After the little cannon fodder was reborn, he chose the villain childhood sweetheart

Xie Xueling smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, it was Fourth Aunt who changed it for you. She even helped you wipe your body. It was Xueling who helped boil the water!"

Jiang Wan breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this.

It turned out to be Aunt Xie. How could she have forgotten about this?

It seems that he got dizzy after riding in the carriage.

Jiang Wan turned around and saw Xiao Liu, who had a fair complexion and delicate features. She exclaimed, "Is this Xiao Liu?"

Xie Xueling nodded heavily and said excitedly: "Sister-in-law, Xiaoliu turned out to be a girl! Aunt Xie found out when she was bathing her last night!"

Xiao Liu lowered her head shyly and whispered, "Brother Xiaohu asked me to pretend to be a boy because he was afraid that other beggars would know that I was a girl and I would be bullied."

Jiang Wan understood.

Yesterday, Xiaoliu was wearing tattered clothes and had messy and tangled hair, making it impossible to tell whether he was a boy or a girl.

Now she had changed into clean clothes, and her tangled hair had been cut off. She had a refreshing short hair that reached her shoulders, which matched her delicate features, making her look quite lovable.

Jiang Wan said: "Thanks to Xiaohu's idea, otherwise you are so fair and pretty, if others knew you were a girl, they would probably have bad intentions."

Xiaoliu's eyes were misty, and she whispered, "Before I met Brother Xiaohu, I was begging in Yongyang Town. A female beggar wanted to sell me to Piaoxianglou in exchange for silver. Fortunately, I found out early and ran away. Otherwise, I would be..."

As she spoke, she began to sob. Jiang Wan patted her on the back and comforted her, "Xiao Liu, that's all in the past. You're lucky to have met Xiao Hu who protected you and brought you to our home. From now on, we're a family, and no one will hurt you again."

Xiaoliu nodded vigorously, wiping away tears, and said, "Sister, thank you for bringing me and Xiaohu back. We are willing to work like cows and horses for you. I only ask you not to chase us away!"

Xiaoliu had the most comfortable sleep of his life at Xie's house last night.

In the past, I begged with Xiaohu, suffered from hunger and cold, and had to endure people's contempt and despise. When night fell, we could only spend the night in a dilapidated temple with leaks everywhere, and we never had a good sleep.

Now, Jiang Wan and others brought him to Lushui Village, where he saw the spacious courtyards and brand new houses, as well as the peaceful environment and friendly villagers.

Xiaoliu felt that this place was simply a fairyland, and she was willing to stay in Lushui Village forever and not go anywhere else.

Jiang Wan smiled, she stroked Xiaoliu's hair and said, "I told you yesterday that if you and Xiaohu call me sister, you can stay here with peace of mind. Don't worry about me chasing you away. And don't say anything about being a slave or a maid, or I'll get angry."

Xiao Liu quickly agreed, "Okay, Xiao Liu will remember this, and Xiao Liu will not say it again."

Jiang Wan was relieved.

Now that we have brought Xiaohu and Xiaoliu back home, we need to let them let go of their restraint and caution.

Otherwise, if we are always cautious, wouldn't that just add to their burden?

Jiang Wan got up quickly, washed and ate under the watchful eyes of the two little girls.

Seeing that she looked refreshed, Jiang Weiran asked her a few questions with concern, then buried his head in the writing brush, ink, paper and inkstone that Xie Lan had brought back yesterday.

Jiang Weiran had been studying for more than ten years, but had never seen good inkstones and paper. As soon as Xie Lan brought the things in last night, he couldn't let them go.

Seeing that he was interested in books and writing, Jiang Wan asked, "Dad, do you still want to continue taking the imperial examination?"

Jiang Weiran paused for a long time while holding the white tissue paper, then slowly shook his head and said, "Wan'er, Daddy's ability is not good enough. Even if I take the exam again, I can only pass the exam as a scholar at best. I can't pass any higher. I'm old now, and I don't want to waste my time on the endless road of imperial examinations. Daddy wants to rest for a few years."

