Dong Mu He works

Chapter 82: Fifty Jin of Grain for One Daughter-in-law (Part

    

oney from the Xu family There is no such logic in the world! Everyone in the village knows that the Gu and Xu families are two separate families. It's written in black and white on official documents....Formerly, Hsu Wai-yi was quiet and had little presence. But now, his words still carry weight.

Gao Ershu and Xu Village Head looked at each other, a hint of calculation in their eyes. “You mean we just ignore him Let him stew in silence”

Xu Huaiyi hummed, "He can't threaten us, as for the others..." He was pondering when a man in his thirties, stammering, walked towards them. Behind him followed a woman, head bowed, her features obscured. He suddenly grinned, "Here comes the action."

Gao Ershu's brows furrowed with caution. "What do they want Come to beg for food"

Village Head Xu scowled, "That can't be agreed to. Once we open this door, it will be impossible to shut it again. We absolutely cannot relent."

Uncle Gao readily agreed without thinking.

However, Xu Huaiyi said with a deep meaning, "They are not looking for a meal to eat, but want to find a long-term meal ticket from our team."

The two people were stunned for a moment, then reacted. If that were the case, they wouldn't be able to forcefully stop it. There were quite a few single men in the village, who hadn't gotten married for various reasons. Now that someone had主動 come forward, and they didn't have to go through matchmakers and six ceremonies of betrothal, if both parties were willing, it would be inappropriate for them to interfere.

The man and woman slowly walked over. The man, with some discernment, perhaps having secretly observed before, knew who was the leader of this refugee band. So, he directly bowed to Village Head Xu, blushing and stuttering his intention. He wanted to find a husband for his eldest daughter. He didn't want any dowry or ceremonies, just fifty catties of grain, and he could take her away right now.

When he finished speaking, seeing that none of the three responded, he suddenly felt flustered and hastily added two more sentences: “We’re not taking advantage of children; our family simply has no rice to cook. If this continues, the whole family will starve. My eldest daughter is diligent and capable. She can cook, mend clothes, and work in the fields. Taking her home would definitely be a good decision...”

As soon as the words left his mouth, a thud was heard, and the woman knelt down straight away. She didn't beg for mercy, but this silent despair was even more suffocating.

Xu Chuang turned to Xu Huaiyi and asked, "What do you think"

Xu Huaiyi said nonchalantly, "There are those who wish to fight, and those who wish to be hit. This kind of thing can't be stopped by force. What if the two parties get along immediately If we stop them here, wouldn't that make us villains who obstruct good relationships"

Gao'er Shu, upon hearing this, nodded in agreement. "Huai Yi is right, every family has elders above them. We shouldn't cause any trouble."

Xu, the village head, sighed and told the father and daughter to go back first and wait for news. He then went among the villagers to see if anyone was willing to take up the offer.

Xu Huaiyi went back to his donkey cart and took a nap.

Gu Huan was pleased to see his calm expression, appearing as if nothing had happened. He didn't think much of it. Who knew that during the afternoon break, he heard from a young man named Meng Jin in the village that he had brought back a wife for fifty kilograms of millet. It was said that she wasn't ugly and looked like she could bear children.

She motioned Xu Huaiyi to the train window and asked, "What's going on"

Xu Huaiyi curled his lips. “That’s all there is to it, a plot with no originality at all. The family is so poor they can’t even afford food. To avoid starving to death, they sell their daughter for food. It’s boring…”

Gu Huanxi raised an eyebrow. "I thought you'd be uncomfortable after reading it."

Xu Huaiyi snorted, "What's there to be upset about This kind of plot has been around since ancient times. Besides, selling her to someone in our village as a daughter-in-law is a way to give her a chance at life, better than being sold to some filthy place, right"

Gu Huan looked at him with a smile that wasn't quite a smile, and asked meaningfully, "So you didn't have any thoughts back then"

Xu Huaiyi immediately became alert, his face tensed. "Wife, what do you mean Are you testing me Heaven and earth can bear witness, I have no other thoughts! In my eyes, there are only two kinds of women: my wife and others. Those others are just symbols without life."

"You're in such a hurry I didn't say I don't believe you. What I mean is, back then, didn't you even think about helping her out Like giving her some food to help her get through these hard times, or just buying her outright and having her serve you as your maidservant, massaging your legs and shoulders"

Xu Huaiyi, after hearing this, almost knelt down. “June Fei Xue ah, my wife, you might as well just kill me! Or let me rip open my chest and show you!”

When it comes to copyright, you might as well rip open your shirt.

Gu Huanxi rolled her eyes helplessly, "Stop acting, it's over now. Get lost."

Hearing this, Xu Huaiyi grinned with delight, his expression one of self-congratulation. "How was my performance just now Did I pass the test"

Gu Huan smiled and said, "The road is long and arduous. You still need to strive tirelessly and keep going..."

Xu Huaiyi playfully made a gesture of obedience, looking both comical and hilarious.

Gu Xiaoyu was completely dumbfounded. He had heard of the custom of "dressing up in colorful clothes to entertain the parents," but...but wasn't that a son's filial piety towards his parents Could it also be done towards one's wife

Though she pretended to dislike him and chased him away, there was a tender smile in her eyes.

Xu Huaiyi's smile was much more foolish than hers. He leisurely drove the mule cart, humming a cheerful tune, and his lips never dropped.

Xu Changsong saw this scene and wondered, "With such a cheerful face, one would think he was the groom!"

The team set off again, slowly making their way along the official road.

This time, when setting up camp and choosing the auspicious hour, the county town was already within reach. Furthermore, this small county town did not restrict the entry and exit of its citizens. As long as refugees had their household registration documents, they could pass through. However, they had to pay a toll. Elder Xu went to inquire about it and returned with a changed expression.

"One person has to pay one or two silver coins, what a rip-off!"

"No wonder they opened the city gates and let people come and go freely, it turns out they're just trying to make money! Who can afford that The streets in the city are paved with gold!"

"Bah! I'd rather take the long way around than let them suck our blood..."

Xu, the village head, was furious. He scolded them harshly and only felt better after that.

Xu Mao-yuan sighed, "Then we won't enter the city. We'll just take a detour. We're used to it anyway. Sleeping in the wild isn't a big deal. If we really go in, we couldn't afford a place to stay..."

"I'm just going in for a look around, you see," Xu, the village chief, chuckled wryly. "I wouldn't dare dream of staying at an inn! I was just thinking of maybe finding some more food to eat. Who knows, maybe there are restaurants still open inside that haven't been abandoned."

Upon hearing this, Xu Huaiyi was moved. He wanted to take his wife out for a stroll and was willing to spend money. However, spending so extravagantly would seem too ostentatious and inappropriate. Therefore, he had to give up the idea and share the hardship with everyone else in the wilderness.

But after finishing the congee and steamed buns, he and his wife avoided people and took turns going into the car, enjoying another wonderful feast until they started getting sleepy, only then were they satisfied. want to leave"He had arranged a marriage, and it was supposed to take place next month. But now, with this journey, the wedding has to be postponed."So the bride's family doesn't want to receive you...