Chapter 68： Relative

During the Chinese New Year, the family stocked a lot of goods, as well as gifts from relatives and friends. These foods can still be eaten for more than half a month.

Not only that, the vegetables in the vegetable field have not been eaten yet, the chickens at home are still being fed, and the things in the field have not been arranged yet... these things can't be taken away.

In addition to these things, there are also favors.

They have not had time to say goodbye to relatives and friends.

After the three people got together to discuss the border crossing that day, they mentioned which day to go.

Boss Chu and Zhao suggested that they hadn't finished eating, nor had they used up, and couldn't take them on the road. It was so distressing.

Luo Jianjia thought of another layer.

It's still winter and it's cold. If this is the case in the south, it will be even colder in the north, and it is still snowing.

Moreover, according to the route provided by Chu Wei Leng in his heart, it would take them half a month to get there if they travel this way slowly.

Boss Chu and Zhao had never experienced such a cold climate. She was really afraid of freezing them.

That's why she sent a letter to Chu Weiling, telling him to go again in spring.

In this way, the road will not be too cold, and Boss Chu and Zhao will also have time to say goodbye to the past.

Boss Chu and Zhao are busy, but Luo Jianjia is not that busy.

After breaking with the Luo family, she was only alone, and she could leave at any time with her bank note.

So, these days, she continued to make money again.

She was about to leave anyway, and she didn't want to eat fresh anymore. Just like before, she sold scones, fried rice with eggs, tea eggs, cold skins and the like.

A month later, Boss Chu and Zhao had already bid farewell to everyone, and they had almost eaten everything at home.

Although he was reluctant to leave at first, since he decided to leave, he felt that going to the border is a big deal.

In fact, they asked the daughter-in-law when she could leave a few days ago, but the daughter-in-law said that it will be the first day of February in a few days.

Now the south side is warm, they even changed their winter clothes, and the road is full of small flowers.

On this day, after counting the money, Zhao asked eagerly: "Jianjia, when shall we leave?"

It's not that Luo Jianjia doesn't want to leave, it's just that she has read geography, the border is cold, and the snow doesn't stop until February, sometimes even in March.

She counted the days and said: "Let's take the first day of next month."

They walked slowly, and the snow should have almost stopped when they got there.

There are still three days left on the first day of next month.

"Oh, well, I have almost packed my things." Zhao said with a smile, "It's just that they said it's cold in the north, should we make some thick clothes?"

Luo Jianjia shook his head and said, "No need. No matter how thick our clothes are, they won't work well in the north. It's troublesome to carry them. It's better to buy them there."

"Isn't it costing a lot of money?" Zhao's distressed a little.

"Mother, let's make more money if the money is gone." Luo Jianjia said, "If a person suffers from frostbite, it is not worthwhile."

Upon hearing this, Zhao smiled and nodded.

Yes, she can make a lot of money now, after spending it.

"Let's only bring the things we need on the road. We can't bring the rest."

Luo Jianjia knows that Zhao and Boss Chu have lived here all their lives, and there are many things to use easily.

Although those things are not valuable, they mean different things to them.

However, they have to travel by water and land along the way. They go to many places and it is inconvenient to bring so many things.

Moreover, although there is an inn, it serves officials and delivers military information, etc. The **** for transporting personal belongings has not yet appeared.

Taking a step back, even if it appears, the price is definitely not cheap, and it is estimated to be ten times more expensive than these things.

"Bring as few things as possible. According to the map prepared by Xiang Gong, we have to go through dozens of places and walk for half a month."

"But what about our clothes? I don't know when we will come back. Are they thrown away? I'm sorry." Zhao asked.

Luo Jianjia pondered for a while, and said, "When we get to the border, we will settle down. If possible, let someone come to pick it up."

When Zhao was about to say "OK", he was interrupted by Boss Chu.

"It's better to buy a new one. Let's wear one, and bring two more good ones. Don't let the others."

"Why? Isn't that a waste?" Zhao asked puzzledly.

Chu Lao Dadao: "This is thousands of miles to the border gate. If you have to go so far on the road, you will have to spend a few taels on the road. You can't get ten taels of silver when you come back? Ten taels are enough for us to buy a house of clothes. "

At the critical moment, Boss Chu understands a little bit.

Although Zhao was reluctant, he heard what Boss Chu said without saying anything, and decided to put everything away tomorrow.

There were still three days left. On the second day, Luo Jianjia sold out the rest of his food.

Before leaving, she said goodbye to the dog left, and he didn't need to occupy a place anymore.

Although the dog left is reluctant, but he also knows that this beautiful sister-in-law has a different identity now.

