The fierce peasant woman is busy farming

There are rumors that a heavy snowstorm occurred early in the grassland where the Xianbei people lived in the north.

Countless cattle and sheep froze to death and their lives were difficult, so the northern border, which had been peaceful for more than seventy years, was harassed many times by Xianbei cavalry.

The imperial court therefore announced conscription in advance, and this time the scope of conscription would be expanded.

The conscription, which was originally held every two years, was changed to once a year.

Originally, the second son of the Ning family served in the military last year, so it was not the Ning family's turn yet.

As a result of the court's sudden decision, the Ning family had to serve in the military again.

When they heard the news, everyone was very scared, fearing that this military service would be different from previous ones.

In the past, military service was mostly just training at the border because there was no war.

At most you will suffer a little, but you generally won’t lose your life.

Even in military drills, there are occasional casualties, but the probability is very small.

But once you really get on the battlefield, you'll have to leave it to fate.

For a time, all the young people in the village felt insecure.

However, Zhou Yue was neither anxious nor afraid.

Because she knew that the second son of the Ning family, Ning Yuande, was going to serve in the military.

It was agreed upon when the family was divided that the Ning Er family could be exempted from taxes and corvee labor along with the Ning Da family.

The military service was borne by Ning Laoer.

No matter how many times he has served in the military, Ning Yuande should be anxious and afraid, and the people in the courtyard here cannot bear to be affected.

Rumors were flying everywhere, and Zhou Yue thought that if Aunt Ning Sangu wrote to invite him again, he might as well accompany Qing Mo to the county town.

Regardless of whether Ning Sangu has any conspiracy or not, with her parents around, she would definitely not dare to act rashly.

If there really is a conspiracy, it would be good for Qingmo to see Sangu's true face.

If there is no conspiracy and it's just a reminiscing of the past, then it would just satisfy Qing Mo's wish to go to the county to look at the shops.

Why not?

Before I could receive the letter from my third aunt, I received the tragic news that Ning Yuande had broken his leg.

When Sun came to the house crying and calling for help, everyone was shocked.

Old Master Ning's wheelchair spun quickly, ran out of the yard, and sped towards the Ning family's old house.

In order to make it easier for Mr. Ning to come in and out, the threshold of the main gate has been temporarily removed.

The others followed closely and ran to see Ning Yuande.

Zhou Yue was very calm and she called out to Chun Niang.

Chunniang is already eight months pregnant and her belly is very big, so she can't go to watch the fun.

Letting Chunniang look after the house, Zhou Yue closed the door and followed everyone over to take a look.

On the way, Zhou Yue thought, why not break his leg at any other time, but right when he was about to serve in the military.

Considering what Tao Mo said a while ago, Zhou Yue couldn't help but think about it.

Zhou Yue has never actually met or dealt with the second son of the Ning family since he came here.

He has been doing odd jobs in the town and county. Occasionally, when the fields are busy, he will work at home for a few days, leaving home early and returning late.

He never comes to this house. Whenever there is something, he always sends his wife and son to talk.

Zhou Yue subconsciously felt that Ning Yuande was very smart.

Let's wait and see why he broke his leg and the extent of the injury.

Zhou Yue had a bad feeling that this military service would probably fall on his eldest son Yuan Mo.

Zhou Yue slowly walked to the gate of the Ning family's old house and heard Mrs. Sun wailing and Old Man Ning yelling and cursing inside.

Mixed with a man's painful groans, it was really lively.

Zhou Yue stood with his hands in his pockets, watching the excitement from behind the crowd.

Qian and Sun were crying so miserably, and Old Man Ning's face was ashen. I guess he had thought of something deeper.

Ning Yuande was lying on the kang, his legs wrapped in thick gauze, and he was screaming in pain.

Through Sun's intermittent narration, everyone knew the whole story.

It turned out that the job Ning Yuande had recently found in the county was building houses for people.

They were building a three-story restaurant. After many days of hard work, more than a dozen craftsmen had completed the overall framework of the house.

Yesterday, several bricklayers were busy on the third floor, laying tiles on the roof.

As a laborer, Ning Yuande went upstairs to pick up the tiles.

For some reason, he slipped and fell from the third floor.

There happened to be some leftover stones from building a building, which had not yet been cleared away, and he happened to fall on the pile of strange-shaped stones.

Everyone rushed to check on him, only to see that he was covered in wounds, lying in a pool of blood, holding his legs and screaming.

The boss and his fellow workers rushed him to the clinic. After examination and treatment by the doctor, his life was confirmed to be out of danger.

It's just that my leg is broken, and it's broken very badly. The doctor estimated that it will take more than a year or two to heal.

The boss is a good and wealthy one and he doesn't shirk his responsibilities.

I paid his medical fee and said I would hire the best doctor and use the best medicine to treat him.

Be sure to save his legs and don't let him become a cripple.

It was he himself who, after receiving the compensation and medicine, insisted on coming home.

Today he was sent back by his employer in a donkey cart.

Carrying a month's supply of medicinal herbs and other precious supplements.

The servant who came with the car said that the boss said that if there was any problem, he could go to him and he would pay money and find a doctor.

When the Ning family arrived, the servants of the Dong family had already left.

Ning Yuande was very reasonable in this matter. He did not ask for too much compensation and just said that he just wanted the patient to be cured.

The boss was very touched and thought that he was kind and would not cheat others.

Things worked out perfectly.

But the imperfect thing is that his broken leg won't heal in a short time.

He won't be able to go for military service this year.

Both Mr. Ning and Zhou Yue thought about this problem.

But his leg injury was real, the white gauze was oozing with blood, and he dared not move that leg at all.

The expression on his face showed a bit of pain.

Old Master Ning had a dark face. After looking for a while, he called Qian to go home.

Then he pushed his wheelchair and walked out of the old house.

Qian asked Sun to take good care of Ning Lao Er and said she would ask Zhou for help.

Let’s see if the prescription used for Grandpa Ning can be used to treat Mr. Ning’s leg disease.

After giving the instructions, Qian reluctantly took her child and followed Grandpa Ning and Zhou Yue back home.

On the way, Grandpa Ning stubbornly walked in front and did not wait for his grandson to push him.

Zhou Yue followed slowly, looking thoughtful.

The children didn't understand what was going on, but they could sense the emotions of their elders and remained silent all the way.

After returning home, Mr. Ning signaled Yuan Mo to carry him back to the east wing, then called Zhou Yue into the room and had a secret conversation with him for a long time.

When Zhou Yue came out, his eyes were red.

Old Master Ning didn't leave the house until dinner time.

Chunniang was the third person in the family to react.

Her eyes turned red from crying.

Yuan Mo comforted her softly, saying that it was okay, that her grandparents and mother were at home.

Now that our family is not short of money, my mother will find a very good midwife and ask Dr. Yang to come to our house to take charge, and the delivery will go smoothly.

"But, but, I'll be scared if you're not around."

“Don’t worry, you will be fine and the child will be fine when I’m not home.

Your family will protect you.

You see, since you became pregnant, Mom's temper has changed and things at home have been getting better and better.

It can be seen that this child is a blessed one.

Don't worry, mother is here and will never let you get into any danger."

Chunniang nodded slightly, thinking that what her husband said made sense.