In the years of famine, the knife in my mother's hand is not bad either

I'll give you fifty coins if you go! What a generous gesture!

All the matchmakers present stopped in their tracks!

My breathing became heavy unconsciously.

You should know that new rice only costs five cents per catty. If you buy rice that is more than three years old, it costs three cents per catty. Fifty cents is enough to buy more than sixteen catties of aged rice.

These sixteen kilograms of rice are enough for a family of ten to eat for nearly ten days during the slack season, and all it takes to get it is a trip to the Lin family?

"But then again, the relationship between childhood sweethearts really can't be dragged on any longer." A matchmaker turned around and took the initiative to pick up what Shen Qian had said before offering the reward.

The remaining matchmakers reacted quickly and started scrambling:

"Mrs. Wang Shen, I'm not saying this! You should have mentioned this marriage years ago. Although it's a little late now, I have some connections with the old lady of the Lin family, and I'm willing to help you negotiate."

"Are you talking about that time when old lady from the Lin family scolded you for two hours in front of your door? How dare you bring that up!"

"Stop arguing. The eldest daughter-in-law of the Lin family is my daughter. I'm afraid no one is more suitable than me for this matter."

As the matchmakers were arguing, a woman came over from a distance, looked Shen Qian up and down, and then spoke.

When they saw the visitor, the matchmakers all shut up.

Jia Zhang!

They couldn't afford to offend this old lady. After all, she controlled the intelligence of the entire village. If she was unhappy, the trivial matters in their family would spread throughout the village in no time.

"Then I'll have to trouble Aunt Zhang!" Shen Qian said, and bid farewell to Jia Zhang in the envious gazes of several matchmakers.

Watch the matchmaker leave.

Wang Wu's heart was broken!

What about me? My marriage hasn't been settled yet! How could he leave like this?

Wang Tianci and his wife watched the matchmaker leave and immediately ran up.

Wang Qingliu lowered his head and asked in a low voice:

"Mom!"

"I heard our family bought two cows?"

"Then can Liu and I use the oxen to carry water?"

Shen Qian rolled her eyes as she listened to Wang Qingliu's question.

"I asked you to use the ox to carry water to one acre of land every day. Do you think I am rewarding you?"

"Give this cow to your third brother. Starting this afternoon, he'll be watering the dry land at home. Judging from the weather, it won't rain, and we can't let all the crops in the fields die."

"Ah... yes!" Wang Wu, who was hiding in the corner, was startled and quickly stood up to answer.

But I was secretly complaining in my heart: Good things don’t happen to me, but bad things...all happen to me!

"And Wang You and Wang Liang, didn't you two learn carpentry from your father?"

"Within a month, I want three bullock carts."

"Three...three?" Wang You and Wang Liang's eyes widened when they heard their mother's request.

"Mom, this is too much! Don't we only have two cows at home?"

"Why don't you take the extra to the county town and sell it?" Shen Qian glared at the two of them unhappily.

"If you're asked to work, do it honestly. If you don't want to, go and fetch water with the fourth brother and his wife!"

"Also, do you guys treat it as... white meat?"

Having said this, Wang You and Wang Liang lowered their heads and stopped refutation.

Mother's words were sharp, and she immediately pointed out to them the incident of cheating in town that morning.

Now...my mother has got a firm grip on my handle!

It’s the fourth brother and his wife.

Only then did he react belatedly and looked towards the table, only to see a trace of broth still remaining under the vegetable bowl!

meat!

The meat that we didn’t eat last night, my mother actually put aside and brought it to the table again at noon today!

Before, my mother would definitely keep the meat for many days before taking it out to eat.

What a mistake!

Liu, who was standing by, was regretting it to the core.

If I had known that the eldest brother was so incompetent, I would not have urged the fourth brother to go to the county town to inform the eldest brother!

Not only did he not make any money, he also didn't get to eat the meat. The worst thing was that he lost his own money.

When had they ever done such a loss-making business?

After eating and drinking, Shen Qian went straight back to her room for a nap to recharge her energy!

Only if you keep your body in good health can you survive the famine.

Shen Qian couldn't help but shudder when she thought of her dry and thin body after the famine escape.

Five minutes later, the door of the old man Wang Qingliu opened.

