Chapter 430: Despise
Shen Yueyao's drawings are very detailed, with the dimensions and each step clearly written.
It even indicates one, two, and three, telling you which step to follow first.
Even people who know nothing about it can see it clearly and know how to build it.
Moreover, Shen Yueyao also used pictures to explain clearly how to use the principle.
Even illiterate people can understand it just by looking at the pictures.
Su Xueyi looked at Shen Yueyao drawing these and said, “If the emperor saw these farm tools, he would definitely be very happy.”
Even he was happy to see it, because he couldn't help but think that with such a handy tool, farmers could cultivate more land.
This way there will be more food in the national treasury.
Both he and the emperor knew that food was really important.
In fact, the Great Yan Dynasty had a large territory and land, but there were not many fields that could be cultivated.
But potatoes and sweet potatoes have such high yields and are highly adaptable to the environment, so they can be grown everywhere.
Once it is promoted, grain production will increase, more people will be able to have enough food to eat, and there will be no more people starving to death.
In addition, some wasteland can actually be reclaimed to grow potatoes and sweet potatoes.
Many wastelands are not reclaimed because some of them are very barren and it is not cost-effective to plant crops there.
Most farmers cultivate their fields entirely through labor.
If there were more efficient agricultural tools, each household could cultivate more land.
Su Xueyi thought about it in her mind. If many wastelands in the Great Yan Dynasty could be used to grow crops, the amount of grain in various places would increase several times.
Just thinking about it is exciting.
Shen Yueyao was painting seriously, and Su Xueyi was accompanying her beside her, with a gentle smile between her eyebrows.
Thinking of the suspicious looks of those ministers during the palace examination.
Su Xueyi's expression turned cold. He knew very well how good his Yao Niang was.
Some officials actually thought that it might be that he himself discovered the potatoes and sweet potatoes, and the emperor gave the credit to Yao Niang.
In fact, he is where he is today thanks to Yao Niang's support along the way.
This allows him to study and take the imperial examinations without any worries.
Chen Yueyao was busy drawing farm tools for more than two hours.
After lunch, she continued to paint, drawing a lot, and then said to Su Xueyi, "Give these to the emperor later."
"You should be admitted to the Imperial Academy. Then you will have the opportunity to meet the Emperor, and that will be a great opportunity to give him the gift."
Su Xueyi put away all the drawings and kept them carefully.
Only then did Shen Yueyao devote her energy to thinking about other things. "By the way, how did my cousins do in the exam?"
Speaking of this, Su Xueyi was also happy for her cousin.
"My cousin is ranked sixth in the second division, Feng Xiu'an is ranked twentieth in the second division. Liu Wengu is ranked fifty-sixth in the second division, and Kang Haozhi is ranked ninety-eighth in the second division."
Su Xueyi heard everything clearly when the rankings were announced during the palace examination.
He could also see that his cousin was completely stunned at the time, and he saw the excited expression clearly.
Shen Yueyao was surprised and said happily: "My cousin performed so well, ranking sixth in the second class, which means he can also enter the Hanlin Academy."
"You can become a Shujishi now, and you can stay in the capital."
"My aunt and uncle will be very happy too."
Staying in the capital and having the opportunity to meet the emperor is an honor for everyone.
"If that's the case, no one would dare to do anything if my uncle was in the county, let alone suppress his political achievements."
Su Xueyi said, "The Emperor has asked people to keep an eye on Dong Wenren, and even asked people to check on my aunt and uncle. They learned that my uncle has done very well in his position and is a good official who truly works for the people. So the Emperor will promote him and arrange for him to be the prefect."
"The Emperor privately asked Lu Yechen to tell me about this matter. I told my cousin about it, and he probably expressed this in the letter he sent home. The employment documents should have been sent out by now. Calculating the time, my uncle should have received them soon."
Shen Yueyao said: "This is a direct promotion from the seventh rank official to the fifth rank official. It's really good. This way, my uncle can also display his abilities."
Shen Yueyao had communicated with Dong Wenren and learned that her uncle had indeed done a lot of things.
