[Gone with the Wind] Back to the beginning

It had been a week since Scarlett woke up, recovered from her illness, and was allowed to get out of bed.

Today's Ellen is described as thin and preoccupied, working hard all day to produce more supplies to support the Confederacy.Scarlett didn't want her mother to work too hard, so she wanted Ellen to accompany her more because she was sick and coquettish, but the result was that Ellen continued to work after she fell asleep. Scarlett had no choice but to stop pestering her .

Su Ailun has also been able to help Ellen. Although in Scarlett's view, this younger sister's contribution is really limited, but it would be good for Su Ailun to understand the situation at home, so as to save her from complaining all day long.Scarlett hadn't forgotten that in the late period of the war in her previous life, Su Ailun yelled all day long to go out in a carriage to visit her neighbors regardless of her family's situation.By the way, Karin should be able to help too, right?Her patriotism was much more sincere than the two sisters... Of course, the most important thing was to convince Gerald about the cotton.

Scarlett was allowed to leave the room that day and went to the table to eat.Steaming food was placed on a clean white tablecloth.Scarlett couldn't help swallowing when she saw large pieces of sweet potatoes topped with butter, a stack of buckwheat cakes dripping with syrup, and a large bowl of broth with ham floating in it.To be honest, the food was not as rich as it was before the war. Sweet rolls, omelets, fried chicken, chocolate layer cake, and carrot dipping cream all disappeared from the table, but Scarlett was still happy with them.Mammy knew that her little darling had a big appetite after Charles' death, and his meal was almost half that of the black slave.Such an inappropriate appetite, of course, made Mammy talk about it for a long time, but Scarlett paid no attention to it, thinking only of how to persuade Gerald.

At the dinner table, Gerald's loud voice rang out as usual, Ellen listened wearily and gently, the two sisters whispered, and Scarlett concentrated on her food.

"...Little Sally of the Munroes married Joe Fontaine. The marriage was quiet, and Joe went back to Virginia the next day, and the girl didn't even have a 'second court'! No visits or dances after the wedding. But who cares about these things! Joe is a good soldier—by the way, the Tarleton brothers are back, and they greeted you two days ago, Scarlett."

The twin brothers?Scarlett froze for a moment, her memory was too long, and she only met a few times after rebirth, she felt a little strange for a while.The pair of red-haired brothers once pursued her, and later died in battle like other soldiers...

Scarlett shook her head, trying her best to put on an air of interest: "They haven't left yet, have they? I'll have a good chat with them later."

Ellen said gently: "Not yet, baby. You can get along with them for a while." Although Charles is dead, the daughter is going to marry.The red-haired twin brothers are suitable candidates in Ellen's eyes.

After Scarlett understood what Ellen meant, she felt sleepy and didn't want to go: "But Mom, you are too tired and overworked..."

Sure enough, in her mother's heart, she should marry such a southern man: rich in chivalry, loyal and brave, cheerful and generous, kind and tolerant.Thinking of how difficult it would be for her mother to accept Rhett in the future, Scarlett felt a headache—speaking of which, she already missed Rhett a little after seeing her for a week.Missing his proud and happy black eyes, full and clear lips, tough facial contours, humorous speech, shrewd practical mind, and courage to act... Scarlett felt lost for a while. .Not only to worry about the war, but also to think about the lost lover, Scarlett really felt that she was not enough.

She was thinking about something, but Gerald's loud voice didn't stop:

". . . the Quartermaster Corps is lousy right now! Corrupt and misappropriating, monthly demands are increasing. Jefferson Davis is treacherous and stupid--Irish? Well, he's just as nasty!" he said, pissed off He slapped the table, "I am willing to work for the Yankees for a few rewards!"

Scarlett was so amused to hear that Papa had been complimenting Davis last month.But in an instant she had a flash of inspiration, and she echoed: "Yes, Dad. I heard people say that in Atlanta."

"What did they say?" Gerald was immediately excited.

Scarlett's mind raced to lie:

"Well... they all said that the money donated to the army to buy military uniforms and medicines was all embezzled by others, and many people said that the soldiers wrote letters and came back saying that they didn't have enough food and clothing...Of course, Mr. Some southerners are upright, it’s just that a few scum have mixed in.” These words made her want to smile wryly, but Gerald nodded when she heard it, “Dad, the soldiers have worked so hard, we can do more for the army. Do something?"

Gerald really used his brain, and after a while he hugged his head in embarrassment: "But, girl, your mother is too tired... Tara can't produce more pigs and chickens."

Ellen said softly but firmly: "We will give everything to the Confederacy, Mr. O'Hara. Please don't worry."

God!She didn't mean to make Ellendo work hard!Scarlett said quickly: "Mom, you should take a rest, otherwise you won't have the energy to contribute to the Confederacy—I'll write to Mei Li later, and I will stay and help you more."

Ellen's Lemon Beauty Cherry Sachet exudes a faint fragrance, but her tone is soft but unquestionable: "My dear daughter, Mrs. Meade's letter said that Atlanta also needs you very much. We all know your heart. I am fine at home." Yes." Ellen felt bad about her daughter being so upset about what happened to Charlie.Scarlett would be much happier in bustling Atlanta, and she would be able to contribute to the Confederacy as well.

