At the foot of Guniuling, Aunt Zhu's home.

Xiaohua turned her head and thought about it seriously, and said with certainty: "Yes, sister, I remember very clearly that he told me that there was a classmate named Deng in Baiyan Town."

"That classmate was the one he made friends with when he was studying in Qing'an County. The two of them had a good relationship when they were in the academy. Later, he won the top prize in the Da'an exam, but that classmate failed to make a name for himself. Later, he took part in several scientific examinations and failed.

I didn’t pass the Jinshi exam."

"When Da'an and I got married, and when Feng'er was born, my classmate named Deng had someone send him gifts, but they seemed to have rarely moved around in the past two years."

After listening to Xiaohua's words, Yang Ruoqing nodded to express her understanding.

On the side, Blacksmith Luo patted Yang Huazhong on the shoulder and said: "It seems that we, Da'an, must have met an old classmate and reminisced with them. Maybe we even drank a few cups, which delayed our return.

Three, don’t worry."

Yang Huazhong's expression also became obviously much more relaxed. As long as Daan's whereabouts were confirmed, he would no longer worry.

"When he comes back, I have to say a few words to him. Don't stop me then." Yang Huazhong was still a little angry.

Blacksmith Luo quickly raised his hands: "I teach my son as a matter of course. Don't worry, I promise not to say a word."

Yang Ruoqing and Xiaohua looked at each other and both pursed their lips and smiled.

That's right, I taught my son a lesson, and they both promised not to help Da'an out of trouble, otherwise they would be sorry for their father Yang Huazhong's rough road.

"Sister, is our mother okay? Has she been worried about us all the way back?" Xiaohua took Yang Ruoqing's hand and asked her in a low voice.

I'm timid when I'm close to home. The closer I get to home, I wish I could grow wings and fly back. However, I prefer things to be more tiring.

However, although we haven't arrived in the village yet, we can see my father, sister, and the familiar Uncle Luo early. It can be considered that we have half-stepped into the village. Now we are waiting for Da'an to come back, and everyone will set off back to the village together.

While waiting, Yang Ruoqing and Xiaohua went into the room where the children slept to watch the children and whisper.

After not seeing each other for a year, the two sisters have been holding back something to say to each other.

Yang Huazhong and Blacksmith Luo stayed in the main room drinking tea and smoking. From time to time they opened the door and looked outside at the roadside before entering the house again.

Beside the children's bed, Yang Ruoqing and Xiaohua sat sideways and whispered about homemaking.

Yang Ruoqing looked at Feng'er for a while and then at Fuwa, feeling quite emotional.

"The two children have grown up, Feng'er has grown into a big child, and Fuwa is white and tender, but you have lost weight. Are you tired? If you are too tired, buy some more maids and put them at home to take care of you.

Don’t do everything yourself..."

Xiaohua shook her head gently, "Sister, I'm not tired. What's the point of being tired from taking care of a child? Besides, I have a maid to help me. We can only talk about these words in private, and they won't be heard by those people in the village.

You know, maybe you think I'm being hypocritical!"

Yang Ruoqing covered her mouth and laughed, "We have the ability to be hypocritical, who cares? Besides, who stipulates that a woman must take care of the housework while raising children and go to the field like a man to be a good woman? As long as there are conditions,

Who doesn’t want to live a more comfortable life? Who wants to be a mule or a horse? We don’t need to pay attention to those who say sour grapes because they can’t eat grapes. Let’s just leave it as it is.”

Xiaohua nodded, "Well, that's true, but Da'an and I didn't want to be too high-profile, so he left the guards in the county town, and I only brought back one maid."

Yang Ruoqing lightly poked Xiaohua's forehead and said angrily: "You guys, you suffered the loss of keeping a low profile this time. If the guards were all here, Ma wouldn't be frightened and come to this ghost place. It's desolate and remote.

A real place where birds don’t poop.”

Xiaohua could only smile apologetically in response.

"We didn't want to, but the horse didn't know what was going on. When it reached the fork in the road, it suddenly panicked. It had never been like that before when we came back from the capital..."

"Forget it, it's not unusual for the horse to be frightened. The main reason is that you two and the two children didn't bump into each other. This is the best ending. You don't need to feel guilty."

"That's what my sister said. Although there were some twists and turns, we were safe after all. However, we really need more Aunt Zhu and Uncle Zhu on this trip. The old couple were very enthusiastic and greeted us with hot tea and rice..."

Yang Ruoqing nodded, "Simple, kind, and similar to our parents. Let's return this favor later so that we don't suffer a loss."

Xiaohua asked: "Can I give you some money?"

Yang Ruoqing asked, "Then how much do you plan to give?"

Xiaohua thought for a moment and stretched out five fingers: "Give me five taels so that the old couple can have a prosperous year."

Yang Ruoqing was happy, "Fifty taels of silver is enough for the elderly couple to spend a year, not only to have a prosperous year? However, I don't agree with you giving money as a thank you."

"Sister, why?"

"A gentleman is not guilty, but he is guilty of carrying a jade," Yang Ruoqing said.

"Once the news of your five taels of silver leaks out, people with evil intentions may be targeted."

"The old couple are getting older, their children are not around, the place is remote and desolate, and the few adobe and thatched houses cannot protect against thieves and robbers. When the time comes, the five taels of silver will not only bring no benefit to the old couple, but will also cause trouble.

Come disaster."

"Even if you give me five taels of silver, it may reach the ears of others and it may become ten taels, fifteen taels, or even fifty taels. If you are not afraid of thieves stealing it, you are afraid of being missed. I advise you to find another way to express your gratitude.

The second elder of the Zhu family is more stable."

What Yang Ruoqing said really gave Xiaohua a wake-up call.

Her expression changed, and she said nervously: "It seems to be true. Oh, I almost did something bad with good intentions and harmed Aunt Zhu and Uncle Zhu. Sister, what do you think it is appropriate for me to give them?

"

Yang Ruoqing thought for a moment, "When an old man reaches this age, apart from basic necessities, food, housing and transportation, there is nothing more than birth, old age, illness and death."

"In addition to the basic rice, food and clothing, you can prepare some daily medicines for them. The elderly usually have headaches, brain fever, back pain, and there is no need to walk far to see a doctor to get medicine."

Xiaohua nodded repeatedly, "That's what I thought too. After we go home and finish the third girl's wedding wine, Da'an and I will make a list first, and then follow the same list.

Prepare to send it to the two elders before the Chinese New Year."

Of course Yang Ruoqing smiled and agreed.

"Get the medicinal materials from me. Don't forget that your sister and I specialize in medicinal materials. The medicinal materials in Mianniu Mountain are all genuine and good medicinal materials, unlike those outside where people may be deceived by unscrupulous medicinal material dealers."
Chapter completed!