Chapter 106 The Postman from Kyoto
The old lady locked herself in the main room, crying and cursing all day long. At dusk, she seemed to be even more unwell and refused to see anyone for meals.
Out of filial piety, her three daughters-in-law took turns going in to visit her, and when they came out, each of their faces was covered with saliva.
Gu Yuexuan is very smart.
The old lady had no good impression of her in the first place, so there was no need for her to join in the fun at this moment.
Besides, she had more important matters to deal with.
Early this morning, the sorghum to be purchased has been delivered to the home, and the wine-making process cannot be delayed.
With the experience from the last time, this time it seemed much easier.
In addition to sorghum wine, which takes a long time to ferment, she brewed another jar of rice wine before nightfall.
Place the rice wine jar next to the stove where the temperature is slightly higher, and use the residual heat of the stove fire to catalyze it. When Tu Subo returns from the mountains, the clear rice wine may be taken to the county town to be sold.
Besides this, there is another important matter that needs to be addressed.
"I've previously surveyed the fields at the foot of the hills. The soil quality is acceptable, but due to years of neglect, its fertility is insufficient. Before spring plowing, it's best to take the time to fertilize the land. Mixing good fertilizer into the soil before turning it over will ensure better seedlings and a more promising harvest."
The level of grain production is closely related to many factors.
The fertility of the soil, the quality of the seeds, and the management and fertilization after sowing, each link is decisive and cannot be ignored.
The old grandfather was not familiar with farming and asked in confusion, "Then how should we apply fertilizer?"
"Dry straw, cracked dead branches, rotten fallen leaves, the residue left after grinding beans, the chaff used to feed chickens, and all kinds of excrement discharged by livestock - these seemingly useless debris, when mixed together and fermented for a long time, can eventually be transformed into excellent fertilizer to nourish the land."
In short, many of the waste products in our daily lives can be transformed into valuable resources for fertile soil. All that is needed is to bring them together to create a richer, more nourishing fertilizer.
The old grandfather wanted to suggest using the abandoned charcoal pit as a fermentation site, but Gu Yuexuan politely said, "The odor produced during the fertilization process is quite strong, which is indeed a bit inconvenient at home. Therefore, I plan to dig a special fertilizer pit directly in the field."
Although this will take more time to move the items back and forth, it will ensure that your home environment is free from odors.
The hardships we endure every day to make a living are already enough. There is really no need to torture ourselves with our sense of smell at home just for the sake of momentary convenience.
The old grandfather thought for a moment and nodded in agreement: "Then it will be as you wish."
"I'll go with you tomorrow to select a site. As long as the weather isn't bad, digging the deep pit you described shouldn't be a problem."
Gu Yuexuan agreed with a smile, turned around and walked in with a bowl of slightly dark soup.
"What kind of soup is this?"
"This is a soup made from dried dandelions."
Gu Yuexuan placed the steaming bowl of soup next to her grandfather and explained, "Grandpa's eyes have been red and his lips have been chapped lately. I'm afraid it's due to excessive internal heat. Dandelion has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. Drinking some every day may help relieve the discomfort."
"But this soup is a bit bitter. If Grandfather is not used to it, I will prepare some syrup to flavor it."
Undoubtedly, except for the initial period when the grandfather was in trouble and ignored family affairs, her and Tu Subo's lives improved a lot with the support of the grandfather.
In this context, whether out of selfishness or distracting thoughts, she sincerely hopes that her grandfather can be healthy and live a long and healthy life.
After all, if you have a backer, you have to protect it well.
"No need."
The old grandfather looked at the steam rising from the edge of the bowl and said gently, "I appreciate your kindness."
"You've worked hard today, go to bed early."
Gu Yuexuan obediently left the room. The old grandfather picked up the soup bowl and drank the bitter soup in one gulp. He closed his eyes to hide the complex emotions surging in his eyes.
As long as we can hold on, the Tusu family will not truly collapse...
Perhaps due to Gu Yuexuan's devout prayer before going to bed, the sky cleared up in the next few days, without any more wind and snow, ushering in a rare clear sky.
Fangling has a unique geographical location and its climate is quite unusual.
The sun was scorching overhead, but the sunlight it cast down only brought a dazzling light without a warm touch, and the thick snow accumulated on the ground showed no signs of melting.
However, even sunny weather is better than the gloomy winter day. At least when you step out of the house, you don’t have to endure the biting wind and snow hitting your face mercilessly.
Gu Yuexuan tightly grasped the hoe and shovel, digging in the land she had circled with the tools. At the same time, she was distracted by the thought of Tu Subo, who was far away in the mountains. "Sister-in-law!"
Tu Sumin, wearing a thick cotton coat and looking like a cotton ball, ran over breathlessly: "Sister-in-law, someone from home is looking for you!"
"Looking for me?"
Gu Yuexuan looked up in surprise: "Who is looking for me?"
Tu Sumin shook his head, his ears red from the cold wind: "I don't know either."
"My mother and aunt asked me to tell you to go back. The man seemed to say he was from Kyoto."
Kyoto?
Gu Yuexuan felt uncomfortable. This name seemed to carry many unpleasant memories. Before she could answer, she heard her grandfather's voice: "Since someone is looking for you, go back and take a look."
"Go ahead."
Gu Yuexuan held Tu Sumin's hand and hurried back home, only to see a figure standing under the eaves waiting. She recognized the man's attire at first sight.
The messenger of the post station.
Her heart tightened, fearing that the other party would reveal the incident of the silver she had sent to Kyoto last time. However, when the messenger saw her, he asked directly, "Are you Gu Yuexuan?"
Gu Yuexuan curled her fingertips nervously and nodded: "Yes."
"Oh my god, I finally found you."
The messenger panted and said, "It should have arrived a few days ago, but the snow was deep along the way, so it was delayed for a few days. This is the list your family in Kyoto gave you. Please check it."
As he spoke, he pushed the box on the ground forward. From his bulging veins and labored breathing, one could feel the heaviness of the contents of the box.
Gu Yuexuan took the envelope he handed her in confusion, opened it and saw a piece of letter paper full of lists inside.
It lists clothes, shoes and socks, commonly used medicines for wounds, and even some long-lasting dried meat and food.
Under the list was a piece of letter paper covered with ink.
The first line of the letter read: My daughter, please accept my letter...
Gu Yuexuan quickly browsed the contents of the letter, and the corners of her eyes silently turned red. Just when tears were about to fall involuntarily, a small hand hooked her fingers.
"Don't cry."
Tu Suminyang's round little face was full of concern. He held Gu Yuexuan's slender hand tightly and said firmly: "Sister-in-law, don't cry, I will do my best to protect you!"
Gu Yuexuan awkwardly wiped the tears from her face with her sleeve and responded in a hoarse voice, "I lost my composure."
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