Chapter 366 Return to Xiaoshi Village
Xiao An and Song Liyun in Suijin Town are busy all day long, and even Heijin has made his debut.
However, in Xiaoshi Village, Qingping Town, the scene was desolate.
On the fourth day of the first lunar month, Song Zhenping, along with his new wife Yang Hua, and Song Dekui, returned to Xiaoshi Village to worship their ancestors and move their graves.
His move meant that he would sever ties with the Song family of Xiaoshi Village.
There is no time in the mountains.
After more than a year of absence, Xiaoshi Village is still the same.
The north wind blew up a few pieces of yellow paper that came from nowhere, and they rolled and flew along the bare wall of the courtyard.
It was cold, and every household had closed their doors. Everywhere was deserted, with only the watchdog running out of the dog hole and barking at the strange cart.
For some reason, the village was unusually quiet at this time, with only faint noises of fighting in the distance, which was the direction of Song Defu's home.
At this time, when I heard the noise, it seemed as if I could hear the scolding of Mrs. Gu and Little Mrs. Gu again.
Song Zhenping's legs began to feel weak, and he felt anxious and short of breath. He recalled the days when he had to struggle to survive with Xiao An. Every time he returned to that home from work outside, he was scared to death.
Song Dekui also heard the commotion, and seeing that Song Zhenping looked unhappy, he immediately pulled the reins to stop the carriage and said, "Daping, don't go back.
Come with me to your village chief first. You must be tired after two days of traveling. Ask your village chief to make something for you to eat and drink, and then go and trouble your second uncle."
Song Dekui only knew that Song Lao Er had run away with the banknotes that night, and didn't even care about Xiao Gu and his son. The next day, Xiao Gu made a fuss and disappeared.
Now he just thought that the family had returned and was living his usual happy life of scolding chickens and beating dogs.
This time, Daping brought his new wife back from Suijin Town to Qingping Town. He walked against the wind and even rested for one night on the road, making do with some dry food on the way.
It's already afternoon. If I go to Song Laoer's house, there might be a commotion and I won't have anything to eat or drink. It's better to take him back home and wait until the commotion at Song Laoer's house is over before going back.
Song Zhenping was distracted at this moment, not knowing how to respond. Yang Hua beside him lifted the curtain and said, "Uncle Kui, Daping and Xiaoan have relied on the village headman for support these years. We should go and pay New Year's greetings to him first."
Seeing that someone had made a decision, Song Dekui whipped the horse and changed direction, rushing towards his own yard.
Returning to his familiar home, Song Dekui jumped out of the car and knocked on the door, shouting at the top of his lungs: "Dazhu, Ergou, Sanshunzi, open the door quickly, your uncle is back!"
After shouting a few times, there was no response. At this time, Song Zhenping and Yang Hua had already gotten out of the car and were waiting beside them in an orderly manner.
Song Dekui called out a few more times but still got no response. He couldn't help but wonder, "Where have these three kids gone to play again? I'll see if I don't deal with them when I get back. Daping, wait a moment. I'll climb over the wall and open the door."
As he was speaking, the courtyard door creaked open from the inside, and Song Lizheng's second daughter-in-law poked her head out timidly.
Song Dekui asked curiously, "Second sister-in-law, it's New Year's Day, what are you doing in the house with the door closed?"
When the second sister-in-law, Xu, saw that it was him, she patted her chest and said, "Oh! I was scared to death, Third Brother, why didn't you tell me you were coming in advance?"
Song Dekui laughed and said, "I have a restless personality. I just go wherever I want to go. There's no way I can tell you in advance.
Second sister-in-law, mother is home! Daping brought his wife to wish us a happy new year.
Xu was shy. Although she saw Song Zhenping and the other man standing by the car, there were four men standing behind them. She was too embarrassed to greet them. Only after hearing what Song Dekui said did she turn around.
Song Zhenping quickly pulled Yang Hua forward.
Yang Hua called out openly, "Second Aunt!"
Seeing the stranger, Xu blushed and led the way inside: "What a rare guest! Come in and have a seat!"
Then he shouted into the house: "Mom, don't be afraid, it's Daping bringing his wife to pay New Year's greetings!"
