Recently, Mrs. Fang's appetite has been slightly off. Except for the vegetables that Xiaocao watered with Lingshi water, she vomited as soon as she ate other vegetables. Especially meat and seafood should not be touched at all. Xiaocao is very aware of the importance of a balanced diet for the fetus, and eating vegetables alone is definitely not enough. In order to let the godmother eat some meat, Xiaocao almost broke her heart.
Xiao Shitou stayed at home because Rongxuan Academy put up bookshelves. Last week, he received a letter from Jingcheng Han's brother to the academy. In the letter, Zhao Han briefly wrote about his life in Beijing. His grandfather had already left for the frontier and served as a general to lead the three armies. He and his father stayed in Beijing for the time being. The most mentioned in the letter are the memories of life in Dongshan Village, and the scene of hunting, barbecue and cooking fish soup with their siblings...
Hearing the second sister nagging that her mother-in-law should not be a bit dirty, Xiao Shitou suddenly had a flash of inspiration and said, "Second sister, do you still remember the secret base that brother Han took us to?" The secret base was set up by the second sister in the valley As for the name, Xiao Shitou thinks it is quite vivid, and has always called that valley by that.
Xiaocao wondered in her mind whether she should try some hot and sour appetizing food. The pickled fish dish should be good, but their family didn't pickle the pickled vegetables, so grandma's should have them. The godmother likes to eat sour, so the pickled fish should taste good to her. When the time comes, slice the fish thinly and dip it in water. There shouldn’t be any fishy smell...
Hearing Xiao Shitou's words, she said casually: "What? You want to go to the valley to play? When the second sister is free, I will definitely take you there... You should go to Wenshu first!"
"It's not that I want to play! Do you still remember the little white fish in the stream in the valley? The meat is so tender that it melts in your mouth, maybe Aunt Fang can eat it!" Little Shitou felt that he was underestimated.
He's not the little rock he used to be, okay? He is now a student in the Enlightenment Class of Rongxuan Academy, how could he only want to play? However, even if he was beaten to death, he would not admit it. He also missed that valley, the taste of barbecue at that time, and the deliciousness of the little white fish...
When Yu Xiaocao heard it, she immediately gave Xiaoshi a thumbs up: "This proposal is feasible! As expected, I have studied for half a year, and my brain is turning faster than mine! Let's go to the secret base and catch more small fish. .The weather is too hot recently, and parents have to worry about building a house, which has obviously reduced a lot. The small white fish is delicious and nutritious, let's catch more and come back to make soup!"
It's not too late, if you leave now, you can come back to make lunch for your godmother! Xiaocao was carrying the earthen jar, and took the little stone that Dianer Dianer followed, and walked towards the mountain forest.
In the early morning, there is a cool breeze, and the trees in Xishan are verdant and luxuriant in summer. Walking in the dense forest does not feel the heat of the hot summer. After passing through the forest, sister and brother Xiaocao came to a mountain wall covered with green vines. That's right, the secret base Xiaocao sister and brother mentioned is behind this green vine.
Pulling aside the dense green vines, a cave as tall as half a person appeared in front of the siblings. The cave became wider and wider as you walked in. Later, even if an adult stood up, he could not touch the stone wall on the top of the cave. After walking for about a quarter of an hour, three branches appeared in the cave. They chose the one on the far right, and after walking for a while, the eyes suddenly opened up, giving people a feeling that the willows are dark and the flowers are bright.
This is the valley that Zhao Han once took Xiaocao siblings to. With gurgling water, blooming flowers, and because of the peculiar terrain, surrounded by mountains, the temperature is a little lower than outside, so it is a good place to escape the summer heat.
"If it wasn't for the fact that the cave was too narrow and difficult to pass through at the beginning, I would have taken my godmother here to escape the summer heat! My godmother will definitely like the scenery here!" Yu Xiaocao's mood also became more comfortable because of the colorful scenery in front of her. cheer up.
While talking, a snow-white hare stopped not far from the siblings, staring at the two strange intruders with ruby eyes. Little Shitou cast aside all the restraints in the academy and regained his original nature. With a cry of joy, he chased after the hare, and his laughter echoed in the valley.
Yu Xiaocao asked Xiao Butianshi to investigate the surrounding area, but found no beasts capable of hurting people, so he let his younger brother have fun in the valley. She came to the clear stream and looked down for the fish swimming in the crevices of the rocks.
This kind of small white fish seems to be a specialty of this valley, and Xiaocao has never seen it elsewhere. The little white fish is about two or three inches long, with a slender body and is covered in snow white. It swims very lightly and quickly, and it is impossible for ordinary people to catch it.
Xiaocao put the jar filled with Lingshi water into the stream, waiting to catch white fish in the urn. Soon, the nearby little white fish sensed the aura in the tank and slowly gathered together. Xiaocaojian Valley is full of prosperity, and all kinds of exotic flowers are hidden in it. The godmother who comes from a famous family should like it. She decided to fold some bouquets back and put them in the vases in the godmother's room. There were also some that she thought were good, and she dug out the roots to see if they could be transplanted back!
Although Xiaocao doesn't know much about flowers and plants, she still has the basic appreciation ability. She dug up a plant that should be a camellia, and two plants that looked like orchids, and sprinkled some Lingshi water on the roots, and the survival rate was higher.
