The wind at the foot of the mountain was very strong, and it was chilly in the morning. In the wasteland overgrown with weeds, there was a huge pit. The pit was covered with straw, and there seemed to be some tempting fragrance.
Two young men dressed as hunters carried medicine baskets on their backs. From afar, they could see a big hole in the pit, and it seemed that there was a big movement. The young man, who looked a little childish, said, "Brother, look, is there a big guy? Mother is so lucky these days!"
The older young man could not help but show a trace of joy on his face. He said, "Let's go and have a look."
This pit was originally set up to catch big guys, but usually, there were mostly wild animals such as wolves and rabbits in this place. There were no big beasts, so this pit was just for show. Who knew that they would be so lucky today? Unexpectedly, there was a big guy. The two of them were naturally overjoyed. They touched the sickles and bows on their backs, and crouched down towards the pit.
The younger one could not be as patient as his brother. After a few steps, he trotted all the way to the pit. He could not wait to look into the pit. His brother was so scared that he quickly shouted, "Xiao Shan, stop! Be careful, there is something down there that will hurt you! "
Xiao Shan did not move for a long time. He just kept drilling his head into the pit, as if he wanted to see clearly what was in it. Seeing this, his brother became even more anxious. He thought that his brother's behavior was a little strange. He also remembered that some hunters in the mountains said that some wild animals would pretend to be injured to attract people. When the people approached, they would grab the neck of the people and drag them into the pit. Could it be that Xiao Shan's neck had been grabbed by the beast in the pit? The more the young man thought about it, the more suspicious he became. He immediately picked up his sickle and ran towards the pit.
Who knew that halfway, Xiao Shan raised his head and looked back at his brother. He said in a disappointed tone, "Brother, it's not a big guy. It's a woman inside."
The young man's movement stopped abruptly. He was also stunned for a moment. He quickly walked forward and looked inside. Indeed, with the sunlight outside, he could see that there was a thick layer of straw scattered outside the pit. There was a person lying on the straw, and it looked like it was a woman.
The two brothers looked at each other. In the end, it was the older brother who said, "Bring the person up first."
The small mountain slid down. The two brothers, one outside the pit and one inside the pit, finally managed to get the woman out. Xiao Shan also climbed out and sat on the ground. He said, "I'm so tired. Brother, is this person dead?"
"Don't speak nonsense." His elder brother stopped his younger brother's nonsense and put two fingers under the woman's nose. Although it was very weak, she was still breathing. Only then did he heave a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he was still alive. Seeing this, Xiao Shan got up with a grunt. "Brother, is she dying? Why aren't they waking up? "
The young man thought for a moment and said, "Let's carry her home. It's a human life after all."
Although Xiao Shan was very reluctant, he still followed his brother home. The brothers returned home. Just as they arrived at the door, a fat woman with a headscarf came out. When she saw them, she was also stunned. "Dashan, why did you bring Xiaoshan back? Did you leave something behind? " As soon as she finished speaking, she saw a woman on Big Mountain's back and said, "This …"
"Brother picked up a dying woman on the road. Mother, please take a look at her," Xiao Shan said.
"Oh, the heavens have pity on us. Dashan, quickly carry this woman to my room and let her lie down. Xiao Shan, quickly go and find Doctor Wang." The woman was obviously a warm-hearted person. She repeatedly urged her son to quickly carry the woman to her bed.
Doctor Wang arrived very quickly. He was the only doctor in the village. Usually, the villagers relied on him for headaches and fevers. Most of the people in the village were simple and honest. When they knew that Dashan's family had picked up an injured woman, they hurried over. After checking the pulse of the woman on the bed, Doctor Wang twirled his white beard and said, "This girl fell from a very high place. Fortunately, she probably encountered a tree branch on the way, so she did not fall too badly. There are scratches on her arms. In the end, she fell into your brother's animal trap. It's just a superficial wound. However, the baby in her belly is in some danger. Fortunately, she has taken a lot of medicine to protect the fetus. Otherwise, even a god would not be able to save her now. However, the baby in her belly is not completely out of danger, and she is very weak now. Xiao Shan Niang, this old man will write a few prescriptions to protect the fetus. Ask Xiao Shan to go to the mountains and gather some herbs for this girl to drink. In addition, pay attention to nourishing her body.
