Oops, I got up late and I’m busy with the summer harvest!
Jiang Yushu gathered her hair and sat up hastily. She suddenly felt her waist and legs ache and felt secretly ashamed. She sat there for a long while before she picked up the two letters beside her pillow and got out of bed.
With a creak, Nanny Pan pushed the door open and poked her head in. She smiled and quickly stepped forward to help roll up the curtains. She said cheerfully, "I figured it was time to get up! Are you hungry? Hurry and wash up and have breakfast."
The bed was extremely messy, the quilt crumpled and wrinkled. Jiang Yushu blushed and subconsciously stopped the old woman, saying awkwardly, "Mammy, no need. I can clean it myself."
"Oh, what's there to be embarrassed about? A proper married couple, a brief absence makes a new marriage seem like a natural fit." Nanny Pan, who had been doing housework for most of her life, was quick and nimble, restless all day and night, rambling on and on. "If the young master had been home every day, consummating their marriage for months, they would have conceived a child. Unfortunately, he's so busy with military duties that he only gets to visit his family every once in a while, and they're always in a hurry."
"I pray to the Bodhisattva for blessing, so that you can give birth to a big fat boy as soon as possible. That will not only be a woman's lifelong support, but also give an explanation to the old lady. A mother is honored by her sons. Give birth to more sons as soon as possible, so that you will have enough confidence!"
"The fat girl is also very good, just as good as the boy." Jiang Yushu combed her hair in front of the mirror, put down the comb, tied her hair into a bun, washed and changed into clothes for going out.
Ever since the wedding was consummated, the old man had often repeated these words. She couldn't help it at first and had discussed it seriously a few times, but gradually her ears became callused from hearing it and she simply let him nag over and over again.
"I got up late. I guess everyone has gone to work in the fields?" Jiang Yushu straightened her clothes, took her veil off the shelf, closed the window, and picked up two letters.
Nanny Pan closed the door and replied cheerfully, "It's all right. The young master has given instructions. You can rest assured. He has gone to work with his men."
The two walked into the main room. Jiang Yushu hung her veil on the back of the chair. Her cheeks were rosy, her eyes were bright, and she smiled lightly, "It's the busy farming season, and there's a lot of work to do in the fields. I can't rest. Have breakfast and go to the fields later." After she finished speaking, she was about to go to the kitchen, but the old man forced her to sit down.
"Sit down and wait, I'll get it!" Nanny Pan, wearing an apron, quickly stepped out of the doorway and said without looking back, "You and the young master understand that I'm old and don't need to do farm work in the cold or hot weather. I only need to boil water and cook at home. I have more free time than anyone else. Leave all the kitchen work to me!"
"Okay. Walk slower. I won't take your job away." Jiang Yushu was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. She sat down and opened the letter.
There were two letters, one from the capital and one from Changping. Among them, the handwritten letter from the mother-in-law had already been opened and read by Guo Honglei.
Jiang Yushu casually pulled out the opened letter, opened it, glanced at it, and laughed in silence, thinking:
As I expected, my mother-in-law came to ask about the child again!
This was only his second visit to his family, so even if everything went smoothly, he still had to wait patiently. Who could say if she was pregnant?
Besides, you can't choose whether to have a boy or a girl. There's no point in being anxious. It all depends on fate...
Jiang Yushu shook her head and quickly opened the letter from her father. She lowered her head and read it carefully. She frowned after reading half of it. It was really difficult to understand. She sighed in distress and had a headache.
A moment later
"I made millet porridge today and served it with freshly pickled vegetables. Try it and see if it suits your taste." Nanny Pan put down the tray and placed out the porridge, pickles, boiled eggs and multi-grain buns in order.
Jiang Yushu came back to her senses, put the letter away as if nothing had happened, and replied with a smile: "Mammy's cooking, no need to taste it, it must be delicious!" @Infinite good articles, all in Jinjiang Literature City
"No, of course. My cooking skills are just average and I can't come up with anything fancy. I'm afraid everyone will get tired of it, so I've been thinking about pickling two new kinds of pickles to go with the porridge." Nanny Pan couldn't stop smiling after hearing the compliment.
