The end of natural disasters: the daily life of child brides in ancient times

Lu Tianming came over and grabbed a handful of dried vegetables, and found that many of them were rotten.

You can smell the rotten smell just by grabbing a handful without putting it close to your nose.

They had been collecting dried vegetables for the whole morning, and this was the first time they had encountered such quality.

Lu Tianming thought about it and said politely:

"Brother Yang, we're not accepting them for the time being, so you should take them back!"

When Yang Dehua heard this, he became anxious:

"Why don't you accept it? You accept it when others come, but not when I come. Why are we different?"

Before Lu Tianming could say anything, Lu Tianfu couldn't bear it anymore.

In his entire life, he has always been the one taking advantage of others, but now he has met someone who dares to take advantage of him.

Thinking of this, Lu Tianfu said angrily:

"You're so old, and you still don't understand what I'm saying? I have to tell you everything!"

Seeing his bad attitude, Yang Dehua rolled his eyes and said with a sad tone:

"Well, it's not that I brought bad people here on purpose, it's just that my wife and children are in poor health. They can't work for long and can't stand. That's why..."

As he spoke, he glanced at the group of people gathered in the room.

I thought some people would sympathize with him, but I didn't expect that the people standing there would have either blank expressions or looks of contempt.

The men had expressionless faces, while the women had contemptuous expressions.

You know, in the village, although this kind of vegetable drying work is mostly done by women, if the family is really too busy, the men in each family will also help.

This guy had always been shameless when he was at Yang Yongyan's house.

Later, when they were building a kang, he insisted on coming to help at mealtime.

People have a really bad impression of him!

Seeing this, Yang Dehua became a little angry and said:

"I'm telling you, you all live in houses in Linshan Village, and my eldest brother didn't charge you any money! Now I'm just selling you some dried vegetables, but you refuse to take them. I'm going to talk to the elders and have a good chat with them!"

After hearing this, Lu Tianfu was so angry that he ran to the wall, picked up a big broom, and hit Yang Dehua on the head.

He was beating with a big broom, cursing:

"You brought some rotten vegetables here to take advantage of me, and you dare to be so arrogant, I will teach you a lesson!"

Lu Tianming didn't expect things to change so quickly. He was about to stop it, but after thinking about it, he stopped.

He watched Lu Tianfu chase and beat him, and said to Lu Shuhe beside him:

"Shuhe, hold the bag while I fill it with dried vegetables and return it to him!"

Lu Shuhe hurriedly picked up the bag at his feet and helped Lu Tianming pack it.

At this time, Lu Tianfu was chasing someone around the yard.

Lu Tianming came out with the bag and then shouted:

"Tianfu, stop now!"

When Lu Tianfu heard his cousin's words, he put down the broom he was holding and threatened while panting:

"If you dare to cause trouble again, I'll beat you up!"

Yang Dehua was so angry that his fingers trembled, and he said hatefully:

"You! You outsiders, just wait!"

After saying that, he ran towards the gate of the courtyard.

After running a few steps, he remembered the dried vegetables he brought with him and turned around and ran back.

Lu Tianfu thought he was going to run back to beat his cousin, so he ran over with a big broom to help.

When Yang Dehua saw this, he was so scared that he snatched his bag and ran outside to avoid Lu Tianfu.

Seeing the man running away, Lu Tianfu laughed and said:

"Hey, I didn't expect there would be such a coward. This guy is so cowardly, and he still dares to take advantage of us. He deserves to be beaten!"

Several young men also felt relieved and discussed with each other what had just happened.

Lu Tianming didn't say anything else and turned back to the house.

He planned to go to Yang Yongyan's house later. He had to explain this matter clearly to Yang's father to avoid any resentment.

In the house, Lu Tianming and his family had just finished their meal.

Cui looked at her daughter, who had grown into a graceful young lady, and said:

"You guys go out first, I want to talk to your father about something."

After the three of them left the room, Cui said:

"My dear, Madam Yao came to see me again just now. She was still talking about the marriage between Yuan Fang and Bowu. She wanted them to get married soon.

I thought, since the two children have a bond, I might as well just accept it."

Lu Tianming frowned after hearing this, and said after a long while:

"Bo Wu is a good boy, and he's good to Yuan Fang. I know what you're thinking.

You're worried that once we settle down, Madam Yao might contact her family and cause trouble for the two children's marriages."

After hearing this, Cui leaned her head against Lu Tianming's chest and said:

"Yes, Madam Yao only thought that Boyu was deeply in love with our Yuan Fang. I think Yuan Fang's feelings for Boyu are not much different. If something unexpected really happened, Yuan Fang would probably..."

Lu Tianming patted Cui's back soothingly and explained in a gentle voice:

"I originally wanted them to get married soon, but the situation is not right now.

What I told the people in the team before, that the plague could come at any time, was not an exaggeration.

These days, I feel uneasy.

If everything is safe, it's fine, but I'm afraid of trouble.

Yuan Fang is a child whom we have loved since he was a child. Shuhe and his wife are also very good to Yuan Fang.

If she hadn't married and something happened to her, we would have protected her at the risk of our lives.

Although the Yao family is well-behaved, Yuan Fang will be marrying into the family as a daughter-in-law after all, so there is always a gap between them."

After hearing this, Cui looked up at her husband.

She knew that he always loved his daughter, but she didn't expect him to think so much about her.

Compared to how my father treats me, my husband truly loves our two children from the bottom of his heart.

She is a daughter-in-law. Although her mother-in-law treats her gently, how can she not understand the reason behind it?

Although a daughter-in-law lives in her husband's family all her life, she is not as close to her as other family members.

In the words of some women in the village, a daughter-in-law is an outsider!

Thinking of her daughter who had been pampered for many years, Cui quickly made a decision.

"My dear husband, I will go to Madam Yao later and postpone our wedding."

Lu Tianming nodded and instructed:

"When you go, just tell them that we can't bear to part with our daughter. We'll arrange their marriages once we're completely settled. Brother Yao is a smart man, he'll understand."

Cui nodded in agreement, and soon went to find Madam Yao.

After a few days, the people in the team collected a lot of dried vegetables.

That day, Yang Yongyan suddenly ran over and said to everyone:

"Today, the neighboring Dongning Village is slaughtering pigs. I came to inform you that someone wants to buy pork, so I'll go there today.

The harvest has been bad in the past two years, and there are not many households raising pigs in the nearby villages. I'm afraid that this will be the only one selling pork during the Chinese New Year.

I was thinking of coming here to tell you guys that if we go shopping together, we should meet at the village entrance at noon."

After hearing this, Lu Tianming and his group were quite excited.

The last time they went to the county town, the pork shop was closed.

Besides, you must buy some meat for the New Year.

If there is only one family slaughtering pigs during the Chinese New Year, you won’t be able to buy them later.

With this in mind, most people plan to buy it.

Seeing this, Lu Qingqing asked:

"Brother Yongyan, how many pigs are being slaughtered over there today?"