Exile at the start? The princess is no ordinary woman.

"Young Madam Jun, Young Master Jun, I'll handle this for you. I support you. Thank you for giving the villagers this opportunity."

"Yes, Nanzhi, thank you. We're already very happy that you're willing to buy vegetables from the villagers. As long as we grow good vegetables, we don't need to go to the city to buy them; we can earn money directly at home. Now you're even willing to provide work opportunities..."

“Uncle Village Head, Auntie, you’re too kind. We did this because the villagers of Silver Fox Village are all kind and treat us well.”

Of course, this is ultimately about the starting wages, so we need to be upfront about it. Just like with the vegetable harvesting, once the workshop is up and running, the people who come to work there will also need to be selected by us. We'll only hire suitable and efficient workers..."

"That's natural, that's natural,"

"Young Lady Jun, Young Master Jun, where do you plan to build this workshop?"

“Uncle Village Head, I have an idea about the location. How about that flat, open area that leads directly from the village to our side?”

We can see it from our yard; it's not far, so it's not noisy, and it's convenient for everyone to get to work.”

The location Gu Nanzhi mentioned is where the village now meets their village to the south, about a hundred meters away.

It's convenient for them too, and the workshop won't be noisy when it's open. They can also pass by the workshop when they return to the village...

"That place,"

After thinking for a moment, Zhao, the village head, nodded in agreement.

"Okay, that's where we'll go then. I'll write the paperwork for you later, and you can sign and put your fingerprint on it."

"no problem"

"By the way, Uncle Village Head, the location has been confirmed. You'll need to get the villagers to help build the workshop."

"Of course, Miss Jun, what kind of building do you want to create?"

"I haven't thought about it yet. I'll draw up a blueprint tonight. Uncle Village Head, once you've finished writing the paperwork, we can start gathering people. We can start work anytime. First, let's prepare the necessary timber..."

"No problem, no problem,"

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This was good news for the villagers. Zhao Lizheng and Aunt Zhao were very enthusiastic, and they quickly discussed and finalized the matter according to Gu Nanzhi's idea.

Gu Nanzhi was also very proactive in her own small workshop. After Zhao Lizheng and his wife left, she took Jun Yanchen to inspect the land she had chosen. When they returned, she picked up a pen and began to draw the design drawings for the small workshop according to her own ideas.

After much revision and rewriting, she completed a satisfactory workshop drawing on only three sheets of paper.

"Nan Nan, are you done drawing?"

"Yes, it's drawn. Once the village head finds someone, we'll give it to them and they can build it according to this style."

"Okay, then put down your pen and take a break."

Jun Yanchen stepped forward and collected the paper and pen in front of Gu Nanzhi, then pulled her to the bedside.

Gu Nanzhi lifted Jun Yanchen's chin.

"Huaiqing, do you want to rest or do something else? Hmm?"

Jun Yanchen took her hand, put his arm around her waist, and pulled her into his embrace.

What does Nan Nan think?

Gu Nanzhi smiled,

"me......"

"you guess......"

That's what she said, but her other hand had already unknowingly reached for Jun Yanchen's abs.

Noticing the alluring hand, Jun Yanchen chuckled softly, abandoning his flirtatious advances to savor those tempting red lips...

Another night of enchanting scenery...

The next day, Jun Yanchen and Gu Nanzhi went to Zhao Lizheng's house together to sign the land deed.

Then they arrived at the homestead, where Zhao, the village head, also gathered those who could read blueprints and build houses.

Gu Nanzhi took out the drawings she had finished the night before and discussed and confirmed them with him.

All she had to do next was pay.

When construction started, it was still the same familiar villagers, the same familiar faces who helped build the houses when they first arrived in the village.

During Gu Nanzhi's time at home, the task of administering acupuncture to Madam Xu was handed over to Bai Zang. Therefore, Gu Nanzhi planned to wait until things were settled at Nanshan Hall before going to the city.

So life in the village is very pleasant every day.

Moreover, Jun Yanchen wasn't lying to her; the stove she requested arrived on the sixth day after returning to the village, and it was even delivered late at night.

"Madam, please take a look and see if you are satisfied."

Gu Nanzhi circled the iron furnace being carried off the carriage. It looked fine; the furnace core, the furnace bridge, the furnace plate... even the chimney pipes were all in good condition.

However, you can't tell the quality just by looking at it; you have to start a fire to find out.

"It looks fine, but let's leave it for now and see if it works tomorrow by starting a fire."

"Yes, ma'am"

"Uncle Li, please arrange for Yoruichi and the others to rest. They've worked hard, bringing all this so late at night."

"It's only right. I knew Madam needed it urgently, and since it's getting cold today, I thought I'd deliver it as soon as possible."

"Okay, go and rest."

The stove arrived, but it wasn't immediately installed inside. It was simply placed in the yard. The next day, as instructed by Gu Nanzhi, Steward Li added firewood and lit the stove in the yard.

Gu Nanzhi then directed them to test the stove lid and chimney, which were found to be without problems and without any smoke leakage.

In fact, the technology of our ancient people was absolutely amazing. They just didn't develop as much technology, but they didn't lose any of their manual skills.

"That's fine, no problem. This is good craftsmanship. Uncle Li, turn off the fire, then go get some loess and put a layer of it inside the stove core. This will make the stove burn more easily..."

"Yes, madam, I will take care of it."

Previously, the stove she and her master used always had a layer of yellow soil inside, so Gu Nanzhi knew that if yellow soil was applied, the stove couldn't be used until another day.

But we've waited so long, what's one more day?

After that, the stove was ready to be moved into the living room. Under my direction, a hole was drilled in the wall closest to the yard to accommodate the chimney pipe.

Because a stove was added, the layout of the living room changed slightly.

The seat to the right of the entrance is now considered the head seat, instead of the traditional seat directly opposite the entrance.

Because the stove is here, when it gets cold, once a fire is lit, the person will definitely sit by the stove to warm themselves.

"With this stove, we can eat here too. When it gets cold, the stir-fried dishes won't get cold easily if we put them on it. And if we want to have hot pot, we won't have to bother lighting a brazier anymore."

"But I'd like to remind you to be careful, as it will get very hot here after the fire is lit, so please be careful when you sit down."

"Understood, yes, Madam..."