Xiao Shan Niang did not expect this woman to be pregnant. When she heard Doctor Wang say that she fell from a very high place, she thought that perhaps she had met a heartless man and committed suicide. As she thought about it, she felt some pity for the woman on the bed. She hurriedly thanked Doctor Wang and asked Dashan and Xiao Shan to go and gather the herbs.
….
It was as if she had fallen from a very far place. When Jiang Ruan woke up, she was at a loss for a moment. Her first action was to lower her head and touch her lower abdomen. Fortunately, the child was still there. She calmed down, but then she had some doubts. At the end of her memory, she was lured by Yuan Chuan in the dark night and fell from a very high place into the abyss. She should have lost her life. Why, was this the world after death?
Naturally, this was not the world after death. She quickly understood. She raised her eyes and looked around. This was a small dirt house of a farmer's family. It was somewhat similar to the one she had lived in at Zhang Lan's manor. However, it was brighter, more spacious, ventilated, and tidier. The quilt was a blue and white cotton quilt, embroidered with lotus flowers and lotus leaves. The stitches were fine, and the material was relatively comfortable but ordinary.
She looked around in a daze. The door was pushed open with a squeak. From outside, a woman with small feet and wearing a blue and white cotton robe walked in. Her face was a little broad, but there was a somewhat amiable smile on her face. That smile seemed very simple and honest. She came in with a bowl of black medicine. When she saw that she had woken up, she was pleasantly surprised. She put the bowl of medicine aside and sat on the edge of the bed. She looked at her and said, "Miss, you're awake. You slept for three days and three nights. "
"Madam, this is …." Jiang Ruan asked with a smile. One would not hit a smiling person. Moreover, this woman looked like an ordinary peasant woman.
"You fell into my son's trap. He was the one who carried you back. Our village doctor took your pulse. Your body is very weak. Fortunately, the child is fine. This is medicine to protect the fetus. Drink it first. This is Qing Ping Town. You can just call me Gui Sao, not Madam. "
This woman's smile was hearty, and there was a kind of sincerity in her words. It gave people a good impression. Jiang Ruan noticed that there were still calluses on Gui Sao's hands from doing farm work. She smiled faintly and did not say anything more. She followed Gui Sao's advice and smoothly called her Gui Sao. She then picked up the bowl and drank the medicine clean. After that, she said to Gui Sao, "Gui Sao saved my life. You are my benefactor. I am unable to repay your great kindness …"
"Don't say this!" Gui Sao was shocked and quickly said, "This is a human life. How can I leave you in the lurch? Dashan and the others didn't save you for anything in return. Miss, your body is still very weak. Why don't you stay here and recuperate? Since you fell into Dashan's trap, it is also fate. There is no need to be so rigid. "After thinking for a while, Gui Sao said," But where does Miss live? Miss suddenly disappeared. Your family must be very anxious. Do you want to send a message to your family? "
Jiang Ruan's expression changed and her gaze suddenly deepened. Yuan Chuan naturally wanted to ensure that she died cleanly. That day when she fell from the cliff, Yuan Chuan might have sent people to search for her. Would they find this place? If that was really the case, wouldn't it be harming these people?
Gui Sao saw her frown and thought that she really had something to take things too hard. She carefully probed, "Miss, do you have any difficulties? If you have difficulties, why don't you stay here? The people here are very good. Miss, I have lived for most of my life and have seen many things. I have also encountered many sufferings. However, I still have something to say to Miss. This world is not easy, but it is always good to be alive. Don't easily give up your life at any time. "
At first, Jiang Ruan did not understand the meaning of Gui Sao's words until Gui Sao put a hand on her lower abdomen and said, "Moreover, you have a child. Even if there is any mistake, the child is innocent. You are the child's mother. You have to raise him. "
Jiang Ruan finally understood why Gui Sao said this. She thought that she had met with an unkind person and wanted to commit suicide by jumping off the cliff. She smiled at Gui Sao and said, "To tell you the truth, that is not the case. Gui Sao only knows one thing and does not know the other. After my parents passed away, I was married to someone I was engaged to. When I got pregnant, I found out that he wanted to swallow my family's property and even wanted to silence me. I fled in the night and was forced by them to jump off the cliff. Who would have thought that I would end up here."
