Chapter 8 Baby Drowning + Fighting
After taking a nap, I fed Luzhu'er some warm water, teased her and talked to her, sucked the big baby for a while, and took her to the courtyard to see the dried medicinal materials. Walking around the house with Luzhu'er.
In the kitchen, Sister-in-law Li is taking inventory of the rice, noodles and other ingredients at home, as well as oil, salt, sauce and vinegar to see if there is any missing. It will be Friday in two days, and they will be allowed to open in the streets outside the square in the morning. The last time I went to the market, I had to go early, otherwise the gate would open at one o'clock. If I went late, I wouldn't be able to buy good and cheap things.
Li Sanniang watched Sister-in-law Li counting, thinking about going back to the rice and grain shop to buy a bag of noodles. All white noodles were a bit luxurious, but a small half bag of white noodles and most of the three-height noodles were still OK.
After all, I have been eating and drinking with Lu Zhuer at home for more than ten days. Even if the family doesn't care, they should still pay attention to it so that they can continue to interact with each other in the future.
Not wanting to delay Sister-in-law Li, the housewife, after saying a few words, Li Sanniang took Luzhu'er and transferred to Second Sister-in-law Li's place.
Second Sister-in-law Li was making clothes with a thimble. It was obvious at first glance that they were small clothes made for the child in her belly.
After letting Lu Zhuer say hello, Li Sanniang hugged her and sat down to chat with Li Ersao.
One of the essential skills for ancient women was needlework. Not to mention embroidery, you must at least be able to sew, and those who are good at it can also cut.
Without the industrial revolution and the development of the textile industry, there would be no cheap cloth and ready-made clothes for people to consume.
Not to mention, even if you can go to a clothing store to buy ready-made clothes, people still have to make their own intimate clothing, such as underwear and trousers.
Once again, I am grateful to Emperor Wu for taking the lead in letting people wear pants with crotches that do not leak air.
In addition to personal clothing, there are items for personal use. For example, the menstrual belts that Li Sanniang complained about a few days ago need to be reused, and they all have to be sewn by oneself.
Thinking about this, Li Sanniang’s desire to work and earn money became stronger. It cost five or six hundred taels to buy a small house, educate Lu Zhuer, save Lu Zhuer’s dowry, and the daily life of the couple. The expenses are really quite a lot when you think about it.
Li Sanniang has the memory of her original body and knows this craft, but she resists doing it in her heart.
If you don’t want to do it yourself, then you have to pay someone to do it.
So, when you are free, it’s time to think about how to live in the future.
While talking to Second Sister-in-law Li, Sister-in-law Li walked in with a tea tray.
"I guess you two are here. Here, I boiled red bean sugar water, and each of us has a bowl. It clears away heat, detoxifies and quenches thirst."
"My sister-in-law’s craftsmanship is incredible. "It tastes really good." Li Sanniang took a sip. It was not too sweet, with a hint of sweetness and the softness of red beans. It was medium-thin and really delicious.
Little Luzhu'er held the small bowl and drank vigorously, with crumbs of red bean skin filling the corners of her mouth. She drank the whole bowl in no time.
Actually, the bowl that Mrs. Li gave Lu Zhu'er was the smallest bowl, about the same size as a child's hand. The adults would finish it after five or six sips. They were afraid that the children would choke after drinking. Made in such a small portion.
"Is Auntie's red bean sugar water delicious?"
"Auntie, it tastes good. Zhu'er likes to drink it."
Sister-in-law Li listened to Luzhu'er The childish answer was that he was really happy. He directly held Luzhu'er into his arms and asked with a smile on his face: "How delicious is it? How much does Luzhu'er love drinking?"
Little Luzhu'er looked at Li Sanniang and shook her little head again, making the red ropes on the two little buckles move together. Then, she clasped her two little hands together and opened them again, stretching her arms to the maximum. She said to Sister-in-law Li: "Auntie, there are so many delicious drinks. Zhu Er has so many favorite drinks."
Hahaha, the three women were so amused by Lu Zhuer's cute performance, one Everyone was very happy.
"Sanniang, I understand why your second sister-in-law wants a little girl. I even want a little girl to raise myself. Our Luzhu'er is so cute. Isn't it? Lu Zhuer? "
What do you think Lu Zhuer said?
Luzhu'er nodded like a little adult and said: "Yes, yes, Pearl is the most lovable, and Pearl is grandma's little sweetheart."
