Red House Farm Stay

In the middle of the night, someone knocked on the door of the Leng family, and Ban'er was the first to run out to open the door. Seeing that it was the eldest daughter-in-law of the Leng family, he hurriedly asked, "Is she about to give birth?"

"Yes, Ban'er, hurry up and get the midwife." The eldest daughter-in-law's face was pale, and at this time, everyone in the Liu family also got up.

Grandma Liu put on her clothes and asked the eldest daughter-in-law of the Leng family, "It's activated now?"

"This child activated it in the middle of the night. She was too embarrassed to bother others and wanted to endure it until dawn. Fortunately, the mother heard the movement, so she knew it had already started." The eldest daughter-in-law hurried back after speaking.

Mrs. Liu helped Grandma Liu into the house, "Mother, don't worry, their family has a mother-in-law and a sister-in-law, they are all born and raised, and they know what to prepare. When we go, we will be confused."

"I know, I know. Don't worry about me, you go and see the child, I'll go back to the house by myself." Grandma Liu was still worried, and couldn't fall asleep when she got back to the house, half-sitting on the bed, listening to the movement outside.

Mrs. Liu went to the two children's room, heard the voices of the two children, and said through the door: "It's none of your business, sleep peacefully."

Ban'er had already made an agreement with someone who had a donkey cart, and he borrowed a donkey cart without any problems, and went to fetch the midwife and sent it to Leng's house.Mrs. Liu had been waiting for him at the door, and when the board said that the midwife had arrived, she patted her chest, "That's good."

"The midwife that I agreed with Leng's family was picked up by another family. I was so anxious that I couldn't help it. The people in the midwife's family pointed me to another one, and I went to pick it up. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been delayed for so long."

Ban'er was sweating all over quickly, and took a shower with his upper body naked from the water.Liu patted him angrily, "It's already autumn, I can't stand the cold."

Grandma Liu came out again when she heard the voice, and she hadn't fallen asleep at all.I heard that the original midwife didn't come, so I changed to another one, so I hurried around.

"How can this be good? The original midwife is a veteran of delivering babies for decades. It's such a coincidence that the people who came here don't know if it will work or not."

Ban'er couldn't answer, he was sweating all over in order to pick up a midwife today, a boy and a half, how could he know if she could do it.

"If you can't do it, you have to do it. There's Aunt Leng and her eldest daughter-in-law. It's okay, mother." Mrs. Liu tugged on Grandma Liu's sleeve tightly.

Grandma Liu narrowed her eyes slightly, and was about to turn around when she heard the sound of messy footsteps approaching. After washing the dishes, she quickly dodged and hid in the kitchen.

Aunt Leng pushed open the vacant courtyard door of Wang's house, and knelt down with a "plop" when she entered.

"Grandma, please, please help my daughter-in-law Ze Ze." Aunt Leng's legs were trembling, and the midwife came and said that the fetal position was not good, and the amniotic fluid flowed too much, so it might be difficult.The midwife that was promised earlier was taken to the county town, and it was not easy for Ban'er to quickly find a new one, so there was no time to change her.

Aunt Leng had no choice but to bite the bullet and come to beg Grandma Liu.

Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Leng have a good relationship, but at this moment, she tried her best to pull Mrs. Leng up, "Mother Leng, it's not like you don't know my mother's heart knot, aren't you poking her heart? Go there and find another midwife."

"I know, I know, grandma swore that she would never deliver another child again, and if she violated her oath, she would report it to her own children. I also knelt here today to swear, please listen to the gods and Buddhas all over the sky, if you really violate your oath All the consequences of this will be repaid on me, and I will bear it all. This life is not enough and I will pay it back in the next life. I only ask grandma for help, no matter what the result is, it is our fate, and I dare not blame anyone."

Aunt Leng was so out of breath from crying that she almost fainted.Liu Shi also shed tears. She is also a mother. Think about it with empathy, how can she bear it.But at the other end was her own mother, neither of them could bear to persuade them, so they had to cry even harder.

When Grandma Liu went to help Aunt Leng, she also burst into tears, "Forget it, let me walk with you."