Seeing her mother's expression, Scarlett knew that she could not persuade her. She took a deep breath and decided to solve the cotton problem first.Trying to swallow a little sourness in her heart, Scarlett turned to Gerald:

"Dad, Mom is working so hard, we can't just watch."

Gerald frowned: "Your father and I supervise the work every day."

Knowing that the main event was coming, Scarlett said nonchalantly:

"Dad, it's a pity that so much cotton is left dry in the warehouse."

"What do you want?" Gerald suddenly became alert, but remembering his daughter's illness, he was reluctant to speak loudly to her. It looked really funny, "Girl, you want to persuade me to sell cotton to gringos?"

Scarlett pouted: "But Dad, it's a good thing. It's useless to store dried cotton. It's better to sell it to help the family, or to donate it to the Confederates. It's better than keeping it at home." " She deliberately used a radical method, "Could it be that Dad intends to save the cotton after the war and sell it for money by himself, and he is unwilling to contribute to the Confederacy?"

"Scarlett, you can't talk to your father like that!"

"Girl, what are you talking about! How could your father and I be such a person?"

Ellen's stern voice and Gerald's angry yell sounded together, and before Scarlett could reply, Gerald jumped up, his veins burst out, and he waved his hands vigorously:

"Sell, sell, sell! Isn't it the gringo on the blockade? This time, your father and I will go back to Atlanta with you to discuss this matter!"

Suddenly, Scarlett felt that she had won a big battle. She suppressed the joy in her face, cast a suspicious glance at Gerald, and said, "Come on, Dad, I'm in a hurry now. Wait for this year's competition." Pick the cotton too and sell it together..."

Gerald, who was still suspecting that he had been hit by the aggressive method, suddenly became excited: "No! It would be good to support the Confederacy one day earlier! At worst, we can sell it in two trips."

Scarlett tried her best to suppress her raised lips, looking like a good girl, letting Mammy's suspicious eyes turn around her.

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Scarlett stayed at Tara for four full weeks before returning to Atlanta.

In the past four weeks, she has been very busy.She urged the two younger sisters to drive the black slaves, and she did not hesitate to show her shrewd calculation talent to help her mother settle accounts, and secretly evened out another part of the salt stored in Tara to prepare to take back to Atlanta.She also found time to go to old Dr. Fontaine's and buy typhoid medicine which was much cheaper than in Atlanta.

"The drug prices in Atlanta are too high, and Dr. Meade is complaining every day!" Scarlett said indignantly at the time, "You are better off here, the same money can be exchanged for more drugs to support the hospital." She looked sad again, "Mommy is so tired, but the Slattery family asked her to take care of Amy. I know I shouldn't say this, but I really feel sorry for Mommy. She is so kind and never Knowing how to reject others, alas..."

"Poor child," the old doctor Fontaine looked at her lovingly, "it's good if you have more medicines at home, Ellen is always so kind."

Under the meaningful gaze of Grandma Fontaine, Scarlett took away the typhoid medicine.She kept an eye out and only gave one-third of it to her mother.The remaining two-thirds are entrusted to the nanny for safekeeping:

"Mom is so kind, she will definitely take medicine to treat others! Mommy, you have to save it for emergencies."

Mammy murmured in her heart and agreed.

And the Tarleton brothers.

Stewart hurt his knee, Brent got a hole in his shoulder with a rifle|gun, and they're home on vacation.They were brave in battle, and both of them were famous in the battle report.Seeing Scarlett now, everyone wants to show off, especially Brent, who seems to be proud of his lieutenant medal.Not to be outdone, Stuart clamored to fight for her.

Scarlett sniffled and said to them, "Then take care of yourselves."

The two brothers yelled excitedly, expressing that they would definitely beat the Yankees to pieces.They were still as energetic as before. Stuart proposed to go horseback riding on the Cedar Road. Scarlett wanted to refuse, but when she thought about the ending of the two of them being buried in different places, she gritted her teeth and agreed.Looking at the sad eyes of her little sister Karin, Scarlett silently apologized.

Don't let Brent get engaged to Karin, lest she have to become a monk again.As for Stewart and India?She's not that kind.Scarlett remembered clearly what India had done to her at the birthday party in her previous life, although she did covet Ashley in her previous life-but she was clearly innocent that time!Scarlett would not suffer so badly if it had been discovered what she had done.By the way, it also caused her to quarrel with Rhett, and then there was that crazy night... Thinking of this, Scarlett blushed.

Stuart and Brent looked at each other with "hopeful" expressions.The two brothers both want Scarlett to favor them. Although they compete with each other, they are consistent with each other. They are honest and kind to each other. Scarlett should marry one of their brothers.Only Brent whistled.

"Hey Scarlett, what's on your mind? We're about to get started."

He smiled lazily, and when he hit the horse suddenly, the horse galloped quickly, and the mane of the brown-red motley horse fluttered.Not to be outdone, Stuart immediately raced to catch up.The red hair of the two brothers was also shining in the sun. Even though there were no pre-war thoroughbred horses to ride, their movements were just as chic and beautiful, and their laughter was as bright and happy. They turned around and laughed loudly: "Scarlett, don't you I'm going to lose at the beginning!" But they all ran at full horse riding speed.

Scarlett raised her head high and said loudly: "You two wait for me!" She whipped her white mare as she spoke, the sun was so dazzling, she squinted her eyes, her green riding outfit was blown up by the wind, At the same time, there is also a drop of tears.