Farmhouse life after traveling back to ancient times

"If Wenyuefang has any more problems, this county will provide convenience, hoping that Wenyuefang can contribute a lot to the long-term stability of the jurisdiction. Haha."

When Mrs. Cheng heard this, she felt depressed.

Zhong Muqing ignored her and sat for a while before getting up and leaving.

After he left, Madam Cheng sat at the table gloomily, looking at Du Wenxiu with eyes as sharp as an eagle:

"There is one thing I don't understand, and I would like to ask Madam Du to help me solve it." Madam Cheng said slowly.

Du Wenxiu originally wanted to ignore her, but thinking that harmony brings wealth, and not making enemies with others over trivial matters, she had no choice but to smile and ask her to tell the story.

"Why is it that I, who also want to seek benefits for women, was rejected by County Magistrate Zhong, but Wenyuefang can do it?"

Yue Niang glanced at her and lowered her head to drink tea.

Du Wenxiu smiled slightly and said, "Madam Cheng, if we have done everything, what else do we need the county for?"

Madam Cheng moved her lips slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she said nothing.

Du Wenxiu laughed again and said, "I'm not trying to pour cold water on you, but County Magistrate Zhong probably thought the same way just now."

"What does Madam Du mean?" Madam Cheng's eyes flickered slightly, and she heard some different meanings.

Du Wenxiu lowered her head and smiled, then looked at Madam Cheng again:

"If we want to do this, we have to do it quietly and plan it out in many ways before we can succeed."

"I would like to hear the details." Madam Cheng sat up straight and looked at Du Wenxiu.

"Instead of making a big fuss about advocating for women, it is better to do more and talk less. Over time, people's hearts will come together and things will naturally be accomplished."

Du Wenxiu sat there with a smile on her lips. In Cheng Niangzi's eyes, she seemed to be shining, calm and wise.

"If you do something eagerly, there will always be those villains watching you, afraid that you will fail."

"But if it is done quietly and people get a taste of the sweetness, who knows, someone will spontaneously come forward to protect it, so as not to lose the hard-earned support."

"Madam Du is right." Madam Cheng looked at Du Wenxiu, the corners of her lips curled up, unable to let go.

"I have been so busy planning this matter, and I have been rejected so many times and shed so many tears. It is no match for Madam Du's words that have helped me find the right path."

"Why is Madam Cheng so concerned about this?" Yue Niang asked, inevitably puzzled.

She and Du Wenxiu ran a pharmacy and took care of the women in the workshop. It was just a coincidence and an opportunity.

If they just did it, I'm afraid the two of them wouldn't waste their time.

No matter how well Madam Cheng runs the Jinyi Pavilion, can the money she earns be higher than the profit from the pickles they sell like water?

This is easier said than done, and having a compassionate heart is not enough.

Madam Cheng smiled slightly and said, "In life, we live for fame and fortune. Since you can't get any profit from doing this, you two ladies should just think that I am doing it for fame."

"Well, if this can be accomplished in the future, please ask Madam Cheng to step to the front, and my two sisters will hide behind the scenes."

Du Wenxiu smiled and covered her lips.

She is only interested in profit, and doesn't care about the reputation.

Moreover, I was unable to tell whether what Madam Cheng said was true or false, so I just let her go.

After finally seeing Cheng Niang off, Du Wenxiu slumped down on the chair, sitting in an awkward position.

"Finally we have sent the two masters away. Dealing with them is much more tiring than doing business for us." She wailed.

Yue Niang laughed at her: "Entertainment is also part of doing business. You have to get used to it slowly in the future."

Du Wenxiu kept shaking his head: "In the future, you should handle this kind of things first, and I will just plan it from behind."

Yue Niang smiled faintly and said nothing more. She reached out and took a lychee, put it in her mouth and ate it, her eyes looking outside.

"Today's traffic is much less than the previous two days."

Du Wenxiu burst out laughing: "There are only a few people in this county town. How can anyone live in a restaurant every day? It's normal if there are fewer people."

The two of them were looking downstairs, gossiping. Yue Niang glanced at her and suddenly said:

"Has there been any news about Brother Fang Hai recently?" Du Wenxiu suddenly remembered the figure that flashed past downstairs the day before and shook his head.

"What's wrong? Is there something unusual with Young Master Chi?" Du Wenxiu asked.

Yue Niang hesitated for a while before saying, "It's nothing, she just asked me when the next batch of meat sauce will be delivered to the palace."

"Moreover, I also heard that the Emperor in the capital and the King of England are now at loggerheads with each other, and there are signs that they are irreconcilable."

"No way? They are biological father and son!" Du Wenxiu screamed.

But Yue Niang curled her lips and said, "There is no father and son in the royal family. Compared with the lofty dragon throne, blood ties are nothing."

"......" Du Wenxiu was silent.

When I got home in the evening, I saw Haisheng chatting happily with Qi Sanniang.

Thinking of the matter of "the father and son in heaven" that I discussed with Yue Niang, I couldn't help but feel worried again.

Lu Fanghai has not yet extricated himself from this matter, and he doesn't know whether he and his son will ever be reunited in the future.

Instead of speculating here, why not go and find out for yourself?

Du Wenxiu made up her mind, took a plate of fruit to the front yard, and decided that no matter what Erlang said this time, she would listen patiently and would definitely not run away.

Erlang was reading - he was sitting at the desk under the window with many books in front of him.

Since he moved in, Du Wenxiu instructed the male servants serving in the front yard to buy him whatever he wanted as long as he did not go out, and they must not shirk their responsibilities.

If you are short of money, just go to the inner courtyard and ask Mrs. Fan for it.

Du Wenxiu asked her to be the housekeeper, and had already discussed with her that he would calculate the household expenses every month and give her the money in advance to avoid any delays.

When Erlang saw her coming, he stood up and saluted, and Du Wenxiu also hurriedly returned the salute.

This is a smart child, Du Wenxiu reminded himself.

"Erlang, are you used to living here?" she asked in a warm and concerned voice.

Erlang bowed again, and Du Wenxiu hurriedly dodged and placed the fruit on the desk.

Seeing that she refused to accept the gift, Erlang had no choice but to say, "Mrs. Du has made very thoughtful arrangements. I am living very well."

Du Wenxiu found a chair and sat down. After looking around, he said casually:

"When did Erlang leave home? Do you miss your parents now?"

Erlang replied in a gentle voice, "I have been away from home for two or three months. I wonder what the situation is like in the capital now. Has Madam Du got any reliable information?"

Look, this royal child is the most cunning. As soon as I started to ask, he started to trick me into telling stories.

Du Wenxiu smiled. Since she came to ask him, she would not hide it like before.

"I don't have any reliable information, but I did hear a small thing from hearsay, and I would like to discuss it with Erlang."

"Madam Du, please speak." Erlang had recovered his complexion after a few days of recuperation. Now he stood in front of Du Wenchan, looking gentle and elegant.

Du Wenxiu said, "Just now I heard the guests in the restaurant chatting and bragging, and they said that now the emperor and the king of England have both said that they want to fight to the death."

Erlang frowned slightly and remained silent for a long time.