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The morning sun is very energetic, without the heat of noon or the twilight of dusk. When the golden sunshine falls on the fingertips, people's mood is the same as seeing the golden rice in the field.
The small village at the foot of the mountain is remote but not isolated. Adults working hard in the fields, children laughing and playing outside their homes, the sounds of cattle, sheep, chickens and dogs, plus the occasional chirping of birds, create a beautiful autumn scene.
The surrounding distant mountains look misty. Although it is not famous, it exudes a charming style under the sunshine. Taking a deep breath of fresh air will make you feel much better.
The small village is lively.
The small village is also quiet.
The sounds of people and animals cannot cover up the quiet atmosphere of the small village itself. Just like a nouveau riche, no matter how he dresses up, he can't hide his unconnotated nature.
The sound of the bell completely broke the peace.
The villages are located near the mountains and are clustered together. The only way to the outside world is the way a person walks out. It's very narrow and not easy to walk on. Six years ago, the Bai family spent money to build this road, and it was now about five feet long. This also benefits the village, allowing some oxcarts to pass through to purchase or sell some things in other towns.
Because of this road, the village escaped from being isolated for thousands of years and slowly became connected to the outside world. However, because the location of the village is too remote, almost no outsiders come.
But now, stepping on the broken sunshine and sloping green grass, a carriage swayed in. There were two wind chimes tied in front of the carriage, which made tinkling sounds as the carriage swayed. In front of the carriage, a lazy young man was leaning on the carriage seat, without flicking his whip, and allowed the tall horse to move forward.
The road was crooked, and with this carriage, under the watchful eyes of the adults in the fields, they slowly arrived at the village gate. The carriage stopped automatically. There was nothing I could do. As soon as I arrived at the village, I looked up and saw that the roofs stood against the mountains and were gathered together. There are only narrow alleys between the houses. And although the mountain is not steep, it is impossible to get in. This horse is also spiritual, and it is so lazy that it will never take another step.
The young man smiled slightly, jumped off the horse, opened the carriage door, and helped the two beautiful women inside out.
A lot of people have gathered at the entrance of the village, mostly children. As soon as the two women came out, they heard a lot of exclamations and gasps. The faces of several young boys who had just begun to fall in love suddenly turned red, and they looked at the two women without blinking. The adults were not much better either. Only the children, who were still naked, quickly realized what was going on, but for some unknown reason, they were no longer as noisy as usual.
Among adults, most are women who work at home. People from the small village quickly gathered around. They stared at the two women for a few times, compared them secretly in their minds, and then sighed helplessly. There is no way, the gap is too big to deceive yourself. Especially those who were younger and more beautiful but not yet married, they first looked at them with eyes like hungry tigers, then gradually dimmed, and in the end, they covered their faces with their hands and returned home in shame.
After looking at the two women, I finally noticed the boy who looked like a groom. It didn't matter at this sight, it immediately attracted the souls of the women present. There is such a handsome and extraordinary young man in this world. If I had met him back then, I would definitely not have chosen the dead guy in my family. This idea is probably the common aspiration of women. But naturally they won't think that if you are willing to marry, someone else may not be willing to marry you!
"What a handsome girl, from the Zhang family. Seeing how your daughter is blushing, I'm afraid she might be tempted."
"Bah, my daughter is married to someone, so don't talk nonsense. I see you staring at me non-stop. I'm not afraid of your family's abuse. I'll go back and beat you!"
"That baby is so handsome. Hey, I wish I were twenty years younger."
"Stop being so pretty. You are twenty years younger and you look like this. How can anyone like you?"
"That girl is so handsome. It would be great if my dog could marry such a wife."
"Li family, you are really not ashamed. How lucky is your dog to marry such a fairy-like person?"
"Why, why is my dog not so lucky? Don't all the girls in the village like my dog?"
"Just brag, who likes your dog? If that's the case, why isn't he married yet? He's almost 20, right? Our family is one year younger than you, and we already have a third girl."
This kind of low-pitched discussion was quietly circulated among the three aunts and the sixth aunt. Although the sound was not loud, the three people in the car could hear it clearly.
The young man was of course Xiao Yueye. He smiled bitterly, feeling for the first time that being too good at kung fu was not a good thing. Rourou and Murong Yufeng, who were standing to his left and right, covered their mouths and smiled. Murong Yufeng said jokingly: "Xiao Lang, I see that many girls are attracted to you. How about hooking up with two of them?"
