Jiang's awkward mood lasted less than a day before she finally calmed down. During this time, Xia Youtian had been trying every possible way to comfort her, making her feel particularly sweet.

Since marrying Xia Youtian, Jiang had always regarded Xia Youtian as her god. She had rarely acted so petty and indulged her temper.

Occasionally, Xia Youtian would make a scene like this, but she was never disappointed. Instead, it made the couple even more sweet and loving.

Feeling better, the couple began to discuss how to give gifts when Xia Dalang gets married again in the future.

The headmaster's family was also well aware that Xia Dalang had to observe mourning for Xia Youcai and Liu.

Therefore, when they came to propose marriage, it was already agreed that the two families should settle the marriage first to avoid any further complications.

But the actual wedding date could be postponed until after Xia Dalang was out of mourning. This way, the headmaster's family could keep their beloved youngest daughter at her parents' home for a few more years.

Lihua's marriage will be arranged in a few years because she is not too old.

But these two happy events finally made everyone in the Xia family feel much happier.

The first snow of this winter came a little earlier than in previous years.

Locals in Jixiang County say that this year seems to be particularly cold.

The Xia family started heating the kang early.

Jixiang County was warmer than Beiguan Town, but also more humid. This damp, cold air felt chilled to the bone.

The Xia family couldn't stand the damp and cold weather, so they lit the kang almost half a month earlier than the locals.

Looking at the snowflakes falling outside the window, listening to the biting wind, and sitting on the kang eating hot pot, Daohua felt extremely fortunate that among so many industries, she had chosen to make bricks and cement.

Including red bricks and cement, the county government has purchased goods worth nearly three thousand taels of silver from her on credit. As the end of the year is approaching, it is almost time to settle the bill.

Xia Daohua originally had no intention of getting this income back.

She initially took care of these two things, although she wanted to make money, but more importantly, she wanted to help County Magistrate Yang.

To accommodate refugees and build sturdy and warm houses, red bricks and cement are much better than mud and thatched houses in terms of speed and quality.

On a snowy day like today, the refugees all moved into cement and red brick houses, including those rescued by Puji Rescue. Everyone has a warm house to live in...

Just thinking about it makes people feel happy.

Moreover, perhaps because he had Eunuch Wei and Madam Wang involved, County Magistrate Yang did not let Xia Daohua suffer any loss.

After careful calculation, Xia Daohua will be able to get about 1,400 taels of the 3,000 taels of silver.

Even if the cost of building brick kilns and cement kilns is deducted, and the wages and benefits paid to employees are deducted, the profit that Xia Daohua can still make will not be less than one thousand taels.

With the county government taking the lead, there will be no worries about orders from brick kilns and cement kilns for at least the next five years.

Of course, after Eunuch Wei and Wang withdraw, these two industries will definitely attract many covetous people.

However, judging from the current situation, unless something unexpected happens, Eunuch Wei and Wang will not evacuate within a few years.

Unless the imperial court and the royal family suffered a terrible defeat on the battlefield.

However, if it comes to that, the entire Great Chu may no longer exist. How can I possibly preserve my small property?

Xia Daohua opened another bag of sesame paste, poured it into her small plate, and dipped two pieces of braised mutton slices in it.

Mmm, still so delicious!

If the Great Chu really collapses, I don’t know where to hide.

When the time comes, I'll find a deep forest and hide there for a few years!

It would be best if I could bring the Xia family along. I hope they can be more sensible, stay in hiding, and not commit suicide.

Wait until the fighting outside is over before coming out.

This will maximize the safety of the Xia family.

Xia Daohua thought casually while eating another bag of mutton slices.

This is the third bag she has eaten.

Every time her space is upgraded, her appetite always increases as well.

Of course, if she didn't eat, it wouldn't matter, but if she did, she could eat three or five times the average person's meal and still not feel full.

It seemed that a certain energy balance had been reached between her body and the space supermarket.

No matter how much high-calorie food she eats, she won't gain weight. But at the same time, even if she drinks only water all day, she won't lose weight.

Fortunately, Xia Daohua's height continued to grow, and her hair and nails were normal. Otherwise, she would have been really worried about her health.

After eating and drinking her fill, Xia Daohua put all the tableware into the space supermarket and threw them into the trash can in the storage area - it felt so wonderful not to have to wash dishes!

Xia Daohua squinted her eyes comfortably, drinking hot black tea while looking at the snow scene outside the window, and her heart once again felt very satisfied.

The beneficiaries of red bricks and cement are not only County Magistrate Yang and the refugees.

In the small village of Xia Daohua, the newly built red brick house was built in the style of the old-style collective dormitories in modern times.

A solid foundation was built by mixing pebbles, dry bamboo tubes and cement together.

The part above ground is red brick houses with brick and wood structures, one next to the other, all with kangs and chimneys.

The budget for "Puji Rescue" actually includes coal and fire expenses for the winter.

But Lihua, Wei Shiqi, Nanny Lin and others still issued the points task for coal and firewood in winter.

Make full use of labor.

However, it was snowing at this time, and for safety reasons, these people could not be allowed to go into the mountains to chop firewood.

Lihua, Wei Shiqi, Nanny Lin, and Xia Daohua discussed it together and decided to distribute some firewood and charcoal to each household.

They purchase in bulk, so the price is naturally much cheaper.

In order to prevent these homeless people from being too frugal and getting cold again, they do not have to pay points for materials that meet basic heating requirements.

However, if the usage exceeds the basic amount, you will need to use points to offset it.

Seeing that Lihua, Wei Shiqi, Nanny Lin and others were managing things in an orderly and methodical manner, Xia Daohua simply let go of her hands completely.

She would only ask about anything that required her to provide supplies or money, and she would just let go of everything else, being very nonchalant.

Lihua, on the other hand, was so absorbed in this matter that she even gave up her favorite embroidery.

While heavy snow was flying all over the sky in Jixiang County, Shuangfengling also welcomed the first snow of the year.

Shuangfengling is a famous bandit den due to its dangerous geographical location.

It was snowing heavily today and the wind on the mountain was extremely cold and hard. The bandits did not go out, but stayed in the base camp, roasting fire, eating meat, drinking and having fun.