The skilled widow is busy farming

Li Yan followed Xiu Niang's advice and walked steadily. He would rather not take a big job that he couldn't handle. There were conditions for accepting it. He couldn't rely entirely on Xiu Niang. If she couldn't do it, you definitely wouldn't be able to take it.

Moreover, Xiu Niang is seeing that she is getting older year by year, and her children have reached the age of marriage. She cannot rely entirely on her. Instead, she should train the younger generations. This is what she should do.

Li Yan put the fans made by Xiu Niang Qing'er in the embroidery building. The owner of the pair of Gongshou seals offered a high price of 6000 taels. Li Yan felt that Xiu Niang's things were worth the price.

Xiu Niang and Xiu Lou have a [-]-[-] split. At present, she is the only one who can afford this price, while others can only split a [-]-cent split. Yingzi and Qing'er, who are skilled in craftsmanship, only have a [-]-fifty split. They are the third embroidery house.

Xiu Niang took half of the money and didn't keep it for herself. She asked Brother Jing to buy some property for Brother Chun. There were only three years left until the next imperial examination. Time was running out. She wanted to prepare some more property for him so that they could get married in the future. .

The money was given to Brother Jing, but not to Brother Chun and Brother Qun, for fear that the two children would not be stable enough.

Brother Jing agreed to find a better property and not be in a hurry.

Xiuniang made some adjustments to the brothers' properties at home, and also transferred the stewards, clerks, and other personnel. The clerks who should be promoted were brought up to be the second steward and the third steward, and they were boldly activated. The old man was transferred to the new shop. After being broken up and reorganized, , not only the personnel are enough, but also the talents such as managers are enough. Some rewards and punishments have been implemented, which has raised the brothers' industry to a new level.

Li Jing and his brothers said: "In the end, aunt is more powerful. We have too much to learn. You see, aunt has been here for just two months. After integrating our industries, not only is she capable of managing things, but she has also promoted talents." , I am grateful to our brothers and aunt, we still have a lot to learn."

"Of course, otherwise our brothers were all taught by my aunt by Grandpa Zeng. Even our father has to listen to my aunt's arrangements. How can we do it without real ability? Now the clan all listens to my aunt, but she is a woman and it is difficult to give Nothing else, otherwise I would still be qualified to be a clan elder."

When Li Rui mentioned Xiu Niang, he was filled with admiration and pride from the bottom of his heart.

"While Auntie is here, we have to follow her and learn her skills. We still lack something in the way of serving as a servant."

"I know."

Li Jing and the others pestered Xiu Niang to teach them the ways of management and service, and they learned a lot of new skills. Xiu Niang was not stingy, and took several brothers to work with her. The more they did, the faster they learned.

The Li family has more and more properties. You must learn how to govern and manage. With a financial foundation, you can be more stable and comfortable as an official. I am not short of money, so don't bribe me.

When it was cold, Brother Jing bought two shops for Brother Chun and a farm for Brother Qun.

Brother Chun gave his nephew a large farm, which made Xiaoya feel embarrassed. Brother Jing didn't refuse. Anyway, they had a close relationship as brothers and couldn't wrong each other, so they didn't care about this.

Xiu Niang spent a lot of time busy in the embroidery building. She retaught and disciplined the skills of several apprentices and gave them further guidance, which improved a lot.

Kesi not only requires the complexity of technique, but also the artistic effect. The artistic conception of painting and ink painting is also very important. This is an issue that several apprentices need to consider at present.

It was getting cold, Xiu Niang made a fan at home, and didn't do much else. The only thing left was to teach Yingzi and Qing'er to learn different-color and two-color Kesi. After they learned it, they could teach their brothers in Xiulou to learn further. Only in this way can the younger generations be nurtured.

Xiaoya's son finally has his own name, Li Ruojin.

Ruojin has grown up a lot and can already eat millet soup as complementary food. The child is very lively and brings a lot of joy to everyone.

Brother Chun is getting busier and busier, and there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers in the academy. He also feels the pressure and cannot make fun of others. He studies more seriously and attentively. Zhou Yi is very strict.

