Chapter 3: Too Much
Although the wild ginseng could not be moved, Diao had no objection to exchanging her belongings for money and food.
Winter is just a few months away, so you can never have too much food.
However, the Shen family didn't have anything valuable. At most, they had two mattresses that were almost new and could be used for some money.
Although her son and daughter-in-law had passed away, the children would eventually grow up. Therefore, despite the hard times, Diao was reluctant to pawn their clothes.
Now that I'm in trouble, I'm thinking that if something really happens... I can't take these things with me, so I might as well exchange them for some money and food, so that I can feel more at ease.
That afternoon, Diao took the things and went to the town.
Once she left, the house was left unattended.
After watching Diao leave, Chen Chunxing turned around and went to the West Garden.
It was originally the residence of the female members of the host family when they came to escape the summer heat, but it was close to the next door. Two years ago, thieves jumped into the village from here, causing a disaster.
Later it became a forbidden area.
Chen Chunxing is not very old and is not tall. Ever since he witnessed his father being murdered, he has always seemed a little "crazy" in the eyes of others.
When people saw her walking towards the West Garden, they didn't think it was strange. But after they realized she had walked around the West Garden several times, they started to ask in confusion, "What are you doing?"
"Training your legs and feet might come in handy in the future."
However, no matter who asked, Chen Chunxing always answered with a smile.
Only when I meet someone I like will I slowly add another sentence.
"Life is tough these days. Whether you're fleeing famine or seeking refuge, you'll inevitably have to walk a lot."
Those who heard it found it both funny and unlucky.
It won't take a moment.
The "crazy talk" of the eldest girl of the Shen family spread throughout the village.
In the evening.
When Diao returned, she was surprised to see Chen Chunxing sitting on the doorstep weaving the soles of straw sandals.
"Hey, why are you so upset today?"
In the past, even when she was at home, she rarely had the ability to control the eldest girl. It was rare to see her when she came back today.
Chen Chunxing glanced at Diao Shi and Yang Yi behind him with resentment.
She didn't want to turn, but she had no help.
Thinking back to when I was a big shot in both the Yin and Yang worlds, now I can’t even climb over a wall. How shameful!
Diao used half of the big money she got from pawning the mattress to buy rice and flour, and planned to keep the other half for herself.
What we are doing now is just blind guesses, and we still have to live our lives.
I didn’t get to drink chicken soup for dinner.
The fourth brother, Chen Yandong, squatted in front of the chicken coop and stared for a long time, but was finally pulled away by his third brother who couldn't bear to watch anymore.
It's late at night and everyone is asleep.
Chen Chunxing, who had napped for half a day, struggled to get up from the bed. Seeing that the person next to her was awakened, she calmly made a gesture.
The second girl, Shen Zhixia, curled up in the quilt obediently, without making a sound or moving.
A burly figure had already been standing in the yard, his shoulders wet with dew. No one knew how long he had been waiting in this pitch-black environment.
Chen Chunxing walked out of the house quietly and saw Yang Yisha standing by the well. He was not surprised at all and walked towards the door.
As soon as she moved, Yang Yi immediately raised his leg to follow.
The old wooden door made a slight sound, but did not disturb the silence of the courtyard.
The two of them went to Xiyuan in such a carefree manner.
It was late at night.
It was a time of turmoil, and the guards who were usually scattered around the manor seemed to have moved their positions early.
This actually provided convenience for the two of them.
Arriving at the wall that blocked her way during the day, Chen Chunxing glanced at Yang Yi. The man understood and lifted her by the collar, and leaped into the yard.
After standing firmly, Chen Chunxing slapped Yang Yi's hand away in dissatisfaction.
"How many times have I told you not to grab my fate by the scruff of the neck?"
"Convenient." Yang Yi grinned.
As soon as he smiled, the aura brought by his burly figure disappeared, leaving people with only the impression of being simple and honest.
Chen Chunxing was speechless.
She picked this person up from the mountains a year ago.
When she saw a bloody hole in its chest, she thought she would be lucky enough to meet a local colleague. However, she waited and waited until a black sheep was killed by hitting a dead tree next to it.
Chen Chunxing stared at the white light dissipating from the man's head, remained silent for a long time, and finally dragged the man home with a grunt.
It is hard to find such a sincere person in the world.
You are destined to receive God's help.
The black sheep was sold for a full ounce of silver.
Diao took the money and went to hire the only old doctor in the town.
When the old doctor arrived home, the wound on the man's body had been treated and bandaged. He took his pulse, prescribed medicine, but left only one sentence:
"Let it be."
Diao was heartbroken. She thought that not only was the money for the medicine was wasted, but she also had to bear the burden of a coffin!
But who made the eldest girl say that the sheep was killed by a man?
Although the old lady has a bad temper, she is not someone who likes to take advantage of others.
Unexpectedly, the man seemed to be blessed by a god. After taking two doses of medicine, he was almost fully recovered. Despite such a serious injury, he was able to get out of bed and walk in just seven days.
But although his body recovered, his brain was damaged. He had forgotten everything in the past and didn't even know his own name.
Afterwards, Chen Chunxing named the man "Yang Yi" and he stayed in the Shen family.
After being spat at by Diao, he finally changed his name to "Yang Yi" as expected.
now.
The tall man followed Shen Chunxing quietly and followed her instructions to dig a hole next to the old elm tree in the corner.
There was not a single question asked during this period.
The shovel was stuck three feet under the mud.
The box covered with copper rust emitted a strange cold light in the moonlight.
Chen Chunxing gestured with his hands to indicate the size, stopping Yang Yi from lifting it out. He simply squatted down and fumbled around the box, quickly finding the checkpoint and opening it easily.
The cold light suddenly turned into golden light.
Chen Chunxing picked up a gold ingot, which he estimated to be about ten taels in weight.
There were seven or eight such gold ingots in the box, and countless other things like silver ingots and jewelry.
She couldn't help but mutter, "It's not that I want to be nosy, it's just that they gave too much."
The sound is not loud, but enough for people around to hear.
But if that person was Yang Yi, he would not be considered by Shen Chunxing.
She threw the gold ingots back into the box, picked and chose, and finally found a few small silver ingots, and picked up some small and easy-to-hide jewelry such as earrings and jade beads.
Although the things are good, the Shen family cannot keep them.
If I really bring a box like this back, I'm afraid it will cause trouble at least.
Then, Chen Chunxing closed the wooden box, stroked the top gently as if reluctantly, and then stood up again and asked Yang Yi to fill the hole again.
Yang Yi remained silent throughout the whole process, just following instructions and doing what he was told.
On the way back, Chen Chunxing was obviously in a good mood. She raised her little hands from time to time and looked at the moonlight, just like those beautiful little girls in the village.
It was not until she pushed open the door of her own house that she was brought back to her senses by the sudden young figure in the yard.
"Getting up at night? Are you hungry? Sleepwalking?" Chen Chunxing tilted his head in confusion at Chen Mingqiu, as if he didn't understand why he was here.
Shen Mingqiu quickly glanced at Yang Yi, shook his head, and went back into the house without saying a word.
"This child..."
Chen Chunxing turned his wrist, and no one could see it. A token engraved with the word "ghost" flew up and down.
Although the formal employment process has not been completed, the identity card symbolizing the ghost catcher has already been issued to her.
This thing isn't very useful, but it's a small world inside. It was originally used to hold ghosts, but now it's become the best place to hide treasures.
Yesterday, the female ghost sensed the token and came to her, creating a cause and effect relationship between them.
Now that I have the money, all that’s left is to pay off my debts.
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