Lin Xiao glanced at everyone, pondered for a while, and then said slowly:
"The imperial edict has been issued, and our brother's workshop has become the private property of the royal family."
As soon as Lin Xiao finished speaking, the villagers couldn't wait to discuss.
"Royal private property? What does this mean?"
“Does this mean we can’t sell salt in the future?”
"Oh, what should we do? The flood has washed away all the crops, so we have to rely on selling salt to make a living!"
"That's it! Xiao Linzi, think of a way to figure out how we can live in the future!"
"What can he do? Can a common man like him go against the imperial court?"
A cold voice came, and when the villagers saw this person, they all automatically made way.
The visitors are none other than the village chief of Linjia Village and his wife Ma Guihua!
The village chief walked toward Lin Xiao with a gloomy face, while Ma Guihua on the side kept winking at Lin Xiao.
Ma Guihua knew that ordinary people with flat heads could not fight against the imperial court, but she still hoped that Lin Xiao's extremely clever mind could come up with a good way to get the best of both worlds!
"Ahem, everyone, be quiet and listen to what I have to say."
Lin Xiao coughed slightly, interrupting the villagers' discussion.
Seeing that everyone gradually became quiet, Lin Xiao continued:
"The Holy Spirit means that from today on, our brothers' workshops will become the private property of the emperor. Although we cannot sell salt privately, we can go to work in our brothers' workshops and earn wages!"
Lin Xiao said this, his eyes turned around everyone, and then said:
"I can guarantee that the money you earn from working will be more than what you earn from selling salt on the streets!"
When the villagers heard this, their eyes suddenly lit up and they started talking one after another.
"Yes, this is a lucrative job. If we can do it well, our village will definitely become more developed in the future!"
"Yeah, you can't actually sell much if you go around the streets. It's better to work in a brother's workshop."
"Xiao Linzi, what a great idea you have!"
Seeing that everyone was full of praise for his plan, Lin Xiao couldn't help but smile.
But the smile quickly solidified.
Because she noticed that the village chief's face became more gloomy.
As the head of a village, the village chief cannot work in a humble manner with the villagers in his brother's workshop.
Moreover, his salt sales line has matured, so he is really unwilling to give it up to others like this!
"Village Chief, shall we talk further?"
Lin Xiao stepped forward and flattered the village chief.
"Okay, I want to hear what nonsense you can say!"
The village chief said in a strange tone.
Seeing the village chief's arrogant look, Lin Xiao felt a sense of disgust in his heart.
But she didn't show it on her face, instead it was filled with a flattering smile:
"I know that you, the village chief, have set up the sales line a long time ago and are reluctant to let go, but the emperor has an order and we have to abide by it, so."
Having said this, Lin Xiao paused and then continued:
"So you can do other jobs to make quick money."
"What kind of work do you do?"
"Bal balm and soap."
When the village chief heard this, his eyes widened and he shouted angrily:
"Those are all daughter's things. How dare you ask me to make women's things?"
"No, village chief, am I not here to help you solve your problems?"
Lin Xiao said bitterly.
"Share the worries and solve the problems? Are you sharing the worries for me, or are you trying to make my old man happy?"
The village chief snorted coldly and said sarcastically:
"I tell you, I will never touch those women's things in my life!"
"They make money faster than selling salt!"
When he heard that money came in faster than selling salt, the village chief's eyes lit up and he immediately asked:
"How fast?"
"Village Chief, don't worry!"
Lin Xiao quickly explained:
"Listen first and I will explain it to you in detail."
Seeing that the village chief was finally willing to sit down, Lin Xiao breathed a sigh of relief.
"The lip balm and soap I made before have been sold like crazy in the capital. As long as you make one, I will give you ten cents. How about this? Isn't it much faster to make money than selling salt?"
"You will be given ten cents for each one?"
The village chief looked at Lin Xiao in disbelief. He didn't expect that this woman's things could be sold for so much money.
"Yes, for ten cents, you can also work as a supervisor in a brother's workshop. You will also get paid. In short, your life will definitely be better than before!"
"Hahaha... Good boy, I saw you right. You really have a good brain!"
When the village chief heard this, he burst into laughter and gave Lin Xiao a thumbs up.
When Lin Xiao saw this, he quickly smiled and said humbly:
"Village Chief, you are very grateful. You are a truly wise person. How can I compare with you?"
The village chief was so praised that he felt proud and touched his beard:
"Okay, you should go home quickly! You are too arrogant to leave a pregnant woman alone at home!"
"What? If there is water?"
When Lin Xiao heard this, he screamed in surprise.
"You kid is so ignorant. Ruoshui is pregnant with your child, and you don't even know!"
"I"
Lin Xiao was speechless.
The village chief glanced at Lin Xiao, waved his hand and said:
"Forget it, I won't talk about you anymore, you should go back quickly!"
Lin Xiao nodded, turned around and asked Mazi to take him home.
The village chief looked at Lin Xiao's back and sighed.
Why does this child's brain feel so good and bad?
Lin Xiao's home is still located on the former site of Wang Le's home.
The brand new green tiles, white walls, gatehouse, and courtyard all make Lin Xiao feel particularly comfortable!
The courtyard door was unlocked, so Lin Xiao couldn't wait to push it open and enter.
Han Ruoshui was lying on the rocking chair in the courtyard, eyes closed with a tired look on his face.
Her belly bulged slightly, and a faint blush appeared on her cheeks, making her look very delicate.
Hearing the sound of the door opening, Han Ruoshui slowly opened his eyes.
"Dang, the boss!"
The moment he saw Lin Xiao, Han Ruoshui stood up quickly, with a touch of excitement on his face.
"Your belly..."
Lin Xiao pointed at Han Ruoshui's slightly protruding belly and said in surprise.
Han Ruoshui covered her stomach, with a hint of bitterness on her face, and turned around and entered the house without answering.
When Lan Lian saw this scene, although she also looked in disbelief, she did not lose her composure like Lin Xiao.
She put down her luggage, rushed into the kitchen, and started cooking for Han Ruoshui.
Lin Xiao followed Han Ruoshui into the back room. She closed the door, looked at Han Ruoshui, hesitated for a long time, and finally couldn't help but speak.
"Ruoshui, let me ask you about the child in your belly."
Hearing Lin Xiao's question, Han Ruoshui's body trembled suddenly.
A look of pain appeared on her face, she gritted her teeth and said:
"The child... belongs to the Seventh Prince."
In other words, when Li Yuxuan let those damn guys torture Han Ruoshui, she was already pregnant with Li Yuxuan's child!
What an irony!
When she thought of what Li Yuxuan did to Han Ruoshui, Lin Xiao's anger could not be contained!
When she left Beijing, Li Yuxuan was still functioning as his seventh prince and was not punished at all!