Eunuch Xu did not stay to celebrate the New Year. He had to rush back to report to the emperor. He only stayed in Sangluo City for three days before returning with his men.
After seeing off Eunuch Xu, Xia Tian began to prepare for the New Year.
It’s almost the end of the year, and Shen Nian is still busy.
The tax grains such as potatoes collected earlier, especially potatoes, were so large in quantity that it took a lot of time to make them into potato flour or other easy-to-store products.
"Brother Shen, can you sell me some of your potato flour? I'll convert it into silver so I can open a potato flour shop."
Xia Tian saw that Chen Nian was a little worried, so he gave him some advice.
There are many delicious foods that can be made from potatoes. Although Chen Nian and the others are trying their best to make potato flour, the potato flour must be consumed and cannot be left in the warehouse to go bad.
"A potato noodle shop?" Shen Nian thought about it for a moment and thought it was a good idea. "It would be great if it could be opened."
Most people's families grow potatoes, but there are also many families who do not have land. If this potato flour is sold outside, the business should be good.
"Actually, you officials can also find someone to open a shop yourself. As long as the prices are fair and the accounts are clear, it should be better."
Xia Tian thought about the 1970s and 1980s when supplies were scarce. The supply and marketing cooperatives that were opened at that time should have been more convincing to the people as long as they were managed properly.
Shen Nian’s eyes lit up, they had never thought of this before.
If a store is opened in the name of the government to sell finished products made from tax grain, and then the money is used to buy other grains that are easy to store, it can be considered as helping the government solve some problems.
In order to eliminate corruption and other problems, we still need to come up with a charter.
After all, what they were selling was the tax grain collected by the court, which belonged to the national treasury and could not be used at will.
"I need to discuss this matter with Lord Cao and the others before deciding." Shen Nian also thought it was feasible, "But this matter must be reported to the emperor first and then it can be carried out after the emperor's approval."
Xia Tian nodded. This was ancient times after all. If tax grain was arbitrarily diverted for other purposes, the punishment could be death.
Shen Nian stopped teasing the child and took Mu Feng directly to the governor's office.
"Brother Shen, it's getting dark. Let's discuss it tomorrow!" Xia Tian quickly stopped him.
He looked at Mu Feng, who had been following him around since the earthquake, and felt a little worried.
Chen Nian didn't want to waste time. He now felt that Linzhou was like a city in ruins, with a lot of things to do.
I wish I could spend all twelve hours handling official business.
But seeing that Xia Tian seemed to have something to say, he simply sat back down.
"Okay, listen to Madam." Shen Nian smiled and joked, "Madam, do you have something to say?"
"I have something to say." Xia Tian pulled Shen Nian to sit down.
Seeing Mu Feng still standing nearby, he asked him to sit down as well.
"Mu Feng, when will you come to me to propose marriage?" Xia Tian rolled his eyes at Mu Feng. This guy hasn't made any movement since he said last time that he liked Ningxue.
Although I am too busy because of the earthquake, shouldn't I still pay attention to my own affairs?
At least propose the marriage first!
Mu Feng didn't expect the lady to be so direct without any preparation, and his face immediately turned red.
Shen Nian was also stunned, and when he reacted, he immediately asked curiously, "Who does Mu Feng like?"
This guy is so tight-lipped that he doesn't even know anything about it.
"Let him speak for himself!" Xia Tian raised his chin slightly and pointed at Mu Feng.
Mu Feng avoided looking at Shen Nian, embarrassed.
Shen Nian frowned, "Tell me quickly, who do you like? Only after you tell me can my wife and I make the decision for you!"
Xia Tian also stared at Mu Feng.
Mu Feng hesitated for a while, and finally mustered up the courage to speak out.
"This is Miss Ningxue, who is beside Madam Xinyue!"
After saying that, he quickly lowered his head, embarrassed to look at the two of them.
Ningxiang, who was about to come in with a bowl of brewed tea to serve tea, heard a few people talking outside the door. She quickly looked around and only breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that there was no one else.
It was not convenient to go in with the tea bowl in hand, and I was afraid that others would hear what we were discussing, so I stood guard at the door.
When Chen Nian heard that Mu Feng was interested in Ning Xue, he didn't say anything.
Xia Tian waited for a while, and saw that the master and servant had finished their words, but there was still no movement for a long time. He suddenly felt a little disappointed.
She had shown it so obviously, but these two people still refused to comply and begged her.
Is he waiting for her to take the initiative to ask Ning Xuexu to go away?
Mu Feng saw that his master didn't say anything and his wife just stared at him. He felt a little unsure. He knelt on one knee anxiously, clasped his fists and said anxiously, "Madam, I sincerely want to marry Miss Ningxue. Please make the decision, Madam."
Xia Tian secretly breathed a sigh of relief. This silly boy finally said it.
"I can make the decision, but I need to ask Ningxue's opinion first. If she agrees, I won't make it difficult for her."
Xia Tian spoke in a serious tone, like a mother-in-law who was about to marry off her daughter.
After saying this, she felt like laughing because she knew Ningxue would definitely agree.
"Mu Feng, why don't you thank your wife quickly?" Shen Nian saw Mu Feng standing there motionless and couldn't help but remind him.
I wonder where this kid's usual cleverness has gone?
When this happens to me, I feel like a fool!
Mu Fengjing pondered this reminder and quickly said, "Thank you, Madam!"
Xia Tian rolled his eyes, "Get up now!"
It would be really difficult for both the master and the servant to take the initiative.
It’s better not to beat around the bush and just say it directly!
Ningxiang listened to what they said before she lifted the curtain and entered the house.
"Ningxiang, go call Ningxue over." Xia Tian ordered.
She already knew what Ningxue was thinking, so there was no need to hide it now. She could just ask directly!
It's just a formality.
Ningxiang hurried out to call Ningxue.
She was happy for Ningxue from the bottom of her heart that she could get what she wanted.
"Ningxue, Madam wants you to come over for a moment."
Ningxiang went to the side room and saw Ningxue embroidering something on the kang. She snatched the thing from her hand while talking.
It was not Ningxue's turn to be on duty today, so she took off her shoes and got on the kang early.
Ningxue got off the bed, put on her shoes, and was about to go out. Ningxiang held her back, smoothed her messy hair, and then let her go out.
Ningxue didn't know what was going on. She just thought that the lady wanted to see her for something, so she didn't pay much attention and went in directly.
When she entered the house, she saw the prince and Mu Feng were there, and finally understood why Ningxiang had smoothed her hair just now.
Ningxue walked in with her eyebrows lowered and greeted Chen Nian and Xia Tian before she said, "Madam, are you looking for this servant?"
Xia Tian waved to her, "Come here quickly, I have something to ask you."
Mu Feng saw Ningxue coming in, took a quick glance at her, and quickly turned his head away.
When Ningxue came up to her, she took her hand and whispered the reason in her ear. Finally, she whispered, "Just nod your head if you agree."
Ningxue glanced at Mu Feng, nodded with a blushing face, then quickly lowered her head and turned around.
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