Chapter 757 The Good Thing of Money Making Money.
The conversation between the father and his two sons ended with Li Da Xiong giving Li Da Lang and Li Er Lang a light tap on the forehead.
"Don't worry, I've been drinking a dose of herbal medicine every ten days since my sixth child was born, and I've been doing this for over a year now."
Only your grandfather and second uncle know about the medicine preparation. I know you feel sorry for your mother, but she is my wife, and I feel sorry for her even more than you do.
After seeing Brother Li carrying a lantern out of the house, Brother Li Da and Brother Li Er quickly followed, wanting to escort Brother Li back to his house.
Brother Li waved his hand without turning his head, "Alright, I'm not so old that my eyesight is failing and I need you to take care of me. Take a break."
Rejected, Li Dalang and Li Erlang could only stand at the gate of the courtyard, bow and watch their elder brother Li walk away.
As soon as Brother Li blew out the lantern and placed it behind the door after returning to the house with it, he saw Sister-in-law Li looking over with curiosity.
Upon seeing Sister-in-law Li, Brother Li recalled the expressions of Brother Li and Brother Li Erlang, who seemed to want to speak but dared not, yet had no choice but to. A smile crept onto his lips, and Brother Li felt quite emotional, thinking how the children had grown up.
"Judging from your expression, is this a good thing?"
What did Dalang and Erlang say to you, their father? Why are they keeping it from me, their mother?
Brother Li picked up the bucket of hot water that he had just brought from the kitchen and said, "Come on, soak your feet, I'll massage them for you."
Sister-in-law Li took off her shoes and socks and sat on the edge of the bed. She put her feet into the wooden basin filled with hot water, but flinched because the water was too hot. Brother Li, who was sitting on a small wooden stool, saw Sister-in-law Li doing this and reached out to test the water temperature. He looked up and asked, "Is it too hot? Should we add some cold water?"
Sister-in-law Li nodded, and sure enough, after adding two ladles of cold water, the temperature was just right.
"You haven't told us what the children said to you yet?"
It's true, the children have grown up in the blink of an eye.
In another two or three years, our Tiger Head will be able to get married, and then I'll be a grandmother.
Brother Li was a rough man, his hands calloused from handling knives and arrows. His rough hands massaged Sister-in-law Li's soles, helping her relieve the fatigue of the day.
Listening to Sister-in-law Li's sighs, Brother Li recounted to her, little by little, what Brother Li and Second Brother Li had just told him.
"...The children have grown up and are afraid that I, as their father, will make you suffer. They would rather I take medicine than let you suffer."
They feel sorry for you, your mother.
Even if Sister-in-law Li had guessed, she never expected that Brother Li and Second Brother Li would talk about this matter privately with Brother Li.
My first feeling was a mix of sadness and emotion, but upon further reflection, I felt a little ashamed.
Afterwards, the couple chatted for a while about this, and then Brother Li used the water that Sister-in-law Li had washed to add some hot water to soak his feet.
Afterwards, the couple lay on the bed with their eyes closed and chatted about the funny things that happened when Li Dalang and Li Erlang were young.
The next day, Li Sanniang got up very early. Her vacation was over, and she had to rush out of the city to return to the drug rehabilitation center on the outskirts of Beijing for her shift.
Dewdrop is a kind-hearted girl. Yesterday, when Li San Niang took her out, she mentioned that she was leaving to go on duty. She only said, "Then Mother, bring Dewdrop some fruit to eat next time you have a day off."
Dewdrop had long understood that Li Sanniang had important business to attend to and would receive a salary so that she could buy sweets with the money.
Looking at Lu Zhu'er, who was still sleeping soundly in bed, Li's mother waved to Li San Niang, telling her to leave quietly.
As Li San Niang and Qiu Xiang entered the main courtyard with their medical kits, they saw Wu Qiao Lan and Bao Ya waiting inside.
