amaotonovel Chapter 258
Chapter 258
Chapter 224: Winter is Hard
"For some poor families, winter is the most difficult time. The weather is too cold, they have no supplies to keep warm, and they can't go out to work, so they can only stay at home."
"But they still have to eat every day. This is extremely annoying weather for them. For us servants, summer is also very difficult to endure, especially some unfavored servants. They have no extra income, and some will die in the winter."
Jixiang and Ruyi also recalled the scene when they first entered the palace.
At that time they were still the scariest of the lowest class.
In the changing room, they had to soak their hands in freezing cold water even in winter.
A whole day's worth of clothes to wash.
If it is summer, it will be fine and you won’t feel cold.
But it takes courage to put your hands in cold water in winter.
But that's what their guys are.
They have no choice.
If you don't do it, you will be beaten.
The cooking was so slow that I didn’t even have time to eat.
So they also hate winter very much.
Before their attack, things at home weren't going very well either.
My family is so poor that we can’t even get enough food to eat, so where can we get warm clothes?
The family said they would huddle together on the kang for warmth.
But even if they hugged each other, the cold wind blowing in through the cracks in the doors and windows seemed to blow into their bones.
Plus, I couldn't sleep because of hunger.
It seems that every night is so difficult.
Jixiang and Ruyi thought it was normal that they didn't like winter since they were born in poor families.
But why doesn’t the young master like winter?
They had heard that some young men from wealthy families loved to go out and see the scenery in winter.
I heard that the scenery in winter is different from that in spring, summer and autumn, and has its own unique flavor.
Although they cannot understand, the young master is still a noble young master.
But their prince seems different from other princes.
Fusu was silent for a moment after hearing Jixiang's words.
He then said, "Life is always hard for poor families. They can only see hope in spring, summer, and autumn. But in winter, they can only curl up in the corner of their homes and can't even go out."
"They are indeed in dire straits. The imperial court is powerless. The treasury does not have enough money or supplies to feed and clothe everyone."
"I am also working towards this goal, striving to see such a prosperous scene in our lifetime, so that no one should suffer from hunger and cold."
Thinking of this, Fusu's ambition was rekindled.
He wants everyone here to have enough food to eat and clothes to wear.
I can go out even in winter instead of staying at home.
Those who are lucky enough can live until spring.
Those who are unlucky may die quietly in a certain industry.
Although it is not that cold in the mainland.
But due to the lack of heating supplies, most people had a very difficult life.
Especially the elderly, they may die in winter.
It's not just because they are old, but also because the only remaining warm supplies in the house will be given priority to children.
Children are the continuation of the family.
But if every family member has enough supplies, they will not face such a choice.
Fusu calculated that the average life expectancy here is less than 50.
In fact, Fusu knew in his heart that this average age was already very good in ancient times.
At least it proves that we are living in a peaceful and prosperous era.
This is why so many elderly people can live to such an old age.
In times of war, ordinary people's lifespan is very short.