I was divorced because I got pregnant during the lean years, so I went back to my parents’ home and

The old lady sighed and went out.

Fu Jichang is very worried now and has no time to think about these things.

The case of the Salt and Iron Bureau was put on hold for the time being as he was too busy to handle it all by himself.

That day, the emperor sent someone to ask again.

He could only tell the truth that he was dealing with the refugees.

The eunuch who delivered the message said that the emperor would send someone to help Fu Jichang deal with the matter.

Fu Jichang really wanted to refuse immediately. The fewer people who knew about reclaiming wasteland on the mountain to grow crops, the better. Otherwise, it would bring unnecessary trouble to Ji Xiaobei.

He sat for a while, then rode back to the government office.

Unexpectedly, the people sent by the court have arrived.

He is Deputy Director Cao of the Ministry of Agriculture, an old man with a very strange personality.

When Fu Jichang entered the room, Deputy Director Cao was sitting in the government office with a cold face.

Prefect Liang was sweating profusely and stood aside respectfully.

He dared not offend anyone sent by the imperial court.

Seeing Fu Jichang pushing the door open, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Deputy Director Cao, I'm sorry for being late!" Fu Jichang saluted respectfully.

Deputy Director Cao said sarcastically: "I don't deserve it. Fu Tongpan is an important official of the emperor. The refugee problem depends on you!"

When Fu Jichang heard that the visitor had bad intentions, he said stiffly:

"Solving the refugee problem is not something I can do alone. It requires the joint efforts of officials and people of the Great Northern Dynasty. Since the emperor has asked us to handle this matter, we will do our best."

As he said this, he bowed in the direction of the imperial palace.

Deputy Director Cao stopped talking, but he was still feeling angry.

The Minister of Agriculture had already concluded that the barren hills in Anzhou were not suitable for planting. However, a minor assistant judge said that he could find seeds, reclaim the hills, and solve the food problem for some of the refugees in three months.

snort!

What kind of system?

Could it be that the Anzhou Tongpan is better at farming than the Grand Minister of Agriculture?

This is really unreasonable.

The Grand Minister of Agriculture was furious when he received the emperor's assignment.

If Fu Jichang could make trouble, he could just do it himself, but he had to drag the Minister of Agriculture to take the blame.

Other officials in the court were waiting to watch the fun.

Everyone knew that Fu Jichang was both civil and military, and had great abilities, but no one expected that he could also farm.

Someone heard that when he was on a secret visit, he stayed in the countryside for a while, maybe he learned how to farm?

After the court session, people began to talk and were full of sarcasm.

Fu Jichang was not in the capital and did not see the faces of the officials, but he had already expected that no one was optimistic about him.

However, he received a secret report from the emperor that night: telling him to try boldly and report directly if anything happened.

Fu Jichang gained the recognition and support of the emperor, and his confidence increased.

His only worry was that Ji Xiaobei would be implicated.

Ji Xiaobei's identity is not ordinary, her abilities cannot be exposed, people's hearts are sinister, and she is too kind.

Ji Xiaobei wrote back to Zheng Guo, asking her to get 50 acres of potato and sweet potato seedlings and put them in the cold storage one by one.

She was holding a note in her hand, which was sent by Mrs. Song.

She invited Ji Xiaobei to have tea at the manor in Dongcheng.

Isn't Mrs. Song's house near the government office? How to get to East City, Ji Xiaobei wondered, and called Jiaojiao over to ask.

Jiaojiao thought for a moment and said, "Maybe she has a manor there. I'm not sure where it is, but I heard that her brother Lei Qi lives in a manor in Dongcheng."

Ji Xiaobei suddenly became alert: "Lei Qi, is he the one who had an affair with Madam Gui?"

Jiaojiao nodded. "Lei Qi works in the government office as a minor official with no real power. Logically, he cannot afford such a large manor. Perhaps the manor belongs to Madam Song, and she let her brother live there to avoid being seen."

Ji Xiaobei still couldn't figure out one thing: "You usually interact with her more, why did they invite me and not you?"

Jiaojiao smiled and said, "Maybe they want to get the goods from the source and negotiate the price with you? Just go. Mrs. Song helped me buy the house in South City last time. It is reasonable for you to go."

"Okay, let's go!" Ji Xiaobei slammed the table and asked someone to reply to the post and arrive on time.

The next morning, Ji Xiaobei packed up and went out.

She drove there herself in the Ma De Biao.

She sped all the way to her own farm in Dongcheng. She looked at the door and saw a large wooden sign with the words "Zhengguo Villa" written on it.

She was very satisfied and decided to take a good look around her own farm after returning from Mrs. Song.

She drove the Ma De Biao to the farm mentioned by Mrs. Song.

There was a tall gatehouse and a heavy wooden door. Two servants were standing at the door. They saw someone driving a donkey cart coming.

A servant came forward and asked, "Miss, who are you looking for?"

"I'm looking for Mrs. Song. Just tell her that Ji Xiaobei is here!" After Ji Xiaobei jumped off the donkey cart, he handed over the note.

When the servant heard this, he ran inside in a hurry.

Another servant stepped forward respectfully and took the reins from Ji Xiaobei.

I thought to myself: How could the distinguished guest whom Mrs. Lei had given so many instructions come here by himself in a donkey cart?

This donkey doesn't look that good.

But his face didn't show it at all, he bent down and said, "Girl, please wait in the gatehouse inside, it's hot outside!"

Ji Xiaobei didn't think twice, strode up the stairs and entered the lobby.

It's really too hot outside.

As soon as she sat down, the servant came over: "Miss Ji, please come in!"

Two little maids came over and led Ji Xiaobei to the backyard.

She looked around the farm as she walked.

There are towers, terraces, bridges and flowing water, and a nanny standing at every door.

Are all the families of minor officials in the government office so wealthy?

As soon as she arrived at the backyard, Mrs. Song came out to greet her and said with a smile, "Sister Ji, long time no see, please come in! Please come in!"

After Ji Xiaobei bowed, he smiled and said, "Sister Song, you go to Zheng Dafu every day, and I'm busy every day. I haven't been there to entertain you. Please forgive me!"

"We sisters don't need to be polite. Come, let me introduce you. This is my sister-in-law Murong Liu. My brother Lei Qi is a minor official in the government office."

Mrs. Song said while shaking her handkerchief. The jewelry on her head fluttered around, making people dizzy.

Ji Xiaobei greeted Mrs. Lei Qi: "Hello, Mrs. Lei!"

"Hello, Miss Ji!"

Ji Xiaobei followed him into the main hall.

As she walked, she thought: Mrs. Lei’s name is Murong Liu, what is her relationship with Murong Baoqian?

I saw Murong Baoqian around here last time.

We sat down and chatted for a while.

Ji Xiaobei took out the gift for Mrs. Song and took out another one for Mrs. Lei.

After some politeness, Ji Xiaobei said directly: "Sister Song, you know me well. I won't beat around the bush. What do you want to talk to me about?"

Mrs. Song smiled and said, "It is indeed something."

Mrs. Lei made an excuse that she had something to do and left the main hall.

The two maids also retreated.

"Sister, I want to buy you a rare item to be used as a gift by officials! I have seen all the ones in Zheng Dafu..." said Mrs. Song.

Ji Xiaobei immediately understood what she meant and said with a smile, "I will definitely find a suitable one for you!"