Time Travel: A Fisherwoman Goes to the Sea to Raise a Baby

"The sea will be opened tomorrow! The tribe is preparing to hold a sea worship ceremony, you should quickly take your brother and sister-in-law with you."

Li Xiuying was sent out by Aunt Li to inform Xu Yiyi.

Every year before the fishing season begins, the village holds a sea sacrifice ceremony to pray for safe voyages and a good catch.

When Xu Yiyi arrived, the altar had already been set up, and there were a variety of offerings on it, including whole pigs, fresh sea fish, grains, fruits, vegetables, and mellow wine.

The pig is bought with the money raised by the tribe, symbolizing a good harvest and abundance, the sea fish represents reverence and gratitude for the sea, and the grains, fruits and vegetables represent the fishermen's yearning for a better life.

Incense smoke curled around the offerings, and the atmosphere was solemn.

The sky today is exceptionally blue, contrasting beautifully with the vast ocean.

As the chief priest, my uncle stood at the front of the team, holding the sacrificial text and reciting in a loud and steady voice his reverence and gratitude for the sea.

Every word is heavy and full of power.

After the sacrificial text was read, the villagers presented gifts. Xu Yiyi brought flowers and homemade wine, Uncle Li's family released a basket of fish fry, and every family brought offerings.

The sacrificial rituals are very solemn. Two years ago, a child was crying here and was slapped in the face by his great-uncle.

The parents didn't even dare to say a word, so the scene was very solemn.

Only after the tribute was over did Sihai dare to laugh.

The offerings on the altar will be sent to the ancestral hall after the ceremony. At that time, the women in the village who are good at cooking will go there to cook the offerings, and the clan members will gather together to have a meal.

Xu Yiyi saw Sihai staring at the roasted pig, with a gleam at the corners of his mouth.

"Can Anyang take me with him when he goes out to sea tomorrow?"

Xu Yiyi also wanted to go out to sea, but she didn't have a boat, so she could only go out with the villagers.

"Sister Yiyi, why are you going out to sea? My great-grandfather said you don't have to do these things. You can go to the capital every month to get half a month's worth of silver. This money is enough for you. You don't have to worry about food. The clan will send it to you. You can talk about going out to sea after Sanchuan Sihai grows up."

Xu Anyang is the same age as Xu Yiyi, but Xu Yiyi is only two months older than him.

This year, they all started going to sea with their families. Most of the boys in the village started going to sea at this age.

It will take too long for Sanchuan and Sihai to grow up.

"I want to try going out to sea. I have hands and feet and I'm pretty strong. We can't let the tribe support us forever!"

After Zhan Jilan ran away, the tribe would send seafood every day.

A few fish and a basket of shrimps and crabs every day, so there is no need to worry about food.

But Xu Yiyi doesn't want to live a life where she has to rely on others for everything. If she wants to eat well, live well and live a good life, she can only work hard on her own.

"I can't make the decision either. My father won't agree. Besides, going out to sea is very dangerous. What will happen to Er'er and the others if something happens to you?"

Xu Anyang's family boat is steered by his father, so if he wants to follow, he has to get his consent.

"I'll go talk to your father, and you stay and plead for me."

Xu Yiyi's words almost scared Xu Anyang to death. How could he persuade his father with such a bad temper? Not to mention that he would be scolded after saying anything.

"Are you going or not? If you don't go, take me on board tomorrow, quietly..."

If it gets discovered, I won’t be able to get on the boat next time.

"Alright then! I'll do my best! You know my dad has a stubborn temper, so my words may not be effective."

Xu Anyang has been beaten many times since he was a child, and it was all his father who beat him.

Perhaps because of the trauma he suffered, Xu Anyang was like a mouse seeing a cat when he saw his father.

If Xu Yiyi hadn't stopped him, he would have run away.

As soon as Xu Pinghai came out from burning incense, he saw two little kids standing at the door.

"What's going on? Why are you coming in here instead of going to eat?"

After the ceremony, my great uncle brought the village's helmsman and crew to the ancestral hall to burn incense.

I think these half-grown children are all waiting for food.

I was a little surprised to see them come in.

"Uncle Pinghai, I want to go out to sea with you tomorrow."

Xu Anyang's eyes widened. It was so direct without any preparation.

He hasn't figured out how to persuade her yet.

"That won't work. It's dangerous to go out to sea. You can't go."

Xu Pinghai refused without thinking. If Xu Yiyi was a man, he would have agreed today.

After all, I'm old.

But Xu Yiyi was not like that. She was a thin girl, and she didn't catch any fish, so the fishing net dragged her into the sea.

"Uncle Pinghai, please let me go. I promise to study hard and not cause any trouble. I will do whatever you ask me to do."

Xu Yiyi pinched Xu Anyang's hand, signaling him to speak.

"Yes, yes, Dad, just agree to it!"

Xu Anyang was really afraid of his father, and his voice became soft when he looked at him.

"Just do whatever I tell you to do?"

Xu nodded.

"Then be obedient and don't go."

Every year, people get into accidents when going out to sea. Opportunities and challenges coexist in this ocean.

If you are not careful, you will lose your life or become paralyzed.

There are many cases where even the bodies could not be found after the accident.

People died in the sea every day, and Xu Pinghai could not guarantee that he could bring back all the crew members intact every time he went out to sea.

"Just let me go..."

Xu Yiyi is a stubborn person who won't turn back until she hits the wall. Even if Xu Pinghai doesn't let her go this time, she will find a way to go.

Uncle Great Grandpa noticed that this girl had the same personality as her father.

It's just that her father insisted on joining the army, and she insisted on going to sea.

"Okay, if she wants to go, let her go."

The little girl has never had any experience and thinks things are simple. She must be made to suffer a little, otherwise something bad will definitely happen in the future.

"Grandpa, what are you thinking? Won't she be thrown into the sea when a storm comes? If you agree to let her go out to sea, you are sending her to her death."

Xu Pinghai said angrily that his father had been at sea for decades and had enough experience, but he was still buried in the sea.

The sea is unpredictable, and one unhappy moment can keep you here.

Xu Pinghai was sometimes frightened by his dreams at night. He watched his own father fall into the sea with his own eyes, but he was powerless to do anything.

If Xu Yiyi were like this? He couldn't explain it to Xu Yinli.

"This girl is very proud. I didn't realize it before, but now that she wants to support her younger siblings, she definitely doesn't want to wait for the clan to help her. If you don't agree now, she might find a way to do it herself one day. When no one is watching, it will be more likely that something bad will happen. Just think of this as teaching her a lesson."

Uncle Great Grandpa knew how dangerous the sea was, but he was afraid that Xu Yiyi would run away without saying a word.

Having said that, Xu Pinghai couldn't refuse anymore.

"Since your great uncle has said so, I will only take you this once. Once you're on board, listen to instructions and don't run away in fear. When you return, stay home and take care of your younger siblings."

Xu Pinghai thought that after they got on board, he would let her watch in the cabin, so that she would be scared and would not dare to come out and make a fuss next time.

Xu Yiyi couldn't control her smile. As for what Xu Pinghai said, she didn't care.

When she gains some experience and saves some money, she can buy a boat and make the decision herself.