By the end of October, all the Tian family's cotton fields had been harvested, but the Tian family was not idle either. Because the autumn harvest had arrived, every household was busy harvesting and selling fish, and the Tian family was no exception. They were very busy.
Now that the Tian family has sufficient resources, Tian Minyan does not need to go to the fields, and Luo Shi will not let her go to the fields. The daughter is older, and since the family has the conditions and can afford to raise her, the daughter should be pampered.
But Tian Minyan was not idle even when she was not going to the fields. After collecting the cotton, she sent most of it to the weaving workshop except for part of it sent to Kyoto. She was also very busy trying to figure out how to play the cotton.
Before growing cotton, she had promised to make a quilt for Qi Shiqi, but thinking that his mansion was not here, she made a pair of cotton gloves instead, and also made cotton clothes and quilts for her family.
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As soon as the benefits of cotton were mentioned, many people came to buy them. However, because the quantity of cotton was limited, Tian Minyan only wanted to make finished products from the weaving fabrics and had no intention of selling them. She kept them all in the weaving workshop until the quilts and cotton clothes were made.
Selling finished products. As for cotton seeds, she selected many good seeds for her family. Of course, some of her close relatives also saved them.
It was learned from the old house that the old man had come forward to obtain some cotton seeds and potato seeds, and the price was naturally cheaper than selling them to others. However, Tian Minyan did not expect that Jiang was so shameless that he did not want to give money and demanded money.
It's not that the old man is afraid of outsiders saying that she really doesn't know how to give money.
Tian Minyan's family had enough hands, the long-term workers were rewarded for their cotton, the owner's food was good, with meat and rice for every meal, and the laborers worked hard, but things were hard at the old house.
Not to mention that there are many women and children in the old house, the main labor force is the old man Tian Huaixiao. Tian Huaide and Tian Minlin have been studying for a long time and have never been to the fields a few times. What can they do? Now that he has been convicted, he can no longer be a big man.
Now that the eldest young master is here, everyone has to work in the fields, even the Chen family. Only the new daughters-in-law, Ma and Ding, are at home to take care of the children, do chores, cook and deliver meals.
On the first day of this job, Tian Huaide and his son had blood blisters on their hands. They gritted their teeth and complained in pain. They were very uncomfortable. However, under the eyes of the old man, they had no choice but to grit their teeth and endure the pain and exhaustion.
After these three days, Dafang and his family felt as if they had been in prison. They were shapeless and slumped on the kang unwilling to move. Mrs. Chen looked at the blood blisters on her hands and cried even more sadly.
Mrs. Li, the second wife, is also very tired. Since her eldest brother became an official, she has lived a pampered life for a year. This is more difficult than luxury. She has to do heavy work all of a sudden. How can she get used to it? Take a look at three
The house was so nice, the life was comfortable, and there were long-term workers in the fields. Luo Shi was like a wife, and even the food was cooked by a cook. This made her feel jealous, and it made her eyes hurt.
After doing this, the pillow wind blew a few times, and Tian Huaixiao and Tian Huaide wanted to get the blessing of the third child.
"Dad, there are many senior workers in the third child. Let's borrow him to help you. You don't have to work so hard." Tian Huaixiao said with a smile.
The old man stopped smoking his cigarette, glanced at the second son sideways, and said, "Why, you are used to being a second master, and now you are a farmer again, is it wronging you?"
"Dad, you can't say that. The third child is also your son. What's the point of helping me? We don't have much land at home, and we can collect it all in just a few days without delaying winter sowing. As long as you say
Just say it, Third Brother, he won’t agree immediately?”
"Don't say nice things to me either. Old man, I can tell what you are thinking at a glance." The old man gave him a cold look. When he saw the people in the big room, they also looked at him eagerly. His heart tightened and he said in a deep voice: "
Boss, do you think so too?"
"Dad, I just feel that I am unfilial. If only... I wouldn't have to end up in such a land today, and dad wouldn't have to work so hard. I have to work in the fields at an old age. It's useless for me." Tian Huaide didn't say anything.
, only vaguely talking about the past, trying to cause the old man's heartache.
The old man is indeed heartbroken, but he also knows that in this land, only diligent farming is the right thing. The boss has lost his honor, and it is extremely difficult to become a teacher. Who wants to be a teacher without any honor?
Where's Mr.?
After a long sigh, the old man said: "Don't complain, this is fate. Until now, in this field, we have to accept our fate. As long as this matter is over, we can find other ways out in the future."
Mrs. Chen saw that her son had lost a lot of weight and looked slender. She knelt down and said, "Dad, we have no way out. It doesn't matter, but Brother Lin can't delay. He is the hope of our family and the eldest son."
My grandson, I have to let him pick up books again."
When Tian Minlin heard this, he stared at the old man helplessly, with a hint of pleading in his eyes. He really couldn't stand this kind of pain anymore.
After hearing this, Mrs. Li snorted coldly and said: "Sister-in-law, do you mean to continue to provide for Brother Lin? He took the exam several times and failed, so don't waste your money. Our family is not like before.
Even if I have a hard time eating, where will I get the money to pay for the letter? I, Sanlang, still have to find a wife, and Sister Jing also needs to get married."
"Second Aunt, don't worry. When my eldest brother gets the title of scholar, you will be indispensable." Tian Minting said with a smile.
"Look, sister-in-law, I'm not telling you, but my daughter needs to be taught a good lesson. If you speak with hidden thorns, it won't sound good if you spread it. It will delay the marriage in vain. What are you going to say?" Mrs. Li glared at her:
"You still think you are an official lady and put on airs."
"you..."
A stern look flashed in Chen's eyes, but she pulled Tian Minting behind her, looked at the old man and said, "Dad, please give me another year. After so many years, I am not short of this year. If I fail the exam again,
Just let him farm honestly." Then he winked at Tian Minlin.
Tian Minlin immediately knelt down and said to the old man like he was swearing: "Grandpa, I will study hard and not let you down."
Her husband is kneeling, how can Mrs. Ma stand still? Moreover, she herself can no longer bear this hard life. Only Tian Min, a scholar in the forest, can have a way out. She does not want to be a peasant woman. If the old man does not provide for her, she will pay for it with her dowry.
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The old man looked a little relaxed and took a few puffs of his dry cigarette. Just as he was about to speak, Ding stood up and said: "Brother wants to study. It's not that he can't afford it. My sister-in-law doesn't have two shops and two shops for her dowry."
With a hundred acres of land, are you still worried that you won’t be able to support your elder brother? It’s possible even if you support someone.”
As soon as Mrs. Ding said this, the expressions of the people in the main room changed. Mrs. Chen was even more filled with hatred. She looked at Mrs. Jiang and saw her narrowing her eyes, secretly complaining that something was wrong.
How can the father-in-law pay the money out of his own pocket? It's better to save a little. For so long, Ma's dowry has not been mentioned, just for the future. It belongs to her grandchildren. If the family is divided in the future, it will not matter.
As for being empty-handed, it is really hateful that Mr. Ding has provoked such talk.
