The problem of drinking water has been solved for the time being. Although everyone can only get one bowl of water per day, they can still live with it sparingly. But what should we do with the crops in the fields?

The village chief looked at his fields sadly, feeling extremely anxious. There was insufficient rainfall the year before, and the yield in the fields began to decline. Fortunately, the Xiangzhang River was still there, so everyone just had to work harder.

There wasn't a drop of rain last year, and there was even less snow in winter, but the drought was somewhat alleviated. Although the output was significantly reduced, there was still a harvest.

Although there was a snowfall this winter, it seemed to have no effect on the drought. The fields were cracked, indicating a severe water shortage. However, the Xiangzhang River also bottomed out, and the silt turned into dry soil.

Seeing that spring plowing is impossible this year, the wild vegetables brought back by the children every day are getting less and less. In the near future, when the family's food reserves are used up, everyone will be hungry.

"Dad, dad, my sister-in-law has started, and my eldest brother has already gone to ask for Po Wen." Xianghan, the second son of the village chief, ran over and said breathlessly.

The village chief's heart skipped a beat and he quickly asked: "Does the house have enough water?"

This is what Xianghan was talking about. There is only one pot of water saved at home. If it is used by the sister-in-law, cooking and drinking water will become a luxury, but having a baby is more important than cooking.

"You go to your house to get a water bag, and I'll go to Uncle Hanlin's house to ask for water." After the village chief said that, he ran towards Mr. Xiang's house.

The trees and grass roots outside Fubao's window had already conveyed the news that Shui Miao had started. Fubao stood up. Aunt Shui Miao was very kind to her, but even though she had a big belly, she still made clothes for herself.

She came to her parents' room, handed the small ginseng in her hand to Fugui's sister-in-law, and told her that Shuimiao was going to have a baby. Fugui's sister-in-law believed her daughter's words and hurriedly took the ginseng out of the house.

"Mom, Shui Miao is about to give birth. It's from Fu Bao. I'll go over and take a look first." Sister-in-law Fugui said to Grandma Xiang.

Grandma Xiang quickly called Sister Fugui and took a marinated pheasant from the beam, as well as two water bags. Water was needed to make pheasant soup.

Fugui's wife nodded repeatedly, but before she could put away the water bag, there was a knock on the door. Shen Miaoqin went to open the door and was surprised to see the village chief.

"Ji Xiang's family, is your father-in-law at home?" the village chief asked.

Sensing the village chief's urgency, Shen Miaoqin nodded quickly and turned sideways to let the village chief in. Mr. Xiang heard the village chief's voice and walked over quickly.

"Uncle Hanlin, the water seedlings are activated, but there is no water at home. Please give me some water. It's hard to give birth without water," the village chief said.

"Fugui, Fugui, take the village chief to the kitchen quickly and ask him to take the water home." Mr. Xiang said.

The village chief was extremely grateful. He didn't know what to say, but Mr. Xiang had spoken. Shuimiao was his niece, so how could an uncle refuse to save her.

Fugui directly pulled out the oxcart, and together with the village chief and Xiangchu, he carried a water tank from the kitchen into the oxcart and walked to the village chief's house with the oxcart. Fugui's wife also followed.

Wen Po was extremely anxious. There was only a pot of water, which was not enough for a mother in labor. But she also knew that water is more expensive than oil nowadays, and even a drop of it was hard to come by.

The village chief's wife was overjoyed when she heard the familiar sound of the oxcart. She knew that her man had asked for water. Sure enough, the oxcart entered the yard, and Fugui, the village chief, and Xiangyang Xianghan worked together to lift the water tank down.

A large tank of water not only solves the problem of water needed for production, but also solves the problem of water needed for confinement in the future.

The wealthy wife also handed the pheasant and small ginseng to the village chief's wife, and asked her to go in and replenish the water seedlings. Giving birth to a child was one foot on the doorstep of death, so she had to take good care of her.

The village chief's wife shed tears. She had indeed married the right daughter-in-law. At this time, the Xiang family could still bring out ginseng and pheasant. It was definitely for Shui Miao's sake.

Xiangyang and Shuimiao have been married for more than three years. They gave birth to a daughter for the first time, and now they are about to give birth again. The village chief's wife hopes to give birth to a fat grandson this time.

Not long after, the cry of a baby was heard in the delivery room. Po Wen ran out, holding a baby in her arms, and happily congratulated: "Congratulations, Shuimiao has given birth to a big fat boy."

The fact that a fat boy could be born at this time showed that the village chief's family had definitely not treated Shuimiao badly. Po Wen couldn't help but feel envious. Sure enough, it would be best for her to get married to Ju Ren's family.

The village chief's wife was so happy as she held her eldest grandson. Of course she would not treat Shui Miao badly. Even if she had to suffer the consequences of her own girl, she would not suffer the consequences of her pregnant daughter-in-law.

And since Shui Miao was pregnant with her second child, Fugui's sister-in-law often gave things to Shui Miao. This was of course related to Shui Miao's kindness to Fu Bao. Who told Shui Miao to cherish Fu Bao like a ball in her eyes?

"Sister-in-law, I'm bothering you again this time. When the water seedlings are full moon, I will send eggs." said the village chief's wife.

Fugui's wife shook her head and said, "It's better not to give them away. You can't even find wild eggs in the mountains now. Where can you get eggs? They are sold in the county, but I don't know how many times the price has increased."

The village chief's wife couldn't help but feel sad. When her eldest granddaughter was born, she could send eggs all over the village, but now that she has a grandson, she can't afford to send eggs. She is really ashamed of her eldest grandson.

"I have eggs at home."

A voice came over, and the two of them turned around and saw that it was Shui Miao's mother who had arrived. She was holding a basket of eggs. She had been saving eggs since Shui Miao became pregnant.

"The bottom ones are salted eggs. I was worried that the eggs would go bad, so I salted them. The top ones are fresh eggs. You can give them to others, otherwise I won't be able to do anything if they are not enough." Hanhe's wife said.

"You are quite capable, you can even save eggs."

Fugui's sister-in-law smiled and said that whether there were domestic eggs or wild eggs in abundance at home, they were all treasured in her magic weapon. If the old man didn't say anything, she wouldn't say anything.

"Fortunately, my daughter-in-law gave birth early, otherwise the eggs would not be as good as seedlings." Hanhe's wife said with a smile. Her grandson is almost four years old.

"You are a smart person. It is really difficult to give birth to a child in this weather. I wonder if Shuimiao has milk. If there is no milk, I have to go to the county to get some fine grains. I have to make rice soup for the child." The village chief said.

said the daughter-in-law.

"I still have about ten kilograms of rice at home, all of which are reserved for Fu Bao. I will ask Xiang Jiao to send half of it over later." Sister-in-law Fu Gui said.

"No, you can't touch Fubao's things." The village chief's wife and Hanhe's wife said in unison. The whole village knew that the Xiang family regarded Fubao as a sore eye, so how could they eat Fubao's fine grains?

"It's okay. Fugui is going to the county town to buy things tomorrow. Let him buy some and come back." Fugui's wife said.

"Then I still have some money at home, why not ask Fugui to bring some back for me." The village chief's wife quickly took out a piece of silver from her sleeve pocket, which could not exceed two yuan at most.
Chapter completed!