The fake daughter married into the mountains and had meat to eat every day during the famine

Zhang and Xu Yongfu also came to the gate of the courtyard.

"Oh, the villagers gave so many things?" She glanced in Jiang's direction. "I think they are thanking Tang'er for selling them food at a low price. If you ask me, I think it's okay to keep it."

Xu Yuande and Hu supported each other and walked out of the yard.

"The kids are back."

Several people hurriedly greeted him.

"Father, milk."

Looking at the family gathered together, Mrs. Hu smiled happily.

Xu Yuande responded and looked at the pile of things on the ground. "I heard everything you said just now. Since it's been delivered, just accept it. The girl has done such a great thing for the village this time. It's not like I accepted someone's things in vain."

Mrs. Hu also nodded.

"Since your grandfather has said so, then listen to him and accept all the things."

Song Yuntang nodded, carried the two puppies into the yard, and left the rest of the things to Jiang to deal with.

There are two dogs, one brown and one tabby. The brown one has a slightly darker fur than Dahuang when he was a puppy. The tabby one looks silly, but is quite likable.

Although there were no restrictions on eating dog meat in the Great Xia Dynasty, Song Yuntang, who had never been exposed to this kind of food in his previous life, was subconsciously unwilling to kill the dog and eat its meat.

Now Dahuang has been taken to the county clinic, and the general is the only one looking after the village.

Once these two puppies grow up a little, they can be sent to the farm to guard the house when the weather gets warmer next spring.

The temperature outside was low and the ice on the edge of the water tank had not melted yet. Song Yuntang was afraid that the two dogs would be cold, so he took them into the house.

Maybe it was child's nature, but Huer was so happy when he saw the two little creatures, he shook his head and rubbed and touched one and the other, and from time to time he would hold the dog in his arms and 'caress' it, making the puppy twist its body and whimper.

Hu'er stroked its fur and said, "Don't cry, puppy. Brother will pet you."

But the more he touched, the harder the dog struggled.

Mrs. Hu, with a kind face, laughed.

"He has really reached the age where even dogs dislike him. Even dogs are afraid of him."

Zhang made some tea and brought it into the house, saying with a smile, "Who says he isn't? The chickens and ducks at home are chased by him every day, and they eat more than before."

Hu looked towards the courtyard.

"It's still early, let's all come inside and warm up. Our family hasn't been together for a long time, so it's a good time to get together and chat."

"Hey, I'll be right there."

The people outside washed their hands and went back into the house while breathing into their hands.

Looking at the red, frozen hands of several people, Mrs. Hu stood up, tiptoed, and stretched her hand to the top of the wardrobe.

Seeing this, Xu Yongfu hurried forward and supported her.

"Mother, please be careful. What do you want? I'll get it for you."

Mrs. Hu pointed to the pottery jar on the wardrobe.

"This is the jar."

Xu Yongfu took the jar and gave it to her.

After opening the lid with trembling hands, Mrs. Hu picked out some of the greasy substance inside and smeared some on the hands of her son and daughter-in-law who had just been working outside.

"When I lived in the county town, my hands and feet were cracked, so Tang'er made this hand oil for me. I found it very useful. You all touched the water just now, so put some on your hands. If your hands really crack later, it will be very uncomfortable."

"There is such a good thing?" Zhang said as she wiped the hand oil off the back of her hand.

It seems that after applying it on my hands, even the calluses from previous work are not so hard anymore.

She turned her hands over and over.

"It's really good."

Maybe because I’m getting older, my hands always crack from being exposed to too much water in winter.

But everyone is like this. Those of them who come from farming families are reluctant to spend their extra money to buy a can of hand oil in town.

It was so badly cracked that if I bought meat during the New Year, there would be a small piece of fat the size of a thumb left. Every time it came into contact with water, I would roast the fat over the fire and smear the fried lard on the cracked areas.

After using it, he put the fat away like a treasure and took it out for use next time it came into contact with water.

Song Yuntang looked at her.

"It just so happens that I'm free these days. I'll make some more when I get back and share some with Mom and Auntie, and give some to Grandma as well."

Zhang looked at her with a smile.

"Then Auntie will be welcome."

Song Yuntang smiled and winked at Xia Ning.

Xia Ning nodded slightly, turned around and went out.

Xu Yuande looked at Xu Qingye, who was sitting next to Song Yuntang and had been silent.

"Is Qingye doing well in the county these days?"

Xu Qingye remained calm.

"all good."

"Did you give your teacher a New Year gift before you came back?" Xu Yuande asked again.

Xu Qingye shook his head and said, "The teacher went to the hot spring resort in the provincial capital to spend the winter at the beginning of the twelfth lunar month, so I haven't had time to give him a gift yet. I thought I'd make it up to him when I go to pay him New Year's greetings at the beginning of the year."

Xu Yuande paused, nodded, and said, "For a respected elder like your teacher, the gift doesn't have to be expensive. The key is to be thoughtful. Respecting teachers is the most basic courtesy. Don't forget it at the beginning of the year."

Since they were young, the children in the family often heard Xu Yuande talking about etiquette and how to behave in society.

I didn’t expect that now that I have grown up, I can still hear these words. It is quite touching.

Xu Qingye didn't show any sign of impatience.

"I remember everything you said."

Xu Yuande's face was full of relief.

"Just remember, your cousins ​​are not good at studying, so our family will be counting on you in the future."

Song Yuntang glanced in his direction and muttered softly.

"If I always say that, it will put pressure on him."

When Xu Yuande heard this, he was stunned at first, then burst into laughter.

"See? I'm starting to protect you now."

Seeing this, everyone in the room laughed.

"Only when the young couple has a good relationship can the family prosper. This is a good thing." Mrs. Hu said with a smile.

Xu Qingye raised the corners of his lips slightly and turned his head to look at his wife beside him. He saw that the little girl had an embarrassed look on her face and her cheeks were slightly flushed.

The two of them have been together for such a long time, and she has always been calm and composed. It is rare to see her shy.

Soon, Xia Ning came back.

She handed the big bag in her hand to Song Yuntang.

"Master, the things are here."

After Song Yuntang took it, he opened the bundle and took out two sets of cotton clothes.

"Last time, my grandparents only stayed in the county for a few days before returning. I was busy at the time and didn't buy anything for them. A few days ago, I specially ordered two sets of clothes for the New Year from a shop in the county. I heard that the material is warm and the lining is filled with silk cotton, which is lighter than cotton. I want you to try it."