The Story of a Destitute Noblewoman Farming

Spring is over, the rice has finally taken root in the rice fields, and after the first round of corn has been weeded, people finally have some free time.

The entire Chongshui County began to bustle with the construction of workshops again. The disaster victims who stayed here planted crops on the land they had reclaimed and then went out to look for work.

They traveled in groups, calling their friends and walking to the county town or town.

"Hey, hey, hey, Shuijing Village is going to build a workshop today. Those who can do carpentry work can come here, and those who can do masonry work can go there. First come, first served." A man was hitting the gong with a wooden stick. Those who heard it carried their own backpacks and ran towards the place where the man was shouting, for fear that they would be left out.

"Old Wu, you have new straw sandals, they're really nice. We who go out to work all wear old ones, but you're wearing new ones. It seems like you're living a good life."

"Oh, brother, you're really joking. Those shoes are worn out. My wife said that you shouldn't let your feet suffer when you go out to work, so she made a new pair overnight."

"Yes, we are here to escape the disaster. We have lost all our belongings. Now that we are in Chongshui, we need to buy many things. Fortunately, we have come to the right place. In Chongshui, at least we can have something to eat. After the winter, we can now open up wasteland and grow crops. Our life is more comfortable than back home."

"That's true. Life is getting better and better. I plan to work for a year and buy new clothes for my parents and children next year."

"Hey, why don't you get your wife some new clothes?"

"She said that life is hard and we should buy it for the elderly and children. It won't be too late for us to buy it when we can live the life of those people in Xishan Village."

"Hearing what you said, we are all envious. Life in Xishan Village is so comfortable. There is a workshop in the village, so we don't have to look for work like we do."

"You guys over there, stop talking. Go over there and set off today. Food and lodging are provided. Finish your work early and go home early." The manager shouted, and no one spoke anymore. Everyone followed the others.

"Sister, you are so amazing. You actually figured out the math in such a thick account book." Erhua looked at Dahua with admiration in her eyes.

Dahua had just completed the task assigned by her cousin and a confident expression appeared on her face.

"Dahua is talented in arithmetic, and Erhua is also capable in studying medicine. I heard that you treated a pig in a village yesterday and cured it?" Lu Linlang checked the account book made by Dahua. There was no mistake, and it was done very quickly.

"Cousin, how did you know? The pigs in Uncle Da Zhong's house had diarrhea yesterday. I went to check and gave them medicine. The diarrhea stopped in the evening and they started eating pig food today." Erhua shared happily when she heard her sister say this.

"Erhua has grown up to be an amazing veterinarian. Dahua is also very good. She can calculate accounts quickly and accurately. Dahua, what do you want to do in the future?"

"Cousin, I want to do business in the future. I want to be like you and have a lot of land so I can make money just by lying at home." Dahua smiled shyly. Everyone else wanted to learn literature and martial arts, but she was the only one who wanted to do business.

"Then tell me what kind of business you plan to start?" Lu Linlang became interested. It was a good thing for Dahua to be motivated, and she would be very happy if she could find something that she was interested in.

"I've noticed that more and more people are studying in the county and town, and I've heard that the emperor is about to ascend the throne. Everyone says that when he ascends the throne, he'll hold an imperial examination, and there will be even more scholars then. So I'd like to ask, sister, can I copy down the annotations in the study and sell them to the scholars?

I also heard that the county academy will reopen in February next year. I can organize the academy staff to copy the county academy exam content in advance and sell it cheaply to those who want to study but don't have much money. They can prepare this year and have the opportunity to take the exam next year or later."

Dahua already had many ideas of making money in her mind, but she thought that all these would cost money. Firstly, she did not have enough money, and secondly, she was worried that it would cause trouble for her sister.

When Lu Linlang heard Dahua say this, she looked at Dahua with a completely different eye. She had always felt sorry for her younger sister who had to take on the responsibility of managing the family so early, but in her opinion, her younger brothers and sisters only needed to study hard, not worry about the difficulties of making a living, and learn knowledge well.

But now her mind has changed. Whether it is her younger brothers or sisters, they already have the ability to think independently. If they are always protected under her wings and do not experience many setbacks, they cannot truly grow. So she should learn to let go and let them bravely do what they like.

"Dahua, your idea is great, I support you. Knowledge is meant to be spread so that more people can understand it. Books are one of the important channels. You can copy down the annotations, and you can also ask Yunyi about the contents of the county school. If you do well, it can also bring another money-making opportunity to the friends in the village.

Later, take this note to the cashier's office and withdraw twenty taels of silver. This will be considered as the start-up capital I'm lending you. You will be responsible for your own profits and losses. I won't interfere with your business. If you only encounter internal resistance, I won't help you. But if outsiders dare to bully you, you must tell me. You are still young and have opportunities to make mistakes. You can't just go down the same path all the time."

"Cousin, I understand. Thank you. I will do my best." Dahua said excitedly, holding the note written by Lu Linlang herself.

Erhua, who was standing by, was happy for her sister when she saw this.

"Our Erhua has become a little veterinarian in the village. You should study medicine well in the future. I support you. If you need money, just come and tell me." Lu Linlang touched Erhua's head.

"Thank you, cousin. I'm following my second cousin and I don't need any money for the time being. I will study hard and learn all of my second cousin's medical skills." Erhua shook her head and said.

"Who wants to learn all my medical skills?" Yunxi and others walked in and heard this. He pretended to be angry and teased Erhua.

"Second cousin, Master, you promised me before that you would teach me everything you learned. I didn't lie." Erhua stuck out her tongue and said coquettishly.

"Your generation is in chaos, sister. What good news do you want us to come here for?" Lu Zhan came over and sat on the hanging basket that Lu Linlang specially prepared for him, swaying from side to side.

"Go away, you still want to take my place. You have it in your own room. I called you all here today because I want to ask your opinions on something. Now that the world is just beginning to settle down and the imperial examination is about to begin, what do you plan to do in the future?" Lu Linlang drove him away and sat on the seat herself.

"Sister, Yuncan and I want to join the army. We heard that General He is preparing to attack the Regent, and we also want to take revenge ourselves." Lu Zhan was eager to try, and Yuncan's eyes began to light up. They had wanted to join the army for a long time, but their sister had always been against it, thinking that they were too young.