Traversing, catch a general and go home to farm

After entrusting the servants of Wu Ji's capital branch and the General's Mansion to Li Zheng, it's time to leave.

The carriage back to Zhou County had just driven out of the gate of the capital when Lin Rui proposed to part.

Uncle Chen parked the carriage in a secluded place, and walked away consciously, leaving space for the people who were reluctant to say goodbye.

Wu Ziyu solemnly stuffed the ring into Lin Rui's hands, told Lin Rui in detail how to use the ring and what was in it, and gave him all kinds of instructions, hoping that he would return safely.

"Ziqi, it is your duty as a soldier to protect your home and country. As your partner, I will not and cannot stop you. However, this trip is dangerous all the way, I don't ask you to be unscathed, but for my sake , and for our children and our family, please come back alive!"

Lin Rui took him into his arms, ignored Wu Nan who was still watching, and kissed those chattering lips fiercely, as if he wanted to split him into his belly, and never separate them from each other again , In this way, wherever he is, he will be there.

"Hmm!" Before the last breath of air in his lungs was exhausted, Wu Ziyu pushed him away vigorously, breathing in fresh oxygen, with tears in his eyes, making people want to bully him again.

Lin Rui pecked a few more times, and then said: "A Yu, I'm sorry, pregnancy is so hard, but I can't accompany you to watch the child grow up. I am not a qualified husband, nor a qualified father. .”

Wu Ziyu sighed: "Ziqi, a country is a country, and a country is a family. I can tell which is more important. To tell you the truth, if it is not because of having a child, I will follow you this time. I will go. I am also a man. As long as my motherland needs me, I will definitely devote myself to it. And I think that every child hopes to have a heroic father who can protect the child from wind and rain and use his broad shoulders And the unyielding backbone props up a world that can run freely. I can't be everyone's hero, so I only give them a stable home, and you have such ability, you will be the hero of the country, and my children and I will Proud of you! So, go ahead and do it boldly, we will support you. Now, if you don’t believe me, ask Xiao Nan if you are his pride?” Then he pulled Xiao Nan in front of him and asked him to answer.

Wu Nan blinked and showed an innocent smile. He opened both hands to Lin Rui, and Lin Rui naturally knelt down and hugged him.Wu Nan said: "Father, Xiao Nan knew that you were going to fight bad guys. My mother said, those bad guys have caused many, many children to lose their father and mother, and made them hungry and have no clothes to wear. It is really abominable! Dad , you must teach them a lesson, so that they dare not bully others. When Xiao Nan grows up, she will be like Dad, helping more children beat bad guys away!"

Lin Rui laughed, and said softly to Wu Nan: "Xiao Nan is a good boy, don't worry, Dad will definitely drive away all the bad guys, so that they will never dare to bully children again. Xiao Nan also has to listen to her mother, and Xiao Nan is already a child. You are a little man, you have to help daddy take care of mommy, you know?"

Wu Nan nodded seriously.

"It's getting late, Ziqi, you go!" Seeing that Zhu Yuyang had been waiting on the side of the road with his horse for a long time, no matter how reluctant he was, Wu Ziyu could only hold back and reminded.

Lin Rui kissed Wu Nan and Wu Ziyu's cheeks respectively, and said goodbye solemnly and affectionately: "A Yu, wait for me to come back!"

Wu Ziyu smiled: "Okay, I'll wait for your triumphant return!"

"treasure!"

"treasure!"

The sun at noon is just right, and it is projected through the treetops to the ground, forming a mottled light and shadow.In front of the line of sight, a man in a red cloak is driving a black steed, galloping away, the air flow formed by the fast running, lifts up the cloak, like a fire, and is about to burn all the sins!

Fresh clothes and angry horses, just like in the past! It's just that one is meeting and the other is parting.Between the two, they have experienced too much, and they have formed the deepest bond in the world long ago. A short separation is just a deepening agent for emotions!

No one thought that after Lin Rui left, there was no news for two whole months.It was almost the end of the new year, the weather was terribly cold, and the raging winds brought layers of black clouds, making it clear that a blizzard was brewing.

The 23rd of the twelfth lunar month is a small year, and from this day on, it really enters the stage of Chinese New Year.According to the custom, from the 23rd to the [-]th of the new year, there are different things to do every day.As the proverb goes:

"On the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, send Grandpa Zao to the blue sky, the heavens say good things, and the lower realms send auspiciousness;

On the 24th of the twelfth lunar month, cut off the couplets and write words on them, paste the couplets on the paper, and make the couplets red and auspicious;

On the 25th of the twelfth lunar month, wipe and sweep and look for brooms. Men, women and children work together to rummage through boxes and cabinets to remove dust;

On the 26th of the twelfth lunar month, put on the basket and cut the meat, make New Year’s dishes and steam tribute, steaming, frying and frying;

On the 27th of the twelfth lunar month, close the door and wash from head to toe, the clothes are neat and clean, and we welcome the new year with joy;

On the 28th of the twelfth lunar month, every household cleans up, pastes the windows, cleans the glass, and relies on mothers-in-law for housework;

On the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, put the wine on the altar, Laobaigan, Zhuyeqing, loose wine does not need to be bottled;

On the 1th day of the twelfth lunar month, Jiaoer wraps up three baskets, and the whole family gathers together to celebrate the Spring Festival warmly. "[-]

The market days in Zhou County are set on the third and eighth days of each month, that is, the third, eighth, thirteenth, eighteenth, 23rd, and 28th of each month are market days, except for one month. It is the twelfth lunar month.The market in the twelfth lunar month will only be closed on the 23rd, and it will not be unsealed until the third day of the Lunar New Year.And 23 is not only a small year, but also a day to sacrifice to the Stove King, and it is also a day to collect new year's goods, so Zhou County is extremely lively on this day, with people coming and going in an endless stream.Although the market is extremely crowded, people are not impatient at all. They have happy smiles on their faces and are happy for the coming New Year.