After laughing and teasing Lu Zhuer for a while, she looked at the sky and left Lu Zhuer with Sister-in-law Li. Li Sanniang and Sister-in-law Li went to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
As soon as this was done and before it was put on the table, the four little ones came back. After seeing the gift, they went to see Lu Zhuer again, and the three older ones went to fetch water.
Both the front and rear legs, Mother Li also came back with the basket.
Li Sanniang took Mother Li's basket and saw that there were about a dozen red eggs and a small bag of white flour inside.
“Hey, grandma, whose family is this? You are so generous, and you are even willing to give me some flour.”
Mother Li was busy washing her hands, and the four little ones and the little Luzhu'er came over to see the gift again to make their presence felt. There was really no time to answer Li Sanniang's questions.
Sister-in-law Li looked at it and said: "It must be the Wang family in Tianshui Lane. There is a girl in his family who is filling in the house of a young owner who runs a rice and grain shop in the West City. This white noodle should be this girl. Mom gave it to her mother-in-law.”
“Yes, Da Lang’s mother is right, this is the birth of a boy. The wife of the Wang family didn’t even say anything. The old women are all crying there. "
"My mother has given birth to a baby boy. Why are they crying? Do they just want a baby girl like the Zhou family?"
" The Wang family and the Zhou family are completely different. They are happy. The old woman in the Wang family gave birth to six girls and one boy. The three girls in front were all sold to Guan Ya. At that time, it was said that some prince wanted to take over the fiefdom. The children all followed the prince to the fiefdom. The remaining four mothers, five mothers, and six mothers all said they were filling houses for others, so that they could get a higher betrothal gift, so they married the only son. It’s not bad. Although she is filling in a house and she is much older than Liu Niang, the wife in front of her left no son and only had a young lady, which is not bad.”
Mother Li saw that everyone liked it, so Sister-in-law Li brought another bowl of red bean syrup. After sitting down, Mother Li took a sip of red bean syrup and praised: "Dalang's mother's skills are getting better and better. Let's sell them." That’s all.”
“Auntie, keep talking, what’s going on with the Wang family?”
Li Sanniang’s gossipy heart made her hurry up and urge her mother. Let’s continue to talk about what kind of tricks this follow-up will be.
Even the four little ones and the little Luzhu'er gathered around Mother Li, waiting for the follow-up.
Mother Li looked at everyone’s sparkling eyes and said with a smile: “The Wang family spent a lot of gifts on the only husband to marry the Queen. I heard that it was because the Queen, her eldest and second sisters were particularly good at giving birth. Son. As a result, I have given birth to Mrs. Wang four times, and all of them were little ones. This time, they finally got a baby boy. They were not so happy that they even cried. "
After saying this, Mother Li drove her four little ones and Little Luzhu'er to the front yard to help Father Li and Brother Li go to the door. Then she turned to Li Sanniang and the others and said, "In order to give birth to this little boy, Mrs. Wang committed a big crime." Yes, I only learned the craft of delivering babies from this stable woman after I married you Aye. Over the years, although it is not possible for me to diagnose and prescribe prescriptions, I can also look at some minor symptoms of girls, and also I can write some folk remedies. The wife of the Wang family has been depleted of vitality and blood after giving birth for so many years. It is hard to say whether she will be able to see the newly born Wang Xiaolang get married.
The newly born Wang Xiaolang will have a wife. She looks like a kitten, but she's not ugly. She looks like Mrs. Wang.
In fact, in addition to these four little ladies, Mrs. Wang also gave birth to two little ladies in the middle. I also delivered them. Yes, she was only three days old when she was sold to a childless old couple in Yanchunfang who sold wontons as a gift. Calculated, this little lady must be four or five years old, which is considered good;
The other one said it was given to a tribesman in the countryside who wanted a little girl. I don’t know whether it was true or not. They were fighting with the Turks that year. Who could ask for more girls to raise? I thought maybe He drowned. Oh, what a sin.”
After hearing this, Li Sanniang was a little shaken.
Although we have long known that the living environment of ancient women was very harsh, it is really hard to accept that they drowned just after birth. After all, they were a living life. To be killed by their own relatives just because of their gender is simply terrible.
“If you ask me, it would be better for a saint to ascend the throne. The saint has said that he will not kill infants by drowning. Life is much better now than in the past. Such things are now happening in Chang’an. The city is probably missing."
Sister-in-law Li said sadly while dividing the chopsticks.
