Chapter 343 Nangong Jingyan is thinking about Xiao Ying
Xiao Ying looked at Zhou Lihua meaningfully. Zhou Lihua felt uneasy and her smile became uncomfortable.
She then looked at Chen Zhang and said, "Mother, please don't say that. If you can manage the workshop and the dining hall well, you will definitely have no problem managing the house."
"But I also know my mother's personality. She doesn't like to take advantage of others, nor does she like to be restricted."
"If you really lived with me, I'm afraid you would still feel uncomfortable."
Chen Zhang nodded repeatedly. Isn’t that the truth?
There must be many servants and housekeepers in this house. If she does something wrong and is laughed at by the servants, wouldn’t that be embarrassing?
"You still understand mother."
Xiao Ying smiled and said, "Instead of living here uncomfortably, why don't you build a house similar to this one yourself, mother?"
"Build a house similar to this one?"
Chen Zhang suddenly exclaimed and refused without thinking.
"Then my mother can't afford to repair it. Your house will cost at least several thousand taels, right?"
Even if they sold the house, the whole family still couldn’t afford to repair it.
Xiao Ying said, "I'm not saying it should be exactly the same. Mother can just build two entrances, and the second entrance can be separated into a separate courtyard like mine."
"No glass for the windows, and no expensive furniture. In that case, I estimate five hundred taels will be about right."
Hearing this, Chen Zhang was immediately moved.
If it's five hundred taels, maybe it's enough if my family can pool their money together.
In the past few months, I made more than three hundred taels just from purchasing peppers, and last time I made more than one hundred taels from selling potatoes.
In addition, the whole family can earn several taels every month from working, so I'm afraid there are really five hundred taels in the family.
Zhou Lihua was also tempted. If they could really build such a house themselves, why would they need to live with her second sister-in-law and have to look after others?
"Dad, Mom, let's listen to our second sister-in-law and build a house like this ourselves!"
Even a second entrance would be great, with a separate yard!
Chen Zhang and Chen Afu looked at each other, still hesitating.
Xiao Ying added, "I plan to start building Yingfeng New Village after the New Year. In addition to a few streets, I will also plan a dedicated residential area."
"So Mom and Dad still have time to think about it carefully. If we want to build it, we can build it together then."
After these words were spoken, Chen Zhang and others became even more excited.
The second daughter-in-law is a promising woman, and you will definitely be right if you do as she says.
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
Xiao Ying smiled and nodded.
"I won't let Mother down." Then he looked at the others present and said, "You can think about this carefully when you go back. Since we are going to build a house, let's strive to build the best one."
Then the rest of the people also became interested and fell into deep thought.
"Yiren, I have already written to my family. My son will be here after the New Year. I hope you will take good care of him then."
After the villagers dispersed, Ouyang Xun said with a smile.
"Thank you, Master Ouyang. Don't worry, I will take good care of your son."
Xiao Ying was very happy, as she had already seen Ouyang Xun's abilities.
Since he recommended him so highly, I believe his son is quite capable.
"With Yiren's words, I can leave with peace of mind."
Ouyang Xun laughed heartily, feeling very satisfied.
Xiao Ying tried to persuade them to stay: "The New Year is coming soon. Why don't you wait until after the New Year to leave? You won't have to suffer the cold on the road on New Year's Eve."
"this……"
Ouyang Xun was a little hesitant. Logically, he should have gone back to report earlier, but Yiren's words seemed to make sense.
Xiao Ying smiled and said, "I think the court is on holiday now. Even if you rush back now, it will be of no use."
"Besides, you've all worked so hard for so long, and I haven't fulfilled my duty as a good host yet. I hope you'll give me a chance."
"You are so kind, my lady." Ouyang Xun could no longer refuse and said gratefully, "Then we will respectfully obey your command. I will continue to trouble you."
"It is my honor that you are willing to stay."
If these people were not from the imperial court, she would have hoped to stay here and serve her.
On the second day, Xiao Ying indeed hosted a banquet to entertain Ouyang Xun and his party. Both the host and the guests had a great time at the banquet. Ouyang Xun and others were grateful for her appreciation and toasted her.
"There is one thing I hope you will keep a secret for me after you return."
Xiao Ying also had her own purpose in hosting the banquet. She wanted to warn and reprimand these people so that they wouldn't go back and spread the news.
Ouyang Xun and the others immediately became serious, having guessed what she meant.
"You mean the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion?"
"That's right." Xiao Ying admitted frankly, "Before I go to the capital to formally recognize my relatives, I hope you can keep this secret for me."
"I would like to thank you all first."
After saying that, he stood up and toasted everyone with a glass of wine.
Ouyang Xun and the others also quickly stood up: "You are too polite, this is what we should do."
"Please rest assured, Yiren, we will never gossip about you when we return. Otherwise, we will never be able to face you again!"
The others also made assurances, saying that they were just minor officials or even ordinary craftsmen, and how could they dare to go against the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion?
"That's great, everyone please take your seats."
Xiao Ying smiled with satisfaction. Regardless of whether these people were sincere or not, at least most of the sources could be eliminated.
Now is not the best time for Marquis Zhenyuan to know about this matter, whether he is in the capital or far away at the border.
Little did she know that there was someone at the border who was really interested in her, and he was from the enemy country.
"So, the cement used to build the Yue Kingdom's city walls, the legendary high-yield crops that yielded six to seven thousand kilograms per mu, and whatever else, were all contributed by a woman named Xiao Ying?"
In a spacious and gorgeous white tent, a young man in his twenties sat casually in the main seat, glancing at the person who was reporting.
The man had very handsome eyebrows and a pair of gentle and affectionate peach blossom eyes. There was a faint smile at the corners of his lips, but when you looked closely, he seemed a little cold.
The light purple brocade robe made him look even fairer and more beautiful, even a little charming and enchanting.
It was none other than the last disciple of the Imperial Master of Jing State: Nangong Jingyan.
During the Jing Kingdom's invasion, he was the one in charge of the army.
He had entered the eighth level of Qi Refining five years ago and was one of the top masters in Jing Country. He looked much younger than his actual age.
However, he had always practiced in the National Master's Mansion before, and this was the first time he came to the border to take charge.
The person reporting didn't dare look at him and just answered with his head lowered.
"Replying to Lord Nangong, it was a woman named Xiao Ying who contributed this."
"This woman lives in a place called Yingfeng Village in Yun'an County, Xizhou. According to my subordinates' investigation, she is a widow with four children."
"It is said that this year he has suddenly turned over a new leaf and has accomplished many great things. He was recently promoted to the rank of Seventh Rank Concubine by the Emperor of the Moon Nation."
"interesting."
Nangong Jingyan's eyes flickered slightly, revealing a hint of surprise.
"It seems that the person Master predicted is her. I never thought it was a woman, and a widow with four children."
"Hahahaha...Interesting, really interesting!"
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