Chapter 116 Xiangyun Village, a Paradise?

After parting with Chen Shaobei, Chen Ye drove, and Shen Ningning took Jiang Zhi back to Xiangyun Village.

Before entering the village, Jiang Zhi was already a little surprised.

At the foot of the slope at the entrance of the village, there is a monument of merit, and at the entrance, there is a wide white stone archway.

The plaque personally bestowed by the emperor is hung in the center.

Jiang Zhi tilted her neck and sighed: "Your village is really famous."

Shen Ningning shook her head and smiled: "Everyone is still very united!"

She ran into the village on her small feet. Along the way, there were villagers carrying water to water the loquat trees. Jiang Zhi looked at Shen Ningning and greeted them one by one.

Every villager saw Shen Ningning, and the love in their eyes burst out, which didn't seem fake.

It seems to be a very peaceful and tranquil village.

Shen Ningning called a child.

"Xiaohu! Please tell Aunt Liu a message and ask her to come to my house later. I need her help."

Liu Xiaohu wiped his nose: "I know, Sister Xiaolang."

Jiang Zhi walked a few steps forward along the village road. Soon, the view in front of her eyes suddenly opened up.

The fields were crisscrossed, and each household was covered with black tiles that were cold in summer and hot in winter. The outer fence and the wooden door were painted red, and they looked brand new at first glance.

Every two steps, you can see the green loquat trees in the yard.

Children ran and played barefoot, and the elderly gathered in groups of three or two under the shade of the trees to chat.

Jiang Zhi found that from the three-year-old children to the 88-year-old elderly, all had ruddy faces.

They didn't look like they were short of food or water at all.

You know, what happened outside Xiangyun Village.

The drought was severe, and the sun directly cracked the land, wishing that no grass would grow.

Many people were so hungry that their faces were pale and their bodies were everywhere on the roadside.

In contrast, Xiangyun Village was like a paradise.

Shen Ningning took Jiang Zhi to the door of her village house and took out two bunches of keys.

"Sister Jiang, this is the key to my house." Chen Ye was not there, and the little guy called her as usual.

As soon as the door was opened, Jiang Zhi saw the neat courtyard, the house was tall and covered with the best tiles.

She turned around and saw that it was a new house that had never been lived in.

"Sister Ningning," Jiang Zhi was a little embarrassed: "Your house is too good, I'd better go back to the city."

Shen Ningning stretched out her little hand and grabbed her: "You don't have a place to stay in the city!"

As if seeing what Jiang Zhi was thinking, the little guy said softly: "Sister Jiang, don't worry, I'm not letting you live here for nothing."

Jiang Zhi heard this and really showed a happy face: "Is there anything I can help you with? Just tell me!"

"It's not the time yet, you should settle down for the time being, and you will be busy tomorrow." After Shen Ningning finished speaking, Jiang Zhi nodded.

The village house has two rooms, one large and one small, and Jiang Zhi chose the smallest one.

The cabinets were filled with clean bedding and pillows made by Grandma Qin, and Shen Ningning took them out for Jiang Zhi to use.

The house was fully equipped, including candlesticks, tables and chairs, paper and pens.

Shen Ningning said, "It's just that the kitchen is too clean, and there's nothing to eat. I'll bring the wolves over later and give you some food."

Granny Chen's smiling voice came from the door: "This little brother Jiang, if you don't want to cook in the future, go to my place to eat."

Chen Ye helped her into the yard, and it seemed that he had told Granny Chen about Jiang Zhi's origins.

Since she was Shen Ningning's friend, she was their friend of Xiangyun Village.

Shen Ningning introduced with a smile: "This is Granny Chen, Brother Chen is her son, and she is also your neighbor."

Jiang Zhi hurriedly clasped his fists and saluted: "Hello Granny Chen!"

At this time, the crazy scholar came over with a cane, listening to the voice.

"Disciple, disciple." He called out, his eyes had just been medicated and were still wrapped in a white bandage.

Shen Ningning hurried over: "Master, why are you out again? The shopkeeper said that when you apply the medicine, your eyes cannot be exposed to strong light."

The crazy scholar was thin, and his smile was full of a strong scholarly atmosphere.

"I see that you haven't come to study for a few days. I remind you that you have to come in the afternoon."

"Okay, okay, go home quickly, you have to take good care of your eyes!" Shen Ningning's small figure helped the crazy scholar back.

When Shen Ningning came back, the old village chief came again: "Ningning, Ningning! I want to ask you for your decision."

"Recently, the rich businessman Quan in the city is celebrating his birthday and wants to buy our loquat candy. He said that he would give us two more taels of silver per catty, but he wants us to give him some gifts."

"I'm old now, and I don't know what to give him. You think of an idea."

Shen Ningning's red round face was thoughtful.

"Well, we are a small business, and he doesn't add much money, but giving gifts will bring us a good reputation."

"Let's do this, pick 108 loquat leaves and tie them up."

The number 108, in Buddhism, means good luck and getting rid of troubles.

Not only that, Shen Ningning remembered: "Grandpa Village Chief, wait for me."

She hurriedly ran into the house on her small feet.

Jiang Zhi leaned over and saw her pull the paper and pen, grind the ink hastily, and then write something.

She retracted her gaze and happened to meet the eyes of the old village chief.

"Hello, Village Chief!" Jiang Zhi greeted with full energy.

The old village chief nodded slightly and smiled: "Are you Ningning's friend?"

"Yes, I will live here for a short time. If the village chief has any work that requires physical effort, just use me." After Jiang Zhi finished speaking, the old village chief said yes.

Shen Ningning came out with a piece of paper and handed it over: "Grandpa Village Chief, this is how to use loquat leaves."

Last time, when the medicine shop owner came to treat the crazy scholar, he asked her for some loquat leaves.

It turns out that loquat leaves can clear lung qi, reduce qi and relieve vomiting. Cut into shreds and make porridge, or dry them and soak them in tea. The effect can be achieved.

The paper given by Shen Ningning clearly stated how to use it.

Under the guidance of the crazy scholar, her handwriting has already made rapid progress, and she has a unique style of her own.

The handwriting is crisp, the writing is neat, and the spacing is neat.

The old village chief beamed with joy, praised the little guy for being smart, and then turned around to arrange for his son Deng Jixiang to run errands.

Jiang Zhi originally thought that Shen Ningning could rest.

Unexpectedly, Aunt Liu came over again: "Ning Ning, I just heard Xiaohu say, why are you looking for me?"

Shen Ningning walked out and explained something to her.

Jiang Zhi blinked and sighed: "Sister Ningning, you are as busy as a small village chief."

Make an agreement with Aunt Liu.

Shen Ningning warned: "Auntie, let's make an agreement. I will bring the ingredients here tomorrow and you can prepare them for me and prepare a few big pots."

After saying that, she took out ten taels of silver and handed it over.

Aunt Liu beamed with joy.

She is not someone who likes to take advantage, but she never likes to suffer.

If you want her to help for free, it depends on your mood, but Shen Ningning is sensible, and before she can ask her, the little guy took the initiative to pay for her hard work.

"No problem Ning Ning, you gave me so much money, I can borrow all the pots in the village for you!"

Aunt Liu smiled and left, holding the money in her pocket, beaming with joy.

Shen Ningning turned around and saw Jiang Zhi looking at her.

"Sister Ningning, what are we going to do tomorrow?"

The little guy's smile faded, feeling a little sad: "I want everyone in the capital to know that the deaths of Uncle Wu, Aunt Wu and Brother Zuchang were not accidental."