The sickly son died young? After the marriage exchange, I will bring prosperity to his entire clan f

"Won't our workshop business improve? Besides, if we offer it up, the Emperor will think highly of us, and we might even receive some rewards. With this, anyone who wants to bully our family will have to think twice, right?"

Previously, Du Mingxian had planned to take over the wineries in the two directions closest to the Ling family herself, and hand over the remaining two farther ones to the imperial court. As for how the imperial court would arrange them, that was the imperial court's business.

Finally, Ling Shilang suggested that since they were going to give it all, they should give it all.

Ling Dalang didn't quite understand. Although he was very distressed, he figured that since it was his fourth brother and sister-in-law's decision, it must be right. "Alright, I'll go to the prefectural city and tell the prefect about this matter first."

"When you say it, you must play the victim. First, our house is only so big, and second, we can't eat it all. Just say that we originally planned to give the wine recipes to the two southeast directions, but we felt it wouldn't be good to keep two of them, so we just gave them all away," Du Mingxian instructed.

The effect of saying something in different ways can be drastically different.

Ling Dalang nodded emphatically, "Okay, okay."

Ling Dalang packed his things and left. Du Mingxian noticed that Wang Shi was in a daze. "Sister-in-law, will you blame us for handing over the formula?"

"No, since my fourth brother and sister-in-law have discussed it, this decision must be the best for our Ling family. Besides, our family's current life is something I never dared to dream of before."

“We’re not very bright, but we have one redeeming quality: we listen to smart people,” Wang said, laughing at herself.

Du Mingxian: "..."

The Ling family is indeed unsuitable now. Firstly, they lack manpower, secondly, they lack someone to manage things, and most importantly, they are short of talent. If there were someone capable of managing things independently, she would not give up this opportunity.

Never mind, let's take it one step at a time, there will always be a chance.

The weather started to get muggy at the end of May.

As Du Mingxian left Ling Dalang's house, she could feel the temperature in the air rising. "Let's go back quickly, it's getting hot."

"it is good."

Ling Silang's health has improved significantly thanks to Du Mingxian's careful treatment, and he looks no different from a normal person. However, Du Mingxian is still extremely cautious.

"There are still two months left, are you still going to see the teacher?"

"I'm going, and I might have to stay at your house for a few more days."

Du Mingxian became worried when she heard that Ling Silang was going to stay outside, fearing that his health wouldn't be able to handle it. "When are you going?"

"Just these two days."

“Then I’ll go with you. I live in the county, so if anything happens to you, I can get there as soon as possible.”

"Thank you for your trouble."

"What are you talking about? We're a married couple."

"Sister, brother-in-law." Chen Ming came out from inside the door.

Having lived with the Ling family for more than half a year, enjoying good food and accommodation, Chen Ming, who was shorter than other children his age before, has grown taller in such a short period of time.

"just came back?"

"Yes, I have some news to bring back."

"Ah."

"Wu Daniu went to join the army, and before he left, he sent Wu Sanniu to school."

Where is Wu Erniu?

"At home, they said they wanted to learn from Wu Erniu and become a hunter to manage the household."

Du Mingxian scoffed. Wu Erniu's skills were far inferior to Wu Daniu's. Besides... Wu Erniu didn't have the composure or the strong sense of responsibility.

"anything else?"

Chen Ming hesitated for a moment, as if he was wondering whether or not to speak.

"Go ahead."

“My mother knows someone... who is in a similar situation to my mother and wants to find a good place to go. My mother asked if she could introduce him to the eldest son of the Du family.”

Similar to Widow Chen's situation, that is... a widow.

Du Youliang, the eldest son of the Du family?

"It's fine, let your mother handle it. There's no need to do anything special, just give her a chance, and let things develop naturally."

"Yes," Chen Ming replied and left.

Du Mingxian looked at the growing Chen Ming and said, "He's quite a promising talent. Have you tested his studies? How did it go?"

"Not bad. I asked before, if I can keep studying, I might be able to pass the exam."

Suddenly a group of children, both boys and girls, ran past in front of me, laughing and playing.

Thinking back to her past life when there was gender equality and every child received compulsory education, she remarked with emotion, "Many intelligent people lack an opportunity."

Ling Shilang agreed with this statement.

"I'm leaving with my older brother tomorrow; I'm going to the Wang family."

Ling Silang didn't offer to come along; he wasn't in good health, and going would only be a burden. "Okay, be careful."