Liuzhou has a well-developed water system, but if there is heavy rain, the dams will easily collapse, the fertile fields will be flooded, and the people will be greatly disturbed.
But Dong Wenren's father would always go to the fields and the embankments to check, apply for repair funds, and never embezzle them, and the funds were actually used to build the embankments.
So when there was a flood in Hezhou, the counties under Liuzhou with developed water systems, which were governed by my uncle, were all doing well.
The people's fields and food were not affected.
Shen Yueyao said: "I guess they will come to visit again in the next two days."
After the results of the Spring Examination were announced, Dong Wenren and the others stayed with Su Xueyi every day to study together. In their words, they were actually learning from Su Xueyi. They felt that if they seized the time to learn more from Su Xueyi, they would perform exceptionally well during the Palace Examination and surpass their usual level.
Because that's how it was during the Spring Examination.
They firmly believed that with Su Xueyi, there would be no problem with the palace examination.
Even Liu Wen Gu came shamelessly.
There is no such thing as modesty.
They were reserved before, but after seeing Su Xueyi's knowledge, they could become thicker-skinned for the sake of knowledge and scientific examinations.
Of course, when Liu Wen Gu first came, he was a little thin-skinned and was embarrassed to blush.
But after coming here more often, his expression has become calmer.
As for Lin Hong, because he did not make the list in the Spring Examination, he has returned to his hometown of Hezhou. He plans to study hard again and take the Spring Examination again in three years.
Judging from Liu Wen Gu's grades, he will probably be sent out. If he has no connections, it will be difficult for him to stay in the capital if his exam results are average.
In fact, it is easier to get promoted if you are sent to serve as an official in a remote area.
Su Xueyi also nodded. He knew his cousin and knew that if he was happy, he would definitely come.
"Originally they were supposed to come today, but the Emperor has granted you an imperial decree, so they should know to leave us some space. They will probably come tomorrow."
Shen Yueyao seemed to have thought of something and said, "Oh right, didn't you write a letter to mother and the others a long time ago? Logically speaking, you should have gone to Beijing a few days ago. Why is there still no news?"
The Han Family Escort Agency is escorting my mother and the others here, so there shouldn't be any problems on the road.
Su Xueyi said, "If there is something, Young Master Han should send a pigeon letter, but if there is no pigeon letter, there should be no problem."
Shen Yueyao pondered and said, "That means he might have been delayed on the way."
"When your mother comes and knows that you have won the first place in the imperial examination, she will definitely be very happy."
Su Xueyi also knew that her mother had been under a lot of pressure over the years, and her mother's health was not very good because she was too worried in the past.
Since Yao Niang came, my mother's health has improved. We have opened a workshop at home. Now she has something to do and her life has a purpose. My mother is in a good mood every day.
Su Xueyi and Shen Yueyao both miss their two children very much.
Looking forward to seeing them soon.
Of course, they are relieved that their mother is taking care of the eldest and second child.
Su Xueyi seemed to have thought of something and said, "During this period of time, you should receive some visiting cards!"
Shen Yueyao knew that she had been granted an imperial decree, and she estimated that many people would want to test her and get information about her.
Shen Yueyao also guessed this.
Moreover, in ancient times, the wives of some family officials could find out all kinds of information through various gatherings.
Su Xueyi looked at Shen Yueyao's frowning face and said, "If you don't want to go, just ignore the visiting card."
"Besides, you have an imperial decree. Those ladies who don't have an imperial decree wouldn't dare to disrespect you or do anything else."
"Also, many ladies in the capital are very euphemistic in their words. Very few are overtly arrogant. Most women still value their reputation..."
Su Xueyi told Shen Yueyao everything she could think of, fearing that she would be wronged.
"You don't have to worry about what others think, you just need to do what you like."
No matter what Yao Niang does, Su Xueyi will support her.
"Besides, he doesn't need his wife to maintain those relationships."
After experiencing exile, Su Xueyi had already understood many things.
As long as you have the ability and hold an official position, people will come to make friends with you.
If you are exiled, all the relationships you have worked hard to maintain will be useless.
Shen Yueyao naturally didn't want to waste her energy on unnecessary things. She still had business things to do, and the second store in the chain was about to open.
