kvmb Chapter 41 Family, Let's Do Our Best!
Chapter 41 Family, Let's Do Our Best!
Wenwen carried the earthenware pot back to the prisoner's quarters, listening to various cheerful voices along the way.
Those who went into the forest today all gained something, to varying degrees.
Whether it's wild game or wild vegetables, at least they're edible.
Wenwen weaved through the small encirclements, and when she passed a house, she was surprised to see several sweet potatoes next to a fire.
This discovery surprised her greatly; this stuff is very filling, and she wished she could get some of it instead.
Wenwen approached the house, where an old woman was with four children: a slightly older girl, two boys, and a little baby. The family of five huddled together by the fire.
The older boy, with tears streaming down his face, said aggrievedly, "Grandma, sister, we're useless. The pheasant we hunted was stolen. Hit me if you want."
"Second brother, it's alright. Your older sister found this. Look, we can fill our stomachs eating this."
The girl dug out the roasted sweet potatoes from the fire, patted her two younger brothers on the shoulders, and hugged the little baby, coaxing him, "Yuanbao, be good, we'll eat them later."
The old woman wiped away the boy's tears, "My dear grandson, don't cry. You're too young, so naturally you can't compete with them. Grandma doesn't blame you, she doesn't blame you."
Wenwen witnessed the family's plight and imagined what had happened to them. She couldn't understand what crime they had committed that an old man and several teenagers were sentenced to exile. The court's actions were truly disheartening.
However, at this moment, she was willing but unable to do so.
Taking care of what's in front of us is the most important thing.
Seeing that her third uncle had already walked ahead, Wenwen quickened her pace to catch up.
The two followed the aroma of barbecue all the way back to their spot.
I just put the earthenware pot aside and gave the brown rice to my grandmother and the others.
Her younger brother came over and tugged at her sleeve, "Sister, which do you want to eat, roasted rabbit or roasted chicken?"
The second brother was very blunt, saying, "Seventh brother, is there even a need to ask? Your sister eats this."
As soon as he finished speaking, a rabbit leg was handed to her.
Wenwen blinked, then had an idea. She could trade this leg for a few sweet potatoes.
Under the cover of night, she pulled out several cleaned pheasants and rabbits for her second brother.
She whispered to her second brother, "Hurry up and bake it so everyone can have plenty. I'll be right back."
With a rabbit leg tucked in her arms, Wenwen arrived at the house and pointed to the sweet potatoes on the ground, "Madam, can I have this instead?"
Upon hearing this, the boy immediately made a defensive gesture, "Exchange? What do you want?"
Wenwen: Hmm, this is paranoia.
She quickly took out a rabbit leg and stuffed it into the old lady's hand, saying, "Use this in exchange."
The aroma of rabbit legs wafted to the noses of the whole family, and their stomachs immediately began to rumble.
The old lady smiled awkwardly, "Please take it, young lady."
Having received permission, Wenwen happily took a few sweet potatoes and turned around.
I heard the gasps of surprise from the family's children behind me.
Tonight, countless bonfires have been lit at the forest campsite.
Families gathered around the fire, eating, drinking, and chatting.
Those without family or with few relatives would make do with each other.
Soldiers and yamen runners who were taking a break also gathered in groups of three or five.
The air above the woods was filled with the aroma of meat. The prisoners were eating meat and drinking soup with gusto, making a deafening racket, as if they were living for the moment and worrying about tomorrow.
For everyone, since leaving the city gates, tonight has been a relaxing night, and being able to eat meat is naturally exciting.
Even if you don't get to eat meat, being able to eat your fill is a blessing.
The constables didn't care. As long as you didn't cause trouble, didn't bother them, and didn't interfere with their meals, they would do whatever you wanted, even if you didn't sleep all night, as long as it didn't affect your schedule the next day.
Wenwen could see her family's bonfire from afar, with the whole family gathered around it, chatting and laughing.
The firelight shone on everyone's faces, and everyone was all smiles, their mouths full of food and drink.
The children's mouths were glistening with oil from eating, and they snuggled and bounced around in their mothers' arms, laughing and giggling endlessly.
