Chapter 160: Don't be greedy!

s the people as they always have.When the common people have grievances, and there is nowhere to appeal, they can only swallow their anger in silence.The two constables naturally saw the villagers' ga...The villagers all chimed in, “Yes, don’t give them any food. Let them starve a few meals and they'll behave!”

"Everyone was exhausted just trying to survive. They were working like dogs, barely eating enough for fear of running out of food. And these guys They're doing nothing to help and just causing trouble."

Even the most kindhearted old men and women couldn't plead for them. The few remaining children were utterly hopeless. Seeing the pitiful state of Anjia and Xixi, as well as Jia Yin's dejected demeanor, they all shrank their heads in shame...

The children made such a commotion that the adults lost their motivation to work. They happily finished early, had dinner and went to sleep.

Although Jia Yin is an adult soul, she lives in a small body, making her soul much more fragile.

The kind of helplessness she felt, being surrounded by fire during the day, made her have nightmares at night.

In the end, Tao Hongying still put her daughter on her stomach and stubbornly held her all night.

Listening to her mother's strong heartbeat and the soft lullaby, Jiayin finally fell asleep peacefully.

But Jia An and Jia Xi were both in pain because of their leg injuries, moaning and groaning.

Zhao Yuru and Jiahuan also stayed with them all night, because they couldn't apply cold compresses after applying the ointment.

The mother and son gently fanned the two boys with fans, trying to make them more comfortable.

At daybreak, every member of the Li family had dark circles under their eyes...

The village head, wearing his cap against the morning mist, came over to have a look. Seeing the Li family like this, he said, "You guys take a day off, you're just digging holes and planting trees anyway, there's no big job."

Li Lao'er's brothers all refused. They ate their meal in a hurry and insisted on going up the mountain with everyone else.

Today Tao Hongying was supposed to go with the womenfolk to clear the riverbank, as everyone’s backyards were located there. They'd tidy it up early and plant some vegetables quickly, so they wouldn't have to worry about cooking every day.

But at this moment, she was worried about her daughter and missed her son; truly, her heart ached as if it could be split in two.

Grandma Li coaxed her granddaughter into eating half a bowl of white porridge. Seeing that the little girl was still listless, she said, "Hongying, get on the mule cart and come with me to the nearby village. Let's buy some greens and maybe even a hen. I'll have Fu Niu cook some chicken soup for you to replenish your strength."

Tao Hongying immediately agreed and went to harness the mule cart.

Dongmei blamed herself for not following Jiayin last night, causing her to be frightened. Now she was going to help drive the car.

Grandma Li, seeing her granddaughter's wide, shining eyes, guessed her intentions. She said, "Winter Plum, don't think about it. We'll just take a stroll around the village ahead. You don't have to follow me. Just stay at home and help Jade Orchid."

Winter Plum subconsciously looked towards Jia Yin, seeing Jia Yin nod, she retreated.

Soon, the cart was ready.

The village head shouted, "Hongying, bring more glutinous rice. What do you want to exchange for"

But Old Li refused, saying, "No need, big brother. I've got some silver. I'll just wander around nearby and buy the children a chicken to make up for their health."

The Lee family wants to cook their own meals, it's really not good to take the village's food supplies. The village head didn't insist anymore.

Nowadays, when everyone eats together, there are many people and little food, so the dishes are naturally not very good.

Occasionally, when children have a craving or elderly family members' birthdays, each household will prepare a small meal using the fine grains they have stored beforehand.

The Li family benefited from the support of Mrs. Cui and Young Master Ye, with even those who were ill, like Old Madam Li, Jia Yin, and even Zhao Shu, receiving some of the benefits.

Everyone was not jealous, because every time Mrs. Cui, Mr. Wen, and Master Ye came, it was the Li family who provided food for them.

Everyone has a scale in their heart, understanding everything clearly, but no one keeps score. This is the trust and loyalty forged through shared hardships and struggles to survive.

Jiayin sat in her grandmother's arms, listening to her grandmother and mother talk, but her mind was frantically busy in space.

The previously stored radishes, cabbages, sorghum and millet finally had a chance to be taken out.

