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

Come to think of it, she even missed those bandits on the road of fleeing famine!

When can she get another wave of silver and money?

Lu Qingqing looked at the shopkeeper waiting to collect money at the counter and put aside the wild thoughts in her mind.

After paying the money, she took Da Zhuang's schoolbag and her and Qin Lang's weapons and went out.

Seeing that it was almost noon, the two of them simply went straight to the restaurant to have lunch.

As usual, he packed up two more portions of the delicious dishes before leaving in his carriage.

When the two of them were rushing back, it was the hottest time of the afternoon.

Lu Qingqing prepared ice in the carriage, and she and Qin Lang took turns going there to cool off.

It's just a pity for the horse, it was panting from the heat all the way.

When they passed a shady spot, Lu Qingqing stopped the carriage and planned to give the horses some water to relax.

She was worried that the horse would get diarrhea after eating the ice, so she only dared to add two small pieces of ice to the water in the space.

Even so, the horse drank happily, gulping down the entire bucket of water.

After drinking, it didn't forget to rub Lu Qingqing's hand, looking very well-behaved.

Lu Qingqing touched its head and continued on her way.

When we got back, work in the camp hadn't started yet.

When Dazhuang saw her come back, he hurried out to greet her.

When he saw the new schoolbag that was specially prepared for him, he wiped his hands on his body but still didn't dare to take it.

He turned around and ran back, saying as he ran: "Sister, wait until I'm clean before coming over."

Lu Qingqing watched him run back to the tent, wash his hands and face, and wipe the dust off his clothes before running back.

Dazhuang carefully took his schoolbag, opened it and checked the things inside one by one, and was very happy.

When he heard that he would go to school to check on the situation tomorrow, he jumped three feet high with excitement.

Not far from him, Boss Lu, who was sitting on the ground playing with dirt, looked at him happily and clapped his hands in approval.

After spending these days together, Boss Lu treated Dazhuang as his brother.

Although he has learned all kinds of life skills, he likes to stay close to Dazhuang whenever he has nothing to do.

Now, he is no longer as close to Old Man Lu as he was at the beginning, but instead avoids him from a distance.

According to Da Zhuang, when Boss Lu first became mentally retarded, he ran to see Old Man Lu several times.

As a result, every time he came back, he had injuries on his body and face.

Da Zhuang was so angry that he followed him secretly one day.

I happened to see Lu Lao San beating Lu Lao Da while cursing at him.

“Good boss, you think you can write it off now that you are stupid.

You're dreaming. You have to pay back all the money you owe me with interest.

If you don’t have money, use food and land to pay off your debts!

You spent so much money on me along the way, and you still dared to push my wife!

If my Lai Fu wasn’t okay, I would have beaten you to death!

Now, your family has started building a house, and it is a half-brick and half-mud house like mine.

I bah…”

Next to Lu Lao San, Old Man Lu watched coldly as Lu Lao Da was beaten.

As for Boss Lu's cries for help, he completely ignored them.

When Da Zhuang saw this scene, he was so angry that he rushed over and knocked Lu Lao San away.

Lu Laosan was caught off guard and almost fell to the ground. Just as he was about to hit someone, he heard Dazhuang threatening:

"If you dare to touch me, I will find the old village chief and my sister and brother-in-law!"

When Lu Laosan heard the names of Lu Qingqing and Qin Lang, he stopped in anger.

Da Zhuang took the opportunity to help Boss Lu up, and just as he was about to go back, he was stopped by Lu Lao San.

"Da Zhuang, now that your family has enough money to buy materials and build a house, it's time to pay back the money you owed me!

The expenses you have spent on this journey are not a small amount, adding up to at least thirty-five taels of silver!"

Da Zhuang looked at his silly father who was covered in injuries, then looked at his third uncle who was grinning across from him and his grandfather who was indifferent and ignoring him.

What little feelings I had for them in my heart are completely gone.

He nodded in agreement and said to Lu Lao San:

"Uncle San, I promise to pay you back the money you spent on us before.

But, how are you going to compensate me for beating my dad like this?!"

Lu Lao San said angrily:

"You're even offering compensation? You really think you're some kind of young master!

He's just a mud-legged wretch who crawled out of a dirt pit. I'll beat him up if I want to!"

Upon hearing this, Dazhuang said with a cold face:

"In that case, I won't pay you back the money I lent you.

When your father wakes up, I will return your money!"

Lu Laosan was infuriated by his shameless words and wanted to take action, but was stopped by the old village chief who rushed over.

After some mediation, Dazhuang finally returned thirty taels of silver to Lu Laosan.

As for the five taels, they were considered as compensation to Boss Lu.

Dazhuang took the IOU from Lu Laosan's hand, and after asking the old village chief to check if there was any problem, he tore it into thin strips and then into pieces.

He raised his hand and the confetti was blown away by the wind.

After thanking the old village chief, Da Zhuang helped Boss Lu walk back.

Now, he only owes money to his eldest sister.

After a few months, when the crops in the fields were harvested, he would sell some of them to pay back some of the debt.

Thinking carefully about the matters at home, Dazhuang pulled Boss Lu back to the tent.

After returning, Da Zhuang was worried that this would happen again, so he carefully instructed Boss Lu for a long time.

It’s been so long that even the foolish Boss Lu remembered it. You can’t go to Old Man Lu’s place anymore, or you’ll get beaten!

From then on, Boss Lu would stay away from Old Man Lu and Old Third Lu whenever he saw them.

During this period, with Dazhuang's patient teaching, Boss Lu took over all the farm work.

As for the house construction, Dazhuang was worried that he would be hit by something, so he didn't let him go to the new house under construction.

At this moment, after looking at the new schoolbag, Da Zhuang excitedly hugged Boss Lu.

A big one and a small one held hands and started spinning in circles.

Seeing Da Zhuang playing like a child, Lu Qingqing felt happy too.

This child had a hard life before, but if he continues to study, he will have a good future.

After a while, Da Zhuang calmed down.

Lu Qingqing then began to tell him that he had to go to school to see the teacher tomorrow.

It is best to put on the clean new clothes after taking a shower.

Speaking of clothes, when Lu Qingqing went to sell silk, she bought two sets of clothes for Dazhuang at Chenji Cloth Shop.

Now, it’s just the right time to wear it.

Dazhuang listened to his elder sister's instructions and nodded seriously in response.

Next to him, Boss Lu thought it was funny and nodded as well.