bookrebus Chapter 42: Ex-husband Marries Again
Chapter 42: Ex-husband Marries Again
After everyone thought deeply about it, they couldn't help but nod in agreement. Jiang Nianwei was right.
And he was very far-sighted. The soil here was dry and barren, and desertification was becoming increasingly serious. The root cause was the lack of water resources.
"What the girl said is absolutely right. Although it is a huge project and takes a long time, it is indeed a wise move in the long run."
It's not that no one had thought of this method originally, but no one was willing to set this precedent, and their level was limited. Since Jiang Nianwei had proposed it, everyone just went with the flow and accepted it with pleasure.
Moreover, Jiang Yan was proficient in water conservancy. He personally measured every inch of the distance from the water source to the land, repeatedly pondered, and finally drew a detailed blueprint.
Jiang Hao saw that everyone agreed with her, which made him look like a clown.
"If you all insist on doing this, I can't stop you. Anyway, I will never dig that damn ditch even if I die."
In the past few days, his shoulders were torn and painful from frequently carrying water, but he still refused to bow to Jiang Nianwei.
Jiang Nianwei was too lazy to pay attention to him. After the ditch was dug, Jiang Hao would naturally regret it.
Since the decision had been made to start digging ditches and canals, everyone stopped hesitating and put down their work and started digging ditches according to Jiang Yan's instructions.
The officers and soldiers were originally confused, but they just took a look at the drawings drawn by Jiang Yan and let them go.
The drawing was complex and tortuous. If it was dug well, it would save a lot of effort, and maybe they could even grow crops. If it failed, it wouldn't be them who put in the effort, and it would be a good opportunity to teach these prisoners a lesson.
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After finishing work during the day, they still had to build a house at night. The older Jing Qiudie and Madam Liu were really exhausted.
Most of the stone brick houses are built in three or five rows. The stone walls are mainly built with flat masonry and staggered stacking methods. The base of the facade wall is wide and solid, and gradually narrows upwards into a ladder shape, which is conducive to maintaining the maximum space inside the house and enhancing its firmness.
"Mom, you are old, and your health is more important. You should take your sister-in-law and Brother Chen back first. I and the others are enough here."
Jing Qiudie gently wiped the sweat from her forehead. She had never suffered any hardship, but her adaptability was very strong. "Since the whole family has to work together, I can't be lazy. Let Aunt Liu go back and prepare the meal first! I will work with you."
Jiang Nianwei suddenly remembered the fishing net she had put in the sea yesterday, "Madam Liu, wait a minute, I'll go see what we caught today."
The two worked together and carefully dragged the heavy fishing net from the sea to the shore.
As the fishing net gradually emerged from the water, a fishy smell hit us in the face.
The two of them worked together to pull the fishing net to the shore. There were not only some scallops, clams, crabs and shrimps in the net, but there was even a big lobster jumping around. In addition, there were two fat sea cucumbers. Their meals for the day were finally settled.
A hint of surprise flashed across Madam Liu's eyes. She couldn't help but ask in confusion, "Although I am not very knowledgeable, I can still identify some of the common things, but what is the origin of this black thing?"
Jiang Nianwei chuckled and explained, "This is the sea cucumber. Mammy usually sees it in a dried form, so she naturally doesn't know its original appearance. This fresh sea cucumber is used to cook porridge, and the taste is really delicious!"
After hearing this, Aunt Liu suddenly realized what was going on and nodded in understanding, "Oh, it turned out to be sea cucumber! Yesterday, the young lady taught me how to cook seafood. I will prepare it right away and make sure it is delicious!"
The tool used to transport the stones was the simple trailer made by my eldest brother yesterday, and the banana leaves were almost worn out.
Jiang Nianwei discussed with Jiang Lanxu that it would be better to use the wood she stored in the space to make a cart directly until late at night, which could be used for other purposes in the future.
Zhuang Qiuhe folded her arms and watched coldly as the Jiang family members were busy moving stones.
She couldn't help but feel a little disdainful: "What's the point of moving these stones around? It's just a waste of time!"
Although the house they were assigned was a little shabby, it could at least provide shelter from the wind and rain.
However, what worries Zhuang Qiuhe the most now is the food problem.
Thinking back to her son's miserable appearance yesterday, Zhuang Qiuhe felt even more angry.
Qin Ziqian followed Jiang Nianwei's example and went to the beach to pick up shells, but he was almost washed away by the surging sea water, and the wound on his leg became even more serious.
Fortunately, Jiang Mian, the sucker, came to visit Qin Ziqian from time to time and took care of his daily life.
Otherwise, Zhuang Qiuhe really didn’t know how to deal with this situation.
