Yang Xiaoniang secretly took a look at Lin Jinxiao, who was silent. She had heard about the reputation of this talented man in Luyan Port a long time ago. When she saw him today, his reputation was indeed well-deserved.
He was born with a handsome figure and an extraordinary temperament, which is very soul-catching.
But when she thought of her humble status and that she was the husband of her savior, she immediately put away her unborn admiration.
I couldn't help but lament in my heart: Only a man with this kind of outstanding appearance is worthy of his wonderful sister.
Unable to conceal her admiration, she squinted at Lin Jinxiao and said cautiously: "The slave family has a way. Since His Highness Prince Pingning is going to issue an order to assist farmers, my Shen family is also willing to follow and follow the government to exempt the tenants from three years of labor.
Land rent, so farmers who are willing to pay the government's housing allowance can go to the outer suburbs to cultivate land, and those who are unwilling to go can rent and cultivate the fields of my Shen family nearby."
"Well, it's a good idea."
Chu Nanzhi looked at her thoughtfully: "If this happens, your Shen family will lose a lot of money."
And it will also attract jealousy.
"Sister, there is no need to worry about the slave family."
Yang Xiaoniang showed a bitter smile: "In previous years, this would indeed have cost a lot of money. Now that the rent has been reduced, it will not matter even if the land rent is waived for three years. Anyway, our Shen family does not rely on leasing land.
It won’t have much impact on making a living.”
This calm tone sounds very relaxed, but after careful calculation, even according to the current tax rate of 30 to 1, we will lose more than 10,000 taels of silver in three years, which is not a small amount.
Chu Nanzhi was hesitant and undecided when Yang Xiaoniang took the initiative to come up and said with a smile:
"Sister, please don't have any further contact with the slave family. Although the slave family is a womanly family, it also knows how to adapt to the times. Now that my brother-in-law is in charge of Pingning Prefecture, he will indeed encounter many difficult problems when he first takes office. But with his talent and learning
Sooner or later, he will be able to display his ambition and manage all counties in order.
Our Shen family is not a cunning family, and we know that those who understand current affairs are heroes. At this time, I am lucky enough to share the hardships with my sister and brother-in-law. This is the blessing of the Nu family and the Shen family. The Nu family thinks that based on the behavior of my brother-in-law, I will not be able to do anything in the future.
I will treat the Shen family badly. This can be regarded as a selfish move by the slave family to prepare for a rainy day for the Shen family."
Even Lin Jinxiao was deeply touched by these insightful words.
Unexpectedly, a concubine could understand justice so well. She looked at each other with Chu Nanzhi and acquiesced to her request first.
Chu Nanzhi smiled warmly: "In that case, my humble husband and I would like to thank Madam Yang and the Shen family for their high righteousness."
"Sister, there is no need to be so polite."
Yang Xiaoniang's eyebrows trembled slightly: "In private, my sister and the Qi family have a sworn hatred. Our Shen family has also been controlled by the Qi family in many places over the years. We all hope to completely overthrow the Qi family; but in
My Lord, this is a great thing that benefits the country and the people and brings happiness to everyone, so why wouldn’t I do it?”
Chu Nanzhi liked her temperament very much. She was restrained and unassuming, well-educated and sensible. Even though she had taken over the Shen family's huge business, she still looked humble and arrogant rather than relying on favors. Compared with others she had seen
The women of many families are really pleasing to the eye.
Looking at the unfamiliar Shen Yunqing on the side, she also hoped to help the mother and son as much as possible, so as to repay her kindness for helping the Chu family despite being afraid of force.
When thinking of Chu Wenyu's funeral, everyone followed the Qi family to embarrass the Chu family. There was a new funeral in her family, but she was the first to stand up and help with the funeral. Every time I think of her, I feel extremely moved. .
Now he just heard some rumors in the village, and even stupidly took all the land deeds in his family to help him deal with the Qi family.
Even the sisterhood of blood relatives is nothing more than this.
