Chapter 1013 Their relationship is quite deep

“It’s a landscape to ward off evil spirits. I’ve noticed these past few days that my junior brother’s yard is completely bare. Plus, the terrain in this ravine is unique. It’s one thing if they can hear people talking in other people’s yards, but they can hear us talking too. What’s the difference between that and being naked?”

Zhang Chengxuan knew that these young people were greedy, lazy, and loved to cause trouble. He had been having a great time with them in this remote mountain village for the past few days, but it was still the countryside, and Wuji and Yebai definitely couldn't stand it.

“Going to Jincheng is fine, but you must be back tonight,” he said, his eyes narrowing slightly. “Perhaps you’ll see some excitement when you come back.”

"Lively? What lively?" Upon hearing that there was something to see, Tudan didn't want to leave anymore; he was willing to stay a little longer.

“I don’t know. If I did, I would still be here teaching you bandits.” Zhang Chengxuan pointed to the mud on his shoes. “Don’t go near the water. If I catch you again, I’ll break your legs first.”

"I know!" Tu Dan'er tossed his hair. "Since we're going to the city, let me dress up. Maybe a girl will take a liking to me and insist on making me her live-in son-in-law."

Looking at Tu Dan'er, who didn't tie his hair up properly, his high ponytail swayed as he walked, wearing a purple hairband and black clothes, his calves were tightly bound, but he was wearing straw sandals that looked like they were rubbing against his feet.

Although he only took one apprentice, that one was worth two, a real troublemaker, and the others were all led astray.

The eldest brother was telling him today that Wuji and Yebai have been very restless lately. When they are studying, they are either scratching their ears and cheeks or yawning, and their legs are swinging back and forth. They can't sit still at all.

If we let them continue like this, they'll turn into a bunch of bandits sooner or later.

"Wait a minute, come in first!" Zhang Chengxuan shouted. "How did you get that cut on your back? Where have you been running wild?"

Tu Dan'er stepped back, clutching the back of his clothes and trying to look back. "It must have been caught on the apricot tree. It's okay, I'll sew it myself."

“Take it off and sew it myself,” Zhang Chengxuan raised his voice. No one would be gentle with a disobedient child, and he was no exception. “You sew it up like a maggot. You might as well throw it away.”

“Then I’ll have my martial aunt sew it; her handiwork is definitely better than my master’s.”

“Come back. Am I your master or is she your master?” He frowned and grabbed the back of his collar.

Tu Dan'er sighed helplessly, "Master, you're too rough."

Zhang Chengxuan paused, his strength lessening. "Stop jumping around all day. Be more restrained when you're playing. Even the monkeys in the mountains aren't as wild as you."

*

Song Chunxue went to the eldest son's house, chatted with Xu Dahong about everyday matters, and learned about the changes in the village.

Before dinner, she rushed back to cook for everyone.

The bricklayer, who lives nearby, has already finished his work and gone home, but the carpenter hasn't.

The carpenter went to the eldest son's house for dinner that evening and even brought him two newly made low stools.

Although the wood in spring is not as damp, it is still difficult to work with. If Master Han hadn't dried most of the moisture, the tea table would definitely have cracked and shrunk by the time it was finished.

As she started kneading the dough, her senior told her that the children wouldn't eat dinner and would be back very late.

Upon further questioning, she learned that her senior brother wanted to buy saplings.

In the afternoon, a question popped into her mind, and she wanted to confirm it now.

Seeing that no one was outside, she lowered her voice and asked, "Senior brothers, are you planning to do something here?"

"What article?" Zhang Chengxuan raised an eyebrow, picked up a small steamed bun, and walked out.

"I noticed that they leveled the chicken coop behind me, and a large area about the size of the sheep pen, and planted willow sticks all around it. Are they trying to use willow saplings to fence something off?"

The blue bricks in the courtyard have already been laid, but Song Chunxue just discovered that the middle of the sheep pen has been paved, and it looks like they plan to build a house directly with the blue bricks. It's quite large, with a circular area inside, which is shaped like a Bagua diagram.

And this must have been arranged by Master Han.

"You'll find out when the time comes." Master Zhang carried a basket. "The eldest brother brought up several large radishes. I'll go peel and wash them so we can make radish dumplings tomorrow."

Since her senior brother was quite virtuous, Song Chunxue continued cooking.

The next day, everyone got up early to go for morning exercise on the mountain.

He gets up earlier than the old shepherd.

The children watered the saplings they had bought and also bought a lot of things to give to Master Han, all in an effort to persuade him to take them to see the elders who were hiding in the cave.

"No rush. Once the walls around us are built high, people won't be able to easily see inside. After all the details are settled, I will invite them to the banquet."

Tu Dan'er was taken aback. "Attending a banquet?"

It sounds unusual.

“That’s right. Your junior brother’s courtyard has been requisitioned by us. You can come here often in the future.” Master Han explained gently. “I have carefully investigated this place in the past few days. The spiritual energy here is thin, but the underground is extraordinary. Outsiders are unwilling to come, but the old cultivators who hide here are all quietly cultivating in their own land.”

At noon, Song Chunxue stir-fried radish and pork dumpling filling. She still couldn't accept the raw dumpling filling from outside. Without enough scallions, ginger, and heavy seasonings, the meaty smell couldn't be masked at all.

People here are used to frying fillings in oil.

The filling was too loose when stir-fried, making it difficult to wrap.

Wuji and Yebai were alright; you could tell they used to make dumplings at the Taoist temple. But Tudan struggled a lot. He would pinch one side of a small piece of dough and tear the other side, then pinch the gap with his fingers, and the dumpling just burst open.

"Tudan'er, don't help anymore, go and mince the garlic. Master and Uncle-Master won't like sour food, but I think garlic soaked in vinegar with dumplings is absolutely delicious." Changfeng snatched the dough from his hand. "If you wrap another layer, this won't be a dumpling, it'll be a steamed bun."

Tu Dan'er got up. "Then I'll go peel the garlic. Where's the garlic?"

“It’s right above the water vat, and it was given to me by my elder brother.” Changyun said, then suddenly remembered something. “Oh right, I just saw the house across the ditch from my elder brother’s house. It looked familiar. They came in a carriage and were carrying a big bath tub. Do you remember who it was?”

A large bathtub?

Song Chunxue couldn't help but chuckle, "Li Dazui's back, did he bring his beautiful wife with him?"

"Yes, there was an older woman who hurriedly got off the carriage and quickly went into the courtyard, as if she was afraid of being seen." Tu Dan'er asked curiously, "Did she find a companion?"

"Which Li Dazui? Who is Li Dazui?" Wuji asked curiously.

The elderly Song Chunxue told them about Li Dazui's background and how he had helped her in the past.

She suddenly realized that they had a pretty good relationship with Li Dazui over the years.

Li Dazui found a partner and brought her home. Today is like their wedding day, so they have to celebrate.

The members of the Li family either hosted a banquet or pretended not to know anything.

But since he had been watching over the courtyard for Song Chunxue for so long, he should go and take a look.

"After we eat dumplings, let's go to their house for their wedding banquet."

"Great! I just bought some peanuts and dates. I'll share some with them and wish them a healthy baby soon." Tu Dan'er was always the type to say something surprising.

"Oh? You're so ruthless! He's even older than my martial uncle."