After passing through their hands, you will definitely be able to find out something.As for Zhenbei Hou's face, he didn't give them any favors, so naturally there was no need to worry about him.

Cheng Xue slowly stood up, pointed at the dirt and muddy ground, and said:
"The four of you clear out the land first, and then I'll settle the accounts with you. Tiandong, take someone to rummage in their room, and be sure to find all the account books and deed papers."

"Yes." Tiandong took the order and went out, and saw Li Hui cupping his hands and calling "Master".

Li Hui nodded as if nothing happened, and when he saw Tongsuan, Tongzhi and others behind him, he pretended to be surprised and said:

"Why are you still following me? Go back and rest. You will still be busy tomorrow. Remember to put the things I want on the desk tomorrow. I am the most annoying person who is not punctual, so what do you want? If you cheat, hurry up and try your best to make it invisible to me, otherwise it will be difficult for you and I will be upset when I see it."

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"..."

"..."

Cheng Xue, who was standing at the door, quickly lowered her head when she saw the dull expressions on everyone's faces. This guy started playing tricks on people again.It was really uncomfortable to hold back her laughter. When she got back, she must tell him not to be naughty when she was around.

"Didn't someone tell you not to wait for me? Why didn't you listen? If you change places, you can't sleep without me?"

Li Hui's voice came from above her head, and Cheng Xue felt half of her body numb. Then she looked up and saw that she was completely blocked by him, and couldn't help but glare at him.

You dare to say anything, don’t you want to lose face?

"What are you talking about? You didn't see me busy?"

"Yes, yes, my wife said yes, I was wrong."

Li Hui's attitude of admitting his mistake was very familiar to her.

I remember when the two of them went to buy a house in the county, he was also acting like this.Since he wanted to show his "pride", she followed his wish.

"It's good that you know you're wrong, why don't you go back to your room with me to rest? You know that I'm afraid of the cold at night, but you still have to go out and do business. Can government affairs be completed in one day?"

"I'm so busy. My wife is right. I'll be careful in the future and never do it again."

As Li Hui spoke, he hugged her and left. As for those who knew him, they should be invisible.

Returning to the main house, I saw Li Yue squatting in the outer room, adding firewood to the stoves in the east and west rooms, and hurriedly stepped forward.

"Dad, do it."

"No need dad..."

Before Li Tian could finish his words, Li Hui had already forcefully taken the firewood over.

Cheng Xue went over to help her daughter up and asked:
"How are Tiantian and Sidan doing? Are they still hot?"

"It's not hot anymore." Li Yue shook his head, "They both asked me to carry them to the West Room. Mom is tired for a whole day and half the night, so I'll have a good rest later. By the way, Mom, the window frame is leaking air. I'll find someone to replace it tomorrow. Touch the window, otherwise the windproof cotton curtains won’t hold up.”

"Okay, Mom has made a note of it, and someone will do it tomorrow. You can rest early."

Li Yue nodded and returned to the house. Cheng Xue walked to the outside window. Although the windproof cotton curtain was hung, she could still feel the coolness.

"Daughter-in-law, come here and wash up."

Cheng Xue came over with an "Oh", lowered her voice and said, "The back house needs to be tidied up properly, otherwise the snow will be heavy in a while and the house will easily collapse."

"It's just a matter of simple cleaning. The Zhenbei Hou Mansion will be renovated in the spring. The government office and the back house are located there. The palace has already given the order."

There is no such thing as "women are not allowed to participate in politics" on Li Hui's side, not to mention that he understands his women and all the advice he gives is for the benefit of the people.

The entire northern government office has been in disrepair for a long time and has long been unable to be reused.The Marquis of Zhenbei was transferred back to Beijing, and when the new commander-in-chief of the northern army arrived, he could start.

Right now, he just needs to get rid of the minions in the government office.

Cheng Xue lay in his arms, listening to his next plan, nodded in appreciation and said:
"Sure, then you go to the front and show off your skills. Don't worry about the back of the house. I will ask Baizhu to deliver food to you at noon. You must remember to eat on time."

"Don't worry, I won't stay up late, I'm henpecked."

Cheng Xue felt helpless at his teasing, and stretched out her hand to lightly beat his chest. The next second, she was pressed down on the quilt, and she spent the whole night charming...

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After breakfast the next day, Li Hui took Yan Yixin to the government office to work.I just came here and there are not many people who can use it. Just Qiao Yanyixin is a scholar and I just want to practice with him.In the future, when he wants to take charge of his own scientific research, he will not be suppressed.

Cheng Xue looked at the deed paper and account books sent by Tiandong. The inn in Ningguyang County has an account book every eight years.The small mansion behind the Yamen had seven account books in three years.After casually flipping through a few pages, I found that the previous governor did not live here, but the monthly expenses for the back house were high, and he also had to pay monthly debts.

He really didn't dare to look at the final amount owed, so Tiandong ignorantly raised his hands and saluted, saying:
"Madam, the back house currently owes 800 taels of silver to the grain depot in Fucheng. Dexi came here early in the morning and told me that the entire Beijing Prefecture owes Zhanzhou 30 taels of silver. The governor of Zhanzhou is the nephew of the Marquis of Zhenbei."

Hearing such an answer, Cheng Xue not only sneered but shook her head.She knew that being the Marquis of Zhenbei was definitely not an easy job, but she was really surprised to give them such a big "gift" before leaving.

"Does the master know this news?"

"Go back to Madam, I already know." Tiandong replied, "I sent Gastrodia to Yahang before breakfast. In the past six months, there has been no one to sell there. The entire Yahang is idle, and they have to be paid every month. .”

Cheng Xue nodded slowly, understanding his mood at the moment.After being with Li Hui for so long, it is understandable that he feels sorry for his master.

"Don't worry, your master is not a fool. These difficulties are only temporary and he can solve them. Keep an eye on those Ge Tao guys yourself. If they don't work hard, they will be sent directly to the north to repair the defense line. Our back house won't support them. Idle people.”

"Yes, the villain will do it now."

Tian Dong went out and Cheng Xue came to the west room. Li Yue and others were cutting paper and preparing to paste the windows.

It's not easy to do this job on a cold day. You have to wait for the sun to shine at noon, and you have to endure cold hands.

Thinking of this, Cheng Xue became angry and wanted to strip Ge Tao and others naked and let them stand in the courtyard to freeze.The window cracks and windows of the house I live in are clearly covered with paper, but other houses are covered directly with something!
Li Heng took Shunxi and Shuangxi together, and Heni started to wipe the windows.They specially mixed Sichuan peppercorns into the mud. This stuff, like peppercorns, is not easy to find in the north. Yu Niang specially prepared it for them.I brought a total of more than 500 kilograms, because I was afraid that the house here was not good, so I could use peppercorns to grind them into powder and blend them into the mud.

The child did not pretend to be sick. Li Huai and Li Tian worked together after they recovered from their illness, and did not stay away from work.

Cheng Xue was worried, especially with such sensible children.

"Bai Wei, go tell Bai Shao to stew the meat tonight."

"Yes, ma'am."

Bai Wei bowed and went out, while Cheng Xue continued to apply paste on the plain paper.As for the account books on the kang table in the east room, she gave up completely.

800 taels, where can she turn money into money to fill the hole?It was impossible to do so with her own money, she had no obligation. (End of chapter)

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