Chunfeng and Qiaoyun both said that Peiqi was outside and hadn't come back, but Jiangzhi actually found Peiqi in the old house on the cliff.

It dared not return to its little wooden house, so it dug a hole under the woodpile next to the old house.

At this moment, the carefree Peppa Pig was fast asleep in the pit, but as soon as she heard Jiang Zhi's footsteps, she instantly turned over and stood up, running over to greet her.

"Peppa!" Jiang Zhi stroked the wild boar's bristly head and fed it the snacks she had brought up the mountain.

Peppa whimpered and whimpered as she ate, looking quite pitiful.

Jiang Zhi laughed and said, "Sigh, there's nothing I can do to help you with this. It's because you have two formidable wives. I'm scared too. Just wait two more months and everything will be fine."

At first, the sows are fiercely protective of their piglets, ready to fight anyone who comes near. But as the piglets grow up, the sows will become docile again.

Chunfeng and the others found Peiqi's timidity quite amusing.

Jiang Zhi felt that the deep impression Peiqi had left from being bitten by a large sow when she went back to reunite with her family before made her even more afraid of the two sows now.

After the two families gathered for dinner that evening, He Xiang washed the dishes, and Qian Niu swept the floor.

Sitting under the moonlight, Xu Dazhu told Jiang Zhi about what had happened on the mountain. This year, the drought had caused a complete crop failure on the slopes, but the vegetables grown in the terraced fields were enough to feed two families.

"Auntie, we've run out of herbs from the mountain, and the distilled essential oil has been sealed in jars."

"The honeysuckle I planted this year was watered once and didn't die from the drought..."

Jiang Zhi held Cai Xia in her arms, coaxing the child to sleep while listening to the conversation. Chun Feng, Qiao Yun, and Da Zhu were there to take care of things on the mountain, so she didn't need to worry about anything.

After finishing discussing matters on the mountain, Jiang Zhi asked, "The houses in the village have been repaired. Have you decided whether you want to move down the mountain together?"

Qiaoyun was determined to leave, and Jiangzhi only looked at Chunfeng and Xu Dazhu.

Things are different now. Before, we were worried that Chunfeng's identity would be exposed and cause trouble, but now the situation is different, and there is no such problem at all.

Xu Dazhu thought for a moment and said, "Auntie, what will happen to the things on the mountain if we all leave?"

He was already prepared to go down the mountain. Since his previous worries were no longer valid, he could go into the village, even if he didn't stay there permanently.

Having been on the mountain for almost three years, Xu Dazhu has grown accustomed to the loneliness and hardship brought about by his physical disability, but Chunfeng is still young.

When she was healthy, Feng Meizi liked bright colors and enjoyed talking to people, which is why she sent Chunfeng back to her parents' home after she was injured.

Now that conditions allow, Xu Dazhu, hearing the commotion in the village, still hopes to see Chunfeng just as happy.

Jiang Zhi hadn't answered yet. The night wind was a bit chilly, so Chunfeng came out with a coat and draped it over Dazhu's shoulders. She then said, "Auntie, let's wait until Xiaoman is engaged before we talk about it."

Even if we live on the mountain, we can still go into the village often!

Xu Dazhu is recovering well. Although he can't walk, he can sit on the back of a mule.

This is something I tried a few days ago.

After the house is renovated, Xiaoman will get engaged, and her older brother Dazhu has to go.

Errui lifted him onto the mule's back, and to his surprise, he was able to sit steadily, which meant that he could use animal power to go up and down the mountain in the future.

This gives everyone more choices, which is why Jiang Zhi asked that question.

Chunfeng's words were ambiguous, clearly indicating her concerns about returning to the village to settle down, so Jiangzhi didn't say anything more.

The night in the mountains seemed quiet, but in reality, the chirping of insects and the calls of birds were incredibly noisy. Jiang Zhi lay quietly in bed, while He Xiang, the little girl who shared a room with her, was already fast asleep.

Jiang Zhi was physically exhausted, but her mind was clear. She was thinking about what would happen to Peiqi if everyone went down the mountain.

She somewhat regretted raising Peppa Pig as a pet; would it get used to being separated from humans?

In fact, the wild boar, which is over two years old, is perfectly capable of surviving independently, so Jiang Zhi doesn't need to worry about it.

The lives of mountain people are very difficult, not only because of the inconvenience of transportation, but also because of the high risks of farming.

There is no fertile land in the mountains, and the shallow soil on the slopes cannot withstand natural disasters, resulting in a complete crop failure when the weather is dry.

The next day, Jiang Zhi did not rest and began to tidy up the house.

She had already decided last night that if Dazhu's family were to move down the mountain, this place still couldn't be abandoned.

They would have someone come up and stay two nights a month to feed Peppa Pig.

Moreover, I sometimes come here to stay for a few days when I gather herbs, and it's especially comfortable here in the summer.

With Jiang Zhi around, Peiqi mustered up her courage and went back to sleep in her little cabin.

But they always sneaked around, never daring to go even a step outside the enclosure in the woods.

So every day when Jiang Zhi went out, Xiong Xiaomei ran ahead, followed by Caixia, Nini, and finally, the slow-moving Peiqi, forming a large and impressive group that roamed the mountains and forests.

Five days later, Xiaoman brought Tiantao up the mountain!

After the two made their relationship clear, Xiaoman did not hide it from the Tian family. She made it clear that she had an older brother and sister-in-law and that they would be living together in the future.

Hearing that there was another sister-in-law, the Tian family was somewhat surprised, but they were happy to accept it. Xiaoman's family only had two brothers, so of course they should live together and take care of each other.

The house is ready for the engagement soon, and Xiaoman brought Tiantao up the mountain to meet her brother and sister-in-law and discuss moving arrangements.

Seeing Tian Tao go up the mountain, Jiang Zhi finally understood why Chun Feng was hesitant.

Having endured too much hardship on her journey to escape famine, Chunfeng, who was used to living in seclusion in the mountains, subconsciously resisted contact with the outside world.

Another reason is that the two brothers get along well, but the sister-in-law is different; she lacks self-confidence.

This was Tian Tao's first time coming to the mountain. She saw chickens and pigs everywhere, vegetable gardens with lush green leaves and yellow seedlings, and houses that were no worse than her own thatched hut.

There was a kind grandmother, an older brother who had difficulty walking but was always neat and tidy, and a sister-in-law who wore patched clothes and was rather quiet.

Nini was most excited by Tian Tao's arrival. She wasn't shy at all and kept pestering her aunt to show off her toys, take her to see the chickens at home, and those striped piglets, insisting on bringing them to her to see.

Chunfeng was afraid the sow would bite people, so she went with them. The two sisters-in-law were a little awkward and unfamiliar with each other at first.

Tian Tao is the eldest sister in her family. She is used to taking care of her naughty younger siblings and helping her mother manage half of the household.

She had been managing the pharmacy for more than half a year, and just a few days ago she was traveling around with Jiang Zhi to learn. So, although she was young, she was bolder and more meticulous than Chunfeng.

At this moment, facing her sister-in-law whom she was meeting for the first time, she was cheerful and straightforward, which quickly made Chunfeng lower her guard.

Tian Tao came to invite Chunfeng and Dazhu to come back to the village and live together.