Fish Leaping Farm Gate

Chapter 262 Letter from the Capital
Recently, the shopkeeper came and went in and out of the mansion, several times at night, Li Yuanqing had to go out to listen to their report, Du Xiaoyu finally couldn't bear it anymore.

Obviously there was something important, but he didn't mention it.

Seeing that Du Xiaoyu's face was getting gloomy, Li Yuanqing took out a letter today, "It's from my brother-in-law, you should read it too."

Bai Yushi's letter?Du Xiaoyu took it in surprise.

"I know you have doubts in your heart, and I will tell you the answer after reading this letter." He knew her very well, and although he had good intentions in not telling her, the other party obviously didn't want to accept the favor.

Bai Yushi's letter was very simple. It didn't involve any family issues. It was obviously written to Li Yuanqing alone. It seemed that he also knew what happened, and it was related to the political changes in the court.

Du Xiaoyu put down the letter, feeling startled.

"Is it the father-in-law's errand?" Li Yuanqing was just a county magistrate, so naturally he had no access to such important matters.

"Yes."

Things related to the royal family, if done wrong, may lead to catastrophe, she looked more dignified, thinking about it, "but my father-in-law is far away in Jinan, how can you help?"

"I can only collect some important information, and it is still my father who makes the final decision." He stretched out his hands to hold her shoulders, and comforted her, "Actually, it's not as serious as you think. I will be in a hurry to establish a prince, as long as my father handles it properly."

It's easy to say, but it's really hard to do. As the saying goes, companionship with a king is like companionship with a tiger, and it's true.

"Father has been an official for many years, and there is nothing to worry about. I just took precautions." Li Yuanqing said as relaxed as possible, and remembered another thing, "The tower in Haiqing County is about to stop working."

A few days ago, Li Jincai asked someone to investigate. Niu Fusun did send a lot of money to the supervisor there. Now that his pockets are empty, the supervisor immediately reverted to his old ways and transferred Niu Fusun's son to a difficult place to work as a cow and a horse. Out of shape.He suspected that someone was colluding with the supervisor, and ordinary supervisors would not push people to such a point if they got benefits. At least Niu Fusun had already given him all his belongings, so he wouldn't be so accommodating even for a break.

Therefore, Li Jin's thinking should be correct. Niu Fusun refused to participate in the production of silk quilts. If they can find out about his son, can't others?
If you push him to a dead end, you can't just watch his son die, can you?The person behind it probably had such a thought, and wanted to force Niu Fusun to help him start the silk quilt business.

"If the tower stops working, where will the coolies go?" Du Xiaoyu asked hurriedly. She hasn't thought of a way to solve this problem yet. Who would have thought that such a change would happen, and the tower would stop working. To her, , naturally not bad.

Li Yuanqing knew what she was thinking, and smiled and said, "Usually when this kind of thing happens, the local county magistrate will let the local county magistrate arrange it, so it depends on the opinion of the county magistrate of Haiqing County."

That would be difficult, she wouldn't want to bribe the county magistrate over there, would she?

She fell silent for a moment.

"Haiqing county magistrate is having a hard time these days. Although the tower was ordered from above, the proposal was made by the prince. The original intention was to save the town from flooding, and it cost a lot of money. He was just in charge of supervising and supervising the work, but in fact it had nothing to do with him. However, the situation is tense now, if someone under him takes advantage of his power to seek money from the common people, I am afraid he will not let it go."

Like a glimmer of light in the darkness, Du Xiaoyu was extremely pleasantly surprised and couldn't help clapping his hands and said, "Good idea!"

He smiled slightly, and seeing her happy, he leaned down and hugged her, "I've been too busy recently, I didn't take care of you, are you annoying me?"

"Annoyed!" Du Xiaoyu snorted, "I didn't want to talk to you at first, but I'll be frank and lenient. Since you made it clear to me, why should I be annoyed at you?"

"Well, I really know the general idea. I didn't marry you by mistake." He nodded her nose jokingly.

The voice was still a bit astringent, not as free and easy as in the past. She put her arms around his neck and said seriously, "I don't think anything will happen. You have put in so much effort. I believe that your father-in-law will value it and make the right decision." What’s more, you’ve done everything you can, so worrying about it is groundless.”

He sighed, and said helplessly, "You're right, far away water can't quench your near thirst, and that's all I can do."

Not wanting to suppress the atmosphere any longer, Du Xiaoyu said, "The brassicas will be harvested soon, those two uncles are really capable people, no pests have occurred, and the growth is not to mention, which one are you going to put in then?" How about trying to refine oil?"

"I found several companies, and they were all willing to try. I accepted the Bai family."

There are not many oil refining workshops in the county. Since he chose the Bai family, it should have a good reputation, Du Xiaoyu nodded.

Li Yuanqing was free for a while, and took her to the countryside to hunt on holidays. There were also many deep mountains and old forests near the county, and when she came back, she was very rewarding.

