Traveling through ancient times to survive

As the village chief walked away, Sun Xiaocao said, "Old man, the betrothal gift is only three taels. Do we really only want this much?"

Zhao Yuanmu frowned: "You old woman have long hair and short knowledge. It's not that they beg us, so you can't make trouble. Now they want to marry you, and you are making trouble. They don't want to marry you. How can there be such a good marriage?"

Zhao Chengshan also advised: "Mother, as long as Hongya successfully marries, if the in-laws have difficulties, can the Hu family not help them?"

Mrs. Zhao said bitterly, "Hong Ya is so lucky."

Mrs. Zhao turned around and said proudly: "That's it, you can't envy it."

No one asked Zhao Hong for her opinion. Although this was a marriage that Zhao Hong had planned herself, she still felt sad.

The next day, after the village chief's mediation, the marriage was settled. Aunt Hu was reminded by the village chief and pretended to be unwilling but had to come to propose marriage. This really scared Aunt Zhao. Aunt Zhao rarely lowered her posture and did not dare to put on airs.

The two families agreed to get married one month later. When it was done, Zhao Hong secretly breathed a sigh of relief but was also a little worried about her sister.

Zhao Lan patted her chest and assured: "Sister, don't worry about me. You know I have learned a lot in the fairy world. I am already an adult who has seen the world. They can't bully me. By the way, I will give you a gift on the day you get married."

After a month, the farm should be able to upgrade two more levels. If the unlocked goods are not suitable for gifts, give food as gifts.

At Zhao Qing's house, Zhao Deyan was scratching his head in confusion: "Why doesn't Zhao Decheng go out? Are all scholars so reluctant to leave the house?"

Zhao Dezhang nodded in agreement: "That's right, I've been watching for several days, but there's no sign of him at all."

"Why don't we just forget about it this time? My elder sister and I are going out to chop wood, so we don't have time to keep an eye on him."

Zhao Dezhang could only agree: "He is lucky."

Zhao Qing nodded: "I'll listen to you two. Big brother and I will chop wood, and you can't stop exercising at home."

Zhao Qing and his family followed the crowd and went up the mountain every day to chop firewood and send it to the charcoal kiln to make charcoal. The trees near the hillside were all cut down. Every family stored several hundred kilograms of charcoal before they stopped cutting trees.

A month later, Zhao Hong got married, and the happy event alleviated the heavy mood of the people caused by the disaster.

Zhao Hong boiled several pots of hot water the day before, scrubbed her whole body vigorously several times, and washed her hair several times. She felt like she had lost several pounds.

To show their concern, the whole family cleaned and tidied the old house thoroughly. Zhao Lan's eyes were filled with tears. She could finally take a good shower. They hadn't been able to take a shower for so long. Everyone was smelling a strange smell that almost hurt their noses.

When Zhao Qing and his family entered the old house for the first time, Zhao's eldest sister-in-law greeted them with a smile: "Second brother, sister-in-law, you are finally here. Today is a big day, and we are very busy. You have to help."

Wang Mei was surprised. Maybe her sister-in-law took the wrong medicine today, but she actually learned to speak human language?

Seeing Wang Mei didn't move, Mrs. Zhao rolled her eyes and said in a slightly aggressive tone: "Come with me to the kitchen to help."

Hey, this is just right. Wang Mei quickly followed Mrs. Zhao to the kitchen.

The people who came to congratulate came in with food. Zhao Chengchuan went to the front yard to help entertain the villagers. Zhao Qing was enthusiastically pulled to the bridal chamber by Zhao Lan: "Cousin, come and accompany the bride with me."

Zhao Qing followed the force and entered the bridal chamber, greeting the bride politely: "Cousin, congratulations on your wedding."

Zhao Hong smiled shyly: "Sister, you are here."

The two looked at each other in silence. An awkward atmosphere filled the air. Zhao Qing's scalp tingled and he wished he could escape immediately.