"Third Sister, this is freshly cooked and still warm. Take it and eat it on the way."
Li San Niang took the small basket handed to her by Wu Qiaolan, opened it, and saw that there were seven or eight round boiled chickens inside.
"Qiaolan, Baoya, thank you."
Li San Niang and Qiu Xiang then got into the carriage driven by Lao Shi and headed towards Anhua Gate.
When the sun was high in the sky, the Li family welcomed a guest that no one expected.
Xing Yu brought her eldest son, Xing Dalang, to the Li family, followed by four servants, each carrying gifts in both hands.
Although Xing Yu had a close relationship with the Li family and frequent interactions with them because of Li San Niang, Xing Yu never took the initiative to visit them again, except for the time he came to pick up Xing Xiao Lang, who had been rescued by the Li family.
Usually, the steward or Xing Dalang would be sent to deliver holiday gifts, but this time Xing Yu came to the Li family in person, so he must have something important to discuss.
Therefore, Li Erxiong not only invited Li's father and mother to take the seats, but also called Li Dalang, who had not yet left the house.
Having already drunk two cups of tea, Xing Yu felt she had had enough time for pleasantries, and then looked at Mr. and Mrs. Li sitting at the head of the table: "To be honest, I've come here today to ask for your help."
A few days ago, the army outside the city returned, and I thought that Third Sister's eldest nephew, Li Dalangjun, should also have returned. I wanted to visit him as soon as possible, but I thought that since Li Dalangjun had not been home for a long time, he must be thinking of having a good talk with his relatives.
Therefore, he came to visit a few days later.
Xing Yu always had a smile on her face and spoke very kindly, flattering Li Dalang in every way, implying that Li Dalang was an ambitious young man who would surely have a bright future.
After listening to his kind words for a while, Li Dalang and the others understood that Xing Yu wanted to get some information from Li Dalang. He wanted to ask how things were in the city, especially since Li Dalang had his own information channels in the army. They wondered if he could get some different information.
Xing Yu's business was large, with shops all over the Tang Dynasty. Although the border town was not as prosperous as Chang'an, the Xing family still had business there.
That's the surface meaning, but how could Li Dalang not realize that a merchant as great as Xing Yu wouldn't need a soldier like him to provide information?
If Xing Yu really wanted to know something, their own caravan would be enough, or they could just spend some money to buy some information.
Therefore, Xing Yu's intention, hidden beneath the glacier, was to establish a relationship with Li Dalang, hoping that if Li Dalang made any progress in the future, the Xing family could receive protection or some benefits.
This is not surprising. Brother Li is a member of the Imperial Guard in Chang'an. It's not uncommon for merchants to know a few Imperial Guards and get information about whether they are patrolling or other minor matters that can be passed on.
Therefore, Li Dalang did not feel that Xing Yu's actions were inappropriate.
"...Therefore, this trade market will definitely be well-run, not only well-run, but also large-scale and long-lasting."
This battle terrified all the small countries and tribes in the Western Regions. They all agreed to our proposal for trade.
After all, trade is a win-win situation for both of us...
They talked for another quarter of an hour, and once the meaning was clear, Xing Yu moved on to the second matter.
"Third Sister told me earlier that she wanted to invest in a caravan. Now that the trade market is booming, if Uncle Li is interested, he can let me know. I have some experience in business and can guarantee a profit."
I also have to thank Third Sister for introducing me to Bai Ziyi and Bu Er in the past. It was through them that I got a lot of wool, which enabled me to sell wool sweaters in my shop.
"Third Sister helped me, so I'll help Third Sister. It's only right, only right."
Mr. and Mrs. Li exchanged a glance and thought about it. They realized that Li San Niang had indeed mentioned wanting to use her spare money to generate more money.
Then, Li's father said, "Thank you for remembering this, Young Master Xing!"
This investment is a major matter, and we must discuss it with our sons. Once we have made a decision, we will definitely come to visit us.
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