She thought to herself that instead of leaving Jiang Mian hanging in suspense, it would be better to go with the flow and let her become a complete part of this family.
After all, her own health was deteriorating.
Thinking of this, she said with a smile: "Jiang Mian, you have been with me all this time. Now that we have settled down here, why don't we take this opportunity to arrange your marriage?"
Jiang Mian had been waiting for this opportunity, but on the surface he had to pretend to be reserved, "But, I... I still have a lot of concerns. After all, this is a big marriage..."
"Don't hesitate. Although the conditions are not good now, Ziqian will definitely be able to regain his title in the future, and you will naturally benefit from it. Moreover, we originally agreed that I will arrange a wedding for you when I come here. It is better to do it today than to choose a day. I calculated that today is also a good day."
Jiang Mian looked at the dilapidated environment around him and sighed in his heart. The result was already like this, and it couldn't possibly get any worse than this.
Besides, she was counting on Qin Ziqian to be successful in the future. Thinking that the suffering would only be temporary, she gritted her teeth and agreed, "Okay."
Zhuang Qiuhe began to push further, "In this case, we don't need to stick to those complicated etiquettes, why don't we just worship the heaven and earth directly! In the evening, we can ask your brother to come with us!"
Jiang Mian hesitated: "Isn't it too hasty to get married today?"
"It's better to do it today than to wait for a day!"
Although they said they were having a meal, they were just imitating the Jiang family and picking up some fruits to fill their stomachs. On the island, there were always enough coconuts.
Moreover, Zhuang Qiuhe also discovered that there was a kind of white flesh inside this kind of coconut, and eating more of it could satisfy hunger. As for the fish in the sea, she did not have the ability to catch them.
Qin Ziqian almost drowned yesterday, which already frightened her to death.
However, at this moment, Qin Ziqian frowned and looked displeased.
It was not until Zhuang Qiuhe gave him a gentle push that he reluctantly married Jiang Mian.
Looking back to a few months ago, he was still in the Marquis' Mansion, enthusiastically preparing for the grand wedding. He was full of energy and vigor at that time. Who could have expected that in such a short period of time, he would fall to this point and marry a wife in this shabby place.
Besides, he has a hidden illness and cannot tell others about it. If they really get married, they will have to do the things that husband and wife do.
After the three greetings were completed, the two had become husband and wife. Jiang Mian saw him write down the marriage contract in two copies with his own eyes, and only then did he feel relieved.
She lowered her head shyly, and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito: "My husband, now I am yours."
Qin Ziqian looked at her, his face did not show the joy that everyone expected, but was instead shrouded in a hint of sadness.
Instead, Zhuang Qiuhe held their hands and said, "From now on, you will live here, and that room will be left for you and Ziqian! You must serve Ziqian well in the future, and strive to have a child for our Qin family as soon as possible!"
Jiang Mian couldn't help but blush. She hadn't considered having a child yet.
Although she said it nicely, Qiu He sneered in her heart. From now on, she could enslave Jiang Mian with justification.
The two of them simply bowed three times in this simple house.
It was her wedding night and she was experiencing such a thing for the first time. Coupled with Qin Ziqian's handsome appearance, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous and scared.
She bit her lower lip lightly, mustered up her courage, and whispered, "Husband, tonight..."
However, Qin Ziqian did not seem to hear her whisper. He just turned over gently, with his back to her, and said in a slightly tired voice: "I am tired today. Let's talk about it tomorrow if there is anything."
He then fell into a deep sleep and never paid any attention to her again.
She stared at his back in a daze, feeling mixed emotions. She could only sigh. There was still a long time to come, so there was no need to rush.
Qin Ziqian opened his eyes at this moment, his chest heaving slightly, and he was extremely worried.
This shouldn't be like this. The time I spent with Meng Wanran in the past, the intimate contact was so natural and smooth.
However, to this day, he has not experienced such joy for a long time, and he is still helpless and feels powerless.
He tried various methods, hoping to regain the lost feeling, but nothing worked.
What was even more strange was that he found that he had not grown a beard for some time, just like... the eunuch in the palace.
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Jiang Nianwei and the others finished their work and returned to the cave. Nanny Liu had already taken care of everything.
Jiang Nianwei couldn't help but feel emotional. In modern times, when eating seafood, one still has to worry about nuclear pollution. But now that she is back here, not only does she not have to worry about pollution, she can also enjoy seafood freedom.
If I wanted to drink a beverage, I would ask my eldest brother to pick a few green coconuts from the tree. Occasionally, I would come across a mango tree and pick some mangoes to taste.
Coconut shells can also be used as natural containers, which are more durable than porcelain bowls and will not break.
