Before Shen Ningning could speak, the old village chief's eyes were already sharp.

He reprimanded seriously: "His second aunt's family, what you said is wrong."

"After Ning Ning became the princess, she transferred all the food and property given to her by the court to us."

"Every month, I will give you your share of food according to the number of people in our village."

"With so much food, you and your wife are the only ones in your family. By now, you can probably fill two big jars. Don't you think it's not enough?"

"You're talking like this now, do you think I didn't give enough in the past? Do you think I've deducted it?"

The man waved his hands hastily: "That's not what I meant, village chief, don't be angry."

Sister-in-law Liu actually stood up and said something fair.

"Thanks to Ning Ning's help, we have no shortage of rice, noodles, and salt at home."

"I have a lot of family members, and I still have a jar of food that I haven't finished yet."

"But Ning Ning, you have to make it clear to everyone. It's okay for us to buy cold-proof equipment. I'm afraid there won't be any snowstorms this year. It's a normal year. How will we survive? Aren't we going to lose everything?"

Shen Ningning's face was serious and majestic.

She said: "Auntie, don't be afraid of spending the wrong money. If there is a natural disaster and someone freezes to death, no amount of money can buy a life."

These words made all the villagers who were still hesitating make up their minds.

Chen Ye stood up directly and said calmly: "I listen to the lady. I will go to the street to buy cotton and linen coats in a while."

"My mother is old and can't stand the cold. No matter what, I have to prepare in advance."

When he said this, someone echoed: "Yes, my grandfather's legs and feet are still not good. He is paralyzed on the bed and cannot move. It seems that I have to prepare too."

The old village chief said: "We can't buy things in such a haphazard manner. We have to listen to Ning Ning for details on how to prevent the cold."

Shen Ningning nodded her little head.

"If you uncles and aunts believe me, just do as I say."

"You don't need to go to the city to buy things for the time being. My friend's mother misunderstood what I meant and just raised the prices of items for cold protection."

"The current market price is definitely not suitable. Qingzhou is the closest to our capital, and a carriage can reach it in a day and night."

"If any of you have relatives or friends there, you can ask what the prices are there."

The old village chief immediately looked at the crowd: "Hei Wazi, aren't your aunt's family in Qingzhou?"

A tall, fat, dark villager came out.

"That's right, I'm about to go to my aunt's house to get some New Year's goods, so I'll take them there and ask about cold-proof items."

Shen Ningning reminded him: "Ask about charcoal, cotton clothes, cotton and linen, matches, flints, and oil lamps."

With that said, the little guy took out a 1000 tael of silver and handed it over.

Heiwazi was shocked: "Princess, what are you doing? I can't ask for your money."

Shen Ningning shook her head: "I know that everyone's money is not easy to come by. I'm afraid I have to collect it together."

"After you go to Qingzhou, if the price is right, you can buy as much as you have. When you come back, everyone can buy it from me at the original price."

"Uncle Hei has had a hard time on this trip. I will take care of all your travel expenses. Brother Chen, you go with Uncle Hei. You can use my carriage and we will have someone to look after you on the way."

Chen Ye nodded immediately.

The old village chief said: "The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and the shops will be closed by then. I think it's not too late. You two can set off now."

Hei Wazi and Chen Ye went out immediately and packed their bags.

Shen Ningning said to the remaining villagers: "The roof at home needs to be repaired and reinforced. We should do it quickly while it doesn't snow."

Otherwise, when the heavy snow collapses the roof, there will be no place to run.Sister-in-law Liu said with some pride: "Last time, Ningning, you told my old Liu, he has already inspected our roof."

"Sure enough, there were a few loose places, and they were all repaired."

Uncle Liu was not good at words, so he said something silently at this moment.

"The roots of my loquat tree are also surrounded by torn quilts. If a cold disaster really comes, the tree is afraid of freezing. If your family has cotton-padded clothes that you don't want to wear, prepare them in advance."

The villagers immediately began to discuss, and each family came up with ideas on how to prevent freezing.

In the end, it was up to the old village chief to hit the ground again with his crutch.

Everyone quieted down.

The old village chief said seriously: "Why are you so anxious? Listen to what Ning Ning has to say."

Shen Ningning smiled and said: "Actually, what the uncles and aunts just said is right. We must not only prepare cold-resistant items, but also prepare food."

"The most important things are firewood and charcoal. As for charcoal, I've seen it in the city. Due to the drought, the quantity is scarce. I'm afraid the court won't mine much, and even less can be circulated to the market."

"So, we must prepare more firewood in case of emergency."

The old village chief shouted: "Grandma Chen, aren't your brothers and sisters selling wood? Ask her."

Granny Chen was surprised: "But what she sells is furniture wood."

"You can also ask, use the scraps to chop them up and you can still make a fire. Don't worry about the wood." The old village chief waved his hand.

Grandma Chen nodded: "Okay, I will ask when I go to visit tomorrow. My brother lives not far away, in Guangyang County."

Shen Ningning licked her pink mouth and concluded.

"No matter what kind of disaster it is, I will do my best wherever I can help everyone, so we can definitely overcome the difficulties together."

"It's just that everyone's hearts must be united. We must know that there is strength in numbers. Only by protecting the whole village can we all survive."

Everyone nodded: "Ning Ning is absolutely right, that's the truth."

The villagers of Xiangyun Village have long experienced the concept of working together.

When the drought was severe before, they formed a tightrope under the leadership of Shen Ningning.

The drought was so severe, but only in their Xiangyun Village, no one died in the disaster.

This was all the result of the little guy, so this time, the villagers believed what Shen Ningning said.

At this time, several young people took the initiative and said: "Then let's help the old people with no children at home to repair the roof."

Someone echoed: "Okay, I'll go too. By the way, I'll take a good look at the crazy scholar's home."

Everyone was discussing it enthusiastically.

If any family had extra tattered quilts, they would share them and wrap the roots of all the loquat trees in the village.

Loquat trees are the source of income for Xiangyun Village and should be protected.

The able-bodied young people made an appointment, and some of them were responsible for chopping wood.

Some patrol the village and go to help when they encounter house doors and roof tiles that need to be repaired.

However, in the end, everyone discovered that they had considered everything, but one thing was missing.

"No one in our village knows medical skills, which is terrible."

"Yes, if there is a snowstorm, people outside can't come in, and we can't get out. But if someone happens to be sick there, and there is no doctor, it will be over."

I have to go out today, and I am just a little lazy. I only have 2 updates, hehe~~

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