Before she finished her words, three boys with pigtails rushed out from behind the curtain, followed by the rosy-cheeked wife of the village head, Huang.
When Huang saw the sturdy Song Zhenping, her eyes immediately turned red. She clapped her hands and said, "Alright, alright, Daping is finally back. Your village head said you're living well now, but I didn't believe it."
When Song Zhenping saw this amiable great-uncle and great-grandmother, his throat choked with sobs and he knelt down with a thud: "Fifth Grandma!"
Yang Hua followed suit and knelt down to pay her respects.
The village head's wife helped the two men up and said, "Good children, don't kneel, the ground is cold!"
She led the two of them into the house and repeatedly asked someone to bring hot water for them to wash their faces.
Second sister-in-law Xu was busy bringing water and big steamed cakes to Song Zhenping and Yang Hua.
The threshold was removed, and the carriage drove into the yard. Four guards were taking out the gifts from the carriage.
Song Dekui took his three naughty nephews for a walk around, then returned to the village head's wife and asked, "Mom, where are my second brother and dad? It's New Year's Day, and my eldest brother hasn't come back yet?"
Huang waved her hands, her face looking a little grim. After a moment's hesitation, she said, "Don't mention them!"
At this moment, the gifts that were to be sent to the headman's house were taken down from the carriage.
"Ali! Bring in the gifts, and have some hot water to relax!"
Song Zhenping invited everyone into the house.
Ali held the gift box and shook his head, "Master, we are used to it. We are not tired!"
After another round of compromise, the gifts were finally moved into the headman's house.
Looking at the three woolen blankets and a whole lamb, the village head's wife's eyes widened.
Although she was the wife of the village head and had more knowledge than ordinary farmers, she had never used a woolen blanket, but just touching the thick blanket made her feel warm.
Not to mention there is a sheep, which is worth a lot of silver.
Daping and his friends are really living a good life!
Soon, Song Lizheng and Song Erlang were called back by the children at home.
Song Lizheng was still cursing angrily when he entered the courtyard: "Who's afraid of you from Gujia Village? Your family usually doesn't care about anything, and now you want to blame my Xiaoshi Village for the death of someone."
Song Erlang, who was holding him, said in a clumsy way, "Dad, it's good that Mrs. Gu is dead. My mother will have peace of mind from now on. No one will scold her anymore."
Song Lizheng was so angry that he hit him with his pipe: "Why are you talking about your mother?"
Song Erlang covered his head and cried out in grievance: "Mom, Dad hit me again!"
The village chief's wife, Huang, rushed out like a whirlwind and cursed at Song, "Erlang has hit the nail on the head. If you want to hit him, and you're heartbroken that Mrs. Gu is dead, then go to her coffin and howl a few more times."
Song Lizheng had just been arguing with Gu Jiacun, and now he was being scolded by his own wife. He was so anxious that he yelled, "What are you saying in front of the children..."
Before he could finish his words, Song Dekui had already come out of the house with a smile: "Dad, your old son is back, why don't you leave until I tell you to!"
Seeing Song Dekui and Song Zhenping appearing behind him, Song Lizheng opened his mouth and closed it again, his face showing surprise.
Just now, the eldest grandson came running over and said that there was a visitor at home. He thought it was Huang's family, but it turned out to be Song Zhenping.
"Daping, why are you back? Your grandma died, and there was no one to hold a funeral. It's just right that you came back to attend the funeral!" Song Lizheng suddenly remembered the quarrel just now, and his brows immediately relaxed.
Mrs. Gu died alone in the yard. Although she has been put into a coffin, the nephews and grandchildren in Gujia Village are only clamoring for a share of the money. No one is willing to carry the coffin and take care of the funeral. Even if she takes care of it herself, she is still an outsider. It was just right that Daping came back.
When Mrs. Gu was mentioned, Song Zhenping's smiling face instantly turned gloomy.
He had already heard what the village head's wife had said, and he was feeling refreshed. When he heard that Song Lizheng wanted to attend the funeral himself, he replied directly, "What does her death have to do with me? I will never attend the funeral!"
What? No funeral!
Song Lizheng was dumbfounded and jumped up in panic.
(End of this chapter)
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