She had just said it casually. It was not like she had not seen these things in her previous life. Gui Sao was dumbfounded when she said it. She said with righteous indignation, "There is actually such a cruel and unscrupulous person! Miss, don't be afraid. We will go and report this to the officials. Is there no justice in this world? Let's go, there are also scholars in our village. We will immediately write a complaint to the officials! "
After Jiang Ruan finished speaking, she carefully observed Gui Sao's expression. After confirming that Gui Sao's expression was not fake, she relaxed. She shook her head and revealed a bitter smile, "It's useless. He has people in court. Those people are officials and they will not help me. Moreover, I do not want to alert the enemy. I just want to give birth to the child in peace. However, he will not let me off easily. I am afraid that I will implicate you. "
"There is no need to worry," Gui Sao shook her head and said, "Our place is very well hidden. Originally, the villagers brought us here to hide from the world. The people outside do not know that this place exists. The distance from here to the outside world is only by climbing up the rattan. That heartless person will not be able to find this place. "
Jiang Ruan wanted to know whether this place was safe or not. When she heard this, her heart was slightly comforted. With Yuan Chuan's temperament, he must have sent people to search at that time. Since they did not find this place after three days and three nights, it showed that this place was very well hidden. She smiled slightly and said, "Then I will disturb Gui Sao."
"You are welcome," Gui Sao said, "I have not asked Miss's name."
Jiang Ruan replied, "I am Ruan niang."
"Ruan niangzi." Gui Sao said, "It is a good name. Looking at Miss's expression and bearing, you must be a young lady from a wealthy family. I only hope that you will not dislike our place."
Jiang Ruan shook her head again and exchanged a few words with Gui Sao. Gui Sao then exhorted her a few more things before leaving.
Sitting on the bed, Jiang Ruan sank into contemplation. She did not know what the situation outside was. She wanted to send a message to Xiao Shao, but who knew whether Yuan Chuan's people were waiting outside. Although they had not found her for the time being, perhaps they were waiting for her to walk into a trap. Moreover, it was not safe to run around with a child. It would be better to rest here and wait for the child to be born before thinking of a way to leave. At that time, Yuan Chuan's matter would most likely be resolved.
However, Xiao Shao would certainly be worried again. Jiang Ruan was somewhat worried.
After Jiang Ruan woke up, because her body was still very weak, she did not go out for the past few days. It was also Gui Sao who brought food to her bedside for her to eat. Gui Sao was originally a farmer, but she treated Jiang Ruan very well. The two brothers, Da Shan and Xiao Shan, went hunting every day and often caught pheasants and hares. Gui Sao also found ways to nourish Jiang Ruan's body. To treat a stranger like this, anyone would be very touched.
On the third day, Jiang Ruan went out. Gui Sao rushed several clothes for Jiang Ruan to wear for several nights. Gui Sao's figure was much fatter than Jiang Ruan's, so naturally, Jiang Ruan would not be able to wear her clothes. Gui Sao's husband had died early, and it was she who had raised the two brothers, Da Shan and Xiao Shan, from a young age. It was said that when Gui Sao was young, she was very fond of her daughter. She probably regarded Jiang Ruan as a daughter bestowed by her superiors.
She brought the new clothes to Jiang Ruan. It happened to be a begonia red dress. Although the material was not particularly good, it was still comfortable. The begonia flowers embroidered on the dress were also very fine. Gui Sao said, "This was given to me by a relative who did business outside during the New Year's. I can't pass on this material. It's just right for you young ladies to wear."
