Ruyi was newly married, and Yan Qingqing gave her a break so she could have a proper honeymoon with Ada.
But who knew that Ruyi would come to Yan Qingqing's room to serve her on the third day after the wedding.
Yan Qingqing looked at Ruyi, who had already styled her hair in a married woman's bun, and said with a hint of helplessness, "Why are you so eager? Didn't I tell you to rest before the New Year?"
Ruyi replied with a smile, "This servant is really idle and has nothing to do. It's better to come and serve you in Madam's room than to stay in my room by myself."
Besides, it's almost the end of the year, and there will be many comings and goings. I can help you, Madam, here as much as I can."
Yan Qingqing didn't say anything more after hearing this. People like Ruyi, who had sold themselves into slavery, really had nowhere to go. In addition, she was unfamiliar with the capital city, so having her do some work around would make the days pass faster.
Thanks to Yuan Huiniang's help, Yan Qingqing was able to relax a little.
It's really busy as the year draws to a close.
Even though Yan Qingqing rarely went out for social events, she still received quite a few gifts.
Especially the wealthy women who had used Li's products wanted to take this opportunity to win over Yan Qingqing, so that they could have a head start when Canghe Li's launched any new products in the future.
Although Yan Qingqing doesn't go out for social events, she is still very adept at handling interpersonal relationships.
Whenever other families sent holiday gifts, Yan Qingqing instructed them to accept them all, and then reciprocate with appropriate gifts in return.
I was busy until the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month before I finally had some free time.
This was Yan Qingqing and her family's first Chinese New Year in Beijing, and thankfully, the whole family was together except for Li Xiangjian.
Li Xiangjian has been at the border for almost two years, and Yan Qingqing inevitably misses him. When the weather first turned cold, she had someone send him winter clothes.
This year, the Emperor vigorously promoted the planting of sweet potatoes, potatoes, and cotton, which greatly improved the lives of the soldiers on the border.
With ample provisions, the soldiers in the northern border of Great Yan were much more confident. It was no longer possible for the soldiers of Northern Liang to come to Great Yan to plunder as they had done in previous years.
This year, they also had several small-scale conflicts, and the Northern Liang people did not gain any advantage.
Li Xiangjian was discussing matters with Marshal Huang and General Ling.
Marshal Huang laughed and said, "We have defeated the Northern Liang people so badly that they dare not come again. Our rations and pay have been distributed in a timely manner this year, and we can definitely have a good year."
General Ling nodded in agreement, agreeing that this year had indeed been the most comfortable one he had experienced in recent years.
Only Li Xiangjian frowned and remained silent.
Seeing this, General Ling laughed and scolded, "What's wrong, kid? Aren't you happy after winning a few battles this year?"
Li Xiangjian replied sullenly, "Of course I'm happy to have won the battle."
But what I can't understand is why we're always the ones on the defensive, why can't we take the initiative?
Li Xiangjian's words startled both Marshal Huang and General Ling, who fell silent for a moment.
Yes, why are they always the ones who are passively attacked? Why is it always the Northern Liang people who invade them? Why can't they take the initiative to fight back against the Northern Liang people?
Finally, Marshal Huang sighed and said, "Our Great Yan Dynasty has been plagued by constant war since its founding."
Last year we also suffered natural disasters; even if we wanted to fight a war, we would need sufficient supplies.
As a veteran of three dynasties and a military general, Marshal Huang once vowed in his youth to incorporate Beiliang into the territory of the Great Yan Dynasty, or at the very least, to expel the people of Beiliang so that they would never dare to invade the Great Yan again.
However, the Northern Liang people were a nomadic people who lived on horseback, and their fighting prowess was formidable. Gradually, even self-defense became difficult, and they forgot the ambitions of their youth.
Therefore, Li Xiangjian's words also served as a wake-up call for Marshal Huang. He suddenly felt that he was getting old and had lost the passion that young people should have.
Why couldn't they take the initiative and force the Northern Liang people to flee in disarray?
Once a person has a certain idea, it will slowly take root in their heart, so the people of Beiliang were destined to have a difficult time in the future.
Just as the three were silent, a soldier suddenly came in and reported, "There are some things from Captain Wude, he said they were sent from his family."
Upon hearing this, Li Xiangjian looked up in surprise and asked, "Did my mother send it to me?"
The soldier replied, "I don't know about that, but there are several packages here. Would you like to go take a look? They might open them if we're too late."
Upon hearing this, Li Xiangjian no longer had time to discuss the issue of enemy attack and our defense with Marshal Huang and the others.
He knows his men all too well; there's always something delicious in the things his family sends him.
These people spend most of their time in the military camp with almost no opportunities for personal gain, so they'll definitely scramble for anything they can find once they smell it.
If he had arrived late, there probably wouldn't have been any left.
Marshal Huang and General Ling saw that Li Xiangjian had left them behind and gone alone.
The two looked at each other, and then, without saying a word, stood up and walked towards Li Xiangjian's tent.
It wasn't that they were greedy; it was just that every time Wu De Xiaowei's family sent him something, there would always be some delicious food in it, supposedly made by Lady Mingzhao.
It wouldn't be unreasonable for them, as the superiors of the Wude Xiaowei, to do so.
Meanwhile, Yan Qingqing also gave the workers in her shop and workshop an early holiday.
Of course, New Year's benefits are a must.
When the welfare policy was announced, the workers at Canghe Liji were completely stunned. Could there really be such a good thing?
Not only were there various kinds of rice, flour, cooking oil, and pork, but the wages were also doubled.
You can't find this kind of treatment anywhere else in the entire capital.
Lady Mingzhao also selected ten outstanding employees, and each of them was given an extra twenty taels of silver.
All the workers who worked for the Li family were overjoyed and praised Madam Mingzhao for her noble character.
Soon, all the shopkeepers and employees in the capital knew about the good treatment at Canghe Li's shop, and those with quick minds were thinking about how to find a way to work for the Li family after the New Year.
A busy year is coming to an end; this is Yan Qingqing's fourth year here.
Overall, she didn't disgrace the transmigrators. Although she didn't achieve any great feats, she at least worked her way up from being penniless to having a car, a house, savings, and status.
That day, Yan Qingqing was nestled on a soft couch eating fruit. Eating cool fruit by the stove was a kind of enjoyment for her.
Ru Xue came in and reported, "Madam, His Highness Prince Chen and Miss have returned."
Yan Qingqing said without even raising her eyelids, "What, that girl has had enough of being wild outside and is finally willing to come back?"
As soon as Yan Qingqing finished speaking, a little dumpling jumped into her arms.
Yan Qingqing, afraid that the stove next to her would burn her, quickly reached out and stopped her small body.
Yan Qingqing scolded helplessly, "All you do is act crazy all day long, you don't act like a girl at all."
Jinxiu has been in the capital for many days now, and I haven't seen you at all. Aren't you afraid she'll leave you?"
Li Xiangyang has recently become obsessed with that big, silly bird. She has sent people to fetch it several times, but they have failed to bring it back.
Li Xiangyang snuggled closer to Yan Qingqing and said, "I'm back now, it's all Brother Mo Chen's fault."
If she had let Xiao Hei come home with me, I wouldn't have stayed so long.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Mochen touched his nose. Well, it was all his fault.
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