The Rise of a General's Daughter-in-Law Doctor

Li Muxia said, "Liu Zhuangtou, how about this? The weather is getting colder now, and there shouldn't be any crops left in the fields. There's still some time before it gets really cold. Why don't you find a piece of land to build a greenhouse and experiment with it? Once it's successful, I believe everyone will definitely get involved. After all, winter vegetables aren't cheap, and you can recoup your investment in no time. Also, tell the tenants that the landlords will subsidize 50% of the greenhouse costs for those who build greenhouses this year. In addition, next year's rent will be reduced by 30%."

Liu Laowu was shocked for a moment when he heard Li Muxia's words. To be honest, even if Li Muxia did not provide subsidies or reduce fees, he was not wrong. As long as Li Muxia said that he would not rent the farmland to tenants next year, those tenants would do as Li Muxia asked even if they were unwilling. Moreover, the construction of the greenhouse was itself for the benefit of the tenants.

However, Li Muxia did not do that. It must be said that their young lady inherited the kindness and benevolence of her mother.

Li Muxia didn't understand the specific procedures, so he left the rest to the professionals. She only needed to provide an idea and a method.

After finishing that, Li Muxia started talking about something else.

"Boss Liu, I have another method for sprouting beans. You can do it with the other tenants in the village, and send all the bean sprouts you make to the Xiankelai Inn in Kyoto."

Liu Zhuangtou took the prescription from Li Muxia and looked at it carefully. After reading it, he said with some surprise, "Are the sprouts from these mung beans and soybeans really edible?"

Li Muxia said with a smile, "It's not just edible, it's delicious. I'll give you a few recipes for making bean sprouts later. Once you've figured out how to make bean sprouts, you can try them yourselves first. But don't forget to deliver the goods to Xiankelai. After you succeed, you need to ensure that Xiankelai supplies you every day. The price of bean sprouts is not much cheaper than the price of meat. Manager Wang of Xiankelai will settle the payment for you. You can discuss the specifics with Manager Wang."

Upon hearing Li Muxia's words, Liu Zhuangtou became somewhat agitated, his vision blurred, and he knelt down before Li Muxia with a "plop".

Seeing this, Li Muxia quickly got up and helped the man up, saying, "Master Liu, what are you doing? According to your age, it wouldn't be wrong for me to call you Uncle. Besides, you've worked so hard for this manor and managed it so well. We're grateful to you. You can't kneel down so often in the future. It's making me feel uncomfortable."

Liu Laowu's voice choked with emotion, tears welling in his eyes: "Miss, you've provided so many ways for the tenants in the village to earn money this time. They'll definitely have a good New Year this winter. You don't know, although the tenants could earn some money in previous years, it was barely enough to cover their basic expenses. With these new businesses, they'll be better off this year. This old man is thanking you on behalf of the tenants."

Li Muxia stayed in the manor for a long time, only leaving when the sun was about to set.

Steward Wu did not go back with them. Li Muxia told him to stay here and help Liu Zhuangtou, and to come back tomorrow after he had informed all the tenants.

She thought today would go smoothly, but she ran into trouble on the way back, and she knew it wouldn't be that easy.

"Help! You bunch of thugs, let go of my daughter!" came a middle-aged woman's voice.

"Mother, please don't hit my mother." A young girl's voice rang out.

These sounds jolted Li Muxia awake, who was resting with her eyes closed. She lifted the car curtain and, sure enough, saw a group of people surrounding a mother and daughter on the road ahead. A man was holding the daughter's wrist, preventing her from going to save her mother, while three other men were punching and kicking the girl's mother, hurling insults at her as they did so.

The little girl struggled desperately, trying to rush over to save her mother. Their bags were thrown on the ground, along with a basket of overturned eggs.

Seeing this, and glancing at the four guards following the carriage, Li Muxia felt more confident and said sternly, "Stop."

The man in brocade robes standing in front looked up at the person who dared to ruin his plans.

"Who's the blind fool who dares to interfere..." He froze on the spot before he could finish his sentence.

A face full of lewdness stared at Li Muxia.

"Where did this little beauty come from?"

Looking at the man's lewd expression, Li Muxia felt extremely disgusted.

"What are you doing in broad daylight?" Li Muxia said angrily, looking at the woman who had been beaten and was lying motionless on the ground.

"Hey, little beauty, you're actually quite kind-hearted." The man looked at Li Muxia lewdly.

"Little beauty, what do you want me to do to let this mother and daughter go?"

Li Muxia rolled her eyes: "Nonsense."

"Oh, she's quite the feisty one." After saying that, he joined in the laughter of those around him.

After laughing, he said, "However, I'm in a good mood today. Since my little beauty wants to help those in need, I'll grant you this little wish."

After saying that, he winked at the people behind him: "Release them."

The subordinate hesitated for a moment, but quickly released the man as instructed.

The girl was clearly taken aback and quickly ran to the woman, helping her mother, whose face was bruised and swollen, to her feet.

"Mom, mom, are you okay?"

Although the woman looked seriously injured, most of her injuries were superficial. She had overheard Li Muxia's conversation with the man. Although she didn't believe the man would let them go, when she saw Li Muxia's face, she knew she was saved.

He pulled his daughter down and knelt in Li Muxia's direction, saying, "Thank you for saving my life, young lady."

The man looked at the mother and daughter. The girl, whom he had thought was pretty just moments before, now looked like a clown to him. He said impatiently, "Get lost before I change my mind."

Upon hearing this, the mother and daughter picked up their bundles and prepared to leave. Before leaving, they glanced at Li Muxia, feeling somewhat guilty. However, seeing the guards around Li Muxia, they felt a little relieved. As long as they could enter the city, they would report to the authorities and hope that the guards could hold out a little longer.

Seeing that the man actually let the mother and daughter go, Li Muxia knew that his target had shifted to her, but... whether he had the ability to do so was another matter.

Watching the mother and daughter run away and almost disappear from sight, Li Muxia made a move to leave, but was stopped by the man as expected: "Hehe, beauty, I have already released them as you requested, shouldn't you show your appreciation?"

Li Muxia asked casually, "I wonder how you want me to express my opinion?"

Man: "Simple, just replace that pretty girl from before and become my woman."

Upon hearing this, Cui'er and Hong'er, though both terrified, resolutely stood in front of Li Muxia.

Hong'er: "Who do you think you are, daring to covet my young lady?"

Cui'er: "That's right, doesn't she even look in the mirror? She looks like a toad."