The skilled widow is busy farming

When we got home, the family gathered together and chatted. Yingzi and Qing'er cuddled up next to Xiu Niang and talked affectionately.

"It seems like the family industry doesn't have enough manpower."

Xiu Niang muttered after hearing Er Qing's report.

"It's really not enough. I'm thinking about buying some slaves to bring back."

"It's very necessary, Brother Erqing. Our tribe needs to train people like you and Li Yan who can stand up for the family, rather than being servants. We still need stewards and assistants. This is just to train the children, starting from the bottom and knowing the inside. , you can’t deceive me, but for the future, you can’t train your clan members to be stewards, but to be the masters of the family.”

"I understand, then I'll choose a few more boys and buy a few stewards, but I don't dare to use such stewards."

"First hire a boy to work, and you can raise him for a few years to become a third steward. Let the tribesmen take care of the rest. There must be capable people in the back. Lend them money to go out and have some adventures. If you are bolder, what are you afraid of? When will I be able to make a comeback by just farming? I have been studying ethnic studies for so long, and if I don’t take the imperial examination, I will do something else. Give me a try."

"That's right."

Grandpa also agreed with Xiu Niang’s words.

"I also borrowed money to go out and learn the art of brewing. But now I have raised a house full of children and grandchildren. People still have to move forward on their own. They can't rely on the help of the clan. When will that end? In this clan Li Quan’s generation went out to find all the opportunities. This tapestry and other crafts were probably found by your aunt. Women can do it, but you men can’t."

Grandpa pointed at Xiuniang. She found a way to redeem many craft opportunities in the village, and slowly and step by step, Lijia Village was revitalized.

"Yes, then I will understand the next step."

"Well, sons and daughters, you should be more careful. Now you live in the courtyard bought by the clan. You should go there regularly and check it out. Don't let others follow the bad example of your friends."

"Row."

After resting at home for a day, Xiu Niang freshened up the next day and went to Zhou's house to visit her parents, brother and sister-in-law.

"Good sister, I see that you are in good spirits. I cooked your favorite dish today, so we can have a good chat."

Mrs. Zhou pulled her affectionately into the house.

"Sister-in-law, the main reason I came here this time is to see the family's property and children, and also to make arrangements for Brother Qun's marriage."

"It's easy to say, this is all a trivial matter. Will Brother Chun stay?"

"No, I'll take it back. He's too young and unstable. It's not necessarily a good thing to be exposed to the prosperity of the capital too early. Let An Xin study at home. It'll be too late to come back to the capital when the time comes. He deserves the wealth he deserves, and he doesn't deserve the future he deserves. Can’t catch it.”

Xiu Niang has always been steady and can see these things clearly.

"Okay. This time Brother Rui said to leave Li Mao and his wife behind and let grandpa go back."

There are more and more industries in the clan, and Li Qing can't manage them alone. There must be mature and stable elders to watch over these half-grown sons and daughters, fearing that they will learn from others.

Later, it was discussed that Li Mao and his wife would stay, and Qing'er would also stay with them. They wanted her to get married in the capital and not go back. However, Xiuniang and Brother Chun wanted to return to their hometown, Brother Chun wanted to study for the imperial examination, and Xiuniang returned to the village. Teaching, and even starting a weaving workshop also required her support.

The family is together. The parents of the Zhou family are still in good health. They are very happy to see their daughter back. Xiuniang stayed at home for a few days to reunite.

After two days of rest, I visited my relatives and distributed the gifts I brought from my hometown to all my relatives. The Zhang family, Wang family, Xiao family, and my sister-in-law’s family all had them. No one was left out, and everything was thoughtful and appropriate.

Only then did Mrs. Zhou receive a message from the Xu family, inviting her and Xiuniang to visit the Xu family.

"Here, go see your daughter-in-law."

"Okay, I can trust your vision."

Xiuniang smiled. She planned to retire in her hometown and did not plan to live with her sons for a long time. She decided to come to the capital to see her children and stay for a short time.Went to Xu's house and met and chatted with Mrs. Xu.

We chatted a lot about Xiu Niang, and Xiu Niang had a very profound background. The more Mrs. Xu talked, the more she admired and admired her. She was really a wonderful woman with a lot of stuff inside. She was definitely not just showing off with half a bucket of water. She had really read poetry and books, and had a lot of talent. Talented and capable people.

"Go and ask the eldest girl to come out to meet the guests and say that relatives and elders are coming."

Mrs. Xu happily called her daughter out to meet the guests, because she was willing to have this marriage in her heart.

After a while, Xu Jing, dressed in light red, came out to pay her respects to her elders.

"I have seen Mrs. Zhou and Mrs. Li. They are both in good health."

"Good boy, get up quickly, she's so pretty, a pretty girl."

Xiu Niang was also impressed. Xu Jing was as beautiful as a flower, tall, generous and noble, and elegant in style.

"It's rare for me to come here. My good boy, I didn't bring any valuable gifts. This bracelet was given to me by my mother. You can keep it for fun."

Xiu Niang took off her hands and held a mutton-fat white jade table, which had a particularly good water quality.

Xu Jing looked at her mother for advice. Mrs. Xu pondered for a moment and nodded slightly, "Thank you, madam."

"Junior thanks Madam."

"You're welcome, I like the pretty girl very much when I look at it. It reminds me of that time when we were young, how fast the days passed in a blink of an eye. My monkey is also very tall. He stands more than a head taller than me. I am considered the tallest girl."

Xiu Niang chatted and was cheerful the whole time.

"Isn't that right? Children grow up quickly. They get older every year. In the blink of an eye, we are all old."

Mrs. Xu took Xiu Niang's hand and spoke affectionately.

"Mrs. Xu, I come here with sincerity. You must think about it. I will go back next month. My family's weaving workshop and ethnic studies still need my help. I am still thinking about that."

"It's just a short stay. Stay longer. There are many beautiful scenery in the capital. It's a good time for you to come. In a few days, the flowers will bloom and it will be very beautiful."

"I came here this time to inspect the clan's property and fill in some necessary buildings for them. I also brought money to buy some property for my son to live in, and to buy some property for my niece Qing'er so that she can have a dowry. I I want to buy a bigger yard for my younger son, but I’m afraid I won’t be able to buy a good place in the yard in Beijing in the future. After finishing these things, I will go back, and the old man is still at home.”

"It's really hard on you. I understand. Please wait for me for a few days. I will reply to you after discussing with the boss."

"it is good."

After sitting for a while, Xiu Niang said goodbye and left.

"Jing'er, what do you think?"

"It's very powerful. I can't count three women in the capital who are more powerful than her. I have seen many women, but they are not as powerful as her. She is gentle and kind, but has a strong backbone and a clear mind. She has always been Control your own rhythm, mother, I am happy with this marriage."

Xu Jing has also seen the world, but she is very satisfied with this future mother-in-law. Her mother-in-law is clear-headed and shrewd, so she is not afraid of her children and grandchildren learning wrong things. There is a wise and powerful old man at the helm of the family, so the family cannot go wrong.

"Your father and I will discuss it again. If he has no objection, we can make a decision."

"it is good."

Xu Jing has a very good impression of Li Qun. He has a strong backbone, is upright and magnanimous, has a good personality, is gentle and a bit stubborn, but not serious. He is not a particularly tyrannical character, and he is definitely not a soft-hearted person. He is protected by his brother and uncle. He wasn't worried a bit but he knew what he should know, which was good. His appearance, temperament, knowledge and character were good, and he didn't make any concessions compared to many aristocratic families in the capital, so she was quite satisfied.