He was carrying a small bag on his back and walking towards the county town.

Wang Wu took a shoulder pole and a bucket and drove the two cows that had just arrived home to the stream to fetch water.

Wang Tianci's wife Liu looked at her husband with reluctance:

"How to do?"

"What can I do? Go get a bucket and fetch some water!" Wang Tianci snorted and walked towards the woodshed unwillingly.

He picked up two large wooden barrels on a shoulder pole and handed one to his wife Liu.

Walk towards the stream.

Because they went out later, Wang Wu had already drawn four buckets of water when they arrived at the stream.

Seeing this, Liu quickly took two steps forward and said to Wang Wu:

"Third brother, can you help us fetch three buckets of water?"

Wang Wu looked at Liu's shameless look as she approached them and glared at them.

Cursed softly:

"I'm in this situation thanks to you."

"You're so embarrassed to ask me to help you fetch water?"

After saying that, Wang Wu directly hung the bucket on the shoulder pole and then placed it on the cow.

He walked between the two cows, helping to balance the two shoulder poles to prevent water from spilling on the road.

Looking at Wang Wu's departing figure, Liu secretly spat:

"How stingy!"

"Don't even think about asking me to set you up with someone in the future!"

Fortunately, Wang Wu was far away, otherwise he would have laughed out loud.

Not to mention that Shen Qian is now concerned about their marriage.

Just talking about the promises Liu had made to him before, he was already full of them! He hadn't even mentioned meeting a single girl.

Not to mention getting married.

......

The words are divided into two parts.

Under the big locust tree at the south end of the village.

Jia Zhang walked towards the Lin family with steady steps.

"Hey!"

"Is my mother-in-law home?"

The voice arrived before the person arrived, and coupled with the distinctive voice, anyone in Wangjia Village could recognize it as Jia Zhang at once!

In the Lin family house.

Old Mrs. Lin naturally heard it and came out with a rolling pin:

"Hey? How come my mother-in-law has time to come to my house?"

"You haven't had lunch yet?"

"We're having white noodles for lunch, why don't you stay home and eat with us?"

This warm invitation is actually just a courtesy among neighbors.

As for white flour, it is just a name. In fact, it is just flour that has been processed three times, and the texture is still a little yellow.

But in this era, ordinary families really can’t afford this kind of food!

Jia Zhang smiled and shook her head:

"I've eaten, mother-in-law!"

"I came here just to see my daughter."

When Mrs. Lin heard this, she immediately shouted to the kitchen:

"His sister-in-law!"

"Your mother is here to see you!"

"Let me make lunch so I can have a good chat with Mom!"

After saying that, she walked straight into the kitchen, and then a beautiful woman with a headscarf came out of the kitchen.

Seeing Jia Zhang's face filled with a happy smile from afar:

"Mom!"

"Go home with your mother tonight. Your grandfather has hunted a silly roe deer. Bring some back for your in-laws."

Hearing this, Mrs. Lin rushed out of the house and shouted:

"I can't do it, I can't do it!"

"I haven't finished the wild boar meat my in-laws gave me last time, why are you taking it again?"

"For the child. I heard that he will take the imperial examination next year, so he must be well!" Jia Zhang said, and turned to leave, but before leaving, she did not forget to say:

"Don't forget to go home and help with cooking at night!"

"I understand, mother!" Jia Zhang's eldest daughter agreed with a smile.

My back straightened a lot.

This is the confidence given by my mother’s family!

Therefore, Old Lady Lin has always been polite to her. After all...her mother's power is there, and they are from the same village.

If she got angry at all, Old Mrs. Lin would inevitably be criticized by the villagers for ten days or half a month.

......

After dinner, Old Mrs. Lin looked at her eldest daughter-in-law who brought back a big pot of meat, and her old face smiled like a chrysanthemum.

Keep praising.

After adding some meat to the table, the family started to eat!

After the meal, Jia Zhang's eldest daughter finally spoke:

"Mother-in-law, my mother wants me to ask if our Sanlang has any thoughts on getting married?"

Faced with the eldest daughter-in-law's question, Mrs. Lin's shrewd eyes lit up instantly.

He asked with a smile:

"But marrying the young daughter of Mr. Jia's family in town?"