Chu Nanzhi pulled Shen Yunqing to her side lovingly. Chu Nanzhi smiled warmly and pinched the little cutie's bright and flawless cheeks. Then he looked at Lin Jinxiao meaningfully and said slowly:
"Yunqing, your little mother calls me elder sister. Your aunt and I are very fond of you. If you are willing, how about you call me godmother?"
Liu Yun agreed deeply upon hearing this: "This kid Yunqing is indeed well-behaved, filial, benevolent, and sensible. He is always praised by Ziqing in the village. He will definitely have great potential in the future."
I had originally thought about setting up a baby marriage with the Shen family, but my daughter disagreed.
Although the son-in-law is a very popular minister nowadays, a family like the Shen family is still worth making friends with.
For no other reason than to boost her mother's family's reputation, she fully agreed with her daughter's decision.
Yang Xiaoniang was deeply shocked by Chu Nanzhi's sudden decision. While she was flattered, she was even more frightened.
Although she has always had an indifferent temperament, it would be a great blessing for the Shen family if she could really reach a high position like Prince Pingning's palace.
If Chu Nanzhi hadn't taken the initiative to mention it, she wouldn't have dared to think about it.
Butler Qin understands the hardships that the mother and son are going through best. Although they are protected by their clansmen, they are still orphans and widowed. He has also helped her savior to fight against the Qi family time and time again. Just in the past few months, the water transportation has been difficult. The goods have been intercepted several times by the Qi family with ulterior motives.
As the Shen family's housekeeper for many years, he was always experienced and experienced, and he was also worried about the mother and son.
Looking at Chu Nanzhi's eager eyes, Butler Qin knew her intentions and was happy for the mother and son from the bottom of his heart. He hurriedly urged: "My young master, it is rare for Princess Pingning to appreciate you. Please call me godmother."
Shen Yunqing glanced blankly at Erbao, who was beside him with his mouth slumped, and then at his young mother, feeling a little at a loss.
Although he wanted to recognize his godmother, he found that Erbao didn't seem to want to recognize him as his godbrother.
It seems that she just wants to treat herself as a playmate.
Yang Xiaoniang couldn't hide her excitement, and said quickly with joy: "Actually, the slave family had this idea as early as when they came out of prison, and they also asked the clan elders for their opinions."
When she said this, her eyes were full of shame, and she couldn't help but laugh bitterly: "But Yunqing is the child of a merchant family after all, and he was born to such a humble person from the Nu family. It is really difficult for the Nu family to talk about it, for fear of tarnishing my sister. , brother-in-law’s clear name.”
By the end of the sentence, I was so moved that my voice was trembling slightly.
Chu Nanzhi felt sad in her heart when she heard that. Knowing that she had a humble mentality because Shen Yunqing was a concubine, she comforted her repeatedly:
"Young lady Yang, there is no need to say such discouraging words. You are just unlucky. You were forced to be deceived by the Han family into the Shen family as a concubine. To me, you are no different from the wife of the main wife. Yunqing is also your Shen family." There is nothing humble about being a legitimate heir."
Although Lin Jinxiao didn't like the idea of acknowledging his godfather and godmother, since it was Chu Nanzhi's intention, he didn't want to dampen her interest, so he rarely said:
"They are all from the village, and they don't care about the distinction between legitimate concubine and concubine. Yang Xiaoniang is upright and upright, and she is so open-minded to solve problems for me and my humble wife. My humble wife and I also like Yunqing's child very much. As long as Yunqing is willing, We are happy to accept him as our adopted son."
"Being able to have a sister and a brother-in-law is a blessing that Yunqing Xinxiang cannot ask for even if he prays. He is naturally willing."
Tears welled up in Yang Xiaoniang's eyes when she heard this. She wiped the corners of her eyes excitedly and hurriedly told Shen Yunqing: "Yunqing, please meet your godfather and godmother quickly."
Shen Yunqing was about to kneel down happily, but Erbao beside him immediately started crying sadly.