Chapter 29 Su Daya's Secret
Su Erya said with some worry, "It's mainly because we've been working for almost a year now. Normally, the river would flow in the fall, but last year we only had one or two rains in the spring, and no rain in the summer or fall. Last winter was very cold, but there wasn't much snow either, so the river isn't flowing as much as before."
"I still remember when I first came to Liuhe Village. It was autumn and there had just been a heavy rain. The river was flooding and it was a spectacular sight. Everyone in the village came to see it."
"We don't know if it will rain in the spring, and everyone is still counting on spring plowing after the rain."
Shen Yueyao knew that crop seeds would grow better after rain.
If there is no spring rain, everyone has to carry buckets of water to irrigate the fields and farm, but in that case, the crops that grow will be mediocre.
The yield and quality cannot be compared with crops grown after rain.
Shen Yueyao remembered that there were only three wells in the village, one at the head, one in the middle and one at the end. However, there were twenty or thirty households in the village, so they had to be careful not to let the drought affect their water supply.
However, compared with other villages, their village is a relatively remote village with a small population.
Shen Yueyao didn't say much. She felt that Su Erya was still a child and shouldn't have so many worries.
"Look, the willow trees are sprouting. You can pick these little buds and put them in a basket. We can cook them and eat them when we get home."
There are several very thick willow trees by the river, and some of their branches hang down into the river.
Because it is just spring, there are tender green buds on it.
Shen Yueyao came under one of them and taught Su Erya how to pick it.
Dabao and Erbao looked up at the willow tree, and only then did they know what willow buds were.
The two of them were relatively small and could only pick the willow buds from the willow branches that hung down within their reach.
In fact, Shen Yueyao didn't need them to do anything, she just looked at them curiously and took them out to play.
However, the two treasures like to do things by hand, and as long as they are not tired and there is no danger, she will not interfere.
Besides, some exercise can make the two babies happier.
It's still a bit cold in this season.
Fortunately, the sun is shining brightly today, and the morning sunlight brings warmth to people.
She also took the time out these past few nights to make a set of thick clothes for her eldest and second child. Of course, she made them by modifying her own clothes. The two children look good in them, and the thicker the clothes, the less cold they will be when they go out.
Su Erya worked really efficiently. After a while, Shen Yueyao had only picked half of the fruits, but Su Erya had already picked a whole basket.
Su Erya felt that since her third aunt didn't specify how much to pick, she should pick more.
They also came out with a large backpack that could be filled to the brim.
Shen Yueyao now likes this kind of free ingredient very much.
This can save a lot of money.
When they were picking willow buds under the tree, because the willow tree was quite large and the hanging willow branches were dense, the women who were washing clothes not far from the river did not see them.
From time to time, the sound of pounding clothes and their voices could be heard by the river.
It's nothing more than discussing the family affairs of each family, or talking about what happened in the village recently.
Living in a village, if something happens in someone's family, the whole village may know about it in less than half a day.
As they talked, everyone turned the topic to Su Xueyi.
"Have you heard? The village head wants to invite Master Su to be a teacher to teach the children in the village."
"That's a good thing. If Mr. Su becomes a teacher and sends his children to school, won't he also have to pay tuition fees?"
"I don't know, I just heard it, it's hard to say whether it's true or not."
Someone couldn't help but sigh and said, "If Mr. Su's legs were fine, he would have passed the exam and become an official long ago."
"Who said it wasn't? It's a pity. Young Master Su's leg has been broken for over a year now, and there's no way to treat it. He can't do farm work. If he could become a teacher, he could earn some money. If he can't pay the tuition, the village will at least give him some food..."
"But now Shen Yueyao knows how to make a living. She went to the town to set up a stall to sell food. I heard that she made some money. This should be enough for the family to eat."
"It would be great if Shen Yueyao could live a good life. Otherwise, it would be really pitiful for Master Su. Tsk tsk..."
"I don't know what's going on with the Su family. Shen Yueyao seems to be getting better, but there's something wrong with Su Daya."
"What's the problem? Wasn't Su Daya a maid in a wealthy family and was sent back injured?"
"Humph, what do you mean by sending her back? Yesterday, a distant relative of mine came back from the capital and said that Su Daya seduced the young master of a wealthy family, and when that young master's mother found out, she got furious and beat her up and sent her back. The injury was all fake."
"Is this true? Does Su Daya have no shame?"
"After seeing the world, she no longer knows her place. She thinks she's still a daughter of a wealthy family, but now she's just a village girl..."
"Besides, if she hadn't signed the indenture, she would have been beaten to death long ago."
Hearing this, Su Erya clenched her fists and was about to go over to argue.
Shen Yueyao held her back and said, "Don't go over there. Even if you go and tell them, they will still discuss it behind their backs."
"Besides, some things get worse the more you explain them. The bigger the fuss, the more serious the villagers will take it. Pretend you didn't hear anything. Take care of your own reputation first."
Su Erya calmed down immediately after listening to Shen Yueyao's words.
"But, but Sister Daya wouldn't, wouldn't do such a thing."
Shen Yueyao looked at Su Erya's red eyes and said, "If you go and tell them, will they believe it?"
Su Erya also knew that no one would believe her if she told him.
Shen Yueyao was still very calm. She felt that this was an information-blocked era, most people had not received any education, there were not many entertainment programs on weekdays, and sometimes work was very tiring. When they had free time, they liked to chat about gossip and talk about family matters. For them, this might be a way to relieve stress.
But to say that they have bad intentions is not the case. At most, they just discuss things behind people's backs.
According to her understanding, most of the people in Liuhe Village are nice and their customs are very simple.
Since these things have been discussed, it means that many people outside the city are discussing these things.
And they don’t know whether it is true or not.
But Shen Yueyao felt that Su Daya was indeed a bit arrogant.
Two days ago, she went to deliver something to Old Lady Meng. Su Daya was already well enough to get out of bed, but she didn't even call her "Auntie Three."
I ate the food she sent me and knew that she helped me buy medicine, but I didn't say a word of thanks.
She didn't say anything either.
Anyway, as long as it doesn't interfere with her work, she won't meddle in other people's business.
Besides, Su Daya is already fifteen years old, and she should understand the truth.
Su Erya is only twelve years old, but she knows how to work diligently.
But Su Daya thought she was a wounded soldier and did not do any work these days. She watched her grandmother running around without even offering to help.
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