Chapter 200 Goodbye, I'm a Wife
Xu Qingye nodded.
"That's right."
"Then do I need to report to the government? I heard that land tax will be collected soon." Song Yuntang asked.
"When I get to the county, I'll just tell Lord Zhu and he'll ask someone to register it."
Xu Qingye walked behind her, and from time to time he would raise his hand to push away branches that she had not noticed, to prevent them from getting caught in her hair or scratching her skin and clothes.
Since Xu Qingye would help her solve it, Song Yuntang could rest assured.
"When Tu Shi has some free time, I want him to open up a few acres of wasteland on the farm. Hua Jian Zui will open soon, and we need to grow some vegetables to provide food."
As she spoke, she stopped and looked back at Xu Qingye.
"By the way, if you go to the county town at the end of the month, you and I..."
The two of them are now climbing up the mountain.
Song Yuntang walked in front, standing much higher, just at eye level with Xu Qingye.
Xu Qingye had been pushing the branches above her head, and they were already very close to each other. When she turned around, their noses were less than an inch apart and they almost bumped into each other.
Xu Qingye remained calm and composed from beginning to end.
Song Yuntang, on the other hand, was so nervous that he even forgot to speak.
"Do you want to go to the county town with me?" Xu Qingye asked without trying to avoid him.
Song Yuntang quickly took a step back and turned his eyes to the side.
“I have this idea.”
Xu Qingye didn't ask any more questions. "Okay, okay, but you might have to work harder after you get there. Come with me to find a yard."
Song Yuntang didn't expect Xu Qingye to agree so quickly.
"Don't worry, I'll be back as soon as I find the yard. I won't delay your studies."
Xu Qingye took her hand, cleared the branches and bushes in front of her, and led her forward.
"You can stay in the county town if you want."
Song Yuntang looked at the hand held by Xu Qingye, with the corners of his lips slightly raised.
Although they had only been together for a few days, and although Xu Qingye had never made his presence felt in front of her, she seemed to have gradually gotten used to having this man around her.
I can’t say I like it very much, but it makes me feel at ease.
The chickens bought yesterday adapted well to the mountains. They were running all over the mountain, chirping happily. After Song Yuntang looked at them one by one, he thought it was about time, so he pulled Xu Qingye down the mountain.
When passing by the woodshed, he also mentioned the matter of land reclamation with Tu Shi.
The fields around Zhuangzi are in a good location because they are close to Cile Town. Not only are they sold at high prices, but most of the fields belong to wealthy families in the town.
Unless those families encounter misfortune, they generally will not sell it to others.
In a few days, the yams she ordered will be delivered from Dongming Village. The existing dry land on the farm is only enough to grow yams and pepper seedlings.
If you want to grow vegetables, reclaiming land is the best option.
The two men left the village on foot instead of driving a mule cart.
Song Yuntang handed the mule cart to Qiao Da and Qiao Er, and asked them to continue collecting grain.
The grain output this year is already pitifully low, and most of the grain that every household can sell has been sold. After this harvest, it will probably be difficult to get more grain next time.
At present, a total of 400 dan of grain has been harvested, plus the 50 dan of rice rewarded by the court, which is enough to support Zhuangzi and Huajianzui and get through the next two years.
But Song Yuntang always felt uneasy. Who knows what the harvest will be like next year?
In this age of material scarcity, having food in your hands is the only reassurance.
She squeezed the two hundred taels of silver notes given by the Lin family in her purse and decided to go directly to the grain shop after finishing her work in the town.
The place with the most food is still the grain shop.
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When the two arrived at Taoxia Pavilion, it was just past noon.
"How dare you come!"
Caiping stood at the door of Taoxia Pavilion, looking at Song Yuntang with an expression full of arrogance.
Song Yuntang glanced at her.
"I have made an appointment with your shopkeeper, why don't you dare to come?"
Cai Ping raised her chin proudly, "Leave now if you know what's best for you. You will not have a good ending if you dare to deceive my master!"
This country bumpkin really takes every opportunity to climb up the social ladder.
Song Yuntang looked at her and said with a sigh, "She is pretty, but it's a pity that she doesn't have a good brain."
"What nonsense are you talking about!"
Caiping was about to step forward to argue with Song Yuntang when a voice came from the direction of Taoxia Pavilion.
"Miss Song, it's really you!"
Wang Hongxuan, who had been waiting in the backyard of Taoxia Pavilion, came out to greet them in person.
When she saw Song Yuntang's combed hair and the tall man beside her, she was slightly stunned, clasped her fists and said, "Congratulations to Madam Song on your wedding. Who is the man next to her?"
What a pity.
I thought I had a chance.
But I didn't expect that when I saw her again, she was already married.
On second thought, it wouldn't be bad to be allies in the future.
Song Yuntang smiled generously and introduced, "This is my husband, Xu Qingye."
Perhaps it was because he had taken on the heavy responsibility of the Wang family. Although we had only not seen each other for a few days, the young man had become more calm and steady than the last time we met.
Wang Hongxuan nodded to Xu Qingye and made a gesture of invitation in the direction of Taoxia Pavilion.
"Let's go talk in the backyard."
Caiping, who was standing at the door, was a little surprised when she saw this and hurried forward to ask.
"Sir, do you know her?"
Wang Hongxuan glanced in her direction calmly.
"how?"
Cai Ping lowered her head and said, "Nothing. I just think that she is a woman from a peasant family. How can she make something as good as Yujun Pavilion? Don't tell me that she is here to deceive you. I hope you will be careful."
Looking at her expression, Wang Hongxuan suddenly frowned and looked at the shopkeeper beside him.
"Is this how you treated Miss Song when she came here before?"
The shopkeeper was extremely terrified.
"I hope you can understand. The last time Miss Song came, she was made difficult by Miss Caiping. Miss Caiping is a maid sent by the master. She is always stubborn. I have reminded her many times to treat every guest who comes into the shop well, but she doesn't seem to obey my instructions and still does what she wants. I really have no choice."
Wang Hongxuan looked around at the other girls in the shop.
"Is what Shopkeeper Yun said true?"
The few of them looked at each other and nodded cautiously.
The little girl named Yulan, who was specifically asked by Song Yuntang to receive him last time, stood up and recounted in detail everything that happened when Song Yuntang came last time.
When Wang Hongxuan heard this, his face darkened.
Song Yuntang was his benefactor. If it weren’t for her, the cause of his mother’s death would still be unknown!
Seeing this, Caiping cursed these women in her heart and then became panicked.
She knelt down in front of Wang Hongxuan.
"Sir, I am innocent. I have worked diligently in Taoxia Pavilion over the past year and have never made any mistakes. I am standing up to remind you today for your sake."
She said, pointing at Song Yuntang.
"Just think about it, she is a lowly person who comes from a farmer's family and has never used any good things before. How could the pills of Yujun Pavilion be made by her? That is a good thing that even Wan Qingsi in the county may not be able to have!"
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