The skilled widow is busy farming

Chapter 98
"Oh, what do your aunt and others say? The Zhang family has given great support, but what do they want? Has your uncle mentioned it to your second brother in private?"

Xiu Niang tapped her fingers and began to think.

"The Zhang family likes my second brother very much, but it's a pity that there is no girl who is worthy of him. The Zhang family is very kind to my little uncle. They like our uncle and nephew, so they are willing to help more and support me. Maybe they like me." Brother, you are willing to win over one or two. According to my uncle, it is the power of the younger generation. Choose a few good ones to join your camp and consider the long term."

Brother Qun tilted his head and said, "It's as if you are willing to help the manager, relatives and friends, and you can give out favors without thinking. If you have a future, you will be picking up a treasure."

When Xiu Niang heard this, she pinched her son's nose and said with a smile, "Okay, my son understands a lot. It seems that your uncle and aunt have taken great care of you. You must be filial to your elders."

"Know, know."

Brother Qun was lying on Xiu Niang's lap, still like a child trying to compete with Brother Chun for his mother's mother.

"Whether this thing can be done or not, does your second brother have a letter to bring back?"

"Oh, I was so busy talking that I forgot to take out the letter. Dongzi, go get the letter."

Yu Dong was a boy chosen by Zhou Yi himself. The whole family was given a contract to sell themselves, so from now on he would serve him and run around in front of the group of brothers.

Yu Dong grew up in the capital. He has witnessed the affairs of officials and family members in the capital since he was a child. He is familiar with the situation and can help others.

"In reply to Madam, my surname is Yu Mingdong, east, south, west and east. You can call me Dongzi. The eldest master has given my whole family to the young master. From now on, I will follow the young master. My father and mother are taking care of things in the house. Now I will follow you. The second young master is busy with some chores in the house and the shop."

Yu Dong was very smart. He introduced himself first and handed the letter to Xiu Niang with both hands.

"Well, you have worked hard to take care of Brother Rui and Brother Qun. You will be rewarded for your good work during the harvest festival. They have forgotten it. I can't forget it here. When I come back, I will walk around the village and play with the children. I don't have much to do at home. .”

Xiu Niang doesn't care about this either. If she doesn't have a partner, her brother Qun doesn't have much demand now.

"Thank you ma'am."

Yu Dong took Yue'er's purse to reward him, thanked him happily and went out to play.

After reading it, Xiu Niang handed it to the elders to read.

"Grandpa, it seems that this family has almost said it. It's very warm over there. I can look at Brother Zhongrui. I'm talking about the eldest daughter in the family. She has younger brothers and sisters. I wonder if we should go back and have a look?"

"I have to go. I'll wait until Brother Heng comes back to settle the wedding before going to the capital."

Grandpa nodded repeatedly after reading the letter.

Li Jing was about to get married in Kaichun. The old lady from the Sun family was not in good health and was getting older, so she wanted to get married as soon as possible before I fell down, for fear of delaying the girl's youth.

If anything happens, the girl will have to observe mourning for three years.

"Sure, dad, let's go to the capital to buy property?"

"Buy it. Your Wenfeng is going to the capital to take the exam next year. It's impossible not to buy it. Buy the property first and then the house. Take it step by step."

Grandpa takes care of important things first.

"Zhong, I have the money."

The second uncle's second grandson, Li Wenfeng, is also about to take the last chance. Wenfeng has already been elected. He didn't go last time because he felt he didn't have a good chance. Xiu Niang asked him to wait for three years, and he would pass the test in one go. Only in the future can the official road start with smoother problems.

"Second uncle, I don't have enough money here. If you come across a good yard, buy it and you can pay me back later. If you miss it, you won't be able to buy a good one. The price will be different every year."

"Second Grandpa, what my mother said makes sense. We don't have to make such a clear distinction between families. This year, Uncle Er Qing also bought a yard in the capital. The price is several percent higher than when my mother bought it. It's right to buy it as soon as possible."

The group brothers also chimed in.

