Farming Beneath the Changbai Mountains

After dinner, everyone went to bed. Jinghan and the others only knew that Huixin's family had separated and bought a house, but they didn't tell the rest of the old man. After all, there were some things that children couldn't know. Today has made everyone exhausted, and no one has much energy, so they feel like going to bed early.

The next morning, Mrs. Chen asked Zhixin to load a cart of firewood and deliver it to Qingnian. They have recently moved. I checked the house yesterday and found that there was not much firewood. Now that we are just living from home, we might as well save as much as we can.

After breakfast, Zhixin and Zhiming loaded a large cart of firewood, and then Zhixin drove the ox cart to the town.

At this time, the mountains were frozen, and there was not much work. Jinghan and the others were finally able to have some free time, so Xue and Chen asked Jinghan to learn needlework. Jinghan felt that there was nothing to do, so just learn. How could a woman stay away from sewing all her life? So, I peacefully learned to sew with my mother and eldest sister at home.

Zhixin came back and talked about Huixin's situation. It's not bad, and the family is settled well, but Huixin is a little older now, and Qingnian often goes out for medical treatment, which sometimes causes delays. After hearing this, Ms. Chen became a little worried. "What do you think we can do about this? Hui Xin is about to give birth. After giving birth, she will have to confine herself. She can't be at home often during this New Year celebration. Oh, it's really worrying."

Jinghan was learning embroidery with her head down. When she heard her grandma say these words, she smiled. "Mom, why are you worried about this? It's already winter. If you don't trust my sister-in-law, just go and live there for a while. Anyway, my sister-in-law has separated, so it's okay for you to live there all the time. If you don't want to Come on, aren't we still here with my sister and me? It's winter. We're not doing needlework, just keeping my little aunt company. Besides, there are my eldest brother and my second brother, they are in school. How could it be so comfortable to eat and live at home?”

Mrs. Chen's eyes lit up when she heard Jinghan's words, "What's wrong? You said I'm really old now, and I can't think of anything. You live with your sister-in-law, and we go there every month Send some food and so on, so that you can keep Huixin company, and Wenhan and Wencheng can live more comfortably. Besides, we are in the mountains, and this house is not warm at all. You little ones are really afraid. You won't be able to survive the cold in the winter. Okay, I'll discuss this with your grandfather. Your sister-in-law's house is quite big, and it won't work if you don't have a fire in it. They'll have to pay for firewood if you live there. I'll let your father have more. Just bring some firewood."

When the family gathered together, Mrs. Chen discussed the matter with everyone, "I think it's better to let all the girls at home live with Huixin. First, they can help Huixin with some work, and secondly, they can come to this mountain." Maybe it’s really too cold in winter. Female babies are not as resistant to freezing as boys. Don’t get into trouble with the cold. You won’t regret it in the future. Just stay at home and learn to go hunting in the mountains in winter. . If our family can open up slowly next year, we will let you go to school. It will be better if you can read and read. "

The old man listened and nodded, "It's okay. These girls in our family can do it, and they are sensible. They are not the ones that are annoying. Jinghan and the others are close to Huixin, and they went to keep Huixin company and help along the way. We can't count on your mother-in-law and daughter-in-law to help take care of her for a few days after Hui Xin is born. Even if they take care of her, I won't worry about it. Let's just settle this matter. , Hui Xin can also agree. Let's bring some food over there. When we get something good at home, we can send some over there. We just can't let the children suffer. Boss, Third Brother, what do you think? "

Zhixin and Zhiming also agreed, and Xue's sisters-in-law had no objections. So it was decided to send the four girls to Huixin and wait until next month for Wenhan and Wencheng to live there as well.

"I think, let's save some money quickly, and then buy a house in the town. The children are getting older, and it is more convenient for them to study in the town. Besides, we can't live in this mountain forever. It snows heavily in winter. It's covered, and it'll be fine even if everyone goes down the mountain. It'll be just in time to come back up in February next year." The old man sat there and began to think about the future.

Now that she had decided to go to town, Mrs. Chen quickly led Mrs. Xue and Mrs. Zhu to pack up all the children's clothes and bedding. Children grow up quickly, and some of last year’s clothes were too small, so I quickly bought a few more clothes. Waiting until October 12th, Zhixin drove an ox cart, pulling four girls, some luggage and food, and arrived at Tao Qingnian's house in the town.

Huixin had already heard what her eldest brother had said, and she had packed up her apartment. The four of them, Jinghan, lived in the west room of the upper room. When Wenhan and Wencheng arrived, they lived in the east wing, while the west wing was reserved for storing sundries.

