Chapter 356： Pretending to be confused while pretending to understand!

Chapter 356 Pretending to be confused while pretending to understand!

Li Zheng from Dahuaishu Village was sharp-tongued, and his expression was full of admiration at this moment.

"The Li family's original words were that when the imperial court moved its capital, there were too many people here, and they all needed food to eat. They couldn't take advantage of the imperial court. After three years, the imperial court would have passed through a difficult period before accepting us. Taxes from several villages.”

“That’s right,” Li Zheng from Xiaowangzhuang also said, “The Li family said that the emperor’s kindness is so great that they can repay the little bit!”

Everyone heard the sighs. Some people admired the Li family for their open-mindedness and sincerity, while others said that the Li family was trying to please others, and some even said that the Li family was trying to flatter the imperial court!

But the tax grains of the three villages, totaling more than 200 bags of grain, were all paid.

The clerk in charge of collecting the grain was jealous and wanted to use his hands and feet to get it, but he didn't dare. After all, hundreds of people present knew about it.

So the clerk reported the extra grain.

Shangguan heard that it was Suijintan who took the initiative to pay taxes and grain, and reported it...

In the palace, the emperor left several ministers from local noble families to have lunch. While they were chatting, this matter was reported to them.

The chief **** was also smart. He knew that the emperor had been worried about food recently, so he told the court. At the end, he did not forget to praise a few words, "Your Majesty, the Marquis is loyal. I don't want Princess Kangle to be like this at a young age. She doesn't even have hundreds of bags of food." If you are willing to accept it, you must send it to share the emperor's worries."

The emperor glanced at several ministers and snorted coldly: "Yes, there is a country first and then a family. Children can understand such a simple truth, but many people pretend not to understand. Do you think they are carrying it? Do you understand how to pretend to be confused?”

The chief **** couldn't answer, and said vaguely: "I'm stupid, I really don't know what these people think, but I know that the fruits of Broken Gold Beach will be picked soon. I heard that the mountains are all red, and it's like a new capital." A scene.

“In a few days, the Li family will definitely pay tribute. At that time, the emperor will reward the old slave, okay? The old slave also wants to taste the taste of the fruits grown in the geomantic treasure land!”

“Gluttonous!” The emperor laughed and cursed, and his expression softened as expected. “When the time comes, you will have to look at the arrangements. Don’t let people go back empty-handed. The people are so sincere, and I can’t help but hurt their hearts.”

The head **** quickly agreed and then withdrew.

Several ministers held chopsticks in their hands, which weighed almost a thousand kilograms.

Nearly all of their families are local wealthy people who have accumulated wealth for several generations. Their fields are measured in thousands of acres, but they don’t have much taxable grain.

Now the court is short of food, and they know it.

But no one is willing to fill the big hole in the imperial court at their own expense.

Originally I thought that even if I wanted to support food, I would have to stretch it out for a while to get some benefits for the family.



If they don't donate food immediately, wouldn't they be worse than the Li family who was born as a refugee? !

There was no other way. Several people could only stand up and kneel down, and they all took the initiative to donate food...

The emperor listened to their expressions of loyalty, but his eyes looked outside the hall. The late autumn sky was dazzlingly blue and extremely pure.

My cousin often said that the Li family is his blessed place. Now it seems that this is really true!

Now, even he, the emperor, has followed suit...

No one in Broken Gold Beach knew at all that they had another name in the Emperor's heart.

Still actively preparing baskets, baskets, shoulder poles and other items to start work tomorrow.

The men quickly built three thatched huts by the river.

Three large stoves are built in one room, ready for cooking lunch for craftsmen and villagers. The other two rooms are equipped with tables and chairs, which are convenient for eating and temporary rest.

There is no shortage of food during this season. All we need to do is bring a few bags of rice and noodles from the granary, and each family collect some pots and pans.

The village chief named a few women to be responsible for cooking and boiling tea. They were given four work points for half-morning work. Tao Hongying just came over every day when she had free time. Men do all the other work, and the orchards on the mountains are left to the elderly and children.

Jiayin is too young to participate in any of these.

She spent a while with the master and the two junior brothers and sisters who only knew how to eat and sleep in the morning, and then ran to the Ye family yard.

The Marquis had something to do temporarily and returned to Kyoto.

Dongmei took Grandma He, Shui Ling, and Shui Yun with her for several days, consciously describing the preferences and temperaments of everyone in the Li family, as well as the general situation of each family in the village.

So, she planned to send the three of them to Li's house, but Good News came first.

A few people quickly saluted, and Jiayin waved her hands and asked in a tender voice: "Aunt He, do you know the rules of getting married?"

Grandma He was stunned for a moment by the question, and she quickly came to her senses and replied: "Miss, although I have been in the palace for many years, I don't know much about the rules of marriage. I will talk to the lady first, if there is any Please forgive me for any inappropriateness."

Jiayin said with a smile: "Mother He, my adoptive father said that you will be my grandma from now on. He said that you can be trusted and I can ask you if I don't understand. Don't be so polite. We don't hit or curse people in our family. You are wrong. No, I’m not afraid.”

Grandma He's tense back relaxed a little, she raised her head slightly and replied: "Miss, forgive me, I'm used to it, and I will definitely change it in the future."

Jiayin took her hand and walked into the house, then called Shui Ling Shuiyun, "Help me invite grandma to come over."

Shui Ling went out immediately and quickly invited Mrs. Li into the east wing.

The east wing of the Ye family is just like the main courtyard of the Hou Mansion. Although Jiayin rarely comes to stay, it is always well packed, cleaned and ready for use at any time.

At this moment, Jiayin was sitting on the bed and eating snacks, while Grandma He and Dongmei were sitting on the edge of the bed.

Seeing the old lady coming, everyone stood up.

Jiayin pulled the old lady onto the kang, "Grandma, what are the rules for getting married?"

"Really?" The old lady was happy to hear that. She took Grandma He's hand and said, "Sister, you've heard, right? My brother Huan is going to marry the daughter of Mr. Luo'an Academy's family. But, Our family is from a farming background and we really don’t understand the rules of this scholarly family.

"Tell us more. It's a trivial matter for our family to make jokes and be embarrassed. Don't let our daughter be wronged. After all, getting married is a lifetime event."

How dare Nanny He put on airs? She quickly bowed her head and saluted, and then told her some details she knew. She even mentioned some jokes that happened in other people's homes, or trivial things that caused conflicts.

Everyone listened attentively, nodding or laughing from time to time.

In the end, Grandma He concluded a few words, "Old madam, scholars actually pay more attention to their appearance and pride themselves on being noble. Therefore, whether it is a meeting gift or a betrothal gift, they don't like it to be too expensive. They are afraid that others will say that their family is greedy for money. daughter."

"Is that so?" the old lady pondered and asked, "Originally, I was thinking of giving Miss Peng a pair of gold bracelets, a pair of pearls, and four pieces of brocade on the day of the marriage proposal. From the looks of it, I'm afraid it won't work. …How to change it?”

Jiayin blinked her big eyes twice and interjected: "Grandma, uncle brought back so many pearls earlier. Can you give Sister Peng a box and let her string them together for fun?"

Aunt He nodded immediately, "Old madam, this is a good idea. I heard that Miss Peng is very handy. Why not give her two novel pieces of fabric and let her sew the dress she likes? If I give her pearls, she can also make the dress she likes." jewelry.

“The most important thing is that when outsiders see us, they won’t think our family is showing off our wealth.”

“Okay, that’s it, I’ll add another set of Four Treasures of the Study and two boxes of snacks, so that’s four.” The old lady agreed happily.

(End of this chapter)