My humble days in ancient times

With the addition of Jiang Jingchen and a few others, the yard was filled with laughter every day and became extremely lively.

When everyone gets together, there are always endless topics to talk about, from all over the world, from anecdotes to daily life, everyone enthusiastically shares their experiences and ideas.

Xu Dafu and Li moved in hurriedly when the weather started to get colder.

Xu Ruyi and Xu Qinghe were really surprised to see this scene.

Li said quickly, "I'll stay here until the end of the winter before going back."

Xu Ruyi and Xu Qinghe looked at each other, not knowing how to say no.

When Tian Yuhe found out, she was extremely depressed and stamped her feet in anger.

Li and Xu Dafu stayed here for the New Year and did not go home. When it was cold in winter, Xu Dachuan helped pick the cabbages and radishes in the vegetable garden and took them home.

Li said happily, "I didn't expect it to be so comfortable here. Food is provided for me, and clothes are provided for me. Every day I just eat and play."

Xu Dafu nodded repeatedly and said, "I didn't expect that in this life I didn't enjoy the blessing of a son, but I enjoyed the blessing of grandsons and granddaughters."

It was a coincidence that my grandfather He Tiezhu and uncle He Changsheng came over the next day.

When He Tiezhu entered the house, he saw Xu Dafu and Li living there peacefully. He frowned and asked Ruyi, "Are they planning to stay here forever?"

Xu Ruyi nodded slightly.

"Then I'll live here too." He Tiezhu looked unconvinced, like a quarrelsome child.

Xu Ruyi looked at her grandfather and felt that he looked a bit like an old naughty boy, and couldn't help but smile.

Xu Ruyi said, "Grandpa, if you want to live here, it doesn't matter how long you stay. You can stay as long as you want."

When He Tiezhu heard this, he immediately beamed with joy: "Really? Then I won't leave from now on. I'll just stay here."

However, because he was worried about He Changsheng being alone at home, He Tiezhu left after staying for five days.

As they left, He Tiezhu held Ruyi's hand tightly and said, "I can't compare to those two shameless people. They can live here forever without any shame, but I can't."

He walked over and took Xu Qinghe's hand and said, "They said they would go back after the New Year when the weather gets warmer. If they don't go back, I will come and drive them back. They are so shameless. They have a son but they are still living in their grandson's house." He Tiezhu was furious, and his cheeks were slightly flushed with excitement.

Xu Qinghe smiled awkwardly, not knowing how to respond.

The next day, Xu Ruyi was taking a lunch break when Tian Yuhe and Huang Guiyun came to see her.

Tian Yuhe asked expectantly, "Can your father and I live here together?"

Xu Ruyi and Xu Qinghe shook their heads without hesitation.

After Tian Yuhe left in a huff, Huang Guiyun said, "Qinghe Ruyi, I see Dahu and Qinghe are about the same age, and Erhu and Qingyan are about the same age. Do you still need a personal servant?"

Xu Qinghe asked seriously, "Are they going to sell themselves into slavery?"

Huang Guiyun shook her head like a rattle.

Xu Qinghe took out Jiang Jingchen and the others' indentures slowly and said firmly, "If Mrs. Huang can't sell the child, she should go back!"

When Huang Guiyun saw the indenture contract, she was stunned. It took her a long time to come to her senses, and then she left in shame.

When they got outside the yard, they met Tian Yuhe still waiting for her, so the two of them kept cursing Xu Qinghe and Xu Ruyi all the way. The words were as ugly as they could be, as if they wanted to vent all the dissatisfaction and resentment in their hearts.

The weather was getting colder, and the wind was so sharp that it chilled people to the bone. The days passed by like a white horse, and soon it was the 20th day of the twelfth lunar month.

Xu Ruyi bought two new clothes for Aunt Zhang.

When I arrived at Aunt Zhang's house, as soon as I entered the door, I found that Li Hehua's belly was already bulging and very conspicuous.