She had eaten too much today, so she planned to take a walk after dinner to help digest the food, walk around the neighborhood, and look for some useful plants.
Seeing Jiang Nianwei going out alone, Abei felt worried and decided to follow her.
Jiang Nianwei felt footsteps behind her, turned around and saw it was Abei. She thought there was no secret operation today, so she let him follow.
After climbing to the top of the hill, she saw a huge durian tree with her sharp eyes.
This is a good thing. She usually likes to eat this stinky and fragrant fruit. She didn’t expect that it would grow naturally here and no one has picked it yet.
Jiang Nianwei waved to Ah Bei behind her, and he hurriedly ran over, "Miss, what can I do for you?"
"Look at the fruit on this tree. I can't reach it. Could you please help me pick it?"
"Okay." Abei agreed immediately and climbed up the tree nimbly. He then saw several fruits that were covered with thorns and looked very strange.
Ah Bei stuttered and asked, "Miss, how can this thing be like a weapon? I seem to... seem to smell a strange smell."
"It's this strange smell that makes it so delicious!"
Jiang Nianwei raised her head, and the silvery moonlight poured onto her jade-like face, making her whole person look softer. It was the first time that Ah Bei saw her smile so gently, and he was stunned and almost fell from the tree. Fortunately, he grabbed the branch in time.
He picked three durians, and Jiang Nianwei stared at them eagerly until they both returned home with three durians each.
Abei was so horrified by the strange smell that he dared not breathe deeply. When the two of them arrived at the cave entrance carrying the durian, Jiang Nianwei was already impatient to open the durian.
Taozhi watched from the side and couldn't help but cover her nose and frowned, "Miss, where did you come from to get such a bad smell? This smell is really unbearable."
Jiang Nianwei did not show the slightest bit of concern. Instead, she smiled and said to Taozhi, "You may not understand, but this is the charm of durian. Although its smell is a bit strange at first, once you taste it, it has a unique flavor and is unforgettable. Wait a moment, take a bite and you will know what I said is true."
After hearing this, Taozhi waved her hands repeatedly, looking timid: "I really don't dare to try this kind of weird thing..."
After hearing this, Jiang Nianwei did not force it. After all, everyone has different tastes and preferences. She herself has a special liking for durian.
She gently broke open the shell of the durian, and in an instant, the unique smell spread even more strongly, attracting the people around her to move away, as if this was some kind of biological weapon, and everyone covered their noses.
Jing Qiudie was still trying to stop her daughter, "Nianwei, you'd better not eat it, it's too smelly..."
Jiang Nianwei had already put a piece of durian into her mouth. It had a dense and sweet taste, leaving a long aftertaste.
It was not easy to find this durian tree. Jiang Nianwei was determined to plant a few more of such delicious fruits so that she could enjoy these delicious fruits as much as she wanted in the future and achieve durian freedom!
Sister-in-law Qiu Meixue was curious about the durian flesh. She asked Jiang Nianwei, "Nianwei, can you give me a piece to try?"
Jiang Nianwei nodded happily, "Of course, I can't eat so much."
Qiu Meixue took the durian pulp handed to her by Jiang Nianwei. She didn't think it tasted very bad. Instead, she felt that it exuded an attractive aroma.
She imitated Jiang Nianwei, took a bite, and immediately showed a surprised smile, "It's not bad, it's really fragrant and tastes good."
Jiang Nianwei looked at the shell of the durian and couldn't help thinking that the shell could really be used as a biological weapon.
After a few days, the stone house they built with coral stones began to take shape.
The Jiang family has a large population, so the house must be built bigger, which requires more effort.
Jiang Nianwei found that there was an open space next to the house, but it was overgrown with weeds. If she cleaned it up, she could plant some vegetables and fruits using the vegetable seeds grown in the space.
On that piece of open space, I can just build a nest and raise a few chickens and ducks. If conditions permit, I can also raise a few piglets. I can't help but feel that the tasks ahead will be arduous.
If you climb up the hillside during the day, you can see a small fishing village not far away. Although it is not prosperous, it exudes a simple and peaceful atmosphere. You should be able to buy some things you need there.
Jiang Nianwei's heart moved, and she wanted to ask the officers and soldiers in charge.
I saw several officers and soldiers roughly pulling a woman. Her face was pale and her expression was numb, as if she was used to such treatment.
One of the soldiers mocked, "Why are you pretending to be a chaste woman? Since your husband died, what's the difference between you and the military prostitutes here?"
The woman did not respond, but just cried silently. Another soldier came forward and said with a grin, "All the women exiled here have suffered the same fate. Do you think you can be an exception? If you want to eat and live, you might as well obey us."