The daily struggles of divorced women in ancient times

Madam Zhou didn't expect Xia Mianwan to be serious. She felt like she had gotten to know Xia Mianwan again. Xia Mianwan was not the kind of person she thought she was. At least this time, although she was also disgusted, she never thought that Xia Mianwan would actually take someone to the mountains because of such a thing.

"Mianwan, aren't we going too far..." Madam Zhou asked hesitantly.

Xia Mianwan said seriously: "Sister Zhou, without rules, there will be no order. And since we already know the other person's bad intentions, in this chaotic world, every step may be a matter of life and death. It is impossible to leave your back to such a person. Since it is impossible, it is better to make a decision early, which is worse than making a big mistake."

In the next few days, Xiaowu, Xiaoqi and Xiaoba ran out every day.

Chen Ge'er and Yu Jie'er were also held back by Xia Mianwan and not allowed to leave the house. Before things were done, it was better to have less trouble than more.

Xia Mianwan hadn't come out in the past few days, and Chen Dasao and Chen Susu had no other movements except for a gloomy look on their faces. They just went to Xiaowu's house intentionally or unintentionally.

Chen Susu has a pretty good relationship with Huaer, and has been hanging out with Huaer every day these past two days.

Hua'er didn't know about what Chen Susu and Chen Dasao had done, so she accompanied them every time. However, Chen Susu always secretly led the topic to Xia Mianwan and Zhou Niangzi. Although she was openly saying good things, it always sounded like she was saying bad things about Xia Mianwan and Zhou Niangzi.

After this, Huaer was not very willing to go out.

A few days later, Xiaowu came back from the mountains in a cold and windy weather.

As soon as he returned to the valley, Xiaowu put down his gains and went to Xia Mianwan's house.

"Sister Xia, I'm back."

At this time, Xia Mianwan was in the kitchen preparing to make some dumplings. When she saw Xiaowu coming back, she smiled and said, "Xiaowu, wait a moment. I'll make some noodles. It's so cold today, and people will feel more comfortable if they eat something hot."

Xiaowu has grown a lot taller in the past two years, and his youthfulness has become less tempered, but his face looks more resolute.

"Okay!" Xiaowu said with a smile.

Xia Mianwan took out a tube of noodles from the cupboard. The young man had a big appetite, so Xia Mianwan put it all directly into the pot.

Xiao Wu was shocked and said, "So many?"

"It's okay, eat more!"

The noodles were vegetarian, but Xia Mianwan also prepared a plate of various side dishes, a tea egg and a plate of beef sauce, which made people feel particularly appetizing when they put them on the table.

Xiaowu felt hungry instantly.

After Xia Mianwan had served the noodles, he poured them a cup of tea and then called Xiaowu to eat.

"Sister Xia, your cooking skills are really good!" Xiaowu felt very satisfied after eating. It was a pity that Xiaoqi and Xiaoba didn't come and missed out on eating.

Xia Mianwan smiled and replied, "It's natural."

"By the way, Sister Xia, we've found a place. It's not too far from us, and there's a cave near a rocky mountain about half a day's journey away. I've looked around carefully, and there are usually no traces of large wild animals there. Xiaoqi and Xiaoba have been cleaning it for several days in a row, and we also sprinkled medicine powder there, so there shouldn't be any large prey coming near it. Animals don't want to get close to the resources there, either. We used bamboo tubes to lead spring water next to the cave, so they almost don't have to go to the river to fetch water. There's also a very small pond over there, which is enough for daily use. To get out of the mountain from there, you have to pass through a dense forest, and it's impossible to find the place unless you're an experienced person." Xiaowu carefully told Xia Mianwan about the place he had found.

Xia Mianwan thought it was very appropriate.

"Based on your experience, is it easy for ordinary people to survive there?" Xia Mianwan was not very familiar with this area, but he still asked.

Xiao Wu thought for a moment and said, "For ordinary people... it's not easy, but if we have food and firewood, it's actually pretty easy."

"That's good. You can take a day off today and take the person away tomorrow." Xia Mianwan said.

Xiaowu hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.

Seeing Xiaowu's hesitation, Xia Mianwan asked, "Xiaowu, do you have any objection to my decision?"

"Do you think I'm too cruel to them?" Seeing Xiaowu didn't say anything, Xia Mianwan continued to ask.

At this moment, Xiao Wu shook his head and said, "I just don't understand why Sister Xia wants us to find such a location, and give us so much food and so much medicine powder."

Xia Mianwan didn't expect Xiaowu to think this way. She was stunned for a moment, then a smile reached her eyes. "Xiaowu, we are in troubled times, and many things are helpless. It is precisely because of the troubled times that we cannot take risks, but it does not mean that Chen Susu and Chen Dasao deserve to die. We have no right to decide the life and death of others. Although in this troubled time, human life is worthless, for our own sake and for survival, we have to do many things, but we still have to respect life. So, if it does not endanger myself, I am still willing to lend a hand."

After hearing what Xia Mianwan said, Xiaowu didn't move for a long time.

"I understand!" Xiaowu said very seriously.

"I will try my best to help them remove more obstacles."

Xia Mianwan smiled and nodded, "Remember, this is on the premise that it does not affect yourself."

"it is good!"

After Xiaowu left, Xia Mianwan was about to continue making dumplings. At this time, Yu Jieer ran over and hugged Xia Mianwan.

"What's wrong, Sister Yu?" Xia Mianwan asked gently.

"Mother, are Sister Susu and Aunt Chen leaving tomorrow?" Yu Jie asked gloomily.

Xia Mianwan actually thought about doing this away from the children, but in the end she decided not to do it, as the flowers in the greenhouse cannot withstand wind, frost, rain and snow.

"Yes, they did something wrong, so they have to accept the punishment and can no longer continue to enjoy everything their mother provided." Xia Mianwan said seriously.

Yu Jie'er thought for a moment and asked, "Mother, if I do something wrong, will you treat me like this?"

Xia Mianwan hesitated now... After a moment of silence, she said, "Mother believes that you will not make such a mistake. If one day you do the same, it means that mother has not educated you well, and naturally, she will be punished along with you."

"What about father?"

Xia Mianwan didn't understand why Yu Jie'er suddenly asked this.