Poor family mother and son

Qiu Sheng was fine with being called to entertain Li Jin on his holiday, but Yanmei was not very happy: couldn't she let her husband have a good rest?Can't she, a pregnant woman with a big belly, be allowed to have a good time with her husband?
But Xiao Haixing was right. Now that Chu Qing and Xiao Bao were away, it was indeed more appropriate for Qiu Sheng to receive the people sent by the imperial court on behalf of the government.

Moreover, this is also an opportunity for the outside world to know that Xingfu Magistrate has a backer, so that his official career will be smoother in the future.

It was only then that Yanmei realized that it was not easy to be an official's wife. Reason and emotion were always divided. She had to care for her husband and support her husband at the same time. It was not an ordinary person who could be a good official's wife who "understood the general situation and considered the overall situation". of.

"Go quickly, Auntie is not here, you have to help Zhou Quan," Yanmei followed Qiu Sheng back to the room to change clothes, and said while helping him adjust his collar: "If Mr. Li really can't stay, you can take him to climb the mountain. He saw how big our future tea garden in Yong'an Mansion will be."

Qiu Sheng felt that his wife's progress after coming to Yong'an Mansion was really great, and she could completely keep up with his progress - "That's what I planned," Qiu Sheng said, "I'll see if he's tired or not!"

It made Yanmei very happy.

Qiu Sheng added: "I just can't accompany you properly. I originally wanted to take you out for a walk."

Yanmei doesn't care about going out for a walk. What's there to see outside?Such a large prefecture is not as popular as the county seat of Xingtang County.

So Yanmei said: "Don't worry, wait until the baby is born before we go shopping. Our city will be very lively by then!"

Qiu Sheng likes to hear this kind of thing.

Chu Qing has signed a business cooperation contract with the Voss court, and will soon sign a contract with the Daxuan court. In this way, Yong'an Mansion will become an important commercial material distribution center for the two countries, and Yong'an Mansion will inevitably become lively.

By then, will Baal still need to think hard to collect people from all over the place to settle here?It's definitely not necessary. At that time, talented people from all over the country will have to move to Yong'an Mansion, right?

"Yes," Qiu Sheng said, "When I go back to the Yamen, I have to take the lead with Brother Nie to discuss the household registration issues in Xingfu County, especially the review procedures for foreigners to move in!"

Seeing that her flattery words actually caused her husband to have a lot of things to worry about, Yanmei felt unbalanced again and said, "If all the officials were as active as you, my aunt would be able to relax;

I have to find something for my aunt to do. Otherwise, I won’t be happy if my aunt is idle and my man is extremely busy. "

Qiu Sheng became anxious upon hearing this. Why did he get into more trouble the more anxious he was to go out?My wife has always been very sensible, why did she suddenly do this?
Qiu Sheng wanted to give his daughter-in-law a few words of advice: Don't do this or that thing just a few days after the good times. Without my aunt's strong protection, our family could have reached this stage today?
As a result, I heard Yanmei say: "Last time I went to Master Yang's house to attend his youngest son's full moon banquet, the ladies in our circle are the only ones with my rustic name;
Fortunately, it was the first time I met them, and I was the county magistrate’s wife, so no one dared to ask me;

What can happen later?If there really is a lady with a higher status than us asking... I am originally a village girl, no matter how rustic my name is, I am afraid I will embarrass you;
I have to ask my aunt to help me think of a name! "

Oh, Qiu Sheng is relieved about this.

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Life in the carriage was difficult.

When Chu Qing got tired of sitting, he and Gan Lai went out to ride horses. When they got back to the car, they couldn't read because Gan Lai started whittling the bamboo again, and the bamboo chips were flying.

Gan Lai said: "I think I need to cut a ruler for Yanmei, because she will give birth soon."

Chu Qing burst out laughing: "Are you even thinking about beating the person in his belly?"

Laughing again, Chu Qing still helped to make the ruler together, otherwise it would be idle.