Jiang Ruan nodded, then washed her face and combed her hair into a fallen horse bun. Only then did she smile and thank Gui Sao. Gui Sao was startled for a moment before she said, "Ruan niang, you are really beautiful."
Gui Sao could see that this woman was beautiful, but usually, Jiang Ruan stayed on the bed, looking haggard and pale. No matter how beautiful she was, she did not look very spirited. Now that her illness had recovered, her whole person was full of spirit. Once she washed her face and wore bright clothes, she looked completely different. Gui Sao was delighted. She was probably happy that she had picked up a treasure, but she was also anxious to let everyone see how beautiful Jiang Ruan was. Somewhat childishly, she pushed Jiang Ruan out and smiled, "You should also go out for a walk. Be careful of being bored in the house all day long."
Da Shan and Xiao Shan were brewing medicine in front of the door. Xiao Shan fanned himself and said angrily, "Recently, mother doesn't care about us anymore. Most of the chicken soup that we stewed yesterday was given to that woman. Ge, do you think that she's a vixen? How did she captivate mother? "
"Nonsense." Da Shan was both angry and amused, "A vixen is not used like this." He raised his head and was about to reprimand his younger brother when he saw his mother walking out of the house with a woman dressed in red.
The woman had red lips and white teeth. Her eyebrows and eyes were picturesque. Although her expression was gentle, she was bright and beautiful. She was like a fairy from the heavens, a goddess from the ninth heaven. Her crimson clothes made her skin look like snow. When she saw him look over, the woman smiled slightly. The curve of her lips made Da Shan stare blankly, and he was at a loss for what to do.
"Da Shan, this is Ruan niangzi. These are Da Shan and Xiao Shan." Gui Sao looked at Da Shan and Xiao Shan and smiled. Xiao Shan, who had a displeased look on his face, was also stunned when he saw Jiang Ruan. For a moment, he actually stuttered, "Mother … who, who is this?"
"This is the young lady that your eldest brother saved." Gui Sao said, "Come over."
Jiang Ruan stepped forward and bowed to the two brothers, "Many thanks to the two little brothers for saving my life."
Da Shan was only sixteen this year, and Xiao Shan was only thirteen. It was not an exaggeration to call them little brothers, but Da Shan and Xiao Shan immediately blushed. Don't blame them, they had never seen such a beautiful woman. Her beauty was different from any other woman in the village. Originally, they thought that Teacher Chen's family's daughter, Chen Xiaomei, who could recite poetry every year, was the most beautiful. But in front of this woman, Chen Xiaomei was not even worth mentioning.
The two brothers stared at her in a daze. Gui Sao found it a little funny and said, "Alright, stop looking. Let's go, Ruan niang, I will take you out to have a look."
The news of the two brothers rescuing a fairy spread throughout the village that very day. Many people came to visit and brought food and gifts, wanting to see the child. However, Jiang Ruan listened to Gui Sao's words and walked around the village on a daily basis to relax. This was good for the child. The air here was fresh and there were many trees. If there was anything bad about it, it would be that no matter where she went, there would be people watching.
Jiang Ruan's pregnancy was obvious, and this was something that could not be concealed. At first, everyone thought that since she was pregnant, her husband would come looking for her soon. But after so long, there was no movement at all. Some people could not restrain themselves and went to ask Gui Sao what was going on. Jiang Ruan did not ask Gui Sao to keep it a secret, so Gui Sao told her the truth. Everyone immediately sighed and sympathized with Jiang Ruan's experience. At the same time, they found it hard to understand that heartless man. Such a beautiful woman, with such a gentle temperament, how could anyone bear to hurt her?
For a moment, some people had this thought. If Jiang Ruan stayed here for the rest of her life, if they could marry such a beautiful girl, it would be the fortune of three lifetimes. Therefore, every three to five days, there would be people sending things to Xiao San's house. They even asked Xiao Shan to deliver things to Jiang Ruan. Naturally, they were all trying to curry favor. The young lads often dragged Jiang Ruan to their homes to eat. In the end, Jiang Ruan received great hospitality here.
