"Sister, you don't know, the government imports grain seeds from other prefectures and sells them at a higher price than we do. After the crops are harvested, the price they pay for the grain is even lower than ours. But how can the common people dare to go against the imperial court? They can only be forced to buy the seeds that the imperial court imports from other prefectures."
"As for our seeds, they were all sold by our workers who went to impoverished areas to provide assistance at the same time."
Hu Jiu, Doumiao's husband, who had been silent until now, spoke up: "You have done a great service to the Zhou family, and I don't want you to suffer any losses, so all the profits from the seeds that can be sold have been given to you."
Fang Qing was shocked.
Therefore, all the income she received each year was pure profit; the Zhou family didn't take a single penny.
Fang Qing looked at Dou Miao, who lowered her head and remained silent.
Hu Jiu gripped Doumiao's hand tightly and continued, "I shouldn't be telling you this, but the family business has almost completely failed in the past two years. My mother and grandfather are always worried. For the sake of our future, I have no choice but to shamelessly come and ask for your help."
The children playing and laughing outside couldn't improve the atmosphere inside.
Fang Qing frowned as she looked at the bean sprouts.
Why are you only telling me about something this big now?
She still spent that money with a clear conscience, donating money and setting up charitable halls, while the Zhou family suffered continuously.
"Mom and Grandpa said that you're not having an easy time either..."
A few years ago, Fang Qing and Zhao Shi'an were marginalized by the court, and Zhou Ning and the others probably thought they were having a hard time and didn't want to trouble her.
Fang Qing pressed her temples, momentarily speechless.
"Sister, don't be angry."
"I'm not angry, I just feel sorry for you. You should have told me about this sooner."
No wonder I saw the family of three riding in a simple carriage when we entered the city. Although their clothes looked new, they were from two years ago.
And my little nephew.
Given how much the Zhou family dotes on their child, how could they possibly allow the child to dress so simply?
Fang Qing felt even more guilty.
"I'll handle this."
Fang Qing asked the kitchen to prepare food.
"Eat first. We should fill our stomachs before talking about anything else."
After they ate, Fang Qing asked the tailor to come and take their measurements to make clothes after the children woke up in the afternoon.
"Sister, this is such a waste. They brought clothes."
“What’s the waste? It’s almost a holiday, and everyone at home is making them. My parents’ family will also have someone come and take their measurements later.”
After taking the measurements, Fang Qing had someone from the jewelry shop bring some jewelry to her door, and she selected some pieces for them.
She always wanted to make it up to them.
After a busy day, Zhao Shi'an didn't return until Fang Qing was almost asleep.
Zhao Shi'an, reeking of alcohol, walked to the bedside and tried to kiss Fang Qing, but Fang Qing pushed him away.
Who did you have dinner with today?
"Your Majesty, after discussing the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet and the envoys' homage, you invited me to stay for dinner and some wine. Was the taste too strong?"
"No."
"Then I'll go wash up, you go to sleep first."
Zhao Shi'an went to wash up, and half an hour later he came back after drying his hair. Fang Qing was still awake.
"What's wrong?"
He then realized that Fang Qing's mood was off.
"Did you know that Doumiao and her family of three came here?"
"They've arrived today? I thought it wouldn't be until the Mid-Autumn Festival."
Upon hearing his words, Fang Qing sat up abruptly.
"I told you yesterday they would arrive today, where did you hear me?"
I get angry very quickly.
Zhao Shi'an was stunned.
"Sorry, I've been a bit busy these past few days, I was a little confused..."
"Yes, you're busy, so busy you've forgotten you have a wife at home! Is this how you live? Leaving early and coming home late, I'd rather live with a rock!"
Fang Qing had never gotten angry with him about this kind of thing before, and Zhao Shi'an thought she wouldn't care, after all, she was always different from others.
It turns out that Fang Qing also needs his company.
"sorry."
He tried to touch Fang Qing, but Fang Qing slapped his hand away and angrily lay down with her back to him.
Zhao Shi'an had never seen Fang Qing so angry before.
He quickly softened his attitude and moved closer.
"Qing'er, I've been quite busy with the handover lately, but things will be better after the Mid-Autumn Festival, I promise you."
Fang Qing ignored him, but his hand on her shoulder was not pushed away.
"Qing'er, don't go to sleep angry, it's bad for your health. Are you going to get up and beat me up?"
Fang Qing rubbed her eyes hard.
She knew that Zhao Shi'an was only busy for a short period of time, but she was in a bad mood today. She had been waiting for Zhao Shi'an to come back early so that she could discuss the matter in Yuzhou with him, but Zhao Shi'an came back so late and didn't take her words seriously. She couldn't control her temper.
"Oh my baby, why are you crying? I'm sorry, you should hit me. I know I was wrong, and I'll definitely come back to be with you earlier next time."
Zhao Shi'an turned Fang Qing's shoulders and kissed the corner of her eye as he spoke.
Fang Qing pushed his face away.
"Who's your baby? Get out of the way."
"Who else could it be but you? Are you still angry?"
Fang Qing snorted.
"Don't be angry anymore. I was just feeling wronged. I waited for you until so late last night to hear about Doumiao coming today, and you still forgot? How am I supposed to feel?"
"I feel like you don't care about me anymore, and I even suspect that you're seeing someone else."
Zhao Shi'an quickly covered her mouth.
"Don't say things like that. I would never betray you, even if it meant my death. It was my fault for making you feel wronged. I was such an idiot for not even remembering what you said."
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