In the following days, the village chief was helping the Jiang family find workers to build their house, while also negotiating prices with brick and tile vendors.
Finally, the construction was scheduled to begin on the 28th. Jiang Yue's family of five had to move all their "valuable" belongings to the old house before construction started.
As for the old house, with the father-in-law's approval, neither the eldest nor the second wife had any objections.
In this way, Jiang Yue successfully moved her belongings back to the old house, to the north wing where the original owner of the body had lived.
"Third sister-in-law, time was short, so your second sister-in-law and I could only manage to clean the house when we had a spare moment. It's just that no one has lived here for a long time, so it smells a bit musty. I'll fumigate it with mugwort later."
As always, Madam Zhou extended goodwill to her gentle and polite third sister-in-law.
"Oh, thank you for your hard work, sister-in-law."
Jiang Yue nodded, accepting the other party's kindness.
Just then, Xiao Zhou came in carrying the finished clothes. Seeing her sister-in-law there, she gave a slight smile and then said to her third sister-in-law:
"These are clothes that Mom asked me and my sister-in-law to help make. There are six sets in total. My sister-in-law and I will each make one set. Remember to let Da Niu, Er Gou, and Qing Yun try them on later."
Jiang Yue took the clothes and gestured for her second sister-in-law to sit down and talk.
"I can't sit down anymore, I still have to cook. I'll talk to you for now, you can talk to your sister-in-law for a while."
Xiao Zhou shook her head. Although she didn't dislike her third sister-in-law as much as before, she still felt a little awkward around her.
"Wait, we agreed that a set of clothes would cost ten copper coins. I'll give my second sister-in-law thirty copper coins first."
Jiang Yue kept her word and called back her second sister-in-law who was about to leave.
Then she went to her dowry chest, counted out sixty copper coins, and divided them in two, giving one half to her eldest sister-in-law and the other half to her second sister-in-law.
"I can't accept this!"
When Ms. Zhou saw the money, she hesitated for a moment.
Jiang Yue forcefully stuffed the money into the two who wouldn't budge; she was straightforward and didn't like hiding things.
You have to be responsible for what you say!
If you say you'll pay, you mean you'll pay!
So he shrugged and said to himself with a self-deprecating smile:
"You've all seen my skills before. The stitches are so big they could leak a coin. I'm embarrassed to sew clothes because I'm afraid people will laugh at me."
Besides, every single garment sold in town is hand-embroidered by skilled seamstresses, and they're ridiculously expensive! I'm not going to waste my money on that!
It's all thanks to my two sisters-in-law who were willing to put aside past grievances and help me make these clothes. You have to accept the labor fee, otherwise I'll feel embarrassed to ask you for help again in the future.
"By the way, sister-in-law and second sister-in-law, I'll have to trouble you to mend two sets of clothes for me and Cao'er as well, the price is the same."
As Jiang Yue spoke, she rummaged through the box and pulled out some fabric. Her tone was sincere, unlike the original owner's arrogant and haughty manner, which made people uncomfortable.
My third sister-in-law has changed; she has clearly become better!
The three sisters-in-law exchanged a smile, then Little Zhou took the fabric and assured them:
"Third sister-in-law, don't worry, my sister-in-law and I will definitely make your clothes look beautiful!"
Then realizing something was amiss, he quickly changed his words:
"Keep the stitches dense."
She almost forgot that her third sister-in-law was a widow, and widows shouldn't wear overly bright or flashy clothes...
"Alright, then we'll have to rely on Second Sister-in-law."
Jiang Yue didn't care at all; a simple style was fine. She had no intention of remarrying!
"Woof woof woof~"
The sound of Xiaobai calling came from outside, sweet and gentle, not fierce at all.
Grass and Little Stone are about the same age, at a playful age. They were chasing Little White all over the yard, bursting into laughter every now and then...
When Grandpa Wu saw this, his heart almost melted.
Lunch was exceptionally plentiful; Jiang Yue delivered the meals without any hesitation.
This directly improved the Wu family's meals; there was visibly more meat and vegetables, and the rice was much softer...
Although it's a communal meal, and the rice and oil can't be prepared according to individual preferences, the large number of people makes it lively and the food tastes better.
In the eyes of the elderly, their grandchildren are always number one.
Meat and vegetables are first served to the grandchildren, then the sons, then the daughters-in-law, and finally the parents.
Looking at the atmosphere of the old house, Jiang Yue gradually understood why, despite the original owner's terrible behavior, the people in the old house remained loyal to the third branch of the family...
Those above should follow suit, and those below should set an example.
Filial piety comes first; this is an eternal truth!
After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, Old Master Wu took advantage of the presence of his family to discuss something.
He wanted to clear out a piece of land and grow medicinal herbs with his third son's wife.
If it succeeds, the family will have an additional source of income; if it fails, consider it a trial run.
Wu Dalang and Wu Erlang exchanged a glance, then both nodded, agreeing with their father's approach.
To be honest, the brothers also realized that relying solely on their family's land, even if they worked themselves to the bone all year round, it would only be enough for the family to eat.
If you want to save money and make money, you have to be willing to try!
Previously, my family didn't have this connection, and no one was there to guide me.
Now, they have witnessed the changes in their third sister-in-law.
If even a weak woman can make money, what are these grown men still hesitating for?
One word: Do it!
"Third sister-in-law, what kind of medicinal herbs do you want to plant? When can you get the seeds?"
Wu Dalang asked, "Last night, my wife was discussing Da Shi's marriage with me."
Three years ago, when their eldest daughter got married, most of their savings were gone, all so that their eldest daughter could have a better life in her husband's family.
Now it's Da Shi's turn; he can't let his son suffer.
Making money is his biggest worry and his most pressing thought right now!
“Brother, I have reached an agreement with the manager of Huichuntang. As long as it is a medicinal herb in the contract, we can grow it. After the harvest, I will process it and sell it to Huichuntang. They will buy it according to the market price.”
Jiang Yue explained that the medicinal herbs that Huichuntang needs are available in every season. You could say that after planting one batch and harvesting it, they would plant another type of medicinal herb, ensuring a continuous and endless supply!
Even if Huichuntang can't handle this volume in the future, she can find partners in other towns or even other prefectures!
If all goes well, Wujia Village might become the most famous medicinal herb village in the surrounding area in the future!
"If there's a contract, then they'll harvest exactly how much we plant, right?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Dalang's eyes lit up. If that were true, then the piece of land his father had cleared out was far too little!
"Brother understands correctly, that's how it is."
Jiang Yue nodded and continued:
“I am Old Wu’s wife, and I would never harm my own family. To be honest, we built the house to find wives for Da Niu and Er Gou, but this has also cost the children’s father’s pension. What about future expenses, wedding gifts, and living expenses? Every single one of them will cost money.”
"One should not have the heart to harm others, but one should not be without the heart to guard against others." She said this in order to dispel the people in the old house's grudges and suspicions about her.
Once the pension is used up, it will be gone. What will the three families rely on to survive then?
Naturally, they grow medicinal herbs and sell them to Huichuntang!
If she wasn't confident, would Jiang Yue have done something so thankless and exhausting?!
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