What Xiaoxi wanted Su Wenyue to value was that she would resolutely carry out the things she ordered, even if she didn't know the reason and had doubts in her heart. When Xiaoxi heard Su Wenyue say this, she knew that there must be a reason why the lady did this. Since the lady didn't want to say more, she didn't ask. Anyway, the lady was so powerful, she would not go wrong if she did what the lady ordered.

"I will obey Madam. There is one more thing I need Madam's permission for. I want to clear a piece of land at the westernmost end."

"But what's the use?"

"I want to build a house on that piece of land and raise some livestock. We have so many sweet potatoes planted in our land. The old and inedible sweet potato vines can be used to feed livestock. The peeled corn cobs can also be ground into powder to feed livestock, so there will be no waste. Nowadays, everything is expensive to buy outside. Isn't it cheaper to raise them ourselves than to buy them outside at a high price? Besides, when those soldiers who retire from the army come here, they will have something to do, so they won't be idle and waste our food. It's killing two birds with one stone."

After all, Xiaoxi had been to the manor before, and had really learned a lot of skills that could be put into practice. This was a very good idea, and Su Wenyue agreed very much when she heard it. She even had experienced things in her previous life, so she felt even more deeply.

During the famine of the past two years, due to the shortage of food, she lived in Sikong Mansion at that time. As Sikong Ling's "favored concubine", her three meals a day were also quite frugal. Later, when the most difficult times came, eating meat became a luxury and she could only eat once every few days. Although there was suspicion that the mistress took the opportunity to deliberately deduct money, it also showed that the situation at that time was not optimistic, not to mention the ordinary people, whose lives must have been even more difficult.

Not to mention the famine in the next two years, even now, it costs a lot to buy livestock, unless you raise them on your own farm. Ordinary people can't even get enough food at home, so where would they get food to feed the livestock?

"This is a good idea. Xiaoxi is becoming more and more capable. Just do as you say. We can leave a larger place and raise more animals. We have more people." Su Wenyue fully affirmed Xiaoxi's idea and told Xiaoxi to just go ahead and do it. If he had any ideas, he could just say them out. Although Su Wenyue knew more things because of her experiences in her previous life, she was not as good as Xiaoxi in this aspect. She was not very proficient in farming and could only express her general ideas and direct the people below to do it.

"Don't worry, madam. I will definitely get things done properly." Xiaoxi knew that the madam always trusted her, so she encouraged herself even more to do her best and not let the madam down.

The master and servant discussed some things about the arrangements for the retired disabled soldiers after they arrived. As they were talking, someone came in and reported that a woman wanted to see Su Wenyue.

"Who is that woman?"

"I asked her, but she refused to tell me, saying that she would tell me when she saw the lady."

Su Wenyue frowned slightly after hearing this. Although she didn't know who this woman was, she was very rude. It was the most basic courtesy to introduce one's identity when visiting the host. The other party acted like this, which showed that she didn't take her seriously at all and was even provocative.

Seeing Su Wenyue frowned, the servant said, "That woman is dressed gorgeously and has many servants with her. I'm afraid she is not a lady from an ordinary family. She looks very arrogant and I'm afraid she is not someone who is easy to get along with. Madam, do you want to see her?"

"Now that you mention it, I really want to meet her. Xiaoxi, go and welcome her in. I want to know who she is." Su Wenyue has never been someone who is afraid of trouble, especially when a woman comes to her house and obviously looks like she is looking for trouble. This aroused a sensitive nerve in her. She subconsciously felt that this matter was related to Han Yu.

"Yes, I'll go and welcome the person in right away." It was hard not to think too much in such a situation. Xiaoxi had obviously guessed something and walked out with a fighting spirit on her face. She wanted to see what kind of woman dared to challenge the lady!

Zhou Yao was waiting at the door with a few servants, and she was already a little impatient. When she saw that Su Wenyue did not come to greet her in person, but sent a maid out, her face became even uglier. She was just a merchant's daughter, and she dared to neglect her! She did not think that she did not report her identity at all, so what reason did she have for Su Wenyue to come out to greet her in person? Even if she reported her identity, she had no qualifications. She just thought highly of herself and felt good about herself because she was the niece of the city lord's wife.

The maidservant beside Zhou Yao knew her young lady well. She knew what she was thinking by looking at her young lady's expression. She pointed at Xiao Xi with an arrogant look on her face and said, "Madam Han is really making such a big show. She only sent a maidservant who is not up to the standard to greet our young lady. Doesn't she take the people in the City Lord's Mansion seriously?"

Xiaoxi had only heard about it just now, but now she saw with her own eyes the behavior of the master and servant, which was even more excessive than what the servant had described. Especially the lack of respect for her wife in their words, which was really too arrogant. Xiaoxi was very angry.

However, Xiaoxi is no longer the Xiaoxi of the past. Although she is still a little impatient, she has been tempered by experience. Although she is furious, she can calm down. Especially since the other party is relying on the City Lord's Mansion to make matters happen and she doesn't know what his identity is. She is a little afraid and dare not offend him easily, so as not to cause trouble for her wife.

"I don't know who this young lady is. The concierge didn't make it clear who the visitor is, so my wife sent this servant here." Xiaoxi wanted to find out the identities of the master and servant before she could act. She looked about the same age as the city lord's only daughter, but when Liu Xinru came with Liu Xiu that day, she took a glance at her and she was clearly not the same person as the woman in front of her. Could it be? Xiaoxi already had some guesses in her mind, but she had to ask for clarification.

"How dare you, a mere maidservant like you, ask about my young lady's identity? Just go in and let your wife come to greet you in person. Otherwise, don't blame me for not reminding you. This is Peicheng. If you offend the people in the City Lord's Mansion, you will suffer the consequences." The woman called Young Lady still didn't say anything. It was the maidservant beside her who expressed her opinion on her behalf. She came here to cause trouble for Su Wenyue in the first place. She wanted to show Su Wenyue a warning, so naturally she couldn't be polite.

Unless the city lord and his wife come in person, even if it is the city lord's only daughter, the lady cannot come to the door to greet them personally. Even if they temporarily take refuge in Pei City, the lady is still the general's wife. What's more, the so-called young lady mentioned by the maid is not the city lord's only daughter. Where does her arrogance come from?

There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!

Xiaoxi thought so, still looking respectful: "As a servant, I am not qualified to ask about the identity of this young lady, but not everyone can see our lady. If you don't want to explain your identity, I'm sorry."