The widow becomes a fairy, and the time-traveling girl counterattacks and becomes the queen

Luo Qing felt a little uncomfortable when he felt Wang Xinyao's gaze.

Wang Xinyao quickly explained, "Miss, you really misunderstood! I was really giving Lord Luo first aid just now. You really scared him when you entered the yard, and that's why he got stuck in the chestnut!"

Wang Xinyao saw that Ouyang Ping was still suspicious, so she hurriedly called out, "Dahua, Erhua, Xiaohua, come here quickly!"

The three girls heard the news and immediately ran over, bowing respectfully: "Greetings, sir, hello, lady, hello!" Now, after Wu Wenxiu's careful training, they have already become ladies of noble families in terms of etiquette. Of course, this is only in terms of etiquette. Wang Xinyao gives them full freedom.

"Young lady?" Ouyang Ping was a little surprised. This beautiful girl looked about the same age as herself, so how could she be called a young lady, and her daughter was so old.

"Ouyang Ping, don't embarrass yourself here. Miss Wang is already married, don't tarnish her reputation!" Luo Qing was really annoyed.

At this moment, Ouyang Ping also felt humiliated. Even when she learned that Luo Qing was almost killed by her, the resentment in her heart instantly disappeared.

She hurriedly said to Wang Xinyao, "Miss Wang, I'm so sorry. I misunderstood you!"

"It's okay! Since you are here, just sit down and have your meal. Call the girls you brought with you as well!" Wang Xinyao said with a smile.

At this time, when Luo Qing heard that other people were going to be invited to the table to eat together, he picked up his chopsticks and started eating like a hungry tiger, fearing that he would not eat enough after everyone was seated.

Everyone took their seats and began to savor the delicious food. Wang Xinyao and Ouyang Ping chatted happily, and Ouyang Ping was stunned by the delicious food on the table. She had never imagined that in this remote place, there would be food more delicious than what she had tasted in the capital. Seeing Luo Qing wolfing down his food, she immediately had an idea.

After dinner, Luo Qing said loudly, "Miss Wang, the day after tomorrow, you will go to the workshop and settle the labor costs!"

"Yes, sir!" Wang Xinyao said again, "There is something I would like to trouble you with!"

"Ms. Wang, you're welcome. Just say whatever you want. As long as it's within my ability, I will do my best!" Luo Qing bowed and said. After all, from now on, Wang Xinyao is his savior.

Wang Xinyao thought for a moment and said, "In addition to recruiting some management personnel the day after tomorrow, I'd also like to ask you to arrange some manpower tomorrow to help me arrange for all the beggars in Nanhu County to live in the salt field. I want them to become part of the workers in my salt factory!"

"What? Beggars?" Luo Qing was so surprised that his mouth was wide open. He thought to himself: If there were no beggars on the streets, then Nanhu County would be a world apart from other counties. Not only would it solve the beggars' survival problem, but it would also reduce her production costs to a minimum. Only a woman like Wang Xinyao could come up with such a brilliant idea.

"Yes!" Wang Xinyao said sincerely, "I will match them with jobs based on their abilities. If they earn money, survival won't be a problem. Moreover, I will give everyone the same clothing, which will also solve the problem of beggars having nothing to wear. Sir, what do you think? Why not?"

Upon arriving in this ancient world, Wang Xinyao's greatest desire was to eliminate beggars. However, in her past, even her own survival was precarious, so how could she possibly hope to save the beggars? Moreover, simply giving alms is like trying to stop a boiling pot; it fails to address the root cause. Once a person is corrupted by laziness and greed, their thoughts can become unbridled, undergoing drastic changes. And she would never become the farmer in "The Farmer and the Snake." As for beggars, as long as they were not handicapped, they could find suitable work in the salt fields. This win-win situation was exactly what Wang Xinyao desired.

"Miss Wang is truly a righteous person. I will make arrangements immediately after returning to the government office today!" In front of Wang Xinyao, he had long since abandoned the title of "official". Then, he continued, "Miss Wang's paper workshop has great prospects, but the road from here to the county government office is long and not an official road. The road conditions are poor. Delivering goods will be time-consuming and laborious, which is not conducive to the further development of your business!"

Wang Xinyao was right on target. It seemed Luo Qing wasn't just a gluttonous, foolish magistrate; he'd seen through the problem. So, with a tentative attitude, she asked, "Your Excellency, would you support our village in building this road? Don't worry, the court will only cover two-thirds of the cost. Furthermore, a wider road will help expand my papermaking business, boosting Nanhu County's economy and bringing even greater glory to you, Your Excellency! What do you think?"

Ouyang Ping, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but ask, "What exactly is this papermaking workshop you're talking about?"

Wang Xinyao quickly handed her a small bag of toilet paper she had brought with her: "Ms. Ouyang, look, this is the paper! Girls will definitely love it!"

Ouyang Ping took the toilet paper, examined it carefully, and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "This paper is so soft and delicate, just like silk!" Then she said to Wang Xinyao, "Miss Wang, you are truly amazing. Not only did you come up with a good solution to the beggar problem, but you also built such an excellent paper workshop. If you need any help in the future, please feel free to come to me."

"Thank you, Miss Ouyang!" Wang Xinyao smiled sweetly and nodded slightly.

"This is a serious matter. The journey is so long and the cost is so high that it's difficult for me to make the decision alone. Furthermore, road construction is the responsibility of the imperial court, and we absolutely cannot let a mere merchant like you spend the money!" Luo Qing thought to himself that road construction was becoming increasingly feasible. Not only would it benefit the people, but it would also boost commercial prosperity. He added, "There's something I've always wanted to ask Miss Wang. Why is the ground in your yard so different from others? It's completely smooth, as if cast from stone. How can there be such flat stones in this area?"

"Sir, it's not a stone, but a mixture I developed by processing water and mud. As long as you can convince the court to help me build the road, I am willing to donate this method to the court free of charge!" Wang Xinyao said solemnly.

"What? It's not stone, but something you developed yourself?" Luo Qing and Ouyang Ping shouted at the same time.

"That's right, it's not a stone!" Wang Xinyao nodded in confirmation.

Luo Qing thought for a moment and said, "Miss Wang, after the salt field personnel issue is settled the day after tomorrow, I will immediately return to Beijing to report the road construction matter. If this is feasible, construction will surely begin at the beginning of the year."

"That's great. Thank you in advance!" Wang Xinyao bowed sincerely.