Their smile seemed ordinary to Xiao Yueye, but to others, it was like a fire in the cold winter. The boy's heart suddenly became hot, and he looked at Rourou and Rourou with stupid eyes.
Xiao Yueye noticed their appearance and shook her head, helpless, but there was unavoidably some perseverance on her face. What does it mean to have your wife being looked at like this by someone else
Rourou and Murong Yufeng looked at each other and smiled. Regarding Xiao Yueye's reaction, the two women felt sweet in their hearts. The two of them stopped laughing, tightened their faces, and then held Xiao Yueye's arms from left to right.
This move made it clear to others that the famous girl has an owner. No matter how simple these country boys are, they still know this meaning. Suddenly, the hearts of several young people were broken into pieces, and they walked home dejectedly, waiting for the comfort of several other girls who were also downcast.
Three people, the man is handsome and the woman is pretty. Xiao Yueye wore a blue robe and looked tall, handsome and masculine. Rou Rou is fond of plain things, and she wears a simple white long skirt, which is dyed with elegant plum blossoms, making it look elegant and gentle. Murong Yufeng loved goose yellow, and this long dress with a royal cut made her charming but elegant.
The big tree at the entrance of the village had fallen a lot of leaves. At this moment, a gust of wind blew the fallen leaves flying. The sun was positioned just right, causing the big tree to form a shadow, covering the three of them. The little bits of broken light fell from the branches, shining on Xiao Yueye and the other three like elves between heaven and earth. Coupled with the BMW car behind them, the three of them seemed like immortals who were suddenly moved by mortal hearts and landed in the world of mortals.
There were more and more people watching, and there were dozens of households in the village. Something happened at the entrance of the village, and it quickly spread throughout the village. More and more people came to watch the excitement. Even in the fields outside, many people left behind their hoes and sickles and hurried back.
No matter how thick-skinned Xiao Yueye is, it still feels uncomfortable to be surrounded by so many people. He smiled, cupped his hands around, and then said to a man who seemed to have some status: "Brother, the three of us went out to play and got lost for a while. I wonder if it's convenient for us to take a rest. ,eat something."
The man was wearing short sleeves, revealing his dark and muscular muscles. He is not as simple and honest as ordinary rural people, but there is a shrewd air between his brows. After listening to Xiao Yueye's words, he wiped away his sweat and asked with a somewhat unsteady breath: "Get lost so early in the morning?"
Xiao Yueye's expression did not change, and her panic was no different than after a meal: "My husband and I couldn't find the road last night, so we had to spend the night in the carriage. Today we have been heading east along the way, and we happened to see the village. of smoke.”
Xiao Yueye's words were very flawed. The village cooks in the morning, and most days it's still dark. How can you see the smoke in the distance? What's more, there are green mountains and dense woods nearby, so how can you see the smoke
But the suspicion on this man's face disappeared. He looked at Xiao Yueye and the others a few more times and smiled. No matter how smart he is, he is still just an ordinary country boy. He didn't hear any flaws in Xiao Yueye's nonsense. And this man is not stupid. The three people in front of him are all wearing silk and satin. Looking at the carriage behind, this can only be owned by rich people! The young rice shop master he knew, who was said to be the richest in the town, was not as well-dressed as anyone else!
So he quickly estimated that the three people in front of him might be the young master and his wife from some family who came out to play. In this case, it is normal for them to get lost. In this area, it is indeed difficult for foreigners to find their way.
"Oh, young master, if you don't mind, you can come to my house. Although you can't bring out anything good, you can still get some simple food."
Xiao Yueye raised his eyebrows imperceptibly. From the way this man spoke, it seemed that he had studied. It's organized and has a formal feel.
He smiled: "Then I'll trouble this big brother. My surname is Xiao. I don't know what I call my big brother?"
Xiao Yueye stretched out her hand, and the man was obviously stunned. He didn't expect that the rich young master in front of him could be so approachable. He hurriedly wiped his hands on his clothes several times before holding Xiao Yueye's hand: "My name is Lu Jian."
"Oh, hello, Brother 6. I'm sorry to trouble you. Is it okay if we leave our carriage at the entrance of the village?"
Lu Jian hurriedly waved his hand: "Don't worry, it's no problem. People in our village are very simple and won't touch your things."
He seemed to have some authority in the village and waved everyone away. At the same time, a half-year-old boy was found and ordered: "Amao, go and tell the children in the village that the carriage is not allowed to be touched, you know? Those wild boys, if anyone touches the guests' things, you beat him."