The sisters looked after each other, constantly making little gestures behind the scenes. Although they didn't dare to laugh out loud, they all covered their mouths and chuckled, probably sharing some funny stories.
The adults whispered among themselves about their experiences and feelings.
The eldest and second eldest brothers each occupied one side, multitasking, eating while their eyes darted around, frequently turning their heads to glance at their surroundings, clearly on guard.
As soon as she approached the fire, her older sister Wenxia grabbed her hand: "Little sister, could you give me two of those vines you brought back?"
The sisters around her fell silent, blinking at her as if waiting for her to agree.
See? She knew her sisters would like it.
"I brought these back for my sisters. Eldest sister, please don't be so polite, just take them."
"My little sister is so sweet!"
The sisters immediately became excited and gathered together, holding the tricolor vines, whispering and discussing.
Wenwen thought to herself, "Now that the sisters have eaten and drunk their fill, they finally have something to do."
Taking advantage of the moment, Madam Ren put her arm around her and said, "Wen'er, come and sit down."
As soon as she sat down, Madam Ren handed her a bowl of wild vegetable soup, saying, "Moisten your throat first, and I'll get you some meat."
Sitting next to her mother, Wenwen ate roasted chicken and rabbit in a good mood and with a big appetite, only stopping when she burped.
Her younger siblings, who were playing nearby, came over and called her "Sister" repeatedly.
The little ones' bellies were round and bulging, showing they had eaten quite a bit. "Come here, let me see if you're all full?"
"Oh my, what's in this little belly? It's so bulging."
"Hehehe, it's chicken, delicious chicken."
"And rabbit meat, hehehe..."
"It's all meat, hehehe..."
Everyone here is happy and harmonious, and everyone else is too.
You can hear the laughter of other children not far away.
Children are innocent and naive, and are really easy to please.
It was late at night, and the first one to yawn was Xiaomi's younger brother. This triggered a chain reaction, and the others also started rubbing their eyes and yawning, nodding their heads.
Grandmother said, "Alright, stop making a fuss. Go to sleep if you're sleepy."
The older sisters suddenly came over, carrying several cushions.
"Wait a minute, Grandmother, put this under them."
Wenwen picked it up with suspicion and took a look; it was truly ingenious.
Her older sisters are truly skillful.
They even wove several small mats out of the three-colored rattan, just the right size for a child to lie down on, and they're very convenient to roll up and carry around.
In this way, it can be placed underneath to prevent water and moisture when sitting or lying down, making it one of the top ten items for outdoor camping.
The family members gradually quieted down.
The laughter of the constables clinking glasses continued in the distance, and the prisoners next door continued their nonsense and idle chatter.
Anyway, except for the children who couldn't stay awake and went to sleep, the woods were still quite lively.
Even the birds in the woods haven't rested yet; you can still hear a few bird calls occasionally.
Wenwen felt that everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, and the firelight was bright enough, so she could consider having the teacher work an extra shift.
Do it when you think of it.
Wenwen moved closer to Zhou Kangyan, the teacher.
"Master, how was the meal?"
Master Zhou now fully understands the child's tactics, discerning the subtle meaning behind the dazzling sounds.
"It's good. There's meat and soup, and I'm very full. It will help me digest a bit."
Wenwen gave her teacher a big thumbs up, saying, "Teacher is wise."
The evening tutoring classes have officially begun.
Take a breather while waiting for a card to be completed.
The eldest and second eldest brothers approached stealthily.
"Little sister, Uncle San told us about a technique called 'Step-by-Step Shedding of the Shell.' Can we take a look at it?"
Taking the initiative to learn is a good thing!
Wenwen's eyes darted around. "That's right, the most suitable people in the family for practicing this technique are all here. We can definitely give it a try."
When it comes to learning, fairness is key. She is impartial and does not show favoritism.
Wenwen took out a stack of already categorized cards. As usual, the cultivation manuals were for the men, and the medical books were for the women.
He couldn't resist joking, "Let's take turns watching and learning. I can't be the only one working hard. What if I suddenly get it and get ahead of you all? I'll be so proud, hehehehe..."