This night, Wu Xianglian finally got over the suffering.
She lay motionless outside until daylight dawned, and then she was seen by her eldest daughter-in-law, Sun Caihe, who came out to empty the urine bucket.
"Ouch! Mom, why are you lying here?!"
When Sun Caihe saw Wu Xianglian at first sight, she was startled, dropped the urine bucket in her hand and hurried over to help her mother-in-law.
In fact, the acupuncture points on Wu Xianglian's body had been healed long ago. However, she had been freezing outside for a long time, and half of her body was numb. She struggled several times and failed to get up, so she could only continue to lie down and wait for someone to find her and help her.
"Hurry... help me in quickly. Help me in."
Wu Xianglian's voice was hoarse and her words were sporadic.
When Sun Caihe saw her pale face, he was frightened. He pulled her up from the ground and helped her into the house.
However, Wu Xianglian's hands were stained with dog shit, which was sticky and smelly. Sun Caihe was so disgusted that she just grabbed Wu Xianglian's sleeves, for fear that the dog shit would rub on her body.
After helping Wu Xianglian into the house, Sun Caihe quickly boiled water for her to wash her hands and wipe her body, and then brought her freshly cooked hot porridge to drink.
Shivering, she wrapped herself in a quilt and sat on the edge of the kang, slurping down most of the bowl of porridge before she felt better.
The door curtain suddenly moved, and Mr. Ye walked in with a pipe and a pot in his mouth.
He glanced at Wu Xianglian with a pulled face.
Wu Xianglian suddenly felt aggrieved, put the porridge bowl aside, wiped her tears and said: "Old man, you have to make the decision for me this time!"
"Then Jiang Zhu stretched out his hand and poked me twice. I, I couldn't move! I let them bully me! They made me sit under the sun for a whole day! They even threw me at the door of our house. Frozen to death all night long!"
While sobbing and crying, she complained to Ye Quan: "Old man, you can't let them off lightly!"
"What do you want me to do?" Ye Quan's tone was not good, "Has anyone seen what they did?"
"Then..." Wu Xianglian choked, and then thought that although no one saw Ye Anyian and Jiang Zhu throwing her outside, she met Zhao Lizheng during the day yesterday!
"Zhao Lizheng saw it!"
"People say you had a stroke!" Ye Quan glared at her, "Do you know what the outside world is saying about you now?"
"What, what did you say?"
"You said that after you received this slap from Brother Nian, you became sober and realized that you feel sorry for Xiaomei! You went to find someone early in the morning, and you were so anxious that you had a stroke. It was pitiful. They were all vying to come and see you!"
Wu Xianglian:?
She grabbed the quilt, everyone was confused, but her hands kept shaking.
"They are talking nonsense! I, how could I be the one who caused Xiaomei to have a stroke! I was the one who caused Brother Nian and the others to suffer!"
"You have a stroke." Ye Quan interrupted her and said firmly.
"Things are already like this. What's the use of saying it? Who would believe it?"
"It's better to admit this and get a good reputation."
After Ye Quan finished speaking, he turned around and walked away with his pipe in his mouth, leaving Wu Xianglian alone with her mouth wide open and her eyes wide open, looking at his leaving figure in disbelief.
…
Ye Anyian and others on the other side had a good sleep.
The next day, Ye Anyian was going to town with Jiang Zhu.
Because he wanted to buy two pairs of ready-made clothes for Ye Xiaomei, Ye Anyian wanted to ask Ye Xiaomei to go with him.
But a round-trip ride in an oxcart cost four cents. Ye Xiaomei thought she could save money, so she declined.
"I'm watching Brother Fu and Ding Qiu at home, you two go ahead."
Ye Xiaomei said: "You can buy the clothes as you see fit, I won't choose."
Seeing her say this, Ye Anian didn't force her. Moreover, since someone was watching the two children at home, he and Jiang Zhu could rest assured.
Genius Meng Meng Liang, the two took Ye Xiaomei's boiled eggs and pasted corn pancakes, and went to the door to wait for Zhou Liang's oxcart.
The bullock cart came quickly, and Ye Anyian saw from a distance that four or five people were already sitting on it.
