On the tall haystack, the village chief asked loudly.
"Bao'er of the Zhou family, you also studied at Huai'an Academy. Do you know that such a thing exists?"
Sitting on his father's neck, Zhou Baoer licked the maltose on his hand and nodded happily.
"Grandpa, village chief, yes. I heard that the two of them work together to achieve success, and many people like them."
The village chief nodded and continued to ask under everyone's expectant eyes.
"Then can they increase grain yields in the fields?"
"of course, "
Zhou Baoer nodded again and replied with a smile.
"And I heard that there will be many, many more."
When she said this, she stretched out her arms and made a big gesture.
After hearing this, the village chief nodded with satisfaction and asked everyone again.
"What do you think about this matter? Raise your hands if you agree."
Following the sound of rushing, many people raised their hands and looked at the village chief with longing expressions.
The village chief smiled, nodded, and sighed.
"It seems that there are so many people who agree!"
Someone yelled and said.
"We believe in Bao'er. If she says there is, then there must be. Even if there is not, then there must be."
"The Zhou family's baby is a lucky star. She brought great blessings from her mother's womb. Over the years, there is nothing she has wanted!"
"I asked why Bao'er is so lucky. It turns out she is a witch! After all, witches are much more mysterious than ordinary people like us."
“…”
Everyone said one sentence after another, making the three Zhou brothers blush with anger.
Zhou Dalang looked around and shouted.
"Everyone, our Bao'er is still a child, what can she know?"
On the contrary, Wu Meili was particularly confident in her eldest granddaughter. No matter what the situation is, Zhou Baoer says it will be done.
Zhou Dalang's words made others dissatisfied, and they all retorted. Who doesn’t know that Zhou Baoer has had so many blessings over the years
In fact, this is thanks to Wu Meili going out to show off from time to time, which makes other people's ears get calloused.
However, at the same time, everyone also has a certain understanding of Zhou Baoer. I think she is a blessed child and can bring blessings to everyone.
It has to be said that Wu Meili's brainwashing work day after day has finally paid off.
Zhou Dalang became even more unhappy and said to everyone in a very stern tone.
"Everyone should think carefully and don't believe our Bao'er unconditionally. She is still so young and doesn't understand anything. Sometimes she just believes what others say. If this thing is not true, you are not allowed to come. Make trouble for our Bao'er. Otherwise, don't blame our Zhou family for being rude."
As soon as he finished speaking, someone said in a joking tone.
"I said, Da Lang, you are your Bao'er's father. How can you not believe in your Bao'er? Who doesn't know how good Bao'er is?"
"Anyway, we still say the same thing. If Bao'er says there is, then there must be."
"You just believe in Bao'er. In fact, I believe in her too. This child is so lucky. When she wants to eat fish, the fish in the river will jump to the bank in front of her. Others can catch them if they want. Not even."
"Speaking of this, I also remembered something. When Bao'er was little, she was playing by herself under a tree. I saw with my own eyes a gray rabbit running out of nowhere and bumping into her. On that tree, I fainted and passed out."
“…”
The discussion was in full swing, and Wu Meili participated in it appropriately, once again showing off or brainwashing everyone.
If nothing else, the child Bao'er is just a treasure, there is nothing wrong with him.
The three brothers of the Zhou family looked very ugly. If there were really two witches, it would be better to say that everything would be happy. If not, then Bao'er will definitely become the object of everyone's anger.
But some things really cannot be stopped by just a few people. They could only watch helplessly as people who had not agreed at first agreed, and finally the village chief announced.
"Now that everyone has almost agreed, I will go and reply to the people from Huai'an Academy. I will let people notify you when the witches come down. It's time to disperse now. Everyone should go back and have a good rest."
On the way back with his family, Zhou Dalang was still very angry. What kind of thing is this? Why did Baoer get pushed to the forefront
After reading books for these years, he still knows one thing: the trees that stand tall in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. In other words, the chisel that comes out is the first to die.
Wu Meili disagreed with this and said carelessly.
"Boss, second child, third child, why are you worried about this? You have to believe Bao'er, she said it will be there, and it will definitely not be without it."
Here it comes again, Mom’s weird trust in Bao’er.
The three brothers looked at me and I looked at you, and they all sighed.
The third child, who was the youngest after all, stood up and said tentatively.
