An Gui, An Ji, Qing Shan Qing Feng... The group was deeply moved and immediately said, "Thank you, Yi Ren. We will definitely learn from this lesson and never make the same mistake again."
Actually, it's not really their fault. The villagers knew a little about her family growing potatoes. She hadn't intended to hide it, but since the potatoes hadn't been harvested, her family didn't reveal much about the specific yield or value of the potatoes.
Since Lord Liang had long harbored designs on her, he would eventually send someone to find out about the potatoes. No matter what, he would still forcibly take them. In the end, it was because she was too dazzling and had attracted people's attention, and her status was too low.
This time, she's determined to teach those people in Kyoto a lesson; her family isn't one to be bullied!
Song Anxin took up her pen and began her tearful lawsuit.
Meanwhile, at Lord Liang's home.
As soon as Lord Liang arrived home, Madam Liang rushed over.
"Master, Master, there is a letter from the master. Huang'er went to your study for a while and accidentally knocked over the documents on the table. This letter was hidden in the corner of the bookcase and was only found by the servants when they were cleaning today. Please take a look quickly so as not to delay the master's business."
Huang'er is the youngest son of Lord Liang and Madam Liang. He was born late in life and was spoiled rotten by Madam Liang.
Lord Liang quickly opened the letter, which stated that Lady Hui had won the Emperor's favor and was granted the rank of Fifth-Rank Lady, ordering him to stop his actions. The letter also questioned why he had not informed the Emperor about Lady Hui's successful seed soaking and yield.
Lord Liang suddenly felt dizzy and lightheaded. As a military officer, he had no interest in such agricultural matters, and recently he had been so focused on the potatoes that he hadn't paid any attention to the harvest. It turned out that his master had already told him to stop; if he had seen that letter earlier, he wouldn't be in this situation today.
Lord Liang was so angry that veins bulged on his face, and his fists were clenched so tightly that he almost tore the letter apart.
"You, you bunch of useless bastards! Huang'er, why did you let Huang'er into my study? If he's there, I'll beat him to death!"
Madam Liang was startled and hurriedly said, "Master, why are you so angry? Huang'er didn't do it on purpose. If you want to kill him, then kill me first. I can't live without Huang'er."
Madam Liang squeezed out two drops of cat urine, intending to use her usual methods of crying, making a scene, and threatening suicide to protect her most beloved youngest son.
Lord Liang trembled with rage. He laughed coldly, "Haha, fine, then my whole family can die! Anyway, we're all doomed." He angrily shoved Madam Liang aside, "You foolish woman, get out of my way!"
Lord Liang stormed off, feeling like he was about to explode with anger.
Mrs. Liang was pushed to the ground, her face covered with two drops of cat urine, and she looked completely bewildered.
The master had never been so angry with her before, let alone pushed her to the ground. Even if she was stupid, she knew that something terrible must have happened, thinking of the things her master had said.
She scrambled to her feet in a panic and rushed after him, crying, "Master, Master, wait for me! What happened? Tell me, Master..."
The next morning, Grandpa Qi and his group set off to return home. They had brought a lot of things when they arrived, and they also left with a lot of things, such as fans, chili peppers, snacks, salted duck eggs, and some dried goods from the village. Song Anxin had arranged for them all.
"Don't worry, Lady Hui, we will definitely present the items to His Majesty properly."
Eunuch Qi already knew the importance of the potatoes and other grains on the cart, and he truly admired Huiyi. His face became even more respectful.
"Then we'll have to trouble you, Eunuch Qi. You've come all this way to bring us good news. Here's some money for everyone. Thank you for your hard work, Eunuch Qi and everyone else."
Song Anxin stuffed two bulging money bags into Eunuch Qi's hands. One was for Eunuch Qi, and the other was for the group of people who came to distribute.
Eunuch Qi immediately smiled broadly. This Huiyi was capable, humble, and knew how to conduct herself, which truly made him happy.
He said, "Thank you, Huiyi. We'll be leaving now. There's no need for you to see me off. Please take good care of yourself."
Eunuch Qi boarded the carriage, and more than a dozen carriages slowly drove out of Linjia Village, disappearing into the distance amidst billowing dust.
After seeing off Eunuch Qi, Song Anxin and Lin Fengnian took their hoes and went to the fields to continue harvesting potatoes. Although one of them had been promoted and the other had been granted an official position, their lives remained largely the same.
After the potatoes are harvested, the white fungus also needs to be harvested and dried. The wood ear fungus of the Linjia Village collective industry has been cultivated round after round, and the scale is getting bigger and bigger. Apart from the wood ear fungus that is usually sold, the rest is all dried into wood ear fungus.
Song Anxin thought it was time to expand sales channels. Currently, Ningdu County and Heyang County are the two main sales counties. People from other counties also bring goods there, but the circulation is still relatively small.
She needs to make sure that businessmen throughout Liuzhou, including those outside Liuzhou, know about their products, not just in the nearby counties.
Song Anxin wrote furiously by lamplight that night, and went to the county government office the next day.
"Huiyi, how can you have so many wonderful things in your mind? No wonder Lin Xuezi is so outstanding. I truly admire you."
Inside the county government office, Master Fan held a business plan titled "Liuzhou County Specialty Products Exhibition," his eyes shining with admiration.
Song Anxin smiled and said, "I didn't come up with this for the development of our county. I just thought about it and it came to me." She continued, "These are not only products from our county, but also products from nearby counties. I believe that all the county magistrates will be happy to have their county's products participate in this event."
Strengthening the circulation of local goods is essential for a county's economic development to flourish, which in turn leads to higher tax revenues – a significant achievement in itself.
Moreover, an official must have his own family behind him, and within the family, there are people specifically in charge of business. These business people also have their own circles. In order to achieve better results, they will definitely ask these business people to carry out publicity, so that many places will know about this special product exhibition.
"Haha, Huiyi, your idea is truly brilliant!" Yan Shuping immediately understood Song Anxin's meaning, his eyes filled with admiration and joy. "The county will definitely do its best to hold this exhibition. My clerk, please send invitations to the nearby county magistrates later."
Song Anxin felt relieved. Magistrate Yan was quite reliable and a man of action. In the following days, Song Anxin was busy running between home and the county. She had proposed the specialty product exhibition, and the county officials would naturally ask her about many things they didn't understand. The county merchants would also ask her for advice on exhibition experience.
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