Exiled to Lingnan, the Crown Prince's wife raises children, cultivates the land, and leads the

"Finally gone!"

Jin Yanzhi collapsed to the ground, feeling limp. For three whole days, ever since Hu Dali arrived, their lives had been incredibly difficult!

I was hit with a stick thirty times on the first day, and the pain was so bad that I almost couldn't get out of bed.

The next day, I worked until dark and still couldn't go home; my stomach was growling loudly!

On the third day, that damned Hu Dali, who didn't like them, kept finding ways to make them do hard and tiring work.

These past few days, when he was lying in bed, his buttocks ached, his hands trembled, and his legs were sore.

"Lord Zhao, Lord Zhuang, thank you for your help these past few days."

Marquis Zhongyong looked at Zhao Hei and Zhuanglizheng with gratitude. If it weren't for the help of the villagers these past few days, they probably wouldn't have been able to deceive Hu Dali at all!

"Jin Yi, we're from the same village. Let's work hard from now on!"

Zhao Hei patted Jin Yi on the shoulder and said, "That guy surnamed Hu, isn't he just a dog from Kyoto?"

These days, they're bragging so much, saying they'll say a few nice things to the adults, but what's the reality?

I've taken plenty of food and drinks from him!

Ha, compared to the Jin family who can make money for him and take him hunting and eating meat, it's definitely better to help the Jin family!

"Yes, do a good job. The villagers will pay more attention in the future. If any unfamiliar people come, keep a close eye on them."

Zhuang Lizheng chimed in, saying that the Jin family was practically a god of wealth to the villagers!

We've finally gotten through this hurdle.

The Jin family breathed a sigh of relief; Jin Xue'er, who had been sick for three days, was now bedridden and unable to get up.

"Dad, the villagers have helped us so much. I made some oyster sauce. Please give some to everyone to eat later."

After Hu Dali left, Cheng Qiqi immediately kept all the oyster meat left over from making oyster sauce, added garlic cloves, ginger, chili flakes, and oil, and made it into oyster sauce.

"So many?"

Looking at the generous amount of dried oyster sauce, even though he hadn't eaten it yet, the aroma alone was incredibly enticing!

"The village head and Lord Zhao each received a large bowl, while the other villagers each received a spoonful."

Cheng Qiqi understood perfectly well that if it weren't for the villagers reporting the news, if the Jin family had been caught doing easy work, or even if the women had been forced to embroider at home, they would have been in serious trouble!

Hu Dali also caused trouble for the Jin family. If it weren't for Zhao Hei and the village head secretly protecting them, they would probably have lost half their lives!

"We need to work even closer with the villagers in the future. This oyster sauce is a good opportunity for everyone to try and see if we can make money from it."

After meeting Hu Dali, Cheng Qiqi's mind was filled with thoughts of continuing to stay closely connected with the villagers!

They've led the whole village to make money, so in the future, if they encounter someone like Hu Dali again, everyone will protect them!

"Sister-in-law, can this be sold for money?"

Jin Yanzhi's eyes lit up when he heard that it could be sold for money. He looked at Cheng Qiqi longingly, staring at the dried oyster sauce in his father's hand, and swallowed hard, saying, "Dad, how about I try some first?"

"Smack."

Marquis Zhongyong slapped him across the face and glared at Jin Yanzhi, saying, "Get out of here."

"Dad, if I don't try it, how am I going to tell people how delicious this oyster sauce is?"

Instead of rolling away, Jin Yanzhi moved even closer and asked earnestly, "Sister-in-law, are you right?"

Compared to the effeminate, pale-faced man he was in the Marquis's mansion, who couldn't lift a finger or carry anything heavy, Jin Yanzhi now has a tanned complexion, is much more capable at doing chores, and has gained a more masculine air.

only……

Cheng Qiqi took a few steps back, pointed to the kitchen and said, "There's still oyster sauce in the bowl, you can try it..."

Before she could finish speaking, Jin Yanzhi rushed into the kitchen like a gust of wind.

"It smells so good!"

"I can eat three bowls, no, five bowls of rice!"

As Jin Yanzhi ate, he kept praising the oyster sauce, saying it was salty, fragrant, and slightly spicy, and that he wanted to eat rice.

"Your sister-in-law's cooking is sure to be delicious."

Marquis Zhongyong shoved the dried oyster sauce into his hand and said, "Hurry up and go."

After they left, Old Madam Jin brought over a bowl of sweet egg soup and said, "You must have been tired these past few days. Take good care of yourself."

"grandmother."

Cheng Qiqi looked at the brown sugar and egg in the bowl. Although there was only one egg, she was still very touched.

"Eat up, An'an has some too."

Madam Jin looked at her with a smile and said, "These days, you work during the day and then have to make oyster sauce at night. Eat more."

"Grandma, you can have these."

Cheng Qiqi was embarrassed.

Liu Suyi, who was standing nearby, chimed in, "It's an elder's gift, I dare not refuse, please eat."

Liu Suyi was also doing embroidery. She hadn't embroidered for three days, so she had to hurry up and finish, otherwise it would be bad if she couldn't finish.

Zhuangli Zhengjia.

When Marquis Zhongyong and his son Jin Yanzhi arrived, Zhao Hei was also there.

Marquis Zhongyong immediately took out the oyster sauce. Zhuang Lizheng and Zhao Hei's family each had a large bowl full, while each household only had a spoonful left!

"How much oil would that take?!"

The village head's wife, Tian, ​​stared wide-eyed at the oyster sauce soaked in oil.

If you didn't say it was from Kyoto, you'd use this oil like it's water!

"My sister-in-law said that this oyster sauce is made from the oyster meat left over from making oyster sauce. We'll make some to try first, and if everyone thinks it's good, we'll sell it!"

Jin Yanzhi said with a proud expression.

"Sell it for money?"

Upon hearing that they could sell it for money, the eyes of the entire Zhuang family, along with Zhao Hei and others, lit up.

Kyoto.

half a month later.

"My lord, the Jin family's life in Lingnan is absolutely miserable!"

"Jin Yi calls himself a marquis, yet he's carrying such thick timbers in Lingnan!"

"And Jin Yanzhi, he used to have delicate skin and beauties like a pretty boy, but now he's as black as charcoal!"

"By the way, when I ordered them to be punished with thirty strokes of the cane, they didn't dare utter a single word!"

Upon returning to Kyoto, Hu Dali immediately reported to Lord Cui, vividly describing the Jin family's miserable plight!

"Punishment?"

Cui Lie's eyes were half-closed.

Hu Dali, who had been spitting as he spoke, instantly fell silent, not uttering a sound. He said guiltily, "M-Sir..."

Hu Dali's eyes darted around quickly. What had he done wrong?

"Dali, didn't the master tell you to go and see secretly? Why are you punishing him so openly?"

Hu Dayong kicked him, then asked shrewdly, "You hit Jin Yi thirty times? He didn't even fight back?"

"what……"

Upon hearing this, Hu Dali felt even more guilty, but he showed no sign of it on his face. He said, "Sir, of course I had the person in charge punish him. Thirty strokes, he didn't resist, but, but..."

"Later, I saw how beautiful his daughter was, and I..."

Hu Dali said, half-jokingly, "Who knew that Jin Yi would go crazy and almost strangle me to death!"

He swaggered around tormenting the Jin family; he certainly wouldn't dare say a word.

"Are you stupid?!"

Upon hearing this, Hu Dajun slapped him on the head. He had found such a good job for his younger brother; if he messed it up, he would beat him to death!

Listening to the brothers' words, Cui Lie seemed to be deep in thought.