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

Listening to his brother's crying, Village Chief Yang remembered his mother's last words before her death and sighed in his heart.

His mother only gave birth to two brothers, but the second brother was a disappointing child. He couldn't just watch him starve to death.

If that were the case, he would never be able to face his parents in the underworld!

Thinking of this, he sighed:

"Don't stand here anymore, take your wife home first.

When I'm done, I'll bring you something!"

When Yang Dehua heard his brother give in, the sad expression on his face instantly turned into joy, but he still bargained:

"Brother, that thing can't be missing!

Otherwise I won’t be able to eat it for a few days and I’ll have to borrow more.

By then, my sister-in-law will be unhappy again!"

Village Chief Yang glanced at his daughter-in-law who was talking to the children. Seeing that she was not paying attention to him, he waved his hand and told her to leave quickly.

"I know, go away quickly!"

Only then did Yang Dehua push the things he had already taken and walk away humming a little tune.

The elder beside them witnessed the entire conversation between the two and frowned as he advised:

"Degang, you are good everywhere.

But every time I meet you, my younger brother, I feel like I'm possessed.

He is so old, but he still relies on you to make a living!

Look at your Yongyan, he is almost twenty years old and still hasn’t gotten married.

You should take care of your family more.

If you keep doing this, it's no wonder Yong Yan's mother quarrels with you!"

Village Chief Yang listened to the elder's words and sighed:

"Well, I know that, but I can't really watch him starve to death."

The elders had advised him more than once before, but seeing him like this, they knew that he still didn't listen, so they said no more.

Village chief Yang made up his mind and decided to send some things to Dehua's house without telling his wife.

As for his wife and children, he will coax them well after sending them off.

At worst, when things settle down outside in the spring, he can go out and find a job to earn some money to supplement the family income.

However, Yongyan is indeed not young anymore.

It’s not that the family can’t afford to marry a wife, but Yongyan was studying in the provincial capital before, and he insisted on finding someone he liked.

This is why it was delayed. Now given the situation, I still have to persuade him to get married as soon as possible.

While thinking, Village Chief Yang continued to call people up to collect supplies.

After receiving the supplies, many villagers did not leave.

These days, most people live very frugally.

Those who have sons or daughters who are of marriageable age would like to use the things they were allocated and buy them an extra thick quilt.

Some people felt that they had enough bedding at home and wanted to exchange it for more food.

Or the child is older and wants to change to a larger cotton coat.

In short, each company has its own plans.

When they saw someone had what they wanted, they would go up and start a conversation, and the villagers would exchange things with each other.

This time, the supplies were distributed from front to back according to the location of the houses, just like the guard duty.

Lu Qingqing, Qin Lang and others from the North Courtyard were at the end of the line.

When it was her and Qin Lang's turn, Village Chief Yang went out of his way to get a cloth bag and a small wooden box.

"Daya, Xiaolang, many villagers have recovered thanks to your medicine.

I have discussed this with the elders of the clan and we cannot let you suffer any loss.

Besides what is due to you, I will give you these two things alone."

Village Chief Yang handed the wooden box to Lu Qingqing and the cloth bag to Qin Lang.

At the signal of Village Chief Yang, Lu Qingqing opened the wooden box, and inside was a thick silver-gilt bracelet.

This bracelet doesn't look exquisite, but it is very thick and feels heavy in the hand.

I guess even if it is converted into a silver ingot, it would be a very large one.

Lu Qingqing had no doubt that this thing could be used as silver to buy things in shops outside.

This is indeed a very valuable gift.

In this day and age, this bracelet can definitely be passed down as a family heirloom.

Under Village Chief Yang's expectant gaze, Lu Qingqing showed a happy expression and stood up to express her gratitude.

Village Chief Yang nodded with satisfaction and said to Qin Lang:

"Xiao Lang, open it too and see if you like it?"

Qin Lang carefully opened the cloth bag, revealing a sharp dagger inside.

This dagger has obviously been polished, and the blade is shiny.

Qin Lang liked the dagger very much when he saw it. He held it in his hand and gestured with it twice, feeling very satisfied.

He followed Lu Qingqing's example and thanked Village Chief Yang and several elders.

Seeing that they liked it, several elders were also very happy.

They actually didn't know the exact price of the medicine given by the two children, so they could only try to pick better things in return.

These two things were selected by them from a lot of supplies and are considered the most valuable.

All I can say is that the medicine they took out represented the friendship between the two children.

And what they give in return is a return for this friendship.

When it was the two's turn to receive other things, Village Chief Yang and several elders tried to give as much as possible.

By the time they had collected all the things, Lu Qingqing and Qin Lang's cart was filled with a lot of things.

At this time, more than half of the people in the village had left, and those who remained wanted to exchange some more things.

Seeing the things on Lu Qingqing and Qin Lang's carts, they all came over to exchange some.

As for the extra gifts given by the village chief and several elders just now, no one said anything.

They had also heard that the medicine was a good thing that could save lives!

In fact, there are many people among these people who have used medicine for injuries and already owe favors to others.

As for those who didn’t use medicine for their injuries, I can’t guarantee that there will not be a day when they will need medicine.

Lu Qingqing exchanged some useful items with these villagers. Several of them saw the items she had exchanged and gave her the items they had.

Without even waiting for a refusal, those people ran away.

Seeing that she wanted to return it, the people around her explained that someone in these people's families had used the medicine.

After all the supplies were distributed, Qin Lang pulled the cart and walked back with everyone in the North Courtyard.

On the way, some families had already started cooking, and the aroma of rice wafted out from time to time.

Little Stone twitched his little nose, sniffed hard, and said coquettishly to Tian Fu Niang:

"Grandma, can we have some bread mixed with bran for lunch?"

Tianfu's mother listened to her grandson's sweet words, picked up the little stone sitting on the cart, and kissed him lovingly.

"If my little Shitou wants to eat it, then we can eat white flour cakes, the kind without bran!"

Shi Xiuer saw this and smiled helplessly:

"Mom, don't spoil him too much!

A boy this age should eat something coarser, not just white flour bread!"

Tianfu Niang turned her head away and ignored her, and said to Xiao Shitou:

"You didn't listen to your mother. If there's any delicious food at grandma's place, give it all to my little Shitou!"

"Wow! Grandma is the best!

Let's eat together. I'll eat the small pancake, and grandma will eat the big pancake!"

Little Stone's childish words not only captured Tian Funiang's heart, but also made everyone around him laugh.

Everyone silently decided to eat pure white flour pancakes for lunch!