The weather is getting warmer, and people at the foot of the mountain are starting to get busy again.
Ziheng and Ding were often taken away by Ding Jiu, and sometimes Ding Changhe would go out for a few days. An Ran knew that even if he retreated, the secret power would still be in his hands.
The villagers have been growing medicinal materials over the years. At this time, Xiaxi Village is richer than several surrounding villages.
The busy farmers at the foot of the mountain often see the Ding family uncle and An Ran going up the mountain. One is carrying a small medicine basket, and the other is carrying a bow and arrow. From a distance, they look very right.
"Sit here and rest for a while."
An Ran walked over and sat down next to Ding Changhe. ?.?????.???
"My body has been exhausted from being in the capital these past few years. In previous years, I have never been so tired after going up the mountain for a day."
Ding Changhe looked at the fine sweat on An Ran's forehead, took out a handkerchief and wiped it for her.
"There's no shortage of food at home. Why do you always go to the mountains? You pick so many wild vegetables. It's not like there's nothing to eat at home."
An Ran glanced at Ding Changhe and said, "Then I've finished cooking, and I haven't eaten less. This dish is only for this season. If you want to eat it after a while, you won't be able to eat it anymore."
An Ran looked at the blush on An Ran's face due to going up the mountain. There was no makeup on her face, but a faint luster. She couldn't help but think of the scene when she accompanied An Ran up the mountain for the first time.
"Why do you look at me like this, uncle? Am I very embarrassed now?"
Ding Changhe smiled and said, "No, you look best like this."
"Fooling me again."
"You always don't believe me when I tell you the truth. Do you remember the first time I went up the mountain with you? I told you a lot of things at that time, about how I couldn't help myself and how difficult it was, just to make you accept it. Me, but you always don’t believe me.”
"My uncle always said that I like to settle old scores, but you still bring it up. Besides, you were really not very kind to me at that time."
Ding Changhe smiled and took An Ran's hand and said, "To be honest, I don't know what to do. You didn't want to talk to me at that time. As soon as I came, you wanted to drive me away. I didn't know what I should do." How to do."
At this time, the cry of wild beasts was heard in the distance. Ding Changhe pulled An Ran up and said, "Let's go down the mountain."
Going up the mountain today, Ding Changhe took An Ran to the deep mountains to see where his belongings were. An Ran was already familiar with the mountains and forests and marked them himself.
It was almost evening when the two of them arrived home. After washing up separately, Ding Changhe made a pot of tea and sat in the courtyard to drink it.
An Ran cleans up the wild vegetables he picked, blanchs them in hot water to remove the astringency, and eats them cold in the evening.
Ding Changhe sat on the chair and watched An Ran busy, his face was peaceful. This scene was so familiar, just like his grandfather and grandmother back then.
"An Ran, take a rest for a while and come over for a cup of tea."
An Ran washed the hands, sat in the chair and took the tea poured by Ding Changhe.
"Let the girl do these trivial things from now on, why do you always do it yourself?"
An Ran smiled and said, "It's just such a small amount of work. Besides, you don't like to eat the food I cooked for you?"
Ding Changhe smiled softly, "How could it be? In fact, seeing you busy, I often have an illusion, just like seeing my grandmother back then, busy taking care of the housework, making clothes and cooking for my grandfather. At that time, Son is when my grandfather laughs the most."
"I heard Aunt Ding say before that my father is often away from home, so you spend more time with your grandfather."
Ding Changhe nodded, "I have been with my grandfather since I was a child, and my grandfather and grandmother have always taken care of me. When I grew up, I also followed my grandfather on the battlefield. I was also one of the earlier ones trained by the Black Tiger Camp. Secret Guard, my grandfather was teaching me at that time."
"Grandpa's hard work has not been in vain. You have indeed managed to support the Ding family."
Ding Changhe smiled and said, "How long can I last alone? From now on, I will have to rely on Xiao Shitou and his brothers. So thank you for giving me some good sons."
An Ran smiled, "Why are you saying such disgusting things all of a sudden?"
"Is it disgusting? No, actually I've always wanted to tell you."
An Ran smiled and said, "Zi Heng and He'er will be back in two days. Let's go pick some bracken. They love to eat bracken stuffed buns and can't eat them more than a few times a year. You can accompany me to pick them."
"Okay, I originally thought that after I retired to seclusion, I would chop firewood, farm, and hunt in the mountains with you. I never thought that such a day would come to me."
"It's a pity."
Ding Changhe chuckled and said, "What's the regret? I have experienced everything I should have experienced in most of my life, and I have gained fame and fortune. Now I can live a peaceful life, training the little ones, I don't know how comfortable it is."
"Don't you feel aggrieved to live such an ordinary life with me in the countryside?"
Ding Changhe took An Ran's hand and said softly, "The emperor is a scheming and strategic person. Look at the high-ranking and powerful people in the court. How many of them can achieve good results in the end? Their families will not be affected." It’s implicated. Fight when you should fight, and retreat when you should retreat. I don’t want to work hard all my life and not even end up with a happy ending. I don’t know how many people want it like this."
An Ran had a smile on her face and said softly, "The life I have now is what I have always wanted."
"I told you before that we still have a future, and we should live well in the future."
"Of course you have to live well, as long as you don't bully me or make me angry."
"How dare I make you angry now? I coax you every day. You said I didn't understand this when I was young. If I could coax people back then, we wouldn't always have conflicts."
An Ran looked at Ding Changhe amusedly, "Look at what you said, as if you understand better now. I am accommodating to you."
"Okay, follow