Back at the stream, there were already a lot of small white fish gathered in the earthen pot. If they got out of the water, they should be at least two or three catties! I don't know if the godmother can eat it, so let's catch these and go back first! Looking at the weather, they had been out for almost an hour, and with the journey back, they arrived home just in time for lunch.
Xiaocao was about to call back the little brother who was playing crazy, Xiaoshi seemed to have a telepathy with her, and rushed out from the grass as tall as a person, holding the stupid white rabbit who was not afraid of people, grinning Opened his mouth and said happily: "Second sister, look! I caught this rabbit! Go back and raise it with the few rabbits at home. Look at this rabbit's fur is snow white, spun into thread and woven into a vest, it must be So warm and beautiful!"
This little guy still remembers what Xiaocao said last winter! At that time there was no family separation, and the siblings were dressed in rags, unable to withstand the cold in the north. Xiao Shitou suffered from chilblains on his hands and feet. Xiao Cao scalded his feet with hot water over and over again. Rabbits, spun into threads from rabbit hair, wove him gloves, socks, and vests. Unexpectedly, more than half a year has passed, and the little guy is still thinking about it!
"Okay! This rabbit has thicker fur. Take good care of it. By winter, you should be able to collect enough rabbit fur to weave vests and socks." Xiaocao hugged the earthen pot and led the way to the outside of the valley.
Suddenly, there was a rustling sound from the grass not far away, and the little stone said cheerfully: "Could it be a rabbit again, I'll go and see..."
"Come back!!" Xiaocao's voice became more emphatic. Because Xiaobutianshi reminded her that a gray wolf appeared within its range of perception. Unexpectedly, there are really ferocious beasts in this valley. They were lucky enough not to encounter them before!
Xiao Shitou had never seen the second sister speak so harshly before, he stopped, turned around and looked at the second sister suspiciously. Behind him, the movement in the grass got closer. Xiaocao strode over, took his younger brother's hand, and ran towards the exit of the valley.
The gray wolf had already spotted the siblings and quickly chased after them. Weeds are overgrown in the valley, and the place where there is no grass is covered with stones. There is no so-called road at all. How can Xiaocao's speed compare to that of a four-legged wolf? Soon, the two were chased by Gray Wolf.
The gray wolf jumped over the siblings and landed in front of them. With its tail drooping, it sized up the siblings with a pair of green eyes.
Yu Xiaocao protected her younger brother behind her, watching the big bad wolf nervously. This wolf didn't look vicious, it looked similar to a gray-haired and white-faced husky, and there was no vicious look in its eyes, it just stood in front of the two of them and looked at them quietly.
[Don't be afraid! You are contaminated with my aura, and the animal's perception is more acute. It should have found it following the aura. My aura, you may have noticed, can make animals feel good about you and depend on you. Your silly roe deer and little gray donkey are the best proof! This wolf will not attack you, but it is hard to say that it is reluctant to let you go! ] There was a hint of schadenfreude in Xiaobutianshi's voice.
The wolf looked at Xiaocao quietly for a while, as if he was sure that the feeling that made him close was emanating from her, so he took a few steps forward lightly, and was less than two meters away from Xiaocao.
Xiao Shitou hugged the rabbit in his arms tightly in fear, but still remembered that he was a man and should protect his sister. He took a step forward, trying to block Xiaocao behind him, but unfortunately he was not tall enough. what to do? Let the wolf eat him, and give the second sister time to escape.
With a trembling voice, Xiaoshi whispered: "Second sister, I'll block it, you...you go..."
Yu Xiaocao was moved in her heart, Xiao Shitou is only six years old, but he has such courage, he really deserves to be her younger brother. Xiaocao carefully observed the gray wolf. It did not mean to attack them, but it blocked the only way they had to go home, watching them motionless.
"Uh...Mr. Gray Wolf, if you can understand what I'm saying, please step aside? We're going home..." Yu Xiaocao felt that based on past experience, the wolf should be able to understand what she meant.
"Second Sister, it doesn't understand your words! I'll stop it, you go away... we siblings, we can't both stay here..." Little Shitou showed the courage of a little man, and once again sacrificed his life to protect his sister.
[You give it a few drops of my bath water, and it will be like a silly roe deer, and its favorability for you will increase, even if you leave, it will not attack you anymore!]Xiaobutianshi couldn't help reminding. How did it follow such a stupid master, as stupid as a stupid roe deer!
Xiaocao thought for a while, took out a bottle of spirit stone liquid from her bosom, sprinkled a few drops on her palm, and slowly stretched it towards Gray Wolf.
[Tsk tsk... You actually dare to feed Lingshi water with your hands, you're not afraid that wolves will bite your hand off!]Xiao Butianshi said in a teasing tone.
"Isn't there you? Could it be that my master is in danger, and you will just sit back and watch?" Xiaocao said so, but she was still quite uneasy.
Xiao Butianshi rolled his eyes: Master is so smart once in a while! Indeed, until it was restored to its prime, it was one with her, and of course it would not harm its master.
Little Shitou was about to pull back his sister's outstretched hand, but was surprised to find that Gray Wolf was licking his second sister's palm with his tongue like a dog raised by his grandfather, and his eyes narrowed, as if he was enjoying it.