Chapter 102 - 102 My Sister is Someone Naturally Attracted to Good Fortune
102 My Sister is Someone Naturally Attracted to Good Fortune
As Lu Jiao planned tomorrow, the four little ones interrupted her.
The First Born stared at Lady Tian, “Grandma, when will you visit again?”
Over the past few days, the children had established a good relationship with Lady Tian. Hearing that she’ll be going back with their young uncle, the children felt a little sad.
Lady Tian also felt sad now that the children missed her. These four kids were not at all the same as her other grandson, Huzi. Huzi rolled around constantly and made a fuss every time he didn’t get what he wanted.
These four little ones never did that. Though they were younger, they were very reasonable and listened to logic.
After these few days here, Lady Tian had made up her mind to not spoil Huzi too much in the future. If she kept this up, he would grow up to be a troublemaker.
“First Born, are you going to miss me? You can come to hang out next time.”
The First Born looked up to Lu Jiao, who nodded, “Of course. I’ll bring you to grandma’s house next time.”
The four little ones smiled happily. They’ve never visited.
The Third Born asked excitedly, “Mommy, then when will we go to grandma’s?”
Lu Jiao chuckled, “Once your daddy’s legs heal.”
The Third Born suggested, “Then, we can bring daddy.”
Lu Jiao was about to speak when Lady Tian happily agreed, “That would be great. The whole family should go. I’ll kill a chicken and make us dinner when you visit.”
The four little ones nodded aggressively, “Okay!”
Lu Jiao’s eyes darkened. She may only have the chance to visit with the children alone. She’ll never be able to bring Xie Yunjin there.
Once Xie Yunjin’s legs heal, they will separate.
Lu Jiao didn’t tell Lady Tian this.
The next day, when the Sun started to shine, Lu Jiao got out of bed quietly. Lady Tian and the Fourth Born were still asleep. She didn’t want to disturb anyone.
Inside the yard, Lu Gui was already awake. He had gotten water for the family and was now dusting the yard. After he saw Lu Jiao, he came over and asked, “Sister, why aren’t you sleeping for longer?”
Lu Jiao stared at Lu Gui. This cheap brother of hers was rather hard-working and very honest. These days, he never took a break and did all the work around the house.
After these past few days, Lu Jiao didn’t find him as annoying as before.
“Yesterday, mother said she wants to go back this afternoon. I’m going to go hunting in the mountains and pack you some meat to bring back.”
Lu Gui was thrilled, “You’re going hunting?! Can I come with?”
Lu Jiao didn’t decline, “Okay, let’s go.”
The siblings took baskets and climbed up the mountain. On the way there, Lu Gui carefully looked over to Lu Jiao and said softly, “Sister, are you still mad at me?”
Since Lu Jiao didn’t answer, he straight up grabbed her arm and swung it around, “Sister, don’t be mad at me. I was wrong before.”
His sister was very capable these days. He respected her and was proud to have a sister like her. He couldn’t bear the idea that she was angry at him.
Lu Jiao couldn’t take this and pushed him, “Enough, let me go.”
Lu Gui refused, “Sister, forgive me.”
Lu Jiao didn’t want this to continue so she nodded, “I forgive you. But you need to do something for me – you need to be nicer to mother. If I ever find out that you don’t treat her well, I will teach you a lesson.”
Lu Gui straightened up his back and vowed, “Sister, do not worry. I promise you that I won’t make mom angry. I will also tell the first and second brothers not to give mom a hard time.”
Lu Gui silently mumbled, mom sure bore a good daughter.
It appeared that having daughters was better than having sons. In the future, he needed to bear a daughter that was like his sister.
Lu Gui smiled so hugely that his eyes disappeared into his skin. Lu Jiao found this strange.
“Remember what you said today.”
“Yes, yes, I remember.”
The siblings got up the mountain as they chatted. Lu Jiao found the trap she set before and plucked out the sharp bamboo she planted there before. She found a fresh batch of bamboo, sharpened them, and stuck them into the trap. She then laid some gra.s.s on top, took out her last pieces of deer meat, soaked them in spiritual stream water, and tossed it inside.
Lu Gui was in shock, “That’s it? You just wait now?”
He’s always thought that hunting using traps was a complicated matter. He’s seen other villagers set traps, it was way more complicated than what his sister had done. Was she sure she could catch something like this?
Lu Gui was in denial while Lu Jiao calmly said, “This is how I caught all the meat you’ve eaten this week.”
Lu Gui eyed the trap and then eyed his sister. He was now sure of one thing.
Only his sister could set a trap like this. n.o.body else could.
As for why, it was because of who she was as an individual. She was someone naturally attracted to good fortune. She could so easily do something and get something in return.
Lu Jiao ignored him and went to harvest herbs. She decided to start teaching the villagers in a few days and wanted to get some samples she could use to show everyone.
Lu Gui followed closely, “Sister, can you teach me?”
He knew that his sister was going to teach the villagers. He was willing to learn so he could harvest once he was back home.
“Sure.”
Lu Jiao didn’t decline and started to look for herbs with Lu Gui, “Look, this is artemisia capillaris. This is a species of flowering plant in the wormwood genus. They normally curl into clumps. They can be grayish-white or grayish-green. It’s able to reduce internal humidity and soothe the liver and the gallbladder. However, this is considered a ‘cold’ medicine and shouldn’t be used for those with a weak stomach.
This is a dandelion. Dandelion leaves look like saw edges. Its stems are purplish red. Dandelions help with detoxification. It’s a diuretic, a laxative, it’s got anti-jaundice and choleretic properties. It’s also considered to be ‘cold’ in nature so those with a weak stomach need to be careful.
This is…”
Lu Jiao explained as she harvested herbs. Sadly, after some time, Lu Gui felt his head expand into two. He looked over at Lu Jiao, “Sister, I don’t want to learn anymore. My head hurts.”
Lu Jiao laughed and found him having an internal struggle.
“Okay, then don’t bother. Go find me some chopped wood.”
Lu Gui happily went as asked.
Honestly, he thought herbs would be easy to learn but that was not true. It was so hard to remember everything.
Was it even possible that those villagers would be able to learn about those herbs?
Lu Jiao found a bunch of herbs. On the way back, she found Lu Gui with a basket full of wood. The siblings headed to the trap together.
Since Lu Gui was here, Lu Jiao didn’t put the herbs into her s.p.a.ce in case Lu Gui found it suspicious.
Once they arrived at the trap, they heard noises from inside.
Lu Gui excitedly ran over while Lu Jiao followed. They got to the edge of the trap and peered inside.