Chapter 106 The Specific Situation of the Zhao Family

Chapter 106 The Specific Situation of the Zhao Family

The third aunt was very unhappy watching the things being folded and moved to the mother-in-law's room one by one, but when she saw the smiling face of her niece's wife,

It's not easy to get angry.

They say don’t hit someone with a smiling face.

It’s okay. When the third child comes back, we’ll have to take out mother-in-law’s things and divide them up.

There was nothing to think about. "Fourth sister is still filial. Now that conditions have improved, she knows to send gifts to her parents' home. It seems that parents love you well."

When Song's mother heard this, she explained without thinking too much: "I only prepared a little bit. The rest was all prepared by Xia Xia. She said that I hadn't been back for many years, so I should prepare more."

The three aunts were all looking at the girl in front of them. She was clean and had pretty facial features.

I didn’t expect that my fourth sister’s daughter-in-law is so generous. It seems that my fourth sister’s family will be blessed in the future.

Of course, this is what my eldest aunt and second aunt thought.

But the third aunt was thinking that she was very clear about the situation of the fourth sister's husband's family.

Most of the things on the ox cart are visible, but some are not clear. It is obvious that this ox cart is worth several taels of silver.

No matter what the conditions are, the gift will be worth several taels.

Could it be that he found a rich daughter-in-law?

At this time, the third aunt's expression when looking at Shen Xia was different, and she was full of love.

It would be great if my son could marry a wife with such good conditions.

Of course, this is just what they were thinking, Shen Xia didn't know.

Then watched them take the things to grandma's room.

Shen Xia let go of her third aunt's hand and walked to her grandmother: "Grandpa and grandma, these are all from mother. As for how you want to deal with it, it's up to you."

The grandmother looked at Shen Xia kindly: "Okay, okay, you two are filial children. It's too late for you to go back today. Stay here tonight and go back tomorrow morning."

Shen Xia smiled and glanced at Song's mother: "I will listen to mother, whatever mother says is good."

Shen Xia herself was definitely not used to living in someone else's house, but thinking that her mother had not been back for many years and must want to stay longer, she decided to stay.

When Song's mother heard Shen Xia say this, she was very moved. She definitely wanted to stay, but she was worried that Xia Xia would not be used to being outside, so she was embarrassed to say it.

I didn't expect Xia Xia to be willing.

Then he went forward and took his mother's hand: "Okay, stay tonight, I want to sleep next to you, so we can talk more."

The grandmother also patted her daughter's hand with a kind face and said, "Okay, then tell your father to get out."

Everyone laughed at what grandma said.

It was almost the afternoon hour, which was around five o'clock in the afternoon.

There were a few other children in the yard, and my grandmother introduced them to us one by one.

Of course, several children gathered around.

Shen Xia also took a look.

The grandmother introduced them: "Your eldest brother has three children, two sons and one daughter. The eldest is Zhao Yuan, who is seventeen years old and went to Qinghedao with his father. This is the eldest daughter, Zhao Xue, who is fifteen years old. This is the youngest son, Zhao Fan, who is eight years old."

Then he looked at the girl next to him and said, "Your second brother has two children. The older one is also a son named Zhao Yun. He is sixteen years old this year and has also cleared the river with his father. This is the younger daughter Zhao Xin, who is twelve years old."

Then he looked at the child next to his aunt and said, "This is your third brother's youngest son, Zhao Mao, who is ten years old. The eldest son, Zhao Lin, is fifteen years old and has also gone to Qinghe Road with his father."

Then he said to them, "Call me aunt, and call me cousin, cousin's wife, and cousin."

Several people said in unison: "Aunt, cousin, sister-in-law, and cousin, hello."

My aunt smiled and said, "Okay, okay."

Just seeing that my mother’s family is large and prosperous.

Shen Xia was curious: "What does mother mean by cleaning the river?"

At this time, my aunt explained, "Xiao Xia, now is not the busy farming season. Every year at this time, we will be sent to clear the silt in Wanglong River. Because it rains heavily in June and July every year, Wanglong River will accumulate a lot of water. April has the least water, so we will be sent to clear the silt at this time."

"If it's not cleared, the water won't flow away in time, and the crops in the village will be flooded. But clearing the silt still pays ten cents a day. As ordinary people, we have no work to do at this time, so we're happy to earn ten cents a day."

Shen Xia was curious: "Who paid for this?"

My second aunt interrupted, "The county government! Every year, the head of each village counts the population. In the past, there was no money, but later when a new county magistrate was appointed, he was paid."

After listening to this, Shen Xia thought that this should be the policy changed by Gu Zizhan!

I didn't expect that he, a man with a cold face, could be so compassionate to the people.

"Oh, so that's the case. Do I have to go?" Shen Xia asked back.

"Not really. In the past when we didn't have money, two people from the family had to go. Now that we are paid, there is no requirement to go," explained my second aunt.

"Oh," Shen Xia understood.

Because there was no money before, no one wanted to go, so we set a task.

Now that we have money, everyone wants to go, so there is no need to set tasks, and there are enough people.

I think for them, if there are three families and two people from each family, the income would be sixty cents a day, which is one tael and eight cents of silver a month.

Everyone is still very happy.

Grandma saw that it was almost dark and said, "Let my eldest aunt and second aunt go back to their room with her. It's time to cook. It's a good time to get some food to cook."

When the third aunt heard this, she said, "Mom, I'll go get it with you!"

Grandma smiled and said, "Just chat with Yan'er! We can't leave Yan'er and her whole family here alone!"

Come to think of it, in the end the third aunt had no choice but to accompany Song's mother to talk about the family's situation over the years.

That is not easy in every way.

Shen Xia, who was listening nearby, felt that her mother would be even more sad after hearing these words!

At this time, the eldest daughter of the eldest room, Zhao Xue, also came over and pulled Shen Xia: "Hello, cousin, let me talk to you!"

"Okay." Shen Xia nodded.

It's a good opportunity to learn more about the Zhao family from Zhao Xue.

The grandfather then took Song Jiang and Song Jin aside to talk, saying that he had not seen his grandchildren for many years.

My grandmother and two aunts went back to their rooms.

I was just worried that Yan'er would suddenly come back and there was no food prepared at home.

What kind of treat?

But when the three of them came in and opened the things their daughter had given them.

Except for the two pieces of cloth, everything is obvious.

Another big bag was full of white rice, and there were also a few packs of snacks.

There was also wine, tea, and a big piece of pork.

There are also chickens and ducks.

The three of them were all amazed at these things.

At first, I just saw that there were so many things and thought they were worthless.

Now it seems that these things will cost at least ten taels of silver!

The eldest aunt was surprised and asked, "Mom, has this fourth sister made a fortune?"

"That's right, mom, this is too much! Doesn't their family have any expenses?" The second aunt was also curious. This was too much!

At this time, the grandmother's eyes were red with emotion: "Well, that should be it! It's good when it's OK."

"But my husband and my second brother and sister's home were still the same last year. Is it so fast?" asked the aunt.

Grandmother said: "Didn't you hear Yan'er say that Song Jiang and his men got married? Maybe Shen Xia's family is well off and has a dowry!"

"That's right, otherwise how could the third sister see it? It seems that the fourth sister has also woken up. Mom, you don't have to worry about the fourth sister anymore." The second aunt comforted.