After the New Year, An Dashan and his family began to prepare for the trip to the capital. Because they decided to go to the capital after the spring, An Dashan entrusted all the family's fields to Uncle Gao, and the An family only wanted 30% of the annual harvest.
Uncle Gao was naturally very happy to have gotten such a great deal, and he agreed with many thanks.
As for the workshop at home, since the workers were all servants who had signed life indentures, An Ning decided to take these servants and the equipment in the workshop to the capital, buy another farm near the capital, and then open a larger workshop.
An Dashan's family is busy preparing to move to the capital. When the villagers learn that An Dashan's family is going to move to the capital, they are reluctant to let them go.
That day, An Dashan was packing up when he saw the village chief coming. An Dashan quickly put down his work, came out and said, "Uncle village chief, come in and sit down."
The two entered the main hall, and the village chief said directly: "Dashan, I heard that you are going to the capital?"
An Dashan nodded and said, "Yes, the emperor has granted me a house in the capital, and Ningning is going to marry Duke Yingguo, so I thought we might as well move to the capital."
The villagers knew some of the things An Dashan had said, but they didn't know the details. They only knew that An Ning was going to marry a nobleman from the capital, but they didn't know that man was a Duke.
The village chief nodded and said, "Ning girl is a capable girl. Our village is what it is today thanks to Ning girl. The villagers will really be reluctant to let you go."
An Dashan smiled and said, "Although we have moved away, we will come back often, so the villagers don't have to worry too much."
The village chief added: "If Ning girl comes up with any more crops, you must think about our villagers."
An Dashan nodded and said, "Okay, Uncle Village Chief, if Ningning comes up with something else good, I will definitely think of the villagers."
The village chief got the result he wanted, nodded with satisfaction, and said, "Then I would like to thank you on behalf of the villagers."
An Dashan sent the village chief away and continued to pack up. An Ning naturally knew the reason why the village chief came. She didn't mind helping the villagers. Except for a few families who were not very friendly to her family, the villagers were all very simple and honest. They also helped the An family a lot in the early years.
Moreover, Aunt Liu next door once saved his life. Although her daughter has now become his cousin's wife, he has not yet repaid her for this favor. An Ning decided to help his neighbor before leaving.
An Ning told An Dashan about her plan. An Dashan naturally had no objection. She asked, "Ningning, how do you want to repay this favor?"
An Ning thought for a moment and said, "Dad, the harvest from our fish pond is pretty good. How about we give the fish pond to the one next door?"
The fish pond can yield several dozen taels of fish a year. Although not much, it is already a very considerable income in the countryside.
An Dashan had no objection, nodded, and said, "Okay, I'll listen to Ningning."
After they made up their minds, they went to find Gao and told her about this idea. Gao nodded and said, "He saved our Ningning's life, and nothing we can do to repay him is too much. Although we gave him a fish pond this time, we will still help him if he has any difficulties in the future."
An Ning knew that An Dashan and Gao were both grateful people, so she agreed with their ideas. She said, "Mother is right. It is said that a drop of water should be repaid with a spring, not to mention that this is a life-saving grace."
Having made the decision, An Dashan brought some gifts to Uncle Liu's house next door.
Because the ground has not thawed yet, Uncle Liu's family next door has not been working and is staying at home.
When Uncle Liu saw An Dashan coming, he quickly greeted him, "Dashan is here, come in and sit down. Old wife, go and pour Dashan a cup of tea."
Aunt Liu agreed and went to pour tea. She had a good impression of the An Dashan family next door. Although she saved his daughter, she only carried her back from the mountain at best. The reason why Daya was saved was that the An family was willing to spend money to treat her illness, and Daya herself was lucky. But the An family always treated her as a lifesaver. Not only did they often send gifts, but they also married their daughter to Gao's family. Now her daughter's life is quite comfortable. Not only does she live a good life, but she is also not tortured by her husband's family. It is much better than other people.
Aunt Liu brewed a pot of tea and brought a plate of cakes that her family had bought for the New Year. She poured a cup of tea for An Dashan and said, "Brother Dashan, drink a cup of hot tea to warm yourself up."
An Dashan thanked him, took a sip of tea, took out the land deed from his bosom, and said, "Second Uncle Liu, you also know that my family is moving to the capital, so this time I came here to give you my fish pond."
Uncle Liu quickly refused and said, "Dashan, take the deed back quickly. How can my family accept such a valuable thing from your family for no reason?"
An Dashan said, "Uncle Liu, listen to me. Last time, Genwang's wife saved my Ningning's life, but my family didn't repay you. This fish pond is a way to repay you for saving my life. Please don't refuse it."
Uncle Liu said, "In the past few years, you have sent me any good things from your family. How much have we owed you? We have already repaid you for this favor. There is really no need to send me a fish pond."
An Dashan said with a smile: "Uncle Liu, how can I repay this life-saving favor so easily? Please accept it quickly."
Seeing that he couldn't refuse, Uncle Liu put away the deed and said, "Well, I'll take it. I've repaid you for saving my life. You must never mention this matter again."
An Dashan nodded and said, "Uncle Liu, although that is the case, if there is anything that needs help at home in the future, just ask. If I can help, I will do my best to help you."
Uncle Liu nodded and said, "Okay, Dashan, your words are enough. Is everything ready at home? When are we leaving?"
An Dashan smiled and said, "We have almost packed up everything at home. We will leave in the spring when the weather is not so cold."
Uncle Liu nodded and said, "Well, come back more often when you have time."
An Dashan said: "I will definitely come back. I don't plan to move the ancestral graves at home. This place will always be my roots."
Uncle Liu and An Dashan talked for a while before An Dashan got up, said goodbye and went home.
After An Dashan left, Liu Genwang said, "The An family is a grateful family. It's just a small thing, but they still remember it today."
Uncle Liu also nodded and said, "This matter ends here. In the future, you must not trouble them again for saving your life."
Liu Genwang nodded and said, "I understand, Dad."
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