In the chattering voice, Xun Ke started chatting with her.
In Aunt Cheng's memory, everyone left temporarily to avoid the robbers some time ago. It was just because she was sick and couldn't leave for the time being, so she stayed in the village.
As for those abandoned fertile fields, of course it was for this reason that they were overgrown with weeds. She could still remember the autumn season, and her words could be considered to have rules and logic.
Only when he mentioned the memory of the star falling at night and the subsequent White Lotus Sect dispatching to fight with the people of the imperial court, he seemed a little at a loss, as if he didn't understand what Xun Ke was talking about.
But on the other hand, she was able to accurately chat with Xun Ke about what the village was like six years ago, including Xun Ke's former playmates, the conditions of the neighbors, and even remembered who was more careless and who treated others badly. better.
And once you try to connect these six years, it will become like "a thief came some time ago, everyone left first, and she was the only one who got sick."
Her memory seemed to have been cut off with a knife, and the six years had been silent. Only the two concepts of the village before the disaster and the time before the disaster were gone.
But just by looking at her situation at this time, we can understand that if Gu Dan and Xun Ke were a day or two later, no, even just one day, she might not be able to survive.
Gu Dan took out a clean towel from the package, made some water, moistened the towel, twisted it, and handed it to Xun Ke.
He also took out the unused food from the big package he was carrying - these were all kinds of pastries specially prepared by Lin Xiaoyi for the royal family. Not only were they unique and interesting in shape, but they also tasted top-notch in the world, and the aroma was particularly fragrant. Very hungry.
Gu Dan took out all the food that Lin Xiaoyi had prepared and placed it in front of Aunt Cheng so that she could choose by herself.
In fact, there was no choice. To her, these delicacies were all delicacies that she had never seen before. They were one of the ironclad proofs that Xun Ke had the ability to read. She began to praise Xun Ke's reading.
"Everyone has said a long time ago that you will be capable. You are smarter than Daniel and Erniu. How long do you plan to stay when you come back this time? When my husband comes back, I will ask him to do more for you. furniture."
Aunt Cheng's thinking in this regard was very clear. She could still clearly remember that her man was a carpenter. He told bits and pieces about the tragic situation in the village after the robbers, and then made up her mind. After coming back, even if I don’t make money, I have to build furniture that the neighbors will use.
"These things are delicious."
Eating the cakes that Gu and Dan brought from the imperial capital, Aunt Cheng had a sheepish smile on her face. She had probably never come into contact with anything like this in her life. The color, aroma and taste were all blended together. In addition, At this time, my stomach is empty and I am very hungry. It is inevitable that I will look a little ravenous, eat very quickly, and even choke.
"Xun Ke was very capable, and he was admitted to the imperial capital. The queen's daughter liked him very much and often played with him. These meals were specially prepared by the queen. It was for us that he was allowed to return home in fine clothes. You have to eat the gifts you prepared, otherwise the queen will be unhappy!"
Gu Dan told the story in a serious manner, half-truths and half-falsehoods, and handed over the water by the way, almost even believing it himself.
"The queen's daughter? That's the princess!"
Aunt Cheng was very surprised, and couldn't help but look at Xun Ke again and again, "Our village hasn't seen such a person for hundreds of years! This is the glory of our ancestors!"
Xun Ke also forced a smile and said with confidence: "That is, the queen's daughter always pesters me and refuses to leave no matter what. I came back this time just to see how everyone is doing. We also have a background. We are human and cannot tolerate being bullied by others!"
"OK!"
Aunt Cheng clapped her hands, feeling extremely happy, "Our village is pretty good, but we were attacked by thieves some time ago. I heard from Daniel and his family that the taxes are a bit heavy, and they can't support their two children if they continue like this. In this case, they can give the money to the Queen." Tell me?"
She still had the concept of the queen and the emperor, and understood that they were the most powerful figures to ordinary people. She stopped even taking the food, and asked with some entanglement and expectation.
"Of course. I made an agreement with the queen before coming here. This village will no longer have to pay taxes for decades to come, and everyone can live in peace and stability. This is all thanks to Xunke."
Gu Dan followed her words and continued with an upright look on his face, speaking firmly and sincerely.
“You won’t have to pay taxes for decades?!”
Aunt Cheng's eyes burst out with a brilliance that was hard to look directly at. Her face was full of disbelief, and then she was filled with great joy. "When the people in the village come back, everyone will be very happy. It was stolen by a thief. In the days to come, It’s getting better too.”
Vitality filled her body again. On her dark and smelly face, there was a smile that made people dare not look directly at her. She even spoke politely to Xun Ke, at least she no longer regarded Xun Ke as a child. .
Xun Ke's fists hidden under his body were already clenched pale, and there was still a smile on his face. He looked like a prodigal son who had left home and returned home in fine clothes, preparing to bring his fellow villagers with him to become rich and wealthy.
After Aunt Cheng had eaten enough and the rain outside the house gradually stopped, she did not forget to congratulate Xunke before leaving. For example, she should treat the princess well and not make the queen angry. Since she could save the village dozens of Years of taxes, the queen must be a good person.
Aunt Cheng's home is in a dilapidated small courtyard.
Judging from the appearance alone, the house she lives in is completely different from the surrounding houses. There is even a special odor in the house, but she seems to be completely familiar with it and does not show any signs of it. The strange thing is that he just said that he has no ability and has not taken care of his home for a long time after falling ill.
She said goodbye to Gu Dan very warmly. She regarded Gu Dan as Xun Ke's friend. She also said that when the dates are ripe again next year, she and Xun Ke can come to her home to harvest dates. Her dates are big and beautiful. Tian, the little guy from ten miles and eight villages likes to come over and beg for some sweet jujubes every time the dates are ripe.
Gu Dan saw the jujube tree in her yard.
already dead.
Even the bark of the tree had been peeled off abruptly, leaving no trace of green onion.
At this time of year, everything should be in decline.
Gu Dan just smiled and nodded, and when Aunt Cheng was not paying attention, the green light quietly fell on the jujube tree.
The intoxicating green color climbs up the branches at an extremely fast speed, and the lush and vigorous jujube flowers can't wait to bloom in every corner, which is an endless source of vitality.
As the jujube trees bloom, the sound of iron hoofs treading the ground can be heard faintly in the distance.
(End of chapter)
