Chapter 311 Testing each other
As night fell, the village of Daliu was covered with a layer of moon-gauze.
With the light of the stars and the moon, Jiang Fengnian carried a basin of water and a cloth to wipe the blood stains on the carriage.
After Doctor Wu had sewed up the wound, his stomach had been rumbling for two rounds. Seeing that he looked tired, Feng Shi asked him to stay for dinner.
The old man was old, and his stomach and teeth were not in good condition.
A bowl of hot soup noodles, a little pork fat on the bottom of the bowl, sprinkled with scallions, shrimp skin, pickled vegetables, and an egg, would be appetizing.
While cooking noodles for him, Feng Shi gave Xiao Lanyi the cooked gelatin and ginseng porridge.
Because of Xiao Lanyi's accident, the villagers were all worried, and the village had a rare peace.
On weekdays, before winter came, everyone would put on a small jacket after dinner, grab a handful of roasted melon seeds, and go out to chat.
But now, although every household has oil lamps on, there is no other movement except the occasional barking of the rhubarb at the entrance of the village.
After Feng sent Doctor Wu away, she went to Xianquanju to take a look.
The guests were greeted by Yiner as usual, whether they were taking a hot spring bath or drinking tea and eating, they were all in harmony.
Feng gave a few instructions, then served some snacks and sent them to the room of the couple who reported the news.
The couple looked cautious, and after they stood up to thank him, they indirectly mentioned Xiao Lanyi's hurt feelings.
Seeing that Feng only shook her head and sighed, they immediately looked relieved, ate two snacks, and thanked him again and again.
Feng looked at the two people calmed down, put on a fake smile, and left quietly.
This night was destined to be a sleepless night...
...
On the next morning, a little light appeared in the sky.
Jiang Fengze sat on the kang with dark circles under his eyes, staring at Xiao Lanyi who was grinding his teeth.
Thinking that his good brother had not woken up yet, he was afraid that he might be dead or alive. Fengze had not been able to close his eyes all night, and now his face was depressed, as if he had lost his parents.
But he seemed to have forgotten one thing...
How could this unconscious person still grind his teeth...
When almost everyone in the family woke up, Feng went out to fetch firewood, Li Qiqiao washed rice and cooked, Fengnian and Fenghu swept the yard while discussing the arrangements for distributing porridge today.
Little Fengmiao was carrying Nuobao's urinal, and just after he went to empty and wash it, he heard some noise in the west room, and hurried in to take a look.
As soon as he entered the west kang, he saw Xiao Lanyi slightly opening his mouth, grinding his back teeth twice, and even talking in his sleep.
"This dress is only two hundred taels? Shopkeeper, buy it!"
As expected of a young master, he was so generous even when talking in his sleep.
Feng Miao glared, shook Feng Ze's arm twice, and ran out and shouted, "Third brother, listen!"
"Mom, Xiao Lanyi is about to wake up, he is about to wake up!"
Feng was startled, and the firewood in her arms fell to the ground.
She rushed into the house like an arrow, and saw that Xiao Lanyi didn't close his eyes. She breathed a sigh of relief and patted Feng Miao again.
"How can you tell that Master Xiao is awake? Didn't you see that he was still motionless? Don't talk nonsense."
Jiang Fengze also stood up in surprise and said a little late, "What, is he awake? I don't think so."
"Third brother, what are your ears? Didn't you hear that he was buying clothes in his dream?" Xiao Fengmiao was not convinced, "If he talks in his sleep, he must be awake. Mother, if you don't believe me, let's wait and see!"
"Mother, do you think a person who is unconscious will also grind his teeth and talk in his sleep?" Jiang Fengze became suspicious.
Feng's throat was stuck, and seeing that Xiao Lanyi was about to reveal her true feelings, she lied to fool her.
"You are still young, what do you know? My mother had an aunt who fell on her head and lay on the kang for twenty years. She didn't wake up for a day, but she still snored, farted, and scolded the old man." Feng deliberately curled her lips.
"Oh, is that so!" Jiang Fengze lowered his head and became disappointed again.
Feng Miao didn't believe it, and was about to sneak back on the kang to test it, but Feng didn't give him a chance. She grabbed him by the back of the neck and kicked him out of the house.
"There is still half an hour before the school starts. Take this opportunity to help your mother pick up the eggs and chop the duckweed."
"Go to the door and pick up some firewood to heat up the kangs in the east and west rooms. Don't come in to eat until you finish!" Feng put her hands on her waist, and she had many ways to deal with him.
When Feng Miao heard this, his face wrinkled and turned bitter.
Feng Ze simply went out to help his brother with the work, which was better than sitting idle in the house with random thoughts.
Not long after, the chickens in the village chief's house crowed three times, and the villagers started to cook.
Seeing that the door of the Jiang family was open and that they hadn't finished a few meals, they came to ask about Xiao Lanyi with green onions and sauce.
"It's been a whole night. Has Mr. Xiao woken up?"
"How is he now?"
"What? Not awake yet? Is he still angry?"
The villagers spoke frankly, but their worries were real.
Mrs. Feng took off her apron, wiped her hands, and replied one by one, "Alas, the person is still the same, and has not closed his eyes. I don't know if he can wake up later, but his life should be safe. Everyone, go back and have dinner."
The village chief and others couldn't help but sigh when they heard it.
I don't know who chewed too much green onion, and the smell was too strong when he exhaled. Everyone couldn't stay, so they all went home as soon as possible.
