Many people have seen kapok trees in the Du Mansion, but they were only regarded as ornamental plants.
Mu Wanqing was suddenly conferred the title of county princess by presenting cotton as a gift, which made everyone extremely curious and they all started to inquire about the news about cotton.
However, Mu Wanqing rarely attends social occasions, and other members of the Mu family are not aware of this.
Mu Wanqing smiled slightly, "Where is the cotton at this time of year? September and October are the flowering seasons."
The noble lady cautiously tried to test him, "Then sell me some cotton seeds. My family likes kapok very much."
As soon as she started talking, others followed suit, “I want to buy some too.”
Everyone has land, fields and money, and wants to follow the trend. The emperor says it is a good thing, so it must be profitable.
"My farm has tens of thousands of acres of land that is not enough for planting." Just when everyone was disappointed, Mu Wanqing changed the subject and said, "However, you can ask the merchants from the Western Regions to see if they have any seeds?"
"Can we plant it too?" Everyone went around in circles just to ask this question.
Mu Wanqing hopes that everyone can plant cotton, the more the better. "Of course, kapok is not something I invented. Plant as much as you want."
She only needs to master the technology and sales channels, and everyone can make money together. The market is so big that she can't take it all by herself.
Everyone was very happy. It seemed that Princess Qingping was not a domineering person. "So, what can Kapok do?"
"Warm clothes, quilts, shoes and hats." Mu Wanqing smiled like a flower, "If you don't know how to do it, you can sell me the kapok flowers."
"You accept it?" Someone was surprised.
Mu Wanqing's pair of dark eyes were bright and clear, and her face was full of sincerity. "Yes, the price is fair, and we won't let you suffer any loss. We will take as much as we can."
Everyone looked at each other with excitement in their eyes, believing that the trip was worthwhile.
I'll go back and collect seeds so I can have the first pot of broth.
Everyone became more enthusiastic and surrounded Mu Wanqing to ask her how to grow kapok trees.
Mu Wanqing did not hold back and told everything she knew, including the details of when to sow, when to raise seedlings, when to pick the fruits, the living habits of kapok trees, how to plant them scientifically, etc.
She described it in such detail that everyone took out pens and paper to take notes. For a moment, it felt like a school class.
Mrs. Du watched this scene in silence, feeling somewhat complicated. When the kapok was in her hands, it was only for viewing, but in Mu Wanqing's hands, it shone brightly.
Miss Du glanced at her and said in a low voice, "Mother, our Du family does not need this credit. The credit is greater than the master's."
General Du is already the highest-ranking military commander, guarding Xiliang. It is extremely glorious, and that is enough.
Mrs. Du's heart trembled, and the little thoughts that had just come to her mind were instantly shattered.
Yes, when the merits are too great and there is no more title or reward to be given, that is when disaster strikes.
Mu Wanqing glanced at her calmly. It was said that Mrs. Du was in poor health and needed to rest at home. She would not go out unless it was an urgent occasion.
Even if I go out, I just sit for a short while and then leave.
As for the mansion, several stewards worked together to manage all the major and minor matters in the mansion.
Well, we must not let Mrs. Du know that this was her idea.
She was just offering an idea and had no other intention. It was the decision made by Du Shuai and had nothing to do with her.
That's it!
She smiled without any psychological burden, "I have to thank Mrs. Du for this. If it weren't for her kapok garden, I wouldn't have known there was such a good thing."
Mrs. Du: ...It would be better if you didn’t praise me.
Amid the deafening sound of firecrackers, Mu Zicheng, with a beaming smile on his face, welcomed the bride into the house and completed the wedding ceremony with everyone's blessings.
With the ceremony concluded, Ji Cheng was sent into the bridal chamber. Mu Zicheng lifted the red veil and couldn't help but smile foolishly as he looked at his beautiful new wife.
Ji Cheng blushed and felt sweet in his heart.
You look at me, I look at you, and the atmosphere between the couple is very sweet.
Before Mu Zicheng could say a few words, he was dragged out by everyone to toast.
Ji Cheng sat on the bed alone, feeling a little nervous and his stomach growling with hunger. He hadn't eaten anything since early in the morning.
"Miss, I brought some snacks with me when I went out. Please fill your stomach first." The speaker was her personal maid Zi Ye, who took out two dry cakes from her pocket.
Ji Cheng hesitated for a moment, and just as he stretched out his hand, he heard some noise outside, so he quickly withdrew his hand and sat down.
A crisp laugh sounded outside the door, "Sister-in-law, can I come in?"
It was Mu Wanqing's voice. Ji Cheng rushed over and opened the door. As expected, it was a beautiful girl. "Sister."
Mu Wanqing smiled and held a tray, "You must be hungry, come and have something to eat."
It is a bowl of delicious dragon beard noodles and a few exquisite side dishes.
Ji Cheng felt even hungrier, “Can I eat now?” Didn’t they say we should eat less and drink less?
"What's wrong with that?" Mu Wanqing asked curiously, "Don't worry about the rules. Eat when you're hungry."
Ji Cheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Mu Wanqing's attitude was the same as her in-laws' attitude. If she said yes, then it was yes, and no one dared to say no.
My parents told me at home that I should serve my parents-in-law well and take good care of my brother-in-law and sister-in-law, and not look down on them because they are businessmen and were once exiles.
Oh my, how dare she?
No matter how ordinary the Mu family is, it becomes extraordinary with a person like Mu Wanqing.
