Farming and reading family

When Luo Dagang was around, Gao E rarely asked about Luo Qing'er's affairs.

Now that Luo Dagang might be in trouble, Gao E felt that it would be better for her to ask. If that didn't work, she would hide Qing'er first.

"Seven or eight years old..." Luo Qing'er thought hard but was still a little unsure. "It's seven or eight years old."

A child of seven or eight years old must remember things, but Luo Qing'er doesn't remember anything from the past. Could it be that he has lost his memory?

As for whether the reason for her amnesia is what she said, I don’t know.

Gao E looked at Luo Qing'er's hands. Her fingers were slender, as if she had been pampered since childhood. "So what did you like most as a child?"

"Embroidery." Luo Qing'er said without thinking.

Gao E knew that Luo Qing'er was good at embroidery.

"At that time, I wanted to use embroidery to supplement the family income, but my eldest brother wouldn't let me, let alone sell the things myself." Luo Qing'er said this with some dissatisfaction.

Gao E didn't know how to tell Luo Qing'er that her elder brother might not be back for a while: "Your elder brother is afraid that you will be bullied if you go out."

Luo Qing'er laughed: "I know."

Gao E and Luo Qing'er chatted about some things in He County. Luo Qing'er was quite bored because she was watched closely by Luo Dagang. When Luo Dagang went out to do something, he would prepare things for her and would not let her leave the yard.

So growing up, I know the most people in Batou Village, and I feel more comfortable there.

Why does Gao E feel that Luo Dagang only wants to protect Luo Qing'er?

Maybe that's all a man can do.

The two were chatting when Chen Ke came back excitedly and Luo Qing'er got up and left.

"What happened to make my husband so happy?" Gao E looked at Chen Ke's excited expression.

Chen Ke sat on a low stool next to Gao E. "Mr. Chen and Mr. Hong brought many rare books, which are priceless."

In his previous life, he had never seen or even heard of some of them, but now he could hold them in his hands and read them. This had a huge impact on Chen Ke.

"Oh?" Gao E also looked interested. "Very valuable?"

Chen Ke paused for a moment, his expression serious: "Some things cannot be measured by money."

Gao E looked at Chen Ke's expression and thought that he actually still wanted to study.

It's just that I've always been overwhelmed by the requirement of passing the imperial examination, so I try to avoid it.

"Why don't we clear out a room specifically for storage, see what kind of cabinet is needed, and ask Master An to make one specifically for us." Gao E suggested.

Chen Ke thought about it and realized that what if such a good book got damp or eaten by insects?

"Then should I discuss it with them?" Chen Ke suggested.

"Okay." Gao E nodded.

"By the way, my wife, please have someone prepare some delicious dishes tonight so that I can welcome you two gentlemen." Chen Ke suddenly said.

He heard that Gao E suddenly went out in the morning for some unknown reason, so there was no lunch banquet for Du Weiqing and Hong Sheng.

"Okay." Gao E agreed. "Is there anything else?"

Chen Ke came back to talk about the banquet: "Mr. Hong said he wants to make paper, and the family may need to hire a few long-term workers for him..."

In fact, Chen Ke was not sure how much money was left in the family. He had never asked about these things. He just thought that the family had invested in some industries before, so they should be able to sustain themselves.

"Then I will go back and ask Mr. Hong about his requirements to see whether he wants to hire a long-term worker or buy a few servants." Gao E also agreed.

After all, papermaking was her business, and in the end the weaving workshop was still hers. It was just that Hong Sheng was interested in it and brought people to do it.

Gao E couldn't help but feel happy when he heard his wife say this. Now he finally understood what the book said: A husband has nothing more to ask for with a wife like this.

"Thank you, my lady." Chen Ke was extremely happy.

Gao E laughed.

Since it was inappropriate to prepare a pot for a welcoming ceremony, Gao E went to the kitchen herself to instruct He and Hao to cook a few dishes.

Mrs. Hao is really hardworking and works efficiently and organized. She divides the work with Mrs. He, and the two get along very well.

Lianxin is really strong and can do heavy work like chopping wood faster than men.

In the evening, Gao E personally brought Lianxin to deliver food to Chen Ke and others.

Du Weiqing did not treat himself badly at all. He lit two braziers in the house and placed two copper candlesticks to illuminate the house.

There were some new things in the room that were not there before, probably brought by him this time.

A lean camel is bigger than a horse. Du Weiqing was talking about poverty, and his family background in the past was not comparable to that of the Chen family.

"What did you cook today that smells so good?" Du Weiqing said as he stood up and immediately saw Lianxin. "Is there someone new at home?"

"Her name is Lianxin." Gao E said and asked Lianxin to set the table.

"What a bitter name," Du Weiqing joked.

Lianxin glanced at Du Weiqing and ignored him.

Du Weiqing smiled, neither humble nor arrogant.

"Where are my husband and Mr. Hong?" Gao E set the table and prepared to call people.

"Reading in the back room." Du Weiqing thought for a moment. "Will the people we helped on the road cause you any trouble?"

Gao E could do nothing about this matter. After all, helping robbers when encountering them on the road is a heroic act.

"I'll handle it myself." Gao E didn't say much.

Du Weiqing didn't ask any more questions. "That's fine. I want to look around and choose a site for the academy this year."

Gao E glanced at Du Weiqing and said, "Okay."

Du Weiqing thought that Gao E had always wanted to build a college, and it was too calm for her to take the initiative to propose the location.

"Mr. Du, please find a place first, and I will buy it. Mr. Du also knows that the current industry income is limited and he may not build a college immediately." Gao E said apologetically.

Du Weiqing suddenly realized that this was normal.

The Chen family was just an ordinary farming family, and they had done their best to produce a scholar like Chen Ke. If it weren't for the flood in He County, Gao E would have bought some businesses with the help of her mother's family, and the Chen family would not be able to live such a life now.

"This matter... try to do it as quickly as possible." Gao E suddenly said.

Du Weiqing was puzzled: "Why?"

"Now that Lord He is still in He County, it is more convenient for us to do anything. I don't know what the new county magistrate will do." Gao E was worried.

Du Weiqing thought the same thing and said, "Then I'll go look around for a few days, but you have to send two guides for me."

Gao E nodded: "I'll take care of it. I'll send someone to find you tomorrow."

As the two were talking, Chen Ke and Hong Sheng came over. Du Weiqing didn't mention the matter. After they said hello, Gao E went back.

When passing by her eldest brother's house, Gao E asked Lianxin to invite her eldest brother over to discuss something, and Lianxin stopped and knocked on Chen Qing's door.

As soon as Gao E arrived home, Lianxin came in with the eldest brother of the Chen family.

"Just tell me what you want to say." Chen Qing didn't sit down when he arrived at the main hall.

"Mr. Du wants to take a look at the surrounding mountains and forests and wants to find someone to lead the way. I think Old Man Yang is the most suitable person. I wonder if my sister-in-law will have any objection." Gao E did not beat around the bush.

Chen Qing nodded: "Let me talk about this matter. When will Mr. Du go?"

"tomorrow."

"There is a lot of snow on the mountain now. It is very dangerous to go into the mountain at this time." Chen Qing worried.