"Eldest brother, second brother, then again, we also have to believe in Bao'er! Bao'er, she will never lie to us, right, Bao'er?"
The last sentence was said by Zhou Lang to Zhou Baoer.
Zhou Baoer nodded with a smile and said.
"Third uncle, you have to believe me after all! We are a family, and I won't lie to you."
Zhou Dalang sighed and said helplessly.
"We are not afraid that you will lie to me, but that you will be deceived. Others believe you. If the final conclusion is wrong, the fault will be yours. When the time comes, we will be outnumbered and we will not be able to help you even if we want to. . ”
Zhou Baoer smiled and replied disapprovingly.
"Dad, you and your second and third uncles really underestimate me. I will not be deceived by anyone."
Zhou Erlang cautiously opened his mouth and said.
"Bao'er, there are always exceptions."
Zhou Baoer replied confidently: "I have never been an exception."
Such words choked all the three brothers of the Zhou family.
After a long time, Zhou Dalang said with a sigh.
"Bao'er, don't be too confident or too proud. Sooner or later, you will regret your current choice."
Before she finished speaking, Wu Meili slapped her down and said angrily.
"What do you, a father, say? Do you ever speak like this? Remember, Bao'er is a blessing to our whole family. This will never happen."
Zhou Erlang was extremely helpless, and this feeling came over again. We are all a family, why does mother trust Baoer so much
Zhou Baoer curled his lips aggrievedly and said dissatisfiedly.
"Dad, why do you always look down on me so much? I will not be deceived, and no one can deceive me."
Wu Meili slapped each of her three sons and said with a look of hatred.
"Have you not been able to believe in our Bao'er's blessing after so many years of living?"
Zhou Dalang retorted without thinking, saying it very tactfully.
"Mom, that might be just a coincidence."
Wu Meili raised her nose and raised her eyes, and said with an unhappy look on her face.
"Once is a coincidence, twice is a coincidence, three times is still a coincidence? If you say this, who would believe it?"
Zhou Dalang looked at others, whether it was his wife who was sharing the same bed with him or his brothers from the same mother, and secretly shook his head.
He didn't know how many times he sighed and finally expressed his worries.
"Mom, I actually know this. I'm just worried that one day, Bao'er will suddenly lose this blessing? If at that time, she still thinks she is blessed, what will she do with her future life?"
Wu Meili frowned and slapped her again. It doesn't hurt at all, it's just a bit embarrassing.
"You don't have to worry about this kind of thing. As long as I live, I will never let Bao'er's blessing disappear."
As soon as these words were said, not to mention Zhou Dalang, even the second, third and eldest daughter-in-law He Hua were shocked.
Zhou Dalang opened his eyes wide and asked in disbelief
"Mom, what do you want to do?"
Wu Meili waved her hand, rolled her eyes and said.
"Look what you are saying, what can I do?"
Zhou Dalang was anxious and asked again.
"But mother, didn't you say you wouldn't let Bao'er's blessing disappear?"
Wu Meili glared at her boss, moved her lips impatiently, and explained.
"What do you think I'm going to do? I won't do that kind of evil thing. You have listened to so many stories since you were a child. Don't you understand that most of the legendary stories about changing one's fate against the will of heaven? Is there no good result? I am just an ordinary person. I have so many abilities, but I can’t do things like go against the will of heaven and change my destiny.”
After everyone heard this, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
At this moment, Wu Meili said with a confused look.
"Going against nature and changing one's destiny means not doing good things, right?"
Of course that's not what he meant. The three brothers of the Zhou family did not say it clearly. Instead, they nodded and told Wu Meili that this was what he meant.
Wu Meili was satisfied and continued.
"You have listened to so many stories, haven't you got a message from those stories? As long as you do good deeds and gain the trust of the people, let the people spontaneously set up longevity plaques at home. Individuals can be blessed.”
As soon as the three brothers of the Zhou family and the daughter-in-law Hehua heard such words, they quickly searched for this aspect in their minds. They thought for a long time and finally came to the conclusion that such a thing really existed.
In fact, let alone such legendary stories, even folk have similar sayings.
-Good man rewarded.
At this time, the family has new problems, so how should they do good things
To do bad things is easy, just destroy it. As long as you have the intention, anyone can do bad things.
But doing good deeds seems really not that simple!
Zhou Dalang was carrying his precious daughter on his back, hesitating in his heart, and finally tentatively uttered a word.
