My whole family time-traveled! I became a god during my exile in a famine.

Chapter 63 Grasshoppers Stringed Together

She knew Xin Wen'an better than anyone else. With his lazy and incompetent skills, he would be lucky to even make a small boat, which would probably only be enough for Aunt Qiu and her daughter.

If she wants to survive with her daughter, she has to fend for herself.

Xin Nian was somewhat surprised and glanced at Zhuang Shi's retreating figure as she rushed out.

When Xin Mengxue saw her mother rush out of the rain, she covered her face and burst into tears.

The old lady had a bit of a headache.

At home, it was fine for Liu Yatou to whine all day long, but now that we're on the street, she doesn't make a fuss, but someone else does...

Xin Nian turned her head and saw that Xin Dali was also about to run out, so she quickly shouted, "Take that guy with you, and make a few more."

The number one puppet was extremely obedient; before she could even deliver the imperial decree, it ran out with Dali.

"That guy?" The old man's gaze followed the movement of the puppet, his eyes suddenly filled with a strange light.

Isn't that... the legendary puppet that only the Lord of the Ghost Realm can possess?

Oh my, as expected of his beloved patron, she truly brings surprises every day.

Xin Mochen also wanted to go out and help, but Xin Nian persuaded him not to.

The Mu brothers, Mu Zhong and Mu Liang, said, "Young master and young lady, let's go too," and hurriedly followed them out.

With about a hundred people, and with strength in numbers, they practically cleared the entire patch of cattails, and carried back quite a few cattail rafts.

Xin Nian ran to the cave entrance to meet her father and helped him bring in the raft, which was tied into long strips. She touched it with a bit of curiosity.

You have to admit, the ancients were quite clever; if they didn't have the conditions, they would find ways to create them!
Xin Wenyuan wiped the rain off his face. "You watch over our things first, and I'll go get two rafts for my eldest nephew's wife."

Xin Nian looked up and saw that her eldest son's wife, Lin Xiuyi, was hanging her head and looking dejected as she followed behind her father. She clearly looked like she had failed in her attempt to emulate him.

"Sixth sister, it's all my fault for being incompetent. I can't even do something this simple."

Xin Nian wasn't surprised.

These young ladies from wealthy families wouldn't do such menial work, which is perfectly normal.

These women in their family, weren't all pampered ladies who never lifted a finger before? It would be strange if they knew how to do manual labor.

The first-class maids in the Duke's mansion lived like young ladies, let alone the young mistresses and ladies.

normal!

Seeing that she was soaking wet, Xie Ninglan quickly handed her a blanket and comforted her, "It's alright, Dalang's wife. Let your fourth uncle make another trip."

"Nian Nian, my little sister."

Xin Nian heard someone calling her from the cave entrance and quickly ran over to take a look.

Then she saw Miss Zhao Xun, her head and body covered in rainwater, standing at the entrance of the cave, smiling at her.

"Little sister, these three rafts are for your household use, keep them safe. I'll go back and make some preparations first, we can talk later."

"Hey, Sister Zhao." Before Xin Nian could even express her gratitude, Zhao Xun rushed back to the cave dwelling next door.

She could only shake her head helplessly and ran to Xin Wenyuan to say, "Father, don't go. Lady Zhao has brought us three rafts. With Mu Zhong, Mu Liang, and Dali, that guy, it should be enough for the eldest son's family."

Xin Wenyuan immediately perked up, wiping the water from his face, "That's wonderful! I'll have to thank Miss Zhao properly later."

“Girl, you know what, the wisdom of the ancients is truly first-rate. That reed raft isn’t difficult to make; once you learn the trick, it’s quite quick.”

Xin Nian nodded, then turned around and saw her third uncle, Xin Wen'an, enter the cave with a zombie-like, sullen face.

Aunt Qiu rushed over to comfort him, "Master, you're finally back! I was so worried about you. Is the raft ready?" "It's ready." Xin Wen'an patted Aunt Qiu's arm, "Don't worry, it'll be fine with you and the two of you on board."

"Father, you've worked so hard." Fifth Sister Xin Mengye looked at her father with red eyes, her expression full of worry.

Xin Wen'an smiled with satisfaction at his aunt and daughter, "Mengye, you and your father will be pulling that raft together later. Be careful not to break it apart. Otherwise, all our efforts will be in vain."

Xin Mengye almost blurted out, "Do I have to drag it too?", but Aunt Qiu secretly tugged at her.

Aunt Qiu wiped away her tears and said pitifully, "Master, you've suffered. It's all our fault, mother and daughter. We can't do any work and have been a burden to everyone along the way."

"Huiniang, don't say that."

With Mu Zhong's help, Zhuang Shi had just returned with a raft when she heard a bunch of nonsense, which made her so angry that her face turned red.

"Knowing you're weak and vulnerable, why don't you just die sooner? That way you won't be a burden to everyone."

Xin Wen'an turned his head and glared at her angrily, "How dare you talk to me like that?"

Aunt Qiu threw herself into his arms, sobbing and whimpering in grievance.

"Enough!" The old lady interrupted Aunt Qiu's crying with an angry look, glaring at her third son. "Why are you yelling at your wife? What kind of time is this to be arguing? What are you arguing about?"

She pointed at Aunt Qiu, who was sobbing in the man's arms, with a look of disdain and contempt. "You just keep causing trouble for your concubine. What will you do when I see you causing such a ruckus that the family falls apart?"

"Mother." Xin Wen'an was a little angry and felt very wronged, not understanding why his mother was making fun of him.

It's clearly Zhuang who doesn't understand reason, speaks harshly, and is arrogant and domineering. Why scold him?

"Mengye is your daughter, and Mengxue is your daughter too. They're your legitimate daughters! If you truly care for your wife and daughters, then go out and help them get married, instead of always thinking about your concubine. I think you're not as reliable as your fourth brother these days!"

Xin Wen'an was furious, and his mother's words made him feel awkward.

“Mother, Ya Fen is capable; she has already built a raft herself, so you don’t need to worry about it at all.”

The old woman pointed angrily at her son, her teeth clenched, "I think you're just a piece of rotten wood that can't be carved."

"Third daughter-in-law." The old lady beckoned to Zhuang Shi and pulled her to her side. "Don't take him seriously. He's just a fool. You and your daughter will come with me later."

Zhuang quietly turned away and wiped the corner of her eye.

Xiao Jia rushed in and shouted, "Hurry up! Is everything ready? Grab the raft, let's go!"

Meanwhile, Liang Guang had already put on a raincoat and was standing outside, looking up at the dark sky, a bad premonition repeatedly passing through his heart.

Why hasn't it gotten light yet?

According to the old man's calculations, it should be the hour of Si (9-11 AM) now. No matter how torrential the rain is and the sky is pitch black, it's impossible that there isn't a single ray of light to be seen.

The dark night was unsettling, as if some danger was about to befall us.

"Everyone, behave yourselves! Let's help each other out!"

"We're all in this together now! Everyone should keep a close eye on things, both in front and behind, to make sure no one is missing."

"Take good care of the rafts you've worked so hard to tie. If they're missing or gone, you'll have to bear the consequences."

"Boss Sha, don't even think about running away with your brothers!"

The leader of the gang, Sha, looked bewildered when he was called out. "Officer, where can I run to? We're surrounded by water, and we don't know the way."

Xiao Jia ignored him and said in a gruff voice, "Now, roll call! Count off!"

(End of this chapter)