The mistress of the Hou family went crazy after doting on concubines and killing their wives.

Chapter 150 Cold Disaster
But one day, Manbian Jingdu learned about the dispute between the Xie family and Lu Wan.

The story of the Xie family's collection of books accumulated over several lifetimes plus five thousand taels of silver to pay off debts was quickly told vividly by a fast-talking person, and the story spread all over the streets.

On the same day, the eldest princess, following the order of the queen, chose a piece of land outside the city and quickly prepared to build a porridge shed and a Huimin Camp. Miss Lu received the 5,000 taels of silver compensated by the Xie family and invested all of it. For a time, the people praised the queen for her kindness. De, he praised the princess for her kindness and was grateful to Lu Wan for her righteousness.

By the way, it was said that Lu Wan was the granddaughter of the old Duke of Qin, and she had the blood of the Qin family. She was truly chivalrous and worthy of being a woman of the general's bloodline.

Tomorrow is New Year's Eve.

The entire Bianjing was hung with jubilant red lanterns, and every household was eagerly preparing for a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner.

But soon, people in Bianjing discovered that this year might not be easy, and they were not in the mood to listen to gossip.

The recent influx of a large number of disaster victims has plunged the once prosperous and peaceful city of Bianjing into chaos. Even if the porridge sheds were erected within a day and began to provide porridge, the Huimin camp has not yet been built, and many victims have no place to live.

The once bustling and bustling Bianjing was suddenly filled with ragged and hungry victims, completely losing the atmosphere of the New Year.

Some hungry people even stole things, and the aboriginal people in Bianjing began to panic.

In the end, people in Bianjing confirmed one thing. This year's winter was not as cold as usual, but much colder than expected.

Moreover, materials to keep out the cold began to be in short supply in the city, and the prices of related items skyrocketed.

Before the New Year, every family was stocking up on charcoal and various items, but everyone found that they couldn’t even buy charcoal.

Even because of the heavy snow on the road, all horse teams were suspended, water transportation was blocked in many places, and the price of food also increased. Now everyone began to panic.

Fortunately, on New Year's Eve, Anjifang's new refugee camp in the east of the city gate had been built. However, it was full in the blink of an eye. Five porridge shacks were built, and there were long queues every day.

Fortunately, these preparations were made in time and it was still under control.

Lu Wan knew that the real disaster would happen ten days later, when more victims would arrive, and reports of cold disasters from all over the country would arrive, and that would be when the court would really be in a state of panic.

She didn't have the ability to turn the tide, and she didn't want to be the first. She just hopes that she and the people around her can survive the severe winter well, earn as much money as she can, and help as many people as she can.

However, it was an unexpected blessing to be able to help the queen, princess and prince earn merit and fame.

Dongqing excitedly reported what she had collected to Lu Wan.

"We collected a total of 15,000 carts of charcoal, 20,000 pieces of fur, and raw cotton and linen. We collected everything we could. We also stocked up six granaries of grain. At the beginning, the charcoal collection was only one tael or less. The car is almost two taels of silver now, big girl, let’s pay it forward!”

Lu Wan looked at the accounts and remembered them clearly.

In the past, a load of charcoal cost two taels of silver in the dead of winter, but this year the price has been raised in advance, and it is estimated that it will cost at least five taels of silver per load during the Chinese New Year.

The point is there is nowhere to buy it.

"Girl, I have negotiated with a few familiar shops. Our goods will be sold from them. In this way, we will not be too conspicuous. I want to give them 10% of the net profit. When the girl indicates, I will Let them spread the word first." Holly was so excited that her little round face flushed with pride.

Lu Wan closed the account book: "How do you plan to sell it?"

Dongqing immediately stopped laughing and replied seriously: "There have been too many victims recently. If they are released at once, they will definitely attract the attention of interested people. Some homes in the city have been stolen. Therefore, I want to release them for sale in a fixed amount every day, and the price will be the same as other homes. As long as we are consistent, we will earn what we should earn, but we will not be the first to win.”

