Being scolded as a poor widow, I relied on supernatural powers to counterattack in ancient times

Bai Yunxi looked at the confusion in Xiao Wu's eyes and chuckled,
"You go about your business, and we have things to do too."

"Yes, fifth brother, my mother and I have built another duck factory outside the city. We have been very busy these days. The weather is getting colder and colder. We have to build it quickly. It will not be beautiful if it rains or snows. .”

Listening to the tone of the two people, Xiao Wu frowned and glared at Xiao Si with disapproval.

"I don't care what you do, but don't tire your mother out running around with you all the time. She's old. What if she gets typhoid?"

After hearing this, Bai Yunxi's face froze. She lowered her head and glanced at the fur-collared cloak. She felt that it was okay.

Besides, she doesn't feel that she is very old. She is only 41 years old, and she insists on exercising every day, and her body is very light.Although she is called an old lady in the house, because she is older and has sons and grandsons, it is convenient for the people below her to call her an old lady, and she also wants to refuse.

Listening to Xiao Wu's tone, Xiao Si blinked his eyes and smiled.
"Fifth brother said it was bad. Mother is bored when she stays at home all day long. I took her out for a walk, just to relax."

Xiaowu focused on studying and pursuing an official career every day, and did not understand his mother at all.His wife doesn't like to be called old. Although she is called old lady, it is due to her seniority.

Seeing the cunning look in Xiao Si's eyes, Xiao Wu pursed his lips, looked at my mother's resisting expression, and after thinking about what he said, he realized that he was wrong.

Several people entered the mansion together, Xiao Wu went back and changed into regular clothes, and went to the Banyan Tree Hall with Zhang Yishan.

Bai Yunxi didn't hide anything, and recounted everything they had done recently to Xiao Wu, and then chuckled lightly,
"You must come here, Xiaosi, otherwise I really can't do it alone. You are usually busy with me, so naturally I can't trouble you with such chores."

Listening to his mother's enthusiastic tone, Xiao Wu pursed his lips. He didn't know that the two of them had done so many things behind his back. At the same time, he also knew in his heart that the more financial savings the family had, the better it would be for him.

Most of the efforts of his mother and Xiaosi to expand the general affairs were for him. Because of this, he should be more careful and not make any mistakes.It is his duty and mission to keep his family safe on their journey.

"I'm going to go on inspection down there in a few days. The prefect has summoned all the officials to discuss matters these days. He has been so busy that he has neglected you."

Among the two counties under his jurisdiction, Ningtong County has troops stationed there, and he needs to train and inspect military affairs.Several salt wells in Liang County are also one of his tasks this time. They are related to people's livelihood and must not be taken lightly.

The prefect also specifically asked him to pay more attention.The implication is that he already understood that the official salt in Liang County was not easy to manage.

When he took office, he had already reviewed the general affairs under his jurisdiction, and he had already known that there were many people and affairs in Yanjing.The people sent out came back to report that a large amount of illegal salt appeared on the black market.

So what he wants to check this time is whether the output of the salt wells matches the quantity turned in. Is there any relationship between the private salt appearing on the black market and the salt wells in Liang County?
These days, he has been preparing manpower, and privately sent new people around him to go there in advance.

Mother didn't pay much attention to them, as she didn't expect them to be more active than herself.

Listening to Xiao Wu's thoughts, Bai Yunxi's heart skipped a beat. It was no small matter to check for illegal salt.

Inspecting military affairs is an internal matter of the imperial court. Even if the people below are disobedient, they are respectful and dare not do anything disobeying on the surface. But it is different at Yanjing, especially when it comes to private salt. Anyone who comes into contact with this The people on the side are all desperadoes, people who put their heads in their waistbands to make money.

They have no conscience in their hearts, and they are not afraid of government officials. As long as they stand in the way of making a fortune, there is nothing they dare not do.

The more I thought about Bai Yunxi, the more worried I became. This was the disadvantage of starting from a poor family. If there were no capable people at hand, if I wanted to do something, I would always be timid and unable to open up the situation.

Looking at Wenyou sitting next to him, Baiyunxi sighed. Wenyou is always indispensable at critical moments.After dinner, she sent everyone else away, leaving the Xiaowu brothers and Wenyou alone.

"I see that you have been very busy recently. Do you have any concerns about going on inspection?"

Listening to his mother's question, Xiao Wu paused and shook his head.

"I've been really busy recently, but I don't have anything to worry about. Don't worry, mother. I'll go down to inspect the military affairs. I estimate it will take half a month."

Hearing this, Bai Yunxi couldn't help but frown,
"I remember hearing you mention that the two counties under its jurisdiction are Ningtong County and Liang County. One of the counties produces salt."

Xiaowu was stunned for a moment, and when he met his mother's eyes, he fell silent.

"Indeed."

When Xiao Si heard this, his eyes widened.

"I heard that places where salt is produced are relatively messy. Will it attract attention if you go there? Are you aware of the manpower? Do you want me to help you?"

Listening to Xiao Si's unreliable tone, Bai Yunxi glared at him.
"What use are you going to do? If something happens, will you be able to fight or fight?"

When her mother mentioned her shortcomings, Xiaosi touched her nose.
"I'm young, strong, and have a strong body, why is it useless?"

Bai Yunxi ignored him and turned to look at Xiao Wu with a serious expression.
"Since we know that Liang County is not stable, we have to prepare in advance. Can Wenyou follow you?"

After listening to his mother's suggestion, Xiao Wu pursed his lips and remained silent for a moment, then shook his head.

"I feel more at ease letting Sister Wen follow my mother. I have people on hand who should be able to handle it."

"You kid, why are you so polite to my mother? If something happens, wouldn't it make people worried to death? Less than half a year after you took office, you went on inspection. There are many places that need to be explored. With Wenyou by your side, mother It also makes me feel more at ease.”

Thinking of Sister Wen's skills, Xiao Wu naturally had no doubts. Ever since Sister Wen sent him to Beijing to take the exam to save him from danger, he knew that Sister Wen was not an ordinary person.At that time, besides being shocked, he couldn't help but fantasize about how great it would be if he had such a beneficial person around him.

Later, his father-in-law assigned two people to him. Their skills were also good, but compared to Sister Wen, they always felt inferior.

Thinking of this, Xiao Wu raised his head and looked at his mother,

"When I left for Fucheng, my father-in-law had already assigned two people to me, and their skills were quite good. With them here, my safety should be no problem, so don't worry, mother."

It was his first time to go on a local inspection, so he would not act rashly until he had a clear understanding of the situation. It was foolish to put himself in danger, and he disdained it.

Listening to Xiao Wu's tone and thoughts, Bai Yunxi raised his eyebrows.
"Although you have a thorough plan, just in case, you should let Wenyou go with you. Mom doesn't go out much in the house, so Wenyou doesn't need to be with you all the time. But you, with multiple people and multiple layers of protection."