When they arrived at the village chief's house, the village chief was waiting for them with several people. After exchanging a few pleasantries, he left.
Because the Nanling Mountains are all farmland, and no one comes here all winter, the snow on the road is almost knee-deep in some places, which makes Yue Jiuyue feel guilty.
She was so focused on taking the opportunity to solve her own family's small problems that she forgot it was still the coldest time of winter. This winter, there had been heavy and light snow every few days. The snow inside and outside the yard had been cleared, but no one had cleared the snow in the fields.
Alright, since we're already here, let's get things done. At worst, she can give them a little extra for their trouble. When we get home, I'll have Lao Si get them some brown sugar and ginger to boil in water and warm them up, so they don't get cold because of her trip.
Thinking of this, Yue Jiuyue tugged at Lin Chaobei's sleeve. Seeing that he had stopped, she then...
Did he squat down?
He didn't think she called him because she wanted him to carry her, did he?
She pulled him up, ignoring his questioning look, and whispered her explanation to him. Only after he nodded in agreement did she continue walking forward, her steps uneven.
Why say it now?
She was afraid she would forget when she got back, as her memory had never been very sharp.
After walking for a short while, Yue Jiuyue felt like crying. She regretted it! She regretted why she had followed along!
Therefore, the person who is least bright is the one who is most likely to be harmed.
After finally arriving at the destination, everyone started clearing the snow from the ground and then taking measurements.
By the time the measurements were finished, the sun was already setting. The orange-yellow yolk of the sunset hung on the western hills not far away, and slowly, only a patch of evening glow remained.
"Red sky at morning, sailors take warning; red sky at night, sailors' delight." It looks like tomorrow will be another sunny day.
Sunny days are great, they allow her to soak up the sun. Her current body suffers from joint pain during rainy weather, so she prefers sunny days.
Except in summer.
The conversation only began when they returned to Village Chief Lin's house.
"There are a total of 23 mu of land in Nanling. How were these lands allocated? Were they directly placed under Chaodong's name? What about the other three? Are they all mountainous lands?"
Village Chief Lin's reminder was very subtle. If Yue Jiuyue hadn't already harbored resentment towards the eldest brother, she probably wouldn't have understood the hidden meaning in Village Chief Lin's words.
"If only one more mu, then each of the four brothers would have six mu."
Yue Jiuyue sighed, then said:
"How about this, the four brothers will each get five mu of land, the remaining three mu will be registered in my name, and each of them will get a hill to choose from."
Upon hearing this, Lin Chaodong glanced at Yue Jiuyue, then lowered his head and remained silent, putting on a pitiful expression. While not exactly the same as what Liu Shi had done in the past, it was quite similar.
A grown man, instead of speaking his mind, puts on this act, expecting others to uphold justice for him. Has this son been completely fooled by Liu?
Has he forgotten that he's a man?
Having clearly defined the land in Nanling, the next step was to choose a hilltop. Village Chief Lin looked at the family and asked Yue Jiuyue:
"There are only so many hilltops. Which hilltop did they each choose?"
Yue Jiuyue smiled slightly and replied:
"That's their choice."
Village Chief Lin was surprised by Yue Jiuyue's answer, so he turned his gaze to Lin Chaodong, who was bowing his head and remaining silent.
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