Chapter 1016: Definitely Starving
Ahou ge isn't taking you. It's just that Songfeng Village isn't like our Heiya Village."“Our Heiya village is small and has few soldiers guarding it. There are no stationed troops or messengers from...The old man smiled at Yang Ruqing and greeted her: "Miss, thank you for saving us just now."
The moment the old man opened his mouth, his accent was clearly not from around here.
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Yang Ruqing also smiled and replied, "Elderly sir, you're too kind. It's the last month of the year, and it's not easy for everyone to be out and about."
Hearing this, the old man felt that although the girl was young, she spoke with grace and propriety.
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"Little girl, my surname is Yan. I come from Daliang, a neighboring country to the north of Qi. I'm a merchant who deals in mountain goods and furs."
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"Oh!" Yang Ruqing smiled and nodded again.
An elder and a youngster walked through the city gate, following a slow-moving convoy of carriages.
Having arrived at the edge of the city's main street, I stood there once more.
The old man said to Yang Ruohua, "Excuse me for asking, but your accent sounds like you're from the Changping Village area of Qingshui Town"
Yang Ruqing widened her eyes: "That's right, I'm from Changping Village. Old sir, do you know our Changping Village"
The elderly man with the surname Yan nodded with a smile. A trace of reminiscence seemed to appear on his face, which was weathered by wind and frost.
He stroked his white beard and nodded lightly: "In my early years, there was a famine in our place, and I had to wander here."
"I see." Yang Ruqing also nodded.
“It's been decades since I last visited Changping Village. My memory is hazy, and I'm afraid I've lost my way. Could you tell me how to get there” the old man asked again.
Yang Ruqing said, "Just so happens I'm going back to the village today. If you're willing, you can go with me."
The elder said, "My team of carriage drivers and I have just arrived in your county after a long journey. We plan to rest here for a few days to reorganize ourselves. I intend to visit the County Magistrate before continuing on to Changping Village."
Yang Ruqing thought for a moment, "Then I'll tell Old Uncle about the general route..."
In a few words, I've told you the gist.
The elder nodded, his face full of gratitude.
I invited Yang Ruqing and Li Da'er to have lunch, but Yang Ruqing declined.
The old man said, “Then I will part ways with the young lady for now. In a few days, you go to the village and visit again.”
Yang Ruqing smiled and said, "I wouldn't dare to visit. Since Elder Uncle has come to Changping Village, it would be my honor for you to be a guest in my home."
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"Sounds good, sounds good."
Changping Village.
As Yang Ruqing's carriage neared her family courtyard, she could hear the sound of firecrackers from afar throughout the village.
It's only the 14th of the twelfth lunar month today, there are still over half a month before Chinese New Year, how come you've already put up firecrackers
> During festivals and weddings, families in Zhuang villages also like to set off fireworks.
But usually, the dates for weddings are chosen after the age of twenty.
Why
...so that the leftover meat dishes from those banquets held to entertain guests could be collected and kept for use during the New Year.
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This is called killing two birds with one stone, a multi-pronged approach.
Why are you setting off fireworks today You're only fourteen.
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And from the sound of it, there's more than one volley of fireworks going off. What's going on
Yang Ruqing, while speculating, drove the carriage into the yard.
At home, none of the children, including Dahan and Xiaohan, were around.
Yang Huazhong is also gone.
Yang Ruqing searched the front and back yards, finally finding Sun Shi in the kitchen.
"Oh, Qing'er is back Haven't you eaten yet Mother will heat up some food for you!"
Sun Shi was washing the dishes, apparently unaware that Yang Ruqing could be back home today. The family had already finished their lunch.
Yang Ruqing stood by the stove, drinking tea and watching Sun cook her egg fried rice.
"Mother, whose family in the village is setting off such loud firecrackers" she asked.
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Sun took a moment to pause her stirring with the spatula, then said, "Oh, it's Lao Mu's family!"
"Mu Zichuan passed the imperial examination and just returned from Chang Huizhou."
“He invited everyone from his village—the town constable, the village elder—they all came. I hear people even came from Changhuai Prefecture, Qingan County, and even Wanghai County.”
“Lots of people from the village have gone to celebrate too. The fireworks are going off now, probably because the midday banquet is about to begin!” said Mrs. Sun.
Yang Ruqing suddenly realized.
Ten years of solitary study, no one inquired. With a single achievement, fame spread throughout the world.
Mu Zi Chuan, the hard work he put in those years before has begun to pay off.
Yang Ruqing turned her head to look around and then asked Mrs. Sun, "Where's my father Didn't he go to celebrate with the others"
Sun said: "Dao He's money was entrusted to Chang Geng Shu by you, and it went over without going to the banquet."
"The red envelopes have already been given out, why not go to the wedding banquet" Yang Ruohua asked with a smile.
Sun said, "Your grandfather called me to the old house, saying there was something important to discuss. He hasn't come home yet."
"Oh." Yang Ruqing nodded.
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I also want to go to the old house and see what kind of scheme Lao Yangtou is hatching with Yang Huazhong.
Just at this moment, the fried rice is done.
"Come on, eat up this fried rice quickly. You must be starving after that long journey!"
Sun Shi said, putting the chopsticks and bowl onto a small table beside her.
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Yang Ruqing sniffed the aroma, and her stomach rumbled.
Take another look at the scrambled eggs made by Mrs. Sun.
The white rice, each grain distinct, and the eggs, scrambled into tiny pieces.
Golden yellow.
They intertwine, creating a visually pleasing effect.
...topped with a sprinkle of chopped green onions for a visual impact that sets your taste buds on fire!
She plopped down on the small stool and grabbed her chopsticks, scooping up a mouthful of scrambled eggs.
Sun knew she didn't like to eat lard very much, so the egg fried rice was made with new rapeseed oil from their home this year.
The old-fashioned oil mill produces a particularly fragrant and long-lasting rapeseed oil.
The fried rice, cooked just right, is endlessly delicious.
Sun brought out two dishes of small side dishes from the pantry.
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One dish is homemade pickled radish strips, and the other dish is sweet tofu.
Yang Ruqing's eyes lit up instantly.
He ate with relish.
If this person is hungry, anything they eat will taste good.
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After a good meal, I'm content with everything.
Sun was sitting beside her, smiling as she watched her eat. The woman's eyes held a smile.
“Eat your fill, then have a few more sips of hot tea. Sit in the kitchen for a while before going out, don't catch a cold.” The woman still reminded him.
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Soon, a bowl of rice was finished.
Yang Ruqing let out a satisfied burp, patted her stomach, and sighed contentedly.
Then Mrs. Sun took her empty bowl and chopsticks to the stove and washed them.
Yang Ruqing stood by the stove, holding a teacup and watching. After a while, Yang Huazhong came back.
"Father!"
Yang Ruqing called out to him.
The man walked with his head down, as if pondering something in his mind.
Hearing Yang Ruoqing's voice, he suddenly raised his head.
"Well, hello there, daughter-in-law!"
A look of surprise crossed the man's face, and he strode over to the cooking stove. He reached out and patted Yang Ruqing on the head.
"Have you eaten" he asked.
Yang Ruqing nodded: "My mother just made egg fried rice for me to eat."
"Well, just eat it then." The man nodded.
At this time, Mrs. Sun asked him from the side, "What urgent matter did your father call you over for"
Yang Ruqing's inquiring gaze also followed Madam Sun's and fell upon Yang Huazhong.eing dragged away by my grandmother to talk about something. I don't know what major event it is that has such a profound impact. They've been talking for a long time!"Sun Shi hesitated for a moment,...