Chapter 43: Don't Talk to Strangers (Update)
"Mother said that her legs were hurting these days and she couldn't climb the mountain, so she asked me and your eldest brother to take the two children with us." Fang smiled, "She also gave me some money for incense, saying that she wanted me to help burn a stick of incense when the time comes, which can be regarded as kowtowing to the Buddha."
"My sister-in-law's legs used to hurt a lot. I guess it's her old problem. When you have time, take her to see a doctor and apply some plaster or something."
Fang and Jiang Chunshi came to the temple to burn incense and pray for a child.
After all, Jiang Maihua is already over two years old, and there has been no movement in her belly, which makes the family somewhat anxious.
But when it comes to having a child, it is natural for both husband and wife to go. If the mother-in-law sticks her head in, it will make the daughter-in-law feel a little uncomfortable.
Yang understood this logic, so she found an excuse to avoid suspicion.
Liu saw it clearly, so she said something to smooth things over.
"Chunshi and I are also thinking about this matter. We said that after we go to the temple, we will take mother to the county town to find a doctor to see her." Fang smiled and replied, "It would be best if the root cause can be eliminated."
"It's about this..."
We swayed along the way and when we arrived at the foot of Deyin Temple, the sun had already risen to mid-sky.
The market at the foot of the mountain has grown to a certain size, with many people setting up stalls and selling goods, making it very lively.
This was Jiang Maihua’s first time to be in such a lively place. She was so excited that her eyes were not enough and everything she saw was extremely curious.
There were so many people there, and Jiang Chunshi was afraid that a child as young as Jiang Maihua would be stepped on, so he simply put the child on his shoulders.
Jiang Maihua sat on a high place with a wide view. She could see many small stalls instead of countless adult legs. She became more and more excited.
Jiang Mixia and his group strolled around the foot of the mountain and then discussed how to resettle them.
Jiang Mixia, Liu, Fang and Jiang Maihua walked towards Deyin Temple on the mountain. In order to prevent any inconvenience caused by the women, they asked Song Jingyun to accompany them.
Jiang Youcheng and Jiang Chunshi found a stall at the foot of the mountain and sold the things they brought.
At noon, we will meet together at the foot of the mountain to have lunch.
After assigning their respective tasks, everyone went their separate ways.
Jiang Chunshi needed to set up a stall, so the task of taking care of Jiang Maihua fell on Song Jingyun.
Seeing Jiang Maihua was plump and chubby, Jiang Mixia was a little worried that the son-in-law wouldn't be able to carry the child all the way up, so she just said, "How about I do it?"
"I'll do it." Song Jingyun insisted.
He is a man and he has to do heavy work.
Moreover, Song Jingyun was not assigned to guard the stall and did not have to be separated from Jiang Mixia. He was very happy at the moment. He felt full of strength and walked up the stone steps carrying Jiang Maihua on his back.
"Jingyun looks much stronger than before, and he seems to have more strength." Liu sighed.
When Liu first wanted to find a son-in-law for Jiang Mixia, she didn't like Song Jingyun at first.
He seemed thin and small, and not very courageous, probably because his parents passed away early and he was fostered in his uncle's family. He looked at people with timid eyes, not like a manly man.
Liu was worried that if such a man became Jiang Mixia's husband, he would not be able to support the family or protect his daughter in the future. Not only would he not provide a support for his daughter, but he would become a burden instead.
But Jiang Youcheng was very persistent at the time and only said that such talents were good.
After going through hardships and fatigue, when you get home, you will know the good of home and know how to be grateful. Don’t be afraid of being thin and weak. You will get through it after a while. Being timid is also a good thing, so that those who are bold will not have other thoughts...
Now it seems that Liu feels that what her husband said is really correct.
Song Jingyun is really good in everything now. Even his frail little body seems to be growing up and he will be able to take good care of his daughter in the future.
When Fang heard Liu say this, she laughed and said, "Aunt, you can put your mind at ease. You can just enjoy your life in peace from now on."
"Just don't worry about it..."
The group of people walked up the stairs, talking and laughing.
Deyin Temple is very popular and is quite large in scale.
There are more than ten halls including the main hall and side halls. In the huge incense burner at the entrance of the main hall, various kinds of incense are densely inserted, and the burning smoke fills the entire temple.
Liu came to fulfill a vow, and Fang came to ask for a wish. Both of them were sincere people, and they paid their respects to each of the more than ten halls.
Jiang Mixia didn't believe in these things at first, but when in Rome, she followed the Roman customs and knelt down like Liu and Fang.
Jiang Maihua was a child, and even though she was usually obedient and sensible, she found it really boring. She was listless, and her eyes only wandered around watching the people coming and going in the temple.
Especially those children who are older than her, when they hold something or toys in their hands, their eyes light up and they are extremely excited.
Seeing this, Jiang Mixia and the other two just let Song Jingyun take Jiang Maihua to play nearby first.
There were many orchids, gardenias and other flowers planted in the temple, and the fragrance was overwhelming. Jiang Maihua looked at the flowers with great interest.
Song Jingyun followed closely and watched over her carefully.
"Uncle, flowers, flowers." Jiang Maihua stood on tiptoe, wanting to smell the flowers up high, but her legs and arms were short, so she could only ask Song Jingyun for help.
"Uncle, hold me." Song Jingyun stretched out his hand, lifted Jiang Maihua's chubby little arm, and carried her to a higher place.
Jiang Maihua successfully smelled the fragrant flowers and grinned, revealing a row of white teeth.
"Look at the young master, his face is ruddy and his forehead is full, which is a sign of great fortune."
Song Jingyun listened to the voice, put Jiang Maihua on his shoulder, turned around and saw an old man with a long beard and gray hair.
"Are you talking to me?" Song Jingyun pointed at himself uncertainly.
"That's exactly what I'm talking about, young master." The old man stroked his beard and smiled, "Would you be willing to move to the side and let me tell your fortune?"
"No need." Song Jingyun shook his head like a rattle.
The lady told him to wait for them here, so he couldn't leave.
The old man was a little surprised to see Song Jingyun reject him, "Young Master, are you afraid that my divination is not accurate?"
"No." Song Jingyun shook his head again.
My wife said that I shouldn’t talk to strangers.
Now, he has said enough.
"I still have to look after the children, please do as you please." Song Jingyun held Jiang Maihua and went to look at the other flowers nearby.
The roses were in full bloom, and because it rained a little in the second half of the night, they were even more colorful. Some of the petals were dotted with crystal clear dewdrops, which made Jiang Maihua very excited.
Song Jingyun scratched his head.
Do all children like flowers, or do all girls like flowers?
By the way, we have a few rose plants planted at home, and my wife seems to like them very much.
He remembers...
(End of this chapter)
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