The family began to prepare for the wedding banquet of Brother Qun. This time, Xiu Niang was the one to guide, and Xiaoya and Yulan were responsible for the whole process. As the daughters-in-law of the Li family, they had to start organizing various banquets day by day, and they could not wait for others to do it.

Xiu Niang also taught the two daughters-in-law step by step, including dealing with people and exploring all kinds of news. She taught everything she could, and the rest depends on personal practice.

Spring has begun, and the two of them are actively planning Brother Qun's wedding banquet and so on.

Xiuniang also received clothes and shoes made by Xu Jing several times to show her filial piety, and she happily wore them and took them out to show off.In March, Qun Ge and Yingzi held wedding banquets less than half a month apart, and Xiu Niang attended the whole process.

The Xie family attaches great importance to Yingzi. Although Mrs. Xie is serious, she really loves Yingzi. She likes Yingzi's character and has a compatible temperament, which makes Xiuniang feel at ease.

Xiu Niang is giving Brother Chun a look at the candidates. He will also be planning to get married in the next three years, so it is necessary to see each other in advance.

Mrs. Zhou went to various banquets, and a suitable girl came back to tell Xiuniang, and the two of them consulted together.

Xiu Niang once asked Brother Chun what kind of girl he likes. What he meant was that she should be smart and cute, and not too competitive. He is the youngest brother and must give way to his older brother and sister-in-law. An overly competitive temper may not suit her.

Not to mention anything else, I have to let my third sister-in-law Xu Jing step aside, otherwise she will become dirty, and her character should be more stable.

Xiu Niang also agreed with Brother Chun's opinion in her heart. It is true that the younger daughter-in-law should not be too showy or too competitive, otherwise she will really not get along with the previous sisters-in-law.

My youngest son, my requirements are not high. Now I think it will be no problem to get a good name. I don’t ask for a bright future, but I just want stability and not make mistakes. The first few brothers are all capable. There is no problem in protecting my brothers. I just hope that As long as the brothers live a peaceful and happy life.

"Brother Chun is pretty good at painting. Find him a girl who likes playing chess and painting. She has the same hobbies and the couple can talk to each other, so they won't have nothing to say."

"Okay, your eldest brother also said that Brother Chun's paintings are really artistic. He lacks some experience and experience. In time, he may become a great master."

"I just want the two children to be safe and happy. There are people in the Li family who are stepping up, so I don't expect the two children to get too competitive."

This generation of the Li family depends on Li Jing and Li Rui, let alone Li Rui. With eight hundred tricks, ordinary people can't beat him.

Although Li Jing is not an official, as the eldest brother, he is very good at managing his subordinates. As a future family leader, he can be trained to be stable.

Brother Qun and Brother Chun are relatively simple. They have no problem doing practical things, but they lack a bit of courage and scheming to stand alone or support the family. They are not as smart and courageous as Li Rui.

The two children following Li Rui had no shortage of food and prospects, and she didn't worry too much.

Li Qun finally finished the wedding banquet and welcomed his wife in.

Xiu Niang had her daughter-in-law's tea and was very satisfied. She liked Xu Jing's character. She was straightforward and generous, spoke her words directly, and was respectful and filial to herself. This was enough.

In April, Xiuniang proposed to return to the village.

"Mother, you stayed a little longer, but your daughter-in-law didn't serve her carefully enough and neglected her."

Xu Jing was very anxious and worried, fearing that she had not taken good care of her mother-in-law.

"It's none of your business. I stayed here just to attend your and Yingzi's wedding. I saw that you and your wife are harmonious and loving, and your life is going well. I feel relieved. My hometown's ethnic studies and weaving workshops need me. I'm used to the life in my hometown. It’s too cold here in winter and I’m not used to it, I miss home.”

Xiuniang explained to her daughter-in-law gently.

"But I still want you to teach me more about your skills."

"It's okay. You can see me when you return to your hometown next month. There happens to be a boat, so I plan to go back early."

Xiu Niang couldn't wait any longer.