At this time, Mrs. Feng saw out of the corner of her eye that the couple who reported the news yesterday were also standing not far away, secretly staring at this side.
The couple's eyes were also dark blue, obviously they didn't get a good night's rest.
Seeing Mrs. Feng looking at them, the two put away the sharpness in their eyes and replaced them with smiles to greet people.
Feng also smiled and stepped forward to say politely, "But I am sorry that Xianquanju didn't treat you well. You two don't look like you slept well last night."
The two men tugged at their clothes when they heard this. The
man smiled foolishly, "No, no, we are just rough people, wild boars can't eat fine bran. This is the first time we live in such a good place. We are so excited that we can't sleep."
The woman smiled and took the man's arm, "My man is just a stupid carpenter. He can only work but not talk. Please don't be angry with him. Thank you for your hospitality and for sending such a rich meal this morning. We are really embarrassed."
Mrs. Feng pretended to be unhappy, "Why are you two being so polite! You saved Mr. Xiao, we are grateful enough, just live here steadily, if you have other plans in the future, my family will help you!"
"That's great, all right." The couple nodded in response.
Although the three of them were polite, they secretly looked at each other.
Mrs. Feng glanced up and down and saw that although the couple wore coarse linen clothes and worn-out shoes.
But the back of their hands was smooth and delicate, not like rough laborers.
On the contrary, there was a layer of clean thin silk on the base of the thumb and the four fingers, which made them look more like those who had practiced swordsmanship.
The couple looked at Feng and saw that she was just a peasant woman. They put down their guard and wanted to ask about Xiao Lanyi.
"By the way, this lady." The woman asked tentatively, "Did Mr. Xiao really never wake up yesterday?" Mrs.
Feng said with a click of the tongue, pointing at Fengze in the yard, "Didn't I tell you just now that if he really wakes up, my family will beat gongs and drums to tell the whole village."
"Look at my son again, his eye circles are almost drooping to his chin, he hasn't slept all night. Whether Mr. Xiao is good or bad, isn't it written on his face?" Mrs. Feng sighed.
The couple looked along the courtyard and saw Fengze's haggard face, just like a young widow who had just died.
They no longer suspected anything, looked at each other, nodded, and went back to discuss.
This morning, the Jiang family came in and out, and every once in a while, someone would go in to check on Xiao Lanyi.
Li Qiqiao cooked the ginseng soup, brought it in, and fed him twice.
Jiang Fengmiao came back from class, and as long as Feng was not watching, he would come to poke and touch him.
Not to mention Jiang Fengze, who would come to watch over him for a while as if he was watching his eyes, and then sit on the edge of the kang and sigh.
Xiao Lanyi really couldn't stand it, and almost broke down several times. He almost lifted the quilt and shouted "He won't pretend anymore."
Fortunately, there was a good treasure, Xiao Nuobao, who went to the west room to watch after waking up.
Like a guardian fairy, no matter who came in, she would stretch out her little finger and find a task to send out, finally helping Xiao Lanyi out of trouble.
Around noon, because the wound was too deep, although it was properly sutured, Xiao Lanyi still couldn't stand it and had a slight fever.
Xiao Nuobao was busy, carrying a small half basin of water, and climbed onto the kang with great effort, and then took a cloth to dip it and wiped it on his face again and again.
It was not too cold in the morning, and there was a fire burning in the outer room. Feng took off her skirt and only wore a short silk shirt, stretching noodles on the stove.
Thinking of Xiao Lanyi still having a fever, she turned to Li Qiqiao and said, "Second wife, I remember that the village chief's family made canned yellow peaches before. Go and ask for one. Mother wants to eat some."
Li Qiqiao didn't feel suspicious, responded, put down the spatula and went out.
The weather in the north is cold, and there are few fruits and vegetables in winter. There has always been a custom of canning.
Use a clean white porcelain bottle, cut peaches or pears into slices, add a little molasses, and then seal it with mud. You can eat it until the beginning of next spring.
And keep it in the cellar or underground. It will be cool after opening the bottle. For people with fever or headache, eating one is the best.
It wasn't long before the canned peaches were going home.
When Xiao Nuobao heard the movement of the porcelain jar, although he was greedy and licked his lips, he still had to stay close to Brother Xiao.
So she moved her short legs off the kang, ran to the cupboard, took out a small bowl, and went to "find food" for the injured.
Li Qiqiao saw her approaching, smiled and scooped out a few pieces of peach meat, and poured some canned water into her bowl.
Xiao Nuobao held the small bowl, slurped back to the west room, picked up the spoon, and put it into Xiao Lanyi's mouth.
"Xiao Guoguo, get up and eat quickly. Mother said that you won't feel hot after eating canned food." She lay on the pillow and whispered.
Xiao Lanyi had slept for a long time and was a little relieved.
He twitched his nose, "I remember when I was little, whenever I had a headache or fever, my grandmother would always ask someone to buy some canned food and feed it to me herself. Unexpectedly, my grandmother doesn't feed me anymore, and a little fat girl feeds me now."
"Then eat quickly!" Xiao Nuobao stamped his feet to urge.
The yellow peach tasted sweet, and Xiao Lanyi also had an appetite, and was about to get up and take a bite.
As soon as he raised his head, he saw Xiao Nuobao with a well-behaved little face, drooling, wiping his mouth and staring at the big yellow peach flesh.
This cute little look immediately made him cover his chest, and his heart was about to melt into a pool of soft water.
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