In Li Shimian and Ma's house, the lights remained on all night.
The next day, Huo Xi got up early and went to listen to the noise at the door of her grandparents' house. She was afraid that something had happened to her grandparents and that she would really be a sinner.
"Xi'er, why did you get up so early? Are you not used to sleeping?"
After a night, Ms. Cui's eyes were still swollen. When she saw Huo Xi staring at the door of her parents-in-law's house, she came over and asked with concern.
Huo Xi shook her head: "I'm used to sleeping. My two aunts made good arrangements, so I slept well."
Mrs. Cui looked at the black spots in her eyes and sighed. This child didn't want them to worry and only had nice things to say. It was so heartbreaking.
"The conditions at home are like this, don't be dissatisfied. To buy useful things here, you have to go to the city, and our family can't go there. We can go to the county, but it's far away, and we don't go there often. Our family is
Those who are not allowed to buy cattle and horses, if they go to the county, they cannot go back and forth for a day."
Nian'er also got up. When he heard this, he came over curiously: "Can't we also buy cattle and horses?"
"That's right. Our family is now a sinner, and sinners are not worthy of the animals that pull carts. When buying cattle, horses, donkeys and mules, we have to go to the county government to register. The county will not register for us, and we cannot bear the responsibility."
"Why?" Nian'er still couldn't figure out many things even though her sister had forced her to do so.
Huo Xigang was about to scold him when Mrs. Cui pulled him over with a smile, combed his hair gently, and replied softly: "Because I'm afraid that the criminal will run away. Not only will I not buy these animals, but I will also come over regularly to check the animals at home."
Are everyone here?"
Huo Nian opened his mouth wide and looked at Cui blankly. He couldn't accept it for a moment. He was afraid that Cui would be sad, so he said, "Second sister-in-law, Nian'er shouldn't ask."
Mrs. Cui smiled and touched his head: "It doesn't matter. You are still young and don't understand these things. When you grow up and have seen many things, you will naturally understand."
"Yeah." Nian'er nodded.
Mrs. Cui liked Nian'er very much and touched his white and tender face again and again. Nian'er also raised his head and let her touch her, which made her love her so much. "Let's go to the kitchen with my second aunt. What do you want to eat?"
What, my aunt will do it for you."
"Okay!" Huo Nian responded loudly and took Cui's hand to the kitchen.
Vanilla Xiahe and Ma Ma also came into the kitchen to help.
After a while, Li Dianshou and others also got up. The two uncles had not slept well last night. When they saw Huo Xi waking up, they asked a few questions with concern.
Seeing that Huo Xi and Huo Nian were both used to sleeping, he breathed a sigh of relief. He looked at the door of his parents' house and saw that they were not awake yet. He went to have breakfast first and then went to work with his three sons.
Huo Xi watched them go out and asked Miao and the others, "Uncle, do they go to work every day?"
"When there is work, I go every day, and when the work is not heavy, I go every other day. Sometimes I can rest for several days. Today I should only work for half a day and then go back."
"Can't you be exempted from service even if you use money?"
"It's a great kindness to be able to spare your grandfather. Your third cousin also paid for his exemption when he was young. Now that he is fifteen and a man, it is inevitable."
Mrs. Cui couldn't help but feel sad when she thought about her young son having to do such heavy labor.
After a while, Ma Shi and Li Shimian also got up. The old couple didn't close their eyes until the rooster crow and fell asleep. Now when they woke up, they were still not very energetic, as if they had been distracted.
It was only when he saw Huo Xi and Huo Nian that his eyes lit up. He called them to his side and asked them if they slept well.
"Grandma, Nian'er slept well, slept soundly!" Nian'er looked at the old couple with admiration. These are his mother's parents, and Nian'er's maternal grandparents.
"That's good. We walked on the Nian'er road for two months before we got to our grandparents. We can't be exhausted."
"I'm not tired. Nian'er has never been out so far since he was so old. He also gained a lot of knowledge along the way. My classmates, who are the same age as me, have not had the chance to travel far. Besides, Nian'er is in the cabin, in the cabin.
You can sleep soundly in a small inn or a boat, and you can even sleep soundly in my grandfather’s house!”
"Oh, grandma's sweet grandson!" Mrs. Ma rubbed his little face and loved him so much. This child is so sensible and adorable.
The old couple's dullness disappeared, and with smiles on their faces, they pulled Nian'er and touched and rubbed her. He was really a good and lovable boy.
Miao, Cui and others also watched happily.
The family had breakfast and went to see what Huo Xi had brought this time. Yesterday, they only talked and didn't look at it carefully.
Ma frowned and said, "Why do you bring so many things? You always send a lot of things with the letter. It's better to bring these." I'm afraid it will cost a lot of money.
Huo Xi smiled: "I thought you couldn't go out casually, so I brought more."
"It's much better now than in the past. Since you taught our family the art of making velvet flowers, and taught it to many people in nearby villages, everyone no longer looks at us strangely, and is usually willing to help us bring some things. Now your cousin-in-law
She got married again, and her parents’ family would send her some food from time to time. Our family is living a good life now.”
After hearing this, Huo Xi looked at Bai Yunling. She didn't expect that this cousin would be willing to marry her.
Her eldest cousin had been carefully taught by his maternal grandfather and uncle since he was a child, and he was extremely talented. He had been a famous young talent in the capital since he was a child. However, he fell into poverty and could not even find a wife.
I was very grateful to her. I took out a flat box from the package and handed it to her: "You and your eldest cousin are getting married. We couldn't come to congratulate you. This is a congratulatory gift for your cousin-in-law."
"How can I take my sister's gift?" Bai Yunling declined.
"Take it, your cousins came all the way to bring it to you, it's their kindness," Ma said.
"Yes. Thank you sister." Bai Yunling took it, and Miao and others urged her to open it and take a look. When she opened it, the light flickered, and Bai Yunling felt that it was hot to hold it: "This is too precious!"
In the box is a complete set of hairpins, hairpins, sideburns, flower necklaces, headbands, buns, side skirts, distractions, full crowns, hairpin earrings, etc. They are so dazzling that everyone present can't bear to see them.
Stay amazed.
Even the Cui family and the Miao family and the Ma family couldn't help but admire it.
They had had these things in the capital before, but such exquisite ones were rare. There was admiration and nostalgia in their eyes. Now they can't even wear brighter colors.
Seeing that Mingjin and Mingyue were looking at each other with envy, Huo Xi also took out two boxes and gave them to them.
Somewhat sad: "I also brought it to my two cousins. I don't know when we will meet again. In the future, when you get married, Nian'er and I may not be able to come. This is an advance gift to you."
"And ours too!"
Mingjin Mingyue took it and took a look, her eyes were shining, and she fell in love at first sight. "Thank you, cousin! It's so beautiful!" What girl doesn't like jewelry. They were also noble ladies in the capital.
Ma and Li Shimian looked on and couldn't help but feel sad.
Finally, Huo Xi took out another big bag from the bundle and handed it to Li Shimian, "Grandpa, this is for you."
"For me?"
Not only Li Shimian was curious, but Ma and others were also curious. They all turned to look, and when they opened it, "Seeds?"