She also needs to research new desserts.
She would also go to bookstores to buy some books about local customs and folkways.
Shen Yueyao thought that it would always be beneficial to know more.
And the students in Zhuangzi's class are also waiting for her to teach.
After all, she is very busy.
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But in Liuhe Village
The reason why Madam Meng and the others were delayed was actually related to Su Daya.
It’s not that Su Daya did anything, but she clearly didn’t do anything, yet someone came to her house to humiliate her.
In fact, it was after Shen Yueyao and Su Xueyi went to the capital that Su Daya took over and helped manage many of the workshop's businesses.
She also helps check the accounts of shops in the commercial street.
Once, Su Daya happened to meet Cao Chuxian, the young master of a large shipping company.
The young master was nineteen years old when he followed the steward to run the business so that he could take over the family in the future.
He is the young master of the Cao family. The Cao family has a shipping gang and a big family business. His father is the boss of the Jiang Cao business gang.
Because there is a wharf in the county town, there are many merchants coming and going on weekdays.
There are also many merchants from other places doing business with the workshops.
This time, Cao Chuxian followed the manager to Liuhe Village because he heard that the wine brewed here was very good.
He planned to go there in person to discuss the business and get the wine business.
Cao Chuxian was shocked after seeing the workshops in Liuhe Village. He didn't expect that there were several large workshops in one village, and the things made in the workshops were very different from those made in other places.
They have a large merchant ship. We can buy more things here and sell them back home. We will definitely make a lot of money.
Whether it is wine, lipstick chili sauce, preserved eggs, or salted duck eggs, Cao Chuxian thinks they are all good.
Even though his family runs a big business, some of the things they bring back can only be sold at a small profit, but he never looks down on such small businesses.
Those who can do big business all started from small business.
Moreover, such things have a fast capital turnover and you can make money quickly by selling them.
Then he went to look at the bags in the embroidery shop and thought that his grandmother, mother and sisters would like them.
Especially listening to the store clerk explain that the bag styles here are all unique.
So he wanted to order a few directly.
It happened that Su Daya went to the store to check the accounts at that time and met Cao Chuxian.
The clerk happened to mention that this young man wanted to customize a bag.
Cao Chuxian was also surprised to see Su Daya. He didn't expect that such an exquisite bag came from the hands of the girl in front of him.
It's not that he looks down on girls, but his younger sisters are not young either. They have been exposed to a lot of things since they were young and have learned embroidery. However, no one can design such an exquisite bag by themselves.
When Cao Chuxian was communicating with the girl in front of him, Su Daya did not take credit for it, but only said that she learned it from her third aunt.
When talking about her third aunt, Su Daya's eyes were shining.
Cao Chuxian talked a lot with Su Daya. He found that the girl in front of him had unique insights into business, and the two of them could discuss and communicate with each other.
Of course, Su Daya didn't think much about it. Her mind was full of business, and she was thinking about helping her third aunt manage the shops and workshops at home.
She also had to write down all the accounts so that she could show them to her Third Aunt later.
If it can promote big business, Su Daya will naturally be happy.
I also explained to Cao Chuxian about lipsticks, facial creams, hand creams and other things.
Cao Chuxian stayed here for a long time. After returning home with the goods on his family's merchant ship, he would always think of the girl's appearance. He felt that her confident look and the way she spoke were so good, which was in line with his idea of a wife.
He told his mother.
Mrs. Cao has a very good temper. She feels that a couple's life together does not need to be based on family background.
In addition, the Cao family's business was already doing well. As long as her son felt it was good, she would think of helping to inquire about it. As long as the girl was from a good family and the other party was willing, she would find someone to propose marriage.
Who would have thought that the news would leak out and be known by Old Madam Cao.
Madam Cao is a strong-willed person who only cares about the interests of the family, regardless of whether her grandson likes the person or not.
Even though her grandson's reputation was slightly affected because the woman he was engaged to suddenly died of illness before leaving home, she still felt that the Cao family was extremely noble. A country girl was not even worthy of being her grandson's maid, and she wanted to be his wife.