At this time, Wu Ziyu was nearly five months pregnant, and her lower abdomen was already slightly swollen, so it was naturally impossible to buy new year's goods in person.Fortunately, Uncle Chen, the housekeeper of the General's Mansion, followed him back home. He has been with Lin Rui for many years. Judging from Lin Rui's temperament, Uncle Chen must be making arrangements for these terms and conditions during the holidays, and Uncle Chen's ability, Wu Ziyu has also seen a thing or two.So, with such an all-round butler by his side, Wu Ziyu felt at ease and left Uncle Chen fully responsible for the purchase of New Year's goods.

Wu Ji also decided to close the store on this day. As Wu Ji's boss, even if he had a thousand reluctances in his heart, Wu Ziyu had to be there to preside over the year-end bonus distribution.After finishing Wu Ji's work, he rushed back to Linjiacun without stopping, paid wages and bonuses to all the workers, and told them that they had worked hard and that they would be on vacation from today.

After finally finishing all this work, it was already afternoon, and Wu Ziyu was so tired that he lay motionless on the chair in the lobby.Wang Fulang came in with a plate of dishes and put them on the table of the Eight Immortals. Looking at him, he felt distressed and angry at the same time, and said: "You are also a person with two bodies now, even if you don't think about yourself, you have to think about your stomach." Let the children in the house think about it. Leave these trivial matters to you, Uncle Chen and Brother Xuan, so there is no need for you to do it yourself!"

Lin Hui's husband also came in with a dish, and when he heard this, he took the initiative to explain for Wu Ziyu: "Mum, after all, Wu Ji's store has not been open for a long time, and the first New Year, the boss Ayu, will not host it himself. It will be underestimated."

Wu Ziyu wailed: "Uncle, sister-in-law, you are right, I can't help it!"

Wang Fulang sighed: "It's hard for you too. Pregnancy is such a big deal, Ruizi can't be with you. You said that this battle is not going to be fought sooner or later, but you are fighting at this time. You want to make people have a restless New Year's Eve."

Wu Ziyu smiled: "Uncle, this war is inherently impermanent. How can we say when to fight? Just relax, Ziqi is not here, there are still you. Well, I am hungry, uncle So, can't we have dinner?"

Wang Fulang glared at him: "The Stove Lord hasn't eaten yet, but you want to eat it! You should be disobedient!" Even though he said that, his movements became even faster.Wu Ziyu believes that he will be able to have a gourmet feast in a short time.

On the 24th of the twelfth lunar month, as the only two teachers in the village, Lin Hui and Yun Qing were extremely busy.Almost all the families in the village begged to the door with red paper, and they were too embarrassed to refuse those from the village.After writing couplets one after another, his hands gradually became sore. Fortunately, Wu Ziyu couldn't stand it anymore, so he moved a table to help, and Hu Baichuan also felt sorry for Yun Qing, and took the initiative to share, which made the two of them breathe a sigh of relief.

On the 25th of the twelfth lunar month, the whole village began a big battle to remove dust. As a pregnant woman, Wu Ziyu was sent to take care of the children. As the children to take care of, one was Xiao Nan, and the other was Lin Hui's six-year-old child. I started to play with other children in the village.

On the 26th of the twelfth lunar month, Wang Fulang and Lin Hui's husband began to cook New Year's dishes, and Wu Ziyu finally received the first letter from Lin Rui from the battlefield. Well, let them not worry.

On the 27th of the twelfth lunar month, Wu Ziyu took a comfortable bath, put on new clothes, went out for a walk, saw Lin Lan and Qian Ning who were also wearing new clothes, and greeted them happily.Qian Ning is now eight months pregnant, and her belly is terribly big, as if it would burst at any moment. Wu Ziyu's heart skipped a beat when she saw it, and she couldn't help but think of her own appearance in seven months.

On the 28th of the twelfth lunar month, people in Linjia Village tore off the old window paper and replaced it with new ones. Some ingenious people also cut beautiful window grilles, adding a touch of style to the simple farmhouse.

On the 29th of the twelfth lunar month, this day is the world of half-grown children. Each of them carries bottles and cans full of delicious wine, and shuttles around the village. The strong aroma of wine spreads along with them, and soon makes people The whole village was drunk with the aroma of wine.

The [-]th day of the twelfth lunar month means that this year has finally come to an end, and the heavy snow that has been brewing for a long time has finally started to fall.The snowflakes were huge, fluttering like catkins and feathers, and soon the village was transformed into a world covered in silver.

"Auspicious snow heralds a good year, and there will be a bumper harvest in the coming year. It's a good omen!" The elderly man sat beside the charcoal fire and talked to his friends with a smile.

An old man echoed: "Yes, with Angkor's leadership, the village is really getting better and better. Otherwise, with this heavy snow, you and I don't know if we can survive until the fifteenth day! "

Another old man was not as relieved as they were, and said worriedly: "It's snowing too much, I'm afraid something will happen!"

The old man who spoke before said: "No matter what you do, they are all people who have half of their bodies buried in the soil. If you can enjoy one day's blessing, it is a day's blessing. Let the capable ones solve the rest!"