The happy little days of the Ye family

Most of the herb seeds planted after spring have sprouted, and now these herb seedlings are growing well.

The weeds on the mountain grew very luxuriantly, much stronger than the new herb seedlings. At a glance, sometimes Tang Xiaojing couldn't find the herbs.

There are too many weeds, which take away the nutrients from the herbs, causing them to grow slowly.

Tang Xiaojing and Tang Shan spent the whole day weeding herbs on the mountain.

There are not only many weeds on the mountain, but they are also very tenacious. Just after they were pulled out, they grew back again in two days.

Tang Xiaojing didn't care about these weeds before, but since he had Tang Shan as a helper, Tang Xiaojing had a lot of free time.

Idle time is also idle, so the father and son often go up the mountain to weed the herbs.

However, Tangshan didn't know enough herbal medicines, and occasionally he would pull out some herbal seedlings, which made Tang Xiaojing jump in anger.

Fortunately, there are not many types of herbs on the mountain. After Tang Xiaojing's hard work during this period, Tangshan has identified all the herbs that can be sold on the mountain.

There are many cool and humid places in Stone Mountain. Not only do herbs grow well in these places, but mushrooms also pop up in clusters.

While weeding, the two picked a lot of mushrooms. Straw mushrooms, red mushrooms, copri mushrooms, aeruginosa, and all kinds of delicious mushrooms are available.

Tangshan was lucky enough to find two nests of morels. There were more than a dozen morels in total, and they were quite big. They should weigh about half a catty when dried.

Tang Xiaojing picked two gallinopsis fungi and happily put them into his backpack.

Unexpectedly, as soon as I turned around, I saw a large pheasant standing on a tree branch.

Tang Xiaojing quickly picked up the bow and arrow in his backpack and looked up to find that the pheasant had already disappeared.

"Well, the pheasants and hares in the mountains are getting smarter and smarter."

"Aren't you talking nonsense? Stone Mountain is close to Wolf Mountain. Few people came here to hunt in the past. Not only are there many pheasants and hares on the mountain, but they are also a bit stupid."

"Ever since we bought it, people have come up to the mountain every day to sweep it, and they can still wait for you to catch it."

Although the pheasant was not caught, Tang Xiaojing found the pheasant nest while picking mushrooms.

Moreover, there were six wild eggs inside, and Tang Xiaojing carried them all in one nest.

"I'll make some mushroom and egg soup tonight."

Looking at the eggs and mushrooms in his hand, Tang Xiaojing was almost drooling.

Although the father and son did not catch the prey, they still had two little helpers, Dahuang and Xiaohuang.

Dahuang caught a half-grown rabbit. Although it was a little small, it could still eat two meals.

Xiao Huang was more powerful and caught a thick and long snake.

This snake looks scary, but it is actually a non-venomous grass snake.

Tangshan was so happy that he narrowed his eyes while carrying a big grass snake weighing two kilograms.

"Xiao Huang is quite capable. Such a big snake is not common. It is suitable for making snake soup."

Tang Xiaojing took the motionless big grass snake in Tang Shan's hand, "I'll take care of this snake first, and then take it home."

He was afraid of scaring Ye Qingqing and Chen Chen, so he killed the snake directly at the spring and chopped it into small pieces.

While Tang Xiaojing was dealing with the grass snake, Tangshan was not idle either. He gathered together all the dry branches around him, tied them up and took them back to burn as firewood.

There are a lot of dead branches and leaves on the two hills at home. Every time the father and son go up the mountain, they will bring back some firewood.

Any extra firewood is sent to the Ye family. The Ye family makes cakes and cooks pig food every day, and no amount of firewood is enough.

Tang Xiaojing put away the grass snake, and the sun had quietly set on the top of the mountain.

Tangshan was thinking about eating snake soup and urged Tang Xiaojing to go back early.

Today's harvest is very good. In addition to two baskets full of mushrooms, there are also wild eggs, hares and big snakes.

On the way back, both father and son were cheerful. Big Huang and Xiao Huang on the oxcart were always mischievous and lifeless.

