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

When he first encountered it, Old Man Zhuang couldn't bear it and went down to check it out.

When they found out it was a dead body, they were shocked.

If I see it again later, I won’t go down to look.

As for Sun Yue, I don’t know if it was because she had seen the fickleness of people’s hearts in Lanfang Pavilion, or because she was left with a trauma after being chased by refugees.

I don't care about these people on the roadside at all.

Even when Old Man Zhuang went down to check, he held the knife in his hand tightly with caution.

Only after confirming that everything was fine did I relax.

The three continued on their way.

Half a day later, we encountered another small snowstorm.

With previous experience, Lu Qingqing quickly found a relatively low place as soon as the wind started.

After parking the carriages, they were tied together with ropes.

Then, he tied the three horses to the carriage.

After taking care of the horses, she began tying ropes around the waists of the three men.

Make sure that even if one person is blown away, the remaining people can pull him or her back.

This time, the snowstorm only lasted for two quarters of an hour before it stopped.

After the snow stopped, the three people were not injured. After packing up, they continued on their journey.

Five days later, the carriage passed through a village.

According to Lu Qingqing and Old Man Zhuang’s previous habits, they usually visit this kind of village non-stop.

But these days, the snowstorms have been tormenting people intermittently, which is really unbearable.

Plus, we didn’t replenish supplies in the city last time.

They had basically eaten up all the cooked food and dry food they had stored.

After discussing it, the three of them decided to go to the village to take a look.

If possible, stay overnight in the village.

In addition to being able to have a good rest, you can also make more dry food for eating on the road later.

After making up their minds, the three of them drove their carriage into the village.

The village is located not far from the official road. It has only about twenty households and does not look very big.

They were on the official road at the time and noticed the village when they saw the smoke coming out of the chimney.

When the carriage arrived at the village entrance, we found that the doors of every household were closed.

Thinking of the houses with smoke rising from their chimneys, Lu Qingqing walked forward and knocked on the door a few times.

Seeing no one responded, she continued to knock on the door.

Seeing this, Sun Yue and Old Man Zhuang next to them also went to the gate of the nearby courtyard and knocked on the door.

After knocking on the doors of many houses, he finally knocked on a rather dilapidated door at the end of the village.

When the gate opened, there was a very old, skinny woman inside.

She squinted her eyes, looked at the three people outside the door, and said in a hoarse voice:

"I heard you guys knocking on the door and shouting, do you want to stay overnight?"

Sun Yue took a step forward and replied:

"Grandma, it's snowing hard outside.

We were passing by and wanted to stay the night.

In addition, you will also need to use your home kitchen.

Don't worry, we are willing to pay you some compensation!"

After hearing this, the old woman sighed.

“Come in!

I am an old woman who is just trying to get by, and I am only holding on because I miss my children who are working away from home.

Logically, it's not easy for you to be away from home, so I shouldn't ask for any compensation for staying overnight.

But there is really nothing to eat at home.

If you are willing, please give me two whole grain cakes."

Sun Yue listened and quickly agreed.

The three of them led the carriage into the yard.

After closing the gate, the old woman staggered forward, leaning on a stick.

Seeing the three people park the carriage, he pointed to the house in the east and said:

"This room belongs to my son. It has a brick bed (kang) inside. I heat it at night so he can sleep warmly.

As for this horse, take it to the pen.

If there is another snowstorm at night, we won’t suffer.”

As he spoke, he seemed to remember something and pointed to the small room to the north of the east room and said:

"That's the kitchen. There's plenty of firewood in there. Feel free to use it."

Seeing the three people nod in agreement, he sighed softly and muttered quietly.

"These are all the firewood I chopped for my son. If he doesn't come back, he won't be able to see his mother anymore!"

After the old woman finished speaking, she slowly walked back into the house.

Lu Qingqing looked at the old woman's swaying figure and sighed silently.

After unloading the frame, she went to the car and took out two pancakes.

On the other side, Sun Yue also took out two pancakes.

Seeing this, Old Man Zhuang said:

"We still have to use her firewood, so why not give her all four cakes?"

Lu Qingqing and Sun Yue also had the same idea, so they gave the cakes to the old woman.

The old woman took the four big, firm pancakes, her nose felt a little sour, and she couldn't help but shed tears.

She raised her dry hands to wipe away her tears and choked with sobs:

"Girls, please don't laugh at me.

No one has cared about me for a long time since the temperature dropped.

You are all good people and will be safe.

If only my son could come back and knock on the door like you do!"

Sun Yue looked at the old woman's appearance, and thought of the grandmother who was kind to them, and couldn't help but say:

"Grandma, your son will definitely come back!"

A smile appeared on the old woman's skinny face.

“Little girl, I’ll lend you my good words.

By the way, are you heading south?"

Seeing Sun Yue nod, he continued:

"My son works in Min County in the south. His name is Niu Dan and he has a lame left leg.

If you go to Min County and meet my son, could you please give him a message and ask him to come back to see me?

If you don’t meet him, forget it.”

Sun Yue agreed to this.

When they came out, they couldn't help but sigh.

This old woman will have a hard time surviving this cold winter if she takes care of the house alone.

Unless her son really comes back.

In the yard, Old Man Zhuang was looking for a torch.

By this time, it was already dark.

He lit a torch and held it up to look inside the circle.

This pen was probably used to raise cattle and sheep before, and the area is not small.

Although the three horses were a bit crowded inside, they were still able to fit in.

Moreover, in this temperature, it is warmer if you huddle together.

Maybe the snowstorm a few days ago was so severe that a layer of snow was blown into the circle.

Old Man Zhuang took a broom from under the carriage and cleared the snow from the circle.

Lu Qingqing and Sun Yue came out and went to the car to get a straw mat after seeing it.

Take it over and spread it inside.

Xiaobai had already developed a habit. Seeing that their nest was ready, he stepped in.

He took a tour around the residence that was enclosed on three sides, grinning happily.

It has been a long time since I lived in such a comfortable place.

Lu Qingqing looked at its lower lip, which was stretched out because of happiness, and touched it gently.

It's soft and a little saliva-filled.

Xiaobai shook it off unhappily and rubbed his head against her hand.

Lu Qingqing touched it a few times and only let go when she saw that it was happy.