NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 34 Three siblings change their names
Ling Xiaoxiao didn't mind changing the name, but the names of her siblings were really unsophisticated, and they were really the names of rural children. She thought about it and said, "Did Mrs. Lan say what we should be named?" "
Zhou Yunniang smiled and shook her head.
"That's just what they said. As for what name we choose, that's our own business. Mom just thought, didn't you also know how to read in your dreams? You also taught your father and Sanlang how to read, otherwise this name would be Get up!"
After listening to Zhou Yunniang's words, Ling Xiaoxiao lowered her head and thought for a moment and said, "Mom, I've thought about it. I will be called Ling Xiaoxiao, Wuya will be called Ling Shanshan, and as for Sanlang? Let's call him Ling Yunzhi, Ling Yunzhi, this one But it’s an idiom, and the meaning of this name is quite good!”
As soon as the mother and daughter finished talking, Ling Erzhuang walked in, "Oh, it's finally sunny today. We can set off in three or two days. I can't wait to go to Yongzhou. It's already three days ago." It’s almost the middle of the month, and spring has come early in Jiangnan and other places, so by this time we’ll probably have crops planted in the fields.”
Ling Xiaoxiao heard a hint of regret in Ling Erzhuang's words, smiled and consoled her.
"Dad, the south and other places can grow two crops of food a year. Although we can't catch up with the first season, we can catch up with the second season. Besides, when we go there, we still need to buy land. This matter, Don’t be anxious, besides, our family doesn’t lack enough money to eat, so don’t worry.”
Zhou Yunniang also stood up next to her and held a towel to wipe Ling Erzhuang's face and said, "Her father, I was just talking to Erya. Today I was chatting with Mrs. Lan next door and mentioned the names of several children. Mrs. Lan said that the children's names were not very elegant, and said it would be better to change them, so I discussed it with Erya and we have already thought of the names, do you want to hear them?"
Ling Erzhuang wiped his face and nodded when he heard Zhou Yunniang's words, "It's true that when I was in the county a few years ago, I went to work for a wealthy family in the city. When I heard that the names of their servants were very nice, I also thought about finding someone next door. The scholar in the village wanted to change the name of our child. Who knew that I never had any money in my hand, and I was embarrassed to go to the door empty-handed, so the matter was delayed. Now that it has been mentioned, did Mrs. Lan say anything? What should we name our child?”
Zhou Yunniang said angrily, "You, I haven't heard you mention it, but I don't need to bother Mrs. Lan about the children's names. Have you forgotten that your daughter is also literate and taught you and Sanlang?"
When Zhou Yunniang said this, Ling Erzhuang slapped his forehead, "Oh, that's right, why didn't I remember it? My daughter, look at what names you three should change to something nice."
Ling Xiaoxiao had been sitting aside watching her parents talk. When her father asked her to give her a name, she said, "My mother and I have already decided on a name. My name is Ling Xiaoxiao, Sanlang's name is Ling Yunzhi, and Wuya's name is Ling Shanshan. Does Dad think it sounds good?"
After hearing this, Ling Erzhuang silently recited the three names several times in his mind and asked, "Erya, what does Ling Xiaoxiao's name mean? You, just tell me the meaning of your names." Said, if someone asks me about it in the future, dad can tell me!"
Ling Xiaoxiao twitched the corner of her mouth speechlessly. What did you mean? Do you really need to explain to others the origin and meaning of their siblings' names? However, although she thought so, she still gave Ling Er Zhuang Jiang San The meaning of each person's name was explained.
Ling Xiaoxiao's guess was indeed correct. From then on, Ling Erzhuang had to explain the meaning every time he introduced his children to others, which often made Zhou Yunniang and Ling Xiaoxiao dumbfounded. But this is a story for another time. Let’s not mention it for now.
The next day, Lan Yanhang began to ask his servants to prepare supplies for the next few days on the road, such as dry food and pickles. This was all for what they would eat in the wilderness if they missed Sutou on the way. It is about medicinal materials for treating internal and external injuries, wind and cold, and cough.
It was not until the fourth day of busy work that the supplies were finally replenished, and the team set off again to leave An County and head towards Mingjiang.
Perhaps after Boss Sun was killed, no one contacted Lan Yanhang's eldest brother. There were no assassinations in the following days. The Lan family's team arrived at the Mingjiang River smoothly. , looking at the Mingjiang water rolling eastward, Ling Xiaoxiao looked at Lan Yanhang and said.
"Master Lan, when we go to Yongzhou Mansion, should we take a boat down the river or go overland?"
Lan Yanhang looked at the rushing river and said, "I want Miss Ling to know that there is a merchant ship belonging to my in-laws in a county ten miles upstream. I have already sent my family members to go there. We just need to wait here. I think at most Within a day or two, a ship came to pick us up and board the ship to Yongzhou Prefecture."
After listening to Lan Yanhang's words, Ling Xiaoxiao nodded. She didn't care whether to take the boat or not. However, Ling Yunzhi (Ling Sanlang) and Ling Shanshan (Ling Wuya) had already heard that Mingjiang needed to take the boat, so they were concerned about taking the boat. They are quite enthusiastic, but that's right. The brother and sister, who grew up in the north, have never been on a boat.
In her previous life, Ling Xiaoxiao had not only been on a small boat, but also on a large yacht, so her mentality was very stable. She was mainly worried about whether her mother Zhou Yunniang's body would cause seasickness if she took a boat.
The group of people set up camp on the edge of the Mingjiang River. Fortunately, the weather was good during this period and there was no rain. Ling Xiaoxiao made a homemade fishing rod and carried a small wooden bucket to a small bay in the middle of the Mingjiang River. Here, the water here is relatively slow, which is a good place for fishing.
The two brothers, Ling Yunzhi and Ling Shanshan, insisted on following, but Ling Xiaoxiao did not stop them. She just told them not to go to the river. The water there was very fast. If they fell into the river, they would be really doomed. Ling Yunzhi took Ling Shanshan with them. Next to Ling Xiaoxiao, I watched Ling Xiaoxiao fishing. Maybe it was because of his luck. In one morning, Ling Xiaoxiao actually caught a dozen fish. The big ones weighed three or four kilograms, and the small ones weighed about one kilogram. This made Ling Yun The two brothers Zhi and Ling Shanshan were extremely happy.
When the three of them returned to the camp carrying the small wooden bucket, the cook of the Lan family was about to start cooking. Seeing so many fish, she asked, "Miss Ling, what should we cook for lunch?"
Ling Xiaoxiao looked at the fish in the barrel.
"We've made fish soup, let's all drink some!"
She only cares about catching fish, but what about doing it? She has now given up on learning to cook. If she really has no talent, she won't waste good ingredients.