Chapter 67 No matter how deep the hatred, they are still your second uncle's own brothers...
The people of Lijia Village were lucky. The doctor from Baicaotang was invited to take their pulses. Most of them suffered from qi and blood deficiency. Even Li's father was almost fully recovered, and no one tested positive for the plague.
Indeed, the people of Lijia Village were quite fast on the way. Those who contracted the disease either died or were abandoned along the way. Those who have made it to Dongmu alive are the ones who have been selected and are in good physical condition.
Having received the note from the doctor at Baicaotang, Li Shiyang took it and, as Mr. Yan had instructed, went to the dock to find a manager surnamed Jin, handed over the list of people from Lijia Village, and collected the boat fares from each household and gave them to him.
Finally, all you have to do is wait for the day to arrive and board the ship.
"...They said that meals are provided on board, but the prices are really not low."
I think that before they leave, each family should buy some cakes;
Water supply is easy; we can pool our money and buy a tank together.
Furthermore, the captain said that there were important people traveling on this ship, so we had to stay in the second-floor cabin. He estimated that we would arrive at Sanshan Port in six or seven days.
But there were other people in the cabin besides us, so this time the luggage was charged the same price as the people. If you can carry it on your back, do so; it'll save you some money.
Everyone listened to Li Shiyang's instructions, as they had long been accustomed to hearing them along the way.
Li Shiyue has a large family, and now they only have about half a bag of grain left to eat. There's no need to bother throwing anything away; they can just turn around and leave with their backs on their shoulders.
Li Shiyue intended to give the gold ingots he had obtained from looting the corpse to his mother. Although they had only been on the ship for six or seven days, who could say for sure what would happen on the sea?
After fleeing the famine, everyone realized that food and water are the most important things. People always need to eat and drink, right?
It's always good to buy more and prepare in advance.
But when Li Shiyue handed over the gold cake, Li's mother refused, saying, "This is what you worked so hard for. Keep it for yourself, and you can use it as part of your dowry later."
My mother still has money here; it's enough to buy food for our whole family.
If Mother doesn't have it, I'll have to borrow yours first.
But Mother has it, why would she need yours?
Keep it safe, treat it like spare change.
Little did Li Shiyue know that as she turned around, Li Wangming also came to find Li's mother.
"Sister-in-law, here you go."
It felt slightly heavy in her hand. When Li's mother looked down, she saw that it was a gold ingot weighing about one tael.
Startled, Li's mother quickly put her hand in her palm, then looked around frantically. Seeing that no one was there, she pulled Li Wangming's arm and led him to a corner.
What are you doing?
Why do you all insist on giving me money?
I have some!
"That's enough to buy some flatbread. I also bought a basket of fruit. It should be enough for our family to eat on the journey."
After quickly finishing speaking, Li's mother took Li Wangming's hand and tried to put the small gold ingot into his palm. "This is something your mother specially left for you. Keep it safe!"
Once we settle down in Andong, your sister-in-law will find you a good wife and help you get married. We'll use this as a betrothal gift; it'll definitely work!
"If you continue your studies, you'll definitely pass the imperial examination and become a scholar, just like my nephew Shiyang!"
No matter how much Li's mother pleaded, Li Wangming refused and gave the gold ingot back to her.
Li Wangming probably thought of his grandmother. He lowered his head and said to his mother in a muffled voice, "Let's talk about getting a wife later, sister-in-law. I've noticed that Shiyue has been eating a lot lately. It must be because she's getting stronger and has to eat more."
And then there's Autumn Sister, she must be going hungry. Buy more pancakes, buy even more! The sisters are still growing, it's good that they can eat, buy plenty to keep on hand.
In the end, Li's mother accepted the small gold ingot given to her by Li Wangming. She didn't really intend to use it; she thought she would save it for Li Wangming's future marriage or education.
However, Li's mother was one to listen to advice, so she took the money she had before and went out to buy another basket of cakes.
He was leaving tomorrow, and in the evening, Li's father came over with a limp.
On this last night at Zhu Laowu's inn, Li's father finally came looking for him.
This was something Li Shiyue had anticipated, but she was a little surprised that her father only came looking for her after everything was already over. Why did he only come looking for her now?
Li Shiyue had long understood that unless her father died, there was no way to get rid of such a scumbag father.
Why do people believe that parents are always right?
Even for an emperor, if his parents were to shout "unfilial!", it wouldn't be pleasant for him.
Li Shiyue wouldn't let her father in. She just stood at the door watching him lean on the wooden stick that her grandmother used as a cane. He had lost a lot of weight, and his cheeks were sunken. Li Shiyue didn't say a word.
Although Li Shiyue was somewhat curious about why her father's leg was lame,
However, she really didn't want to say a single word to Li's father, so she just silently looked at him.
"October, I am your father!"
Li Shiyue nodded, crossed her arms and walked out of the doorway. She walked up to her father, looked him up and down, clicked her tongue twice, and then asked, "If you weren't my father, I would have kicked you out of the house by now, believe me?"
Li's father, choked by Li Shiyue's words and unsure how to continue, took a deep breath and then smiled ingratiatingly at Li Shiyue: "Then call your second uncle out, I need to speak with him."
"My second uncle has something to do and can't see you. Tell me what you need to say."
If you have nothing to say, then hurry up and leave. You should remember I told you not to bother me unless it's absolutely necessary!
Seeing that Li's father was about to speak, Li Shiyue immediately shouted at him, "If you come asking for money again, you won't get any!"
If you still want to curse heaven and earth, then go away and curse somewhere else.
Father, with everyone as witnesses, everything that was due to be given to you has been given to you.
"If you want something, you should ask Qin Tao's family. Don't they owe you?"
With just a few words, Li Shiyue dismissed her father.
Li's father wanted to say something more, but seeing Li Shiyue's droopy face, he dared not say anything more and could only limp away.
Turning around, Li Shiyue saw Li Wangming frowning.
"Second Uncle?"
After a few moments of silence, Li Wangming raised his head, his face showing a mixture of embarrassment and pleading as he said to Li Shiyue, "Shiyue, I'd like to send him some cakes. Is that alright with you?"
Li Shiyue didn't expect Li Wangming to say this. Before she could reply, her mother's voice rang out, "His second uncle, go ahead."
Li's mother handed the cloth bag containing the cakes, which she had already prepared, to Li Wangming. Li Wangming turned around and bowed his head to his mother, saying, "Sister-in-law..."
Li's mother stuffed the cloth bag into his hand and said, "Second Uncle, go ahead."
Li Wangming silently took the cloth bag and left. Li's mother then called Li Shiyue into the house.
“Don’t eat the heart. No matter how great the hatred, he is still your second uncle’s own brother, and also your and Shitou’s father.”
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