Chapter 66: Anti-slip of Cart
"Of course! I've often heard Second Uncle say that he defeated many competitors to marry Second Aunt." Qin Xiangnuan said exaggeratedly, "When Second Aunt threw the embroidered bouquet at home, so many people fought tooth and nail to grab it, but Second Uncle relied on brute force to bring you back. Naturally, I want to hold you in the palm of my hand and pamper you. Don't be fooled by Second Uncle's fierce appearance, I can see that he is most afraid of Second Aunt. You are the head of the second branch of the family!"
No matter how many holes there are, flattery will never wear out.
Qin Xiangnuan's lips seemed to be covered with honey, and she made Zou so happy that her eyes narrowed into slits.
The few of them chatted and laughed, and naturally the journey didn't seem as long as before. Zou looked at Old Lady Qin on the cart and said with a talkative smile, "At first, Qin Yi looked fierce and stupid, but I married into the Qin family because my mother looked kind and I thought it would be a good thing to be able to accompany her in the future. Actually, I didn't fancy Qin Yi at all. It was only because of my mother and my eldest sister-in-law that I decided on this marriage."
"Yes, when you first married me, you came to serve me every day, which made me, an old woman, feel a little uneasy."
Old Lady Qin clapped Zou's hand, her face beaming with joy. She had three sons who were devoted to her, thankfully all sensible and filial. Only the third son's wife was a source of worry for her. Initially, in an effort to bring good luck and help Qin Wen recover, she had only agreed to marry Qi, given her beauty, quiet demeanor, and knowledge of household management. But she had never imagined she would end up like this.
After all, Old Madam Qin felt that she owed Qin Wen.
"Grandma, let's go to the front and rest for a while." Qin Xiangnuan noticed that the old lady was worried, so she tried to smooth things over by bringing up another topic to distract her. Liu and Zou exchanged a glance and sighed in unison. Qin Wen hadn't been in a good mood the past few days. He always stayed at the back of the group and was unwilling to talk to Qin Yi, keeping his worries to himself.
This is his personality. If this continues, he will probably become depressed and develop a serious illness.
"If my eldest brother were here, he would definitely be able to enlighten him. It's a pity that we are all women, and it's always unpleasant to meddle in my third brother's family affairs. After so many years of marriage, I don't believe you to say that he has no feelings for Qi." Zou and Liu sat down, whispering sweet words between sisters-in-law. "It's a pity that no one can predict how far these two will go."
Qin Xiangnuan picked up some dry firewood, piled it up, took out a tinderbox to light it, and invited everyone to gather around the fire.
She looked at her feet, almost to the top, and figured she'd be able to start the descent tomorrow, though it would be quite strenuous. She looked at the wooden wheels of the cart. It was winter, and a light snow had begun to fall on the mountain. Ice crystals formed on the ground. A person wearing thick boots and socks could manage the wheel, but the cart was difficult to control. A single mistake could send the old lady hurtling down the mountain.
This is a safety hazard that needs to be addressed.
Qin Xiangnuan looked around and searched for some dry weeds. While no one was watching, she closed her eyes and went back into the space, taking out some glue. If she tried to use some chains as a slip-proof measure, they might get scared. It would be better to use something simple to make the cart less slippery, just adding a little resistance and friction.
"Cousin, what are you doing! Let me help you."
Qin Feng was now her follower, his eyes seemingly glued to her body. He would run over at the slightest sign of trouble. He always had a feeling that following his little cousin would guarantee him a good meal. This was his intuition.
"Cousin, can you help me pick up some small stones? I want to polish the wheel."
Qin Xiangnuan squatted on the ground, rubbing her ears with her hands to resist the cold. Qin Feng received the order and immediately ran around to look for it. He soon returned with an armful of stones. He dumped everything on the ground and stared at Qin Xiangnuan with curiosity. "Little sister, what else did uncle teach you? Can you teach me too? I always feel that compared to you, I am just an idiot."
"I've been taking time out every day to practice the martial arts techniques you taught me. I feel that my muscles and veins are much better than before. If I were still in Beijing, I would definitely show off to my friends. In a few days, I will be able to leave them all behind!" Qin Feng raised his chin proudly. The boy was like the scorching sun, his eyes full of innocent things, and he would never be trapped by troubles.
Qin Feng didn't think that he was suffering.
"Do you like it now more than in the capital?" Qin Xiangnuan asked Qin Feng while loading dry grass onto the wheel.
Qin Feng didn't hesitate at all, nodding his head and saying, "Of course, when you're well fed and warm, you'll think about sex. I've always been in the capital, eating and drinking with them, going to teahouses to listen to operas, and listening to storybooks. I always feel myself getting softer and softer. As a man, I want to defend my country. I want to be like my uncle. I've wanted to join the army and follow him into battle since I was a child, but unfortunately I never had the chance."
"It's not bad now. I heard that their lives were even harder when they were on the march. Daddy said that when my uncle was on the battlefield, he often didn't have anything warm to eat for several days. He could only peel off tree bark and eat mud on the ground. In order to kill the enemy, he even had to throw himself into the mountains for several days or even dozens of days. What is the suffering we are going through now?" Qin Feng patted his chest and said with determination in his eyes.
But when he saw Qin Xiangnuan's red face, he immediately changed his words, "But, I also feel that it's a little inappropriate for you and A Niang to live like this together. Women are naturally not as tough as us, so life in the capital is better."
"You've already spoken, and I don't know what to say."
Qin Xiangnuan chuckled and looked at Qin Feng's honest face. "Daddy didn't teach me anything else, but when I was at the Seventh Prince's Mansion, I saw a few sword manuals in his library. Gu Mingqi didn't think they were good things, so I secretly took them out. I just forgot where I put them. I'll give them to you when I find them in two days."
"Good! The Seventh Prince's things must be good."
Qin Feng was easy to coax. After hearing this, he immediately ran back full of energy to look for stones.
Qin Xiangnuan pondered that if he said he had found him a peerless magical skill, he would probably have completely removed all the stones from Phoenix Mountain. Her cousin was stubborn, and sometimes that wasn't a good thing. She frowned and hummed a little tune in a relaxed mood.
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