Chapter 271 The vicious female partner escapes to farm (21)

 “My benefactor, you deserve this!”

He Lanhua's father, He Changxing, who came to Xu Yin's house a few days ago with a thank-you gift, said this.

 After that, he asked the mother-in-law to take the two children out to kowtow to Xu Yin.

Without Xu Engong, these two children would not have known where they would have been sold as philanderers or where they would have lived.

 Xu Yin quickly stopped Father He and directly stated her intention: "I came because I have something to ask of your family."

 “My benefactor, please speak.”

“I want to buy a batch of herbal medicines, no matter what kind, as long as they are herbs. Your family lives in the mountains, do you know much about herbal medicines?”

He Changxing breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that it was herbal medicine: "The boys at home go up the mountain every day and pick some good herbs when they come across them. But they are all common, and we don't know the uncommon ones. Orchid, go and get the herbal medicine." take it out."

 When He Lanhua took out the flat bamboo basket with the herbs on it, He Changxing asked Xu Yin: "My dear, this is all I have at home. Do you think you need it?"

Xu Yin glanced at it and saw a few plants that she didn't recognize. She picked them up and was about to ask her father for advice when she heard two sounds of "ding" and "ding". The "Chinese Herbal Medicine Illustrated Book" lit up these two herbs in succession -

【Kowloon Vine】: Bitter, mild, non-toxic; has the effects of dispelling wind, removing blood stasis, and relieving pain; can treat rheumatic bone pain and bruises.

【Spicy Blood Teng】: Warm in nature and sweet in taste; it has the effects of relaxing muscles and activating blood circulation, dispelling wind and removing dampness, reducing swelling and analgesic; it can treat rheumatic pain.

 As a result, there are only six herbs left in the "Chinese Herbal Medicine Illustrated Book" that are not lit up.

Xu Yin’s confidence suddenly increased.

“My dear husband, just follow your family’s original pattern. If you encounter common or uncommon herbs, help me pick them. I’ll buy them at three times the price of the herb shop.” Xu Yin said boldly.

"No, no, no," He Changxing refused to accept the money. "It's just a casual thing. Don't let me see you outside!"

 Xu Yin said no more.

 She doesn’t like to take advantage of others anyway, so just wait until they bring the herbs.

 The matter was settled and the return gift was divided between the two families. The trip ended successfully.

　　We stayed at He’s house that night and had a breakfast with local characteristics the next day before heading home.

Unexpectedly, before going back, the three sons of the He family had already returned from the mountain and gathered a basket of fresh herbs that were still dripping with dew. In addition, they also gave her two pheasants caught in traps.

Xu Yin gave He Changxing a piece of silver.

"I can't do it, I can't do it!" He Changxing tried his best to refuse.

"If you don't accept it, I won't take the herb away."

"this…"

“This is a long-term business, not just once or twice.” Xu Yin said, “Not only you two, but also other families, if they are willing, feel free to collect herbs and send them to me.”

The whole He family watched her leave with grateful expressions.

The youngest son of the He family took them to the foot of the mountain with a basket of herbs and pheasants on his back. If Xu Yin hadn't insisted on pushing the cart by himself, he would have wanted to take her all the way home.

While passing by Ping'ao Village, Xu Yin gave a pheasant to the son of the village chief: "Thank you, Brother Fang, for leading the way!"

Without waiting for the other party to refuse, Xu Yin pushed the cart away.

“Sister-in-law, why do you collect so many herbs?”

Without outsiders, Erlang couldn't help but ask the doubts that had been lingering in his mind for a long time.

"Herbal medicines can cure diseases and save lives!" Xu Yin didn't lie except for not mentioning the "Illustrated Book of Chinese Herbal Medicines". "Look at where we are, there is no doctor. Anyone with a headache or fever would have to go to a medical clinic. What's more, it's not easy. Medical treatment is expensive. The people who live with us are all people who fled here. Do you think we can afford to go to a medical center? Although I have never studied medicine, I have some knowledge of herbal medicine. I have simple illnesses. , grab some herbs and decoct them. Not only is it convenient, but it also costs less. You see, these herbs are all ready-made in the mountains. In the future, I will cultivate some uncommon herbs, dry them and store them, so that I can save myself from seeking medical treatment everywhere. Are you right?"

Erlang seemed to understand and nodded: "Sister-in-law, can I learn from you? After I know it, you won't have to work so hard."

"Yes! But you have to learn how to read first." Speaking of literacy, Xu Yin slapped her forehead and said, "I forgot to ask the village chief about the private school."    However, even if there is a private school in Ping'ao Village, it seems that Erlang would not go there to study. Convenient, too far. If I were to stay overnight, I would feel that it would be too disturbing.

After thinking about it, Xu Yin said: "Forget it, my sister-in-law will give you some enlightenment! Let's make do with it."

 She put this matter on her agenda when she got home.

Since we have to farm during the day and have no light at night, lighting candles will hurt our eyes, so we divided the enlightenment time into three periods:

 One sentence of the Three-Character Sutra every day.

 Before breakfast, Xu Yin taught them how to read;

 Get up from lunch break to explain the meaning of this sentence to them and recite it after her;

　　Read it a few more times in the evening under the gorgeous sunset, until it becomes catchy and you can recite it.

 Sages study three times a day, while children from poor families study three times a day. No way, I have to work at other times.

Xu Yin feels that if the two children can persevere, their literacy will definitely improve a lot. Enlightenment is not bad if it can have this effect.

 When Li Dalang returns home in the spring of next year, let him find a serious teacher for Erlang.

Erlang initially thought that Xu Yin didn’t know many words, so he said “it’s okay”. When he learned the lesson, he was shocked...

 “Wow! Sister-in-law, do you know a lot of words?”

“Wow! Sister-in-law, do you recognize all the words in this book?”

“Sister-in-law, you can tell stories better than any storyteller!”

“Sister-in-law, you are so awesome! I think you can take the top exam!”

The third sister looked at her second brother's exaggerated expression, showing two small teeth and giggling non-stop.

 Xu Yin: “…”

Is the uncrowned actor going to become the leader of the group?

 …

 Midsummer is about to pass, and it’s getting a little cooler in the morning and evening.

 Xu Yin took out the linen she had bought earlier and took some time to make loose autumn clothes for the two children. She put them over their single clothes in the morning and evening to avoid catching a cold.

“Sister-in-law, why are there strings on the trouser legs? Damn, their trouser legs are not like this.”

After putting it on, Erlang expressed curiosity about the belted trouser legs.

Xu Yin demonstrated to him: "When you go up the mountain and down the field, tighten the rope so that the trouser legs will not be loose, insects will not get in, and it will not be easy to scratch dirty things."

 “Yes!” Erlang nodded in realization, and then happily ran to find his friends to show off.

Xu Yin used a rag to tie a bow for her third sister and put it on her bun.

Three sisters were jumping up and down in the sunshine, as if there were two big butterflies on their heads.

 Children in this era are so easily satisfied!

Not just children, but adults too.

Xu Yin feels very satisfied if she can go to the mountains to soak in a hot spring occasionally.

 Maybe it’s just because it’s hard to come by that it’s so precious.

This morning, while her two children were still sleeping, she cooked rice porridge and then carried a bamboo basket up the mountain.

 Go straight over the mountain and take a bath in the hot spring lake discovered by Shi Fengnian and others.

 (End of this chapter)