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Chapter 193 Entering the Ancestral Hall to Burn Incense
"Hmph, I'm too old, so you start bullying me, right? You think I'm in the way because I've lived too long, right?" The old man said, panting as he sat on the chair.
"We didn't say that. Uncle, you don't look well. I'll have someone help you go back and rest."
The head of the village winked at someone nearby, and immediately a smart person came forward and helped the old man away.
The old man whined on the road and was reluctant to leave, but was finally helped away by the man.
The old man who had just spoken to him couldn't help but feel fortunate that he hadn't said anything else, otherwise he would have been "asked" to go back.
The village head stepped forward to mediate, "Jingyou! Although your Sixth Grandfather was a bit excessive, you can't say anything about moving, rebuilding the ancestral hall, or changing the family tree. Saying such things in front of the ancestral hall is truly disrespectful."
Lin Jingyou knew when to stop and nodded in response, "Jingyou was too impatient. But if I watched Wan Ning being bullied and hid in silence, my ancestors would be even more angry!"
"Well, it can't be said to be bullying. It's just that your sixth grandfather is a bit stubborn and sticks to the rules. Forget it, let's just let this matter pass and not talk about it anymore. Wan Ning, come with me to the ancestral hall?" Although the last sentence was asked to Shen Wan Ning, he said it while looking at Lin Jingyou.
Lin Jingyou didn't answer. Instead, he looked at Shen Wanning and said directly, "You can enter the Lin family's ancestral hall if you want to. If you don't want to, don't enter. There's no need to put yourself in a difficult position."
Shen Wanning didn't have to enter the ancestral hall; she was just annoyed by the old man. She thought for a moment and said, "Since we're engaged, I'm a member of the Lin family, so I'm naturally allowed to enter the ancestral hall. What do you think, Uncle Village Head?"
The head of the village still had a smiling face. "Of course you can enter. If our ancestors knew that our Lin family had such an outstanding daughter-in-law like you, they would definitely be pleased."
The other elders reacted and complimented him, "That's right! Wan Ning is a woman who even the emperor could decree to be rewarded. Of course she can enter the ancestral hall to burn incense for her ancestors."
At this time, Lin Jingyou said, "Even the emperor would offer sacrifices to heaven with the queen, and he never said that women can't offer sacrifices to heaven. We ordinary people's families naturally can't have more rules than the royal family, right? Uncles?"
The other elders nodded repeatedly, "That's right, Wan Ning, go in and burn incense!"
Li Zheng was walking in front, with Shen Wanning walking behind. Lin Jingyou gently pushed Shen Wanning and encouraged her, "Go, let the ancestors take a good look at such an outstanding daughter-in-law of mine."
The village head suddenly turned around and said, "Third brother of the Lin family, come in too and read our imperial edict to our ancestors."
Lin Jingyou responded, walked to Shen Wanning, stood side by side with her, and walked into the ancestral hall together.
The leader first lit three incense sticks in front, told his ancestors about the reward he received from the emperor today, and then inserted the incense into the incense burner.
Lin Jingyou stood aside and read two imperial edicts to the ancestors.
Shen Wanning imitated the village head, respectfully burning incense to the ancestors of the Lin family, and silently prayed in her heart that she would definitely lead Daqing Village to a better life.
After offering incense to the ancestors, the door of the ancestral hall was closed again. This time, the village head did not dare to mention the idea of placing the imperial edict in the ancestral hall for worship. He was also worried that something might happen to the imperial edict in the ancestral hall, so he decided to keep it at home for peace of mind.
On the way home, Lin Jingyou held Shen Wanning's hand and they walked back slowly together.
Aunt Zhang and the others walked ahead, leaving the two of them alone.
"Why did you come back suddenly? Isn't tomorrow a holiday?" Shen Wanning asked.
"I heard from Captain Yan that the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict went to Fuzhou the day before yesterday. I guess he might come to Daqing Village today. How could I not be there when Wan Ning was awarded? I didn't expect that I was still a step too late and didn't see the eunuch delivering the imperial edict." There was a hint of regret in Lin Jingyou's tone.
Shen Wanning chuckled, "What's so good about this? If you were at home, you would have to kneel down to receive the order. It's just as well that you didn't come, so you don't have to kneel again."
"This is your big happy event. I can't see it with my own eyes, and I always feel a little regretful."
"That's fine. There will definitely be more such things in the future. I just don't know what the emperor will reward me with."
Shen Wanning is very confident about this. She has only planted sweet potatoes so far, and the cotton harvest season is coming soon. She also plans to plant corn next year.
"Wan Ning is so amazing! It seems I have to work harder, otherwise I can't keep up with Wan Ning's pace." Lin Jingyou sighed.
"Third brother is fine just like this. I don't care whether he is a scholar, a juren, or a champion."
"But Third Brother cares. If Third Brother doesn't work hard, how can he be worthy of such an outstanding person like you?"
The two of them paused at the same time, their eyes meeting. Lin Jingyou was almost about to make the next move, but fortunately he kept his composure at the last moment, remembering that they were outside and there were many villagers around.
The emperor’s reward brought temporary joy, but life still had to go on.
The days that followed were the same as usual, until the end of the year, when the cotton was finally ripe.
Everyone volunteered to help pick cotton, and all the cotton was picked in just one day.
Adding the cotton picked earlier, I weighed it and it was about 630 kilograms in total.
The villagers looked at the piles of cotton spread on the ground and touched them with envy.
"As white and soft as the clouds in the sky."
"If this could really be made into clothes, it would be so warm!"
"If this were made into a quilt, it would definitely be much warmer than catkins!"
Shen Wanning smiled and said, "There's only so much cotton this year, but next year, we'll definitely be able to grow cotton, wear cotton clothes, and cover ourselves with cotton quilts!"
The villagers' eyes were full of hope. "Great! Can you give me some seeds for next year? I want to plant them too."
"Of course you can, but it's not easy to grow cotton seedlings. After I finish growing them, you can come and take them home to plant. That way they will be more likely to survive."
Of course, she doesn't know how to grow seedlings, but she has many netizens, especially some of whom have families that specialize in cotton breeding.
With the help of netizens, she believes that the entire Daqing Village will be able to grow cotton.
"Now that all the cotton has been harvested, there are still some things that need your help. That is to take out the cotton seeds. The seeds inside the cotton are its seeds. I need to hire some people to help. Those who are willing to help can stay, and the wages will remain the same as before." Shen Wanning continued.
"I, I, I, I'm willing to help get the cotton seeds."
"I do too!"
"Okay, okay, if anyone is willing, you can move a small stool over and help together." Shen Wanning said as she moved a stool over.