Through the troubled times and famine, I just want to farm peacefully

When they arrived at the place where everyone was resting, Fang He and the others had already collected firewood. Even Yun Shijiu was carrying a bunch of dry branches as thick as his arms on his back.

As soon as Lin Yinan dropped the goat, the children immediately surrounded him. Then Lin Yian and Lu Changqing, who were about the same age as them, asked him all kinds of questions.

Qianwu handed her the cool water, and Lin Yinan took it and drank half of the pot in one breath.

Ever since the three men emerged from the woods, Qianwu noticed the solemn expressions on their faces.

She asked quietly, "Madam, what happened?"

Lin Yinan nodded slightly, "Let's go back first"

"I have packed all my things, and Fang and the others have also chopped their firewood." Qian Wu said.

In order to make it easier for them to go down the mountain, Fang He pulled some vines, tied the hooves of the two wild goats, and cut a branch through the middle to make it easier for two people to carry them down the mountain.

Each child of the Yun family carried a bundle of firewood, large or small, on their backs, and they walked extremely slowly down the mountain.

By the time we reached the city gate, the sun had already set.

Lin Yinan glanced at the official road, and there was not a single person on the road.

It was freezing cold, and the people who came to buy things had already gone home. It was also the end of the year, and the merchants no longer went out.

Inside the city gate, Yun Dong was leading his men on duty. When he saw Lin Yinan coming back, he stepped forward respectfully and saluted.

Yun Shijiu was sleeping soundly on Qianwu's back. Lin Yinan told her to take the children back first, send the hunted wild goats to the Lin family, and let Lin Shuo and several cousins ​​help clean up.

Lin Yian and Lu Changqing wanted to stay and help, but Lin Yinan waved at them.

After everyone left, Yun Dong asked directly, "Madam, do you have anything to tell me?"

Lin Yinan then told him everything he had seen and heard at the foot of the mountain, "Hurry up and send someone to check how many people are in their space and why they came to Longtan."

"Yes, my subordinate will do it immediately."

The matter was of great importance. Yundong, who was originally preparing to go back, did not dare to be careless. He selected two secret guards with better skills and personally led them to the direction mentioned by Lin Yinan.

When they returned to the Yun family, Yun Shijiu was still sleeping. After Qianwu gave Lin Zhiyan a simple wash and grooming, she also climbed onto the bed and hugged her sister and fell asleep soundly.

Yunmu was not at home, so the energetic boys ran to the Lin family next door to watch the sheep being slaughtered, and even Li Huishan went.

Lin Yinan leaned on the couch with his eyes closed, thinking about the people he met today and what they said.

"Madam, the eldest master is here." Qian Wu pushed the door open gently and said quietly.

Lin Yinan opened his eyes and followed Qianwu to the reception room, where Lin Yian and Lu Changqing were also there.

Seeing her sit down, Lu Changqing poured a cup of tea and handed it to her.

"An'er and Changqing said that you encountered refugees at the foot of the mountain on the other side?" Lin Yiheng asked.

Lin Yinan took a sip of tea and told him the results of his review.

"I saw that their clothes did look like refugees, but I didn't know where they came from. From the few words they said, it seemed that someone deliberately led them to Longtan."

Lin Yiheng frowned, "Who do you think it could be?"

"How about we ambush him halfway tonight, kill him, and then quietly destroy the body!" Lu Changqing made a gesture of raising his hand and cutting his neck with a knife.

Lin Yinan: "Don't worry, Yundong has already taken people to investigate the situation, and will report back later."

"Okay, let's wait for Yundong to find out the situation before making a decision."

Lin Yiheng glanced at Lin Yian and Lu Changqing and felt a headache. He didn't know when the two of them became fond of wielding swords and guns.

The two of them didn't care about his gaze at all. Judging from today's actual combat, their archery power and speed were far inferior to Sister Anan's.

"Sister, when are you free, please give us some pointers on archery." Lin Yian looked at Lin Yinan shamelessly.

Judging from their performance today, both of them have very impressive archery speed and accuracy. Although Lin Yian's reaction is slightly inferior to Lu Changqing, at their age, it is already very good to be able to reach such a level.

Lin Yinan still wants them to read more.

"You are still young, you should study hard and learn reason."

The two looked at each other. Lu Changqing looked at Lin Yinan's cold face and said firmly, "Sister Anan, I started learning when I was three years old. I have learned all the characters I should know. I don't want to take the imperial examination in the future. I just want to learn more skills to protect you and Longtan. I, I want to join the army with my brother-in-law."

"Sister, me too!" Lin Yian said.

Lin Yiheng: "Now the imperial court is controlled by a few aristocratic families, and the imperial power has fallen into the hands of others. It is extremely difficult for ordinary scholars from poor families to make a name for themselves. Learning martial arts can not only strengthen their bodies, but also protect Longtan in the future. It is also a good way out."

The darkness and turmoil of this period lasted for hundreds of years.

What Lin Yiheng said was indeed correct.

Thinking of the horse farm on the mountain and the mobile target that Yun Er had built later, Lin Yinan looked at the two of them.

"Wait until Yun Er comes back, and ask him to take you to the horse farm for training next time."

After getting the consent from his brother and sister, Lin Yian danced with joy.

"Sister, don't worry, I will definitely train well!"

Lu Changqing: "Sister Anan, I won't let you down!"

The three of them chatted for a while, and then they heard Yunmu's voice coming from outside the door.

She called to a few older boys and asked them to carry half a side of mutton from a basket into the kitchen.

Yunmu smiled happily, her mouth almost unable to close, "Fang He, you guys don't have to go back, have dinner at home tonight, we'll stew mutton."

"Okay, auntie, I'll go and light the fire."

Fang He and a few others happily agreed. They had lived with the Yun family since they were young. Two years ago, when they turned thirteen, they moved into the new house built for them and left the Yun family to live alone.

Seeing Yunmu and the others coming back, Lin Yiheng took them away.

Lin Yinan came to the kitchen, where Yunmu and his sister-in-law were directing the boys to work.

Yunmu saw her and smiled: "Anan, you came at the right time. Let's see how we stew the lamb."

"It's up to mom and sister-in-law to decide. I like to eat anything cooked by mom and sister-in-law."

Since moving south, the family has had servants, and the women of the Yun family have to do everything themselves. Yunmu and the two daughters-in-law's cooking skills have improved by leaps and bounds.

Yunmu had eaten roasted mutton in Beijing before, so it would be difficult for her to stew it.

Aliang's mother is considerate and good at cooking. "Madam, there are many people eating today. We can stew the mutton with the ingredients first and add the side dishes later."

"That's fine." Yunmu thought that the stewed meat broth was delicious and would taste good no matter what ingredients were put in it, so she readily agreed to let her cook.

Aliang's mother picked up the cleaned mutton and started chopping it.

Yunmu was picking vegetables while chatting to her.

After the sheep were slaughtered, Old Mrs. Zhao kept the internal organs to make mutton soup. Their family had a large share of meat, so Old Mrs. Zhao decided to give some of the mutton to Su Kunliang, the clan leader, Pan Qingfeng and other members of the Longtan management.

Although there was not much meat, Mrs. Zhao said to share it with everyone to taste, so that they would know that Anan was thinking of them when there was something good.

This is indeed something that Old Mrs. Zhao can do. Lin Yinan burst out laughing.

Some people in the kitchen are making fire, some are washing vegetables. This warm scene makes people feel the beauty and tranquility of life.

If possible, Lin Yinan hopes that such a life will never be broken.