On the other side, Li Dalang and his group drove a mule cart back to Lijia Village.
At this time, the villagers gathered in the courtyard of Mr. Li's house, unwilling to leave. Everyone was very nervous. Seeing Li Dalang and his group return, they anxiously surrounded them, eager to know: "Did you see the general?"
Seeing the villagers' anxious expressions, Li Yan nodded and said, "Don't panic, uncles. I've already reported this to the general. I'm sure they'll be prepared!"
After hearing Li Yan's words, although the villagers were still panicked, they also trusted the Northwest Army. During the years that General Qin was stationed in the northwest, the Hu people had never attacked once. The villagers thought that the Northwest Army was stationed not far away, and the anxiety in their hearts gradually eased!
A few days passed like this, and Li Erlang learned from the magistrate of Zheng that Lulu County had indeed been invaded by the Hu people. Fortunately, General Xing arrived with his troops in time, and the county was finally held!
When the uncles and aunts in the village learned that the Hu people had been driven away, their panic-stricken hearts finally calmed down, and they all praised the bravery of the Northwest Army.
This incident sounded an alarm in Li Yan's heart. Li Yan glanced at her parents in the room. Her mother was pregnant and her father was a weak scholar. If the war really reached her doorstep, how could her family of three survive in the troubled times?
Li Xiaomei stepped forward and patted her niece: "What are you thinking about? I called you several times but you didn't answer me!"
Li Yan came back to her senses and quickly responded, "Oh, aunt, what did you just say?" She had made up her mind to build a place that could accommodate their family to hide!
Li Xiaomei: "Didn't you say yesterday that you wanted to build another tofu workshop and bring back some piglets to raise? I want to ask you where you want to build the workshop?"
Yesterday, when the aunt and niece were chatting, Li Yan mentioned that she wanted to raise some more piglets. At the same time, she was worried that there would not be enough feed for the piglets. So Li Xiaomei suggested using tofu dregs to feed the piglets.
Li Yan thought of the tofu made by her aunt years ago which was very popular, so she proposed to build a tofu workshop for her aunt.
In the past six months since Li Xiaomei returned to her parents' home, her family members have never treated her harshly. Instead, they have always considered her. Li Xiaomei also wanted to do something for this family. She has no special skills except making tofu!
When Li Xiaomei heard that her niece wanted to build a tofu workshop for her, she nodded in agreement with great surprise.
Having nothing to do today, Li Xiaomei thought about this matter again and wanted to ask Li Yan where the workshop should be built?
Li Yan thought for a moment and replied, "Auntie, let's build it next to our house. I've bought all the wasteland nearby. When the time comes, we'll open the gate and dig a well in the yard. This way, it will be more convenient for our family to use water!"
In fact, Li Yan had long wanted to dig a well for her home. In winter, all the streams in front of her door were frozen. Not only was it very inconvenient to wash clothes and vegetables, but every time she needed water, she had to go to a public well in the village to fetch water. It was very troublesome and troublesome!
Now that she had a legitimate reason to dig a well, Li Yan felt that she must seize this opportunity!
Li Xiaomei was amused to see her niece so eager to dig a well, but she hesitated and said, "This season isn't a good time to dig a well. The soil is still frozen!"
Li Yan stepped forward and took her aunt's arm. "Good aunt, it won't be too late to dig when the ground thaws in the spring. I just want to ask you if you think it's appropriate to build a tofu workshop next door."
Li Xiaomei tapped Li Yan's nose and said, "You're so smart! You can build it wherever you want. Auntie will listen to you!"
Li Yan happily let go of Li Xiaomei's arm: "Then I will go find Grandpa now and ask him to help me find someone in the village to build a workshop!"
Li Xiaomei grabbed Li Yan and said, "Child, why are you in such a hurry? It's not even the fifteenth day of the first lunar month yet. It won't be too late to start work after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month!"
At this time, Lin came out of the room with a bulging belly: "Fifteen? Are you talking about the Lantern Festival in the city? Yan'er wants to go too?"
Li Yan couldn't help but prick up her ears and asked curiously, "Mom, will Rongcheng also hold a lantern festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month?"
Mrs. Lin chuckled softly. It was rare to see her daughter so childish. She replied gently, "Yes, the fifteenth day of the first lunar month is the Lantern Festival. Every year at this time, the streets and alleys in the city are filled with lanterns. It's very beautiful and lively!"
Li Xiaomei also echoed, "Sister-in-law, you're right. This Lantern Festival is an annual event in Rongcheng. That night, vendors will set up stalls and sell all kinds of snacks. There will also be lion and dragon dances, and riddle guessing. It's really lively!"
After hearing what her mother and aunt said, Li Yan immediately became interested. Tomorrow is the fifteenth day of the lunar month, and she must go to see this ancient lantern festival!
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