"Hey, hey." Aunt Leng quickly got up and helped Grandma Liu to drive home.

Mrs. Liu was worried, so she followed suit.

Qing'er and Jia Zhuo lay on the edge of the window, watching Grandma Liu and Mrs. Liu follow Aunt Leng away, and then they looked at each other.

"What should I do?" Qing'er asked.

"We can't intervene in this matter, let's get up early to cook tomorrow, they must not have the energy to do this tomorrow." Jia Zhuo took Qing'er back to sleep, she didn't understand anything about women giving birth.

The only common sense is knowing that caesarean section is possible, but in this place where there is no anesthesia, no hemostasis, no sutures, and no anti-tetanus, this common sense is useless to a non-medical layman.

When Jia Zhuo and Qing'er were busy in the kitchen, the Leng family hadn't moved yet, and the two men from the Wang family also got up, but there were no two big men who ran to ask, so they had to wait at home restlessly.

"Uncle, let's make some red bean porridge. I guess Leng's family can't make breakfast, so let's make theirs too." Jia Zhuo asked Wang Gou'er, who was smoking a pipe outside.

"Do it." Wang Gou'er answered very readily.

The red bean porridge was boiled thick, and the omelette was baked, sprinkled with a small handful of chives, and when it was hot, the aroma "swelled" and diffused.For a farmer's family, it can be regarded as a very rich and luxurious breakfast.

"I'll send it to Leng's house." Jia Zhuo asked them to eat first, and then he took the blue rice to pretend to be delicious food, prepared side dishes, and went to Leng's house.

"I'll carry it to the door for you." Ban'er took the basket. It's not good for a man to enter the door of Leng's house at this time. He quickly carried it to the door of Leng's house, watched Jia Zhuo go in, and then went back.

It took Jia Zhuo a long time to go in, and Aunt Leng found out, seeing her come in with food, she thanked her repeatedly.

Mrs. Liu took the things and drove Jia Zhuo back, "This is not a place for a girl like you, go back quickly."

"What happened to little sister-in-law?" Jia Zhuo worried.

"Your grandma is here, don't worry." Liu's face was exhausted, how could she say these words to a child, and sent her back with a general sentence.

Wang Gou'er carried tools and food, "You can't delay the land in Xiaodongshan. Ban'er will take care of it at home, and if you have anything, please help."

There were only three children left in the family, and Qing'er was so nervous that she only ate one of her favorite omelets, pinching the hem of her clothes in a daze, asking Jia Zhuo from time to time, "Is the sister-in-law of the Leng family okay?"

"I heard that some women take a day or two to give birth, don't worry, everything will be fine." Jia Zhuo could only comfort her in this way, but in fact she was extremely nervous.

At noon, when Jia Zhuo was thinking about whether to deliver lunch, Mrs. Liu finally helped Grandma Liu back.The whole family went up to meet them, holding their arms, touching their hands, and looked at them worriedly.

"Give birth to a big fat boy, the daughter-in-law of the Leng family will suffer an old crime." Mrs. Liu's tired eyelids were fighting, Grandma Liu couldn't speak, she forced herself to come out, her eyes almost closed on.

Ban'er simply carried grandma on his back and went back to the house. As soon as he fell on the bed, he heard grandma snoring, obviously very tired.

Mrs. Liu also went back to the house to rest, and the three of them and their children breathed a sigh of relief.After a while, the eldest sister-in-law of Leng's family came, knowing that grandma and Mrs. Liu had fallen asleep, she was not allowed to call them, she just put down a basket full of things, and thanked her endlessly.

Ban'er picked up the things, Jia Zhuo sent her out, Qing'er asked in a low voice, "When can we see our little nephew?"

"I'll pick you up to see it in a few days." The eldest daughter-in-law of the Leng family touched the heads of the two of them and thanked them, "I still wanted to send us porridge in the morning, thank you so much, and only Grandma Liu's You can raise such a sensible girl."

"It's right to help each other." Jia Zhuo was polite, and brought Qing'er back. The two yawned in unison. They were exhausted from the day.