That Amao must be the king of children. After hearing this, he nodded hurriedly, then took a peek at Murong Yufeng, and ran away with a red face. Rourou covered her mouth, smiled, and pinched Murong Yufeng. The latter rolled his eyes at her angrily and pinched her hands behind his back.
A woman came over shyly and looked at Xiao Yueye and the others curiously, but then quickly turned her gaze away and looked at Lu Jian.
"Master Xiao, this is my wife. These are Master Xiao and his two wives."
The woman didn't look too old, but she was quieter and more dignified than the other women in the village. She smiled at Xiao Yueye and the others, nodded, and regarded it as a courtesy.
Xiao Yueye and the other three also nodded to indicate.
"Hello brother Lu, hello sister-in-law Lu."
Lu Jian's home is on the inside of the village. Through small talk, Xiao Yueye learned that Lu Jian was the son of the village chief. He has read books, no wonder he is much more refined than other people in the village. After his wife got married, she followed her husband in reading and writing, so her temperament was much more dignified than other villagers. In the village, only Lu Jian's family is literate, and Lu Jian's father is the village chief. When he was young, he went out to work for several years and was "well-informed." So the village elected him as the village chief. He was very prestigious in the entire Lingrang Village.
"Here we are, Mr. Xiao, this is Luoju."
Xiao Yueye nodded and smiled. Compared with the homes of other villagers, the houses of the 6th family are much larger. The inside is a typical rural house, with a main house plus east and west wings, and outside is a yard surrounded by fences. In rural areas, land is not as valuable as in modern society. But only people with a wealthy family can build a big house. Most people, in order to save money, don’t build a very big house. Therefore, the house of the 6th family is considered a "luxury house" in the entire village.
However, the most eye-catching ones are not the six. It was a manor not far to the west of the 6th house. It's hard to imagine how such an elegant manor could appear here. Just like standing out from the flock of chickens, the 6 family is the big rooster, and the manor is the crane.
That should be the Bai family's manor.
Xiao Yueye exchanged glances with Rourou Yufeng beside her, and pointed at the manor pretending not to know and asked: "Brother Lu, who lives in that manor? It was actually built here."
Turning to look at the manor, Lu Jian and his wife's expressions changed. Xiao Yueye noticed that Lu Jian's face was full of regret, and there was also an indescribable smell, like, like, guilt! Yes, I really feel guilty! But why does he have this expression on his face? Xiao Yueye's heart suddenly thought, it seemed that there was something going on in the Bai family's affairs!
As for the sixth wife's expression, it was much more normal. Most of it was fear, and a small part showed regret. It seems that although she followed her husband to learn books and understand reason, the set of ideas passed down in her bones for thousands of years still prevailed.
Originally, my daughter's family had always believed a lot in the stories of these gods and ghosts. In particular, women attach great importance to their families and children, so even if they have poems and books in their belly, they would rather believe in these ghosts and gods to prevent their family from being put in any danger.
This kind of mentality can only be described as helpless, or pitiful.
"Oh, no one has lived in that manor for a long time."
Gently pushing open the fence door, a big gray dog ran in and barked several times at Xiao Yueye and the others. Lu Jian kicked it, and the big dog whimpered, spun in circles, and stopped barking.
Xiao Yueye glanced around and saw that there were chickens and geese in the yard, swinging around in a swaggering manner. There are several areas enclosed by fences, where some vegetables are grown. A cow was tied to a pillar on the west side, lying lazily on the ground, its tail swaying.
An old woman was holding a dustpan with some rice in it, and was about to feed the chickens. Seeing Xiao Yueye and his party, there was a look of surprise in their eyes and they walked over slowly.
"San'er, who are these three?"
"Oh, mother. These are Mr. Xiao and his wife, guests of our house."
Xiao Yueye and Rourou Yufeng hurriedly bent down to salute. The old man waved his hands repeatedly, showing a simple smile. He didn't know where to move his hands, so he could only say repeatedly: "Come in quickly, come in the house quickly."
Following Lu Jian, Xiao Yueye and his party entered the house in the east wing. It was very ordinary inside, with no precious items or decorations. The incense table, tables, chairs, and a few simple cabinets are the facilities of the outhouse. The room next to it was separated by a curtain and was probably a sleeping place.
"The place is simple, don't dislike it!" Looking at the darkness of his house and the brightness of Xiao Yueye and the other three, Lu gradually felt a little embarrassed.