And the saved eggs, chicken eggs, duck eggs, and goose eggs, as well as the flooding rabbits, should be quickly persuaded to commit suicide.

The chicks that hatched last year are now four or five pounds. The hens lay eggs, the roosters are useless, so I'll catch two and contribute a big dish to the family table.

Besides, Shuilingling has lots of small greens left in the fridge. There's also plenty of meat and the little fish from the pond have all grown to be as big as a palm.

It's a shame these still have to wait...

Do not be greedy, do not be greedy!

Jia Yin kept encouraging herself, and the cart slowly entered the nearby village.

This village is called Big Banyan Tree, with over forty households and more than two hundred people.

The roads in the village were dirt roads, but they were swept very clean, and the courtyards and fences of each house were also neat.

It is evident that the village has a good atmosphere. At least, everyone here seems to be living an honest and hardworking life.

Jiayin stood in grandma's arms, stretching her neck to look around.

The more she looked, the more satisfied she became.

There are people raising geese in this village now, so I won't be afraid of having goose eggs poked out to blind someone anymore.

She happily pointed at the goose farmer's yard and exclaimed excitedly, "Geese! Grandma has geese!"

The old woman still thought her granddaughter wanted to eat goose meat, so she immediately called out to her daughter-in-law, "Hongying! Go ask if they can sell us a goose. Let's stew it for Funiu at lunchtime!"

"Alright, Mother," Tao Hongying immediately stopped the ox-cart and knocked on the door to speak with the woman in the house.

This village is closest to the gravel beach. Previously, someone in the village saw clearly what happened when the county magistrate's son was humiliated here and spread the word throughout the village.

Almost everyone in the village knows that the people from Shuitang are not to be messed with.

Now that Tao Hongying is at the door buying geese, and offering a good price, how could the woman refuse to sell

She not only picked the biggest one in the goose flock, but also gave away two goose eggs.

Tao Hongying gave a piece of silver weighing seven or eight ounces, feeling that she hadn't treated the person unfairly. She then picked up the goose by its neck and carried the eggs onto the mule cart.

Jia Yin clapped her hands happily. While her mother led the mule and grandmother tied up the goose, she quickly put the eggs into the basket and closed the lid.

The old woman turned around and instinctively raised her hand to lift it, but then immediately dropped it.

The basket was filled with white goose eggs, green duck eggs, red chicken eggs...

Jia Yin giggled and hugged her grandmother's neck, "Grandma, let's go home and eat egg custard!"

The old woman looked around, seeing that there were no outsiders. She pinched her granddaughter's cheek and asked in a low voice, "Funiu, what else do you want to eat"

Jia Yin whispered into Grandma's ear, "Grandma, there are also radishes, cabbages, sorghum, and millet. And... a big fish"

The old woman took a deep breath secretly, finally made up her mind, and instructed her daughter-in-law, "Let's go. Walk around the village for a while, then go to another village."

Tao Hongying didn't know what her mother and daughter were discussing, but seeing her daughter so happy made her happy too.

Thinking of last night, her best friend curled up on her chest like a little kitten, she couldn't help but feel sorry for her.

For a mother, nothing is more important than the health and happiness of her children.

"Alright, Ma, hold on tight."

She was swinging her whip, leading the donkey as she strolled through the village.

Whenever she reached a corner or behind a stack of firewood, avoiding prying eyes, Jiayin would discreetly take out something.

Sometimes it was a bag of sorghum rice, sometimes it was dozens of cabbage stalks, sometimes it was two baskets of radishes...

Occasionally, when she encountered those chatty village women, Old Li would take the initiative to respond with a few words, "We fled here during the famine. We have nothing to eat, so we're wandering around, hoping to exchange some coarse grains and vegetables."

The wives guessed that the things in the car were all exchanged from other villages, and now they regretted it.

Their home also had plenty of radishes and greens that they couldn't finish. Seeing that the fresh vegetables and small dishes from their courtyard were about to be harvested, she thought, "If we could take them out and exchange them for some copper coins, it would be great!"

Then, they all eagerly asked when the Li family's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law would come back again, much more enthusiastic than before.

Jiayin sat giggling in the middle of the basket, like a little landlady, cheerful and adorable.

From now on, you should take Grandma for walks often!

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