"Hurry up and go to bed, I'll be watching." Ban'er was chopping firewood in the yard, and drove the two sisters back to the house to rest.

This time I slept until sunset, when Wang Gou'er came back from the field, and Mrs. Liu woke up first.Then I patted the two children to get up, and then went back to sleep, they probably wouldn't be able to fall asleep at night.Grandma woke up when she heard the movement, and went to the kitchen to see that there was a whole chopping board with flat food.

"It's all from Leng's family." Ban'er said.

"You're all hungry, hurry up and boil some water to eat." Grandma Liu hasn't eaten anything seriously all day, so she's really hungry right now.

The whole family went to eat flat food in the main room, and Jia Zhuo carefully took a bite. Dumplings in this era are precious things, and it is rare to eat them once, so they should not be wolfed down.

"I heard that the Leng family gave birth to a son." Wang Gou'er asked.

"A fat boy who weighs seven catties is really embarrassing. The fetus is in a horizontal position. If the mother hadn't risked her life, she would have died twice. The midwife was so frightened that she was shaking all over, saying that she had never seen such a thing. It was a scary thing. In the end, it was her who beat mother up."

Although Mrs. Liu had two children, from midnight last night to most of the day today, seeing pots of blood pouring out, her legs were so frightened that her legs went limp.Before leaving, he glanced at the young daughter-in-law of the Leng family, and felt that her face was as pale as paper, and she didn't know if she was better now.

"If it weren't for the midwife, I wouldn't have the courage." Grandma Liu's spirit is still not good. After all, she is old and has consumed so much energy. Unlike young people, she can make up for it after a night's sleep.

"Anyway, the mother-in-law of the Leng family seems to be protecting them all the time. Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence that she had a difficult labor on one end, and we went back to Liu's village on the other end." If the Wang family is still in Xianghe Village, I really don't know what will happen today, Liu The more he thinks about it, the more he thinks it's a coincidence.

"It's just a peck and a drink." What Ban'er said reminded Grandma Liu of the past.

"Old sister of the Leng family, she finally feels at ease in the underground." After finishing speaking, she ate up the flat food in the bowl, drank some soup, and prepared to wash up before going to sleep.

The others have been asleep for most of the day, and now they can't sleep anymore.Wang Gou'er knocked on his pipe and said, "I see that the corn in the field is almost ready. Tomorrow, Xiaozhuo will go and see if he can receive the first batch."

"Hey, so fast." Liu Shi was startled.

"It's not too soon. Those placed at the end of February will be collected in early June, and those placed in mid-June will be collected in mid-September. It takes only three months. I will go and have a look tomorrow, and by the way, tell Mr. Jiu to see what he plans to do. How to harvest.” Jia Zhuo read the book, in fact, it can be harvested in seventy or eighty days, but there are a lot of pesticides and fertilizers in modern society, but there are no here, so the growth is slower.

Although I knew it before, and even watched the corn growing in the field, everyone still felt incredible.

Jia Zhuo went to the field the next day to have a look. The corn had grown very firm and was not too small.So according to what I said in advance, I went over the mountain to find Mr. Jiu.

Jiu Gongzi didn't live in Xiaodongshan these few days, but went to his sister's house in Wannian County.The steward recognized Jia Zhuo, politely asked her to sit down, and called the servant girl from Mr. Ninth's room to come out and talk with her.

When the maid came out, both of them were startled.Wan Qing hurriedly stepped forward to give a blessing, "So it's Miss Xiao Zhuo who came."

"You don't have to be like this. I heard that the Liu family returned the deed of selling their lives. You are no longer a slave. Everyone is the same. Just call me Xiaozhuo." A lady who is not a lady, a servant who has not been a servant for a long time, counting, there is no difference between everyone.

Wan Qing looked miserable and sighed, "How can I be like a girl? I'm alone and have no means of earning a living. I can do nothing but be a servant. The magistrate's wife takes pity on me and takes me in. I will weed The title ring to report. This is probably my life."

