Not long after, He's mother came back, and Mei Niang helped pick vegetables and cook. After everyone went home, her husband would talk about Erqiang's matter.
She felt a little sorry for Daqiang. Her eldest nephew was very capable, but this matter only required one child, so Erqiang was more suitable. Daqiang could only wait and see if there were other opportunities in the future.
In the kitchen, He's mother only asked her daughter if the matter was settled. After hearing her daughter nod, she stopped asking. Her daughter and her family would have dinner here and would leave the day after tomorrow. She didn't know when they would be back, so she must cook some hard dishes today.
Fortunately, there was bacon and smoked rabbit at home, so we slaughtered an old hen to make soup. We also had a new brood of chickens at home, which would start laying eggs in the second half of the year.
Mei Niang saw that her mother was busy as hell and couldn't stop her. The chicken had already been killed, so she hurriedly boiled water and asked Erqiang and Ping'an to help pluck the chicken feathers.
For dinner for more than a dozen people, the mother obviously wanted to cook a few more dishes. She didn't say anything else, picked the dishes, and directly drew water from the well to wash them. The He family spent a lot of money on the well in the first place, so it was much more convenient to use water this way.
Before evening, all the members of the He family returned.
Mei Niang saw that her father and sister-in-law looked very happy, thinking that it must be because of what her husband had told her about Erqiang.
As soon as he got home, He's father asked his wife if the meal was ready. If it was ready, she should eat immediately because he had something important to tell her later.
Seeing her eldest daughter-in-law smiling, He's mother also felt itchy in her heart, "What's the big deal? Just tell me now, and we can eat later."
When Father He saw his son and grandson looking at him, the corners of his mouth curled up: "Alright, come here, Erqiang, close the gate."
Ping An thought to himself, this must not be a bad thing. Is this good news that my parents brought back from the county?
"This is what happened. Changsheng and his partner discussed with Master Sun today about Ping'an becoming his disciple. Master Sun said that he would find a servant for Ping'an to keep him company. When Changsheng heard this, he quickly said that his nephew could do it.
Young Master Sun also agreed. Changsheng considered that Daqiang was a little old and he was indispensable for collecting herbs at home, so he let Erqiang do this for the time being and he would help Daqiang when he had the chance in the future.
Young Master Sun agreed to pay Erqiang 500 coins a month. Erqiang's main purpose when he went there was to take care of Ping'an. He could also learn martial arts with Ping'an, but he would not specifically teach Erqiang medical skills. As for him, he could understand as much as he could over time, and he could learn some reading and literacy.
So, this is a great thing. You can learn a skill and get a monthly salary. Erqiang, when you go there, don't play around. Young Master Sun asked you to go there to take care of your cousin. If you can't do that, then what is the point of having you?"
Er Qiang was so happy that he said hurriedly, "Grandfather, I will definitely take good care of my cousin and do everything for him."
Ping An saw him grinning and looking at his older cousin who looked a little lost, "Big cousin, believe me, I will definitely take you out in the future."
He didn't dare to say that he would be a rare talent in the future, but he was sure to be a famous doctor. He would reveal his decades of medical knowledge from his previous life bit by bit, and he would definitely have people around him in the future.
He is very optimistic about this cousin in everything, and he is no worse than the second strongest one.
Daqiang looked up at his little cousin, only to see him looking at him seriously. He felt warm inside, "Be safe, big cousin believes in you."
He Zilin was overjoyed: "Okay, okay, it's best if Erqiang can follow Ping'an. Erqiang, tell your grandfather that when you go out, you must be more stable and not play around, otherwise I will ask Master Sun to find someone to send you back."
Erqiang swore hurriedly, what a joke, how could he let someone send him back, if that was the case, would he still be considered a human being?
Wan Changsheng said, "Daqiang, just stay home and collect herbs. Ping An and I will keep your matter in mind. There will definitely be opportunities."
Mrs. Hu smiled and said, "Brother-in-law, everything is fine. Please take care of Daqiang's affairs. It's better to go out than to stay in the countryside. I will go with the head of the family to collect herbs."
He's father asked Changsheng, "When are you going to tell the clan? Can your eldest brother tell him?"
Wan Changsheng said, "Tomorrow my wife will pack up at home. I will come here to teach my eldest brother and the others how to collect herbs. I will go to the clan leader's place in the evening. I didn't want to go to my eldest brother's place in person, but after thinking about it, I decided it was not appropriate. After returning from the clan leader's place, I will go to his house and tell him. I will keep the fact that my family and the eldest son of Baicaotang are leaving a secret. I will just say that a friend took me out to do something."
He's father didn't quite understand why his son-in-law insisted on keeping his whereabouts secret, but he still agreed. He thought, let him keep it secret, and just say he didn't know.
"Okay, go home earlier tomorrow. If you go home too late, they will be asleep."
Ping An knew that this was true. He had been here for several years, and even he had gotten used to going to bed at dusk and getting up at dawn. So where did so much lamp oil come from?
From what my father told my mother, I learned that Uncle Wan was not a bad person. At most, he was a little selfish and easily influenced. Although my aunt looked weak, she was unwilling to take out even a needle from her family.
For example, when his father came home from military service, he had nothing at first except some silver. His aunt had been cultivating his land for seven years, but she was reluctant to give him even a grain of rice, which directly hurt his father's heart.
That's fine.
It’s good that they are not some bad relatives. At least that family didn’t cause any trouble during this month. But it was that cousin who caused some trouble.
However, it doesn't matter anymore. I will be far away from here the day after tomorrow. After this trip, I will never come back to live for a long time. It's not that the mountains are not good, the mountains have their own advantages, but he still likes the hustle and bustle of the city. There are more opportunities there and it is more suitable for him to spread his wings.
At dusk, the family of three drove the mule cart back. Early the next morning, Wan Changsheng would come alone. His wife had to pack her things, and her son was still young, so she would not let him go up the mountain.
Tomorrow he will find more snake and insect medicine and prepare it when he returns. It will be effective for one or two years. It is already May, so he may not be able to get back in time this year.
Even if he had time, he didn't want to come back. Even if he went home in the future, he would have to be cautious. Whether that person was really not dead or not was like a mountain weighing on his heart.
He just stayed away from it for a long time and after that, he was no longer afraid.
Mei Niang had no idea that just because of her son's words, her husband was worried every day. The eldest master accepted Ping An as his disciple and took the couple away with him. It was like pie in the sky.
After returning, it was already dark. The family of three washed up and went back to their rooms to rest.
In the darkness, Mei Niang was still a little worried: "Husband, is it okay to hand over the land to the clan? Will my sister-in-law make a fuss?"
"Don't worry. Once we leave, there is a high probability that we will not come back to live here. When our son becomes successful in the future, we will definitely live with him. We have saved some money over the years. When he settles down, we will buy land and grow herbs. By then, my son will practice medicine and we will grow herbs, and we can save a lot of money on the herbs.
When the time comes, I will give this acre of land to the clan, which can be regarded as my contribution to the clan. For the time being, this piece of land will be given to my eldest brother to farm. I cannot give him the house yet. In two years, when we have a plan and his children have grown up, I will bring back a letter and give him the house, which is worth more than twenty taels, and it can be regarded as a brotherly love. "
As for the rest, forget it.
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