"It's so expensive."

"You won't be able to buy good positions in the future, and many officials live outside the city." "Okay, if you don't have enough money, Xiu'er, please lend me some."

Uncle Li didn't show any pretense and spoke in front of his family.

"Okay, I happened to have money in my hand. Manager Qi asked me to weave plum blossom pictures, and the money was given to me directly."

In addition, she also did some small work in the weaving workshop in the first half of the year. She also sold some palace flowers, velvet flowers and the like. She also recovered the money from the shop and Zhuangzi one after another, and she saved a lot.

"Mom, you took on another job. Didn't you promise me not to sell Kesi paintings?"

The brothers were not happy when they heard that. It was very tiring to work in a hurry. Money is not a problem now, so I didn't want to make my mother work hard. When we left, we made a three-part agreement and agreed upon it.

"It's not intentional. Manager Qi came to ask me for help. The tapestry screen he collected had a hole burned by a child and could not be repaired. The owner's family had already collected the deposit, and he was an official customer. Manager Qi was so anxious that he missed the day and it was too late to weave, so he came to beg me. It happened that our workshop wanted to cooperate with others, and the money they gave me was generous. I was greedy and agreed. The weaving was almost finished, and I was not tired. It won’t be sold anymore.”

Xiu Niang quickly coaxed her son and gave him a smooth hair.

"Really?"

The group of brothers were full of disbelief.

"Really, your Uncle Yan is asking for help everywhere in order to open up a way for the weaving workshop. Just in time, the manager Qi came to the door. This will close the door and will only make your mother work harder. In the next six months, the manager Qi will reciprocate the favor and let the weaving workshop take over. I have done a lot of work and returned a lot of capital. Many aunts and girls in the village have made money. Your mother is doing it for the workshop and the village, not for herself. She just wants to make more money for you to buy a property in the capital."

Second Uncle Li explained in kind words, understanding that Brother Qun felt sorry for my mother.

"Then... we won't allow it in the future. Can't we take our time to develop the industry? Why should we be the big boss? We can live whatever life we ​​want under any conditions. There are many Beijing officials and their families who rent houses for the rest of their lives. There is no need to compare."

Qun Ge is becoming more pragmatic and sensible.

"Okay, I'll note it down. Just this time, my mother has made new clothes for you brothers. Let's wear new clothes during the Chinese New Year."

Xiu Niang took her son's hand and tried to persuade him.

"I'm afraid you'll be tired and sick. Grandma told me to keep an eye on you and not let you knit."

The group of brothers held their chin high, as if I had grown up and could take charge of the family.

"Well, listen to my grandson."

Father-in-law also nodded repeatedly.

"Young man, you have really grown up and you are now my master."

Xiu Niang glanced at her son and couldn't help but smile heartily.

Everyone began to discuss Li Rui's marriage again. The Wang family was very enthusiastic. They were very optimistic about Li Rui and wanted to get married.

Li Rui himself is very outstanding. He has a deep palace, upright character, and is very handsome. He stands upright and is even more comfortable than Li Heng in interpersonal relationships in the city.

Within half a year of joining the Secretary's Department, he had made a breakthrough. He was praised by everyone from above and below, and he got along well with many of his colleagues. They were all older than him and praised him for being sensible and having a bright future.

He is the more outgoing of the Li family children, and he is extremely smart and well-educated. He is first-rate in learning, and his interpersonal relationships are much better than those of Li Heng. Xiu Niang also beat him the hardest.

The Wang family saw Li Rui's potential. His family background was clean and his family tradition was upright. With Zhou Yi supporting him, it was unmistakable. They were particularly optimistic about this relative and were waiting for the Li family's reply.

Zhou Yi also brought Li Rui with him to teach him and give him some advice. Li Rui's growth was rapid. He would immediately understand it once he mentioned it. It was hard not to like him or not if you put things into your heart.

Zhou Yi even said that the number one pioneer among the Li family who can stand out is probably Li Rui.

(End of this chapter)