The ruler is not that easy to make.

They both whittled the bamboo to almost the same level and polished the four corners before they remembered that the bamboo needed to be boiled before it could be used, so they found new bamboo for making.

Boiling bamboo in salt water will make the internal structure of the bamboo tighter and stronger, making it less susceptible to moisture, cracking, insect infestation, and mildew, making it more durable.

Not only does it have to be cut into shape, but it also has to be polished without any burrs, which is a great challenge to Gan Lai's patience.Unexpectedly, a greater challenge lies ahead - Chu Qing really wants to engrave words on the ruler!

Chu Qing said: "Why don't you just wait in the carriage?"

Chu Qing carved the "Heart Sutra" on the ruler out of nostalgia because she once had such a ruler.

Gan Lai carved on the ruler a horse, a wolf, a grassland, a sun, an eagle, melons and fruits, flowers and other auspicious patterns popular in the country of Vos.

After the three rulers were made, Gan Lai distributed them: "The one with animals is for beating Chu Xinghai, the one with the Heart Sutra is for beating Xiao Junmao, and the one with fruits and flowers is reserved for beating Yanmei." Let’s keep the kids at home.”

Chu Qing: "..."

"The one with the Heart Sutra is the one who beats you and Chu Yuan!" Chu Qing said: "I think you should be beaten, because you are still thinking about the baby in their belly!"

Along the way back, Chu Qing collected a lot of delicious and fun things for the children at home, including eating, playing, and shopping. When they arrived at Yong'an Mansion, Li Jin was so moved that he almost cried.

"Mr. Yong'an, you are back!" Li Jin's voice and eyes were full of ardent expectations, complex emotions such as amnesty, joy after suffering, resentment and longing.

Looking at the dark-skinned Li Jin, Chu Qing was puzzled: "Master Li, what are you...how do I feel...does your concubine have this expression every time she sees you?"

Li Jin: "..."

At the reception banquet when Chu Qing came back, Li Jin signed a cooperation letter with Chu Qing on behalf of the court.

Chu Xinghai pouted as he looked at the various clauses above. None of them exceeded the limit he set. In other words, Chu Xinghai's requirements were all entered into the "Cooperation Deed" as stated, including the tax amount for Linyang Mansion Seaport.

When negotiating with yourself, you have to think about this and that. Why did your adoptive mother agree to everything without even stammering when she came back?Aren't you bullying me for being young?
Chu Xinghai glanced at Xiaobao - Brother, you have to vent your anger for me!

Xiaobao laughed.

Mother's delay along the way may have worn off Li Jin to the point where he no longer had any intention of bargaining, right?Can you not sign the contract happily?
But Xiao Haixing's emotions must be taken care of. Xiaobao glanced at him and toasted to Li Jin one after another from the prefect to the county magistrate.

Li Jin is in trouble.

He is really going to be burned to ashes by the enthusiasm of Yong'an Mansion officialdom!
Especially the magistrate of Xingfu County, who takes him to climb mountains every day, or takes him to fill barrels of oil himself, or takes him to experience making ink from petroleum.

Every day, my whole body is either sticky with sweat or smelly and sticky, and I have to work in the hot sun.

He has never suffered such a crime in his life!

Where did he come from on an errand?He felt that his trip was no different from the prisoners sent here - working hard every day and undergoing reform through labor!
Therefore, he had to step on the emperor's bottom line to sign the contract, just hoping to return to Beijing as soon as possible.

"Mr. Yong'an teaches well," Li Jin said sincerely while holding a wine glass: "Everyone in the family is talented!"

The whole government is not only the Duke's Palace, but also the Yong'an Executive Government.

His eyes lingered on Qiu Sheng's face for a while, without even looking at Magistrate Qi.

He finally remembered that in Yong'an Mansion, it was particularly important to protect the magistrate of Xingfu County - if he did not want to be reformed through labor again.