Stepmother in charge: Making a fortune through farming and raising her children to fight back

Outside the Rende Bookstore.

Yun Jing turned around and found that it was the clerk from the bookstore.

"Mr. Yun, our shopkeeper told me to tell you that we no longer need you to copy books in the bookstore, so you don't need to come here anymore."

Yun Jing was stunned and said, "Hey, buddy, can I meet the boss?"

"Our boss doesn't want to see you," the clerk waved his hand. "You know, our customers are mainly students from the academy, but now that you've caused public outrage, we can no longer accommodate you. Those are the boss's exact words."

After saying that, the guy turned around and went inside, leaving Yun Jing alone.

He has been working with this shop for a long time. His handwriting looks good and he charges a low price. The boss was happy to let him come before, but now...

Could it be that I can’t even support myself now?

"Oh, right." The clerk stuck his head out again: "Our boss asked me to tell you something. The road to the imperial examination is difficult. Make plans early, prove your innocence, and ask someone to guarantee you." After saying that, he closed the door.

Yun Jing pursed his lips.

He knew it very well, but with all the evidence, it was not easy to prove his innocence. What's more, he was just a commoner, how could he possibly defeat the son of an official.

The shopkeeper made it very clear that he could no longer come here to copy books and had to find another way out.

Then he turned around and looked at Yun Zhenzhen with an apologetic look: "Aunt, I'm sorry, I may not be able to pay the money back for the time being. The bookstore doesn't need me to copy books, I have to find other work..."

"It's okay." Yun Zhenzhen, who had witnessed everything, understood him very well. After all, he was still a child. "Take your time to look for it. For now, you can help out at my aunt's house. I'll give you 20 cents a day to offset your debt."

Yun Jing nodded silently. This was the only way for now.

My aunt treated me very well. I only earned a hundred coins a month by copying books in the academy, but I could earn twenty coins a day from my aunt, which means I could earn six hundred coins a month, and I could pay it back quickly.

A group of people were walking slowly along the street. When they saw some nice wooden basins, barrels, pots, pans, etc., they would buy some to take home. Now there were just enough bowls and chopsticks for each person at home, and there was no room for any extra ones.

After buying a bunch of bowls and chopsticks, Yun Jing hurried over to help. There were ten bowls in total. His hand slipped and he almost dropped them on the ground. Fortunately, Qin Li was quick to catch them.

Qin Li was a little dissatisfied: "Cousin, be careful with the things you take. These things are very expensive. Forget it, you'd better not take them. Let me do it."

Qin Li put the things into his backpack. His cousin was only good at studying, but his practical skills were almost zero.

Yun Zhenzhen patted him and said, "You two are not on the same track, there is no comparison at all."

An idea came to her mind at this moment, and she decided to observe it for a while before making any decision.

When Yun Zhenzhen was thinking, a voice came from behind him.

"Mrs. Yun?"

Yun Zhenzhen and her group turned around and found that it was County Magistrate Lu Yunfeng.

At this time, he was not wearing official uniform, but a blue casual suit with a purse hanging around his waist. He was so handsome that it was hard not to notice him.

"Greetings, Mr. County Magistrate."

Lu Yunfeng waved his hand and said, "We are all acquaintances now. There is no need to be polite when we meet in the future. Moreover, Madam Yun has made great contributions to the entire Yunding County. I can't thank you enough. There is no need to be polite when we meet in the future."

After hearing this, several people stood up.

"How's the wheat in the fields doing now?" Lu Yunfeng looked at them. "The county government has been busy lately. When I have some free time later, I'll definitely come to your Qinjia Village to take a look."

Yun Zhenzhen smiled and replied, "Your Excellency is welcome to come and inspect."

Yun Jing watched the two of them chatting and laughing freely from behind and couldn't help feeling surprised. It seemed that the rumors were true. The solution to the wheat disease was indeed found by the aunt, otherwise the county magistrate would not be so polite to her.

After Lu Yunfeng left.

Yun Jing said softly, "Aunt, you are different from before."

"Really?" Yun Zhenzhen looked at him curiously: "So do you like my ex-girlfriend or me now?"

"Of course it's the current one." Yun Jing added, "I liked her before, but the current one is more admirable."

Although my aunt loved me before, she had no ideas of her own and looked lifeless. Now my aunt is more capable, sensible, and able to distinguish right from wrong. She is full of energy and it makes people happy to look at her.

Yun Zhenzhen was stunned. She didn't expect that this boy had such a high opinion of her.

The scene was quiet for a while.

"This county magistrate has a very good reputation among the people," Yun Jing said, trying to make conversation. "He issued several laws and regulations right after taking office, improving people's lives and making business much easier. The people in town have given him rave reviews."

He studied at Xingyang Academy and had a certain understanding of the court affairs and people's livelihood. He also talked about them with the county magistrates of several nearby counties.

The one with the best reputation was the magistrate of Changshan County. He was sympathetic to the people and often went on tours in disguise, and had a very good reputation among the local people.

The one with the best political achievements was the magistrate of Jiujiang County. Because of its location close to the ferry, the excellent geographical location allowed the entire Jiujiang County to develop at an unstoppable pace and became the most prosperous county in Yuzhou.

The one with the worst reputation was the magistrate of Taiyin County, who relied on his power to become a local tyrant. Many people used his name to act as his accomplices, causing great suffering to the local people.

The magistrate of our Yunding County is fat and kind-hearted. He has not made any great political achievements, and his reputation among the people is not particularly good. However, he has been in office for ten years and has never persecuted the people, so the country is peaceful.

On the way home, Yun Jing kept talking about what he had seen and heard during his years of studying. Ming Zhenzhen and Qin Li listened with great interest. These stories were things they had never heard of in the village.

Before we knew it, the ox cart had already arrived at the village entrance.

"Jing'er, you should go back today." Yun Zhenzhen said as she moved things. "Come back tomorrow, but you need to explain clearly to your grandma that you're coming to my house to help with the housework. I don't want them to come to my house and cause trouble again."

"Aunt, don't worry." Yun Jing nodded cautiously.

The group separated at a fork in the road.

Yun Jing walked quickly towards home. It was still early, and it was just noon when he returned to the Yun family.

Before anyone entered the door, a voice was heard from afar.

"Brother Jing, where have you been? I haven't seen you this early in the morning." Old Lady Yun came out eagerly: "I asked the clan leader to go out and inquire. There is an academy in Taiyin County that is also recruiting students. You have such good qualifications, you will definitely be able to get in. Tomorrow I will ask your father to take you to see the dean..."

"Grandma." Yun Jing interrupted her and said, "Don't worry about my affairs. I have my own ideas. I will not go to study there."

"Also, you are not allowed to cause trouble to my aunt again. She is very kind to me, and I don't want you to ruin this relationship."

With that, Yun Jing went into the house and closed the door.

Old Mrs. Yun had no say and could only listen to her grandson. Jing'er had been well-read since he was a child and was more knowledgeable than an old woman like her, so she just listened to him.