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Gao Yan held the teacup and drank the tea in one gulp.

He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but the water tasted especially sweet.

He smacked his lips a few times, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly with the movement.

Lu Huan pursed her lips. Why is it suddenly so hot? Could it be that the heated kang (traditional Chinese bed) is burning too brightly?

Gao Yan, oblivious to her odd behavior, replied, "They did get into a fight! Luckily, I arrived in time, otherwise those villagers would have almost pushed Uncle Jiu to the ground."

Lu Huan snapped out of her daze, "It's that serious!"

"That's right!" Gao Yan poured another glass of water and pulled Lu Huan to sit on his lap. "It's all because of the high grain prices!"

Lu Huan wrapped her arms around his neck and found a comfortable position.

Gao Yan continued, "I don't know where they found out. There are grain merchants in the city buying grain at prices 60% higher than in previous years."

The Lu family's grain shop also had several smaller grain stores. Although each person was limited to purchasing two jin (1 kg) per day, the price was still 10% lower than the purchase price.

Such outrageous news made Lu Huan sit up straight.

He stared at Gao Yan's face, trying to confirm whether the news was true or false.

The man's eyes were firm, yet tinged with helplessness.

"Many villagers have already made plans to bring their household registration documents to the city in the afternoon to sell grain, and on the way, they will also go to Lu's Grain Shop to buy their share for the day."

So the news I told Uncle Jiu became the fuse; as soon as he said it was best not to sell the grain, they started arguing on the spot.”

"Just for that 10% price difference?"

Lu Huan's eyes widened, and her little mouth pursed slightly, making her look just like a red squirrel from the nearby mountains.

Somewhat cute.

Thinking this, Gao Yan couldn't help but pinch her cheek.

It's so soft, no wonder she always likes to pinch me.

“A 10% price difference is already quite significant. Nowadays, every household still has several hundred kilograms of grain stored up, and the price difference is enough for them to buy a month's worth of food.”

Lu Huan did some mental calculations and couldn't help but sigh, "It's all because of poverty."

“That’s right!” Gao Yan echoed absentmindedly. “But you don’t need to worry. Although some members of the Gao family disagree, Ninth Uncle’s words still carry a lot of weight.”

But those outsiders..."

Lu Huan nodded. "In that case, let them sign a written agreement."

If they insist on selling the grain, they will be responsible for any losses or profits that arise later, and the village chief will have nothing to do with it.

That way, even if something unexpected happens in the future, and it goes to the village chief, Uncle Jiu will be in the right.

Gao Yan quickly pecked Lu Huan on the cheek, "I was thinking of ways to get Ninth Uncle out of this mess on my way back. You're so smart, wife!"

He carried Lu Huan and placed her by the warm kang (heated brick bed). "I'll go to Uncle Jiu's house now and tell him this good idea."

Lu Huan nodded with a smile.

She touched the bedding beneath her and muttered to herself, "It's not hot at all, but my face felt like it was on fire just now."

No sooner had Gao Yan left than He Niang walked in.

"Master, Yulan just went out through the side door. She was only gone for less than fifteen minutes and came back very soon."

Lu Huan had previously suspected that Li Shi might have given Yu Lan's entire family to Lu Ruyi. It was only because the Gao family compound couldn't accommodate them all that Yu Lan's husband and children were left outside to provide support.

When Li sent Yulan and Lesong over before, she said that they were only temporarily serving Lu Ruyi.

As a result, Lu Ruyi went back to her parents' home, but Le Song did not come with her. Yu Lan, however, stayed behind. Something must have happened that Lu Huan was unaware of.

Although she didn't know exactly what had happened, it wasn't hard to guess.

It's very likely that the problem lies with Yulan's trusted male confidant.

When Li Shi first prepared a dowry for Lu Ruyi, she secretly took out a considerable amount and later subsidized Lu Ruyi and Lu Jinxiu.

I'm afraid her savings are almost gone.

At this moment, the most important thing for Ms. Li is to replenish her savings as soon as possible.

Unless there was an absolutely necessary reason, she certainly wouldn't have transferred her trusted confidant from such a lucrative position at such a critical juncture.

There is only one possibility—Yulan's man committed a crime and was discovered by Lu Chengde, so he had to "exile" his family to Lu Ruyi's side.

Lu Huan never expected that Yu Lan's man lived in Gaojia Village!

Lu Huan nodded to indicate that she understood, and then asked about other things.

"Tomorrow is the second day of the second lunar month, the streets should be very lively. Your family has been at the Gao family's house for over a month now."

After finishing the kitchen work tomorrow, the whole family can go out for a walk and relax!

"No..." He Niang instinctively refused, but she quickly realized that her mistress never spoke without reason; there must be a reason behind her words.

Lu Huan had no idea what He Niang was thinking; she simply assumed that He Niang was just being polite out of habit.

He then advised, "My wife has already told me that we will be leaving Yanjing soon and heading south to Jinling."

We're afraid we won't see the bustling activity of the North again anytime soon!

He Niang then agreed.

It was a rare opportunity for the whole family to go out together, and she wanted to tell her husband right away!

*

Before taking her afternoon nap, Lu Huan specifically instructed He Niang to wake her up in half an hour.

She never expected that the person who woke her up would be Gao Yan.

A faint pink blush appeared on Lu Huan's satisfied face.

Her smile is especially sweet.

"Ayan, you're back? Have you had lunch yet?"

"I've already eaten. Uncle Jiu invited me to stay and eat at his house." The next moment, Gao Yan's mood became somewhat downcast. "Uncle Jiu is just as smart as you; he also thought of this method."

Lu Huan held the man's large hand and stroked the calluses on his palm.

"It's not that you're not smart, it's just that such protection was never necessary in the past. There's a reason for this, and it's normal that you didn't think of it."

Gao Yan felt an itch in his palm and scratched back.

"I just regret that I couldn't help Ninth Uncle."

Lu Huan smiled and comforted him, "Have you forgotten your place? There will always be a chance to help him!"

"Huan'er, you're absolutely right!"

Gao Yan thought to himself that, besides being able to support his wife, his background had finally come in a slightly better use.

"But from what I heard from Ninth Uncle just now, after the summer harvest, he will propose to the village chief to reappoint a village chief. He can just focus on being the head of the Gao family."

Lu Huan was also somewhat surprised.

In his previous life, Gao Dakai was heartbroken because of the misfortunes that befell his eldest son and his wife, as well as his youngest son, but he wasn't quite there yet...

"It can't be that serious, can it?" Lu Huan asked.

Gao Yan shook his head. "Since Uncle Jiu brought this up, it must be the result of his long-term consideration, not a momentary impulse."

What happened today is just the beginning.

Lu Huan gently patted the man's shoulder, "Don't think too much. Uncle Jiu is getting old, it's time for him to enjoy his grandchildren."

Gao Yan stretched out a hand and placed it on Lu Huan's flat stomach.

"That's true. It's just a pity that Uncle Jiu won't be able to see what our child looked like right after birth!"

"Yes, we must have already settled down in Nanjing by then."

At this point, Lu Huan suddenly remembered something very important.

The snow disaster has not caused much damage, so Gaojia Village does not need to flee south together.

Wouldn't Gao Daliu, the eldest uncle of the Gao family, miss out on a great opportunity to be promoted and become an official?