There was some self-deprecating and carefree tone in his words.

It seems that the things that I once obsessed about have gradually become indifferent, so I no longer have the desire to pursue them stubbornly.

Jiang Wan could understand Jiang Weiran's feelings to some extent.

Jiang Weiran had hoped to pass the imperial examination and make a name for himself, which would make Old Lady Jiang look at him in a different light.

Unfortunately, his talent was limited, and the original owner only caused him trouble, so he didn't have enough energy to read books and prepare for the exam.

Furthermore, Jiang Weiran had not been in good health before, but he still forced himself to go to the college entrance examination two years ago. The result is predictable.

Now that Old Lady Jiang had disappointed him, she had become more sensible and obedient, so Jiang Weiran gave up the idea of ​​continuing his imperial examinations.

"If Dad doesn't want to take the exam, then don't take it. Anyway, I can support Dad, so it doesn't matter how long Dad wants to rest."

Jiang Wan made a witty remark.

Jiang Weiran laughed, glared at her, and said, "Dad is not too old to be unable to move. Dad can make money to support himself. You don't need to worry about him."

Although he was angry, his eyes were full of joy.

Jiang Wan talked to Jiang Weiran for a while, and outside the yard, Fourth Aunt Xie came to visit with Chrysanthemum and Plum Blossom.

"Niece-in-law, are you feeling better from the dizziness? Fourth Aunt made you some Astragalus Pork Rib Soup. Drink it while it's hot to relieve your fatigue."

Aunt Xie walked into the main room and took out the large casserole from the basket.

Jiang Wan walked over and looked at the full casserole of thick white pork rib soup. She felt her stomach suddenly bloated for no reason.

"Aunt Si, I just had dinner, how can I drink so much soup?"

"No, drink a little."

Juhua handed a bowl to Aunt Xie, who quickly filled a bowl with soup and stuffed it into Jiang Wan's pocket.

Aunt Xie, the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law coaxed and persuaded Jiang Wan to gulp down half a bowl of wine. She didn't want to drink any more.

"Xueling, Xiaoliu, you should try it too. Don't let Fourth Aunt down."

Jiang Wan quickly winked at Xie Xueling, who understood. She ran to Fourth Aunt Xie in small steps and said coquettishly, "Fourth Aunt, Xueling also wants to taste your cooking skills!"

Fourth Aunt Xie liked the cute and soft Xie Xueling the most, and immediately said with a smile: "Okay, okay, I'll serve you some, and also serve a bowl for Xiaoliu."

So most of the pot of pork rib soup was finally digested by Xie Xueling and Xiaoliu.

Jiang Wan and Fourth Aunt Xie were sitting in the main room talking.

Fourth Aunt Xie said, "My niece, I slept on that kang these past few nights. It was so warm and comfortable, a thousand times better than the wooden bed I had before! If it snows, I won't even need to light a brazier when I lie on the warm kang!"

Juhua followed up, "That's right! I used to sleep on a wooden bed, and no matter how many straw quilts I put underneath, it was still not warm enough. Now I heat up the kang half an hour before going to bed, and add a few more pieces of firewood, and I won't feel cold all night! Sister Wan'er is not only beautiful, but also smart. She came up with such a great idea!"

Meihua didn't say anything, but smiled and nodded, obviously very satisfied with the kang.

Jiang Wan said, "It's good as long as it works. It's getting colder and colder. I wonder if Master Wang can handle it."

Ever since Master Wang built the kang for Jiang Wan and Aunt Xie's family, he has been receiving many appointments.

First, the head of the village, then Master Wang's relatives, and then the villagers who worked for Jiang Wan, who had seen the practicality of the kang with their own eyes, went to Master Wang to build a kang.

Master Wang has become a very popular figure in Lushui Village these days and is very much in demand.

Fourth Aunt Xie continued, "I heard that Master Wang has hired a few of his nephews to help him, so he has plenty of work to do. By the way, niece-in-law, I have something to tell you."

Jiang Wan perked up and asked curiously, "What's the matter?"