Song Sanniang's Journey to Wealth

Chapter 243 Mountain Climbing

The next day, Song Sanniang and the others got up early in the morning. Everyone put on clothes that were convenient for movement. Song Sanniang and the others all wore men's clothes. In the past, they sometimes wore men's clothes for convenience when walking outside.

Except for Song Xiaodi who was too young to go, and Song Ersao stayed at home to take care of him, everyone else went.

After breakfast, everyone filled their gourds with water, took the glutinous rice balls and boiled eggs prepared by Aunt Gan, and set off.

Everyone walked through the cave, passed by where Uncle Huang and his family lived, passed by the place where they picked persimmons yesterday, and then walked into the mountains.

We talked and laughed along the way, and no one felt tired. We gradually went deeper into the mountains.

Everyone on the road carried trekking poles, and when they came across areas with dense grass, they would use their trekking poles to knock on them to scare away snakes, insects, rats, and ants that might be hiding there.

There are no ferocious beasts in the mountains, so people are not afraid because the government has concentrated its forces to eliminate the ferocious beasts in the mountains in the past.

Song Laoer took the machete and cleared the way, a bit like a guide.

The road we walked on was relatively flat at the beginning, and then gradually we started to go uphill. The slope was not too steep, so we walked relatively easily.

Because we were deep in the mountains, the sun could only shine through the leaves, so we didn't feel hot.

Gradually, the road up the mountain became steeper and steeper, and everyone began to have difficulty walking. Fine beads of sweat began to appear on their foreheads, and their inner clothes were a little wet with sweat.

But we also discovered many good things hidden in the mountains along the way, such as the mountain myrtle, which is also called myrtle in some places.

This is a small dark purple fruit the size of a little finger, with a few petals on the top. The surface of the fruit feels a bit furry, but it tastes sweet and sticky. However, your tongue will turn purple after eating it, and eating too much will cause constipation.

We were all tired so we stopped to pick some wild amarans to eat. There were also some barberry trees next to the wild amaranth trees. The barberry trees were bright red and looked very pretty. They tasted sweet and sour. We all enjoyed the feast.

There are also snakeberries on the ground here, as well as various herbs, Centella asiatica, Plantain, Prunella vulgaris, etc.

Occasionally, you can see one or two orchids growing in inconspicuous places, but no one is interested in flowers and plants, so they ignore them.

It was Master Hu who noticed it, and she even told everyone what kind of orchid it was.

After everyone had rested enough, they continued on their way. On the way, no one was talking or laughing anymore. Everyone started to grimace or gasp for breath.

After climbing another slope, everyone sat down to rest again. This time, no one was in the mood to pick fruits. One by one, they began to drink water, and then sat under the tree with lifeless eyes.

After everyone had rested enough, we set off again. Along the way, we encountered streams, waterfalls, and ancient pines of various shapes.

These ancient pines are spacious, majestic and resolute, and their vigorous branches are so full of vitality.

They strive to extend outwards and grow freely in the surrounding space. These vital forces are colorful and lush.

As we climbed higher, we were no longer covered by the tall trees. We could see the lush scenery below our feet, and the mountains all around us, some of which looked like fairyland, shrouded in clouds and mist.

When everyone finally saw the top of the mountain, they began to feel cold. The wind on the top of the mountain was howling towards them.

Everyone could even see the mist clearly hitting their faces, heads, and bodies, wetting their clothes.

When we finally reached the top of the mountain, we were surprised to find that it was a plain with some sparse trees, but it was mostly grass, green and lush.

Everybody was so tired that they didn't care about anything and just lay down on the grass to rest. As they lay there, they could see clouds and mist floating around them. Some of it turned into rain and mist that floated in all directions, and when the sun came out, it was slightly dispersed by the sunlight.

After everyone had rested enough, they took out their gourds and began to drink water, and then took out food to eat.

The glutinous rice balls made by Aunt Gan are still delicious even if they are stored for a long time. The glutinous rice is steamed, not too watery or sticky, and each grain is distinct. It is filled with diced mushrooms, chicken, Chinese sausage, and diced radish.

The diced mushrooms and chicken have a rich sauce flavor, which is for seasoning. The sausage has a unique taste, which makes the rice balls more layered, and the diced radish is for removing the greasiness.

After everyone ate a glutinous rice ball, their hunger finally dissipated. Those who were not full ate the egg as well.

You know, climbing up here took a lot of energy. We had already digested our breakfast. After we were full, we finally felt like walking around the top of the mountain.

Looking down from the top of the mountain, I can only use a poem to summarize what you see.

"How is Mount Tai? The green mountains of Qi and Lu are endless.

Chong Shenxiu, yin and yang cut faintly.

Stratus clouds are born with a chest swing, and the canthus enters the home bird.

You will be at the top of Ling Jue Ding, and you will see the mountains and small mountains."

This mountain climbing trip was actually a physical test for everyone, but it also healed everyone's hearts.

Song Sanniang and her friends were fine, after all, they had visited various scenic spots. For Qin Haoxi, his feelings were the deepest. After all, he was a scholar, and climbing mountains was like his path to study.

It feels easy at first, but gradually it becomes difficult, and if you are not careful you will be surpassed by your peers.

When the journey becomes increasingly difficult and tiring, some people will give up, while others will grit their teeth and continue to persevere.

As you climb higher, you will find fewer people walking with you. But there will always be people climbing faster than you. You can only keep catching up. When you reach the top, you will find that everything is worth it.

But when you go down the mountain, you will find that everything seems to have returned to the starting point. You seem to have gained something, but it also seems that you have gained nothing. In fact, that is because there is another mountain waiting for you to climb.

Only by climbing one steep mountain after another can you finally reach the highest peak and receive your share of the rewards.

Song Sanniang and her friends spent a very happy and colorful short vacation in Wuyou Village.

Because it was time for the autumn harvest, Song Sanniang didn't want everyone in the farm to have to divide their energy to serve them, so they returned to Xiantao Mansion before the autumn harvest.