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

Du Mingxian didn't quite understand. She wouldn't be interested in someone like Jiang Liting, but to each their own.

“If you want to earn money, we can work a little longer so you can earn more. Your husband is a grown man, he’ll definitely find a way to eat.”

Liu Ya shook her head vigorously, "No, Jiang Ge can't do it alone. He's focused on his studies. If I don't go back and prepare food for him, he'll definitely starve."

"Before, at home, he..."

Thinking that these two people lived in the same courtyard as her, and that they both complained that Jiang Ge was too noisy, so they didn't let Jiang Ge read in the morning, she couldn't bring herself to say what she was about to say.

Du Mingxian had a rough idea of ​​what was going on, but she didn't say anything.

"I'll stop here for now. I've finished sewing this outfit, so I'm going home now." After saying that, Liu Ya hurriedly went out to find the steward so she could settle her accounts and get home quickly.

Aunt Xu shook her head, "Don't try to persuade her. Just do your own thing. That's how she's lived her whole life. Liu Ya is like an old ox in the Jiang family."

Du Mingxian nodded slightly and continued with her own work.

Aunt Xu was old and had introduced two people to her. She was very happy to receive a referral fee. As it was getting dark, she was about to leave, so Du Mingxian went with her. It would be foolish to waste time sewing clothes.

On the way back, Aunt Xu said she wouldn't cook dinner tonight and was going to buy some food, so Du Mingxian went home by herself first.

When she returned, Ling Silang had not yet come back, so she went into her spatial dimension to take a shower and then cooked a meal.

She only found out that Ling Silang had returned after she finished her work, and hurriedly came out of the space.

Ling Silang knew she had returned, and wasn't surprised at all by her sudden appearance. "How was your trip today?"

"It's a strange place," Du Mingxian said softly. "Let's eat first, and we'll talk inside later."

"Okay, I'll buy some too."

The two closed the door and went straight into the space to eat.

As soon as she entered, Du Mingxian told her about what had happened that day: "With such high wages, there should be a lot of people going. But they don't select people based on their skills, they select people based on introductions. It seems like they are very strict."

Ling Silang also felt strange. "Observe first. If you don't want to go, you can tell Aunt Xu tomorrow that you have found other work. You don't need to pretend to go."

"It doesn't matter, I'll just stay here anyway, I'll go for a walk."

"By the way, I just found out today that Liu Ya was Jiang Liting's childhood bride, and the two have a child. Now Liu Ya is so afraid of disturbing Jiang Liting that she sleeps on a straw mat on the ground."

Du Mingxian stared at Ling Silang with some curiosity, "Tell me, if Jiang Liting is a person who studies very well, even to the point of becoming the top scholar, but is clueless about interpersonal relationships and daily affairs, can he be a good official?"

"Although there are people to serve you, you are never really at ease relying on others. You can choose not to do it, but you can't be incapable of doing it. Some people are good at studying, but that doesn't necessarily mean they can become officials."

A bookworm like Jiang Liting is only suited for scientific research, where he can focus wholeheartedly, and is not suited for the intrigues and backstabbing of the imperial court.

Unfortunately, being born in this dynasty meant I would never have had such an opportunity.

Ling Silang agreed with her, "That's why the Crown Prince had me observe from the shadows. Some people can be a good knife if used well, but they have to be placed in the right place."

"Let's eat. The Crown Prince has given you this really tough job." After saying that, Du Mingxian suddenly thought that the Crown Prince would be enthroned next year. "You are already being enslaved by him like this. When the Crown Prince ascends the throne, he probably won't send you out to work. He will definitely use you the most ruthlessly then."

Ling Silang had already thought of this, but he was happy about it. "I studied so that I could achieve this. Now that the Crown Prince values ​​me, it is my good fortune. It's just that it will make my wife have to accompany me."

Du Mingxian waved her hand, "I'm fine, I adapt well, I just miss my son a little, nothing else."

"Then why don't you go back and take a look tomorrow?"

"I'm not going back. I'll go to my workplace again tomorrow. Something feels off about it."

"it is good."

The next day, when Du Mingxian was about to go, Aunt Xu said she had something to do that day and wouldn't be going. Liu Ya, wanting to earn money as soon as possible, got up early to take care of Jiang Liting and left first.

So Du Mingxian went alone today. Before she even knocked on the door, she encountered two people at the entrance of the house.

A woman in her forties and a woman in her twenties.

"Don't worry, as long as you're skilled, they'll definitely keep you here. The money you earn sewing clothes will be enough for your husband's expenses in the capital. You can also prepare some nicer things for your husband."

“He was good at studying, we can’t ruin his future just because we don’t have money.”

The woman in her early twenties, clearly a newcomer, was very nervous. "Is it really okay?"

"Oh dear, you're worried about me, aren't you? Let me tell you, I only thought of introducing you to make money because we live in the same courtyard. I wouldn't introduce just anyone."

"Yes, yes, I know, thank you, ma'am. I... I'm just worried that my hands are too rough and I won't be able to do this kind of delicate work."

The woman in her forties grabbed her arm and said, “Alright, don’t hesitate. We’ll go in and you’ll see. Families like ours, with someone taking the imperial examination next year, will be treated well. Even if your skills are just average, as long as you’re willing to work, they’ll take us in.”

The woman knocked on the door, introduced herself, and went inside, with Du Mingxian following her.

The gatekeeper, seeing that Du Mingxian knew she had been there yesterday, let her in directly.

It was the same room as yesterday. When Du Mingxian went in, she found that there were fewer people today than yesterday. She also saw Liu Ya, who was looking down at the clothes in her hands. The needle and thread moved back and forth on the fabric so fast that only a shadow remained.

Moreover, she discovered that... everyone's positions were not fixed, and whoever arrived early could grab a good spot.

Liu Ya chose a window seat today.

Du Mingxian glanced around again and saw that many people were sewing clothes with their heads down. There were also some people who were talkative and had a strong personality. Now that everyone was sewing clothes, they kept looking up while their hands were still working.

Du Mingxian spotted the woman at a glance. With a quick glance, she went to a shelf, grabbed her own winnowing basket, and sat down next to the woman.

When the woman saw the newcomer sit down, she only glanced at him before continuing with her work, though she still looked up frequently.

Du Mingxian observed for a while, then sighed softly. The woman immediately seemed to have found a breakthrough and quickly moved closer to Du Mingxian. "Little sister, what's wrong? Why are you sighing? Is something bothering you? Tell me, I'm the best at comforting people."

"No, it's just that I was thinking about how hard my younger sister's life is. If we had such a good job, she would definitely be able to live a better life." This was the explanation she had prepared long ago.