The old lady shook her head, "That's not true. There are so many people these days, and I don't know what's going on. And there are people who come here specifically to eat. It's really troublesome for your fourth sister-in-law to make the order every day. But that's okay, your fourth sister-in-law When I get busy, I don't think about my fourth child so much anymore. I come back and touch the pillow and fall asleep every night."
Madam Hui smiled softly and said, "It's great that my fourth sister-in-law is like this. She has skills and can support herself."
The old lady was afraid. Feeling sorry for herself, she said, "You also have skills. I think your embroidery work is very good. When you take good care of yourself in the future, I will accompany you to find an embroidery shop in the city and get some embroidery skills." Live. It doesn't matter whether you make money or not. Spending some free time will save you from thinking about things all day long."
Huiniang had this idea. When the old lady said it, she shook her hand and thanked her.
"Thank you, Auntie, for planning so much for me."
The old lady clapped her hand and smiled, "Don't think so well of Auntie, I also have selfish motives. Master Yan... No, listen to Li Yong, you are Are you from a lady's background? I thought, when you are healthy, you can teach us Fu Niu how to read and write, embroidery or other etiquette rules. In short, help me take care of this child. It doesn't matter to our family, but This girl has a foster father like the Marquis, so she can't be looked down upon. It's a joke!"
"Don't worry, Auntie, this is easy. I will teach Niu Niu everything I know."
Huiniang agreed immediately, and she said The Li family is extremely grateful for taking her in, and they even like Fu Niu for being cute and smart.
Taking a step back, she now relies on the Li family to make a living and be a female teacher for Fu Niu, which gives her a little more confidence.
At this point, Mrs. Li asked a few more questions, "Mother Hui, you were at the mine to take care of your father. Now that you are here, what will your father do? And do you want to take care of your mother's family?" Send you a message?"
Huiniang smiled bitterly, "Auntie, my father is not in good health. Even if I stay with you to take care of food and clothing, my life will never be as easy as before. It was cold last winter, and my father's illness As the condition worsened, it gradually became impossible.
"I had just made up my mind with my husband at that time. My husband had been helping to find doctors for diagnosis and treatment, but he said he wanted to prepare for the funeral. My husband then proposed marriage in front of my father, and my father agreed. A few days after we got married, he passed away. "
The old lady was stunned when she heard that. She originally thought that Huiniang and his wife were giving and receiving privately. From this point of view, it is quite justified. After all, she got permission from Huiniang's father and did not break the rules.
She was also fascinated by the good news and lay down. On grandma's lap, she grabbed a handful of beans and played with them.
Huiniang saw the old lady's look in her eyes and sighed softly.
"As for my mother's family, as soon as something happened to my father, my mother took her two younger brothers back to her maternal home. He went home, but no one was ever sent to see him, nor was he given a penny. I... don't want to contact you anymore!
The old lady nodded, "Your mother is indeed too ruthless and unjust. Even if she is angry that your father has made a mistake and brought down the whole family, you are still her biological daughter, right? " Why aren't you worried about whether you will be bullied in the mine? Huiniang
hesitated for a moment and then added, "My biological mother was my father's first wife, and my current mother is a second wife."
"No wonder! " The old lady grinned, becoming more and more sympathetic, "You kid has a really hard life!" Huiniang
's eyes were red, but she still smiled and said, "Auntie, I'm not bitter." On the contrary, I feel that my life is very good and I am married to a good husband. Although he acts impulsively and sometimes acts like a child, he treats me with sincerity. I have to wait for him to come back!
"Hey, that's right! " You're such a smart girl. My aunt likes it, and that's how it should be! At any time, we should look for the better!
Seeing that the old lady was happy, Huiniang mentioned one more thing, "Auntie, are there any old ladies who are widowed or living alone in the village? I want... to move out. " My aunt has many children at home, so she is already very tired on weekdays. I am here, adding more work to my aunt and sister-in-law, and I feel bad about it. "
Old Mrs. Li didn't react, and she still wanted to keep someone.
It happened that Li Laoer came in from outside and said loudly in the main room, "Mom, it's very busy over there in the valley. The four brothers and sisters said they can't come back, so I asked my mother to get off at noon. The chef has to deal with one bite.
"Hey, I got it! " "Old Mrs. Li responded, and Mr. Li immediately turned around and left.
Old Mrs. Li looked at her son's back through the crack in the window and suddenly understood.
Madam Hui was trying to avoid suspicion!
If you think about it carefully, the second child's wife just died, and the eldest brother should be back in two or three months.
Huiniang lives here, and it is really inconvenient to come in and out.
Everyone in the village is familiar with it and no one gossips about it, so that's not good after all.
"Auntie understands, Huiniang, don't worry, Auntie will think of a good place for you in the next few days. Take good care of yourself and don't think too much."
"Okay, Auntie." Huiniang felt at ease and smiled more gently. .
Jiayin liked this master very much, so she thought about it while resting her head on her grandma's thigh.
In fact, Mrs. Cui's house next door has many rooms, so it would be best to borrow one.
But Mrs. Cui is not around on weekdays, and Huiniang is pregnant. If there is a bump in the road, no one is around, so she is always worried.
It's even worse with my adoptive father, who attracts more gossips than at home.
After thinking about it, she really thought of a good place to go, and that was the village chief's grandfather's house.
There are three rooms in the village chief's house, and the old couple lives in one of them, leaving one room free.
Hui Niang lived there and kept company with the old couple on weekdays. Even the miracle doctor Zhang lived in the next courtyard just a wall away. It felt so safe.
While Hui Niang went to get some water, she hurriedly whispered into grandma's ear.
The old lady's eyes lit up when she heard this, and she nodded her granddaughter's forehead, "You've really grown up in this way of thinking." After
dinner in the evening, the old lady went out for a walk, then turned to the village chief's house to chat with the village elder. After a few words, when I came back, my face was beaming with joy.
Jiayin knew it was done as soon as she saw it, so she went to play in the west room with her brothers with confidence.
The school has started, and the brats have been having fun during the Chinese New Year for almost a month. As a result, most of the quizzes were burnt on the first day.
So now, sitting at the kang table, writing Chinese characters and reciting texts, everyone has a bitter face, scratching their ears and cheeks, like a tethered monkey.
Jiayin hugged a piece of fruit and gnawed it, looking here and making trouble there, which made her brothers scream even more.
After all, it was Tao Hongying who heard the commotion and came over, rescued her son and nephews, picked up her daughter, and slapped her angrily, "Why are you naughty, disturbing your brothers' studies!"
Jiayin grinned and hugged her mother's neck. , winking and making faces with the brothers, which made the boys so angry that they also made a few faces in return. As a result, the pen in their hand accidentally scratched a big character, and they had to write a new article!
Tao Hongying carried her daughter into the east room. Huiniang took embroidery thread, teased Jiayin, and taught her how to tie her hair.
Tao Hongying tore open a piece of soft cotton cloth and worked with the old lady to cut out several sets of small clothes for the baby in Huiniang's belly.
It was estimated that the child was born around September. It was a little cold at that time, so the clothes made of fine cotton were suitable for wearing indoors.
While she was busy, she complained to her mother-in-law, "Mom, that side of the valley is starting to look more and more like a tavern. I see that the recent guests are here just to eat, not to soak in the hot springs!"