Chapter Ninety-One: Blessings and Disasters

  “……Yè èr Bó and èr Shěn got into a fight in the field, no one knows what it was about, they just heard them arguing and then they started fighting……They were both holding sickles and gesturing at each other, the people around them didn't dare to intervene, only trying to persuade them from the side. Later, Lián Shěn got angry and swung her sickle, if not for Qiū Shū looking on and stopping her, saying who knows what would have happened, but Qiū Shū's arm was injured, a huge gash, blood instantly staining his clothes red, it was terrifying to look at, the people around helped send Qiū Shū to the clinic. The little girl said excitedly.”

  That little girl spoke carefully, and Zhen'er and Ye Baiji thought about it in their hearts and sorted out the relationship.

  Ye Chong is the second in the family, so Ye Erbo is him, and Erniang is Lian Jie. The couple had a fight in the field.

  Zhen'er exchanged a glance with Ye Baiji, no wonder Ye Luyuan had such a murderous look on his face. This Lotus aunt was really thoughtless.

  "Er Niu, do you know what's going on?" Ye Baiji asked. This little girl she knew was called Er Niu, and she usually loved to snoop around.

  "I heard it sounded like Aunt Lotus complaining that Second Brother wasn't working hard, and also scolding Uncle Gong." Er Niu said, her expression still a bit twisted, as if she was somewhat embarrassed.

  Ye Baiji immediately understood that Lotus Aunt had not wanted to go down to the fields for some time, and their household was always putting on a big show. The day before, Lotus Aunt had been unhappy about going down to the fields, grumbling and complaining all morning, and after lunch she didn't even know how to get back home. Later, it was only when Ye Erbo saw that everyone else's households had finished eating and were heading out to work in the fields that he reluctantly returned home with a dark face to take a look. As a result, Lotus Aunt was lying on the bed snoring away, sleeping soundly. Ye Erbo pulled her up, and they immediately got into a fight, smashing everything in the house and courtyard. Ye Erbo's face had two bright red scratch marks when he returned to the fields. Anyone with eyes could see what had happened. Later, their neighbors filled in some more details, making the story even more complete.

  The next day, they started making a scene in the field. Lotus aunt swung her arms and scolded loudly in the field, letting everyone in the field watch a big show.

  Everyone knew they wouldn't last long like this and would eventually get into trouble. Who knew it really happened, but it ended up harming others instead.

  Zhen'er and Ye Baiji sat on either side of Ye Luyuan, both feeling uncomfortable in their hearts. Last time, that Lotus aunt had made a scene at Zhen'er's house and later came to the Ye family to cause trouble, which already made them dislike her. This time she had brought disaster to Seventh Uncle, and their disgust towards her had risen to the level of hatred.

  The girl felt the atmosphere was a bit heavy, and Zhen'er didn't notice her, so she ran away in a hurry. The wheat on her two mu of land hadn't been harvested yet.

  After a while, news came out that Ye Qiushu's bleeding had stopped, but he was still unconscious. Everyone let out a sigh of relief when they heard this. In the village of Yu Shu, nine out of ten households were surnamed Ye, and they all had some relationship with Ye Song, so they were naturally concerned about his injury.

  Zhen'er turned her head to look at Ye Luyuan as soon as she heard the news, and saw his tense face twitching twice. She knew he had also heard the news. Her heart must have relaxed too, and she felt more grounded herself.

  The crops in the field have not been harvested yet. Delaying for a while is already the limit, and everyone knows that Uncle Ye Qi is fine, comforting Aunt Ye and Ye Luyuan for two sentences before hurrying back to the field.

  After the crowd dispersed, Zhen'er and Ye Baiji followed Ye Luyuan into the medical clinic. Inside, Ye Qiuniang sat in a chair with disheveled hair, red and swollen eyes, still involuntarily shedding tears. Her bloodshot eyes were filled with hope as she listened intently to Ye Laoye's words, a heart-wrenching sight.