Xiao Yueye showed a bright smile, blocked Lu Jian's hand that he wanted to wipe, and simply sat down. So did Rourou and Murong Yufeng. Their actions immediately won the joy of Lu Jian and his wife. If Xiao Yueye had come up with the score, I'm afraid Lu Jian wouldn't say anything, but he would be very conflicted in his heart.
"Shan'er mother, go get some water and some food on the way. Mr. Xiao and the others probably haven't eaten since last night." Lu Jian hurriedly ordered, and his wife responded and went out of the house. .
Xiao Yueye's nonsense words were unexpectedly remembered by Lu Jian. His actions made Xiao Yueye and the others feel quite uncomfortable. People really treat you as a guest, but they have ulterior motives, hey.
Lu Jian and Xiao Yueye chatted casually for a while, and a little guy's head stuck out from the outside. His dark eyes stared straight at Xiao Yueye and the others.
Lu Jian waved his hand and let him in. The little guy was a little timid and was picked up by Lu Jian: "Mr. Xiao, this is my son, Lu Xiaoshan. He is seven years old this year. He is usually very naughty, but I don't know why he is so good today. Xiaoshan, say hello to Mr. Xiao. !”
The little guy didn't speak. He stared at Xiao Yueye, then looked at Rourou and Murong Yufeng. After looking at them for a long time, he said with a smile, "Dad, are they the immortals everyone talks about?"
Lu Jian was stunned for a moment, then laughed. Xiao Yueye and the other three were dumbfounded.
"Don't talk nonsense. What did dad usually teach you?" Lu Jian slapped the little guy on the butt, then patted him and said: "Go, take the cow out to feed grass, don't run around, you know?"
The little guy nodded obediently, held his fingers in his mouth, glanced at Xiao Yueye again, and then ran away.
"Brother Lu, your son is quite well-behaved."
"Haha, as long as he doesn't cause trouble, I'll be happy." Lu Jian smiled, but couldn't hide the happiness in his eyes. As a parent, how can you not be happy when you hear other people praising your son
Just as he was talking, Lu Jian's mother came in with several bowls of water. Behind her was a middle-aged woman, who was fat and wearing a large floral skirt. She was looking at Xiao Yueye and the other two people.
"Mom, why are you here?" Lu Jian stood up hurriedly, took the water from his mother's hand, and frowned at the woman behind him.
"Who is this?" Xiao Yueye felt a little uncomfortable being looked at so unscrupulously.
"Oh, this is my sister-in-law. Sister-in-law, why are you here?" Lu Jian frowned slightly, and it seemed that he didn't have a good impression of this sister-in-law.
Lu Jian's mother said hurriedly: "I asked my little sister to come over and help me work this morning."
Lu Jian's sister-in-law had a loud voice and the unique sharpness of rural women: "There really are such handsome people in this world! I, Aunt Wu, have lived for most of my life, and this is the first time I have seen him! He is very handsome. If he were I'm twenty years younger, so I definitely won't choose the short-lived guy from our family."
Her unabashed slang made Lu Jianzhi frown, and his tone became much deeper: "Sister-in-law, this is a guest, please pay attention."
Lu Jian's sister-in-law nodded nonchalantly: "I know, San'er, you are good at everything else, but this is the same as your father. I'm just complimenting you, right? Little brother. Hey. Hey, why are these two girls so pretty? Look at their faces, just like those peeled eggs. Hey, I, Aunt Wu, am also old. I thought I would not be inferior to my little girls when I was young!"
Xiao Yueye and Rourou Yufeng looked at each other. Seeing Lu Jian's increasingly frowning brows, they finally understood what it means that every family has a sutra that is difficult to recite. This little sister-in-law spoke without losing her breath. Just seeing her chattering non-stop, Lu Jian's face almost turned dark.
Xiao Yueye and the other two couldn't say anything, so they could only let it go. Fortunately, Lu Jian's mother gave the girl from the Lu family a tug, and the latter took back her saliva.
"No more, no more. Drink water, drink water."
Xiao Yueye secretly thought, you should be the one drinking water, right? I wasted so much saliva, why should I replenish it
After a while, Lu Jian's wife came in with rice. She said a little embarrassedly: "Mr. Xiao, we only have some porridge and pickles at home. I boiled three eggs. You can just order them."