When the car arrived, before the two of them got on the car, they heard Zhao Le waving to them.
"Brother Nian, Doctor Jiang! Come, sit here!"
Zhao Le sat farther outside and squeezed in to make room for the two of them.
The slender girl sitting at the very back let out an unhappy "hum" but didn't say anything.
Ye Anian and Jiang Zhu got into the car and saw clearly who was sitting in the car.
The people who were squeezed into the corner by Zhao Le were not Aunt Tianhua and Ji Fangfang. The other person was Feng Ci, the husband of Carpenter Ge.
As soon as he looked back, Zhao Le pulled him to chat about old Ye family gossip: "I heard from my father that the old witch Wu Xianglian had a stroke? Can't even speak?"
Seeing his eyes shining, Ye Anyian nodded helplessly: "Yes, she has been running around all morning to find Ye Xiaomei, maybe she drank the cold wind."
"Tch," Zhao Le said disdainfully, "I'd say she deserves it! She's used to teasing Ye Xiaomei, but now she's showing off. A stroke is also retribution."
Ye Anyian:...
But he liked hearing this.
For the unethical things Wu Xianglian did, if there was a reincarnation of cause and effect, she would have been punished long ago.
"But, Brother Nian," Zhao Le blinked and winked at him, "you have become really tough after you got married."
"Ye Ansong, just hit him when you get started, and you won't be shy about this old guy. It's a lot of fun."
"When I think about how she bullied you in the past, I get so angry. Now it's better. I'm so happy."
Zhao Le spoke enthusiastically, but Aunt Tian Hua looked grim after hearing this.
"Bah, you dare to beat your own grandma. This is outrageous."
She muttered: "This is unfilial and disloyal, and disregards human ethics!"
"You still know what the ethics of filial piety and brotherhood are." Zhao Le rolled his eyes at her, "Take care of your own daughter first."
Ji Fangfang's face turned red when she said this.
"You...your brother!"
Aunt Tianhua was so angry that she wanted to break up with Zhao Le.
"Mom!" Ji Fangfang on the side quickly pulled her up, "Think about what we are doing, and don't cause trouble at this time."
"Humph." Aunt Tianhua rolled her eyes at Zhao Le and Ye Anyian and said displeased, "I know."
The two of them were originally going to the town to meet a matchmaker. Last time Mrs. Sun asked someone to tell her that she had found a matchmaker in the town with good conditions, and they made an appointment to come to the town to meet the mother and daughter today.
In fact, Ji Fangfang didn't have the sudden kindness to persuade her mother. She was afraid that her mother would quarrel with Zhao Le and Ye Annian again, which would make her embarrassed in front of Jiang Zhu.
After all, she had already lost face in front of Jiang Zhu when she saw a doctor last time.
However, without Aunt Tianhua and his mother-in-law interfering with each other along the way, Ye Anyian could not be left alone.
Zhao Le kept nagging him for a while, making him yawn several times.
Jiang Zhu couldn't stand it any longer, so he put his arms around Ye Anyian and leaned on his shoulders, which made Zhao Le shut up.
"Did I say too much?"
This kid had an honest mind, and after realizing it, he said, "Brother, please go to sleep that year, I won't talk anymore."
Ye Anyian, who was sleepy and confused:...
The rest of the road finally became quiet, and by the time we arrived at Sweetwater Town, the sun was already high in the sky.
Several people got off the bullock cart and went their separate ways to do their own things.
Ye Annian and Jiang Zhu first went to Yong'an Pharmacy and sold the medicinal materials Jiang Zhu picked yesterday for a total of twenty taels of silver.
Then I went to the bookstore and bought some oil paper and kraft paper, and then bought clothes for Ye Xiaomei.
The town was not big, with only three clothing stores in total. Jiang Zhu took Ye Anian to the store where he had custom-made wedding clothes last time.
Because of his generous act last time, the shopkeeper remembered him deeply. When he saw him coming in with a man with a handsome face, he immediately greeted him with joy on his face.
"Distinguished guest!" the shopkeeper opened his mouth and shouted.
He glanced at Ye Annian, who was standing next to Jiang Zhu, and praised: "It's no wonder that the distinguished guest spent more than 20 taels last time. He ordered us the best and latest wedding clothes. Your husband is really beautiful!"
