Farming Beneath the Changbai Mountains

Everyone in the garden looked at Jinghan and Zixuan. The old man was a mature man, so he could naturally tell the difference. He smiled and said nothing. They had long been optimistic about Zixuan, and they had discussed getting married to the Lin family before. Now that Zixuan was so worried about Jinghan, the old man was naturally happy. Perhaps soon, a girl in the family will be engaged again.

Jingya already has a lover, so she will naturally understand that Zixuan is probably in love with Jinghan now. After thinking about it for a while, I felt relieved. Zixuan has loved Jinghan since she was little. Although we don't see each other as much as she grows up, she still has the same affection as when she was a child. Coupled with the fact that Jinghan's appearance is becoming more and more charming now, the coming of love may not necessarily be love at first sight.

Wenhan was a little older than Zixuan, and he was not a young and careless child. Of course, he had Mingming. I couldn't help but find it funny that the daughter of the Xu family was in demand, and my friends actually fell in love with their own sisters one by one. But looking at Jinghan's confused look, I couldn't help but sigh for Zixuan. The road ahead is long and there is still a lot to endure.

"Second sister, you played really well on the swing just now. It's so beautiful. Second sister, can you teach me when you have time?" Jingxian is a child and doesn't understand this yet, so she just keeps praising her.

Jinghan touched Jingxian's little head and said, "Second sister will teach you slowly when she has time, but you can't play like the second sister. Didn't you see that brother Zixuan is worried?" Jinghan ignored Zi at all. There is something behind Xuan's unusual behavior. It's natural to think that it's just his brother who cares about his sister.

Jingxian nodded, "Okay, I don't play that dangerous."

"Okay, you young people can play here, I, the old man, have to go back and rest." The old man was in a good mood. He glanced at Jinghan and Zixuan, and felt even happier in his heart, and left happily.

Jingya and Jingwan also took turns on the swing, but they didn't dare to do what Jinghan did just now, so they just sat on the wooden board. The swing swings gently, causing the Xu family's daughters to laugh happily, adding a bit of vividness to the spring scenery in the garden.

Wenhan looked at them with smiles for a while, and then left. Zixuan looked back at Jinghan and wanted to say something, but he didn't know what to say, so he followed Wenhan back to the room.

Wenhan and Zixuan walked side by side and whispered, "You still don't know Jinghan's temper? She is like a boy. She may have very keen feelings about others, but when it comes to herself, she is just an ignorant child." Child. If you are interested, take your time and don't scare her. You should just prepare for the hospital exam now. Jinghan is also very busy."

Zixuan nodded, "I understand what you are saying. Jinghan is still young anyway, so we can only do this slowly." Zixuan gathered his thoughts, calmed down, and prepared to go back and read.

Jingwan on the other side was discussing Zixuan's performance just now with Jingya. Jingwan and Jinghan were the same age, but they were much more delicate than Jinghan. There are some signs of the situation just now. "Sister, tell me what happened to brother Zixuan just now. Is he interested in the second sister?"

Jingya looked ahead. Jinghan was teaching Jingxian how to play on the swing. Jinghan and Jingxian had similar temperaments, so they could play together. "Jingwan, don't say anything. Let them resolve their own matters. Jinghan's ideas are different from ours. If you tell her this, she won't believe it, but she will definitely avoid Zixuan in the future. Wouldn't that be a bad thing for us? In fact, Zixuan and Jinghan are quite compatible. It's better that we don't cause trouble in the middle. "Jingya didn't remember what happened when Jinghan made trouble. She was devoted to protecting her sister. .

"I understand, don't worry, eldest sister, I won't cause trouble." Jingwan nodded in agreement.

"Jingwan, fate is destined by heaven. Your good match may be in front of you, or it may be in the horizon. We two have similar personalities. If you have something to say, just tell eldest sister, and don't keep it in your heart." Jingya's words, She was afraid that Jingwan would also have thoughts about Zixuan, which would be bad. It's not that Jingya is partial, anyone with a discerning eye can see Zixuan's thoughts now, and she doesn't want anything to go wrong again.

"Where did the eldest sister go? I didn't think about it. We sisters are as close as one family, and Jingwan doesn't. Besides, brother Zixuan is not suitable for me. His gentleness and stability are only suitable for Jinghan's eagerness. A bold temperament. If it were anyone else, it would be boring." Jingwan didn't care about Jingya's words, she knew that Jingya was doing it for their own good.

The two sisters looked at each other and smiled, but their minds flashed back to the day when Jinghan was in trouble in the front and Zixuan was cleaning up the mess behind. Thinking of this, everyone couldn't help laughing.

Jinghan stayed at home for another two days. During this period, Zixuan did not behave abnormally. Jinghan didn't take it to heart at all and happily led Jingxian back to the mountain. Of course, Mr. Xue and Mr. Zhu have also returned to the mountains. Nowadays, there is a lot of work, and they cannot always be at home.