"Don't worry, I will."

After returning home, Du Mingxian first drew up the plans for expanding the workshop. She generously gave away the wine, but she didn't have any alcohol, which she didn't intend to give away.

Military doctors would be very interested in this stuff; alcohol can increase the success rate of saving lives, but they must first have it in their own hands.

Moreover, once this thing starts production, it has to be in large quantities. Who can guarantee that there won't be any minor frictions with neighboring countries along the border?

After finishing the drawing, she first went to give it to Ling Silang. Ling Silang felt that the drawing was very good. After the two discussed it, they called all the members of the Ling family together that night to finalize the matter.

Before everyone had left, Ling Dalang said, "Sanlang, you're always idle, why don't you help me out?"

"Brother, I can't do it." Ling Sanlang refused immediately.

"The workshop needs to be expanded, but the brewing cannot be stopped. Your sister-in-law has only just recovered and cannot overwork herself. I also need to see the prefect; there are many things that need to be arranged."

“There are few capable people available now. Our father is the only one keeping an eye on things, and you’re just sitting at home doing nothing all day. You can’t be more idle than our father, can you?” Since Ling Dalang had brought it up, he was determined to get Ling Sanlang’s approval.

Ling Sanlang didn't really want to get involved. He distributed money every three months. He had never seen more than a hundred taels of silver before. Now, well... he could just lie back and relax. It was so comfortable to have money coming in.

"Brother, I...I really didn't care."

“Before our family opened the workshop, who in the family knew how to manage things? If not, we’ll learn.” Father Ling couldn’t stand seeing his third son idle. “Tomorrow, go with your eldest brother to see the prefect. From now on, you’ll help out. Don’t be idle all day.”

Ling Sanlang said aggrievedly, "Father, I haven't been idle either. There's still a lot of work waiting for me in the fields."

Ling's father glared angrily, "What work is there in the fields? I saw you chatting and gossiping with the village women just the other day. When I asked you to take charge, all you do is work in the fields. Do you think you haven't been to the fields in days?"

Ling Sanlang dared not speak again, fearing that his father would reveal all his secrets.

Ling's mother spoke up, "Third son, although your eldest brother and his family take the lion's share of the winery business, you still get a share of the profits. Now that we're asking you to help out, we won't let you do it for free. Your eldest brother will pay you for your work."

“Yes, I’ll pay you.” Ling Dalang immediately agreed, as long as his third brother was willing to help him.

Du Mingxian watched with amusement. This was a truly united family. Ling Sanlang was also quite shrewd. She had longed for a life of ease, where she could get paid without having to work.

However, she wouldn't tell Ling Sanlang that she couldn't stand seeing him living too comfortably, so she mentioned to her sister-in-law Wang that she herself was a reliable person.

In the end, Ling Sanlang could only help out, and Ling Dalang gave him extra pay for the work.

The next day, Du Mingxian traveled with Ling Dalang and Ling Sanlang. When they arrived in the county, Du Mingxian was going to the Wang family, so she naturally couldn't travel with the two of them. She didn't drive the carriage and left the city on her own after parting ways with them.

Release the horse from the space and ride it yourself.

The journey to the Wang family was very convenient for her, as she could eat whatever she wanted in her space when she was hungry, and rest with her horse when she was tired.

It was noon when we arrived at Nandi City.

Du Mingxian walked slowly by herself, planning to first open an inn, then wash up, and then deliver a visiting card to the Wang family.

Before she even reached the entrance of the inn where she had stayed before, she saw a crowd gathered on the bustling main street, blocking the way. She didn't want to watch the spectacle, and it was difficult to even get past them.

Just as she was thinking about whether she should find a teahouse to rest first and go there after the excitement had died down, she heard the discussions around her.

"Young Master Wang, you're really something. If you don't like the girl, why did you save her? Now that she's trying to kill herself, why don't you take her back?"

"Don't say that. Young Master Wang has no women around him. Although he flirts with women on the street every day, he has neither a wife nor a concubine at home. It's unlikely that a woman would offer herself to him."

Du Mingxian, feeling a little curious, asked, "Excuse me, who is this Second Young Master Wang you're talking about?"

"How many Wang families are there in Nandi City? It must be Wang Qi, the second son of the richest Wang family."