Gui Sao was very happy. She thought that there were many outstanding lads among them. Since they were willing to take care of Jiang Ruan for the rest of her life, if Jiang Ruan could marry one of them, the child in her womb would have a father. It would be a complete farewell to the past and a new life. However, although Jiang Ruan was very gentle to everyone, she did not seem to have that kind of intention. Gui Sao thought that Jiang Ruan was too deeply hurt and needed some time. Thus, she was not anxious and only let Jiang Ruan choose carefully.
Jiang Ruan naturally knew the good intentions of these villagers. She saw the admiration of the young lads, but she was completely not in the mood. That was a casual lie, but these days, she missed Xiao Shao more and more. She did not know how he was now. If he did not receive news of her, he would definitely be very anxious. However, her womb was getting bigger day by day. In another two months, she was afraid that she would give birth. At this critical juncture, it was better not to complicate matters.
She sat in front of the door and made clothes with Gui Sao. She was making clothes for her own child. During the days when she was under house arrest, she did not dare to make clothes because she was afraid of being discovered. Now that her womb was getting bigger day by day, it was time to make some clothes for the child. Gui Sao chose very good and comfortable materials that would not chafe the delicate skin of the child. As Jiang Ruan and Gui Sao were making clothes, Gui Sao said, "You even made clothes for both men and women. I like a daughter, do you like a son or a daughter?"
Jiang Ruan was slightly startled, then she immediately smiled and said, "I think, it would be good if it was a son." If it was a son who looked like Xiao Shao, he would also be a handsome and picturesque child. However, he should not inherit his father's cold and cheerless temperament. It would be good if he was a little more lively. However, if Xiao Shao could teach him martial arts, Xiao Shao should also be happy.
"I think it would be good to have a daughter. If the daughter looks as beautiful as you, then I'm afraid that the suitors would break the doorsill of your house." Gui Sao said with a smile.
Jiang Ruan also smiled. Xiao Shao probably wanted a daughter. On the surface, he looked cold, but in fact, he was very careful. If there was a daughter hanging around his neck every day and acting spoiled to him, Jiang Ruan could not help but burst out laughing as she thought about it.
When Gui Sao saw her laugh, she thought that she had thought of something happy, so she also laughed, "Hey, I said that it would be best if it was a boy and a girl, a boy and a girl would also be lively …"
As they were talking, they saw Da Shan coming back with a load of firewood. Da Shan's mother hurriedly went to collect the firewood and put it in the family's storeroom. She said to Da Shan, "You talk to Ruan niangzi, I will come over immediately." Da Shan stood in front of the door, scratching his head and looking at Jiang Ruan with some shyness.
He also did not expect that the girl he had rescued would be so beautiful. The young men in the village all envied her, and every day they would ask him to bring small gifts for Ruan niangzi. Da Shan did not know how to speak, and always liked to sneak glances at her. He knew that Ruan niangzi came from a wealthy family, and even the most educated teacher in the village praised Ruan niangzi as a talented girl. She could read many words, had a gentle temperament, and did not have the bashfulness of ordinary girls. She was very generous, and no matter how one looked at her, she was good.
Da Shan was also a young man who had his first awakening of love, so it was normal for him to like beautiful girls. Moreover, this girl had been rescued by him. Didn't the stories always talk about repaying one's love with one's body? Da Shan knew that Ruan niangzi had a vicious husband, and that she was still being hunted while she was pregnant. His heart ached, and he thought that there was actually such a cruel person in this world. However, he was clumsy and did not know how to please Ruan niangzi. For example, at this moment, when his mother reminded him, he only looked at Ruan niangzi and smiled honestly.
When Jiang Ruan saw this, she only smiled faintly and looked at Da Shan, "It has been hard on Little Brother today."
When Da Shan heard this, he was somewhat at a loss. He scratched his head and said, "It's not hard, hehe, it's not hard at all."
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