After becoming a widow, I became the mother of seven children

Butler Ling's lips twitched as he listened. Was their master about to reveal his true nature?

When I was in Beijing, I used to call myself a young master.

One time, he got so mad that he got in front of the emperor. When he got home, he was severely beaten by Mr. Ling before he calmed down a lot.

After coming to Chengyang County, Ling Ziyuan also wanted to be a good county magistrate and do something real for the people, so that their old man could see that he also had great ambitions.

But somehow, after meeting Yan Qingqing, his true nature began to be gradually exposed again.

Seeing that Ling Ziyuan didn't seem to have anything important to do, Yan Qingqing started chatting with him.

Finally, Ling Ziyuan finally explained the purpose of his visit, asked Butler Ling to hand the gift to Yan Qingqing, and then said: "I heard that Miss Li is getting married. We are all old acquaintances, so I feel free to do anything. "

Yan Qingqing opened the box and saw a top-quality Dadong Pearl inside.

Yan Qingqing glanced at it and then closed the box and returned it to Butler Ling and said, "I have received Magistrate Ling's kindness, but this Dongzhu is too precious and I cannot accept it."

Ling Ziyuan immediately lowered his face when he heard this and said, "What do you mean by Ming Zhaoren? You can accept gifts from others, but you can't accept gifts from me alone."

Li Xiangping stood up quickly and explained: "Your Majesty, the main reason is that this Dongzhu is too valuable. Even if you want to add makeup to my sister-in-law, we will never accept it."

Magistrate Ling sneered and replied: "It's just one Dongzhu, you can just accept it, I still have several more in the warehouse.

Miss Li was married to the capital. The capital was full of flowers and there were no good things.

But this Dongzhu is different. Except for the emperor's reward, it may not be found in the homes of wealthy merchants. "

Ling Ziyuan told the truth. Although Dongzhu is not exclusive to the royal family, it is a tribute.

Generally, when the emperor lavishly rewards his courtiers, he will give Dongzhu to show his favor.

When Yan Qingqing was granted the title of Mingzhao, the emperor rewarded her with one, but Ruyi kept it in the warehouse.

Li Xiangping wanted to refuse but heard Yan Qingqing say: "In that case, I would like to thank Magistrate Ling. I will accept this East Pearl on behalf of Xin Niang."

After hearing this, County Magistrate Ling smiled and said: "That's right, there is no reason to take back the gift that was given.

Although I have never raised a child, I know that children are debts to their parents and must always be repaid.

Since some things are their own choices, no matter whether they are good or bad in the future, they will not be blamed on you. "

Yan Qingqing was even more surprised when she heard that Magistrate Ling had gone around for a long time to comfort her.

Thinking that Magistrate Ling was probably one of those troublesome children, he chuckled and replied meaningfully: "That's what Magistrate Ling said."

Magistrate Ling felt that something was not right. Why did she feel that Yan Qingqing's words were not right? But I didn’t pay too much attention to it.

Magistrate Ling chatted a few more words with Yan Qingqing, mostly about the governance of Canghe County.

Yan Qingqing gave him a different opinion, which made Magistrate Ling feel enlightened.

Finally, Yan Qingqing also told Yan Qingqing about his discovery of cotton.

Magistrate Ling was shocked when he heard this, and then looked at Yan Qingqing and asked in disbelief: "You mean this cotton can not only keep warm, and be made into a layer for clothes and quilts, but it can also be made into fabric, and then cut into clothes. ?”

Yan Qingqing smiled and nodded: "Yes, I have tried it. It is not only light but also warm when worn.

As for making it into fabric, the process is complicated, but the finished product should be ready soon. "

The cotton can be used to make clothes and quilts by removing the seeds and pressing it into cotton batting, but it takes a lot of work to weave it into cotton cloth.

After hearing this, County Magistrate Ling said excitedly: "Okay, okay, why did you say this? If this matter had been reported to the emperor in the winter of last year, the emperor would definitely be very happy.

But it's not too late now. Please tell me the benefits of this thing in more detail. I'll write an express delivery of eight hundred miles to the capital. "

Yan Qingqing was a little confused when she saw Magistrate Ling being so eager.

Even if he had cultivated high-yielding potatoes and sweet potatoes before, he had never been so excited.

Magistrate Ling seemed to notice Yan Qingqing's doubts and explained: "My third brother is the general of Zhenbei. He guards the border between Dayan and Beiliang all year round. Every time he writes a letter, he will mention the situation at the border.

It's very cold in Beiliang in winter, and the water turns into ice. Our soldiers can't bear it even in their thin clothes.

Many soldiers were frostbitten and unable to march and fight. "

Yan Qingqing was a little worried after hearing this. Li Xiangjian was also at the border, and she didn't know how he was doing. There had been no news since he received a letter from home during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Yan Qingqing asked again: "What about the people from Beiliang? How do they keep out the cold?"

Magistrate Ling replied: "Beiliang is basically a grassland, and they live a nomadic life. They wear animal skins in winter.

I heard from my third brother that even if they wear animal fur, they may not be able to bear it, so they usually don’t use weapons in winter.

This is also an established rule between the two countries, but in the past two years they have not followed the rules and have launched small-scale conflicts from time to time.

But this year is not bad. I heard that the Feiyun Cavalry sent people to burn the enemy's food and grass before winter. They are quite peaceful this winter. "

Yan Qingqing felt relieved after hearing this.

Li Xiangjian also said when he wrote a letter a few years ago that he became a centurion because he burned the enemy's food and fodder. It seems that he should be very popular as a centurion.

Yan Qingqing took a deep breath and said: "I will research cotton cloth as soon as possible, and then promote the use of cotton so that the soldiers at the border will no longer suffer from the cold."

Magistrate Ling stood up and saluted Yan solemnly, and then said: "I thank you on behalf of the soldiers and people of Dayan. You not only solved their food ration problem, but also solved the problem of keeping out the cold."

Yan Qingqing stood up and returned the salute and said: "Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world.

What's more, I have been granted a reward by the emperor, and as a person who eats your salary, I should share your worries. "

Ling Ziyuan once again saw Yan Qingqing's magnanimity and couldn't help but admire him deeply.

After he and Butler Ling left Li's house, he still had some memories.

Butler Ling was also greatly shocked, and then sighed: "This is Dayan's real lucky star!"

Ling Ziyuan suddenly looked back at Butler Ling and asked, "What did you just say?"

Butler Ling was startled. Their master rarely got so excited. Did he say something wrong?

But looking at Ling Ziyuan's glaring look, he couldn't help but explain in a low voice: "I said this is Dayan's lucky star. Mingzhao Ren can solve Dayan's food and clothing problem.

If this is not a lucky star, then what kind of person is? "

Ling Ziyuan was shocked when he heard this. It turned out that the lucky star they had been looking for was right in front of them.