Zhang Guifen helped carry the things halfway before watching the two of them leave.
In the past, Daquan had always accompanied Xiulan when she visited her parents, but this time only the mother and daughter were going back. Zhang Guifen felt a pang of sorrow in her heart, and tears fell in the cold wind. However, she did not want her family to worry, so she composed herself before reaching the edge of the village.
It was the first time Li Xiulan was taking her child to her parents' home alone. Along the way, there were stretches with no houses at all, and she felt a bit frightened. These places were quite remote, and she was carrying a lot of things in her hands. If any unscrupulous person came to snatch her things, she would definitely have to protect her child and run first.
There was also a kitchen knife in the basket, used for self-defense. Seeing her mother carrying so many things, Jiayu said considerately, "Mom, I can help too. I'll carry something for you."
"Jiayu is such a good girl, but I can manage. Just walk slowly by yourself, and be careful not to fall." Jiayu had just turned six after the New Year and was still a little child, so how could Li Xiulan let her carry anything?
In modern times, a child this young taking such a long walk would be carried on her parents' backs.
Chapter 35