The next day, Liu Tangxi got up early.

However, no matter how early, it would not be as early as Wei Hanzhou.

She didn't hear Wei Hanzhou get up at all. When she woke up, the cabinet chair had been put back to its original position.

Hearing the voices of Zhang and Li talking outside, Liu Tangxi quickly put on her clothes and went to wash up.

After washing up, I hurried to the kitchen.

Seeing that Zhang and Li had already started cooking, Liu Tangxi quickly said, "Mother, sister-in-law, let me cook today."

Zhang glanced at her mother-in-law and said, "No need, I'll do it today."

Li thought for a moment, put down what she was holding, stood up from the stove, and said, "Your second sister-in-law is in her advanced period, so you should light the fire. Let your eldest sister-in-law teach you how to cook, and you can do it in two days. Then you and your eldest sister-in-law will take turns. When your second sister-in-law is out of her confinement, the three of you can take turns."

It was a good thing that the daughter-in-law took the initiative to cook, but she knew from her daughter-in-law's accent that she was not from their hometown. The taste of each place is different, and she also had to take care of her seriously ill man, so she had to be careful about how much oil and salt to use.

Rather than letting her do whatever she wants and wasting food, it is better to let the eldest daughter-in-law teach her first.

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Liu Tangxi responded obediently.

Zhang also understood what Li meant. When her second brother and sister-in-law first came into the family, they also made a mess. She had taught them before. So, Zhang said nothing about Li's arrangement today.

After Li went out, Liu Tangxi started to make fire with a flint, just as Li had done just now.

Liu Tangxi was a deft hand and succeeded after just a few attempts.

Soon, the pot was heated.

Zhang was very responsible. While cooking, she kept telling Liu Tangxi where to put the various utensils and seasonings, and also told her about the tastes of everyone in the family, especially the tastes of a patient and a pregnant woman.

Liu Tangxi remembered them all.

The weather was very good today. Wei Hanzhou got up early in the morning and went to the mountain with his books. On the way to the mountain, he passed by his own apple orchard. Thinking of the sweet apples he had yesterday, Wei Hanzhou picked up a small apple from the ground, wiped it with his sleeve, and took a bite.

As soon as he ate it, Wei Hanzhou frowned.

The taste is very familiar, the same as in previous years, but different from what I had yesterday.

Maybe he was unlucky, the apple he picked was of a different variety than the one he picked yesterday.

Although it didn't taste good, Wei Hanzhou still finished it while climbing the mountain.

When we reached the top of the mountain, the sky was getting slightly brighter.

Wei Hanzhou read a book for half an hour on the top of the mountain.

Seeing that smoke had been coming out of his chimney at the foot of the mountain for a while and that many men who had gone to work in the fields were heading back to the village, he packed up his book and went down the mountain.

As soon as he reached the door, Wei Hanzhou met his two brothers who had just returned from the underground.

"Thank you for your hard work, brothers."

Wei Daniu looked at Wei Hanzhou with a smile in his eyes and said, "Don't be so polite. Studying is no easier for you than it is for us."

Wei Erhu looked at Wei Hanzhou's slightly guilty look and said with a smile: "Since you passed the imperial examination, our family has been exempted from taxes and corvée labor. Now it is much easier than before. If you really want to make life better for your family, then study hard. When you pass the imperial examination, your family will have more free time."

Wei Hanzhou said solemnly: "Brothers, please rest assured that I will work hard."

Wei Daniu saw that everyone was standing at the door, so he patted Erhu on the shoulder and said, "Why are you saying all this? Hanzhou, don't listen to your second brother and don't take it so seriously. It's not that easy to pass the exam to become a scholar. It doesn't matter if you fail. It's not easy for you to pass the exam to become a scholar. Don't stand at the door anymore, go home."

After the three brothers entered, they saw several children playing in the yard.

Wei Bosheng and Wei Fuyao were feeding chickens with insects, and Wei Shulan was so scared that she didn't dare to get close.

"Brother...Brother, did you really eat the chicken?" Wei Shulan asked cautiously.