"I, the shopkeeper, have been running the shop for so many years, but I still find it rare to see such a beautiful person."
Ye Anyian, who was praised for her beauty...
He pursed his lips tightly and his eyes were cold and indifferent. The shopkeeper's back went cold when he saw it, and he started to laugh and started talking.
"What do you two want to buy today? We bought new men's gowns and brocade robes in the past two days. As the weather gets colder tomorrow, we also have cloaks and cloaks."
"Let's take a look at the women's models today." Jiang Zhu said bluntly.
Shopkeeper:...
The smile on his face froze, then he forced out another smile: "Female, women's models are also available, and they are all new products."
Seeing his expression, Ye Anyian knew that he had obviously gone astray and said casually: "I bought it for my sister."
"Oh..." The shopkeeper immediately acted as if that was the case, "I'll just say it, I'll just say it."
After marrying such a good-looking husband, it is impossible for him to have another concubine.
Ye Annian took the two of them to look through all the women's clothes. Ye Annian chose a pair of soft silk clothes and a more flattering coat and skirt with floral colors, and then bought two pieces of cloth.
There is no way, the price of ready-made clothes is not cheap, buy an emergency outfit first, and you can make the rest by yourself. Anyway, Ye Xiaomei can make clothes herself.
After the two of them left the clothing store, Ye Annian's face became colder.
"The wedding dress last time cost more than twenty taels of silver?"
"I think this is a once-in-a-lifetime event." Jiang Zhu touched his nose and said with a guilty conscience.
Seeing that Ye Anyian was silent, he quickly stepped forward and held Ye Anyian's hand, coaxing: "You have to spend the money you earn."
"It can't be so expensive." Ye Annian sighed, "We only wear wedding clothes once, there is no need to buy such good ones. But we have to support Fu Zai and Ding Qiu's education and build the courtyard wall. I'm just worried... …"
"Are you worried that you won't be able to save enough money by next year?" Jiang Zhu took over his words.
"Yeah." Ye Anyian nodded.
"Don't worry," Jiang Zhu held his hand and shook it, "I will definitely save enough money. If I can pick a ginseng, Ganoderma lucidum or something in the mountains, will the money come in a blink of an eye?"
"It's not that easy." Ye Annian said this, but did not mean to blame him anymore.
After buying all the necessary things, the two of them wandered towards the market.
It was not a market today, so there were not many people on the street. Jiang Zhu found a stall selling pork and cut some meaty short ribs and pork belly.
Ye Anyian remembered that there were not many eggs at home, so he bought some more eggs and put them in the basket.
It is really troublesome to think that every time I eat eggs, I either have to exchange them with people in the village or come to the town to buy them.
I want to wait until next year to build the courtyard wall and raise a few chicks so that they can lay eggs when they grow up.
After walking around for a while, Jiang Zhu mentioned Ye Xiaomei's marriage.
"Should we find a reliable matchmaker in town to help us meet each other?"
Ye Annian thought for a while and nodded. After all, Ye Xiaomei was from a girl's family, so it was not easy for her to show off and find a matchmaker on her own, so they had to help her.
"Can you find a reliable matchmaker in Tianshui Town?" Ye Anyian asked him.
Jiang Zhu has lived in Yueya Village for two or three years, and he has been coming to Tianshui Town frequently. Although he doesn't know any matchmakers, he knows where is the most convenient place to get information.
He took Ye Anyian to find a popular small restaurant, went in and ordered two dishes of side dishes, and then chatted with the waiter.
The shop assistant was very enthusiastic: "If I want to say that the matchmaker with the best reputation in Tianshui Town, it has to be Matchmaker Xiao and Er Niang Xiao."
"Then do you know where she usually is?" Jiang Zhu said.
"Well, when she doesn't have people to see her, she usually goes to Xiaoyun Wine Shop on East Street. She likes wine."
"Thank you." Ye Anyian said hurriedly.
"You're welcome!" the boy responded loudly, put the sweat towel on his shoulder, and went to greet other guests.
After the two finished eating the side dishes, they got up and rushed to Xiaoyun Restaurant.