And what's more, the old clan chief said that if things are arranged properly from now on, we can plant two crops a year! That means next year's harvest from the fields will be four times what it used to be!
How could the villagers not be in an uproar? How could they sleep?
I'll have to laugh myself awake that night!
The key point is that all of this is simply because the Tian Kuang family gave up those three mountain peaks!
It's like a windfall!
Xiao Youran was also amused. Sure enough, getting rich through demolition compensation is something that has never changed from ancient times to the present.
However, she also knew that without Wen Yuanbai's intervention, how could the imperial court have been so generous with such favorable relocation conditions?
The imperial court is generous; Sanyang Village cannot be stingy!
The village chief and clan head, the seventh son of the Yun family, cautiously negotiated with the Ministry of Works officials with a forced smile, meaning that he would absolutely obey and cooperate with the relocation, but could the time be postponed for two months? After all, the whole village needed to build new houses, and it wouldn't be possible to do so in less than one or two months. It was impossible for hundreds of people to all go to relatives' houses for lodging, or they would be subjected to countless scornful looks. Moreover, it was a year of famine with shortages of food and clothing, and every household was having a hard time.
The key point is that the villagers are reluctant to part with the corn they planted before the Lunar New Year, saying that it will be ready for harvest in May.
And what about the potatoes planted in March? Can we wait until after the harvest before turning over the soil?
The official was quite reasonable, after all, the Ministry of Works still needed to produce a large number of mining tools and processing equipment, arrange transport vehicles and routes, logistical support, and so on, which also took time.
As for the potato fields, the higher-ups have given instructions that they are an important crop related to the national economy and people's livelihood, and must not be damaged.
The official readily agreed and even specifically instructed that these potatoes were a valuable commodity and should be carefully taken care of.
Yun Laoqi was completely bewildered. He, a farmer, had never even seen what unearthed potatoes looked like. How could you have?
Both parties reached an agreement, and everyone was happy.
The newly designated land chief led his people to inspect the site and was very satisfied. Having previous experience working with Zhao Family Village, they quickly reached an agreement to rebuild the instant noodle workshop in a valley between the new village and Zhao Family Village. The villagers of both villages were overjoyed.
The Yun family was overjoyed and, with their bags full, moved directly into the large house they had been promised in the county town.
Right now, the whole family, young and old, is happily cleaning inside and out.
Originally, Su Shi had been planning to rent a courtyard after Yun Manwan's wedding, but now she was even more delighted. She hadn't wanted to live alone in the county town with her daughter in the first place. Now, the whole family could live together!
Madam Yun was extremely pleased.
A few days later, the brand-new plaque with the words "Yun Mansion" was slowly hung up. Old Madam Yun, along with her three daughters-in-law and a group of grandchildren, nieces and grandnieces, stood outside the house watching this scene, and their eyes couldn't help but redden.
Back then, the Yunhou Mansion in the capital city also displayed the two characters "Yun Mansion," which were personally inscribed by the old Marquis Yun.
Although the font is different now, and the gate is much smaller than the original Marquis's mansion, everyone was overjoyed and wept tears of happiness, feeling a small but certain joy after all the hardships.
Who could imagine that just six months ago, they were on the verge of starvation and in despair?
Old Madam Yun looked at Yun Tiankuang, Yun Tianzhi, and Yun Tianjiao, and said sternly, "The Yun family's business will be handed over to you. How high you can rise will determine how far the Yun family can go. Do you understand?"
Yun Tiankuang immediately pulled his younger brothers down to kneel down, "Yes, Grandmother."
Madam Yun then pulled the Su mother and daughter over, saying, "These three—mother and son—are all our benefactors. Although Chen-ge'er isn't here, from now on, you must protect them as if they were your own family. Do you understand?"
Zhou stepped forward with a smile and took Su's arm. "Mother, look at what you're saying. We've long considered them family!"
They naturally knew how the Su mother and son had brought a glimmer of light into their dark despair, and then brought about earth-shattering changes.
Xiao Youran suddenly said in a clear voice, "Grandma, in just a few years, the Yun family will return to the capital."
Madam Yun laughed heartily, "Little Youran has truly spoken to our hearts! Thank you for your kind words, thank you for your kind words!"
The Yun family members all thought that Xiao Youran was trying to comfort them.
However, Xiao Youran was thinking about whether she should go back to Kyoto first and make a breakthrough.
With my great-aunt's situation settled, my mother no longer harbored suicidal thoughts, and my brother safely arrived at Guigu Mountain, writing back to say he had passed the test.
Judging by the timeline, I reckon... my scumbag father and his stepmother's eldest daughter must have been born by now, right? Hmm... the 100-day celebration... is next month?
Of course, the child was born at full term, but to cover up their previous scandals, they must have already come up with a pretext for premature birth...
Hehehe, shouldn't we get ready to go back to the capital and vent our anger for our mother?
One of the reasons why my mother died young in her previous life was probably that she came to understand the shameful things my scumbag father did with that princess.
Moreover, by this time, Princess Qingping, the daughter of Prince Rong, should have already returned to the capital. And her scumbag father's family, thanks to Prince Rong's patronage, should have moved to the capital as well?
So she turned and went inside. She pleaded and begged, using the excuse that there was a problem with the restaurant she co-owned in the capital, and finally convinced her mother and great-aunt. Three days later, she and her mother set off back to the capital.
Of course, before that, she had to say goodbye to her senior brother, Da Bai.
So she skipped and hopped to the next room.
It turns out that Senior Brother Da Bai's courtyard in the county town was right next to the Yun residence, and he had already moved there a few days ago.
Wen Yuanbai was helping Nan Zhuo practice walking slowly when he heard Xiao Youran's decision to return to the capital. He pursed his lips and said only four words, "Have a safe journey."
Xiao Youran stepped forward and gave her senior brother a big hug. "Senior brother, I'm only going back for a little while. I'll come back to see you after I teach that scumbag dad a lesson and avenge my mom!"
Anyway, my great-aunt and the others won't be able to return to Kyoto for another two years, so I can still come back if I want to.
Hmm... After venting my anger for my mother, and with my scumbag father's family not in Dingzhou, maybe my mother will be willing to come home? My maternal grandfather and uncle's family should also go back and see what's going on.
Wen Yuanbai nodded, hugged the little girl in his arms again, then let go of her, took out a gold medal from his sleeve and handed it to her, "If you encounter someone with really great power, just show this, and no one will dare to make things difficult for you."
Xiao Youran took it and saw that it was the Xuanwang Mansion gold waist token that he had shown to Magistrate Feng last time.
She said with a grin, "Oh, thank you so much, senior brother! Now I finally have a chance to bully others! Hehe~"
Wen Yuanbai said calmly, "I will send someone to escort you."
"Mmm!" Xiao Youran happily said goodbye and left.
Nan Zhuo exclaimed excitedly, "Master, Miss You Ran has returned to the capital, we should go back too!"
Wen Yuanbai helped him sit down slowly, but remained silent for a long time.
Nan Zhuo's expression slowly changed from excitement to disappointment...
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