Honglian and the others were very happy when they saw Jinghan. "Second Miss, you're back." Among the four girls of the Xu family, Jinghan is the only one who is often in the mountains, in charge of silkworms and mushrooms, so Honglian and the others are accustomed to treat Jinghan as more important. .

"How are you on the mountain these days? Is there anything going on?" Jinghan looked at the four girls and asked with a smile.

"It's okay, just like usual. The tussah silkworms on the mountain are also very good. We go there to watch them every day, and my brother and Lu Ping's brothers also go over to help in the morning. These birds are so disgusting, they often come to eat our silkworms. Honglian said a little angrily.

Jinghan couldn't help but smile after hearing this. The tussah silkworms were already very delicious, so how could they blame the birds for causing trouble? Not to mention birds, sometimes even foxes will harm tussah silkworms. People raise silkworms in order to make money, while birds and animals raise them in order to survive. In fact, they are all the same. "Come on, take me to see those fungus trees. Is the fungus coming out soon? It's not raining these days, it's a bit dry, so you have to be careful."

"Don't worry, Miss. We often sprinkle water on the ground. You said that water cannot be sprinkled directly on the fungi." Luping said.

Jinghan pulled Jingxian and they walked to the place where the fungus wood was placed. Jinghan took a look and found that fortunately, the ground was quite moist, and there was also humidity on the mushroom wood, so it was not too dry. "Well, it's good. You are all very dedicated. This year's fungus is sold, and I will give you a big red envelope one by one."

Several girls quickly thanked them. The Xu family had never treated the Fang and Wang families as servants, and treated them just like the villagers in the village. By working here, you can eat well and get paid. The two families also sincerely contribute to the Xu family.

"Okay, let's go back and take out the quilt and everything to dry it in the sun. The weather is good today. Look at the sun, how nice it is." Jinghan said after turning around in a circle.

"We dry the quilt for the lady every day, and now the quilt has been dried out for a long time." Luluo said a little proudly.

"Okay, thank you then." Jinghan smiled. Although the Xu family does not need these girls to serve, they still have a lot of work, and they can still think about hanging out the quilt every day, which is good.

"What did Miss say? We are originally slaves of the Xu family. When we come to the Xu family, we will not be beaten or scolded, and we can still have enough food and clothing. This is something we never dared to think about before. It's just a small matter. "How can I say thank you to you?" Lu Ping said. He is a very quiet girl who always does his work quietly. She is older than Lu Luo and is more stable in her work. Jinghan is most proud of Hong Lian and Lu Ping.

"You work hard, and in a few years, I will cancel your slave status. By then, you will no longer be slaves of the Xu family." Jinghan was actually very opposed to this rule of buying and selling slaves. But there is nothing you can do. In this era, it is impossible for everything to come according to your own wishes. "When Uncle Wu bought you and sent you here, we were also worried that you wouldn't be able to work in the mountains with peace of mind, so we have kept the deed of sale. I can also see that both of you are honest and willing to work. "People, let me discuss it with my parents and cancel your slave status in two years. From now on, you will be my family's long-term workers." Jinghan was very satisfied with these two families and had discussed this matter with her father before. Having said that, Zhixin also agrees with this.

When Hong Lian and others heard that they would have the opportunity to escape from slavery in the future, they were very happy. It was because my hometown was hit by a disaster and I really couldn't survive anymore, so I left my hometown and came out to make a living. Now in this mountain, life is comfortable and comfortable, but I don't want to go back. If you can escape from slavery, you will become a good citizen in the future. "On behalf of my father, mother and brother, I would like to thank you for your great kindness. The young lady's family has been very kind to us, and we are willing to stay on the mountain for the rest of our lives, helping the master to take care of this property." This is true. Although the days on the mountain are monotonous, It's a little overpriced, but you can eat and drink, and you don't have to look at anyone's face. They only tend to the fields and crops in the mountains, and don't have to serve the Xu family at all. How is this different from ordinary villagers?

"Work hard. Our family will get better and better in the future. Even if I ask you to leave, you will not leave." Jinghan is full of confidence in the future. Now the two families are on the mountain, The life of the Xu family is much better than before. I believe they would be reluctant to leave this kind of life.

The Xu family now has a Zhixiang. Although he is only an eighth-grade county magistrate, with the Lu family here, Zhixiang will have the possibility of promotion in the future. Furthermore, the Wenhan brothers are both good at school. Maybe one of them will be able to pass the imperial examination or something like that. By then, the Xu family will be completely different. I believe that one day this will really happen, then being the steward of the Xu family should be considered a good job, right? By that time, even if we really drive them away, they won't want to leave.