My humble days in ancient times

On December 19th, Xu Ruyi carefully wrote a sign in front of the courtyard: Huang Guiyun, Wang Erdan, and Xu Dayan are prohibited from entering. The handwriting was vigorous and flamboyant, revealing a sense of determination.

After lunch, Old Li took advantage of the warm sun, put his hands into his sleeves, hunched his head, and walked slowly around the village like a snail.

Seeing the sign at Xu Ruyi's house, he stopped and looked at it carefully, then walked away happily, muttering, "This girl is interesting."

Xu Xiaohua was the first one to come and sell eggs.

Xu Ruyi saw her and asked kindly, "Why are you here so early? Have you eaten?"

Xu Xiaohua replied with a smile: "I've eaten with Sister Ruyi."

Xu Ruyi counted them quickly and skillfully, a total of twenty-two, and then gave twenty-two cents.

After Xu Xiaohua left, villagers came one after another.

Many people remained silent when they saw the sign, pretending not to see it, but they were all muttering to themselves in their hearts.

Aunt Zhang and Aunt Li also came over.

Xu Ruyi smiled and asked, "Aunt Zhang, let's save the eggs we sold this time for the New Year. We have to leave some for my sister-in-law!"

Aunt Zhang smiled and said, "That's what I planned. After I sell the eggs this time, I'll keep them for the New Year. I'll give one to Zhuzi and Hehua every day."

Aunt Li said, "Give yourself one a day too. You're old, and you're reluctant to eat it yourself."

Xu Ruyi also advised: "That's right, you have to be nice to yourself. Now that you are older, you have to take good care of your health. Only when you are in good health can you enjoy more blessings."

Xu Ruyi quickly counted their eggs, and after paying the copper coins, they left satisfied.

Soon Luo Daying came over. When he saw the word "Dayan" on the sign outside, his face instantly turned ugly. He looked so gloomy that water could drip out of it. He lowered his head and said nothing.

Although Luo Daying didn't know many words, he still knew his own name and the names of his family members.

Xu Ruyi didn't care about her expression. After quickly counting the eggs and paying the money, she left without looking back.

After Luo Daying left, he went directly to Huang Guiyun's house.

Huang Guiyun saw Luo Daying and asked in surprise, "Why are you here today? It's been a while since you came to my house, right?"

Luo Daying smiled and said, "Yes, after all, our two homes are a bit far apart. Sometimes I go to the houses of nearby neighbors to chat. I rarely come to your place."

Huang Guiyun took out a stool and gave it to her, saying, "Dayan is not young anymore, isn't it time to find a husband?"

Luo Daying waved his hand and said, "Dayan is only fourteen now, and the New Year will not be fifteen. It won't be too late to talk about it after next year."

Huang Guiyun was depressed: "I thought Sister Luo was looking for me about Dayan, but it turns out that's not the case!"

Luo Daying hesitated for a moment, then said, "Something happened today. Well, it's just... Oh, how should I put it? I don't know what to say."

Seeing her like this, Huang Guiyun said anxiously, "Sister Luo, just say whatever you want to say. I'm listening carefully, no matter what you say."

Luo Daying hesitated for a moment, bit her lip, and said, "I just went to Xu Ruyi's house to sell eggs, and I found a sign in front of her yard with words written on it. Although I can't read, I still recognize the words 'Dayan' and 'Yun'."

Huang Guiyun nodded and motioned for her to continue.

Luo Daying said, "It might be about you and Dayan or something. That's why I wanted to come over and tell you. Why not find someone who can read and take a look."

Huang Guiyun smiled and replied, "It's not that difficult. Just let Erhu run over and take a look."

Erhu received the order and ran over like a gust of wind, and then came back soon panting.

Huang Guiyun couldn't wait to ask, "What's written on it?"

Erhu gasped and replied, "It says Huang Guiyun, Wang Erdan, and Xu Dayan are not allowed to enter."

"What?" Huang Guiyun was shocked, his eyes widened and his mouth opened wide enough to fit an egg.

