Chapter 45: Not on the same path【VIP】
On the way back in the ox cart, Yang Wenying and Shen Yao were very close to each other. She was very happy from the bottom of her heart tonight.
Because my brother told everyone the truth about their Yang family being convicted and exiled, and he also made a vow to Uncle Shen.
I will never do anything that would endanger Shen Yao or bring harm to the Shen family's relatives.
But there was only one thing that did not satisfy Uncle Shen with his brother's answer.
Uncle Shen asked, if it happened again, would the Yang family still fight for land for the people of the world?
My brother’s answer was yes.
If it happened again, the Yang family would still work with the new emperor to implement the policy of returning land to the people. If the Daduo Dynasty did not reform its administration, it would surely decline.
The fall of a dynasty also means the resurgence of war.
When Yang Jizong said this, his unyielding and proud character stood tall as a green pine, and even his eyes, as deep as a pool, sparkled.
Shen Qingshan immediately understood that the boy could not be trapped in the East Suburb Quarry, and he would not stay in Xiahe Village for her A Yao.
Shen Qingshan had experienced war, and he knew that the road Yang Jizong wanted to take would be paved with the corpses of countless people. Yang Jizong could take the risk, but his A Yao could not.
After hearing Yang Jizong's answer, Shen Qingshan gave him a deep look and said, "Your marriage to Ayao doesn't count in my eyes. Remember what you said today."
Shen Qingshan sat beside his father-in-law holding a torch, lighting the mountain road for his father-in-law to drive the carriage. Recalling the conversation with Yang Jizong, his face looked very ugly.
Although he had never heard of the fame of the Hongnong Yang family, he had heard from Yang Jizong that he had traveled to various counties with his grandfather and learned farming methods for different seasons and crops from many old farmers. The grandfather and grandson even compiled an agricultural book for this purpose.
If Chen Yao has any questions about farming, he can come to the quarry and ask him.
Before leaving, he promised to give his daughter a handful of seeds in a few days. His daughter was so happy that she agreed on the spot and said that she would come over when she was not busy at home and help them open up the wasteland.
Shen Qingshan was so angry that he wanted to overturn the table on the spot. He couldn't give the seeds now and had to wait until he was not around.
This kid has some hidden tricks in his mind. Don't underestimate him. He is an experienced person and he will escort his daughter along when the time comes.
Huang Dongsheng sat next to his cousin, glanced at his second uncle's face, then tugged at his cousin's sleeve and raised his chin to signal his cousin to look.
Chen Yao could understand his father's current mood, but his father really misunderstood.
She really had no feelings for Yang Jizong. If she did, it was only admiration from the bottom of her heart.
Yang Jizong dared to sacrifice his life for the well-being of the people, and she could not even begin to match his broad-mindedness.
Although she also thought about using what she learned to contribute to the people, she could not reach the level of heroic sacrifice like the Hongnong Yang family.
Since Yang Jizong had mentioned the agricultural book, she had to learn farming skills from him. This was not only to provide her with an excuse to stop people from gossiping in the future, but also to spread better farming methods to the people.
"Wenying, your brother has written a book on agriculture. Have you read it?" Chen Yao didn't care about his father's ugly face for the time being and asked Yang Wenying what she knew first.
Yang Wenying pushed the torch that Huang Dongsheng was bringing closer away, sat up straight, and answered as if she was being tested by a teacher.
"I've never read agricultural books. Most women from aristocratic families only know how to drink tea, arrange flowers, burn incense, and hold elegant gatherings. I'm a little better than them. When I was young, my brother taught me to read and understand things. When I grew up, I only read the Four Books and Five Classics because I needed to learn embroidery."
"I'm afraid it's not because of learning embroidery, but because she loved to play when she grew up and didn't study hard." Huang Dongsheng shook the torch in his hand.
The flames nearly touched Yang Wenying's hair, frightening her so much that she covered her hair and retorted loudly, "It's not that I'm playful, it's because they say a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent. When they found out I was studying, they even accused my brother and father. My grandfather was ill for a long time because of this."
Hearing her mention of her deceased relatives, Huang Dongsheng moved his butt back and said, "Wenying, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have joked with you. Your family are all good people. God will reward good people."
Chen Yao thought that Yang Wenying would argue with him as usual after hearing this, saying that good people will be rewarded. Their Yang family worked for the people, but in the end only the brother and sister survived.
Or shed tears.
But unexpectedly, the little girl took her arm and said with a smile: "I believe good people will be rewarded, so God let my brother and I meet you."
The old man driving the carriage in the front waved the long whip in his hand and glanced at Shen Qingshan who was sitting beside him.
The good man finally smiled.
It was already midnight when I got home.
Under the leadership of Shen Qingshan and Tian Zhongzheng, the Shen family members and Yang Wenying all held incense in the main house and kowtowed to their ancestors.
After the worship, Huang Dongsheng and Tian Baolai moved the tables, chairs and benches back in place, while Yang Wenying and Tian Baozhu helped the adults serve the dishes and get the bowls and chopsticks.
As for Chen Yao,
"Dad, put your heart at ease. Even if Yang Jizong is in trouble, he won't fall in love with me. So will I?
Shen Qingshan was unhappy, "Ayao, don't look down on yourself. In your parents' hearts, you are the best."
Tanaka, in your uncle's heart, you are also the best."
"Dad?" Tian Baozhu, holding cabbage and tofu soup at the door, heard this and pouted, "What about me? Am I not the best in Dad's heart?"
Huang Mei followed behind and urged her daughter who was blocking the door: "Your father is just teasing your sister, and you are jealous. In your father's heart, those three acres of land are the best. None of you can compare to that land."
Tian Baozhu put the cabbage and tofu soup on the table and pulled her ears to cool her fingers: "What's the use of having a good land? It's not ours."