Xu Ruyi asked with concern: "How many months?"

Li Hehua's face was filled with a happy smile. She said, "It's been five months."

"That's great! Time flies." Xu Ruyi raised her head slightly, thought for a moment, and said, "Next year, just stay home and don't tire yourself out."

Li Hehua nodded obediently: "I want to go to the store, but Zhuzi and mother don't agree."

At this time, Aunt Zhang enthusiastically brought two cups of steaming hot water and said, "Ruyi and Hehua, drink some hot water to warm yourself up!"

Xu Ruyi held the hot water cup in both hands, sipping the hot water in small sips, and asked, "How is Aunt Zhang's health recently?"

Aunt Zhang nodded with a smile on her face: "I'm doing fine, and I'm in good health. I can still help take care of the children next year!"

Aunt Zhang was so happy that she ran into the house again, took out some cute little clothes for the children and said, "Look quickly, are the clothes I made beautiful?"

Xu Ruyi took it and looked at it carefully, praising it sincerely: "Aunt Zhang has such a skillful hand. The stitching on this dress is so fine and the style is so beautiful."

Aunt Zhang was delighted when she heard Xu Ruyi's praise. She said happily, "Even if I can't do anything else in my life, I can still do needlework."

Xu Ruyi smiled and turned to ask Li Hehua: "Do you like these clothes, sister-in-law?"

"I like it. This is a gift from my mother!" Li Hehua answered happily with a sweet smile on her face.

"Sister-in-law is beautiful, kind-hearted, and good at talking." Xu Ruyi took Aunt Zhang's hand and said kindly, "Aunt Zhang's future blessings are yet to come!"

Aunt Zhang nodded happily: "Hehua is a gentle and virtuous child, well-educated and well-mannered, and very likable."

After leaving Aunt Zhang's house, Xu Ruyi met Zhou Qiang on the winding road back home. Zhou Qiang was accompanied by a beautiful woman with a delicate face.

Xu Ruyi said calmly, "Hello, Brother Zhou, hello, beautiful sister."

Zhou Qiang's face was full of smiles, and he said with a smile: "Sister Ruyi is also good!"

The girl blinked her bright eyes and asked Zhou Qiang curiously, "Who is she?"

Zhou Qiang explained gently: "It's the girl I often mentioned to you."

The girl said "Oh" twice as if she suddenly understood something. Her eyes fell on Xu Ruyi and she said, "So she is Xu Ruyi! She is quite pretty."

Xu Ruyi continued walking towards home, and when she was almost home, she found Xiong Da standing upright outside the gate.

Xu Ruyi quickened his pace and walked over to ask, "Brother Xiong, what's the matter with you coming here today?"

Big Bear smiled innocently, gently opened the cloth on his backpack, and said, "Here are some tiger bones. I brought them here especially for you today."

"That's great, thank you, Brother Xiong." Xu Ruyi was full of joy, with gratitude shining in his eyes.

Xiong Da waved his hand and said, "You're welcome. Here are five of them. Take them all!"

At this time, Guo Huai opened the door, and Xu Ruyi hurriedly said, "Brother Xiong, come in and have a cup of tea. I'll give you the silver."

Xiong Da waved his hand again and said, "No thanks. I'm leaving. Come have tea next time!" After that, he hurried away with big strides, leaving Xu Ruyi looking at his receding back, her heart full of emotion.

After returning home, Xu Ruyi carefully cleaned the tiger bones and then carefully placed them in a wine jar to soak in wine.

Xu Qinghe came over with a puzzled look on his face and asked, "Does this have any effect?"

Xu Ruyi smiled gently and explained patiently: "If your legs hurt in winter, you can drink some. It may help dispel the cold and relieve the pain."

"Is there such a saying?" Xu Qinghe opened his eyes wide, his face full of disbelief.

"I heard it from others, so it may not really work. Let's give it a try! Let's soak it for two or three years first." Xu Ruyi said as he sorted out the wine jars.