Luo Daying was also full of surprise, with his mouth slightly open and unable to close for a long time.

Huang Guiyun thought about it and became a little angry. His face turned ashen and he put his hands on his hips.

Luo Daying saw that Huang Guiyun was a little angry and felt a little uneasy, so he found an excuse to go back.

Huang Guiyun grew angrier the more he thought about it, his chest heaving. He quickly arrived in front of Xu Ruyi's yard and stared at the sign again and again, vaguely recognizing his own name.

So he asked loudly to Xu Ruyi in the yard, "Xu Ruyi, what does this sign mean?" The voice was so sharp and piercing that it seemed to cut through the sky.

Xu Ruyi smiled and said, "I mean you are not allowed to enter my yard." There was a bit of nonchalance on her face.

Huang Guiyun said angrily: "Do you have any treasures in your yard? I can live well whether I go there or not. I don't even want to go!"

Xu Ruyi didn't get angry, and continued calmly, "My yard is very popular. Many people come here, as you know. There are people coming and going every day, it's very lively!"

Huang Guiyun was furious, her face flushed crimson. A number of people gathered to watch, pointing and whispering curiously.

Huang Guiyun said, "Xu Ruyi, you're so young and don't learn well. You think you're great just because you know a few words. What are you doing writing nonsense all day? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"

Xu Ruyi smiled and said, "Of course I can write whatever I want. It's my yard and I have the final say."

Huang Guiyun said angrily, "Take the sign you wrote inside and don't leave it outside. It's embarrassing!"

Xu Ruyi: "What if I insist on leaving it outside?" Her eyes were firm and she showed no sign of giving in.

Huang Guiyun laughed angrily: "If you don't bring it into the house, I will break it or throw it away now." As he said that, he rolled up his sleeves and looked like he was going to take action.

Xu Ruyi was also angry: "This is my stuff, you can't break it or throw it away. If you dare to touch it, I will never let you go!"

Huang Guiyun quickly walked to the sign and was about to reach out to pick it up, but unexpectedly Xu Qinghe got there first with his quick eyes and hands.

Huang Guiyun said, "Give it to me." As she said that, she wanted to reach out to grab it, but she didn't expect Xu Qinghe had already seen through her intention and dodged away.

Xu Qinghe took the sign directly into the yard and placed it carefully in the yard.

Huang Guiyun was so angry that she wanted to go into the yard, but Xu Qinghe stopped her firmly with his hand.

Huang Guiyun was furious, so she yelled at the top of her lungs, "You two bastards, you're so naughty and you've already learned to irritate people at such a young age. Your father doesn't discipline you properly, you really have no manners!"

Xu Qinghe said seriously, "Please ask Mrs. Huang to leave my house."

Huang Guiyun rolled her eyes in anger and gasped, "Give me the sign or throw it away. I'm going back now. Otherwise, I'll never let you go!"

Xu Ruyi pulled Xu Qinghe over and said, "If she's not afraid of the cold, she can stay here if she wants. It's okay as long as we're not the ones who are cold. Let's go inside and ignore her."

After saying that, the brother and sister walked into the house without looking back, and then closed the door with a bang.

Huang Guiyun didn't leave immediately. Instead, he continued to curse with his hands on his hips, spit flying everywhere: "You two bastards, how dare you treat me like this? You are so brave! Why don't you go to heaven? Look, who are you trying to humiliate with your own abilities? Do you think I'm afraid of you?"

Huang Guiyun took a breath and continued, "You deserve to be sold off, you two naughty kids. You do nothing good all day long. You'll be nothing when you grow up!"

Xu Ruyi couldn't help cursing in the house: "Some people don't do what human beings do. They sell children, steal bricks, steal chili oil, and do everything. There's nothing they won't do. They are so heartless and worse than animals. They do so many bad things, be careful of retribution!"

Huang Guiyun cursed for a long time, her words were as harsh as they could be, until her mouth was dry and her tongue was parched. Then she left cursing. She walked hurriedly, her body trembling slightly with anger, and it was obvious that she was still very angry.