My humble days in ancient times

Ever since Xu Ruyi moved into that spacious and luxurious mansion, Tian Yuhe has often felt sad and unhappy.

That day, she took Xu Dachuan's arm and said, "Why don't you go to Ruyi Qinghe and talk to him, and we can move in too!"

Xu Dachuan looked up at her and said, "What if they don't agree? That would be so embarrassing."

Tian Yuhe said persistently, "We're just going to stay for a few days, it's nothing serious. After we move in, we can live like a young lady for a few days and experience it. How do you think?"

Xu Dachuan frowned, thought for a moment and said, "Why would you move in? Aren't we doing well now? As long as we have food and drink, that's enough. Don't cause trouble for others."

Seeing that Xu Dachuan was so stupid, Tian Yuhe was so angry that she felt like a balloon filled with air, but she couldn't say it out loud.

Now, whenever she thought of Xu Ruyi doing nothing all day and just having food and clothes provided for her, she became furious.

I couldn't sleep well every day, and my food wasn't as good as Xu Ruyi's. But Xu Ruyi ate white rice and white flour buns every day!

That would be fine, but the key point is that they have chicken, duck, fish and meat every day, unlike me who has to live frugally all day and live such a tight life.

That day, Tian Yuhe took Xu Dachun to the big locust tree at the entrance of the village to chat.

Widow Wang said mysteriously, "Did you know? Xu Xiaohua and her grandmother have moved into Xu Ruyi's house."

Tian Yuhe was shocked and his eyes widened.

Tian Yuhe asked in disbelief, "Is it true?"

Widow Wang said confidently, "If you don't believe me, go to Xu Xiaohua's house now. The house is empty now."

At this time, Huang Guiyun also came over and said, "It's true. The villagers often go to Uncle Zhang's house to buy tofu. When they pass by Xu Xiaohua's house, the house is empty now."

Widow Wang nodded repeatedly and said, "A while ago, I heard Uncle Zhang complaining that it was so lively when Xu Ruyi lived here. Now not only has Xu Ruyi left, but she's taken Xu Xiaohua and her family with her. It's so deserted now."

When Tian Yuhe heard this, he felt like a huge stone was blocking his heart. He felt very uncomfortable and unhappy, and his face became gloomy.

Tian Yuhe recalled the day she went to Xu Ruyi's house to sell eggs, only to see Xu Xiaohua and Guo Huai busy collecting them. At the time, she hadn't even noticed that Xu Xiaohua had already moved in.

Widow Wang said excitedly, "I heard that now, of the four siblings, three already have personal attendants. Xu Ruyi has Xu Xiaohua, Xu Ruyuan has Du Xiaoyue, and Xu Qingyan has his servant Du Xiaoxing. Oh, the only one left is Xu Qinghe."

Huang Guiyun asked curiously, "Yes, why doesn't he find one for himself?"

Widow Wang curled her lips and said, "Maybe not! If we're going to find one, we should look for someone around his age like Da Hu and Daniu. Maybe we can find someone as lively, cheerful and generous as Er Hu. Who knows?"

The speaker may not mean it, but the listener may take it seriously. Widow Wang said this casually, but Huang Guiyun secretly took it to heart. Huang Guiyun thought to herself that her two sons were quite good, and it would be great if they could really be a companion for Xu Qinghe.

After Tian Yuhe returned, he kept a gloomy face and was very unhappy.

Seeing her like this, Xu Dachuan asked with confusion, "What's wrong? Who made you unhappy?"

Tian Yuhe replied unhappily: "Of course it's your precious daughter."

Xu Dachuan frowned and said, "Ruyi doesn't live with us every day, so how could she make you unhappy?"

Tian Yuhe sat down heavily on the edge of the bed and said angrily, "Last time I went to her and asked her to arrange a job for me, she said no. But now Xu Xiaohua and her grandmother have moved in."

Xu Dachuan nodded and said, "Yes, I just heard that Xu Xiaohua is her personal maid. She's quite good. She knows how to enjoy herself."

Tian Yuhe rolled her eyes at him and said, "I have nothing to say about that, but what's her grandmother's claim to fame? I heard she just lights the fire and sits by the stove every day, and then she gets food and lodging, and I heard she's paid 500 coins a month!"

Xu Dachuan was surprised. Five hundred wen a month was indeed not a small amount.

However, Xu Dachuan still said: "That's their money, they can spend it however they want! I can't control it."

Tian Yuhe said, "Why can't you find a job for me? I'm her mother in name only."

Xu Dachuan hesitated for a moment and said, "She has severed her relationship with you and has nothing to do with you."

Tian Yuhe became even angrier when he heard this, and his chest heaved violently.

So he thought for a moment and said, "Aren't you still her father? Go and talk to her!"

Xu Dachuan glared at him and said unhappily, "What are you talking about? Do you have time to work now? Just take good care of Dachun."

Tian Yuhe was furious. She thought to herself, if she lived there, she wouldn't have to take care of the child. As for living, she was not stupid. She had maids and servants, so how could she possibly do it?

But Xu Dachuan just doesn't know how to feel sorry for himself. He is such a blockhead.

That day, Tian Yuhe slowly entered Li's house, carrying Dachun. As soon as she entered, she said to Li with a beaming smile, "Mom, you and Dad have worked hard for most of your lives, and it's time for you to enjoy a peaceful life. Now that Ruyi and Qinghe have become successful and have moved into a large courtyard, it's time for us to take you in and live there. I'll treat you well and show my filial piety to you."

Mrs. Li heard the hidden meaning in her words and said calmly, "We are all old. It doesn't matter where we live. Besides, our own place is a big brick and tile house, and it is no worse than others. Besides, there is no place like home. We are used to living here. It's comfortable."

Tian Yuhe forced a smile and said, "Mom is right. It's only winter and it's freezing cold. Living there, I won't have to worry about food and drink, and there will be people to take care of me. It will be comfortable."

Li said, "While that's true, isn't it autumn now? Besides, it's not cold at all, so why rush?"

Tian Yuhe quickly said, "It's definitely not cold now. Okay, if you want to move in, tell me and I'll go say hello to Ruyi."

Li felt depressed: If I want to go, I can just go there directly. Why do I need to say hello in advance?

But she couldn't get angry either, so she just said indifferently: "We'll talk about it when the time comes!"

After Tian Yuhe left, Xu Dafu walked over slowly.

Xu Dafu asked curiously, "What did your daughter-in-law whisper to you? She was so mysterious."

Li smiled helplessly and said, "What secrets does she have to tell me? She just wants to live in Ruyi's big house every day. She has never had a straight mind and is always thinking about these evil thoughts!"

"What's wrong? She touched you." Xu Dafu frowned.

Mrs. Li clapped her hands, sighed, and said, "It's us she's targeting. She wants us to live in Ruyi's mansion so she can benefit from it and move in too. What's going on?"

Xu Dafu couldn't help but smile and shook his head helplessly.

Xu Dafu said, "How dare she think that? Ruyi had already severed her relationship with her, so why would she still think about things that have nothing to do with her? It's simply unrealistic."

Mrs. Li smiled helplessly, curled her lips and said, "I want everything to be provided for me! It would be best if someone could help her take care of the child, and then she could eat delicious food every day without having to worry about anything."

After hearing this, Xu Dafu jokingly said, "That sounds pretty good. Who wouldn't want to live like this?"

Li rolled her eyes at him and said with a smile, "Although she's not beautiful, she has beautiful thoughts. But it's a pity that her heart isn't beautiful. It's strange that Ruyi would pay attention to her!"