In an instant, the room fell into silence.
Tian Baozhu also realized that she had said the wrong thing.
Huang Xing and Miao set the table, asked their children to sit down, and called Shen Qingshan and Tanaka Zheng to stop standing and eat, as today was the Winter Solstice Festival.
The Gastrodia elata chicken was stewed for a whole day, and everyone unanimously gave the two chicken legs to Chen Yao and Huang Dongsheng.
The two kids didn't hesitate to pick up the food and started eating. The meat and bones separated immediately when they took a sip. The soup was fresh and delicious. With the steamed buns, Chen Yao drank two bowls of it and couldn't even eat the fried crispy pork.
Her mother even advised her to eat two more dumplings before going to sleep.
Chen Yao waved her hand to refuse. Now that she had enough food in her stomach, she was no longer the type to eat three bowls of bean porridge in one meal.
After dinner, the children took the initiative to clean up the dishes, while the elders sat together to discuss the schedule for tomorrow.
Shen Qingshan couldn't wait to go into the mountains. He wanted to earn money to buy supplements for his daughter and daughter-in-law, so he promised Huang Xing that they would never stay in the mountains alone overnight.
He understood that the broken leg had left a bad impression on his wife.
Huang Xing couldn't stop him and could only agree, "Didn't you say you wanted to take A Yao into the mountains to hunt rabbits? Is it okay to take her with you now?"
Shen Qingshan nodded. "It's possible. Ayao exercises in the yard every day. Don't worry, I'll take you with me. The two of us, father and daughter, will definitely be able to catch all the rabbits on the mountain this winter."
This was a bit of an exaggeration, but everyone couldn't help laughing after hearing it.
Huang Mei, her aunt, also echoed: "With Ayao's drive, maybe you and your daughter can really pull it off."
After cleaning up the kitchen, the children came into the house and saw the adults looking at A Yao with great joy, and they all asked what was wrong.
When Shen Qingshan told the children that they were going up the mountain tomorrow, they also became excited.
"Mom, I also want to follow my second uncle into the mountains to catch rabbits and learn how to hunt." Huang Dongsheng sat in front of Miao and spoke softly.
Miao drank the hot drink, her mouth sweet and her heart sweet: "Let's learn."
Huang Dongsheng was immediately discouraged when he heard that his mother did not stop him. He wanted to learn, but he did not have the time. "I'd better make some money first. After I redeem my father, I'll have him sell tofu in town for me, and then I'll go learn hunting with my uncle."
Miao slapped him and said, "When your father comes back, he and your second uncle will escort A Yao to Baihe Town to sell silk. Don't let your father get involved in your small business anymore."
Huang Dongsheng felt that what his mother said was both right and wrong. Now he already had regular customers, and many people bought bean sprouts and bean curd sheets just for his face. No one else would buy from his father because of his old face.
But when his mother told him that this was a small business, he felt a little dissatisfied.
"Mom, my cousin said that even a small business can grow into something big and strong. Don't look down on my small business now. Once I have enough capital, I'll rent a shop in the city and hire employees. Then I'll be the shopkeeper. I can go hunting in the mountains with my uncle whenever I want."
"Look at what you are capable of. Go home and sleep now. Everything you want will come true in your dreams." After taking the last sip of hot drink, Miao was about to pull her son's ear and take him home.
Her daughter's mouth is becoming more and more full of nonsense.
After Miao's mother and son left, Tanaka Masaru and his family also returned home under the moonlight.
After returning, Tanaka Masaru and his wife called the brother and sister to the main house for a talk. They told them about the origins of the Yang brothers and sisters and the persecution they had suffered. They urged them to learn to read and write well with Yang Wenying in school, and to listen more and pay attention when they went out.
Before this, Tian Baolai, at the suggestion of his parents, carried a load to collect mountain products in other places during the day, and came back at night to have his sister teach him how to read and do math.
After several months of beatings from his younger sister, he is no longer as stupid as before.
Seeing everyone in the family looking at him, he immediately responded, "I know. If a stranger asks me about the Yang brothers and sisters, I won't be able to explain clearly. I'll tell everyone when I get back."
Tian Baozhu expressed her satisfaction with her teaching results.
Her brother is also very smart.
"Mom and Dad, there's something else I have to tell you." Tian Baolai's face flushed red with holding back. He was not good at hiding things from his family, and the fact that he held it back until now was a great improvement.
Huang Mei spread out the quilt, without even looking at Daer, and turned her back to him: "Tell me, what's the matter!"
"What my cousin said tonight, he might not be bragging." Tian Baolai reached into his pocket to feel for his wallet.
When they heard it was about Huang Dongsheng, no one paid much attention. This kid had been bragging about everything since he came back from the city.
Huang Mei turned around and asked her son to go back to the house to rest, but she saw a tael of silver in her son's hand.
"Where did it come from?" Huang Mei was afraid she was dreaming. She took the silver, put it in her mouth and took a bite, gnashing her teeth. "Dad, Baozhu, this is real silver."
"Brother, tell me the truth, where did you get this silver?" Tian Baozhu put her hands on her hips and looked up at her brother who was taller than her.
Tian Baolai subconsciously dodged to the side, getting further away from his sister before saying, "My cousin Dongsheng gave it to me. He told me to buy two kilograms of cotton tomorrow."
This sentence made everyone in the room look at each other in surprise.
Knowing that the silver was given by Huang Dongsheng, Huang Mei let her son buy cotton with peace of mind. Besides, the cotton was also used to make cotton clothes for Songbai. Even if Miao found out about it later, she couldn't blame Baolai.
After the brother and sister went back to their room to rest, Huang Mei lay on the bed and recalled what the boastful kid had said in his sleep tonight.
The children have really grown up.
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