Zhao Lan took a deep breath and broke the suffocating atmosphere: "Cousin, I heard that you are very accurate in hunting. Do you know martial arts?"

Zhao Qing breathed a sigh of relief and replied, "Ah, I do know a little bit."

Zhao Lan said with an exaggerated expression: "Wow! My cousin is so amazing! Did you learn it by yourself?"

"No, it was Uncle Li Wu who lives next door who knows some martial arts. He taught me."

"Is that so, cousin, can I come to your house to play with you?"

"There's nothing fun to do at home. I just exercise at home."

Zhao Lan looked disappointed: "Okay then."

Zhao Qing saw Zhao Lan with her head down, looking pitiful like a kitten that couldn't get food. In his memory, his cousin had always been timid and submissive, and it was rare for her to be so lively and active.

Zhao Qing took the initiative to suggest: "If you don't mind being tired, you can come and exercise together."

Zhao Lan raised her head quickly, her eyes sparkling, "Really? Can I learn it, too? Will Uncle Li Wu have any objections?"

"You can learn it. Uncle Li Wu doesn't mind."

"It's settled then, cousin. I'll go tomorrow."

When it was time for the banquet, everyone sat down at the table. Due to the snowstorm, food was scarce, so there was only a large bowl of slightly thick coarse grain porridge on the table, garnished with a few dried wild vegetables, and no trace of meat.

This should be the most rudimentary wedding banquet since the village was built. Everyone also understood that after being trapped for several months, there was no food to be had, and even a good cook could not cook without rice. Without complaints, the villagers finished the wedding banquet in a lively atmosphere and left. Zhao Qing's family also left in the glow of the setting sun.

On the third day, Zhao Lan came to the door as expected. She smiled and said in a clear voice: "Second uncle, second aunt, cousin, cousin, and little cousin, good morning everyone!"

Zhao Chengchuan also replied with a smile: "Lan girl, hello too, have you had breakfast?" The others greeted them warmly.

"Of course I have eaten, Second Uncle. I came here to practice martial arts with my cousin. Is that okay, Second Uncle?"

"Of course you can. Ask your cousin to teach you a few moves. She's really good."

Zhao Qing specially took Zhao Lan to another room to teach her the basic fighting skills she learned in her previous life.

Zhao Qing first demonstrated the whole set of movements, and then started teaching from the simplest ones. Zhao Qing carefully corrected Zhao Lan's non-standard movements.

Zhao Lan was stunned. Is this really an ancient martial arts secret book? Isn't it a variation of military fighting techniques?

Zhao Lan asked suspiciously: "Cousin, is this the martial arts that Uncle Li Wu taught you?"

Zhao Qing replied: "No, you should learn this simple one first!"

It's confirmed, my cousin Zhao Qing is a time traveler! And she's a soldier!

Zhao Lan's tears welled up, and the courage she had built up over the past few days turned into grievance. She wanted to rush over and cry loudly. But Zhao Qing's serious expression stopped her from wanting to show her cards. How could she give up halfway when the military sister taught her so seriously?

Zhao Lan finished her practice absentmindedly and stopped feeling sore all over. Her eyes always drifted towards Zhao Qing, who had a serious expression, intentionally or unintentionally.

"Okay, that's all for today."

Zhao Lan looked around and saw no one around, so she cautiously tried: "Hydrogen, helium, lithium, beryllium, boron?"

Zhao Qing's expression remained unchanged and he did not answer. Zhao Lan had already made up her mind. She cried with tears in her eyes, "You have also traveled through time, right? Soldier sister! This broken place is too hard! I can't stand it at all!"

Zhao Qing was speechless. Where did this little fool come from? He was definitely not from the same place as her. He had no vigilance at all. It was a good thing that she had been on guard for a long time and even exposed herself by deliberately teaching military fighting techniques to fish, but ended up catching a stupid fish.