Wei Fuyao was about to throw the small insect in his hand into the chicken coop, but when he heard Wei Shulan's words, he had a bad idea. He turned around and put the small insect in front of Wei Shulan.

Seeing Wei Shulan's frightened look with tears in her eyes, Wei Fu shook the insect in his hand with a wicked smile on his face: "Whether it is edible or not, you will know if you come and try it."

"Wow!" Wei Shulan burst into tears.

"Fuyao, you are bullying your sister again!" Wei Erhu frowned and yelled at his daughter.

This daughter of hers was not a well-behaved child since she was little. She had been tormenting her mother in the womb, and she was restless after she was born. She cried every night and made a fuss every day. When she grew up, she became like a wild child, running around with a group of boys every day, not behaving like a girl at all.

Because of this personality, Wei Fuyao was often beaten.

Wei Fuyao curled her lips when she saw her father talking about her.

Although Wei Daniu felt sorry for his daughter, he also watched his niece grow up, so he grabbed Wei Erhu and said disapprovingly: "What are you doing? The child is so young, what do they know? And she is a girl, how can you do that?"

Although Wei Erhu did not move forward, he still glared at his daughter.

Seeing this, Wei Hanzhou put the book in his arms and walked towards his nephews and nieces.

To be precise, he was walking towards Wei Shulan.

Wei Shulan was only three years old, and she was cute and cuddly, and she was very coquettish. She had a completely different personality from Wei Fuyao, who climbed trees and went down to the river. The birth of Wei Shulan filled the void of the third Wei family having only a son.

Of course, although Wei Fuyao is also a girl, no one includes her in the list.

"Shulan, be good and stop crying."

"Third Uncle." Wei Shulan lay in Wei Hanzhou's arms aggrievedly.

Wei Hanzhou picked up Wei Shulan and patted her back gently to comfort her.

Liu Tangxi, who was cooking in the kitchen, looked outside after hearing it. Wei Hanzhou's face happened to be facing the kitchen, so Liu Tangxi saw Wei Hanzhou's extremely gentle look.

Seeing this, Liu Tangxi almost thought he was dazzled.

It's really surprising that the villain in the book who does all kinds of evil things also has such a warm side.

While Wei Hanzhou was coaxing Wei Shulan, he did not forget to glance at Wei Fuyao.

Wei Fuyao was not afraid of her father, but she was afraid of this scholar uncle. This glance made Wei Shulan quickly hide the insect in her hand behind her, and quietly pulled Wei Bosheng over to block her.

Although she was one year younger than Wilberson, she was taller than him. Even if she was hiding behind Wilberson, she could be seen by everyone at a glance.

"Uncle San, it's not my fault. It was my eldest brother who took me to catch the earthworms." Wei Fuyao started to lie.

Wei Bosheng stared at his two sisters blankly and touched the back of his head.

He had just been watching the chickens fighting for food and had no idea what was going on. He was now completely bewildered.

Seeing Wei Hanzhou looking at him, Wei Bosheng suddenly felt ashamed.

Like Wei Fuyao, the person he fears most in this family is Wei Hanzhou.

Third Uncle hated them lying the most, so Wei Bosheng admitted his fault honestly: "I'm sorry, Third Uncle, it's all my fault. I took my sisters out to play."

Wei Hanzhou glanced at Wei Fuyao past Wei Bosheng and said calmly, "Don't make this an exception next time. Go wash your hands and have your meal."

"Yes." Wei Bosheng replied obediently.

Wei Bosheng ran to wash his hands, and Wei Fuyao followed him.

When passing by the kitchen, Wei Fuyao glanced at Wei Hanzhou who was coaxing Wei Shulan not far away, and then glanced at Liu Tangxi who walked out of the kitchen, his eyes rolling.

"Third aunt." Wei Fuyao greeted Liu Tangxi with a smile.

Liu Tangxi touched Wei Shulan's head and replied with a smile: "Well, go wash your hands quickly."

As soon as he finished speaking, a small insect appeared in front of Liu Tangxi.

Liu Tangxi's hand on Wei Fuyao's head paused.

It would be a lie to say she wasn't afraid. She was most afraid of these soft-legged animals. She felt terrified every time she saw them and would stay away from them.

