In the sheds on the shore, many carpenters are rushing to make wooden engineering components.
The finished parts were continuously delivered to the lakeside for installation. All the craftsmen worked together seamlessly, and the project progressed very quickly.
Li Guang was extremely busy, as he had to instruct carpenters on how to make components for pavilions and towers, and also direct craftsmen to install facilities along the lake.
Meng Yaoyao wasn't idle either. She and a few attendants boiled water in a nearby wooden shed, brewed tea after the water boiled, and then sent the tea to the construction site after it cooled down.
The temperature at the construction site was very high under the direct sunlight, and several people kept boiling water to barely keep the supply going.
Upon seeing Zhao Xian, Meng Yaoyao immediately stepped forward and performed a curtsy.
"Greetings, Lord Shaofu." Meng Yaoyao greeted him warmly.
Seeing this, Zhao Xian quickly spoke up:
“We’re all family now, young master, you’re still so polite. Don’t be like that in the future. Just call me Brother Zhao, like Li Guang does.”
“Okay, Brother Zhao. Li Guang told me that he fled here and would not have survived to this day if it weren’t for Brother Zhao taking him in. I will work hard with Li Guang to farm and repay Brother Zhao.”
Upon hearing this, Zhao Xian couldn't help but laugh. He thought Meng Yaoyao was very genuine.
Upon seeing Zhao Xian, Li Guang walked over, wiping the sweat from his face as he went.
Meng Yaoyao immediately poured Li Guang a cup of tea and handed it to him. Li Guang picked up the tea and drank it in big gulps.
Meng Yaoyao held a damp cloth and kept wiping Li Guang's sweat.
True feelings are revealed in the smallest details. Seeing this, Zhao Xian was very happy. With Meng Yaoyao's care and attention, Li Guang's life had gotten back on track.
While drinking water, Li Guang introduced the construction of the pavilions and towers to Zhao Xian.
Because the building is located by the lake, the foundation must be solid; only with a solid foundation can safety be guaranteed.
Zhao Xian nodded. Li Guang was right. In the future, many people will come to the lake to admire the lotus flowers, which will place strict requirements on the quality of the project. Therefore, we must be careful during the construction.
Looking at the bustling construction site, Zhao Xian recalled the scene of the second phase of construction in the village.
Many villagers set up temporary stalls there, which not only earned them money but also provided convenience for the craftsmen on the construction site.
The villagers knew that construction was underway here, but no one came to set up stalls, which might be related to his status as a sixth-rank official.
With that thought in mind, he bid farewell to Li Guang and Meng Yaoyao and returned to the village.
Zhao Xian did not go straight home, but instead headed towards Chen Chunni's house.
Old Master Chen was sitting at his doorstep when he saw Zhao Xian coming over. He immediately came out to greet him and was about to kneel down to him.
Zhao Xian quickly stepped forward and helped Mr. Chen up.
"Sir, you're too kind. I've come to visit you. How are you feeling these days?"
"Thank you for your concern, Lord Shaofu. I am much healthier than before. You are a benefactor to our family."
A few months ago, government officials came and told us that the robbery case from a few years ago had been solved, the robbers had been arrested, and the thirty taels of silver that had been stolen had been sent over as compensation.
With the thirty taels of silver recovered, the family finally had hope for the future, and the grandson's mother used the money to buy a shop.
In the future, the three of them can do some small business, or rent out the shop and collect some rent.
With a shop, I'll have food to eat and won't go hungry. Even when I'm buried in the ground, I won't have to worry.
Mrs. Chen and her two daughters were cooking in the kitchen when they heard a commotion outside, so they went out to check.
Upon seeing that it was Zhao Xian, Madam Chen instructed her two daughters to kneel down and kowtow to him.
Zhao Xian quickly helped Chunni and Erya up, and was very happy to see that the two had obviously grown taller.
The family ushered Zhao Xian into the house and they started chatting. They learned that Chen wanted to send Er Ya to school.
After buying the shop last time, there was still some silver left. After some consideration, Madam Chen decided to send Er Ya to school.
The family was too poor. Chunni was the older sister, and the old man in the family was getting old and needed someone to take care of him, so they had to leave Chunni at home.
Zhao Xian came today, and Chen wanted Zhao Xian to help her send Er Ya to school.
Zhao Xian nodded. For a family like theirs, it was already quite an achievement to be able to send one child to school, so he agreed and prepared to help them find Master Lin.
Next, Zhao Xian told them about the construction site by the lake, suggesting that if they wanted, they could go there to sell snacks or drinks and earn some extra money.
Ms. Chen was overjoyed when she heard this and immediately decided to set up a small stall there the next day to sell some food and drinks.
The next morning after breakfast, Zhao Xian went to Old Master Chen's house again, preparing to send Er Ya to Lin Fuzi School.
At this time, Ms. Chen had already prepared some jelly and herbal tea, which she was going to take to the construction site by the lake to sell.
Zhao Xian went over to take a look. Judging from their appearance, these snacks looked pretty good and should be popular on the construction site.
With these jelly noodles and herbal teas, Meng Yaoyao's burden of boiling water can be reduced, and the Chen family can also earn a little money.
"Your Excellency, how about two coins a bowl of cold noodles and one coin a cup of herbal tea?" Madam Chen asked.
Zhao Xian nodded and spoke.
"The price is not high, cheaper than what's sold in the village. There are many craftsmen on the construction site by the lake, and their income is quite good, so a few coins are nothing to them."
The temperature at the construction site is very high in the afternoon, and there's a great demand for jelly and herbal tea. You need to make a lot more.
Zhao Xian's words pleased Chen very much, and she said:
"Then I'll send the jelly and herbal tea over first, and let Chunni sell them at the construction site. I'll go home and continue making them, and then go sell them in the afternoon."
If you can make and sell out both the jelly and herbal tea, you can earn over a hundred coins a day.
Zhao Xian nodded and said:
"That's settled then. Construction has already started, so you can go now."
I'll take Er Ya to Master Lin's school to get her enrolled first. Afterwards, you can send Master Lin 100 jin of rice as Er Ya's tuition.
"Yes, thank you, Lord Shaofu. I'll have someone deliver the rice over later," Chen said gratefully.
With things settled here, Zhao Xian led Er Ya toward Master Lin's school.
Er Ya is already 7 years old this year, which is the right age for her to go to school. There should be quite a few girls her age at Lin Fuzi School.
Er Ya was a little nervous at this moment, which is normal. It's normal for a child to be a little nervous when meeting their teacher for the first time.
As Zhao Xian walked, he talked to Er Ya, telling her that in the school, she must listen to the teacher, get along well with the other children, and study hard.
Er Ya can use what she has learned to teach Chun Ni, so that her older sister can also learn to read and count.
Er Ya was very obedient and nodded seriously.
The two soon arrived at Master Lin's school, where children were already starting to go to school.
Although it wasn't time for classes to start yet, the children sat down and started reading as soon as they arrived at the school, and their clear reading voices could already be heard.
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