After being reborn as a widow, the mistress of the Hou family remarried a powerful official

Chapter 88 Recruiting is not easy
In the end, it was Aunt Li who gave the idea about the charcoal fire.

Aunt Li originally heard that Ke Yiqing was coming, so she came over to ask someone to have dinner with her. After all, it was getting dark outside, so it would be troublesome to go back to eat.

At the dinner table, I saw two people with frowning faces again, so I asked.

After listening to what they said, Aunt Li slapped her thigh and said, "I think Madam just thinks too much. In today's world, if you can have a good meal, you are considered a superior person. No matter what, Madam, you have given enough benefits, so why worry about having no one else?" Going?"

She and Li Wei looked at each other and said, "In your opinion, what is the appropriate amount to give?"

Aunt Li blushed when she saw that Ke Yiqing was listening to her advice seriously. She scratched her head and said, "I am a village girl. Madam, please don't make fun of me!"

Ke Yiqing smiled softly at her and encouraged: "How could it be? You invented the potato soufflé and you are already a great contributor to our shop. I naturally listen to the advice of such a great contributor."

These kind words were really helpful. Aunt Li cleared her throat and said seriously: "I am also from a poor family, and I don't ask for much. I just want my family to live in peace, and my life will get better and better."

"Mom, our charcoal burning place is outside the city, so the masters don't want to come over."

Aunt Li glared, "You know it, don't I know it?"

Li Wei was scolded so much that he couldn't hold his head up, so he could only listen to what she continued to say.

"If you ask me, I don't have to let the masters go over, just ask them to pass on their skills. If they are willing to teach on site, my wife will give them more benefits, and I think they are willing to come."

Ke Yiqing touched his chin. Yes, it is indeed difficult for a master who is used to Shengjing to keep people burning charcoal outside the city. As the saying goes, people go to higher places.

But it would be feasible if we only ask people to stay and teach for a short period of time.

What's more, compared to the wages of masters in the city, it is more cost-effective for refugees outside the city to work, as long as three potatoes a day are enough.

"Mom, you are so smart. Li Chang said that the school is located less than a mile from the city gate. If we can bring those who are willing to learn, we will both be willing to come."

Driving so close?Ke Yiqing was a little surprised, but he quickly understood.

Not long ago, Li Chang asked her to buy more land outside the city. At that time, she didn't understand what he meant. But now the land outside the city is as cheap as mud, and there is so much water in Deji Hall that there is no place to spend it, so she agreed.

It turns out that I had this kind of thought in mind.

It is so close to the city gate, and there are guards patrolling Shengjing every day. Even if you want to cause trouble, you have to think carefully. Plus, with the support of the refugees who brought the children, it is very safe.

The matter was resolved smoothly and the charcoal fire had another sales outlet. She breathed a sigh of relief and felt refreshed.

"It seems that if we have anything we can't figure out in the future, we should come and ask you more."

Aunt Li's face turned red after being praised. Li Wei had never seen his own mother look like this, so she couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Shuzi! How dare you laugh at me!"

Feeling embarrassed and unbearable, the aunt picked up the bench and started to beat her. Li Wei begged for mercy again.

Seeing the laughter and laughter of their mother and son, Ke Yiqing couldn't help but think of his wonderful wife, and his relaxed heart suddenly became heavy.

In order not to disturb them, she said goodbye and went home.

"Is Madam still living in the Hou Mansion?"

"Yes, it's not peaceful outside. I'm still in the Hou Mansion."

Aunt Li knew she couldn't keep anyone here, so she sighed and said, "I have always left the main courtyard for you. I clean it every day, just waiting for you to move in."

She looked back and saw the smoke rising from the surrounding area, which was the atmosphere of ordinary and happy city life. Once upon a time, she also fantasized about being together with her husband for the rest of her life.

After all, it was Fuqian who didn't have this chance.

Ke Yiqing thought absentmindedly: In the last life, Gu Zhennan and Yun Niang had been in love all their lives. Now they are down and out. I don't know what their situation is. Are they still the same as before?

But right now she still has a lot of things to do, and it won't be too late to deal with them when she has free time.

She lowered her beautiful eyes to cover up the anger in her eyes, "Auntie, Li Wei, it's getting late, so I'll go back first." "Madam, take a slow walk on the road." With that, Auntie Li gave Zi Xing many more cakes.

Zi Xing didn't want to reach out, but when he thought of the young lady in the courtyard, he retracted his hand and stretched it out again.

When they got on the carriage, Yu Jin was still teasing, "Every time we come here, we eat and bring food with us. We will probably starve the people in the Hou Mansion to death."

Zi Xing snorted and hugged the snacks in his arms tightly, "They want to eat, but I won't give them to them."

Knowing that she had a lot of food in her hands, all the young masters and ladies in the Hou Mansion were very good at her, and they all secretly showed their kindness to her. Unexpectedly, this girl accepted death and only played with the young lady.

She usually loves to feed people, but she is born with a gender twist and has a stiff face every time she is given something to eat, which makes the young lady only dare to accept and not dare to refuse.

As time passed, the young lady now frowned when she saw her.

Ke Yiqing was very happy to hear it. He was laughing and laughing all the way. It was so relaxing.

They came back late this time, and they thought that many people would gather in front of the yard begging for food, but they didn't know that only the eldest lady's nanny was there today, and no one from the second room came.

"The old guy came first. I gave it to him after I made it, and the remaining pot is still steaming."

Aunt Xue snorted coldly, and told the old lady that her nose was not a nose and her eyes were not eyes. Ke Yiqing was not surprised.

"No one came to the second room?"

"It's strange. They were the most active before, but now they are strange and haven't come."

Ke Yiqing didn't take it to heart. He told his colleagues not to be tired, and went back to his room to rest and read the account book.

After some time, it was completely dark, and the eldest lady happily received the hot steamed buns, but still no one came to the second room.

Tired of looking at the Jade Brocade Ledger, he got up and walked around. Unexpectedly, he saw the second lady arriving in the yard.

"Madam, look, she's finally here."

After being reminded like this, she also took a look. At this point, the steamed buns, rice and porridge were already cold.

I saw that the second lady's face was full of beauty, she seemed very proud, and even her walking pace became much easier.

"It's strange, I'm looking at it, slave. Didn't you get beaten today?"

Ke Yiqing chuckled, the second lady is a noble lady after all, it is a good thing not to be beaten now, it is too pitiful.

The two were chatting and joking through the window. Unexpectedly, the second lady saw them, and she immediately snorted: "The steamed buns are cold and hard, who should eat them?!"

Aunt Xue would not spoil her, so she replied angrily: "Eat it if you like it, or get out if you don't want it!"

"You!" The second lady glared and actually turned away.

She was surprised in her heart, "I think it was her who asked for an extra bun in the past."

"Ma'am, you remember well."

"Then what good thing happened to her today? She actually gave up eating?"

Aunt Xue finished packing her things and came in to deliver white fungus porridge to them. After hearing this, she replied: "Today, Marquis Xuanping came to the old shop to deliver food and talk about old times. I think she has something to rely on." proud."

Ke Yiqing understood, but felt something was not right.

I heard from Yu Jin that Marquis Xuanping had sent food several times before, but no matter how much he took care of her, the second lady had not received any benefits in return after being married for many years.

Now that rice is more expensive than money, why is Marquis Xuanping so generous?
When she thought of the Lou Xiangchun under the name of Marquis Xuanping and the potatoes of unknown origin, her eyes darkened, and she always felt that there was something else underneath.

(End of this chapter)