Chapter 7 is finished.
Is it convenient?
The original owner of this body was kicked out by her own mother.
Who can guarantee they won't be kicked out tomorrow?
Xiao Yu pursed her lips. According to her previous plan, she would marry Song Luoning, pay back Song Luoning's money after she earned it, then divorce her. After that, she would be free to go wherever she wanted, and after she had had enough fun, she would choose the most comfortable place to settle down.
As for the original owner's family...
Xiao Yu really had no intention of acknowledging her. In the original owner's memory, her mother was a good mother. If it weren't for the fact that the original owner was really too troublesome, and her mother was afraid that she would squander all the family property, she would not have kicked the original owner out of the house and severed ties.
The reason the original owner didn't starve to death all these years was because her mother secretly brought her food.
Thinking about it this way, the original owner really was a scoundrel. Now that I've taken over the original owner's identity, I naturally won't act like the original owner. Since I can't leave for the time being, I might as well take care of the original owner's mother for her.
Having made up his mind, Xiao Yu breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at the young lady's broken and distressed face and sighed softly.
I really can't understand how a marriage certificate could have such an effect.
Yesterday I was guarding myself like I was a wolf, but today I'm both visiting my husband and my in-laws.
In ancient times, women were indeed obedient to their fathers at home and to their husbands after marriage. However, this was quite good; they were obedient and sensible, and she didn't have to put in too much effort to deal with them.
Xiao Yu thought for a moment and said, "You should rest first, it's not too late to go tomorrow." After all, she was his wife, and even though it was fake, it didn't affect her affection for her at all.
Furthermore, the original owner's mother lived quite far away from where they lived. Chenjia Village was located near the mountains, and the original owner's mud-brick house was at the foot of the mountain, while the original owner's original home was at the entrance of the village, which was a walk away.
The young lady is coughing like this; if she continues walking, she might collapse on the road, so...
Anyway, she needed to sort out the original owner's memories again, lest she be exposed as a monster and burned later.
Seeing her say that, Song Luoning didn't say anything more. She smiled gently at Xiao Yu, and with the young lady's pale yet beautiful face that made it hard to look away, it was like a spring breeze. Xiao Yu subconsciously swallowed and looked away.
What's wrong with this woman?
She bit her lip, realizing she was being tempted. Although their relationship was legal, she still had her principles. They had only known each other for two days; to do *that*...
Xiao Yu bit her lip, secretly sizing her up. If she really wanted to do it, it wasn't impossible.
Ugh, pshaw!
What are you thinking? She could never do such a beastly thing as to harm a patient.
As for the future... we'll see.
ah!
"What do you mean 'later'? It's not okay later either." She shook her head, wondering how she could have been tempted by this young lady and lost her mind.
Unable to resist the temptation, Xiao Yu said somewhat unnaturally, "You rest first, I'll go to the kitchen for dinner." She then left as if fleeing.
"Phew~" Xiao Yu let out a long breath. He didn't expect that he couldn't resist any temptation at all. If this continued, it would be terrible!
Beauty can be a trap!
Xiao Yu twisted his arm with her other hand, causing the person to wince in pain, and all her romantic feelings vanished.
The porridge in the pot was cooked in no time, and it smelled delicious. It was just as good as the medicinal porridge that the system rewarded. Xiao Yu drank two bowls of it.
Not knowing the original owner's mother's attitude, Xiao Yu went to the original owner's mother's place alone after finishing lunch.
The original owner's house was a two-courtyard house with high walls and a large courtyard, all of which showed its former glory. Unlike the place where the original owner now lives, the scene inside the courtyard can be clearly seen from the street.
Xiao Yu stepped forward and knocked on the door. After a short while, the door opened and a girl of about thirteen or fourteen years old came out. She had delicate features and when she saw Xiao Yu, she was startled and stammered, "Young...Young Master."
Xiao Yu frowned.
"Wait a moment, I'll inform Madam right away." With that, he turned and ran back as if there were some monstrous beast behind him.
Xiao Yu: "..."
Judging from this situation, the original owner must have bullied this little girl quite a bit in the past. Look how frightened this good child has become!
Not long after the young girl went inside, the courtyard gate opened again, and this time a woman in her thirties came out. She was dignified and showed no signs of aging.
Xiao Yu paused for a moment, and a sentence involuntarily popped into her mind: Time never defeats a beauty.
Madam Xiao frowned and said sternly, "What are you doing here? The Xiao family has nothing to do with you anymore."
"..." Xiao Yu shrank his neck, too frightened to utter a sound.
"Speak your mind." Jiang Wanrou frowned.
Why was she so unlucky to have given birth to such an unfortunate child? Thinking of this, Jiang Wanrou felt a pang of heartache.
Xiao Yu subconsciously touched his nose. Based on the original owner's previous actions, although Xiao Jiangshi's attitude was very bad, she was still willing to see him, which showed that she still cared about the original owner. If he spoke nicely, he shouldn't be kicked out tomorrow.
She lowered her head and hesitated for a moment: "I came to tell you that I got married."
"What?" Jiang Wanrou nearly choked on her own saliva upon hearing this and coughed violently. The little girl quickly patted her back, but Jiang Wanrou had no time to care. She brushed the girl's hand away, pointed at Xiao Yu, and asked, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
On second thought, could it be that this unlucky kid is up to another trick to ask her for money?
