I played as an assistant in ancient times

Chapter 135 Goodwill

It was not until a long time later, after all the floats had passed by, that most of the people on both sides followed suit, but Shen Xiaoye still felt unsatisfied.

She couldn't help but ask, "Uncle, how long will they perform? Are there any other performances on other streets?"

"By dark, there will be several teams." Shen Changsui patted the two children as they got out of the car and said, "Let's go back now while there are fewer people. Maybe we can catch another Nuo exorcism team."

The three of them quickly harnessed their vehicles and left, fearing that they would be blocked again on the inner street near their home.

Fortunately, all the children in the alleys went to watch the Nuo opera, so the mule cart returned home smoothly.

The grandparents were waiting at home anxiously, "Why are you back so late?"

"Watching the Nuo Exorcism on the street, Grandpa. We just heard that there is a team of floats on the street. Do you want to go and watch it together?" Shen Xiaoye also wanted to learn the dance steps.

It was rare for Shen Shanyou to see his wife yearning for something so much, and although her legs were slow now, it was not a big problem, so he waved his hand, locked the door, and went out with the whole family.

They did not wait at the entrance of the alley like their neighbors, but walked north in the direction of the float.

Lingchunfang is close to the city gate, so the seven people from the Shen family passed through the branch alley and came to a place near the city gate.

From a distance, they could see the float starting to move forward, but their family was walking behind the float.

At this time, there were not only Nuo elders and Nuo women on the car, but also actors in various costumes, performing plays on the spot.

Just after a few cannon shots and gong sounds, the Nuo opera began to be performed on the floats.

Shen Xiaoye stood on her feet to try to see the rhythm of their steps, which made the two grandfathers laugh.

Shen Shanyou said: "Come, follow grandpa and move."

He slightly stretched out his arms, took a step with one leg, and in a moment he was performing a Nuo-exorcism move. In just a few breaths he had danced through several different forms, accurately matching the rhythm of the float in front.

While the great grandfather sang the music, the two grandmothers also danced to the music. Mrs. Lin's movements were slow, so Shen Xiaoye could see it most clearly.

It didn't take long for her to get the hang of it, and soon she was able to dance and walk to keep up with the crowd.

After jumping with the car for more than a quarter of an hour, grandma smiled and waved her hand: "I can't keep up."

"Mom, I'll carry you. There are fire-breathing and flying performances ahead." Shen Changsui squatted in front of Lin without saying anything, and without waiting for her to refuse, he carried her on his back and ran forward.

Shen Xiaoye stopped jumping and ran after her grandmother to protect her.

When Shen Cungeng caught up with them, shouting, "Don't leave me behind," the two old brothers, who were jumping vigorously, finally stopped.

Shen Shanyou said: "Brother and sister-in-law, how about..."

"Go chase him quickly, your sister-in-law and I will walk slowly." Shen Shanxin waved his hand to let him go.

When they were the only two old people left, Qian smiled and said, "It's more lively when there are children at home."

"That depends on whether the children are willing." Shen Shanxin thought of his son and daughter-in-law, and his original happiness quickly disappeared.

He said, "I have finally understood that raising a son does not necessarily protect one in old age. Although the household registration certificate in the capital has not been processed, Changshun and his wife will not come to live in the countryside. He is blaming me for processing it too late.

But he didn't think about the fact that his parents were both farmers who made a living and had done their best to support him in his studies and to help him get married.

From now on we will have enough food and drink, and the few acres of land at home will not let you and I go hungry.

Last time I heard from Sui Ge'er that they will need a lot of Isatis indigofera for dyeing cloth next year, and Lingshan Temple is not particularly willing to give too much, so I thought, how about we plant five acres?"

When the family was divided up by drawing lots, he drew twelve acres of top farmland and ten acres of hilltop. Over the years, he has used the bamboo from the hilltop to weave things, and has also earned some money from the spring and winter bamboo shoots.

Qian nodded. As long as she could move, she would not rely on her son. "I'll listen to you. But they won't be able to see us when they go back today..."

"They may not go home." Shen Shanxin actually didn't want to be laughed at by the villagers, so he used the excuse of visiting Sui Ge'er and his younger brother to go to Beijing.

But he didn't know that his son Shen Changshun did not return home, but his eldest grandson rushed to the village, but found the door was locked.

With no other choice, I had to ask my second wife to stay and celebrate the New Year here.

When he stayed in Shen Changsui's room, he saw a large number of cloths, and after noticing that there were many printed cloths with a blue tinge, he went to discuss with Shen Changshou and his wife.

Shen Xiaoye, who was still dancing along with the float, had no idea that the cloth in her home was being coveted by someone.

She played until dusk fell, and after seeing the colorful fireworks flying into the sky, she finally felt tired and stopped chasing.

"No, I'll find a place to rest!" Some teahouses and restaurants on the street are still open to welcome customers today.

Grandpa was walking arm in arm with grandma in high spirits, and everyone laughed at her: "Are you tired already?"

"Mainly I'm a little thirsty." Shen Xiaoye denied it, causing the little black cat standing on her shoulder to laugh at her.

The family chose a teahouse with few people and went directly to the second floor, where they could watch the fireworks while drinking tea.

Just as I sat down and hadn't even had a cup of tea, there was a knock on the door.

Shen Cungeng asked curiously, "The snacks are all served, what else is missing?"

"It's definitely not a waiter." Usually, shop assistants would announce their identities at the door. Shen Changsui stood up and opened the door. Standing outside the door were Madam Zhu and her servants.

She bowed slightly, "I just saw you all coming up, and I came here to thank Miss Shen."

"Please come in." Shen Changsui stepped aside, and Shen Xiaoye saw at a glance that the person following Madam Zhu was the shopkeeper Zhu whom he had met last time.

The shopkeeper bowed awkwardly, and after greeting Madam Zhu and Mr. and Mrs. Shen Shanyou, he stood far away by the open door.

I only heard Madam Zhu say, "I am not in a good position to bother you now. I met you by chance today. First, I want to express my gratitude, and second, I want to discuss something with you."

"Madam Zhu, don't belittle yourself. There are plenty of good men in the world." Grandma Lin would not look down on the other party just because they broke off their marriage or divorced.

Madam Zhu knows her own business. She has received many disdainful looks these days. She said, "The old lady is kind-hearted. Miss Shen and Master Lu helped us one after another and took the old monk who raised snakes back home. They made sure that he could not overturn the case. I don't know how to thank them.

After the division of the property, the house in Cheyuan Hutong is now under my name, and I want to give it to Miss Shen."

"No, no." Shen Xiaoye refused with both hands, "I didn't do anything."

Madam Zhu: "No, if you hadn't woken me up in court that day, I'm afraid I would still be in jail feeling sorry for myself."

"It's just a few words. Madam Zhu, you are too polite." Shen Xiaoye asked her grandmother for help. She knew that it was not appropriate to talk to her grandfather and uncle at this moment.

Lin smiled and said, "Madam Zhu, my home is not close to Beijing, so I won't go to Beijing easily unless it's necessary.

If you really want to thank me, please bring tea, wine, etc. when you come to pay New Year's greetings. My Shen family will not refuse."

Madam Zhu and the people she brought with her looked at her with great surprise, and then looked at Mr. Shen after a moment.

Shen Shanyou smiled and looked at Shopkeeper Zhu and said, "Please ask Shopkeeper Zhu to escort me when the time comes. That's great."

"My family will return home after the tenth day of the first lunar month. Before that, you are always welcome to visit me." Mrs. Lin expressed her goodwill generously.

Madam Zhu stood up and bowed deeply.