Lu Wan nodded: "This is a good idea."

Dongqing was so excited when she was praised: "Did that girl agree to sell it?"

The eldest girl has been refusing to sell it, and Dongqing guessed that it would be when the price would be the highest.

"You can sell it, but you have to keep a low profile and don't let the merchants who sell it for us notice that we have too many goods."

Dongqing nodded vigorously: "Yeah, I don't have to." "That's right. You tell your brother that Zui Jiangyue shouldn't open the door throughout the new year."

"Ah? Zui Jiangyue's business is the best at this time of year." Dongqing's eyes widened.

"With so many victims of the disaster this year, do you think it's appropriate for the restaurant to have good business? If the victims flood in and ask for food, will they give it to them or not? Moreover, after a while, there will be more and more victims, and there will be a mix of good and bad, and there may be looting and vandalism. , what should I do if something goes wrong?”

Dongqing's face turned pale: "It's true."

Lu Wan thought for a while, "Tomorrow you ask Wu Lu to lead the cavalry to come to me. Your brother has found several guards to guard Zui Jiangyue."

Seeing her serious expression, Dongqing also became nervous: "Young lady, do you think something big will happen? But recently, the number of patrols by city guards has increased."

Lu Wan didn't know how serious it was at that time. She only knew that she was in Xie's Mansion and tried her best to buy charcoal. She finally got a cart. Unexpectedly, she was hijacked by a group of people on the way. The servants who were selling charcoal were all injured. Later it was said that the streets were in chaos.

"It's just a precaution. Zuijiangyue is the most popular restaurant in Bianjing. There are many victims, and they are short of food and clothing. They may do anything. Let your brother stop at the intersection in front of Zuijiangyue's gate. Set up a porridge shed and deliver porridge and steamed buns three times a day. You don’t need to prepare anything else. The simpler, the better. First, you can guard the intersection, and secondly, you can do something for the people.”

"Ok."

"It's getting dark soon. Go back quickly and pay attention to your safety."

"Hey, don't worry, big girl."

Holly walks in front, and Xi Yan comes in with her hind legs.

"Eldest lady, the eldest lady sent someone to say that there is not much charcoal in the house. We can't buy it now. She said that the charcoal here needs to be saved."

Zhiruo came in with a soothing warm soup, and just in time to hear everything, he said, "We have enough charcoal fire, how can we use her to give it?"

Lu Wan smiled: "Xiyan, go and tell the eldest lady that from now on, I will give Xiuning and I all the food for the yard and the servants' monthly money, and there will be no need to pay for it from the government's public account."

Xiyan's eyes widened: "Girl, you are not married yet, they should have given it to you."

"I don't want theirs, so they will be embarrassed to use mine. Anyway, Xia Jianglian is here, so they can just make her."

Xiyan looked unhappy: "It's easy for them."

When Xia Jianglian heard Xi Yan's message, she sent Xi Yan away without saying anything.

Ever since her frank conversation with Lu Wan, she knew that this little girl was difficult to deal with.

But she has no energy to take care of Lu Wan now. Not only does she have to deal with the huge expenses of the Lu family, but she also has to guard against the vixen who clings to Meng Ruyi.

In addition, the old lady came to her today and said that Fourth Master Lu was going back to Beijing and had to prepare 50,000 taels of silver to take care of people.

The old godly woman only said she wanted money, but didn’t tell where the money should come from!

She always felt that this girl Lu Wan was holding back her bad intentions. One day, the Lu family would have to move. She asked her father to find a way to find a big house that was no worse than this one.

But when I inquired about it, I found out that the house price in Bianjing was four to five times higher than that in Jiangning Mansion. To buy such a big house, you would need at least 300,000 taels, and the location was incomparable.

This clearly made her the victim of an injustice.

He really didn't agree to fight with Lu Shanyuan last night. He said he could get back 10,000 taels of silver today.

At this moment, she sent someone to watch at the door. Once she saw him, she must invite him to her yard to avoid being seduced by the vixen.

There is another update coming in the early morning.