Father Li sat down, and as soon as he moved his chopsticks, and everyone was about to start eating, he heard the sound of Bang Bang Bang knocking on the door panel and shouting in the front yard. Even from a distance, he couldn’t hear what he said, Li Father asked Li Dalang to open the door and see what was going on.
Li Dalang's face froze, then he put down his bowls and chopsticks and walked to the front yard.
Brother Li looked at his eldest son's little expression and the sneaky winking looks of the remaining three little ones. He didn't say anything, but his face was full of smiles.
Brother Li was worried and followed him to the front yard.
Just when Li Sanniang was thinking about what could happen, Brother Li and Li Dalang led the angry Wang Dalang in.
Yes, it is Wang Dalang, Li Sanniang’s ex-husband’s eldest brother. Although Wang Dalang was aggressive, he still greeted Li's father and Li's mother according to etiquette. After greeting Brother Li, Sister-in-law Li, and Sister-in-law Li, Li Sanniang, he was given a seat. Li Sanniang also handed him a cup of tea, and then he explained why he was so angry. Come to Li's house.
Li Sanniang was still thinking, could it be that the Wang family regretted it again? But it's useless to regret it. The deed has been archived at the Ministry of Household Affairs.
As a result, what do you think happened?
It turns out that the four little ones were causing the ghost.
The matter is very simple. The fourth child was angry that his aunt was bullied by the Wang family, so he thought of calling the three young men from Wang Dalang's family to teach him a lesson. In the end, the seven young men were beaten enough for the first time. After all, the eldest brother Li is also a Jinwu Guard, and the four little ones all have some family backgrounds, not to mention that Li Dalang has a talent for martial arts. The few of them have been taking soups and medicines to strengthen their bodies for several years, and they say it is enough. That is because Li Dalang The four little ones of the family all saved their strength, just to teach the third little boy of the Wang family a lesson.
The three young men of the Wang family are also brave. When they returned home from a fight for the first time, they cleaned up by themselves without telling their families.
But how can a young boy endure this?
But if they had to fight with real swords and guns, the three boys from the Wang family also knew that they would definitely not be able to defeat the four little ones from the Li family.
So, the eldest brother of the third young man of the Wang family thought of a way.
They went to the street to find three or four green skins, and paid an unknown amount of money to each of them. They blocked the road of the four little ones after school today.
Li Dalang saw that the three young men of the Wang family had found helpers, how could he bear it?
So they didn't hold back. The three little ones listened to Li Dalang's words. Li Dalang only said to take it easy and don't break their arms or legs, but they would have to be beaten to hurt them.
Then the third boy of the Wang family could no longer hide his black eyes.
So, the four little ones were sent to their parents.
The reason why the four little ones came home from school today without being noticed is that Brother Li came back late today and helped to close the door. The sky was not so bright anymore, so Brother Li did not pay careful attention. The behavior of the four little ones.
Secondly, when I came back from a fight last time, I was so anxious that I forgot to pack my bun and robes. This time, with experience, Li Erlang reminded everyone that they had found a place to avoid others before going home. Hutong helped each other tidy up their hair and clothes before going home.
After understanding the whole story, Li Sanniang felt sour and swollen in her heart. She called the four little ones to come closer and wanted to take off their clothes to see if her nephews were injured.
Looking at her nephews who were blushing with shame, Li Sanniang almost blurted out "Well done".
But in fact, Li Sanniang also knew intellectually that what the fourth child did was wrong. After all, it was a matter between her and Wang Erlang. It had no direct relationship with the third child of the Wang family, and they had not yet Adult children should not be held responsible no matter what.
The nephews’ original intention was to protect her as their aunt, but they acted arbitrarily without considering the consequences.
Today, the third young man of the Wang family is looking for Qingpi. What if he is looking for a ranger with some skills or a bad guy with a knife and a stick?
That's what happened. After Wang Dalang finished speaking, his face darkened and he stopped talking.
The scene suddenly became awkward.
Li Sanniang was just thinking about apologizing, but Brother Li said in advance: "Wang Dalang, this matter is between the children, and it is not good for adults to interfere. Since you are here to ask for an explanation, then I will Tell me directly. At first, Da Lang and the others were reserved when they went to Wang Xiaolang. Otherwise, why would you think Wang Xiaolang and the others didn't tell you the day before? Later, Wang Xiaolang and the others were so angry that they found Qingpi but they were not careful. This is still the case when they find helpers. You are a scoundrel who has no place on the stage, and you still lost the fight, so you have the nerve to come to my Li family to ask for an explanation."
