Sir, my wife is pretending to be innocent again

Chapter 558 Finale (Part )

Cheng Xiaosi's little daughter's full name is Yuan Yunchao, and her nickname is Xiaoxiao. She is different because she lives in a single room. She can eat and sleep well. She is plump and white just after the confinement period, which is very cute. Yuan Xin also likes this little girl, but he just comes to look at her in the morning and evening every day, and has never taken her to his yard.

Because he made a decision to let Cheng Xiaosi take care of the children himself, the reason being that he was already taking care of two children and that was enough.

Now I have to take care of Zhuan'er's studies and watch over Xiaoyu's progress, so I really don't have any extra energy.

Cheng Xiaosi thanked them cheerfully, saying that he was thankful to be able to look after the two older ones, and that he really didn't dare to be greedy. Madam Zhang looked at the family getting along and smiled and said, "This is how a family should be, with everyone doing their own job and doing what they are good at, so that everyone can be happy."

"No."

Cheng Xiaosi smiled and replied, "Second Uncle and Madam Zhang are both scholars. They only need to teach their two children every day and then do what they like. I am not so elegant, but these household chores are not difficult for me. You help me take care of the children, and I will take care of your food, clothing, housing and transportation. It's just right."

She could see that Madam Zhang lacked the ability to make a living. It was understandable that if she had not been away from home for a long time and had not had to worry about all kinds of trivial matters, she would not have been able to maintain such a calm and elegant appearance.

Madam Zhang chuckled and understood why her senior brother chose to live with this family. This niece-in-law was really considerate. Her words were nice and her work was thoughtful.

After talking for a while, Cheng Xiaosi went to do his work. In the afternoon, news came that the newly built dam had withstood the impact of the flood. The flood flowed downstream. Yuan Su and Lord Cao began to worry about the downstream again. This flood was too big. Once the dam broke, there would be countless victims.

The rain stopped and the sky cleared up for two days in a row. It was a pity that the sun hanging in the sky was soft and weak. The experienced farmers knew at a glance that the rain would not stop, and they shook their heads and sighed helplessly.

"The dam has held up, so why are you busier than before?"

To Yuan Su, home is almost like an inn. He did not come back last night and stayed in the government office. He finally came back this afternoon and was discussing matters in the study with Yuan Lang and Yuan Xu. Then he had to go out again.

Yuan Suo's face was haggard. "The flood went all the way down to Jinxi. The dam in Jinxi was destroyed, which was even worse than that in Wumacheng. The flood submerged many fertile fields. All the people in two villages were wiped out. Now it's a mess. The victims will soon come to Funan. We must prepare early."

After saying this, he took Yuan Lang and the others away. Cheng Xiaosi thought about it and went straight to Cao's house.

Seeing her coming, Madam Cao hurriedly asked her to sit down. "You just gave birth not long ago, how come you are out now? Are you feeling well?"

"Okay, it's enough to rest for more than a month."

Cheng Xiaosi talked about recent events, "I've been busy all day, and it's getting even busier. I came here today to talk to my wife. If there's anything I can do for you, just let me know."

Madam Cao was very pleased with her attitude, saying that the government office was now purchasing food to cope with the influx of disaster victims. "We also need to build some sheds and have a place to live. My master hasn't been home for two days, and even if he did, he left again very soon."

"Don't worry, if I need you, I will come to you in person."

Cheng Xiaosi nodded and said a few words before leaving. About half a month later, the first batch of disaster victims arrived. Fortunately, Lord Cao was well prepared and there was no riot. In this day and age, disaster victims will appear whenever God is not kind. The people in the city are not surprised. After a few sighs, they continue to live their lives. It has not rained for three days in a row. The sun in the sky has released its power. There is not a cloud in the blue sky. The rain has really stopped. Nanny Fang began to ask people to bring out the bedding in the house to dry, muttering that it has rained for a month and the table legs have grown mold, so they all have to be moved out and dried properly.

"Madam, there is a letter from home in the capital."

Ji Feng ran over happily and handed Cheng Xiaosi a letter. When Cheng Xiaosi took it and saw it, she knew it was written by her mother. She opened it eagerly. In the letter, Xiao He said that everything was fine at home and they were still in harmony. She said that her eldest brother was very happy and the little girl had held a hundred-day banquet and it was very lively. She also said that her third sister-in-law was pregnant again, and her cousin Youqian's second child was born, a cute boy. The wife that cousin Youxian married last year was also found to be pregnant. She said that babies were born every year in the family in recent years and the family was getting more and more lively. Her grandmother was happy all day long and she even asked the imperial physician to see her, who said that she was in good health.

Cheng Xiaosi was very happy to see the news. His brothers were all grown up, and it was normal for them to get married and have children. Even if they had one every two years, if there were many children and grandchildren, it would make people feel that the children were born too frequently. As he continued to read, he could not stop smiling. After countless resources were allocated, Cheng Youer lived up to expectations in this year's imperial examination. Although he did not make it into the top three, he still achieved a good result of top 60. Now he is a Jinshi and the first scholar from the Cheng family.

"They said that they had a banquet at home and many people came to congratulate them. Now they are waiting for the Ministry of Personnel to fill the vacancy. Second uncle, our Cheng family has also produced a scholar."

Cheng Xiaosi was so proud of her that she couldn't help herself. Seeing her so happy, Yuan Xin couldn't help but smile, "For your second brother, your father has thought of every possible way. The resources of the entire Shunyi Marquis's Mansion are on your second brother. Even so, he still can't pass the exam. He is a hopeless case."

Cheng Xiaosi sighed with satisfaction, "Uncle, you don't understand. The Yuan family should have someone who passed the imperial examination this year. It's not surprising that there are so many scholars. But the Cheng family is different. To put it bluntly, the idea of ​​going back to ten years ago when there was no imperial examination was unthinkable. It's only been a few years and my second brother has passed it. It's amazing."

"With such a beginning, the rest will be easy. Everything is difficult at the beginning."

Yuan Xin nodded happily, "Since you said so, it would be inappropriate for your second uncle to say something. I will send the gift to you and your second brother later. I wish him a bright future."

Cheng Xiaosi smiled so hard that his eyebrows were not visible. "My mother said she wants to arrange a marriage for my second brother. I don't know if it will go smoothly."

"Second Uncle, what's the situation between you and Madam Zhang? Do you want to get married?"

Mrs. Zhang lived here under the name of Mr. Xiaoyu, and others didn't think too much about it.

Yuan Xin rolled his eyes at her and said, "Don't ask about old people's affairs."

"Row."

Cheng Xiaosi agreed readily. She had no control over her second uncle's feelings. She felt that the previous relationship between him and the princess was just a joke played by the matchmaker. Now the matchmaker was playing another joke. Who knew if she would still remember him in the future?
Half a month later, Madam Cao came in person and said that more and more disaster victims were arriving and the government was struggling to provide them with supplies. She wanted to hold a fundraising event in the city. Cheng Xiaosi could get the wives of merchants to donate generously, and she came to discuss the matter with her.

"Donating money is not something that can be done often. If they can be given some kind of false reputation, I think they will be more willing to donate."

Madam Chao also knew that she couldn't just ask for money directly. "My mistress said that she would set up a school in the city in the name of the government office, and invite virtuous and reputable teachers to teach the students. If families are willing to donate generously, they will have priority in admission in the future."

Since they already have a plan, Cheng Xiaosi naturally said nothing more. At this time, Madam Cao told the Ministry of Personnel that the documents had arrived, "The Emperor wants my master and Yuan Canzheng to stay here for another three years. You must be prepared."

(End of this chapter)