Chapter 134 Return to Town to Find Treasure
Ye Mingzhu just nodded and asked, "Is it the same as before when you enter the city?"
Ye Feng shook his head: "Now you need to bring your household registration to enter the city, and you must leave the county before the evening hour. In the past few days, guests at the inn must state their purpose before they can check in."
To sum it up in one sentence: make it clear why you are here, and don't go to the county town without a reasonable reason.
After listening to him, Ye Mingzhu let him go.
After a while, Wu Jiang came again, shouting: "Boss, someone from the next village has been arrested."
Ye Mingzhu was startled. Ye Feng had just said that nothing was wrong. "Have you found out why?"
"He said he knew the man who caught fire at the Lantern Festival." Wu Jiang said this even though he himself didn't believe it. If someone was arrested just because they knew someone, then there would be too many people arrested.
Ye Mingzhu didn't know what the level of case handling was like in ancient times. She could only restrain the people in the village and tell them not to go out during the next few days. If there were government officials, they should try to cooperate and avoid conflicts.
The people should not fight against the officials. This saying was vividly demonstrated in ancient times.
At this time of year, nothing was happening in the village. The news that someone had been taken away from the neighboring village was soon known to the people in the village. For a time, everyone was in a panic. From time to time, some people would come to Ye Mingzhu's yard to peek, and some would go to ask Wu Jiang about it.
Wu Jiang had no good solution and could only try his best to comfort her.
Seeing that everyone was becoming increasingly panicked, Ye Mingzhu called Mo Xing over.
"Mo Xing, do you know how to knit?"
Mo Xing nodded subconsciously: "Yes."
"I'm going to gather all the women in the village together, and you can teach them how to knit, no matter what kind."
Ye Mingzhu remembered that the cloth shop in the town would sell some lace. She thought of gathering all the women in the village together to make lace, which would not only make money but also save them from having to think too much.
As for the men, they all went to the hillside to cultivate the land. Although it was a little far from the hot springs, it was warmer than outside and they could also grow sweet potatoes.
In order to prevent herself from thinking too much, Ye Mingzhu also helped them weave.
Within two days of editing, Jiang Hongyu came with a happy look on his face: "Everything is fine in the county now, let's go home."
After hearing this, Ye Mingzhu felt much more relaxed and couldn't wait to go home.
Knowing that everything was fine, the women who gathered together to make laces sped up their work significantly. Someone even asked her loudly how she was going to sell the laces.
Ruan Linlin has been accompanying the women on the farm in making lace these two days. Her mood has obviously stabilized a lot and she has a smile on her face.
"No need to bother, boss. Let's fight for two more days, and then I'll take you to the county to sell it."
Not to mention that the women were all silent, Ye Mingzhu was a little surprised: "You want to take it to the county to sell it?"
"Yes, we are close to the county town, so it is convenient to sell things there. Now that the weather is cold and everyone has nothing to do, it is a good opportunity to make more silk threads and sell them for money."
Ruan Linlin had watched his father do various businesses since he was a child, and had also worked in a pawnshop. He knew that small business was the most profitable.
"If you want to sell silk brocade, why not go to the cloth shop and see if there are any scraps of cloth? Buy some and make some hair ornaments. They will definitely sell well during the New Year."
Ye Mingzhu had seen large bags of rags in Jinxiufang. They were worthless, but if she sold the hairpins, she would make a profit even if it only cost a few cents.
Ruan Linlin's eyes lit up: "I'll go to the county town tomorrow to take a look."
Ye Mingzhu reminded her: "If you go to the county town, take Ye Feng and the others with you. The recent incident in the county town has just passed, so you must be careful."
Ruan Linlin said without hesitation: "Then I will take Ye Dian with me tomorrow. He can also help me carry things."
In the wind, rain, thunder and lightning, Ye Dian was the oldest, more than ten years older than Ruan Linlin. He had been eating well during this period and had grown a lot stronger. Ruan Linlin felt that there would be no misunderstandings if she went out with him.
Ruan Linlin, who has experienced a marriage, is now much more mature.
Jiang Hongyu stood next to Ye Mingzhu and listened to her arrangements. After everything was arranged, they set off.
Ye Mingzhu was a little surprised: "It's already past noon. If we leave now, it will be evening when we get to town."
Jiang Hongyu glanced at her helplessly: "Have you forgotten that we have a house in town? The things in the house are almost all bought. It's no problem for us to stay here for one night."
Ye Mingzhu felt that something must have happened, and Jiang Hongyu seemed to be anxious for her to go back.
Wu Jiang and Wu Yue had already arrived, and Aunt Mo brought over some food.
After going through some things together, everyone's feelings seem to have deepened.
Ye Mingzhu waved to them and got into the carriage driven by Jiang Hongyu.
After leaving the village and walking for a while, Ye Mingzhu sat on the shaft of the cart outside.
"Did something happen at home? Why are you so anxious to call me back?"
Jiang Hongyu didn't expect Ye Mingzhu to be so perceptive. He nodded and said, "I asked someone and they said the new county magistrate will check every village, town, and farm near the county seat. I don't think it's safe for you to stay in the farm."
"Also, there have been a lot more boats at the dock lately. They don't look like they're pearling or fishing. Every day when I get off the boats, they're usually empty. I'm afraid something might be wrong, so I'd better go back early."
Ye Mingzhu was not interested in the affairs of the county town. It was too far away and probably would not affect her. However, the inexplicable appearance of the ship always made people feel strange.
"Is it only found in our village?"
"I asked around. Besides our village, there are also docks in town. Some aren't docks, but just beaches. There are also strange ships there."
Jiang Hongyu had specifically inquired about it. He always felt that something was going on, so he took a special leave to pick up Ye Mingzhu. He could only feel at ease when she was by his side.
Ye Mingzhu thought about it over and over but couldn't figure it out. Pinggu Town is close to the sea, and many people make a living by pearl diving and fishing. But these are all worthless little things, so why would outsiders come all the way here?
"Let's stay in town for the next few days. I'll go get Mom and Yun'an tomorrow and come back the next time I have a day off."
Jiang Hongyu let Ye Mingzhu get into the carriage. He sped up and returned to Pinggu Town before dark.
Jiang Hongyu first went to the carriage shop to return the carriage, then took Ye Mingzhu to a restaurant for dinner before returning to the house they bought.
Although it has only been a few days, the whole house is very different from when they first bought it.
The room was fully furnished, even the bed was made with bedding.
"You have been prepared for this." Ye Mingzhu said with a smile.
"I had nothing to do these days after work, so I bought these things. If you don't like any of them, you can change them later." Jiang Hongyu took Ye Mingzhu to look at all the newly bought things in the house.
The two have been together for so long that Jiang Hongyu has a good understanding of Ye Mingzhu's preferences. The things he buys are all in line with Ye Mingzhu's aesthetic tastes, and she is very satisfied.
Although she had been sitting in the carriage for the entire afternoon, Ye Mingzhu was not sleepy at all. She looked at the dim courtyard under the moonlight and gave Jiang Hongyu a sly smile: "Are you interested in treasure hunting?"
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