The road to wealth of a peasant widow

Chapter 171 People-oriented

Sui Sui was young after all and had little experience, so he didn't quite understand what he heard. However, the three brothers who were paying attention to the movements of the mother and daughter all gained something. The more they listened, the brighter their eyes became, and they all seemed to be thinking about something.

Finally, Chang Fu couldn't help asking, "Mom, how do you know so much?"

He felt that his brothers had studied for so many years and their knowledge was much greater than before, but he could often hear some unique remarks from their mother, which contained extraordinary insights, allowing them to gain different benefits.

Although Changping and Chang'an did not ask it out loud, they actually had this feeling. They felt that their mother was like a wise sage who always cleared away obstacles and pointed the way for their progress.

Chen Cui shook her head and sighed, "I have only read a few books and often walked around the market, and I have seen and heard a lot, so I can see the truth. I can only see the problem, but to really solve the problem, I still have to rely on you."

She said sternly, "Changping, Chang'an, Changfu, since you three are determined to take the imperial examinations, you must remember that from ancient times to the present, the supremacy of the imperial power is true, but no matter when it is, the majority of people in this world are from the bottom. If the interests of the largest group in this world are ignored, nothing else will be good. Even if there is a temporary prosperity, it will not last long and will definitely be in chaos in the end."

Seeing that they were keeping silent, she looked at the servants who were all elsewhere, and only the mother and son were in the room, and then she said: "If you become officials in the future, you must stick to your original intentions and put the people first. This is the long-term way."

She did not tell them how to be an official or how to behave in society. They would figure that out on their own as they grew up.

When you suffer a loss and are punished, you will naturally learn your lesson. It is too early to say anything now.

But no matter what the future style of doing things will be, the people-oriented intention cannot be changed. This is the foundation of life.

Seeing that her three sons all had contemplative looks on their faces and even her daughter was looking up at her with admiration, Chen Cui realized that she seemed to have said too much again.

There's nothing we can do about it; it's that damn sense of mission of hers that's at work again!

Chen Cui took a big gulp of the cold tea to calm her restless heart.

It’s too early to say those things now, let’s do something practical for now!

Since there is corn in this world, do sweet potatoes and potatoes also exist?

The yields of these two are much higher than corn, and they are not difficult to grow. If we have these two killer weapons and promote them reasonably, most people can stay away from the threat of famine!

Before, she was just a peasant woman with no ability or status, so she didn't dare to do too much for fear of attracting attention.

But now she has tens of thousands of taels of silver in her hands, several sons with honors, and Zhang Ruomei as an ally. She is more or less confident, and it is time to do something.

So she went to visit Lord Wang at his house.

Zhang Ruomei is now in the late stage of pregnancy and will be giving birth soon. Her belly is already very big, but she has not gained much weight overall and looks in good spirits.

Chen Cui still asked about her recent situation, how she was feeling, how she was preparing for delivery, whether she had found a wet nurse, and other trivial matters.

Although all this was fine, Zhang Ruomei did not look very happy: "The master has been in the county for several days and has not come back. Tell me, he has become a Tongzhi, but he is still like before, going to the fields all the time. What does he look like?"

She complained with a sullen look.

When the due date is approaching, if the husband does not come back for several days and cannot be by her side, no woman would be happy to encounter this.

Although Zhang Ruomei is very capable in managing the house and has some business skills, childbirth is a big deal after all, and she always feels uneasy without her husband by her side.

"The master is concerned about people's livelihood and is worried that the people will have a hard time. Knowing that you are about to give birth, he will definitely come back early. I will come here every day in the next few days and I will help you if there is anything."

Chen Cui comforted.

Zhang Ruomei was very grateful: "Sister, I am grateful to you for all these years. If it weren't for you, I don't know if I would have Yun'er. This child has been strong since birth, thanks to your guidance."

It was Chen Cui who helped her see through her mother-in-law's evil scheme, wake her up, and regulate her body to get pregnant. The care during pregnancy and the subsequent feeding of the child were also thanks to Chen Cui's advice and guidance.

She followed Chen Cui's advice, controlled her diet during pregnancy, did not take excessive tonic food, did not gain weight again, and her delivery went smoothly.

After Yun'er was born, she breastfed the child herself for a month before handing the child over to a wet nurse. The child was indeed in good health.

She adopted Chen Cui's advice and did not, like other wealthy families, only feed her child milk before the age of one. Instead, she added various complementary foods from the age of six months. Yun'er has always been healthy, walking and talking earlier than other children, and he is also smart and lovable.

These were all the help that Chen Cui had given her. It was no exaggeration to say that she was her benefactor and noble lady.

What could be more important to a woman than her children!

Therefore, even if Chen Cui is no longer that important in the business, she doesn't feel bad about giving her so much money every year.

Because compared to the help Chen Cui gave her, that money was really nothing. What's more, Chen Cui was indeed the origin and important initiator of these two businesses, so she deserved it.

"You are too kind. These are what I should do. I should thank you. To be honest, I was associated with you because of your status at first. Later, I was sincere in return for sincerity. You gave me the opportunity to make money, let my sons go to school, and changed our family's situation. Later, I went from a penniless peasant woman to the imperial edict today, all of which were inseparable from your help. Compared with these, what I have done is nothing!"

Chen Cui said sincerely.

Zhang Ruomei burst out laughing: "Okay, okay, let's not talk about those things. If we continue, we sisters will thank each other endlessly. By the way, why didn't you bring Sui Sui with you today?"

Zhang Ruomei has always liked Suisui and once wanted to have such a lovely daughter. However, when she thought about how difficult it is for a woman to make a living in the world, she gave up the idea.

"This child went to Mr. Zou's place today to try making clothes. Last time, she saw a strange piece of clothing and Aunt Ding made it for her. She liked it so much that she became interested in cutting cloth and making clothes. She knew that Mr. Zou was also good at it, so she pestered him to learn. We don't know what kind of clothes he can make. Maybe the clothes he makes in the end can't be worn, and it's just a waste of material!"

Chen Cui said helplessly.