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

At the foot of the mountain, Lu Tianming and others were drinking porridge. They were surprised to see Wu Youzhi with a bruised face and nose.

Lu Tianxin, who had been working with him these days, saw him like this, quickly put down his bowl, and stepped forward and said:

"Youzhi, what's wrong with you?

Come here and let me see!

Ouch, why is the injury so serious! "

Wu Youzhi was already relying on his own strength to hold on, but when he heard Lu Tianxin's concern, he couldn't help but shed tears.

The young man had a strong sense of self-esteem, so he quickly turned his head away and wiped away his tears.

"Uncle Tianxin, I'm fine. I just accidentally fell at home."

The wound on his face was so obvious, how could Lu Tianxin believe it?

This child is about the same age as his son Shuyi. Although he is a little weaker, he works very hard.

Over the past few days, he had a very good impression of this child.

"Youzhi, we're having breakfast right now. Come with me and eat first."

Wu Youzhi was pulled by his arm, and followed him with his head down, walking towards the stove.

The people eating nearby were watching this situation and were also muttering in their hearts.

The old village chief's wife scooped a large bowl of vegetable porridge and handed it to Wu Youzhi. Lu Tianxin also picked up his bowl and drank the porridge with Wu Youzhi while chatting.

After a short while, he found out what had happened.

When Lu Tianxin heard that Wu Hongliang had beaten him up and ruined all the medicine his mother had just bought, he slapped his thigh in anger and said:

"These guys are really going too far!"

The people around were also filled with righteous indignation.

After hearing what Wu Youzhi said, Lu Qingqing's face quickly became serious.

Now it seems that Village Chief Wu is not only greedy for power and money, but also has a strong desire for revenge.

She subconsciously felt that Village Chief Wu would soon find a way to retaliate against them.

After this thought flashed through her mind, Lu Qingqing quickly checked the bow and arrow and the box of arrows in the space.

If this person dares to come, just come and give it a try!

In the crowd, Xie Laowu's face was filled with anger and more sadness.

In the entire Baoshan Town, he and Wu Youzhi were the only ones who came to help.

Now that Wu Youzhi has gotten into trouble, his family is likely to be retaliated against by the head of the village, Wu.

At this time, Lu Tianxin had already scolded Wu Lichang and Wu Hongliang and his group.

After his anger subsided, he looked at Wu Youzhi and said with some sympathy:

"Youzhi, you're injured like this, you should go home and take good care of yourself, wait..."

As he was speaking, he was interrupted by Wu Youzhi with a look of panic on his face.

"Uncle Tianxin, I'm fine, I can work.

Don't worry, I won't delay my work!"

Lu Tianxin originally planned to wait a few days until he felt better before coming over.

Seeing the child's frightened look and remembering his family's situation, he roughly understood what was going on. He stopped trying to persuade him and just asked him to wait a moment.

Then, he walked to Lu Tianming and told him about Wu Youzhi's family situation, hoping that he would allow the child to work for two hours and have lunch with the team.

As for his wages, he planned to pay for it himself.

Lu Tianming did not respond, as he saw that the child's leg injury was serious.

If you don't take good care of it, it will probably become lame in the future.

Thinking of this, he came to Wu Youzhi.

Wu Youzhi knew that this team was managed by Lu Tianming. He was very nervous when he saw him coming. He wanted to explain that he could do the job, but Lu Tianming interrupted him.

"Youzhi, if you don't take good care of your leg now, you might get sick in the future.

I know your family's situation. Let me lend you two taels of silver first.

Wait until you recover from your injury and come back to work.

As for wages, it will be the same as previously agreed upon ten coins a day."

When Wu Youzhi heard the two taels of silver, he waved his hands and said:

"No, no, I don't need that much!"

Lu Tianming said directly: "I know your current situation is difficult, just take it and use it first. Consider it as an advance payment to you."

Wu Youzhi didn't expect that they would help him so much even though he had only been with them for a few days.

When I think about the ridicule and suppression that most of the Wu clan members have received on a daily basis, I feel mixed emotions.

He knelt down and kowtowed several times to Lu Tianming.

Lu Tianming looked at the tears in the child's eyes and stepped forward to help him up.

The people watching this scene felt a little sympathetic towards Wu Youzhi.

Before he left, the old village chief's wife took out two cakes and stuffed them into his arms.

On the way back, Wu Youzhi held the cake and silver in his arms, tears streaming down his face.

He and his mother's lives were saved by the people at the foot of the mountain.

As soon as Wu Youzhi left, the two teams of craftsmen started working.

Lu Tianming readjusted the working positions of everyone in the team so that if someone attacked during the day, they could quickly form a team.

In addition, men were arranged to watch over the road leading up from the village below.

At the same time, he told the women in the team not to go to the village to get vegetables alone today, and they had to be accompanied by a man.

Then he reminded everyone to spread the news that Lu Qingqing was going to collect silk in the village.

The women in the village all thought this matter was important and decided to go to the village now.

After all, it was early and most villagers had not gone out yet, so they could spread the news faster.

Lu Qingqing also followed the women and went to Widow Meng's house as usual.

When Widow Meng learned that she had found a way to collect silk, she was very happy for her.

After learning the price Lu Qingqing paid for the silk, he couldn't hide the joy on his face.

Then, she couldn't help but cover her face and cry.

She has always been a strong-willed person and has suffered too many injustices because of selling silk.

Unfortunately, there is no other way to support myself and my children.

Now, there is finally hope.

The two chatted briefly for a few more minutes, and then Widow Meng went to visit a few familiar families in the village to help promote Lu Qingqing.

After saying goodbye to Widow Meng, Lu Qingqing went straight back to the foot of the mountain.

Not long after they returned, a woman from Baoshan Town came back with a piece of silk, following the women in the team.

The woman carefully confirmed the price with Lu Qingqing before opening the bag to reveal the silk inside.

The whole piece of silk is bright in color and has tight fibers, with no obvious missing or broken threads. It is obviously a piece of silk of high quality.

Lu Qingqing opened it and checked it carefully, confirming that there was no problem.

He took out five and a half taels of silver from the purse he had prepared long ago and handed it to the woman.

The woman took the silver, bit it carefully with her teeth, and after confirming that it was real silver, she kept thanking Lu Qingqing.

Seeing her accept the money, Lu Qingqing took the opportunity to say:

"Aunt, from now on I will purchase silk in large quantities.

Whatever you have at home, you can bring it.

As long as the quality is good, I will buy it."

After the woman heard what Lu Qingqing said, her mouth corners stretched to the back of her ears and she said:

"Don't worry, Miss Lu, I'll go back and get the two rolls of silk I've saved at home.

I also went back and told a few familiar families about it.

The price you offer is reasonable, and we are happy to give it to you."

Lu Qingqing responded with a smile and continued:

"Auntie, you know we just settled down and haven't built the house yet.

Now I am also looking for men to help me. I will pay them ten cents a day and provide them with two meals.

If anyone in my family is free or if someone I know is free, I'd be grateful if you could introduce them to me."