Dressed as a farmer's widow, she brought her daughter to stock up on food and reached the top

Chapter 394: Living Together From Now On

"Not bad, better than when I was young." Grandma Zhang's face was filled with a kind smile, and she looked at the boy gently.

When Fusu heard the praise, he couldn't help but feel happy. He quickly picked up the basin and carefully poured the chicken feed into the chicken trough.

"Okay, come here, I'll teach you how to steam buns." As Grandma Zhang said this, she walked towards the kitchen shakily with her crutches.

Fusu didn't dare to neglect and hurriedly followed behind, his eyes fixed on Grandma Zhang's back. He was filled with curiosity and a little nervousness, wondering if he could learn the skill of steaming buns. During those years in the cold palace, he had his mother and the nanny by his side.

Arriving at the kitchen, Grandma Zhang stopped, turned her head to look at Fusu, raised her hand and slowly pointed in a direction and said, "There's flour in the jar over there. Scoop two scoops of it into the basin, and then add the appropriate amount of water."

Grandma Zhang spoke slowly and clearly, as if she wanted to make sure Fusu could understand every word she said accurately. Looking at Fusu's slender and delicate hands, she knew that this young man had never suffered and was lazy and didn't know the difference between grains.

Fusu carefully followed Grandma Zhang's instructions, but perhaps because he was too nervous, his hands shook and he added too much water. Fusu's face instantly showed a trace of panic, and his eyes were full of anxiety. He didn't know what to do.

Mrs. Zhang didn't blame her. Instead, she said gently, "If there's too much water, just add some more flour. We can make more and keep it for later."

Fusu responded, "Oh," and then quickly added some flour.

Grandma Zhang continued, "Knead the flour. If yours is dry, add some water." Looking at Fusu's clumsy appearance, Grandma Zhang stood aside with her crutches, just smiling faintly. There was no impatience in that smile, only tolerance and patience.

Her eyes were always on Fusu, as if she was recalling the scene when she was a beginner.

I don’t know how long it took, but the sky gradually darkened, and the dim afterglow cast a hazy veil over the entire village.

San Gouzi, carrying a basket full of sweet potatoes, walked home with a slightly tired step. As soon as he entered the kitchen, his eyes widened and he saw the stove full of steamed buns.

"Mom," San Gouzi shouted as he put down the backpack.

Grandma Zhang greeted him with a smile and said, "San Gouzi, you're back. Let's eat steamed buns today. This little brother is called Asu, and he will live with us from now on."

San Gouzi piled the sweet potatoes in the corner, picked up a rag and wiped the sweat from his forehead. Then he turned his head and looked at the young man with flour on his face in front of the stove and said, "A Su." There was a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

Grandma Zhang stood beside Fusu, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "This is San Gouzi. You can call him Big Brother from now on. He is ten years older than you and is a simple and honest person. You two should get along well with each other from now on."

Fusu quickly responded with a sincere smile on his face, and called out, "Big Brother."

Hearing the call of "Big Brother", San Gouzi's curious heart instantly became warm. A simple smile bloomed on his dark face.

"Hey!" San Gouzi responded loudly.

Grandma Zhang said with a smile on her face: "Okay, today we'll have steamed buns and vegetable soup. My body feels weak if I don't eat steamed buns for a day. Steamed buns are good for nourishing people!"

Xiuying's home

Wang Dali walked into the main room in a hurry, and before he even stood still, he said anxiously: "Madam, after Asu came in here, he met Grandma Zhang on the way and was picked up by Grandma Zhang. That kid can't do anything and is clumsy. I guess he will be kicked out in a few days." As Wang Dali spoke, he wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve.

"Also, Aying from Ma Ergun's family hasn't made any movement and seems to be very satisfied with this marriage." Wang Dali took a breath and continued.

There was a hint of doubt in his eyes, as if he was a little surprised by Aying's attitude. He didn't expect that such a handsome young man would like Ma Caifeng.

Xiuying picked up the teacup, gently skimmed off the foam on the surface with the cup lid, took a sip, and then said slowly, "A-Su, you don't have to keep an eye on her. If there's any movement from A-Ying, tell me immediately."

"Yes, ma'am," Wang Dali quickly bowed his head and replied with great respect. He then cautiously retreated and gently closed the door to the main room.

After Wang Dali left, a moment later, Wang Daya and Dongmei gently knocked on the main hall door and whispered, "Madam."

"Come in." Xiuying's voice came from inside the room.

After Wang Daya and Dongmei got permission, they slowly pushed the door open and walked in. Xiuying put down the account book she was reading, looked up at them, and asked, "How's it going? Have you finished the statistics?"

Wang Daya nodded and replied respectfully, "There are 12 elderly people, 25 young men, and 18 women."

Xiuying frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then asked, "I remember a few women gave birth. Aren't there any statistics?" Xiuying stared at Wang Daya and Dongmei with scrutiny. These servants had originally come here with their families.

Dongmei quickly said, "Li Da's wife gave birth to a girl, and Wang Er's wife gave birth to a son, but they were not included in the statistics. If we use the adults' corrections, the child will be fine."

Dongmei lowered her head and spoke in a timid voice, as if she was not sure whether what she said was appropriate.

Xiuying frowned and shook her head, saying firmly, "No, give them both an extra piece of fine cotton cloth and five kilograms of cotton. The weather is getting colder, and the children will catch a cold!"

"Daya, go call the eldest and second young ladies." Xiuying ordered in an orderly manner.

"Yes, ma'am." Wang Daya responded and hurried out.

After Wang Daya left, Xiuying turned to look at Dongmei and asked, "Dongmei, how long will it take to harvest the sweet potatoes in the field?"

Dongmei frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then answered cautiously: "About three days."

Xiuying nodded and said slowly, "I asked the village chief to mark out a piece of land right behind the house. After the sweet potatoes are harvested, it's time to build your house. Get the young ones ready, it's going to be hard work for a while."

Dongmei immediately expressed her gratitude: "Madam, you are so kind and considerate of us. We are so grateful."

"Mom, are you looking for us?" Taohua and Shiliu said in unison, both of them smiling and walking in quickly.

Peach Blossom is wearing a pink silk dress, while Pomegranate is wearing a green dress. Both of them are graceful and charming.

Xiuying said, "You two come with me to the warehouse to see if the cloth and cotton we bought earlier are enough to make two sets of winter clothes for everyone."

Taohua and Shiliu understood and quickly responded, "Okay, mother."