To be honest, Mu Wanqing's factors accounted for 80% of the success of this marriage. If she wants to live well in her husband's family, she has to have a good relationship with her sister-in-law.
She ate the noodles in small bites. The soup was rich, the noodles were chewy and very tasty.
She smiled happily, "Sister, the chef at home is really good. I will have a good time in the future."
Mu Wanqing had eaten a lot of snacks and was already full. She said casually, "If you want to eat something in the future, order the dishes one day in advance. Each person can order one dish per meal. Our family has similar tastes. If you want to eat snacks, you can go to the snack street and buy them yourself. It's not far away."
It should be said that everyone's taste is what she likes. They eat whatever she cooked before, and now they are used to it.
The Mu family suffered a lot during their exile, and everyone developed the habit of frugality. Now that they have turned their lives around and are living a better life, they still maintain good living habits.
You can order what you like, it doesn’t matter if it’s a little expensive, but you can’t waste food.
But, in the eyes of some people, it means being poor.
"Just one dish?" Zi Ye exclaimed, unable to believe her ears. The standard meal for the Ji family's master consisted of six dishes, one soup, one porridge and two snacks for each person.
Mu Wanqing's gaze fell on her. Was this one of the four maids brought by Ji Cheng?
Ji Cheng's face changed, and he shouted softly, "Zi Ye, don't talk nonsense, sister, Zi Ye is very loyal, but her brain is not very good, and she is not very good at speaking."
Mu Wanqing meant well and introduced her family situation to help her integrate into her husband's family smoothly.
Since you are married, you naturally have to sync with your husband's family's living habits, otherwise it will be difficult to integrate.
There was one dish for each person, so a family of six had six dishes, which was enough. Her family did not have the habit of giving the leftover dishes to the servants.
We have little time to get together as a family, so we cherish every moment we have together. We will eat together as long as we are not busy.
Of course, if she really can't accept it, that's fine. Just build her a small kitchen and let her do it herself.
"Why haven't I seen her before?"
She had worked with Ji Cheng for a period of time and was familiar with the people around Ji Cheng, but this woman was not one of them.
It's really strange. Generally speaking, the maids around the daughters of wealthy families are trained from childhood. They are well-behaved, have their own strengths, and most importantly, are loyal.
The eldest maid was a hand-picked confidant and definitely not someone who showed up halfway.
The key point is that this Zi Ye doesn't seem like a servant. He speaks without restraint and his behavior shows no signs of strict discipline.
"Huh? This..." Ji Cheng hesitated.
Mu Wanqing raised her eyebrows, "Is it inconvenient to say?"
Ji Cheng didn't expect her to be so perceptive, and smiled bitterly, "She... is my cousin, my uncle's... daughter."
She hesitated, as if she had something to hide.
"Let my cousin be a maid?" Mu Wanqing was stunned, then frowned, "Sister-in-law, there is no such rule. Relatives are relatives, servants are servants, they must not be mixed together."
Otherwise, there will be endless troubles.
The Ji family shouldn’t be so confused, right? No, this matter needs to be made clear.
Ji Cheng knew her character well and didn't dare to hide anything. He sent all the maids away and then took Mu Wanqing's hand and told her the truth.
"To be honest, Zi Ye is my uncle's daughter from another woman's marriage. She came to our house a while ago. My family didn't want to spread the news, so they placed her with me first. We will find a reason to marry her off when the time comes. It will only take a few months at most."
Not only is a concubine's status too low, she is also not chaste enough, so most families are unwilling to marry her.
She couldn't be a concubine, so after much thought, she had to keep a close eye on Ji Cheng and marry him as Ji Cheng's maid, and she could also marry into a good family with a clean record.
Mu Wanqing's mouth twitched. "Marriage is a union of two families. If you hide it, it's a marriage fraud. Why bother? If you just want to marry into an honest family, that's easy. There are many good people in my workshop. They are down-to-earth. At most, you can give more dowry and live a comfortable life."
Make it clear before marriage, if you can accept it, then talk about it, if you can’t, then forget it.
What would it mean if it was discovered after the marriage? Not only would the Ji family be in trouble, but it would also affect the reputation of the Mu family.
If you are ambitious and want to climb up the ladder, you will be in even greater trouble.
Ji Cheng also thought this was a bad idea, but he couldn't resist his mother's tearful plea.
"Okay, I'll listen to you. I'll do whatever you say."
It would be best if she was willing to listen to advice. Mu Wanqing is not afraid of smart people, but is afraid of stupid people who don't listen to advice.
Mu Wanqing's eyes sparkled, "By the way, why didn't you bring your women's army?"
To be honest, she has long been eyeing this female army. They have a certain level of fighting power. If anything happens, she can just gather a group of them to fight. How impressive... ahem, how much easier.
"Huh?" Ji Cheng was stunned. "Bring it? Are you sure?"
Most families cannot accept their daughter-in-law wielding swords and guns and leading troops in and out.
What would it look like to bring thousands of female soldiers to the husband's house? It was more like putting pressure on the husband's family and showing off their power. How could ordinary people bear it?
She tried to fight for it, but her parents strictly forbade her to mention it again. She was filled with regret, but had to obey.
Mr. Mu and his wife might feel uncomfortable, but Mu Wanqing is not an ordinary person. In her previous life, she spent several summer vacations in the military camp and was considered an extra-staff female soldier.
"It's not like it's disbanded, is it? If you don't want it, give it to me, give it all to me! I'll support you!" Her eyes were surprisingly bright.
As her business grew, she needed her own private security force, which was easier to manage with a female army.
Ji Cheng: ...
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