Zhixin unloaded all the children's things from the car, talked to Huixin for a while, and then drove back. Jinghan and the others quickly packed up all their belongings. The house Huixin and the others bought came with furniture, which was very convenient. The bedding is folded and placed on top of the kang cabinet, and the clothes and other items are placed inside the cabinet, and that's it.

It was almost noon, so Jinghan and Jingya went directly to the kitchen to help Huixin prepare the meal.

I happened to come back for dinner at noon on the anniversary, and I was very happy to see Jinghan and the others coming. "Big brother only said that he wanted you to come over, but he didn't say what day it was. If I had known that I would come today, I should have bought some delicious food." Since moving, Qing Nian is worried about Huixin and comes back every day at noon. Look, and try not to go far away for medical treatment.

"Hurry up and eat. Jingya and the others cooked the meal today. I feel much more relaxed now." Huixin had a big belly and was really clumsy.

"This is because our father and mother love you so much that they sent all the nieces to our house to stay with you. Jingya, you guys are just like your own family here. You don't have to be restrained. I often go out to see people, your sister-in-law I'm really worried about being alone at home. Now, with you here, I don't have to worry all day long." Qingnian is sincerely grateful to his father-in-law and mother-in-law for being so considerate. After thinking about it, he realized that since he married Huixin, the Xu family had always been helping him, which made Qingnian feel touched and sad at the same time.

Jingya nodded and didn't say anything. However, Jingxian, who was a little bit smart, ran to Qingnian's side and said, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, we will definitely take good care of your little aunt. You can take good care of her outside." Seeing a doctor is a big deal. We are at home, so it’s no problem.” The six-year-old girl spoke like a grown-up.

Everyone laughed and chatted while eating. Huixin looked at her four nieces and couldn't help but rub her belly. It would be great if she could give birth to a girl as caring and lovely as them.

Jinghan and the others just settled down at Huixin's place. They had nothing to do every day except tidying up the house and cooking. The rest of the time was spent learning needlework from Huixin and Jingya. In a blink of an eye, the winter moon entered, and Wenhan and Wencheng also moved here. Now, in addition to Wenxuan and Wenchang, the children were gathered together in the town again.

With the addition of Wenhan and Wencheng, Qingnian felt more at ease. These two big boys were not short in stature and were also very strong. Now, even if you go out one day and can't come back, you don't have to worry about the whole family being at home. However, Qingnian still did not go to far away places for medical treatment, because Huixin was about to give birth, so how could he rest assured?

On the twenty-fifth day of the winter lunar month, Huixin felt uncomfortable in her stomach all morning, but she didn't pay much attention because there were still about ten days before delivery. After breakfast and sending Qingnian and Wenhan away, Huixin led the girls to do needlework in the house. By the time it was past midnight, I felt a sharp pain. Huixin clutched her stomach and looked a little ugly.

When Jinghan saw Huixin's appearance, she knew that her aunt was probably about to give birth. "Little aunt, do you have a stomachache?"

Huixin was already in severe pain, so she gritted her teeth and nodded.

These girls are now numb. At such a young age, how have they ever experienced a woman giving birth? Originally Mrs. Chen said she would come at the end of the month, but no one expected Huixin to give birth to the baby early?

After all, Jinghan has lived in two lives. Although she never gave birth to a child in her previous life, she still knows more. She quickly spread the bed and said, "Sister, help my little aunt lie down, and I will go find my brother-in-law. Jinghan "Wan, go and boil the water, and then take out the white cloth and other things we have prepared." After Jinghan said that, she ran out.

Jinghan trotted all the way to Renji Hall. It happened that Qingnian was about to go out before she left. Jinghan panted and came to Qingnian, "Sister-in-law, find the midwife quickly, my sister-in-law is about to give birth."

When Qingnian heard this, he quickly told the shopkeeper and ran out. The midwife had been found a long time ago, but I didn't expect Huixin to give birth early. Qingnian ran to the midwife and quickly invited the person to his home. Jinghan informed Qingnian and turned around to go home. She was worried that Jingya and the others were at home.

When she got home, Huixin was in severe pain. She lay on the kang and gritted her teeth to endure it. "Sister-in-law, don't worry. My sister-in-law has gone to find the midwife and will be back soon." Jinghan stepped forward to comfort Huixin.

While they were talking, Qingnian and the midwife also came back. The midwife was an old woman in her fifties. She was dressed very cleanly. As soon as she came in, she saw that the room was full of girls. "You little girls, please get out. This delivery room is not the place for you." After saying that, she got on the kang and gave birth to a child. Huixin checks her belly. "Well, the fetal position is fine, it's fine. Who in your family can help me? I can't handle this alone."