Old Madam Cao directly ordered Madam Cao and Cao Chuxian to be confined to their homes.
"You are not allowed to go anywhere without my order."
"I want to see what kind of vixen it is that has seduced you like you've lost your soul."
Mrs. Cao has a strong desire for control.
Furthermore, she was the elder in the family, and when it came to emphasizing filial piety, Mrs. Cao had to be careful not to object.
But for the sake of her son, Mrs. Cao still wanted to fight for it, "Mother, please, that girl is good. Chuxian was carefully taught by his grandfather and father. The girl he likes can't be wrong."
"Our family's business is big enough to attract attention. Chu Xian's wife doesn't need to be from a high-class family..."
Before Madam Cao could finish, she knocked hard with her cane and said, "You are from a humble family and have no sense, yet you dare to be my master. You have no right to speak in this family."
Mrs. Cao's family background is actually quite good, but in the eyes of Mrs. Cao, her daughter-in-law is an outsider, and if she is not as good as the Cao family, then she is not a good match.
Besides, she had chosen a candidate for her son at that time, but she never thought that her son would fall in love with this woman.
The old man was in charge at that time, so Mrs. Cao was able to enter the house.
However, Mrs. Cao has a soft personality and sometimes has to endure it, because Mrs. Cao is in charge of the household affairs and she acts like a mother-in-law from time to time.
She thought that if she became a mother-in-law, she would treat her daughter-in-law well.
But she never expected that she couldn't even make decisions about her own son's affairs, and that Old Lady Cao still wanted to interfere.
Cao Chuxian had a cold expression. His grandmother treated his father and mother very badly, but Cao Chuxian had always endured it out of filial piety.
But now, looking at his grandmother's appearance and his mother's weak and aggrieved look, Cao Chuxian felt uncomfortable.
He will not be manipulated by Madam Cao.
He quickly wrote a letter and asked a trusted servant to deliver it to his grandfather and father.
Only his grandparents can help him.
Mrs. Cao thought about it and decided that even if she was confined to her house, she would fight for her son.
Over the years, her son has never mentioned who he likes. He is already 19 years old, and Mrs. Cao wants her son to marry someone he likes and live happily.
So she also wrote a letter to her parents' home, asking for help.
But none of them would have thought that Mrs. Cao would act so quickly.
In order to solve the matter once and for all and prevent that vixen from pestering her grandson again, Old Lady Cao arranged for her trusted nanny to inquire about the matter and go to Liuhe Village.
The nanny took a few servants and went directly to the Su family.
When Mrs. Meng saw the attitude of the person who came, her face turned very bad.
"Excuse me, who are you? Have you come to the wrong place?"
The nanny snorted coldly, "You must be from the Su family, right? There's someone named Su Daya in the Su family, right?"
Madam Meng said coldly: "So what if it is, so what if it isn't!"
The nanny said, "I advise your family to take care of their own family. A village girl is really overestimating herself by wanting to covet our young master of the Cao family."
Mrs. Meng now understood that someone was deliberately slandering her granddaughter.
Su Daya did have a bad temper in the past, but now she has changed for the better and will never do anything that would bring shame upon her.
She knows her own granddaughter well.
Old Madam Meng stood up directly, releasing an aura that startled the nanny so much that her face changed.
The nanny looked at the old lady in front of her. She was obviously an old lady from the village, but why did she feel like she was seeing an old lady from an official family?
It made her feet cold.
"Don't try to insult my granddaughter. We've never heard of the Cao family's young master's family. There are many people who want to get close to my granddaughter. If you dare to slander my granddaughter again, I will report her to the police!"
The nanny was furious. "If your granddaughter hadn't seduced our young master, our young master would have wanted to marry her. He even dared to contradict the old lady for her. What a vixen."
Madam Meng understood what was going on as soon as she heard it. "You old lady can't control your own grandson. You're taking advantage of your age and yet you still want to discipline my granddaughter. Who gave you the guts? You really think the Cao family can do whatever they want. I don't care what business you're in. You really think my Su family is easy to mess with."
"I'm warning you, if you dare to slander my granddaughter again, I'll make you face legal trouble!"
