flstandardbreds Chapter 108 My Mother's Background Is Not Simple
Chapter 108 My Mother's Background Is Not Simple
"Look, it's only been 11 days and the cabbages in this field look like they're almost a foot tall."
Chen Qingwen had already finished two laps and caught up with his elder sister, mother and younger brother. He expressed his doubts in a steady breath.
Chen Qingxin heard this, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his lips, and he said perfunctorily:
"Maybe our place is a Feng Shui treasure land!"
Could she tell him that she mixed the spring water in the space into the well?
The space is surrounded by spiritual energy, and all the objects in it are completely different from those in the outside world.
These days, every worker who works for their family has a rosy and shiny face.
This is of course due to the tea in her house.
During this time, Nanny Han and Nanny Qin, in addition to cooking, washing clothes and cleaning for their own family, were also responsible for boiling water for the workers.
Two large iron pots were filled with water, and firewood was placed in the pot chambers, just like cooking meat.
After the water boils, scoop it into a large ceramic teapot.
There were some large bowls placed nearby, so when the workers were thirsty, they could come down and pour themselves some water to drink.
"Why is the boiled water from Xinyatou's house so delicious? I drink a lot of water every day when I go to work and come home, so my appetite has become smaller, saving a lot of food for the family."
“I also think the boiled water from Qingxin’s family is different. Look, when we first came to build her house, she was dark and thin.
After being exposed to the sun and wind for more than ten days, my skin has not only not turned darker, but has become much smoother.”
"Look, I've become whiter too, and my skin is even finer than my wife's."
"Hahaha, Dashuanzi, did you compete with your sister-in-law last night? Otherwise, how would you know?"
"Go away, you are such a scoundrel. Why do we even need to compare? We can see it with our naked eyes, okay?"
"Hush! Are you two going to die? Have you forgotten what the foreman told us? If you continue to use foul language, I'm afraid you won't be able to do your job!"
Several workers were talking and enthusiastically discussing the changes that had taken place in themselves during this period.
Although he was talking, his hands did not slow down at all.
People were as busy as if they had been injected with chicken blood, fearing that if they were slow, they would be fired by their employers and lose such a good job and treatment.
In the eyes of these people, earning 45 copper coins a day and having delicious tea is really a good job that is hard to find even with a lantern.
Naturally, everyone cherishes the opportunity and works with all their might.
When Chen Qingxin is bored, he will go there to take a look.
Sometimes I would also lend a hand to the two maids.
As she added firewood to the stove, she stole a glance at the workers and thought to herself:
These workers are simple, honest and hardworking, unlike some people who are gossipy and like to gossip and say dirty words.
As long as they don't cross your bottom line, you should be polite to them in the future, and it's okay to give them a hand when necessary.
However, the Chen family's old house and that gossipy woman who once said that their children were good-looking would definitely sell them at a high price if they were sold to someone in that kind of place, so don't even think about getting any benefits from her.
Chen Li saw that her eldest daughter, such a capable person, was still not proud and complacent, nor did she act superior, but was able to get along with everyone.
Her brows relaxed a lot, and she raised the corners of her lips slightly:
"Xin'er, the workers selected by your Uncle Liu are all of good quality and work very seriously. At this rate, the main house will be completed by the end of the month."
Chen Qingxin nodded slightly in agreement, "Yes. When the main courtyard is almost built, we will start building the wall around the fence."
"Xin'er, why should the outer wall be placed last?" Chen Li was a little confused.
Chen Qingxin looked up at his mother and explained:
“Usually, when people build a house, they need to build the main house first before they can build the courtyard wall.
Otherwise, the family could be trapped.”
"So that's how it is. I understand, Mom."
Chen Qingxin nodded, looked forward, and continued to explain:
“There is an old legend about building the wall first and then the shape of the house.
It is said that the prisoners who were exiled by the government to remote areas for labor began to reclaim wasteland and cultivate the land after arriving in sparsely populated areas.
In order to prevent prisoners from escaping, the guards would first build walls or fences on the wasteland to form camps.
The prisoners were then allowed to build their own houses to live in.
This process is figuratively understood by the people as if when building a house, one builds the wall first and then builds the house, it is like building a place for prisoners to live after being sentenced.
This statement not only expresses a kind of thinking about the ancient exile system, but also reflects people's unique understanding of architectural order and structure.
It suggests the importance of walls, not only for protection but also to provide a safe and habitable environment for people.
This concept also reflects people’s pursuit of a sense of security in life, as well as their careful consideration of architecture and life.”
Chen Li nodded slowly as if she understood something.
Chen Qingxin spoke seriously and Chen Li listened with great interest.
Xiao Qingwu suddenly interrupted and asked, "Mom, what does exile mean?" The little kid was curious about everything.
Chen Li touched her son's head and explained patiently:
“Qingwu, exile means sending people who have made mistakes to a designated place, where they will be forced to do hard labor and will never be able to return home.
In our Dashun Kingdom, there were also many officials who were sentenced to exile.
Because they disobeyed the king's will or disrupted public order and rule.
Those who committed serious crimes were beheaded; those who committed less serious crimes were demoted, downgraded, or even exiled.”
Chen Li paused for a moment and said, "I've heard from your grandfather before that the court's laws stipulate that officials who commit crimes will be exiled to a county thousands of miles away.
I don't know where exactly it is." Chen Li did not ask any more questions.
Chen Qingxin immediately grasped the key point from his mother's words.
She hurriedly grabbed her mother's hand and asked in a low voice:
"Mother, can you tell Xin'er if he has remembered his past?"
"No, no." Chen Li hurriedly shook her head to deny.
Xiao Qingwu blinked his big eyes and stared at Chen Li:
“Grandma said that you and Dad both came from the capital.
Grandma must know who you are.
Mother, tell me, when Wuer grows up, he will help you and your father to get revenge!"
Perhaps because he was young, Chen Lai did not avoid the question when speaking.
Xiao Qingwu would occasionally hear some useful information.
I was deeply impressed by what my grandmother said.
Xiao Qingwu believed that what his grandmother said was true and that his mother must have come from the capital.
"Nonsense!" Chen Li scolded and quickly covered her son's mouth.
Chen Qingxin said excitedly: "Mother, please let Qingwu finish what he said, the truth cannot be hidden.
Since the people in the old house know about it, then it is probably true.
Qingwu, tell your elder sister, who did grandma talk to at that time?
How did you say it? Is it good or not? "
Chen Qingwu, who was freed, still had some grievance in his eyes. He blinked his big watery eyes and pursed his lips:
"Eldest sister... wuwu... Grandma said that mother looks like the wife of some Northern General.
He also said that his mother's father and his father's father were both warriors and had no brains.
He only knows how to fight and kill, and can't even take care of the backyard.
Woohoo, I will never believe grandma's words again. "