Chapter 182: Expecting More
Daohua discovered that this year her family received many more Dragon Boat Festival gifts than last year, and some families she had never had any contact with even sent gifts.
In recent days, Mrs. Li has been busy for a long time every day returning gifts. Daohua, who was with Mrs. Li, was also forced to be busy.
The day before the Dragon Boat Festival, Daohua was helping to sort out the gift lists of each family in the main courtyard when she saw Mrs. Li suddenly hurried in from outside.
"Mom, it's so sunny, why are you in such a hurry?" Daohua put down the gift list, quickly poured a cup of cold tea and handed it to Mrs. Li.
Madam Li was indeed thirsty. She raised her head and drank the tea clean. She gave the cup to her daughter and said to Ping Tong and Ping Xiao in the room, "Quick, find the new clothes you made for the master."
Daohua was curious: "Mom, is father going to meet guests?"
Madam Li shook her head and searched for other things Yan Zhigao usually used while speaking: "I'm not meeting guests, I'm going out."
Daohua followed Madam Li closely, asking, "Where are you going?"
Madam Li: "The Governor General has invited your father to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival."
Daohua: "Governor, Xiao Yeyang's uncle! What did he ask father to do?"
Madam Li paused as she packed her things, then turned to look at Daohua and said with a smile, "The winter wheat your father planted on the government farmland has been harvested, and the yield is very high."
Hearing this, Daohua's face lit up with joy: "Really? Is it going to be promoted soon?"
Madam Li shook her head. "I don't know. Your father has already submitted a memorial. What we will do next depends on the higher-ups' decision."
Daohua didn't ask any more questions, sat back down and continued to sort out the gift list.
Anyway, the grain seeds have already come out and will definitely be promoted.
After sorting out a few pictures, Daohua turned around and looked at Madam Li: "Mom, our watermelon planting is doing well. You can recommend it to Dad. If it can be promoted in Xingzhou, it can also help the people increase their income."
Mrs. Li's eyes lit up: "Yes, why didn't you think of this?"
Daohua continued, "And grapes. My father is the governor of Xingzhou. If he could create one or two specialties for Xingzhou during his tenure, I think the people would be grateful to him."
Mrs. Li had been traveling around with her two brothers since she was a child, so she was naturally well-informed. After hearing what Daohua said, she didn't bother to prepare anything, but lifted her skirt and walked towards the front yard.
Seeing this, Daohua shook her head and said in a very mature manner, "My mother is already such a grown-up, but she is still so impatient."
"Puff~"
Ping Xiao and Ping Tong in the room laughed when they saw her like this.
Wang Man'er, who was standing by, also smiled and said, "I finally know who your impetuous personality resembles!"
Daohua smiled and didn't mind: "I am my mother's daughter, isn't it normal for me to be like her?"
forecourt.
Madam Li told Yan Zhigao everything Daohua had said.
After hearing this, Yan Zhigao and Master Xiao in the room both had their eyes lit up.
"Did Daohua say all this?" Yan Zhigao was surprised. His eldest daughter's knowledge really surprised him.
Master Xiao smiled and said to Yan Zhigao, "Congratulations, sir, for having such an intelligent daughter."
Madam Li paused and said immediately, "That girl was just saying it casually. She's just a little kid, how could she know much? She just thinks the watermelons and grapes she grows are delicious and wants to sell as many as possible."
Hearing this, Master Xiao smiled and didn't praise him any further.
He understood what Mrs. Li meant and didn't want Miss Yan to become too famous.
Reputation is sometimes helpful, but sometimes it is a burden.
Yan Zhigao also understood what Madam Li meant and immediately said with a smile: "This girl just loves to make trouble. Okay, I know about this."
After Madam Li left, Yan Zhigao and Xiao Yeyang discussed the feasibility.
Master Xiao thought for a moment and said, "Sir, watermelons and grapes are both precious things. I'm afraid they will be difficult to grow. This matter cannot be rushed."
Yan Zhigao nodded: "Master, you are right. The most urgent matter is the grain. As for the other matters, they can be put off for later."
Master Xiao smiled and said, "Since the watermelons grown by the adults are so successful, I think the land in Xingzhou is suitable for planting. We can arrange for people to go around and inspect it first."
Yan Zhigao smiled and said nothing.
He knew that his uncle had bought some fields in several counties under his jurisdiction and planted watermelons on all of them. Whether the fields were suitable for planting would be known by looking at the harvest in July and August.
If he could really create one or two specialties for Xingzhou, promotion would be secondary. If the people could gain tangible benefits, his service here would not be in vain.
Thinking of this, Yan Zhigao suddenly sighed in his heart, his mother was right, the eldest daughter was indeed the lucky star of their family.
Just then, Master Lin walked in with a smile.
As soon as he heard that Yan Zhigao was invited by the governor to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, he immediately put down what he was doing and rushed over.
"Sister" Lin Shiye originally wanted to call him brother-in-law, but when he saw that Xiao Shiye was also there, he immediately changed his words and said, "Sir, I heard that you are going to the provincial government?"
Yan Zhigao frowned when Master Lin came in. "Cailiang, next time you come in, remember to let someone know."
Master Lin's face froze. Seeing Yan Zhigao's displeasure, his heart skipped a beat. He immediately leaned forward and said, "Sir, I will remember this next time."
Yan Zhigao nodded: "What can I do for you?"
Master Lin moved his lips, glanced at Master Xiao, who showed no sign of leaving, and said with a stiff upper lip, "I heard that Master is going to the provincial government, so I came to see if there's anything I can do to help."
Yan Zhigao glanced at Master Lin and suddenly realized that he had been too kind to Master Lin in the past, so that whenever there was something wrong, this man would dare to come to him directly.
"Well, I've decided. I'll take Master Xiao with me. After we leave, remember to keep an eye on the yamen. If anything comes up, come back and tell me."
Master Lin's mood darkened. His words were already so obvious. He wanted to go with them to the provincial government to see what was going on, but the master directly refused.
"Okay, I'm going back to the backyard to change clothes. Master Xiao, you should go get ready too."
"Yes, sir."
After Yan Zhigao left, Master Xiao turned around and left. Before leaving, he saw Master Lin standing there in a daze, and patted him on the shoulder: "This man, you must know your place. Don't be greedy."
Mr. Lin got a job in the yamen because his sister was the master's concubine.
Because of this relationship, he has been living like a fish in water in the yamen, and almost no one would bother him.
Logically speaking, having received such a benefit, he should have behaved himself and diligently assisted his parents. However, he was greedy and had to compete with the main wife.
What a big face!
Which of the three children of the main wife is not a dragon among men?
The eldest master of the Yan family might not do anything because of the friendship they had when they were young, but the fourth master and the eldest girl wouldn't care about anything.
If this guy doesn't know how to restrain himself, he will be dealt with sooner or later.
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