Three plump wild boars lay dead on the ground, their lives extinguished.
Liu Cuirong was ecstatic.
Grabbing Yun Erman's hand, she said, "Erman, now that we have pork, won't the money Mother gave us be saved?"
It was truly a gift from the heavens!
The mountains surrounding Dashui Village did indeed have many wild boars.
However, very few villagers could actually get to eat the meat.
Previously, due to the wolf packs, people dared not go into the mountains to hunt.
Over time, their hunting skills had diminished significantly.
Cases like these wild boars running into their cart were unheard of by the villagers.
Yun Erman shook off Liu Cuirong, his brow furrowed, "These three wild boars were attracted by our sister. You actually want to pocket the money for buying meat? Have you no shame?"
Having seen such things often, Yun Erman was no longer surprised.
It was just that his sister was a little lucky charm...
Liu Cuirong snorted, "Hmph, with so much meat, we can't eat it all if we take it back. Mother will probably send some here and there again."
"It's better to take them directly to the county town, sell two of them, and have some extra money in our pockets!"
Her husband was good at everything, except his thinking was too slow.
These three wild boars were practically money in the bank.
Why should they be taken back for the villagers to feast on?
And more importantly, without getting paid...
"Don't talk nonsense. I told you, these wild boars were attracted by our sister. If you dare to have any other ideas, I'll spank you!"
Yun Erman pretended to raise his hand. Liu Cuirong panicked and scrambled into the carriage.
Little Xi Tian, peeking from the carriage window, smiled sweetly, "Big piggies..."
"Yes, big piggies!" Yun Erman's face lit up with joy at the sight of his sister.
"Let's head back to the village now and make everyone happy!"
"Mhm!~"
Little Xi Tian knew her mother was thrifty and reluctant to spend money.
She decided to take advantage of her nephew's first place in the exam and the opportunity to feast the villagers to treat her family to three wild boars.
In the past, any good things the family had were quickly sold.
This time, she would treat everyone to wild boar meat.
Yun Erman struggled to load the three wild boars into the cart.
Then, he happily set off back to the village...
Some people from the old Yun family had already started arriving.
As usual, the villagers didn't attend the feast empty-handed.
Some brought eggs, some brought millet, some brought cured meat, and so on.
Three tables were set up in the main hall. Since there weren't enough seats, two more tables were set up in the courtyard.
"Wow, these wild boars are so fat! Erman, where did you hunt them?"
"Yeah, during the autumn harvest, many wild boars came to ruin the crops, but we couldn't catch them. We're dying for some!"
"Erman, save me a couple of pork knuckles. We'll pay the same price as domestic pigs, alright?"
"......"
Yun Erman naturally couldn't say that his sister had gifted them the wild boars.
He grinned, "I bought these in the county town. Everyone, eat plenty tonight."
"Oh, buying three wild boars at once must have cost a lot, right?" Du Lao San asked.
Yun Erman stammered, "It... it wasn't much money."
It was free.
No money was spent.
The wild boar meat was firm and could be used in stir-fries, stews, grilled, or fried.
In the kitchen, Zhao Guihua and Jin Huaihua worked together, cooking in two large pots simultaneously.
Wisps of savory aroma wafted out, making the villagers' mouths water.
"Old Yun, congratulations! Your grandson is so promising. If he becomes a scholar in the future, Dashui Village will also benefit!"
The village chief, holding a jar of sorghum wine, walked into the courtyard with a smile.
Old Yun hurried to meet him, "Ah, Village Chief, you flatter me. If you hadn't managed Dashui Village so well, how could my family produce a scholar?"
The village chief put down the jar, "Don't try to butter me up. It's your family's good upbringing!"
"I dare not, it's your good management!" Old Yun said humbly.
Little Xi Tian: "......"
When will you two stop praising each other?
As dusk fell, the old Yun family's feast began.
A large pot of stew was served, containing tofu, pickled vegetables, blood sausage, pork bones, and streaky pork.
Following that, stir-fried pork with celery, stir-fried fungus, stir-fried mushrooms, pork meatballs, braised pork knuckles, shredded pork with ginger, and more were all brought to the table.
With Jin Huaihua and Hu Xi'er helping in the kitchen, Zhao Guihua cooked faster...
Yun Jinhe was the center of attention today.
He was still young and couldn't drink alcohol.
So, he carried a teapot and poured water for the villagers one by one.
"Young Master, perhaps... perhaps let this servant do it!"
Hu Xi'er followed behind Yun Jinhe, timidly saying.
Ever since the young master returned, her face had been flushed and hot.
It was as if this young boy could give her a sense of security, her heart fluttering.
Yun Jinhe had learned from his younger brother that these two maids were taken in by their grandmother.
At first, he felt awkward, but after staying home for a day, he had become familiar with Hu Xi'er.
"No need, it's just pouring tea, it's not tiring!" Yun Jinhe refused.
Hu Xi'er's small face blushed, and she lowered her head, "Young Master is so diligent!~"
Yun Jinhe: "......"
If he couldn't even pour tea, wouldn't he be useless?
"There's food left for you and Sister Huaihua in the kitchen. Go eat quickly, or it will get cold!~"
"Thank you, Young Master!" Hu Xi'er smiled brightly.
As she walked past Yun Jinhe, she suddenly said, "Young Master is so good to this servant!"
After saying that, she ran into the kitchen.
Yun Jinhe: "......"
She could tell he was good just from this?
When he was at home, he was like this with his younger brother and little aunt.
Even so, his father and grandfather still hit him.
He felt that this little girl was not simple.
Although she was only two years older than him, her every word and action was far more mature than his...
At the dining table, the villagers clinked glasses, and the atmosphere was lively and noisy.
This year, the entire region had suffered from a rat plague, and the government had not collected grain taxes. Every household had saved a considerable amount of grain.
Yu Fu, who had extra, even sold it at the county grain store to supplement his household expenses.
The old Yun family's three wild boars were very popular with the villagers.
They ate one themselves, and the remaining two were sold at the price of domestic pigs.
The village chief alone bought two pork ribs and four pig trotters.
Fu Daqiang bought all the pork liver, heart, and kidneys.
The previous earth dragon meat and wolf meat, perhaps due to the cooking method, had not been well-received by the villagers...
The next morning, the Yun family was having breakfast.
Hu Xi'er suddenly ran in, "Outside... someone has come."
Old Yun asked curiously, "Who is it?"
"I... I don't know!"
"Oh, just let him in, won't you!"
Why is this being made so formal, like a noble household, where someone has to announce their arrival?
In the past, as long as the gate was open and Xue Ling didn't chase anyone away, anyone could walk in and look around.
Hu Xi'er retreated dejectedly.
A moment later, Yun Sanman walked in with a smile.
"Father, Mother!"
Old Yun frowned, dropped his chopsticks with a 'slap', and said unhappily, "What are you back for?"
"Old man!" Gu Shi gave him a helpless look.
Yun Sanman's smile froze, and his expression became somewhat dejected...