jdhmnovel Chapter 133 Huai'an County
Chapter 133 Huai'an County
The people from Tianyuan Village came to Huai'an County that afternoon. It was getting dark early, at 4:30 in the afternoon. Su He decided to rest in the county for one night.
Zheng Da found three inns that were close to each other and arranged for each team to stay there for one night. However, such a simple arrangement would actually cause friction.
"Hehua and I used to be neighbors. Isn't it normal for us to live in the same inn now?"
Wang Laowu stood with his hands on his hips and shouted in dissatisfaction at the people of Dahe Village, saying that these people wanted to snatch everything from him.
"We are all from the same village now. We are all members of the same clan. Naturally, whoever gets the seat first gets to live there."
The auntie from Sanshi Village was unhappy. What did this guy mean?
The aunt from Dahe Village also put her hands on her hips and responded, "You are a man, why are you making a fuss here? I think we women should just sleep on the same bed with Hehua, and you old men can go to the inn next door. You can just continue to be Hehua's neighbor."
Wang Laowu stood on tiptoe angrily, leaning forward with his upper body, his neck flushed red, "My family and the Hehua family have been neighbors for generations, we can't compare to you who just butt in the middle!"
"Bah! Lotus has only moved to Liushu Village for two or three years. She was born in Sanshi Village. I held her in my arms when she was a child."
"I passed by their house every day, and I watched the lotus grow up."
The aunts around came to support him. More than a dozen aunts stood with their hands on their hips, surrounding Wang Laowu and cursing at him. The scene was quite chaotic.
The entire street was blocked, and Su He could only call on the village chiefs to maintain the situation.
After this mediation incident, Su He felt that every village must elect a women's director because there were too many things to do in the village.
Wen Niang took the opportunity to squeeze in with Little Stone in her arms, "Hehua, come on, I've found out. This big bunk bed is very close to the kitchen. Let my mother cook you some delicious dishes tonight. You haven't had a good meal since you were on the road. Come on, I'll take you inside to rest first."
Su He left, "That's too expensive, Wen Niang, I'll just eat the steamed buns with you."
Wen Niang smiled and took Su He's hand and walked away. "It's okay. Others may not know, but you know my situation. Now you are the great benefactor of our family. My mother has gone to buy an old hen and stewed it for you to nourish your body. The conditions on the road are just a little worse. When we get there, mother-in-law has already thought of braised pig's head for you. You also like to eat pig intestines and chicken feet, so we have made a list."
Lu Yuan and Lu Qiao followed shyly behind, carrying their luggage. There were two large bunk beds in this inn, and they stayed in the one opposite Sister Hehua's.
Wang Sheng and Wang Bin had not yet recovered from their injuries, so they had already rested in the large bunk bed and were also looking after the luggage.
On this trip to the valley, all the fifteen people who followed Su He at the beginning were rewarded. Wang Sheng and Wang Bin received 30 taels of silver subsidies, the others received 10 taels, and Liu Bai and Su He, because of their greatest contributions, both received 50 taels of silver. No one in the tribe had any objections.
The Wang family also followed Su He into the inn, and the clan members nearby who noticed something was wrong quickly went in to take seats.
Soon the big bunk bed in the inn where Lotus was staying was full.
It can be said that Wang Laowu suffered a miserable defeat. Not only did he fail to earn the position he had hoped for, but he also offended the aunts in the clan. Wang Dashu was so angry that he beat him up again.
"Sister, Huai'an County is so lively, even more lively than Huangye Town."
Miaomiao, who was wealthy, wanted to spend money immediately. She felt that there was still some sugar missing in her bag.
"It's dark now. You're so young, I won't be able to find you if you go out later. Come learn to read with your brother tonight. Tiantian and Tietou can also come and learn."
What? Not only can I not go out to play, but I also have to learn to read?
Miaomiao couldn't believe this was true.
A small table had been moved over from the wood shop nearby. He wiped the table meticulously, placed paper and pen on it, and motioned Miaomiao to come over to practice calligraphy.
"Miaomiao, come over and practice calligraphy."
Miaomiao went away dejectedly, while Tiantian and Tietou obediently practiced calligraphy side by side behind her.
The four of them took up the seats for eight or nine people, but no one minded and instead was very supportive.
Juhua placed three kerosene lamps there, but it was still a little dim. There was nothing she could do as this was the current condition.
Grandma looked at him with satisfaction as she munched on the dried meat. This was the hope of their family.
Juhua looked on enviously, "Lotus, it's great for them to have a sister like you."
Su He was originally watching the four little ones writing, and after hearing what Ju Hua said, he replied seriously, "It's my honor to have them."
"Chrysanthemum, when we get to our new home and settle down, everyone can learn to read. Your brothers and sisters can learn, including your and your cousin's future children."
Juhua subconsciously touched her belly, hope flashing in her eyes. Her child must have a good life.
"Alas, I don't know how Lanhua is doing. I asked Shunzi to look for her before we left, but Lanhua and her family moved to Jinyang City. I don't know if we will be able to meet again in the future."
Compared to Suhe, Juhua and Lanhua have been together longer. Juhua feels a little regretful that the two sisters didn't see each other for the last time.
The people in Jinyang City were unstable. Because Chen Shi opened the city gate, the victims were able to come in. The price of food had increased from 13 wen per catty to 30 wen, and there was no demand for it.
Fortunately, the border soldiers brought by Chen Shi were still there, patrolling every day, so no major trouble occurred.
However, the water shortage problem cannot be solved. The price of water on the market is 50 cents per bowl, and this is still subject to purchase restrictions. Each person can only buy it once a day.
In an alley in Jinyang City, Lanhua sat on a chair in a daze. She was thinking about her good sisters Juhua and Lotus. She heard that those villages were deserted long ago.
"Orchid, we have to leave."
Lanhua's mother came in and gave Lanhua a bowl of water.
Lanhua carefully picked up the bowl and took just one sip to moisten her throat.
"Where to go?"
"Go south. Find a place with water. I heard that many people have already gone there."
Orchid was a little confused. Could they really find water?
"Your father asked for more water through his connections. Let's go quickly. If we're any later, the disaster victims outside will eat us."
Lanhua Niang really regretted it. If she had known earlier, she would have followed the old lady and moved her family to the south.
"There are only two carriages at home. Lanhua, go get some important things. We will set off in half an hour."
Lanhua put down the bowl and went to pack up her things in a hurry.
Half an hour later, their family followed their relatives and hurried out of the city.
There were already many horse-drawn carriages and flatbed carts leaving the South City Gate, and even more were pushing wheelchairs and walking. The gatekeepers just watched coldly, allowing the carriages to come in and out.
Lanhua lifted the curtain and saw a family of three outside the window. The man was pushing a wheelbarrow loaded with household belongings, including pots, pans, food, and quilts. The woman was carrying a large bag on her back with a baby wrapped in a cloth bag in front of her. The baby was babbling, but obviously couldn't speak yet.
"Mom, where are we going?"
"Let's go escape."
The woman holding the baby said that when Lanhua looked down, she found that there was a little girl below her, who was not even half as tall as her. The little girl was holding the woman's clothes and walking with her.
"Mom, when are we going home?"
Little people don't know the meaning of fleeing.
"There's no water at home. We need to go to a place with water. Xiaoya, be good and walk a little longer."
The woman looked at her husband who was pushing the cart hard in front of her, and kept cheering herself up in her heart, believing that she would definitely succeed.