When Madam Meng was the wife of Duke Su, no one ever dared to say such words in front of her.
Now they live in the village and everyone respects them.
Who would have thought that such a person would appear?
They have dealt with many merchants, but have never seen anything like this.
Old Madam Meng was also very angry. She could be good-tempered and not care what others said about her.
But her granddaughter had suffered a lot and had finally calmed down. She was about to go to Beijing, and her third uncle and aunt would help find a good family for her.
But I didn't expect that such a person would appear and slander Su Daya's reputation.
Madam Meng would never allow it.
Moreover, merchants have had a low status since ancient times.
Now Xueyi has passed the imperial examination, and Su Xueyi said in the letter that the emperor is a good person and attaches great importance to the Su family.
When they return to the capital, they will become the gentry.
With Xue Yi and Yao Niang's abilities, the Su family may be able to move to a higher level, and everyone in the family will also benefit from it.
At that time, the family that Su Daya was betrothed to would not be a merchant family.
Of course, if someone truly protects Su Daya and Su Daya likes him, Mrs. Meng is not such an unenlightened person.
But seeing the way this family handled things, Mrs. Meng felt that the people of the Cao family were not good enough.
So what Madam Meng said just now was not wrong.
In the end, Mrs. Meng asked the neighbors for help, and everyone drove out the nanny and the people she brought with her.
The more the nanny thought about it, the angrier she became.
She is Madam Cao's trusted nanny. In the Cao family, even the master has to give her some face. When she goes out, she represents the Cao family, and no one dares to offend her.
But now this village woman and her family actually dared to speak to her like that and bully her like that.
The nanny held a grudge and asked people to spread rumors that were unfavorable to Su Daya.
They said Su Daya was shameless and had an affair with their young master.
Of course, people in Liuhe Village and nearby villages and towns did not believe such rumors.
Everyone just felt uncomfortable listening to it, and now everyone is grateful to the Su family.
Everyone lives a good life thanks to the business done by the many workshops opened by the Su family.
They can do good business wherever they set up a stall in town.
So someone quickly reported the news to Madam Meng.
Su Daya was busy with the workshop and was planning to sort out all the accounts so that she could take them to her third aunt in the capital, but she suddenly heard the news.
She was stunned.
She didn't do anything, why would anyone slander her like this?
When Su Xiuye heard the rumor, he was so angry that he wanted to beat the guy up.
But he still called his daughter to him and said, "You treated that Young Master Cao..."
Before Su Xiuye could ask, Su Daya said, "Dad, I don't have any thoughts. I didn't know he had any other thoughts about me before. I was just discussing business with him."
In the Su family, there is no idea that daughters cannot show up in public to discuss business.
Shen Yueyao encouraged them to do whatever they wanted to do.
Because she can do business and see the market, Su Daya's temper has improved, she has become more confident, and she feels fulfilled even though she is busy every day, without having to think about the past.
I never thought that Young Master Cao would have such an idea.
However, Su Daya felt that Young Master Cao was a good person, but given their family situation, Su Daya would not consider it.
Anyway, when she goes to the capital to get married, she will definitely listen to her third aunt's advice.
Now Su Daya only trusts her third aunt.
"Dad, am I causing trouble for the family?"
Su Daya felt very guilty.
Su Xiuye felt a little distressed when he saw his daughter blaming herself.
"No, it's not your fault. If your Third Aunt were here, she would say the same thing. You're just doing business. If you're upright, you have nothing to fear. But everyone has different ideas. You can't guarantee how others see you. Just do your best. The clear will be clear, and the turbid will be turbid."
Su Xiuye is actually not very good at comforting people.
But he felt that if his sister-in-law were here, she would definitely say the same thing.
My brother and sister-in-law always have various reasons to comfort the family.
And my brother-in-law is a very protective person.
He knew that his daughter trusted her third brother's wife the most, so saying this would make her feel better.
Su Daya nodded and said, "Well, Dad, don't worry about me, I'm fine."
However, Su Xiuye felt that he couldn't just let it go like this. He couldn't let anyone bully his daughter.
So Su Xiuye arrested the nanny and reported her to the police.
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