Farming Happiness: Husband, Come and Plough the Fields

Uncle Chen and Aunt Chen were sorting out the jars containing wild duck eggs. The couple were talking about Li Haitang. They were from Lucheng and had not been back for more than a year. They were used to it now.

I don’t miss home very much, but I miss my nephew Sixi.

"Oh, my eldest brother and sister-in-law are dead early. Our family is poor and we can't even afford food. Otherwise, we can't be taken away by others."

At first he was able to survive, but later he couldn't, especially after he broke his leg. The family's life became even worse, and he spent the New Year in sighs.

The nephew could eat, so he could only save his own rations. Unexpectedly, the baby was too sensible and refused to say that he was full. As a result, he fainted from hunger many times.

They gave it to Huang Ji Dental Shop. They didn't ask for any money, they just wanted to help their nephew find a good family and have enough food and clothing. But he, as an uncle, was incompetent.

"Dad, how hard it was back then. I went out to wash clothes, and people bullied me. They mixed silk and satin clothes into my washing tub, and lied that I had ruined the material. I was paid two hundred pence for a copper. Not even a son was given."

At that time, the family was short of food. If the master and his wife hadn't come to visit them, they would still be living a hard life now.

The hard days and hunger, Aunt Chen felt that she could bear it, but she felt sorry for her children at home. They were so lucky. Madam's medical skills were amazing and she could heal the children's father's legs, allowing them to live a good life.

Now, they come to Kyoto, which is at the foot of the Emperor of Qi. How many people have only wandered around a few streets in their entire lives, while their families have traveled across mountains and rivers to come to Kyoto.

"I don't know how Si Xi is doing. With Master Jin Hu, I can't live any worse."

While the couple were talking, they saw Li Duanji almost running over, shaking his arms crazily.

Li Duanjie is over 20 years old, ten or eight years younger than Second Uncle Chen, but he can't resist his junior status, so he usually calls him Second Uncle and Second Auntie, just to get closer.

Second Uncle Chen is a decent person, while Second Aunt Chen is kind and prudent, but less smart and unable to deal with outsiders.

But Li Duanzu was different. After all, he had been a bandit, and he knew how to talk to people and talk to ghosts. He managed things well without knowing it. The couple was convinced that he was the housekeeper and had no objection at all.

Over the past year or so, we have gotten to know each other and get along almost like a family.

"Xiao Lizi, why are you back?"

Aunt Chen wiped her sweat, stood up, and then her eyes straightened.

Uncle Chen finished his work and saw that no one spoke for a while. He raised his head and was equally stunned.

"Ma'am, madam!"

After the two of them finished speaking, they abandoned Li Duanjie and immediately went to meet him.

"Second Uncle Chen, Second Aunt Chen, we came in a hurry this time, so we didn't find anyone to deliver the letter in advance."

Li Haitang held Dou Baozi and asked him to call people obediently.

"Second Grandpa, Second Grandma!"

Doubao doesn't pay much attention to his mother, but in front of outsiders, the little bun is always awesome.

"You can't do it, you can't do it!"

Aunt Chen is very curious about the fair and clean little boy. Well, he looks very much like...the master's family.

"Madam, I have always kept your yard."

Aunt Chen couldn't open her mouth from ear to ear. She heard that Li Jinhu and her nephew Sixi were also on the way. They might be reunited in the next few days, and she felt even happier.

In a month's time, it will be the Mid-Autumn Festival on August 15th. People in Kyoto pay more attention to this festival than those in Northland. If they can be reunited, the couple would have nothing more to ask for.

After the things were handed over to the servants for placement, Li Haitang introduced Xiangli and Mrs. Wang, and asked Chunmei to help arrange a small yard.

"Madam, what do you think of Chunmei?"

Chunmei's family is in a nearby village. Her father was ill and her brother had a high fever. All the land in the family was sold and the family was destitute. She took the initiative to find someone to work with.

Chunmei was very agile, and when Ren Yazi saw that she was only twelve years old, he took her to Zhuangzi.

Later, Li Haitang took over Zhang Ruyi's village, and all the servants left. He went to the north to find Zhang Ruyi. Chunmei signed the living contract and automatically stayed.

Chunmei's family has saved a little money over the years and wants to redeem Chunmei's life and let her go home.

Chunmei is already twenty, and she is an old girl in the village. She is not easy to talk to others about. Her parents and younger brother feel guilty for her. It is because of the burden of the family that they delayed a good person to this state.

Apart from her age, there is nothing that this girl can't say about her. She works hard, doesn't cheat, and is kind-hearted.

"If she is willing to stay, we welcome her."

Li Haitang looked on with cold eyes. Chunmei was a good servant. At least she was the rightful master. As a servant, Chunmei went to the front without flattery and went to work immediately.

Li Haitang likes people who do practical things, don't talk too much, don't think too much, and of course, don't be too stupid.

Now Wufu has been following her for so long and has been trained.

"Yes, maybe we can even create a marriage!"

Aunt Chen smiled and reported to his wife that Li Danshan was interested in Chunmei and asked her to help find out what Chunmei meant. If she didn't like him, he could save some face for himself.

"So that's what it is, and that's a good thing."

As a servant of his own family, Li Haitang is still concerned about their marriage. She has always been open-minded, and Li Duanjie has done a lot of good service for her in Beijing. There is no doubt that as the head of the family, he must help solve the marriage.

Chunmei doesn't look like someone who dislikes poverty and loves wealth. Moreover, she can contribute to her family, so her character won't be any worse.

"Ask Chunmei about this. If someone has a sweetheart, we can't beat them up."

Li Haitang nodded and then came to his courtyard.

The courtyard is surrounded by green bamboos, and in the middle of the bamboo forest is a small natural hot spring pool with many small fish.

Under the courtyard wall, there were flowers and plants, and the air was quiet. She sniffed, and her nose was suddenly filled with a refreshing fragrance, which made people feel refreshed.

The room was not damp. There were mothballs, Wufu and Gingko in the cabinet. They hung up all the clothes to avoid creases. Together with Chunmei, they fetched water and scrubbed them.

The bedding and gauze curtains were all newly purchased, and there was no dust on the decorations. Looking at them made people feel a little better.

After a long journey, it was rare to find such a good place. Li Haitang wanted to go into the hot spring and soak for a while.

"Sister Haitang, my nanny, I'm going to the kitchen to make braised pork."

When Xiangli arrived at Zhuangzi, she felt a little strange at first. She knew that servants from wealthy families had eyes for the sky, and it was common for them to rise and fall when they were high. She was a lodging person and had no confidence at all.

She originally thought she would have to endure such a look, but unexpectedly, Master Zhuang was particularly enthusiastic. Second Aunt Chen and Chunmei also asked carefully what they wanted to prepare. Xiangli felt that she was judging a gentleman with a villain's heart. Mrs. Wang, the nanny, thought the same thing. After packing up their things, she immediately went into the kitchen to cook, wanting to show off her skills and make delicious food for everyone.