Jiang Yushu took a bite with chopsticks and tasted it, praising it highly. "Mm, delicious! Sour, appetizing."
"Yes, sour pickles! It's hot and everyone in the family has a poor appetite, so I specially added vinegar to pickle them." Nanny Pan has been a widow for most of her life. Her only child unfortunately died of illness. She is very lonely and gave all her love to Guo Honglei. Now she has given half of it to Jiang Yushu.
"Eat, eat more, take care of yourself, and give birth to a big, fat boy." The old man sitting nearby couldn't stop chattering, proudly announcing, "The second young master has never been picky about food since he was a child. He's always been very easy to serve. Among his peers, he's the tallest and strongest! This is all because he's never been picky about food since he was a child. He eats when he's supposed to, sleeps when he's supposed to, and is well-behaved. That's why he's grown up strong and healthy."
Jiang Yushu slowly peeled the eggs, smiled happily, and said with emotion, "It's true. Ever since his family was confiscated, he no longer has luxurious clothes and delicious food, but no matter what he eats, he doesn't show any disdain. It's both surprising and admirable."
"Hahaha~" After laughing, Nanny Pan returned to the old topic, saying with anticipation and enthusiasm, "The little master will surely be like this in the future! I've already sewn a small quilt and two small sets of clothes, and I'm making tiger-head shoes and a tiger-head hat. The baby will be able to wear them as soon as he's born!"
Children, children, children...
Jiang Yushu put down her chopsticks and stroked her flat belly. She was full of anticipation, but also a little nervous. She said softly, "Thank you for taking the trouble to prepare the clothes. But there's no rush as we haven't even started yet." @Infinite good articles, all in Jinjiang Literature City
But Madam Pan disagreed. She examined the woman's belly and said, "You have to be impatient! Maybe she's pregnant already. I have to hurry up and sew, from head to toe, from summer to winter. If you calculate carefully, there are a lot of things I need." After a pause, her smile faded and she asked worriedly:
"I wonder when the Guo family can finally shake off the accusation of being exiled? Even ordinary people have a more comfortable life than prisoners. I'm old, so it's okay, but I've wronged you young people, especially the children—" She abruptly stopped talking and apologized, "Well, look at my mouth. It's really spoiling the fun. Please eat quickly, the porridge is cold."
Jiang Yushu was silent for a moment, then said comfortingly, "We will be free of the charges sooner or later, just wait patiently."
"Okay! Just wait patiently for a while." Nanny Pan smiled again.
Soon, Jiang Yushu, wearing a veil hat, rushed to the field with Nanny Pan, carrying summer tea.
"Why are you here?" Guo Honglei turned to greet him and asked in a low voice, "Didn't I tell you to rest at home?"
Jiang Yushu replied awkwardly, "I'm not sick, why should I rest? Hey, remember to wake me up next time, don't leave quietly." She glanced at the bustling crowd around her and asked in surprise, "Why are so many people helping us?"
"They've finished their own farm work and are offering to help, saying it's as a way to repay your guidance." Guo Honglei smiled as he praised, "Your students are very thoughtful. They're respectful and eager to help with the harvest."
Jiang Yushu smiled and whispered, "There are few families in this village who don't understand the ways of the world. They remember every detail of the etiquette and courtesy. If they make even the slightest mistake, they will be talked about and ridiculed behind their backs."
"Without rules, there will be no order. Having rules is a good thing." Guo Honglei raised his hand and pointed, "Since you're here, go to the shady spot with Azhe and the others."
Jiang Yushu nodded and walked straight towards Cuimei and others.
"Second sister-in-law." Guo Hongzhe turned his head and greeted her.
"Oh? You're here! Come and sit down." The village head's wife immediately stood up, made room for him, and attentively handed him a small stool. She asked with concern, "I heard you had a heatstroke. Are you okay?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the young girls and wives in the village who had gathered in a circle started talking at once, vying to show their concern.
The Guo family’s popularity in Liu Village is getting better and better.