"You are lucky after all. You have met a good man. Judging by your current complexion, I know that you have lived a good life." To be honest, if you only talk about clothing, now Wan Qing is more particular about three points than Jia Zhuo.In addition, how old is Jia Zhuo, and she has already started to dress up. The grass flowers on her head, the silver lilacs on her ears and eyes, and the gold-plated bracelets on her wrists, just looking at these, Jia Zhuo looks more and more pure.

Wan Qing's face froze, and she lowered her head, "Finally there is a place where I can live and live in peace, to accommodate the humble life of a servant."

Jia Zhuo found out that she really didn't like Wan Qing. When this girl spoke, there was a strong pessimistic atmosphere.No matter what happy things I said to her, it was like hitting cotton with a fist.

"Do you know when the ninth son will come back?" Since I don't know the timing, there is no need to talk about it.

Wan Qing didn't expect Jia Zhuo's face to change so quickly, she was also taken aback, and then said: "Miss also knows about the Ninth Young Master."

"What's the matter with the ninth son?" Jia Zhuo really didn't know.

"Well, the Cha family chose a marriage for the ninth son, and the ninth son got angry and begged his wife to refuse him." Wanyan frowned slightly, and he didn't know what he was worried about.

"Oh, this is a good thing. For a rich family like the Cha family, it is impossible to marry him without salt. It must be a well-known Shuyuan." Jia Zhuo has no interest in the marriage of the ninth son, and only wants to know about corn. He still can't take it.

"That's what I said, but I can't decide sooner or later. It's no wonder he is unhappy when he is not at home. Even though the girl has frequent contacts with the young master, she also advises him that things will be smooth and smooth. Don't hurt me." own body."

"Why should I persuade him, and I think he is in good health, so I can only be angry with others, and others can't be angry with him. You can send someone to go for me, and say that the goods that paid the deposit last time can be delivered , and ask him when he will pick it up."

Jia Zhuo thought to himself, the next time he meets Wan Qing, he needs to be a little more obedient, and explain why he is here at the beginning, and don't exchange pleasantries.I don't know where this exchange of greetings will go.

"Young lady is really capable, no wonder Jiu Gongzi often praises her." Wan Qing lowered her head slightly so that no one could see her expression, but the handkerchief in her hand was twisted tightly.

"He will praise me? Don't cover it up for him. It's obvious that he is hiding behind his back and scolding me very happily." Jia Zhuo rubbed his nose, unable to imagine his stinky face, what kind of expression would he have when he praised someone.

Take your leave and go back, tell Wang Gou'er to wait for two more days, and it won't be too late to pick it up after the ninth master answers.

When I went back, I saw a pile of presents. It turned out that the natal family of the young daughter-in-law of the Leng family had come. Knowing that it was Grandma Liu who rescued their mother and son, they bought four-color gift boxes and came to the door to thank them personally.

"Both families are kind people, and this day will be more and more prosperous." Grandma Liu's spirit is still not good, and she starts to squint her eyes as she speaks.

"Grandma, do you have any discomfort?" Jia Zhuo was very worried that she would hurt her vitality.

"Don't worry, grandma is just tired, just take a rest." As he spoke, he fell asleep again.

Now Jia Zhuo was really in a hurry, and turned to look at Mrs. Liu, "Auntie, let's go to the medicine hall and buy a few bottles of health-replenishing pills for grandma."

"Mother..." Ban'er carried his grandmother back to the house, and when he came back, he opened his mouth and looked at Mrs. Liu.

"What are you looking at? This is my mother. Can I not feel bad? Buy it, I will buy it tomorrow." Liu gave everyone a blank look and muttered, as if she was the only villain in the whole family.

When Mrs. Liu went to the county seat, she simply took two maids with her and told her grandma's symptoms. The doctor who was attending the consultation was delighted, "It's okay, but I'm suddenly tired and can't recover for a while. Eat more and sleep more, so I can rest. That's all. If the family can't rest assured, it would be good to take a few bottles of Rongyang's pills or plasters and eat them until winter."

"Whatever we want, we just want to buy some pills to go back." Jia Zhuo hurriedly said.