"Enbridge Pavement?"
Zhou Erlang shook his head immediately and retorted.
"Brother, our family doesn't have that much money, so we can't do it."
Zhou Lang frowned and thought for a while, and then said the same thing.
"I heard that rich people can give porridge, but our family doesn't have that much savings, so we can't do it."
Lotus's sentence expresses everyone's thoughts.
"so what should I do now?"
Including Wu Meili, everyone except Zhou Baoer shook their heads.
Zhou Baoer swallowed all the maltose in his hand and said without hesitation under the stunned looks of everyone.
"Dad, Third Uncle, what you said is of little use."
Everyone was stunned, Zhou Lang blinked in confusion and asked.
"Bao'er, we didn't try it, how do you know it's useless?"
Zhou Baoer smiled slightly and said confidently.
"Third uncle, do you still need to ask? I just know it! And I'm not saying it's useless, it's just that it's not very useful."
Everyone nodded, indicating that they understood.
Zhou Baoer looked at his family condescendingly and then spoke.
"Grandma, mother, father, second uncle, third uncle, you don't have to worry about this matter. I have already made a plan."
After Zhou Lang pondered for a moment, he was the first to ask.
"Bao'er, tell me honestly, what do you want to do?"
Zhou Baoer winked and said with a smile.
"You will know when the time comes, but we will keep it a secret for now."
"How do you know so much?"
Zhou Lang pursed his lips and asked again.
"Did someone tell you?"
Zhou Baoer shook his head and replied with a smile.
"No, Third Uncle, I knew it innately."
"How can it be?"
Zhou Lang shouted in shock.
Wu Meili slapped him in the face and said in a bad tone.
"Is this impossible? Have you forgotten that our baby has Su Hui?"
Zhou Lang curled his lips in grievance and muttered softly.
"Don't you mean that you don't remember the memories of your previous life and don't know anything?"
Zhou Baoer thought for a while and replied with a smile.
"Third uncle, I don't remember the memories of my previous life, but I also know some knowledge for no reason. This knowledge is engraved in my bones like instinct, and I can't forget it even if I want to."
Zhou Lang ouched and asked dubiously.
"Is there still such a thing these days?"
Zhou Baoer looked at his third uncle calmly and said.
"as big as World, nothing is nonexistent."
Zhou Lang pretended to sigh helplessly and responded.
"As expected of a miko, I really believed you."
Zhou Baoer blinked slightly and asked.
"Grandma, what is a miko?"
Wu Meili replied: "People like you are witches."
Zhou Baoer pouted in confusion and said.
"But we are not witches! We are just a group of talented and capable people. We can only call them geniuses."
Wu Meili smiled slightly and replied.
"This is what you think, but in the eyes of ordinary people like us, you are witches."
"Mom is right, Bao'er, you are a witch. The reason why you don't know that you are a witch is actually because no one tells others that they are a witch all day long."
Zhou Erlang smiled and said:
"When you grow up, you will know that you are actually a miko. But that's okay, we will have more ways to set up a female household for you in the future. Miko are different from ordinary people, unless they marry a wizard or a commoner miko Marry an ordinary man from a noble family, otherwise he will have a female household."
Zhou Baoer pouted his mouth in disgust, when he was unhappy.
"Second uncle, you are serious. I'm still so young. What can I say about getting married?"
Zhou Lang pursed his lips and smiled, then continued.
"Don't be embarrassed, everyone will have such a day, it's just a matter of sooner or later."
Zhou Baoer curled his lips and said again.
"I don't want to get married and have children. I want to stay with grandma all my life."
Zhou Zuorang said in surprise: "Of course it is possible, just set up a female household. Our family will not let you get married."
Zhou Baoer said again angrily.
"Second uncle, what I'm saying is that I don't want to get married and have children. I'm enough on my own."
Zhou Erlang laughed and said disapprovingly.
"You silly boy, what are you talking about?"
Zhou Baoer touched his forehead and sighed, speaking like a little adult.
"I'm telling the truth. If you don't get married, you won't get married."
Zhou Erlang nodded and said in a joking tone.
"Okay, okay, you won't get married. When you grow up, you will know how stupid what you said is."
Zhou Baoer became even more angry and asked helplessly.
"How could I be stupid for saying this? How could someone as smart as me be stupid?"
Zhou Erlang chuckled, and although he looked a little wretched, he still said mysteriously.
