OBS Chapter 803 Yun Xi wants to promote good things for her father
Chapter 803 Yun Xi wants to promote good things for her father
The yard prepared for Lin Zhen is small, and it may have been used by the original owner for guests to live in before.
There are two south-facing rooms inside, each only about ten square meters. This area was considered very small in ancient times.
There are two smaller rooms facing east, and one room facing west.
The rooms facing south are naturally occupied.
Lin Shanjiang arranged one room for Lin Zhen and one room for Lin Zhen's mother and the elderly maid Mrs. Wang to live together.
The east-facing rooms were too small, so only one room could be occupied by Lin Zhen's younger brother, and the other room could be occupied by Xiao Xizi, the servant boy.
The one opposite to the west was a wooden shed, which should have been used to store sundries. Lin Shanjiang asked Yun Xi to design it and ordered it to be transformed into a kitchen and a bathroom connected to the latrine.
The yard is not big either. There are two water jars and a pile of firewood inside.
Because of Lin Zhen's special situation, Lin Shanjiang specially asked someone to add a stone slab in the yard to make it easier for them to wash clothes.
"Brother Lin, these two people... how much are their wages? I'll pay them." Lin Zhen pulled Lin Shanjiang aside and said softly.
When she first arrived, she had a lot to do, so it was good to have someone to take care of her mother and younger brother.
I just don’t know how much their wages are and whether I can afford it.
"They are servants of the government, and they earn forty cents a month." Lin Shanjiang told the truth.
"Use the person first. As for the money, you can slowly settle the matter with the princess later. The key now is to do well what the princess has arranged for you."
"And the food in your yard is not arranged by the government, you have to deal with it yourself. You can also ask Mrs. Wang to go to the big kitchen to get it, record it first, and then settle the account later."
Hearing this, Lin Zhen breathed a sigh of relief.
She only has debts now and no way to continue. It is best to keep accounts first.
"Then let Mrs. Wang get it first. I will settle the settlement with the princess later."
Lin Zhen did the math: If she didn't need to be distracted by things at home, she could help the princess during the day and do some handicrafts at night.
In the future, she would have to earn the household expenses from the handiwork at night, including the monthly income of the two Mrs. Wang and Xiao Xizi. It doesn't matter how hard it is, she can persevere.
I usually save up the money I get from doing things for the princess. After repaying Brother Lin's money, you can save it.
After paying off the debt, you can rent a house to live in. When the time comes, you can just ask someone to help take care of your mother.
Although Mrs. Wang is in her fifties, she is very strong, honest, and not bigoted. These are the reasons why Lin Shanjiang chose her. The only drawback is carelessness.
Regardless, Xiao Xizi is very careful. Let him take care of Lin Zhen's younger brother, and look after Mrs. Wang at the same time. The two of them complement each other, which is just right.
Here Lin Shanjiang is personally supervising and arranging Lin Zhen's accommodation, and Yun Xi has already received the news.
She immediately rushed over excitedly.
That was a girl who might marry Lin Shanjiang, and of course she wanted to see it.
There was some commotion in the yard.
At a glance, Yun Xi saw the young girl who was paying the bill with the driver.
"Is this Miss Lin Zhen?" Yun Xi asked with a smile.
"I am. You are..." Lin Zhen looked at the girl opposite. She was young and dressed very noble.
There was a vague guess in my heart.
"I'm Yun Xi." Yun Xi smiled and walked over, "I've been looking forward to seeing you."
Lin Zhen's suspicion was confirmed, and she immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed: "Lin Zhen has met the princess."
Mrs. Wang and Xiao Xizi in the yard heard the noise and came out to salute.
"No courtesy." Yun Xi looked at Lin Zhen with a smile, feeling very satisfied.
A face of righteousness, life is so difficult and yet you are not humble or arrogant, it is rare!
At first glance, this girl seems to be a decent person, very good, and can control the third uncle and father.
No matter what, she must let her third uncle marry her!
"Is the journey going well?" Yun Xi asked with concern as he helped Lin Zhen up.
"Very good. Thank you for providing sufficient travel expenses." Lin Zhen thanked her sincerely.
On her own, she would never be able to reach this far in her life.
My mother has been seeing doctors and taking medicine all year round, as well as all kinds of expenses for the family. The money she worked so hard to earn in her hometown is spent every time before the fever is released.
"Sister, it's so beautiful here! I like it!" A young boy's cheerful voice sounded.
Yun Xi turned around and saw an extremely handsome young man, dressed in simple but clean old clothes, looking around with shining eyes.
"Is this your brother?" she asked in surprise.
Is it so pretty?
"Yes." Lin Zhen looked at her brother dotingly, "He was quite smart when he was a child, but it was different when he got a high fever. However, he is very well-behaved, not noisy, and knows how to be kind to others."
Yun Xi looked at the boy limping while being supported by the servant, and guessed that it might be juvenile paralysis caused by a high fever, and his brain was a little burned out.
It's a pity, otherwise Lin Zhen wouldn't have to work so hard.
However, no matter how hard it was for herself, Lin Zhen would never abandon the old, weak, sick and disabled in her family, let alone complain. Such noble quality is very rare.
Yun Xi's sense of Lin Zhen became even better.
"I just arrived today. I'll ask the kitchen to make some dishes later." Yun Xi said with a smile.
"No, no, just ask Mrs. Wang to go to the kitchen to get some rice flour and oil, and we can simply cook and eat it by ourselves in the evening." Lin Zhen was a little embarrassed and finished her words with a red face, "We may have to trouble the princess for a long time. We Now that I have no money, I can only keep accounts first and then return them when I make money.”
She owed Brother Lin and the others so much, and she didn't want to owe more.
She has been accustomed to relying on herself since she was a child.
"From now on, let me treat you tonight. Thank you for coming all the way to help me." Yun Xi insisted.
"Just listen to the princess. Your mother and brother have had a hard time along the way. Eat early so you can wash up and rest early." Lin Shanjiang advised from the side.
"Dad, Miss Lin Zhen is a fellow villager. Please accompany them for dinner and introduce the customs of Yizhou." Yun Xi seized every opportunity to facilitate it.
Lin Shanjiang secretly glared at Yun Xi: Together for what? What does it look like for me, a grown man, to have dinner with two women?
"Okay, okay! Brother Lin, let's have dinner together." Brother Lin Zhen cheered at the side.
Just now, Li Shanjiang had been very kind to them from beginning to end, and even helped him walk to the house. He liked this new friend very much.
He has no friends in his hometown. Everyone hates him when they see him.
"You see?" Yun Xi looked at Lin Shanjiang with a smile, "The kids also want you to stay."
"Sister, are you eating here too?" Lin Zhen's brother looked at Yun Xi expectantly.
He feels so happy today.
Everyone I met was very kind.
"Sister, I have something to do today and I can't accompany you. Next time I have a chance, I will definitely have dinner with you." Yun Xi reached out and patted his shoulder.
The little boy is not short, he is already as tall as her.
His innocent look is very pitiable.