The skilled widow is busy farming

Chapter 12 Respect
"The third family bought a total of 250 acres of land closest to our village. One hundred acres of top-quality land were all used as ancestral fields for the clan. Only a small amount of good land and second-rate land were left, and [-] acres of wasteland were returned to the village. The village chief and his brothers share two rooms."

You, Third Grandpa, and your family are honest people and don’t hide anything. You have sacrificed your heart and soul for our Lijia Village. Everyone has seen it. It’s no loss to anyone. We big guys have to help in this wasteland. We can’t just leave people behind after taking advantage. , you think so. "

The grandfather is also the elder of the clan. He made it clear to the big guys. He also reminded the villagers that the family's gold has been spent. Don't worry about it. They don't know how to settle accounts and go home to count them with their toes.

"That's not what I said. Let's do it together. It won't be a big deal."

"Yes, let's work together. We can't let their whole family suffer."

"This is more or less the same. It's still the same rules as before. Once you have the ancestral land, you have to do all the work. From now on, you will report the accounts regularly to everyone. I saw the land. It is a serious first-class good land. Once it is taken care of, our clan will learn to be harmonious. Many difficulties have been alleviated in the village, and Brother Ping and his wife have made great contributions to our village."

Everyone looked at Xiu Niang with gratitude in their eyes. No one was jealous of the money his family had. After spending it all, there was nothing left to ponder. Instead, they had a lot more respect and gratitude.

"This ancestral field will not be profitable until at least next year. This year's family education fees will remain the same. We will discuss with you next year if there are any changes. This land grows food but not gold. Don't expect pie in the sky."

The old man never forgets to beat the villagers.

"Yes."

Finally, Uncle Li reported the expenses of clan studies in the past few months. He had to make it clear where the repair money was spent so that no one would be suspicious.

"Finally, let me tell you something important. Brother Ping has left. My nephew and wife have packed up my nephew's boxes and donated my nephew's manuscripts and notes to the clan school. I need a few literate men to help me put them into the library. .”

"Village chief, Sister-in-law Ping's contribution must not be forgotten. There is no proof for what she said. She wants to record it in the family tree. If anything good happens in the future, she just needs to keep a close eye on the two children. Can everyone agree?"

The man is very grateful to the village chief and his two brothers for helping the family to learn. These help are the future of the entire village.

"I agree. Brother Ping is one of the best among people. His notes can be exchanged for a lot of money in takeaways. Sister-in-law Renping has taken out all she has. Please don't get pink eye in the future. There is nothing left in your hands. Don't worry about it. ”

The man who spoke was also a man from the Li family in the village. He had a good relationship with Li Ping in the past. Now he naturally wants to beat everyone. This is also to protect Xiu Niang and her son. Don't think that orphans and widowed mothers are easy to bully.

"That's what it means, a line should be recorded in the family tree."

Everyone became lively with every word you said to me.

"Brother Ping's notes are very valuable. I also follow the rules of the clan. The top three with meritorious status will be given priority to borrow them, and those behind will queue up, and then arrange the manpower to copy the books."

"Now that we have a ancestral field, I plan to spend money to invite a better wife to come back next year. If I can get a few more awards, it will also improve the reputation of our village. This will be good for old and young men in weddings and funerals."

"We listen to you, whatever you say is final."

Uncle Li is fair, careful and shrewd, and this donation has raised his prestige again, which will be of great benefit to both the Li family.

After everything was said, everyone dispersed one after another. In the end, there were still people discussing Xiuniang, saying that she was smart and generous, worthy of being the sister of a fourth-grade official, and her vision and strategy were unmatched by ordinary people.

The uncle's family is also discussing Xiu Niang.

"Boss, what do you think of Xiu Niang?"

"Dad, Brother Ping's wife is of the best character. She is smart, wise and generous. This move of donating the ancestral field has won over the hearts of all the young and old men in the village. She has established a stable relationship for her son and their two-bedroom and large family. Prestige and hearts.”

"250 acres of land, all the money was spent, and she didn't worry about others thinking about her as a widow. She also made everyone respect her from the bottom of their hearts. She will be able to speak in the clan in the future. In addition, her brocade weaving skills are outstanding. It won’t be a bad day.”

The eldest son analyzed carefully.

"That's right. From now on, we should have a good relationship with Xiu Niang and listen more to other people's opinions. This is a smart kid who can run a family. Have you seen the new nanny?" "I heard that she was invited to come back to teach me. How particular is that girl Qing'er?"

People in the village still don’t quite understand the big difference here.

"You guys, you are so far behind Xiu Niang. If this is a man in our village, he can stand up to the troubles and be the best person. That is the nun in the palace. Qing'er asked her to teach her for two years, and her status is incomparable. Say it. Let’s make it clear, Xiu Niang wants her niece to marry into an official family. In the future, as an official’s wife, she will be able to support the son of the family.”

"Oh, this is the same path she took back then."

"Yes, Brother Ping had an accident. If he is alive, he is at least the county magistrate. There are not even three people in these eight villages who are better than him. Now it depends on whether Li Heng can take the lead."

The great grandfather was sitting on the recliner, talking gossip and teaching his children and grandchildren.

"Father, what do you mean..."

"I plan to send our daughter to the clan school to study, and let grandma come to the clan to learn and teach next year. Now that we have the ancestral field, we will be able to relax next year with the production, and the girl can also study. Let's Thanks to Xiu Niang's honor, you can take care of their mother and son from now on."

"Yes, I remember. We have always had a good relationship as brothers. If I didn't have this, I wouldn't let anyone bully an orphan or a widowed mother. What kind of person would I be?"

The eldest son immediately nodded in response.

"Next month, the girl will be sent to clan school to learn how to read first. I have made an agreement with several clan elders, and all the girls in the family will be sent there to keep Qing'er company."

"Zhong, listen to you."

"Don't worry about money, I'll figure it out."

"This is the only girl in our family. In fact, I have wanted her to study for a long time. Compared with that girl Qing'er, there is indeed a gap."

It’s not that I’m ignorant or short-sighted, it’s that I don’t have enough money.

"What do you think about letting the girl learn brocade embroidery from Xiu Niang?"

"That's good. Brother Ping's wife is also of good character and trustworthy, but you can't take advantage of the widow in vain."

"Let me discuss it with the third child. You must help his family to clear up wasteland."

"Don't worry, we won't be lazy."

"Ah."

Xiu Niang didn't care what others said about her, but she was calm and composed. She solved the hidden dangers and made a contribution to the children, and she felt relaxed.

The men got together to discuss how to take care of the newly purchased land and what jobs to do first. Some jobs couldn't wait when the weather was hot. If they missed the seasonal output, they would suffer losses, but there was no rush for the wasteland.

Everyone went to work the next day, and she, grandma, and Grandma Wang were the only ones left at home.

Xiuniang stayed at home to weave tapestry paintings, while grandma taught Brother Chun how to read and memorize the Three Character Sutra, and cooked for the men at noon.

Aunt Wang also helped teach Brother Chun how to write. Qing'er and the others didn't come back for lunch, so they ate in the school, went home in the afternoon, and did other homework in the afternoon.

At noon, Xiuniang cooked food and sent it to the fields. She also cooked mung bean soup for the men who were working.

(End of this chapter)