"Geng Zhong, you can build His Highness the same piece of land as the house next door. When they move in, Your Highness will also move in."
Huh?
What is that?
Is he a golden armored guard?
When did you become a coolie?
Geng Zhong lowered his head and responded honestly: "Yes."
A group of people retreated dejectedly.
Xiao Yong was a little confused, "Your Highness, are we still living in Fu'an Village? It's really unsafe."
"The most dangerous place is the safest place."
Ji Zimo turned around and went to the study.
In a dark room in a house in Jiangcheng, a person knelt on the ground, nodded and said: "Master, Ye Man's identity was exposed and he was caught by Cao Ran. He is now in the prison of the General's Mansion."
"Stupid!"
In front of the square table, a middle-aged man slapped the table hard and said angrily: "You are an idiot who fails to succeed but fails to succeed."
"Master,"
The man carefully reported back: "Recently, Cao Ran and the old man from the Qintian Prison have been patrolling the riverside all day long. There are also some officers and soldiers gathered by the riverside, working on strengthening the dam. Not only was Ye Man arrested, it is very likely that he suffered
We have been tortured continuously and have become traitors. What should we do?"
"Accelerate the implementation plan."
The middle-aged man gave a gloomy order, not forgetting to add: "Try every possible means to capture the Xia family's mother and son. Only by holding them in your hands can Xia Chi be obedient."
"Yes!"
At night, all the people working in the Xia family have left.
Xia Qianqian and Li Yunniang finished packing the things in the yard and added firewood to the brick kiln. Yuanbao sat on a low stool nearby and read a book.
Xia Qianqian huddled beside the campfire, weaving a bamboo grasshopper in her hands. When she raised her eyes, she found that Li Yunniang had been sitting beside her and sighed.
She put down her work and took her hand, "Mom, what's wrong with you?"
Li Yunniang looked at the bonfire and said worriedly: "The Li family next door has been lying at home for a whole day without going out. The village chief sent someone to send a message asking her man to come back."
"Okay!"
Xia Qianqian didn't think there would be any problems. "It's normal for a daughter-in-law to find a man when she's sick. Ms. Li is unconscious and she really needs someone to take her to see her."
"Qianqian, you still don't know!"
Li Yunniang looked ugly, "Wang Feng, the man of the Li family, works for the Hu family in Jiangcheng. It is said that the Hu family has distant relatives in the capital and takes special care of their family, and Wang Feng is highly regarded by the Hu family. If he comes back tomorrow, what will he say?
, you must not argue with him!"
This relationship went round and round, almost confusing Xia Qianqian.
But after a little analysis, she understood.
It turns out that the Hu family used distant relatives in the capital to gain power in Jiangcheng.
And Wang Feng used the prestige of the Hu family to dominate Fu'an Village.
"Okay, don't worry!"
Xia Qianqian looked like she understood, and solemnly said: "I know how to deal with it."
If others don’t offend me, I won’t offend them.
This is her code of conduct.
The bricks from the brick kiln tonight will determine whether they can start building houses tomorrow.
Therefore, she must keep watch tonight to prevent anyone from causing trouble to her.
Li Yunniang disagreed and asked her to rest.
Xia Qianqian couldn't resist, so she asked her to watch the first half of the night, and she went to watch the second half of the night.
The two reached an agreement.
In the second half of the night, it was pitch dark, and Xia Qianqian stood by the campfire, feeling really sleepy.
She then poured some water on each of the limestones on the ground that were adjusted according to different formulas, stirred them evenly, and tested their viscosity.
Think about it, after a while, she will still need to make tofu.
So, Xia Qianqian used some branches and pieced them together to make a square basket.
As long as people get busy, they will forget time.
When the rooster crows, the sky is filled with white fish belly. Xia Qianqian stands up from the campfire and stretches her body.
A new day has begun.
A day full of energy must start with a hearty breakfast.
She cooked some millet porridge, shredded the radish, and marinated it with the seasoning water she prepared in advance.
I washed a few more potatoes, cut them into shreds, added some minced green onions, a little salt, stirred evenly, and put them in the pot to fry slowly.
By the way, I steamed a large basket of steamed buns in another large pot.
In just two days, they used more than half of their rice and noodles.
Li Yunniang was worried and happy at the same time.
The rice and noodles are gone, but the house will be there soon.
After a while, Geng Zhong and his people came on time again.
Who would have thought that not only did they come, they also brought a cart full of grain and vegetables.
Xia Qianqian looked at the car full of things, wondering whether to laugh or cry, "Are you afraid that I won't have anything for you to eat?"
Eleven people were embarrassed by her.
"No, I'm afraid we will have to bother you here for a few more days." Geng Zhong answered quickly.
Xia Qianqian didn't know what he meant and said, "Even if the house is completed and you like the food I cook, I will still cook it for you."
"Come, have breakfast."
A group of people got off the carriage and came to the table to take a look.
It is still a very ordinary meal, but it looks so delicious.
A group of people were not polite, they took matters into their own hands, had enough food and clothing, and each held a bowl to serve the millet porridge themselves.
Among the group of people, one person stood there blankly, just staring and not moving.
Xia Qianqian took a closer look and realized why this person looked unfamiliar. She was probably embarrassed.
She hurriedly stepped forward, brought two cakes, a bowl of millet porridge, and put them on the table.
Stepping forward, she patted his shoulder and whispered: "Come and eat."
The man hesitated for a moment, then turned around and sat on the stool.
Xia Qianqian handed him a pair of chopsticks and urged: "This pickled radish is sour and sweet, so delicious. Give it a try."
The man picked up his chopsticks, took a bite, then lowered his head and started eating in silence.
Xia Qianqian is very satisfied.
Although these ingredients are simple, she can always blend them to suit everyone's taste through her own secret seasoning.
A crowd of people waited and finished their breakfast in a hurry.
Finally, it’s the turn of the most important thing today.
Open the brick kiln and check whether the bricks are fired successfully.
At this moment, Geng Zhong felt energetic.
After all, as a golden-armored guard, this was his first time making bricks and firing bricks with his own hands, so he was very excited.
Everyone came to the brick kiln in the backyard and removed the blocking wooden boards, and a wave of heat rose up.
Geng Zhong stepped forward, weighed it with a rag, took out one of the bricks, and threw it on the ground.
The bricks are square in shape and bright red. When thrown to the ground, the bricks are firm and no problem.
This is a success.
Everyone looked at each other, surprise flashing in their eyes.
No one had ever thought that in such a simple environment and facilities, one could bake qualified bricks by oneself.
Geng Zhong’s eyebrows flew up excitedly.
Xia Qianqian stood aside and couldn't help but exclaimed: "Guard Guard Geng, you are so awesome. Your subordinates are really skilled in craftsmanship. They can do whatever they want."