  "...He's still a bit unstable and the wound is too big to move around, so let him stay in the room for now. Wait a few more days until he gets better before moving him back... You don't have to worry too much, he's fine now, just needs a couple of days rest, take it easy... Road Far, your dad got hurt, spend more time with your mom and comfort her, also keep an eye on the work in the fields. If anything happens, find Uncle Shi Wei, okay?" Old Master Ye advised Auntie Ye Qi and then reminded Road Far a few things.

  Ye Lu nodded solemnly, "I understand, Third Master. I'll take care of my mother and the land... as for my father, please trouble yourself with him."

  "Stupid child," said the old man, turning around to grab medicine. Zhen'er and Ye Baiji also hastily went inside to take a look at Ye Qiushu and then ran out to help the old man decoct medicine, leaving the house for Ye Luyuan and Qiushu to talk.

  While decocting medicine, Ye Baiji briefly told Zhen'er about Er Niu's situation, who was also a lovely little girl worth sympathizing with.

  The Erniu family lived at the head of the village. Her father loved to smoke rolled cigarettes, and the villagers called him Ye Yanqiang (Leaf Cigarette Gun). The Erniu family had four daughters, and her father longed for a son. It wasn't until the fifth child that he finally had a son, whom he treasured greatly. As a result, his daughters were no longer valued, and he often scolded or beat them. However, Erniu was clever and would run to the village chief's or local officer's home whenever her father beat her, causing the whole village to know about it. The village chief and local officer reprimanded her father several times, and he eventually restrained himself. After all, she was just a daughter; as long as they were fed and housed, that was enough. When they grew up, they would marry into another family anyway, and there wouldn't be any dowry to speak of. Erniu's father openly said this, but Erniu had her own pride and didn't rely on her father either.

  Fortunately, she was clever and could endure hardship. Either helping others run errands or picking mushrooms or firewood to sell, the money she earned was her own dowry silver.

  Ye Baiji really liked Er Niu's personality, and they usually got along well. Moreover, Er Niu always knew things that others didn't know, which made her seem mysterious and extraordinary to Ye Baiji, just like Hu Sangzi.

  Zhen'er also thought that the two girls were very clever, if they weren't born into such a family, they should be quite spoiled little maids.

  Jiang Zhen'er followed Ye Baiji back into the house and saw Ye Shiwei talking to Ye Luyuan.

  “……Your family's land is close to mine, if there's anything just shout in the field and it'll be fine...... The helpers at your house are all good, they've been with you for many years, you can rely on them, just follow them when you go down to the fields...... The village head, the village elder, and the clan elder have all spoken up, this matter will give your father an explanation, don't be sad, also try to comfort your mother a bit, as you're a big boy now, in two years you'll be getting married too, take more care of your mother...... If there's anything just find your uncle, your aunt and Su Mu-ge are all at home, if there's anything just find us, don't stand on ceremony.”

  Yeshi Wei was the one who sent Ye Qiun uncle to the medical hut, now that everyone had left he stayed behind to tidy up. Seeing Ye Qiun uncle and Ye Luruan both with faces full of sorrow, he comforted them for a few sentences, and suddenly Ye Luruan's hidden worries were all awakened, and he burst into tears.

  Zhen Er also experienced these things. In that moment when life and death were uncertain, she felt as if she had died several times herself. Fortunately, she came back seven times.

  In the evening, Mao's family had dinner and packed 20 eggs. He took a chicken to visit Ye Song. Qi Zhen'er thought about Ye Song's family being good to her, so she also picked up 20 eggs from the housewarming party that day and took 100 cents with her to Ye Song's home.

  The Ye family was in a flurry of activity at this time, with visitors coming to offer condolences one after another. After comforting them for a couple of sentences, Mrs. Mao put down her things and prepared to leave. Qi Zhen'er handed the money to Seventh Aunt, but she refused it, and just then someone else arrived, so Seventh Aunt went to greet them, and Qi Zhen'er took the opportunity to slip the money to Ye Luyuan.

  Although Ye Qiushu's family may not be short of this hundred or so dollars, it is her intention. The dripping water returns with a gushing spring. When she was in the most difficult time, it was Ye Qiushu who helped her, and she wanted to repay him wholeheartedly.

  But from the mouths of people who came and went, Qizhen'er also heard a message that they could harvest wheat tomorrow.

  Good fortune and bad luck are closely linked.