Later, Luo Jianjia bought a lot of meat in the town.

This way you have to go so far, you can't be hungry, and you have to keep up with your physical strength.

After returning, she made a lot of dried pork.

On the first day of the new year, before dawn, Luo Jianjia and Zhao Chu's boss left home. The key to the house was given to Aunt Wang, and the three of them took a burden and went to the county seat.

When I left, no one knew except Aunt Wang.

Now Chu Wei Leng is in a different status. Ever since he learned that the three of them are leaving, many people said they would come and give it away.

Luo Jianjia specifically asked Boss Chu and Zhao not to tell others what day they were leaving, because they were afraid that all the villagers would come to send it off at that time. The scene felt uncomfortable thinking about it.

When leaving the village and walking up to the mountain in the town, Boss Chu suddenly stopped halfway up the mountain and looked back at the direction of Chujiacun.

The Zhao family had just hugged Aunt Wang and cried. At the moment, his eyes were still red and his emotions were also sad. When he looked back at Chu Jiacun, his tears came again.

Luo Jianjia glanced at the two of them, and then looked back.

This is the first place she came to stay in the world and lived here for almost a year.

This time I am going to leave, and my mood is quite complicated.

She has only been here for a year, so it must be more sad for the boss of Chu and Zhao.

Looking at Zhao's tears, Luo Jianjia comforted her: "Mother, if you want to come back, we can come back later."

"Really?" Zhao asked, wiping his tears.

Luo Jianjia nodded.

The official is Chu Wei Leng, not the boss of Chu and the Zhao family.

Chu Weilian can't leave, but they can.

"Let's go." Chu Lao Avenue, "If you don't go, you won't be able to reach the inn at night."

"good."

Although Chu Weileng planned for them to walk for half a month, but they were really on the road, Luo Jianjia did not follow this time.

On the first day, they first walked to the county seat, and then took a boat to Fucheng at noon.

Fucheng is a completely different place from county towns, bigger and more prosperous.

Originally, they had to rent a carriage to the next county when they parked here for an hour, but looking at the joy in the eyes of Boss Chu and Zhao, Luo Jianjia planned to stay in Fucheng for one night, strolling around the night market before leaving.

After all, they have enough money, so there is no need to rush.

Moreover, she was also very curious about Fucheng, and wanted to see the situation everywhere and choose a suitable place for her future.

Boss Chu and Zhao always listened to her, although they asked a few questions, they quickly agreed.

After three days, looking at Boss Chu and Zhao's faces slightly tired, Luo Jianjia decided to stay and rest for a day.

A few days later, when the road came across a famous mountain, the three of them went to take a look admiringly.

The three of them just ate, drank, and had fun along the way, and took a day off for three to five days. By the time the border crossing was reached, it was already March.

They walked for a whole month.

It's been a joy to travel this month.

Boss Chu and Zhao were still a little sad about leaving their homeland, but gradually, they were dazzled by the chaotic world outside, and they had already forgotten their feelings of loss. They were all these new and strange things that were delicious and fun. s things.

As soon as the border gate was approaching, the snow began to melt away, and the trees on the side of the road also showed tender buds.

When he got off the carriage, Zhao couldn't help but shudder, wrapped his clothes around, and said, "It's so cold."

The kind of cold, not the same as they south, the wind blew on their faces, as if something had blown.

Look at the sky, it's almost unity time.

It was dark early at the border gate, and it is said that the city gate was closed early and closed at dark.

There is a multi-hour drive between Zhenzi and Zhenbei City.

After nightfall, it will get colder and colder, and the road will be unsafe.

Luo Jianjia was afraid that he would not be able to make it into the city, so he planned to fix it and rent a car to Zhenbei City tomorrow.

The three of them went to the town to buy some thick clothes and put on them, and then went to find an inn to stay.

Thinking of seeing his son soon, the next morning, Boss Chu and Zhao clan woke up early.

The three ate a hastily meal at the inn, and before the hour, they rented a carriage and headed towards Zhenbei City.

Before getting into the car, the sun hadn't risen yet. Halfway down the road, a ray of sunlight shone into the carriage through the swaying curtain of the car.

"The sun is out." Zhao said with a smile, and then she opened the curtain.

Looking at the white snow shining under the sun, Zhao couldn't help saying: "It's so beautiful."

Boss Chu had never seen such a scene before, and he smiled and nodded.

Luo Jianjia looked at a piece of wasteland where the end of the loess could not be seen, and wrapped the clothes around him.

Coming from the south to the north, she felt more comfortable in the south. The weather in the north was too cold, too dry, and her skin tightened a bit.