Jiang Yushu immediately realized that her family was covering up for her. Feeling uneasy, she explained, "Thank you so much, everyone for your concern. I'm fine and will recover after a little rest. You guys just finished your own work and came to help us without taking a break. I'm so grateful that I don't know what to say."
"Oh, you got it wrong! We're the ones who should be grateful!" The village head's wife beamed with gratitude and exclaimed, "If it weren't for your hands-on instruction, we'd just be planting potatoes blindly. How could we possibly have a good harvest?"
"Exactly! From the beginning to the end, we have been rude when we bothered you, so you should be rude now."
"Luckily we got 2,000 kilograms of food, otherwise we would have starved to death."
"Your family isn't used to farm work, but we are. It's no big deal."
Jiang Yushu smiled and said, "No pain, no gain. The good harvest is the result of your careful tending of the crops. Congratulations! Your efforts have finally paid off."
Hundreds of people were busy in a large field, talking and laughing. The potatoes were harvested very quickly and the baskets were piled up quickly.
During this time, the village head's wife happily announced, "My family planted two mu (approximately 1.5 acres) of land and harvested over 6,000 kilograms (approximately 1,000 jin) of potatoes, of which we received 2,000 kilograms. Upon inquiry, I found that the harvests of the villagers were similar. We plan to plant a few more mu (approximately 1,000 jin) later. Hopefully, God will bless us with a good harvest!"
"How many acres do you plan to plant?"
"Four acres, the rest is for food. We can't even afford to eat at home."
"If we can harvest 3,000 kilograms per acre, wow, that's incredible!"
"Oh, I'm tired of worrying about the next meal after the last one."
…
A group of women were talking animatedly, some of them making faces at each other. The village head's wife, having no hesitation, asked tentatively, "I hadn't noticed before, but I just heard recently that your half acre of sweet potatoes is also a new crop?"
Jiang Yushu was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized something and answered cautiously, "Yes, but the exact yield is still unknown. It might be the same as the old variety, or even worse."
"When will it be closed? Can you call me when the time comes? I want to broaden my horizons." As soon as the wife of the village head spoke, the rest of the women followed suit, smiling apologetically to show that they wanted to join in the fun.
Jiang Yushu understood and answered readily, "After we finish harvesting potatoes, we'll harvest sweet potatoes. I'll let you know in advance when the time comes. Anyone interested can take a look."
"Great! Don't forget it when the time comes."
"Don't worry, I'll remember it."
At night, a desk and two chairs side by side.
Jiang Yushu picked up her pen to write a letter home, while Guo Honglei studied military books.
"Lin Qin and Chang Rong were talking today about how General Dou made an exception and allowed you to lead troops into battle," she turned her head, smiling. "I heard you've already won several battles. Congratulations!"
Guo Honglei held the book in his hand, feeling somewhat uneasy. He replied, "After we recapture Yongzhou, I'll probably be able to come back to see you more often."
"Let's wait and see! Leading troops into battle and killing the enemy must be very difficult, so you must be extremely careful."
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Guo Honglei turned sideways, never telling his wife about the dangers of the battlefield. He consoled her, "I've always been very careful." He glanced at it. "Haven't you finished writing yet? In my opinion, you should just say you're powerless. As long as our parents are alive, it's not your place to interfere in your sister's marriage."
Jiang Yushu sighed and replied with a headache: "I have finished writing. As you said, I refused. I will not take care of Yushan's marriage, nor do I have the ability to persuade my cousin. I dare not interfere in other people's marriage affairs." She put down her pen and frowned.
"Father is such a jerk! My cousin isn't happy about it, but he keeps trying to persuade her! And my grandfather and uncle keep trying to force it. The two families are so close, completely disregarding their children's wishes and making everyone unhappy. Why bother?"
"Forget it, let's leave this matter to the elders. We are the younger generation and cannot make the decision."
Guo Honglei put down the military manual and said solemnly, "There is something important I want to discuss with you."
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Today the network was down for half an hour. I was so anxious that I was desperate. I couldn't get the diligent little red hair [crying loudly] o (╥﹏╥) o
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