Every time I hear Brother Li making a disdainful "ha" sound to someone, Li Sanniang herself is the same. Even with my sister’s beautification filter, I think Brother Li is really annoying.
Not to mention that Wang Dalang was so angry that he was about to throw the tea cup when he heard Brother Li's excuse. Brother Li quickly answered: "Wang Dalang, what my eldest brother means is that the beginning of this is Dalang and others are wrong, they should apologize to Wang Xiaolang.”
Brother Li called the four little ones standing next to Li Sanniang to come over, raised his hand and gave Li Sanlang a brain pop.
"Go and apologize to Wang Xiaolang tomorrow, everyone is worried."
"Haha, Wang Dalang, you see I have trained them, I will make them four Go visit Wang Xiaolang with a gift and apologize. Calm down. It’s not hot yet. Sanlang, go to the kitchen and bring a bowl of red bean syrup.”
Li Sanlang listened. As he said, he hurried to the kitchen.
Wang Dalang looked at the understatement of the second brother Li’s lesson, and thought that his sons really couldn’t beat him and found Qingpi. He really didn’t want to bear this tone, but he had no choice but to silently click. nod.
When Li Sanlang brought the red bean syrup, the second brother Li said a few nice words and sent Wang Dalang away. The four little ones did not dare to go back to the table to eat.
Standing in rows by size at the table, feeling uneasy, Li Erlang raised his eyes and looked at Li Sanniang.
Li Sanniang was just about to plead, saying that it was all for her sake that made her nephews take action. Their method was wrong, but their intentions were good.
Brother Li came back from seeing Wang Dalang off and came to the four little ones and looked at them with a smile.
“Do you know where you went wrong?”
The four little ones looked up at the second brother Li, and the youngest Li Silang said angrily: "It was already agreed upon from the beginning, but there were only a few of us competing, but it was Wang Zhiyi who went back on his word and went to Qingpi. The eldest brother was afraid that we would suffer a loss. I beat them hard and beat them away."
After hearing what he said, Li Erlang looked desperate and thought to himself, knowing that this kid is not reliable.
Li Dalang did not dislike his younger brother's naive indignation, and said calmly: "Actually, I shouldn't have brought my brothers to the Wang family. That day, I accidentally heard the three of them talking about dewdrops in the chess room of the academy. My son was a loser and I couldn't bear it, so I took my brothers to trouble the three boys of the Wang family. Originally, I just wanted to teach him a lesson, but then they came to Qingpi, and I felt more and more that they were irresponsible and couldn't hold it back. "It was a heavy blow."
When Li Sanniang heard this, the balance of righteousness and reason in her heart tilted towards the four little ones again. It was probably because Mother-in-law Wang always disliked Lu Zhuer being a girl and said this in front of the third son of the Wang family. Something happened.
Li Sanniang suddenly felt that she really couldn't let go of the treacherous Wang family so easily.
When Lu Zhuer heard her name, she had some reaction. She asked Mrs. Li to carry her down from her seat, ran to Li Silang and stood next to her, and said with a serious face: "Zhu'er is not a loser, Zhu'er is a careful person."
The originally solemn atmosphere was broken by Lu Zhuer's childlike words, and Li's mother immediately said: "Yes, yes, yes, Lu Zhuer is grandma's little sweetheart!"
Brother Li He also smiled, but still looked at Li Erlang to tell him something.
Li Erlang spoke helplessly, with a look of despair on his face: "Our fault was that we slapped the Wang brothers in the face and made them black-eyed. The adults found out and came to our door."
< br>Li Dalang and Li Sanlang thought about it after hearing this, and nodded in agreement.
Only Li Silang was still confused, his mouth opened wide, and he thought in surprise, is this the reason?
Brother Li motioned the four little ones back to the table for dinner. As soon as the four little ones sat down, Brother Li said, "I'll go to Wang's house tomorrow to apologize. In two days, you will have a day off and go to Dalang Grandma one day." Let’s practice at home, and go to Sanlang’s grandfather’s house one day to help collect herbs.”
“Add ten big characters for each person, and give them to me before the end of the month.” After Li’s father added this, he saw the four little ones. His face was filled with bitterness.
It's a bit late today. Sorry, I went to my grandpa's house after get off work today, which delayed me for a while.
Next chapter we will deliver the baby~
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