She'd better leave early, and go to the south to settle in the south with the certificate of leaving the book and the female household.

Not long after, the three arrived in Zhenbei City.

Zhenbei City is an important border area, and the investigations are relatively strict.

After arriving, according to what Chu Weilen had confessed, Luo Jianjia and the guard at the goal reported Chu Weilen's name.

The soldier had been told before, and as soon as he heard Chu Wei Leng's name and checked that the household registration documents were correct, he hurriedly sent someone to the barracks to find Chu Wei Leng.

"Madam, you are finally here, Master Chu comes to inquire almost every day." said the guard of the city.

Hearing this, Luo Jianjia was slightly startled.

Since receiving that letter, Chu Weilian has been looking forward to the arrival of the beginning of spring day by day.

According to the rules of the Dali people, February is the beginning of spring.

The letter said that Spring is coming, which is the first day of February.

According to the route he gave, it will be there in half a month.

In case parents are anxious to see him, maybe they can be faster.

It's a pity that he was wrong. Boss Chu and Zhao were really anxious to see him at first, but they were gradually attracted by the bustling outside, so they weren't so anxious.

Since the eighth day of February, Chu Weilian has been looking forward to his family's coming.

Hope and hope, from the eighth day to the fifteenth day, no one came.

After waiting fifteen, he comforted himself again, maybe his father and mother were in bad health and came slowly.

After another five or six days, no one was seen.

Chu Wei Leng was very anxious, afraid that they would encounter any accidents on the road.

At this time, Wang Qingjue said: "Sister-in-law said that she will come again in spring, but she didn't say that she will come on that day. Brother Chu was too anxious, right?"

Hearing this, Chu Wei frowned and took out the letter and glanced at it again.

Sure enough, only the beginning of spring was said, but no date was said.

"It's better for you to wait. You can't go now anyway, and it's useless to be in a hurry."

Despite this, Chu Wei Leng was still too worried. In the past few days, there was no smiling face, and he went to the city gate for inquiries almost every day.

The barracks were a dozen miles away from the city gate, not very close, and it was almost dark when the military training ended, and the road back and forth was very cold.

Just when Chu Weileng had already planned to ask for leave to find someone on the road, someone came to report that his parents and Luo Che were here.

Chu Wei coldly told him to leave, and immediately mounted his horse and headed towards the city gate.

Right after arriving at the city gate, Luo Jianjia and the three people got out of the car.

When I got out of the car, the sun was shining on me, and I didn't feel particularly cold.

But after standing for a while, Chu Wei Leng didn't come over for a while, so he felt cold.

That kind of cold is a kind of painful cold. Although it is already March, there is still a feeling of knife cutting on the face when the wind blows. The embroidered shoes on my feet are also thinner. I stand for a long time and it is not cold, but it hurts a bit.

Luo Jianjia felt cold, not to mention the boss of Chu and the Zhao family.

She wanted them to get warmer in the car, but they thought about seeing their son soon. Not only did they not feel cold, but they were also warm in their hearts, with an unstoppable smile on their faces.

After a while, when Luo Jianjia felt that she was about to lose her feet, the sound of horseshoes finally sounded.

The sound of horseshoes from hearing to his side was only a momentary event.

"Father, mother." A familiar, strong male voice rang behind him.

Immediately, the horse stopped.

Boss Chu and Zhao clan greeted them quickly.

Luo Jianjia had been standing opposite them, and at the moment she turned around and looked over.

I saw Chu Wei Leng wearing a silver-gray armor with a red belt on his waist, a breastplate on his chest and back, a silver sword on his waist, and a pair of black soap boots on his feet. neat.

People rely on clothes and horses and saddles.

Without seeing him for half a year, Chu Weileng changed from a rough rural man to a majestic military commander in this outfit.

This way, it is very bluffing, quite a bit of a cold hero.

After Chu Weiling exchanged a few words with Boss Chu and Zhao, she did not forget her.

Seeing Chu Wei Leng look over, Luo Jianjia walked slowly over.

Today, Luo Jianjia wore a Xiangfei-colored jacket, with a layer of white fur on the neckline and the placket, which looked very warm.

Speaking of it, this color is not what she likes. She wanted to buy a light blue one, but Zhao asked her to choose this one. But she didn't have much desire for clothes, so she chose this one.

Chu Wei Leng looked at Luo Jianjia, who was wearing the Xiang Concubine's color coat, and barely recognized her.

In his impression, Roche has always liked to wear darker, plain clothes, which looks very plain and indifferent.

The bright color I wore today makes my complexion fair and tender.

But her nose was red with cold at the moment, and she looked a little cute.