By then, every household in Chijia'ao will surely be well-off.
Indeed, the little aunt is truly a blessing to the people of Chijia'ao.
With my aunt around, everyone feels at ease.
At that time, Qiao Shi, who had just finished resting, had just opened her eyes and sat up when the voice of the eldest maid came from outside.
"Madam, are you awake?"
Before she could even reply, Chunxi peeked into the inner room.
Seeing that she had already gotten up, he quickly summoned several maids to come forward and serve her.
After she was dressed, she took a letter out of her sleeve pocket.
"Madam, as you instructed, the letter has been sent to the master."
Oh, and the master also sent a letter back.
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Qiao frowned and immediately pulled out the letter to read it as soon as she reached out to take it.
Her husband, Lao Zheng, left home this morning to attend to official business, and said he wouldn't be back for a while due to his busy schedule.
He would never send a letter home unless it was something important.
With these thoughts racing through her mind, Qiao quickly read through the letter in three lines at a glance.
After reading it, she folded the letter and instructed Chunxi, "Prepare the carriage to go to the Zhong family!"
Chunxi was Qiao's maid who grew up with her since childhood, as well as her dowry maid and confidante.
He naturally knew that the Zhong family his master was referring to was the second branch of the Zhong family, which had now moved out of the ancestral home.
Hearing this, he nodded repeatedly and left in a hurry.
Mrs. Qiao stood there for a while, then went to her private study and then to the accounting office.
When she came out of the accounting office, her face was even more solemn.
When Chunxi returned and saw her expression, her heart skipped a beat for no reason.
"Madam, the carriage is ready."
Qiao nodded and walked out, and Chunxi quickly followed.
Once inside the carriage, she cautiously asked, "Madam, has something serious happened?"
Qiao Shi had never hidden anything from Chunxi.
She crossed her left arm over her chest, rested her chin on her right hand, and gazed at Chunxi with a melancholy look.
After the carriage started moving, she lowered her voice and said, "The master just wrote that the situation in Wuning Prefecture is very serious."
The imperial court is now encouraging men and women of marriageable age to get married. Once the imperial decree is issued, they must complete their marriages within a month.
These people included servants.
Chunxi, you've been with me since I was little, and even though you're three years younger than me, you're already in your early twenties.
I originally thought that if you didn't want to get married, it would be good for you to stay by my side as my aunt.
But now, I can no longer protect you. I'm wondering who would be the best person for you to marry.
Or, if you find something suitable yourself, that's fine too.
I have already prepared your dowry. At that time, your status as a slave will be lifted, and you will marry in the name of my sworn sister.
Chunxi, having been by Qiao's side, knew a lot of things.
Upon hearing this, one can immediately discern the underlying negative meaning.
Her face turned deathly pale. She steadied herself and, after a long while, asked:
"Madam, does the cooperation we discussed this morning with Miss Chi still stand?"
Mr. Qiao had obviously taken this into account, and immediately nodded in agreement.
"Yes, what she has now can help the Qiao family get through this difficult time. Moreover, it can even help them move forward a few steps."
Chunxi pursed her lips and after a long while said, "Madam, there are many eligible young men in Chijia'ao."
At my age, the only man I can find who has never been married and whose family is decent is a young man from Chijia'ao.
Chi Yu was a lucky girl who also protected her people.
If I could marry into that family, my life wouldn't be too difficult.
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