"The new ganoderma lucidum health cream is a good thing. Take a spoonful a day, and your hands and feet won't get cold in winter. I just don't know..." After speaking, he looked at the plainly dressed peasant woman with two children, Can such a family afford it?

"I want this." Jia Zhuo didn't even think about it, she was too worried about Grandma Liu, like a life-saving straw, no matter what she had to hold on tightly and dare not let go.

"Five taels of silver." Mrs. Liu cried out as soon as she heard the price, five taels, enough for the family to spend for half a year.

"Okay, buy it." Seeing the two children looking up at her with pleading eyes, they said helplessly, "It's not like I don't want to buy it, so why don't you let me complain."

"Pfft..." Someone laughed from behind, and when he heard the sound, Jia Zhuo knew who it was without turning his head.

When he turned his head back, he couldn't help feeling a little resentful, and when he saw Xiao Cai, he greeted her excitedly.

"Greetings to Miss Xiaozhuo and Miss Qing'er. Our wife has a headache. The young master came out to buy medicine for her. I didn't expect to meet him here, but someone is not good."

Xiao Cai's mouth was very sharp, and she twittered clearly.

"Talky, I don't know whose girl it is." Jiu Gongzi glared at Xiao Cai, but he didn't show any strength, Xiao Cai just stuck out her tongue and shrank behind Jiu Gongzi, not too scared.

Coughing twice, the Ninth Young Master cupped his hands and saluted Liu Shi, so frightened that Liu Shi hurriedly hid aside, but he didn't dare to accept it.

"You guys, who's sick?" As soon as the Ninth Young Master asked, Xiao Cai covered her mouth, trying not to let herself laugh out loud.

"Grandma's spirit is a little weak, buy some nourishing medicinal materials to make up for it. When the ninth son will go back, I know you are busy, but the corn in the field can't wait."

Jia Zhuo went to his house early yesterday morning to report the letter. It stands to reason that Xiaodongshan is not far from the county seat, so there should be a reply on the same day.It has been dragged on until today, and I still ran into him in the county, which made Jia Zhuo feel that this person is really unreliable.The colorful sweet peppers sold well before, probably all thanks to the steward.

"The corn can be harvested, why did you say it now." When the ninth young master heard this, he immediately regained his energy.

Both of them said "Huh" at the same time.

"No one notified you?" Jia Zhuo asked in disbelief.

"Who did you call to notify me?" Ninth Young Master also didn't understand, who dared to stop his news, must be impatient.

"Let's not talk about this for now, it's almost ready to be collected. You can go to the field tomorrow to have a look." Jia Zhuo didn't want to get involved in other people's family affairs, so as not to be taken for a raft and not know.

"Hmm." Young Master Jiu was still thinking about who blocked his message, and nodded indiscriminately when he heard the words, and the two families parted ways in the pharmacy.

"Let's go back to Xiaodongshan." Jiu Gongzi left without any prelude.

Xiao Cai was startled, "But, I didn't clean up anything. I didn't tell Mrs. Madam. Besides, Madam is still waiting for the medicine you bought."

"She is angry with me, she doesn't need any medicine, just buy a few boxes of beauty pills and go home." Ninth Young Master really bought a bunch of beauty pills, threw them all to Xiaocai, and rode by himself Ma, Xiaoxiao left.

"Don't talk about packing your things in the future, the young master should not think about these things." The uncle who drove the carriage lost his horse, so he asked Xiao Cai to stand in place to take care of the carriage, and then he went back and took the horse to harness the carriage.

"I see. These are things we should consider as slaves. Let's hurry back to pack our luggage, bid farewell to the master and wife for the young master, and then go after the young master."

Seeing what Xiaocai said, the uncle driving the car laughed, "Fifth Miss is used to being a good girl, and the maids who come out of the house are really smarter than those from outside."

The uncle driving the car came from the old house of the Zha family to serve the ninth young master, even the wife should politely call him Uncle Feng, so Xiao Cai dared not neglect him.Now he was exaggerating, and his smiling eyes narrowed.