The government was sending out wives, and I ended up with a princess from the previous dynasty!

The more Li Xiuqin walked in the yard, the more uneasy her stomach felt!

After all, it's not Chinese New Year yet!

In the past, the smell of this aroma meant that the Chinese New Year had begun!

Originally, Li Xiuqin was hoping that when Jia Lian returned to visit the two old people, Jia He and Jia Lian, he would bring back some money and meat.

It'll be enough to satisfy my craving!

Who would have thought that Jia Lian would only bring some rice and flour when she came this month, with no meat and no money.

In these times, everyone is struggling. The harvests in the villages near Jiajia Village are all equally bad.

Before leaving, Jia Lian specifically mentioned that her elders were not in good health, and that this winter was particularly cold with heavy snow blocking the mountains, so she would not be coming back for the New Year. She would come to pay her respects next spring.

It's springtime, why bother with New Year's greetings?

Li Xiuqin was very angry, but there was nothing she could do. In the end, she had no choice but to give her two elderly relatives a cold shoulder.

……

"How could they buy so much meat at once? Does it belong to Jia Shan's family?"

Jia Shan's family sells steamed buns.

Over the years, Jia Shan has rented a small shop in Yilan County to sell steamed buns.

Because of their hard work and the fact that their sesame seed cakes tasted really good, their family's financial situation gradually improved!

Now, she's also started selling steamed buns with her son, and she's incredibly busy.

He only comes back to the village during the Chinese New Year.

Every year I bring back a lot of New Year's goods, and fatty meat is naturally an essential part of it!

Every time Jia Shan's family renders oil, the aroma fills most of the village!

Although the family had some spare money, a pancake seller had no status in the Great Jing Dynasty.

Jia An was the deputy to the village head and a scholar who received an official salary. His social status was much higher than that of Jia Shan, who was just a pancake seller.

Therefore, every time Jia Shan returned, he would visit Jia An's house and bring gifts each time!

With that thought in mind, Li Xiuqin carried the baby in her arms and walked towards Jia Shan's house, which was only separated from her house by a small alley.

After stepping out of the courtyard, Li Xiuqin was quite angry. How could a pancake seller, a person from the bottom of society, be so ignorant?

If you have meat at home, shouldn't you send some over first?

If you're so insensible, how will your husband take care of you in the future?

However, as soon as Li Xiuqin stepped outside, she realized that something was wrong.

Because the further you go in that direction, the weaker the flavor becomes!

Moreover, Jia Shan's house was dark and empty!

This definitely didn't come from Jia Shan's house.

Li Xiuqin turned around and walked back to her own yard, then sniffed and followed the direction of the strong fragrance!

This walk led them to the wall adjacent to Jia Daoshi's!

"Huh?? How did I get here? Have I gone crazy from wanting to eat meat?" Li Xiuqin patted her face and couldn't help but laugh at herself.

Did Jia Daoshi have meat at home?

wrong!

Jia Daoshi's family did indeed have meat. She had heard her in-laws mention that he had hunted some game in the mountains!

But even if we get prey, so what? Aren't we just taking it all to the city to sell?

This kid still has to pay back two hundred taels of silver to Manager Ji in the city!

They're even selling their wives to pay off debts, where are they going to get the money to buy meat?

How could I have thought that way?

That's absolutely absurd!

Thinking of the tragic fate of the cripple and the blind man, Li Xiuqin felt somewhat comforted.

After all, compared to being sold, the only thing I'm missing out on is not being able to eat meat!

Thankfully, I was wise back then and didn't marry that scoundrel Jia Daoshi!

……

"The oil is ready. Go get a jar and put it in first."

Jia Daoshi looked at the glistening oil in the iron pot and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.