Wild rabbits, roe deer, deer, wherever they can eat, they invite Du Xian, his wife and Huang Xiaoying's family over.

Du Xian's culinary skills are now comparable to Zhao Song's, except for his knives. However, Huang Ligen has learned some kung fu since he became a teacher.

"Seeing Li Gen like this, I'm really relieved." Mrs. Zhao said to Zhao Dongzhi with a smile, and asked if there was any courtyard that she liked. Since she came to the county this time, she helped her to have a look.

When Mrs. Zhao heard that Zhao Dongzhi was coming to settle in the county, she really didn't say anything angry, but she didn't want to come, so she only talked about it for a while.

"Yes, it's just two stores away from Xiaoying's place, but it's too expensive." Zhao Dongzhi curled her lips, "It's because I'm a bully, I thought I was going to buy it in a hurry, the lion opened his mouth, but I am Don’t worry, Xiaoying can live there anyway, and he will regret it when he can’t sell it.”

While they were talking, Du Xiaoyu was looking at Huang Xiaoying's stomach.

It is already very big, and it will be born in two months.

"My mother-in-law said it was a daughter, but my mother said it was a son." Huang Xiaoying covered her mouth and smiled, "I almost got into an argument last time, but the mother-in-law gave in and said that the shape of her belly looks like a daughter."

Doctors may not be [-]% accurate when they see this. Sometimes it is said that it is a son, but the daughter is born. Some people almost broke up the hospital because of this, so most doctors dare not say.

Du Xiaoyu also laughed when she heard this, and it was obvious that Huang Xiaoying's mother-in-law didn't mind being male or female.

"My uncle wrote a letter, saying that my second cousin is also fine, but I don't know which of you will come first." She said and took out a stack of clothes, "I made it in time, don't think it's ugly, compared to the elder sister Yes, I really can't see this."

It's also a heart, how can Huang Xiaoying make fun of it.

After a while, the wild game was served. There were two simple dishes that Huang Ligen quarreled about, but they looked good. Everyone praised them after eating, and Huang Ligen laughed immediately.

"Next year, I think we will expand the restaurant." Zhao Dongzhi said, "Recently, I can't sit down anymore, and Master Zhao has come up with a few dishes, which are not available in other restaurants." She was very proud, "To go with that apricot wine Drink it, it's a must."

Everyone was very happy, Du Xian said, "Brother Gao went to Nandong Village to bring back the apricots. In a few months, the restaurant will sell apricot wine."

The atmosphere was very high, drinking, talking and laughing until late at night.

The next day, after sending Du Xian and his wife away, Du Xiaoyu went to find Li Jin, told Li Yuanqing what he meant, and the two of them made up their minds and went to Niu Fusun's house.

When Niu Fusun saw these two people coming, he recognized them because they were both outstanding in appearance, and immediately drove them away.

Li Jin took out a prescription and handed it over, and said seriously, "This can cure my sister-in-law's illness, and I won't be afraid of the sea breeze when I go to Haiqing County in the future. If Uncle Niu doesn't believe it, go and identify it for the doctor."

If you don't get paid for nothing, how can Niu Fusun pick it up? He didn't ask for so much money before, and he won't make an exception this time, because he knows that these people are all for the silk quilt!
"Uncle Niu, don't rush to close the door, we still have something to tell you about your son."

Hearing this, Niu Fusun widened his eyes, "What's wrong with my son? If you dare to touch a single hair of my son, see if I will spare you!" aim at them.

"To be honest, we did check your affairs and learned that your son is building a pagoda in Qinghai County. However, the pagoda is about to be shut down recently. If you want your son to not suffer in the future and you will no longer be threatened by the supervisor, It's better to sit down and listen to us." Du Xiaoyu was calm.

The tower is going to shut down?Niu Fusun opened his mouth wide, and a trace of panic flashed in his eyes.

He finally came here with his son. If the tower is not repaired again, where will his son be transferred?After all, this place is also a fertile place, if transferred to some frontier, he might die on the way!

Du Xiaoyu reassured, "Uncle Niu, don't worry, these things are arranged by Haiqing County Lord, and they will usually still be in Haiqing County, and will not be transferred out rashly."

Niu Fusun came back to his senses, and suddenly became vigilant, "You, how do you know?"

Li Jin was about to answer, but Du Xiaoyu stopped him and said, "It doesn't matter how I know, the key is that you have to believe what I say, Uncle Niu, we are sincerely for your own good. Regardless of whether you will participate in the silk quilt business or not, This time I’m only here to tell you one thing, that supervisor you must expose him at this time, so as to save your son’s life!”

This sentence is no less than a bolt from the blue, and Niu Fusun couldn't react for a long time. Why is his son about to die?

In fact, this is indeed the case. If the order to stop work is issued, there will be news that it will be reviewed, and how many bribes the supervisor has received before, isn't he afraid?If you want to keep yourself, you can only threaten others not to speak out, or you can only get rid of them by cleaning them up.

(End of this chapter)