Xiao Yueye waved her hands and didn't care. He is not the kind of rich kid who can't endure hardship. And he was really hungry. There was no food in the carriage. After thanking her, Xiao Yueye picked up the chopsticks and started eating, saying it was delicious.
Rourou smiled lightly, thanked Lu Jian's wife before picking up the bowls and chopsticks. Although Murong Yufeng is a princess, she has not had the same temper as before after following Xiao Yueye for so long. Although the porridge is simple, it is what people want. Moreover, Murong Yufeng also heard Xiao Yueye say that ordinary people would only exchange eggs for money and would not bear to eat them. The Lu family boiled three eggs for themselves at once, which was already very hospitable. This can be seen from Aunt Lu Jian's expression.
Seeing Xiao Yueye and the other three eating big mouthfuls, they didn't feel disgusted at all. Lu Jian's family felt very comfortable. Lu Jian smiled and said: "Master Xiao, you eat first. If you need anything, just tell my wife. If you are tired, the bedroom is next door. I am still busy in the fields, so I will leave first."
Xiao Yueye swallowed the food in her mouth and nodded quickly.
Lu Jian gave a few more instructions to his wife, asking her to cook more dishes for lunch, and then left in a hurry.
The girl from the Lu family wanted to say something, but Lu Jian's mother called her to go to work, so she had no choice but to leave.
After Xiao Yueye and the others finished eating, Lu Jian's wife smiled and put away the bowls and chopsticks. Xiao Yueye sighed and said, "That little girl is so enthusiastic."
Wife 6 smiled softly: "Don't be offended, young master. My sister-in-law, because her husband passed away early, she was a little lonely, so she talked a lot. In fact, she is a very nice person and has no ill intentions."
"I know, but I'm just too passionate and can't stand it."
The 6th wife burst out laughing: "My husband is a little annoyed because my sister-in-law doesn't cover her mouth. Many people in the village are afraid of my sister-in-law's mouth! Mr. Xiao, you can rest. I have to take care of my father-in-law, so I will leave first." ”
"please!"
Lu's wife suddenly stopped at the door, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "If the young master wants to rest, um, cover him with a quilt."
Xiao Yueye was confused by these words.
After the whole family left, Rourou and Murong Yufeng spoke. They had all read the Women's Commandments, although they were influenced by Xiao Yueye and didn't care much about it. But in front of outsiders, Xiao Yueye still takes the lead and usually doesn't speak.
"That little girl from the Lu family really couldn't bear it. If I hadn't used my strength secretly, she would have spitted all over my face." Murong Yufeng took a long breath and shook her head.
"That sister-in-law is straightforward, but a little pinched. Don't worry about it, sister." Rourou said with a chuckle.
The Lu family seems to be dominated by Lu Jian. Although he is a farm man, he has studied etiquette with his father since he was a child, so he is very disgusted with his sister-in-law's disrespectful words and deeds. Moreover, the sister-in-law of the Lu family has been unclear with several men in the village since her husband's death, which makes Lu Jian very dissatisfied. In addition, Lu's sister-in-law often comes to the house to find Lu's wife, and Lu's mother chats about the problems between the east's parents and the west's family, so he puts on such an expression towards his sister-in-law. But looking at the appearance of the Lu family's sister-in-law, it was obvious that she was not aware of this at all.
"Hey, sir, you said she is obviously Lu Jian's sister-in-law, why do you call yourself Aunt Wu?"
After taking a sip of water, Xiao Yueye rolled her eyes and said, "Maybe her husband's surname is Wu?"
Rourou stood at the door, took a look at the scene in the courtyard, and suddenly sighed: "If it weren't for the Bai family siblings, I would never believe that these simple villagers would cruelly want to burn two children to death."
Xiao Yueye hugged her and sat down: "Everyone has a different side. Just like country people are simple, but country people will turn around for a piece of cake, and soon they will quarrel with others until they are red-faced, yelling, and so on. They may kill someone for a house, but they may also try their best to help someone because of a stranger, so it depends on how you look at it.”
"Yes, sister. Besides, we don't know what the secret is in this matter, so don't rush to sigh. As my husband said, there is no right or wrong, no right and wrong in this matter. Some , just helpless and regretful," Murong Yufeng also advised.
"Don't worry," Rourou smiled at the two of them: "I'm fine, I just can't believe it."
"Okay, don't think about it so much. I didn't sleep well last night and went down the mountain early in the morning. Let's go in and refresh ourselves for a while. I think if we wait a while, we may be asked a lot of things we don't know. Woolen cloth!"
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