Du Mingxian smiled apologetically and thanked them. She had no intention of going to the teahouse. Looking at the crowded people, she gritted her teeth and squeezed her way to the front.

Wang Qi's face was extremely ugly at this moment. Behind him stood two servants, and beside him stood two male attendants, one fat and one thin, dressed in the same fine clothes.

A woman was kneeling in front of them, wearing a white flower in her hair. She was clutching the corner of Wang Qi's robe tightly with one hand, crying her heart out.

Du Mingxian was able to see the woman's face clearly. Even as a woman, let alone Wang Qi, who was a man, she felt a little soft-hearted seeing such a beautiful woman crying like that.

"As I said, I gave you the money only so that you could properly bury your deceased father; I had no other intentions."

The woman looked up, tears falling, looking pitiful, her voice gentle and melodious, "If you have no intention of marrying me, why did you give me that money? I sold myself, and you bought me by giving me the money. Now you don't want me anymore, and my reputation is ruined. I might as well just kill myself."

The fat man next to Wang Qi said with a smile, "Wang Qi, why don't you just accept her? Such a beautiful woman, and you're not even a little bit moved. You just watch this beauty cry like this, it breaks my heart."

The skinny man chimed in, "That's right, bringing such a beauty home to warm our bed would be even better."

"I've said it before, I don't need it." Wang Qi was furious. He had meant well, seeing that the girl was selling herself to bury her father, so he gave her money to bury her father and then go back to live a good life.

Who would have thought... everything was fine the day before yesterday, but today she suddenly showed up at his door, insisting on going home with him no matter what.

My older brother once said that people of unknown origin should not be brought home.

No matter how he explained, the woman just wouldn't agree and insisted on following his lead. His two best friends also spoke up for her.

The woman didn't speak, she just cried, and she never loosened her clothes around Wang Qi's neck.

After watching for a while, Du Mingxian realized that although Wang Qiping seemed shrewish, he was actually very kind. If he were a little more ruthless, he wouldn't be troubled by such a small matter.

"Since she wants to be with you so much, just take her away."

No one spoke up; everyone was pressuring Wang Qi. Suddenly, a woman's voice rang out, and everyone looked over to ask what was going on.

When Wang Qi saw Du Mingxian's face, his previously ashen face instantly brightened like a flower blooming in spring, and his voice was filled with excitement, "Sister."

Du Mingxian looked at Wang Qi with slight disdain, "You haven't improved at all."

Wang Qi felt wronged. "Sister, I..." He wanted to explain, but he didn't know where to begin, so he simply shut up and didn't mention it.

The woman kneeling on the ground saw someone speak up for her, and Wang Qi even called her "sister," though he was suspicious that this girl looked younger than him.

But this woman was speaking up for her, so she immediately knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly to Du Mingxian, saying, "Thank you, Miss, thank you for speaking up for me."

Wang Qi was extremely embarrassed and gently tugged at Du Mingxian's sleeve, "Sister, you can't just bring people back to the house."

Upon hearing this, the woman began to cry again, her voice choked with sobs, "I have no ill intentions, I only want to stay by your side, take care of you and serve you, I have no other thoughts."

"This young master has no need for women."

The woman immediately turned pale and shook her head, "Master, you misunderstand. I only want to serve you as your servant, like a cow or a horse. I dare not have any other thoughts."

Wang Qi was also in a dilemma.

"Take her in. Since this young lady is so shameless and wants to follow you, let her sign a contract of servitude first."

Wang Qi wanted to say no, but seeing Du Mingxian's calm face, he swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue. "Fine." He looked at the woman. "Since you're willing to look after me, you must sign a contract of servitude."

“Didn’t you give her money? She sold herself to bury her father, and now she’s begging you. She was a slave to begin with,” Du Mingxian reminded Wang Qi.

Wang Qi still didn't understand Du Mingxian's actions, but he knew that his father and older brother had a very good impression of Du Mingxian. With Du Mingxian's involvement, even if he brought back a woman, his father and older brother wouldn't do anything, so it was all good.

"Yep."

The woman nodded immediately, "I'm willing, I'm willing."

Right there on the street, the contract of sale was written immediately, the woman pressed her fingerprint on it, and Wang Qi had someone take the contract to the yamen for registration.

"Sister, what should we do now?"

“You’re the brothel you frequent most often, why don’t you sell it? You can treat me to a meal; I’ve rushed here and haven’t had much to eat yet.”