A pair of peach blossom eyes, exactly like Xiao Yu's, stared intently at her.
It's as if she's saying, "Try lying to me!"
Xiao Yu felt uncomfortable under her gaze, swallowed hard, and stammered, "I'm not lying, it's true. We've already registered our marriage, and she said she wanted to come and...serve tea to you."
Xiao Yu glanced cautiously at Jiang Wanrou, the words "offer tea" stuck in her throat.
Serving tea?
Jiang Wanrou felt a mouthful of blood choke in her chest, her blood rushing upwards. That unlucky kid...
Offering tea? I think you're trying to drive me crazy.
She turned around and looked left and right. Today she was determined to beat this unlucky child to death, to the point that even her own father wouldn't recognize her. Didn't he know who she was?
If her true identity as a woman were exposed, it would be a crime of deceiving the emperor. Although their branch had fallen into decline, they were still the direct descendants of the founding emperor and would be included in the imperial family genealogy after birth. Xiao Yu was a posthumous child. If it weren't for the need to protect their family's wealth, she wouldn't have impulsively called her daughter a son.
As her daughter grew older, she regretted it, but what could she do? Her daughter's identity absolutely could not be revealed to anyone else.
Whether this unfortunate child's marriage is true or not, she must be made aware of the seriousness of the matter today.
Jiang Wanrou picked up a wooden stick.
"..." Xiao Yu was stunned, and his lips trembled. Why did they start fighting? The original owner's small body could not withstand this kind of torture!
Jiang Wanrou, hands on her hips, asked, "Tell me, what exactly happened with the marriage?"
Xiao Yu was on the verge of tears. She never expected that the original owner's mother would be so fierce. She dared not hide anything and told the whole story. She said aggrievedly, "Didn't you arrange the marriage for me? The girl came looking for me with the marriage certificate."
Is she engaged?
Jiang Wanrou was stunned. When did this happen?
A memory from fifteen years ago suddenly flashed through my mind.
At that time, a once-in-a-century drought struck, and bandits roamed the land. On her way to the county town, she rescued a dying official's wife, who was pregnant at the time. What happened next...?
Jiang Wanrou couldn't quite recall the specifics of what happened back then.
When the official's wife was taken away by her husband, it seemed that she had arranged a marriage for the two children and left behind half a jade pendant.
At the time, she thought it was impossible for a high-ranking official to actually marry his daughter into her family, so she didn't take it seriously. Who would have thought that fifteen years later, the girl would come with a marriage certificate.
etc.
She needed to confirm first whether it was the right family, and asked urgently, "What's the name of the person who came?"
Xiao Yu dared not hide anything and answered, "Her name is Song Luoning..."
Surname Song?
That high-ranking official also seems to be surnamed Song.
Jiang Wanrou felt her head buzzing. As for what the unlucky kid behind her said, she didn't hear a word. Only two words remained in her mind.
It's over, it's over.
This is really frustrating.
What to do now? That unlucky kid even got married to that girl.
If they were to marry an ordinary woman, they could simply give her some money and the matter would be easily resolved. But given their current situation, how could they afford to offend the officials?
Why didn't that unlucky kid come back and discuss it with her before making such a big decision?
Jiang Wanrou pondered for a moment: "Let's go see your wife."
"..."
Xiao Yu, for reasons unknown, quickly grabbed her: "She said she'll come to see you tomorrow."
A greeting?
Jiang Wanrou paused, "Isn't it normal for a mother-in-law to visit her daughter-in-law?"
She needs to remain calm and plan carefully.
She can't afford to lose her composure; it would be best if she could call off the engagement tomorrow.
Jiang Wanrou cleared her throat and said, "Go back and keep her calm, especially make sure no one knows your identity."
"..."
Xiao Yu pursed her lips. Could she say that she already knew? She glanced at the wooden stick in the original owner's mother's hand, shrank her neck, and thought that some things were better left unsaid.
After leaving the Xiao family, Xiao Yu went straight home. Song Luoning was resting in her room, and Xiao Yu didn't go in to disturb her.
Since he was already there, he knew he had to make the best of it. Remembering what the grain store owner had said, Xiao Yu thought about making a tool to remove the bran from brown rice, hoping that he could make money from it.
I had read about the hulling of rice in the book "Tiangong Kaiwu" before, so I had some recollection of it.
A huller can remove the outer husk of rice, a fan can separate the husk from the grain, and finally a mortar and pestle can be used to rub off the bran from the rice.
These things were invented by the ancients, so they can be made without modern technology.
Xiao Yu found a somewhat rusty machete in the kitchen, slung a bamboo basket over his shoulder, and headed towards the back mountain.
Using the original owner's memories, they quickly found a large bamboo forest on the mountain. The bamboo forest was lush and green, and the east wind blew, bending the branches.
It's spring again, and if you're lucky, you can dig up bamboo shoots. They're tender and crisp, perfect for this season. If you can't finish them, you can dry them. In ancient times, unlike today, you can't eat fresh vegetables in winter. Dried bamboo shoots are easy to preserve, and they're best used to stir-fry meat in winter. You can also use some fresh bamboo shoots to make pickled bamboo shoots.
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