"Little baby! When you grow up, you will know how wonderful it is to be with the person you like."
Wu Meili patted Zhou Lang on the back and said disgustedly.
"Bao'er hasn't figured it out yet, why are you telling him this? I think you are usually quite honest, but the result is not decent at all."
Zhou Lang jumped out at this time and said jokingly.
"I think the second brother must miss the second sister-in-law. He is waiting to go back to Huai'an Academy to talk to the second sister-in-law!"
Zhou Zuorang pushed Lao San and said proudly.
"Third brother, go to hell. When will you find me a younger sibling? When you do, you will know what a joy it is to have a wife."
Zhou Lang made a sound, looking disapproving.
"We'll talk about my daughter-in-law later. I haven't found a mutually agreeable person yet. And the most important thing now is the imperial examination. I can't waste my time on this."
Zhou Erlang helplessly spread his hands and said.
"You're so particular, so work hard and try to come back as a scholar."
Zhou Lang rolled his eyes and said with a smile.
"Don't be so unambitious. If you want to take the exam, just come back as a Jinshi."
Zhou Erlang laughed, patted Lao San on the shoulder and said.
"It's good that you have this ambition, but you also need to have this ability. As the elder brother, I really hope that you can pass the Jinshi exam and change the appearance of our family."
Zhou Lang nodded solemnly and said with a serious face.
"Second brother, please don't worry, I will definitely do it."
As the words came out of his mouth, he also breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. This level finally passed. His mother diverted her attention and did not urge him to find a wife as before.
When the family returned home, the already setting sun was about to set.
At this time, people from one family after another came to the small courtyard, talking with smiles on their faces.
As they talked, everyone turned the topic to Bao'er.
"It turns out that Bao'er is a witch, no wonder she's so powerful."
"Actually, I have already had some doubts. How can ordinary people be so powerful?"
"Look at Bao'er, one person has completed the workload of our family for several days. It's really amazing."
"Aunt Zhou, we really envy you! There is actually a witch in the family."
"Sister-in-law Zhou once said that Bao'er was born extraordinary and would have great fortunes in the future. I didn't believe it before, but now I believe it. Witches are the most loved and admired by everyone no matter where they are and no matter what era they are in. .”
"Oh my, after hearing what you said, I also want to have a miko in our family. Miko, how powerful! I don't ask for much, I just want her to be half as powerful as Bao'er."
“…”
From right to left, Wu Meili's forehead had veins popping out. She looked around, sneered, and said mockingly.
"Even if your family has a witch, are you willing to raise it? When Bao'er was born, no, it can be said that until now, she eats a lot, even more than the strong laborers in our family. Again If you put a girl in your family, are you willing to raise her day after day?"
When someone heard such words, his mood suddenly became not so good, and he retorted.
"Sister-in-law Zhou, what are you talking about? Of course we will raise them. After all, they are our children. They must be fed, clothed, and have a destination!"
Wu Meili glanced at the other party and nodded secretly. This man treats his children and grandchildren quite well. Although he is a bit partial to boys, he does not treat girls too harshly.
But now was not the time to talk about that, so she continued.
"I tell you, if you want to have a miko in your family, it's best not to think about favoring boys over girls. If it's not good for girls, don't even think about having a miko in your family. Even if you have a miko, if you don't give her food, If you don't give her something to drink and let her starve all day long, even if she is a born miko, her ability will disappear in the torture day after day. Even if it does not disappear, do you think a miko would still be willing to grow up in such a family? Do you want to help you? As long as they reveal their identities, most of them are nobles from aristocratic families, they will be taken over and trained like noble daughters. You have also heard the stories, and it is not like this has never happened before. By the way, You should also be kind to your daughters-in-law and give them more good food. Without a good body, you will never be able to give birth to a witch. Look at my eldest daughter-in-law, how healthy she is! She didn’t even have a baby after staying in the mountains for half a year. Question. Only a body as good as hers can have the ability to give birth to a witch. Don’t even think about a witch. The possibility is even lower than a witch. Our village only has witches, but not even a wizard... "
Zhou Baoer watched quietly from the side, with a smile flashing from time to time in his eyes.
She could foresee that in the days to come, the girls and wives in the village would be much better off.
As it gets darker, the family leaves. But some people stayed, and stayed until the end.
Zhou Baoer knew these people and she helped them.