day and light the lamp in the dark at night, and lighting candles hurts our eyes, we divided the enlightenment time into three periods:
A three-character sutra every day.
Before breakfast, Xu Yin taught them how to read;
After lunch break, explain to them the meaning of this sentence and recite it after her;
In the evening, I recite it several times under the gorgeous sunset until it becomes catchy and I can recite it.
Saints study three times a day, while children from poor families study three times a day. No way, I have to work at other times.
Xu Yin feels that if the two children can persevere, their literacy will definitely improve a lot. Enlightenment is not bad if it can have this effect.
When Li Dalang returns home next spring, let him find a serious teacher for Erlang.
At first, Erlang thought that Xu Yin didn't know many words, so he said "it's okay". When he got enlightenment, he was shocked...
"Wow! Sister-in-law, do you know a lot of words?"
"Wow! Sister-in-law, do you recognize all the words in this book?"
"Sister-in-law, you can tell stories better than any storyteller!"
"Sister-in-law, you are so awesome! I think you can take the top prize exam!"
The third sister looked at her second brother's exaggerated expression, showing two small teeth and giggling.
Xu Yin: "..."
Is the uncrowned actor going to become the leader of the Kwa Kwa group?
…
Summer is coming to an end, and it’s getting a little cooler in the morning and evening.
Xu Yin took out the fine linen she had bought earlier and took some time to make loose autumn clothes for the two children. She had them wear their single clothes in the morning and evening to avoid catching a cold.
"Sister-in-law, why are there strings on the trouser legs? Goudan's trouser legs are not like this."
After Erlang put it on, he expressed curiosity about the belted trousers.
Xu Yin demonstrated to him: "When you go up the mountain and down the ground, tighten the rope so that the trouser legs will not be loose, insects will not get in, and it will not be easy to scratch dirty things."
"Yes!" Erlang nodded in realization, and then happily ran to show off to his friends.
Xu Yin used a rag to tie a bow for her third sister and put it on her bun.
The third sister jumped up and down in the sunshine, as if there were two big butterflies on her head.
Children in this era are so easily satisfied!
Not just children, adults too.
Xu Yin feels very satisfied when she can go to the mountains to soak in hot springs occasionally.
Maybe it’s just because it’s so hard to come by that it’s so precious.
Early that morning, while her two children were still sleeping, she cooked rice porridge and carried a bamboo basket up the mountain.
Go straight over the mountain and take a bath in the hot spring lake discovered by Shi Fengnian and others.
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