When the two returned home, Ye Qingqing had just reconciled to make Guokui noodles and could start baking them when the father and son came back.

When Ye Qingqing saw the mushrooms and snake meat that the two brought back, his big round eyes smiled into the shape of a crescent moon.

"It hasn't rained for many days, but there are still so many mushrooms on the mountain."

Tang Xiaojing slowly took out the mushrooms from his backpack and said with a cheerful smile: "There are lush vegetation on the mountain, and there are still a lot of mushrooms in the shady places."

After taking half of the mushrooms, Ye Qingqing discovered that there were 6 round wild eggs hidden in the middle.

"There are also wild eggs. I'll cook the snake soup for Guokui tonight. I'll save the mushrooms and eggs for tomorrow."

Looking at the snake meat, Ye Qingqing was also a little greedy. He hadn't eaten snake soup for a long time.

Although she is afraid of snakes, she is not afraid of snake meat. Every time she makes snake soup, it tastes better than anyone else.

"Just make the arrangements."

Tang Xiaojing has always agreed with Ye Qingqing's arrangements. After all, he doesn't know how to do it himself.

When Mrs. Chen saw that the Tang family and his son were back, she came over to say goodbye to Ye Qingqing, who was also going home.

Ye Qingqing pulled Ms. Chen and stuffed her with two pieces of red date cake.

"Auntie, take these two pieces of pastry back and feed them to the two children."

"This pastry is made of both sugar and red dates. It's such a precious thing. Qingqing, just keep it for yourself." Mrs. Chen declined, feeling embarrassed to take it.

Ye Qingqing didn't say much, just stuffed it into her hand, and then pushed Chen out of the door.

Mrs. Chen thought of her two children at home, so she had no choice but to accept the cake shamelessly.

The vegetables at home were planted early, and some sour beans have just been pickled. Mrs. Chen plans to bring some over tomorrow to give Ye Qingqing a change of taste.

Tang Xiaojing lit a fire in the oven, and then added some firewood to burn it.

Ye Qingqing stood aside, coating the mixed white noodles with pickled vegetables and meat stuffing, and after the charcoal fire in the oven was ready, he could put it in and bake it.

As for Tangshan who was idle, he looked around with Chenchen looking left and right with a curious expression on his face.

After Guokui entered the stove, a rich meaty aroma soon wafted out.

At this time, Ye Xilin was feeding pigs in the backyard. As soon as he poured the pig food into the big basin, he smelled the smell of meat.

Ye Xilin sniffed again, "It's the smell of pickled vegetables, or it's coming from the Tang family."

Ye Xilin stood in the corner and shouted to the Tang family behind him at the top of his lungs:

"Sister, sister, leave me two of the plum and vegetable pot helmets you made. I'll go over and get them later."

Ye Qingqing heard the voice and responded with a smile:

"It's indispensable for you. I still have snake soup at home. I'll bring it over when it's ready."

"Okay, then I'll wait for you at home."

As soon as Ye Xilin finished speaking, he was slapped on the back by Father Ye who heard the sound.

"Eat, eat, eat. Just know how to eat and you won't be ashamed."

It's one thing for a son-in-law to bring it over and show filial piety, but how can he take the initiative to ask for it?

"Qingqing, don't worry about this brat, just keep it for yourself." He said and kicked the greedy Ye Xilin again.

"Dad, why are you so polite to me? I've already prepared the noodles and meat filling. Just wait and eat."

As soon as Ye Mu and Wang Chunyu brought the food to the table, Tang Xiaojing also came over with pot helmets and snake soup.

"Why did you bring so much?"

Seeing the large pot of snake soup brought by Tang Xiaojing and the seven or eight pot helmets, Father Ye felt a little embarrassed, fearing that the Tang family would have objections to his daughter.

Tang Xiaojing took the initiative to put the pot helmet into Ye's father's hand, "These are the output of the family, and they don't cost any money. You can eat what you should."

Thinking of the fragrant pot helmets and snake soup at home, Tang Xiaojing didn't stay at Ye's house much, put down his things and hurried back.

When they got home, Tangshan and Ye Qingqing had already eaten.