Chapter 190 Going to the Shen Family Again
Jun Moye naturally would not refuse the invitation from Chenzhou Prefecture.
Moreover, the Chenzhou government would indeed discuss some official business with Jun Moye.
The next day, Jun Moye went to the Shen family.
As soon as I entered the Shen family.
Shen Luoxue, who had already dressed up, came over with a smile.
"Mr. Jun, are you here to look for your father?"
Jun Moye nodded calmly.
"Yesterday, the governor sent someone to say that there was something to discuss."
Shen Luoxue's face was full of smiles, she was wearing a brand new pink dress and smiled coquettishly.
"Then father should be waiting for Master Jun in the study. Luoxue, please take Master Jun there. Master Jun, please come this way."
Seeing that no one came to lead the way, Jun Moye had no choice but to follow Shen Luoxue.
"Thank you for your help, Miss Shen."
Shen Luoxue walked beside Jun Moye.
He would steal a glance at Jun Moye from time to time.
"It's not a bother, Mr. Jun. Our two families are quite familiar with each other. Can I call you Brother Jun?"
After hearing this, Jun Moye politely declined.
"Miss Shen, it's better for you to call me Mr. Jun. My wife is a jealous person. If she hears this, she will probably be unhappy. Besides, there are differences between men and women. If others hear Miss Shen addressing you like this, it will probably lead to some unnecessary misunderstandings, which is not good for Miss Shen's reputation."
Shen Luoxue listened and spoke with a look of loss.
"I just feel more at home with Master Jun. Master Jun, Madam Jun, are you jealous? This is just a name. Luoxue remembers that jealousy is a big taboo for women."
Jun Moye spoke with some displeasure.
"Miss Shen, you're worrying too much. My wife is jealous, which proves that she cares about me. Besides, she is my legitimate wife, and she doesn't like me to be close to other women. This is normal behavior."
Having said that, they had already reached the study, so Shen Luoxue had no choice but to speak.
"Mr. Jun, we're here."
The Chenzhou government has come out to welcome them.
"Master Jun, you are finally here. I have encountered a difficult problem and I would like to ask for your guidance."
Shen Luoxue spoke obediently.
"Father, I'll go make tea for you and Master Jun."
Chenzhou Prefecture produced several official documents.
"Master Jun, this is our state's harvest this year. The first quarter's harvest wasn't very good either. I've submitted petitions many times, requesting a reduction in taxes this year, but the second quarter's rice is about to be harvested, and none of my petitions have gone unanswered. Furthermore, Guanping Village hasn't had any harvest yet."
Jun Moye took the document and looked at it slowly.
In the first rice season this year, the people's harvest was indeed not much, and some families could only barely feed themselves.
Guanping Village became well-off because of the Jun family, who received a lot of money from the Yan family.
"It just fell on deaf ears. Either it reached the imperial city but was never submitted, or someone saw it but pretended not to see it. Waiting for approval to reduce taxes is probably not going to work.
In this way, Chenzhou Prefecture, after I go back, I will increase the production of mushroom strains. After publicity, some villagers in the northwest have already planted mushrooms, but most of them are still in a wait-and-see state. I want to calculate it according to time.
Those villagers who learned how to grow mushrooms have already grown mushrooms at home and even eaten them. Other villagers will soon follow suit. In the future, as long as there are enough mushroom strains, the people will have one more thing to eat.
In addition, the Su family in Banshan Village started raising rice fish at the beginning of this year. The fish are fat and have been supplied to Yuemanting. During the second rice season this year, all the villagers in Banshan Village raised rice fish. When the rice is harvested, the fish can be sold for a lot of silver. Banshan Village does not have to worry about taxes. As for Guanping Village, the villagers have no problem paying taxes.
"Master Shen, when the rice is planted next year, you can come forward and encourage everyone to raise rice fish. The rice is taxed, but the fish are not. This way, the people will have an additional source of income from selling fish. The fish can also improve the people's food supply, and can be made into dried fish, so they can eat pickled fish in winter."
The Chenzhou government felt relieved after hearing this. When there was no response to several memorials, they knew that they must continue to pay the tax, but they could not ignore the lives of the people. It turned out that it was right to be on good terms with the Jun family. Young Master Jun should not be underestimated.
"That's great, Master Jun, don't worry. I will personally promote the rice fish farming you mentioned to the people."
He even looked at Jun Moye with some excitement.
"Master Jun, you are truly a blessing to the people of the Northwest. I would like to thank you on behalf of the people of the Northwest."
After hearing this, Jun Moye had a faint smile on his face.
"If we really want to say it's a lucky star, it's not me, but my wife. Whether it's mushroom strains or rice fish farming, they were all researched by my wife. So, even if the people want to thank someone in the future, they shouldn't thank me, but my wife."
At this moment, Shen Luoxue's maid came up with hot tea and cakes.
"Father, Young Master Jun, please have some tea."
Then he personally poured tea for Jun Moye before pouring tea for Chenzhou Prefecture.
Then he took a plate of cakes from a little maid.
"Father, Young Master Jun, I knew that Young Master Jun would come to discuss matters with you today, so I specially made the osmanthus cake early. Please give it to Father and Young Master Jun to try."
After saying that, he leaned over with an obedient look.
"I won't bother father and Master Jun anymore. I'm leaving."
But when she retreated, she looked at Jun Moye shyly.
After all, he had been an official in Chenzhou Prefecture for many years and had seen countless people. He soon realized that his eldest daughter was probably not interested in wine. He was afraid that he was able to eat this plate of cakes today because of Master Jun's help.
"Well, this cake is indeed good. Come and try it, Mr. Jun."
Jun Moye didn't want to lose face for Chenzhou Prefecture, so he reached out and took a piece.
"Miss Shen's cooking skills are indeed good, but when it comes to pastries, my wife's pastries are the best. Next time Lord Shen has time to visit the Jun family, I will invite Lord Shen to try some."
The people of Chenzhou Prefecture were embarrassed after hearing this. This Young Master Jun really never forgot to praise his wife all the time.
It seems that this marriage plan is really not going to work.
The two talked about a lot of things until it was almost dinner time.
Shenzhoufu just spoke.
"Master Jun, you see, we've already talked about dinner time. Let's go to the hall and have a simple meal before returning."
Jun Moye stood up and said goodbye.
"No, I have to go back and have dinner with my wife. Sir Shen, take your leave."
Lord Shen stood up and said.
"Then I'll see you off, Master Jun."
Everyone was familiar with each other, and as soon as they left the yard, Jun Moye refused.
"Lord Shen, stay."
Seeing this, Chenzhou Prefecture did not send more.
As a result, Jun Moye just walked to the gate of the mansion.
Shen Luoxue caught up again.
"Master Jun, please wait."
Jun Moye spoke doubtfully.
“Miss Shen.”
Shen Luoxue took a step towards Jun Moye.
"Father suddenly remembered that there is an important matter that I have not discussed with Master Jun. Please return to the inner courtyard to discuss it."
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