"Shuyan, our water bladder is empty!"
As he spoke, he shook the water bag to let Xie Shuyan hear that it was indeed empty.
He continued, "Your wife's family just dug a pit, and it's full of water. Go and take care of them..."
Is it okay?
When had Xie Shuyan ever been treated so gently by his mother? He first shivered uncontrollably, then asked his mother blankly.
"Can I...can I go find a wife?"
His mother used to never let him go to the Tian family's house!
Ding Zhaodi nodded vigorously, "Go, go, go quickly!"
Xie Shuyan was oblivious, completely unaware that something was wrong with her mother. Ignoring the pain in her body, she got up and ran away.
That speed…
It was as if he was afraid his mother would change her mind.
The villagers present all turned pale with disgust; the Xie couple were truly despicable.
When they need Xie Shuyan, they talk to him nicely; when they don't, they beat and scold him, clearly taking advantage of Xie Shuyan's stupidity!
Really...
"Pooh!"
Many villagers couldn't help but spit at Ding Zhaodi's actions; they were disgusting!
Ding Zhaodi heard it, but pretended not to hear it!
After Xie Shuyan ran over to the Tian family, he did not immediately go to fetch water, but first checked if Tian Guoguo was injured.
He still remembered that big, hungry wolf!
Although he didn't know how he escaped death, his wife was heavier than him.
Tian Guoguo had already gotten down from Grandma Tian's arms. She had just heard Ding Zhaodi's words and naturally saw Xie Shuyan running over.
Seeing Xie Shuyan being beaten by his mother...
She couldn't help but think of how she had been beaten like this by her instructors during her training in her previous life. Perhaps it was because she had experienced it before that she could relate to it.
Therefore, she thought that she could give him water without thanking Shuyan for praising her.
Not for the Xie family, but because I don't want Xie Shuyan to be beaten again!
I never expected this.
Xie Shuyan came over and immediately started looking her over from head to toe. His serious and nervous expression was truly touching!
Tian Guoguo was stunned for a moment.
Xie Shuyan breathed a heavy sigh of relief and murmured to himself, "Thank goodness, my wife is alright, my wife is alright!"
Then he asked again.
"Honey, where's the water pouch I brought you earlier? Have you had any water?"
Tian Guoguo then came to her senses and was still somewhat puzzled.
Fortunately, she soon remembered that Xie Shuyan had been carrying a water pouch when he came to find her earlier.
She asked, "Are you... giving me water?"
Xie Shuyan was happy to hear her speak, and his eyes lit up, his long, narrow phoenix eyes filled with joy.
He replied in a low voice, "I stole it from under my mother's pillow!"
"Have you had any?"
At that time, the village had not yet found a water source, and Xie Shuyan came to bring her water because he was worried that she would not have any to drink.
Tian Guoguo felt a warmth in her heart.
She told Xie Shuyan to wait for her while she ran to her grandmother's side to ask about the water pouch.
The water bag that Xie Shuyan brought was temporarily put away by Old Lady Tian, but none of the Tian family members drank the water from it.
They put away the water pouch because they were afraid that Ding Zhaodi would be there at the time, and if she saw their water pouch, she might try to extort money from them!
Now is the perfect opportunity to return it to Xie Shuyan.
Tian Guoguo handed the water pouch to Xie Shuyan, but instead of saying that she hadn't drunk any water, she said, "Thank...thank you!"
Xie Shuyan assumed she had been drinking and laughed even more heartily.
Grandma Tian came over and offered to fetch some water for Xie Shuyan to take home. Only then did Xie Shuyan remember his important business.
He filled two water bags with Grandma Tian and then said to his wife, "Wife, I'll come to see you again tomorrow."
After saying that, he quickly ran back.
Ding Zhaodi only realized her hidden water pouch had been stolen after seeing Xie Shuyan return; she wanted to hit Xie Shuyan…
But the water bag was already full, so I let it go!
However, she didn't lose out!
Now that the Tian family has water, Old Mrs. Tian asked her second and fourth sons to prepare the rabbit so she could stir-fry it for her granddaughter tonight.
It must be said that Grandma Tian's cooking is absolutely superb!
The rabbit meat she stir-fries is especially fragrant, but it seems to be missing something.
Oh right, we're missing chili peppers!
Tian Guoguo quietly walked to her grandmother's iron pot and threw in a few pieces of chili peppers when her grandmother wasn't looking.
To avoid being discovered, she threw away yellow bell peppers.
Bell peppers aren't very spicy, but they can enhance the flavor.
Chili peppers didn't exist back then, so she used bell peppers to avoid the Tian family not being used to the taste.
The bell peppers weren't pungent at all, and Grandma Tian didn't even notice that seasonings had been added to the rabbit meat; she was still stir-frying it with great enthusiasm.
When it's almost done, cover the pot and simmer over low heat until fully cooked.
She then asked her second and fourth sons to cut some sweet potatoes and put them in the pot to cook together. Once the rabbit meat was cooked, the sweet potatoes would be ready to eat.
Qian Bao also cooked rice and steamed buns separately, because there are quite a few brothers, and sweet potatoes alone are not enough!
Everyone is busy.
The village chief walked over from not far away.
The village chief wanted to ask Grandma Tian and the others whether they wanted to go to the city tomorrow.
According to their itinerary, they should be able to reach the outskirts of the county town tomorrow. Many villagers have run out of food and want to go into town to buy some so they can continue their journey!
Grandma Tian naturally wanted to go.
The Tian family used to be poor, but thanks to Guoguo's good fortune, they managed to steal more than 15 taels of silver from Hei Lao Er.
Actually, it weighed more than 28 taels…
However, 13 taels of it were hidden away in advance by a certain little money-grubber.
Old Mrs. Tian was unaware of this matter, but when she told her family about the amount of money she had brought back, she only said that there were 10 taels of silver.
She wanted to save the remaining 5 taels for her granddaughter.
She nodded to the village chief and said she would go, thinking that she could also buy some grain and some treats for her granddaughter.
The village chief responded, but did not leave.
He took a few puffs on his pipe and said, "Sister-in-law Tian, I have something I need Guoguo's help with."
Grandma Tian was unaware of the danger.
Her daughter is blessed, but she's still young, so what help can she be?
She didn't refuse immediately, but asked what it was about first.
The village chief said, "I heard there are quite a few refugees at the county town gate. If our village goes to buy grain, it might be easy to get in but difficult to get out!"
So, I was thinking...
"Could you please ask Guoguo to talk to Brother Qian Bao and ask him to send a few of his men along? That way, it will be a good deterrent!"
Qian Bao and his men were all burly and strong, and each of them carried a knife. If they went with them, the refugees would definitely not dare to approach.
This will not affect the granddaughter.
Grandma Tian looked at Guoguo beside her, her eyes asking if she was willing.
Tian Guoguo thought that the Tian family was also going to the city, and it would be good to have Qian Bao and the others to protect them, so she nodded to Old Madam Tian.
After saying that, he strolled off to find Qian Bao.
When she returned, Qian Bao followed her.
Qian Baochong patted his chest and said arrogantly, "Don't worry, village chief, I'm here!"
"They will do everything in their power to protect us!"
Qian Bao has a pretty loud voice.
The village chief was talking to Old Lady Tian about Old Man Tian when he suddenly heard Old Man Tian yell, which startled him.
Fortunately, he doesn't have a heart condition!
He quickly realized what was happening, his eyes welling up with tears, and hurriedly thanked Grandma Tian, Tian Guoguo, and Qian Bao.
After the village chief returned, the rabbit meat in the pot was cooked.
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