Chapter 589 So arrogant
What Xiao Xi values to Su Wenyue is that she resolutely carries out what she orders, even if she doesn't know the reason and is suspicious. Seeing Su Wenyue say this, Xiao Xi understands in her heart that there should be a reason for Madam to do this. Since Madam doesn't want to say more , she stopped asking. Anyway, Madam is so powerful, so she would not go wrong if she followed Madam's instructions.
"This slave listens to Madam. There is one more thing I would like Madam's permission to do. I want to clear a piece of land at the far west end."
"But what's the use?"
"My slave wants to build a house on that land and feed some animals. We have planted so many sweet potatoes in the field that the old sweet potato vines that cannot be eaten can be used to feed the animals. We also have peeled corn cobs and grind them. If you break it into pieces, it can be fed to livestock, and it won't be a waste. Nowadays, everything bought outside is expensive. Isn't it cheaper for us to raise it ourselves than to spend a lot of money to buy it outside? Let's wait for the soldiers who retire from the army. Come here, I just have something to do, so I won’t be idle and waste our family’s food, so I can kill two birds with one stone.”
After all, Xiao Xi had stayed at Zhuangzi. She really learned a lot of skills and was able to apply what she learned. This idea was quite good. Su Wenyue agreed very much when she heard it. She even experienced the things in her previous life and felt even more profoundly.
During the two years of famine, because of the lack of food, even though she lived in Sikong Mansion at that time, as Sikong Ling's 'concubine', she had three meals a day quite frugally. Later, during the most difficult period, eating meat became a habit. A relatively luxurious thing can only be eaten once in a few days. Although there is a suspicion that the mistress took the opportunity to deliberately deduct it, it also shows that the situation at that time was not optimistic, let alone those ordinary people, life must be more difficult.
Not to mention that there would be a famine in two years, even now, buying livestock has to cost a lot of money, unless it is raised on your own farm. Ordinary people don't have enough to eat at home, so where will the food come from to feed the livestock.
"This is a good idea. Xiao Xi is becoming more and more capable. I will do as you say. The space can be larger and we can raise more people. We have more people." Su Wenyue fully affirmed Xiao Xi's idea and told Xiao Xi to just let it go. Do it. If you still think of any ideas, just tell them. Although Su Wenyue has experience in her previous life and knows a few things, she is not as good as Xiao Xi in this aspect. She is not very proficient in farming and can only give out rough ideas and give instructions. The people below do it.
"Don't worry, Madam, I will definitely handle things properly." Xiao Xi knew that Madam always trusted her, so she encouraged herself to do her best and not to let Madam down.
The master and the servant discussed some more things, about the arrangements for the retired disabled soldiers after they came over. As they were talking, someone came in to report that there was a woman who wanted to see Su Wenyue.
"Who is that woman?"
"The servant asked, but the woman refused to tell. She only said that she would tell the lady when she saw her."
Su Wenyue frowned slightly after hearing this. Although she didn't know who this woman was, she was so rude. It was the most basic courtesy to introduce your identity when visiting the host. The other party acted like this, which showed that they didn't take her seriously at all. , even with a provocative meaning.
Seeing Su Wenyue frowning, the boy continued: "That woman was dressed gorgeously, and she brought many servants with her. I am afraid she is not an ordinary lady. She looks very arrogant, and I am afraid she is not easy to get along with. Madam Want to see her?"
"That said, I really want to meet him. Xiao Xi, go and welcome him in. I want to know who he is?" Su Wenyue has never been afraid of trouble, let alone a woman who came to the door. She obviously looks like He was looking for trouble, which aroused a sensitive nerve in her, and she subconsciously felt that this matter had something to do with Han Yu.
"Yes, I will go and welcome you in now." Such a scene made it difficult for people not to think too much. Xiao Xi had obviously guessed something, and walked out with a fighting spirit. She wanted to see who dared to provoke. Madam, what kind of woman is she?
Zhou Yao was waiting at the door with a few servants. She was already a little impatient. When she saw that Su Wenyue did not come to greet her in person, but sent a maid out, her expression became even worse. She was just a businessman's daughter, but she dared to neglect her! But she didn't want to think about the reason why Su Wenyue came out to greet her in person because she didn't reveal her identity at all, and even if she did reveal her identity, she didn't have the qualifications. She just thought highly of herself and felt good about herself because she was the niece of the city lord's wife.
The maid next to Zhou Yao knew her young lady well. Looking at her face, she knew what she was thinking. She pointed at Xiao Xi with an arrogant look: "Mrs. Han, it's such a big show. When our young lady arrived, she just sent This unattractive maid comes to greet you, doesn’t she take the people of the City Lord’s Mansion seriously?”
Xiao Xi had only heard about it just now, but now she saw with her own eyes that the behavior of this master and servant was even more outrageous than what the servant had described, especially the lack of respect for her wife in his words. He was really arrogant and felt very angry.
However, Xiao Xi is not the same Xiao Xi as before. Although her temper is still a bit impatient, it has been tempered by experience. Although her heart is raging with anger, she can calm down, especially when the other party relies on the city lord's palace to talk things, and she doesn't know his identity. I was a little afraid in my heart, and I didn't dare to say anything to offend easily, so as not to cause trouble to my wife.
"I don't know who this young lady is. The concierge didn't make it clear who the visitor is, so my wife sent a servant here." Xiaoxi wanted to find out the identities of the master and servant before she could act. She looked about the same age as the city lord's only daughter, but when Liu Xinru came with Liu Xiu that day, she glanced at her and she was clearly not the same person as the woman in front of her. Could it be? Xiaoxi already had some guesses in her mind, but she had to ask for clarification.
"How dare you, a little maid like you, ask about my young lady's identity. Just go in and let your wife come to greet her in person. Otherwise, don't blame me for not reminding you. This is Peicheng. If you offend the people in the city lord's mansion, you will suffer." The woman called the young lady still didn't speak. It was the maid next to her who made her point. She came to cause trouble for Su Wenyue and wanted to give Su Wenyue a warning, so she naturally couldn't be polite.
Unless the city lord and his wife come in person, even if it is the city lord's only daughter, the lady cannot come to the door to greet them personally. Even if they temporarily take refuge in Peicheng, the lady is still the general's wife. What's more, the so-called young lady in the maid's mouth is not the city lord's only daughter, so where does she get such confidence and arrogance from?
Xiaoxi thought so, and still looked respectful: "I am a maid and I am not qualified to ask about the identity of this young lady. It's just that our lady is not someone that anyone can see. If you don't want to explain your identity, I have to apologize."