The horses and mules were arranged in the existing sheds over there.
Where there are pilgrims, it's a good place.
Because many people come, there are complete accommodations and sheds for horses, and only minor repairs are needed later.
The direction of repair is also to make it easier for the horses and mules to get through the winter.
Warmth is the priority.
They will still rely on them for travel next year.
The Wugu Temple is hidden in the mountains. Although the road is wide enough for carriages, it is barely so, and there are many forks, making it easy to get lost.
Some people know about this temple, but many cannot find it even if they want to pay respects.
So, its concealment is quite strong.
With a place to house the horses and mules, the carriage also needs a place to be stored. Fortunately, the carriages are made of good wood and are very sturdy.
They can be placed next to the sheds.
Lined up in rows.
The supplies were not completely unloaded, but remained on the carriages so that they could depart immediately if they were in a hurry to leave.
Also, they were tightly wrapped in oilcloth, making them inconvenient to unload.
They were also accustomed to fetching what they needed, so they left them as they were.
Someone would keep watch at night.
Cheng Hao and Su Miaomiao did not want to squeeze into the temple with everyone else to sleep, so they parked their carriage a bit further from the sheds, slightly closer to the eaves, with the rear door opening directly to the corridor.
They intended to sleep inside the carriage. They did not want to stay in independent small bedrooms and squeeze with a large group of people. They were not used to it.
Moreover, they could make a fire inside the carriage and even boil water. Roasting sweet potatoes would not be a problem. The windows were large, and usually half-open, so safety was absolutely assured. This was much more convenient and comfortable!
Besides!
They both had golden fingers! The convenience store's warehouse had many hot water bottles! Whether it was the old-fashioned ones that needed filling with water, or electric ones, or electric blankets, or small cotton pads with heating functions.
Getting through the winter was not a problem!
And it was also convenient for them to secretly cook small meals in the carriage!
Cheng Hao and Su Miaomiao happily made this decision. Uncle Ji was very worried at first, thinking that no matter how comfortable the carriage was, it wouldn't be as warm as a house.
The old man was afraid that the two children would freeze to death, but after hearing them promise they wouldn't, and that they would replenish firewood in time and wedge half of the window shut, absolutely taking good care of themselves, his heart grudgingly eased a little.
Seeing that he couldn't persuade them, he let the two children do as they pleased. He thought that if it got colder later and they couldn't stand it, they would naturally come into the house to sleep.
Uncle Ji no longer said anything about it and let them do as they pleased.
Thus, the accommodation issues were all resolved.
The others felt it was great to have a place to sleep.
They were not picky at all.
The head of the Cheng family, using his privilege, managed to get a room for himself and his beloved wife and concubines.
It was unrealistic for him to have a room to himself.
He could only have his family live together, including his illegitimate children.
What was amusing was.
The two concubines were overjoyed and kept telling the children to take good care of their father. This warmed the heart of the head of the Cheng family a little. Looking at his children, even the illegitimate ones, being surrounded by them felt quite good. And because he hadn't been close to his children for a long time, he felt a sense of novelty, and he rarely took on the role of an old father.
His heart disease, which had been worsened by fright, improved somewhat, and he seemed more energetic.
The two concubines had previously taught the children to speak sweetly and had not forgotten their studies. Now the children could recite many poems and phrases, which made the head of the Cheng family very happy.
As for the main wife, she could only endure her displeasure, her face was very grim, but she understood that the head of the Cheng family was currently in the mood of novelty. She did not rashly interrupt, so she could endure her discomfort and suffer in silence.
Mother Cheng did not dare to let Jiang Xiyue out of her sight, so she brought her along. The two of them rested on another small bed, which was also convenient for Jiang Xiyue to take care of herself, and her niece would be more at ease.
The old women and maids also guarded by the bedside, sleeping on the floor. They could be called upon when needed, whether for fetching water to wash or for thirst in the middle of the night. Mother Cheng could not do without them and had to keep them.
Those she cared about had to be under her watchful eye to feel at ease.
Although the head of the Cheng family disliked being squeezed together with so many people, there was no other way now, as it was impossible to arrange otherwise. They could only barely fit these people in. It was not practical to have spacious accommodation.
But since they were all family, he felt somewhat more at ease.
He could sleep in his own bed, which was much more spacious. This was indeed quite good.
The two concubines and the children naturally slept on the floor, without beds.
The cold wind howled outside.
Cheng Hao and Su Miaomiao were also busy with what they needed to do.
Inside the temple, everyone was working energetically. Some were repairing the roof, some were carrying wood back, some were starting to make large wooden doors. Madam Xi brought the children back and forth, moving the collected items.
"Indeed, this place is remote, and there are more mountain goods than before! It's really worth stopping here! There are also many chestnuts over there! If we are diligent, we can bring back a lot! They are everywhere! And on the trees! It's really beautiful!" httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Madam Xi laboriously carried a sack of chestnuts back. She also said that she hadn't brought back the prickly husks. These could also be used as firewood. After picking all the chestnuts, if there was time, she would bring these back. Nothing that could be used as firewood would be left behind!
"Who knows how long this winter will be! Your idea is good! We should collect everything without leaving anything behind! I used to worry about not having a place to store it, but now with such long corridors and under the eaves, firewood can be piled up anywhere!"
Su Miaomiao said with a crisp laugh, her tone full of praise. She said that after she finished her current work, she would also go out for a stroll.
She also needed to collect more medicinal herbs. The previous supply was almost depleted. They hadn't been fully processed yet, and because of the wolf attack, only a small number of people had minor injuries, and they were almost used up.
The remaining amount had to be reserved for Li Datou, who was the most seriously injured.
His arm was not lightly injured.
He would also need rehabilitation and would take some time to recover well.
But he himself was carefree and said that being able to save his life was good enough. Even if he could only use one hand, he would train it well!
Su Miaomiao admired this about him and felt it was somewhat similar to her own thoughts!
Madam Xi only returned briefly. The children were still diligently peeling chestnuts over there, and she had to go back to supervise them to feel at ease. Although there were men felling trees nearby, she was still worried.
So, after saying goodbye to Su Miaomiao, she hurried away again.
"Chestnuts! That's great! They taste delicious roasted or boiled!"
Su Miaomiao looked at the large sack of chestnuts with a happy yet helpless feeling. Roasted chestnuts in winter were the most fragrant! And these could also fill the stomach! They were much tastier than wild vegetables! They were truly a good delicacy!