"Hey..." He Tiantian exclaimed in surprise. She saw Wu Jin rushing straight towards Zhang the hunter and quickly snatching a rabbit from his waist and putting it in his mouth.
The speed was so fast that Zhang's two dogs were stunned and didn't even have time to react.
Overjoyed at his success, Wu Jin trotted over to He Tiantian with the rabbit in his mouth, nuzzling her hand as if to indicate that he wanted to give her the rabbit.
He Tiantian looked speechless, and with a mix of amusement and exasperation, explained to Zhang the hunter, "This... don't misunderstand. This dog probably ate a raw rabbit when it went to Wolf Mountain last time, so it's particularly interested in rabbits now."
As he spoke, he took the rabbit out of Wujin's mouth and was about to return it to Zhang the hunter.
Before she could take two steps, Wu Jin tugged at her trouser leg again. The little guy whimpered and wouldn't let He Tiantian pass.
Hunter Zhang smiled, a rare occurrence. "It seems this rabbit is destined for it. Let's give it to it."
After saying that, Zhang the hunter took his two big black dogs and went off down the wrong road.
He Tiantian didn't even have a chance to say thank you. She looked at the big, fat rabbit in her hand, guessing it was the largest of the group.
That black-haired dog is really clever; it has the mind of a fifty-pound dog that weighs sixty pounds.
"Here you go, you got what you wanted. Take it yourself." He Tiantian handed the rabbit to Wujin, but it didn't bite it. Instead, Coconut came forward and bit into its mouth.
After this little incident, He Tiantian arrived at the bean sprout field a little late.
The sun was blazing, and her clothes were soaked with sweat after walking all the way.
The occasional breeze blowing through the fields was hot, and the heat wave hit my face, burning my cheeks.
The beans are almost ripe, so the pods are starting to harden and turn yellow, while the bean stems and leaves are also starting to wither and turn yellow.
He Tiantian squatted down and took a closer look. Although it was a bit early to bring them in, the sunlight was so strong that she could just let them dry for a few more days.
Moreover, grain yields were generally low in ancient times, and even the largest beans she grew were not as big as modern beans.
After walking around the eight acres of bean fields, I didn't see any place where someone had stolen from.
There were several cut marks, probably made by Zhao Denglong before. During the time when the soybeans were green, her family cooked a lot of edamame, stir-fried edamame, and made edamame sauce.
Before leaving, He Tiantian also pulled some sweet potato vines.
This stuff is edible; you can cook a dish with it tonight.
Black Gold and Coconut had already run quite a distance when He Tiantian called out, and the two big guys quickly rushed back.
After wandering around for a while, He Tiantian felt the road was burning hot on her feet when she went back.
Previously, some wild grass could be seen by the roadside, but now these plants have withered and yellowed leaves, lying limply on the ground.
When He Tiantian reached the village entrance, she ran into Zhao Tingzhang, who had a worried look on his face.
"Chief, what should we do with those people in the ancestral hall?" He Tiantian asked curiously.
Zhao Tingzhang was also worried about this matter, and he sighed.
“My point is to hand them over to the authorities. No matter what, the county magistrate will handle this matter. They are all law-abiding citizens, and we have no right to deal with them. But that Zhao family's daughter-in-law, Guihua, is making a huge scene in the ancestral hall, causing all sorts of trouble.”
This is what's giving Chief Zhao a real headache. What if someone dies? And the Zhao family turns around and accuses him? Can he bear the consequences?
He Tiantian already had a bad impression of Tao Guihua, but she was also a pitiful woman.
Being betrayed by her husband's family, and then having this mess happen to her own family, is indeed hard to accept.
"Chief, since we've decided to send him to the authorities, let's do it as soon as possible to avoid any unforeseen complications. If outsiders find out about our village's situation, who knows what kind of mess we'll be made of," He Tiantian suggested.
These words were like a reassurance to Zhao Tingzhang.
"Okay! I'll take everyone there first thing tomorrow morning. We can use oxcarts and horse-drawn carts so we can go and come back early." With all the farm work at home, we can't leave anyone unattended for even half a day.
"Then take me with you, I have some business in the city." He Tiantian quickly signed herself up.
"Alright." With one matter on his mind settled, Zhao Tingzhang finally noticed Wujin and Coconut, who had been running ahead.
He exclaimed, "Our village really owes a lot to these two big dogs for catching the thief this time. Hmm... what's that in Coconut's mouth?"
Being far away, Elder Zhao Ting's eyesight was failing and he couldn't see clearly.
He Tiantian then recounted the whole story, and Zhao Tingzhang burst into laughter after listening.
He stroked his beard. "Even dogs know how to guard their homes and bring good things in. It's clear that some people live worse than dogs."
He Tiantian naturally knew that these words were directed at Tao Guihua, so she didn't say anything more and quickly returned home.
She was covered in sweat, so she filled a basin with water and wiped herself down.
It's so hot today that there's no need to boil water; the water in the well is already hot.
Zhao Denglong had already prepared lunch and was waiting for it. As soon as He Tiantian arrived home, the children started busy serving the rice and dishes.
Zhao Xiaolu brought Xiaomingzhu out. "Auntie, I just made milk for Mingzhu, and she's finished it all."
He Tiantian took the child from her. Little Mingzhu blinked her big, bright eyes and was still sucking on her lips.
It looks very funny and cute.
He Tiantian couldn't resist teasing Xiao Mingzhu. Zhao Xiaolu, watching from the side, couldn't help but ask, "Auntie, I heard you planted beans in your field, is that right?"
He Tiantian nodded. "Yes, what's wrong?"
Zhao Xiaolu rubbed her hands together a little shyly and said awkwardly, "I know how to make tofu. I wonder if you like tofu, Auntie?"
Zhao Xiaolu felt that Aunt He was too good to her and her sister, and they wanted to do more to repay Aunt He.
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