Chapter 462 463. Going Back
The secret report from Zhou Shixiong was also sent to the palace at full speed.
Hua Shunming dismissed his attendants and for a while he remained in the study, tapping on the table and saying yes repeatedly.
These are the soldiers of the Rong Dynasty. If he really handed over the country to those weaklings, he, the emperor, would have to endure a lot of humiliation.
Now the military power is in the hands of his trusted people, and these civil servants can only show off their eloquence in the court. If the entire court had not needed to run, he would not hesitate to show off his eloquence with them.
Thinking of these people, he suddenly sneered, "I really hope they can still lead the team this time."
Turning over the second memorial, Hua Shunming couldn't help but stroke his chin with his hand. The beard that had just grown out was a bit prickly.
"It seems that Gu Wenheng really has some skills. He is somewhat different from those scholars."
The more Hua Shunming looked at it, the more surprised he was. He didn't expect that Gu Wenheng was such a hidden talent and had stabilized Lucheng so quickly.
Especially the drawings of these farm tools. Just for this reason, he, as the emperor, should be rewarded.
What the entire Rong Dynasty lacks most now is food. If the people can plant more land and have surplus food, he won't have to worry.
Holding the memorial in his hand, Hua Shunming paced back and forth in the study excitedly. He felt that the moment that might change the country's destiny had come.
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This winter, Jin Qianqian made a lot of money.
Looking at the money she had just received, Jin Qianqian suppressed the excitement in her heart, finally not wasting this winter.
The soap workshop alone brought her an income of more than 20,000 taels from sulfur soap, and several Tianfu restaurants brought her nearly 30,000 taels.
These two payments alone were enough to cover her previous expenses for purchasing the Tianfu Restaurant.
Together with the income from the glass and mirrors that Bai Jinglie sent her before the New Year, the 50,000 taels of silver made her financially well-off all of a sudden.
"Madam, I asked several escort companies, but no one is going to Lucheng recently."
Jin Qianqian sighed. This was the only thing that bothered her recently.
It has been a long time since there has been any news from Lucheng, and no one is sure. Even the caravans traveling back and forth are unwilling to take the risk.
"Then wait a little longer. I guess there will be news from the master soon."
Jin Qianqian's guess was correct. As soon as the road thawed, Gu Wenheng sent someone to send a letter home. Even if he took the official post, the journey was so long that it would take some time.
She forced herself to cheer up and said, "It's been a long time since I've been back to the village. The sun is shining brightly today, so let's go back and take a look."
After hearing this, Lichun went downstairs to make arrangements immediately. It had been rainy for several days, and it was time for his wife to go out and relax.
Gaoling Village is particularly busy today. They had received the letter from Gu Yi a few days ago. According to the distance, they should be able to reach home in a few days.
It was only when Jin Qianqian arrived in the village that she found out that the old ladies were helping out at the ancestral hall.
She looked at the two little girls standing in front of her, at a loss as to what to do, and was speechless.
She didn't like Li Chuncao and Li Chunya, whom Li Cuicui kept by her side, very much, but she didn't hate them either!
But these two people always look timid when they see me, which makes me hard to like them.
Seeing their appearance, she had no intention of going in, so she simply took everyone directly to the village ancestral hall.
Because of the tofu shop, the villagers now have some money in their pockets, which they use to buy land and renovate their houses.
As we walked along the way, the whole village was clean and tidy, and the brick houses were pleasing to the eye.
When they saw them appear in the village, everyone greeted them warmly.
Jin Qianqian could always address everyone by their correct name every time she met them. She didn’t know that this small gesture of hers made everyone feel more at ease.
"Seventh Brother's wife, why are you here today?" Liu Liu, who was standing nearby watching the fun, came over immediately.
Jin Qianqian, "I haven't seen you for a while. It seems like you've gained some weight."
"Isn't it?" Liu Liu happily turned around on the spot. "I never thought that I would gain weight in my life. Do you think I look plumper now?"
Jin Qianqian: "...There are many beautiful ones like this."
At least he isn't as skinny as before. Maybe he's recovered from the winter.
"I was just saying that. My face is plump and I feel happy just looking at it." Liu Liu said with a smug smile, "This winter, your fourth brother didn't let me work in the kitchen and even found a woman with good cooking skills. I have been free now and my appetite has improved, so I have gained weight."
Jin Qianqian heard the bragging in her words and her expression immediately became a little embarrassed.
It seems that Fourth Brother has complained privately more than once that Fourth Sister-in-law’s cooking skills are really not that good.
Unexpectedly, he is so smart that he has quietly secured a good benefit for himself. I just wonder what the fourth brother will look like now that the fourth sister-in-law has gained weight?
When she saw the Gu family again, she almost couldn't hold back her laughter.
They have become plump and white after a winter. It seems that they have made a lot of things this winter.
"Seventh brother's wife, you are here." Li Cuicui, who received the news, also walked out of the ancestral hall.
Thanks to Gu Wenheng's official position, Li Cuicui was allowed to enter and leave the ancestral hall to help. This was also a kind of recognition and honor for her, so Li Cuicui ran extra hard these days.
Jin Qianqian was about to walk over to help her, but Li Cuicui dodged her before her and said, "I'm covered in dust, don't come near me.
You haven't been home for a while, so today is a good time for our family to get together."
She was just thinking whether the seventh brother's wife came back this time to say goodbye?
After all, the snow has melted, and she had agreed to go to Lucheng before.
Jin Qianqian naturally had no objection, "Are you done with things here? How about we go back and wash up?"
Li Cuicui, “It’s all done, it’s just some dust sweeping, and the rest we just have to wait for them to clean up.
Why didn't the two kids come with us today?"
"How can I leave them behind? These two guys have been making a fuss all the way and are now tired. I'll let them rest at home for a while." Jin Qianqian answered the old lady while nodding and greeting the people next to her.
"Gu Yi sent a letter," Li Cuicui said to Jin Qianqian in a low voice when there were no outsiders around, "If you have found the escort agency, leave as soon as possible, or take the child to live in the capital for a while."
Jin Qianqian looked at her in confusion.
Li Cuicui then explained in a low voice, "They may arrive in a few days, but they will have to perform rituals for a long time. As descendants, Luo Luo and the others will have to kowtow and kneel behind them.
Although it is spring now, it is still so cold. How can the two children bear it? "
(End of this chapter)
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