However, she also heard some of what happened in the yard in the kitchen.

Zhang was naturally very nervous when she heard her daughter crying. She ran out for a while, and when she saw Wei Daniu and the others came back, she ignored them and went back to cook. While cooking, she told Liu Tangxi a few words about what happened in the yard.

Seeing the smug look on Wei Fuyao's face, Liu Tangxi's expression became more calm.

"Oh, it turns out to be a small bug." Liu Tangxi said calmly.

After hearing this, the smile on Wei Fuyao's face faded a little and he looked very disappointed.

"I heard that this thing has a very strong vitality and can still survive if it is cut in half."

Wei Fuyao curled his lips and said, "I know. It's not like I haven't played it before."

"Not only can it survive if you cut it in half, but if you cut it a few more times, or even eight or ten times, it can survive."

Wei Fuyao had never done such a thing before, and his eyes widened, looking very curious.

Liu Tangxi continued, "Well, even if it's as small as a fingernail, it can still survive. Then, all these densely packed little earthworms will crawl on the ground and crawl towards the person who cut it to seek revenge."

As he spoke, Liu Tangxi stretched out his hands and made a scary gesture.

Wei Fuyao had not expected that the person behind him was so malicious. He screamed, looked at Liu Tangxi with fear, and ran away.

Wei Hanzhou had just put his younger niece down when he heard his older niece screaming. He raised his eyes and looked at the culprit.

Seeing Wei Hanzhou's disapproving look, Liu Tangxi curled her lips, shrugged, ignored him, and walked straight to the main room.

Even when they sat at the dinner table, Wei Fuyao still had an unspeakable expression on his face, and he would stare at Liu Tangxi from time to time.

Seeing Wei Fuyao's gaze, Liu Tangxi gave her a kind smile.

However, this smile made Wei Fuyao feel uneasy for no reason. He lowered his head to eat, not daring to look at Liu Tangxi again.

Wei Hanzhou saw what was happening between the two people and glanced at Liu Tangxi indifferently.

Liu Tangxi picked up a piece of food with chopsticks and put it into Wei Hanzhou's bowl. With a fake smile, she said, "Husband, eat the food."

Wei Hanzhou pursed his lips and said nothing.

The other adults at the table all laughed secretly at this scene.

After dinner, Wei Fuyao couldn't help but approach Liu Tangxi again and asked cautiously, "Auntie, is what you just said true? If I kill the little bugs, will they come to seek revenge on me?"

Liu Tangxi wanted to say no, but after seeing Wei Fuyao's expression, Liu Tangxi changed his words and said seriously, "Of course it's true."

"But I... I have chopped them down before, why didn't they come to seek revenge on me?"

"That's because you killed the ones with good tempers. Some of them hold grudges. So, don't go catching bugs anymore."

Thinking of what Liu Tangxi had just said, Wei Fuyao's face looked disgusted as if he had swallowed a fly. He nodded silently and went to the main room.

Wei Hanzhou came out of the main room and happened to hear these words.

Seeing Liu Tangxi's smug look, Wei Hanzhou pursed his lips and said, "Is it fun to trick children?"

Liu Tangxi was startled, but quickly recovered and said with a smile: "Yes, it's more interesting than lying to you."

Thinking of how Liu Tangxi had lied to him yesterday, Wei Hanzhou's face became even uglier. Liu Tangxi smiled and went to the kitchen to wash the pots and dishes.

Wei Lao San's complexion became more and more promising, and Li was also very nice to her, so she was not afraid of him!

As if he had not expected Liu Tangxi to say such... such shameless words, Wei Hanzhou frowned as he looked at Liu Tangxi's back.

At this moment, a clear voice suddenly rang out from behind him: "Uncle San, that means Aunt San just lied to me. Can I go catch bugs with my brother again?"

Wei Hanzhou's expression paused: "...Of course not."

Wei Fuyao glanced at his uncle's indifferent back, then looked at his aunt who was humming a song in the kitchen with a happy look on her face, and stomped his feet in anger.

Seeing her daughter talking to Liu Tangxi, Zhou had some other thoughts.