Xu Ning said with a smile: "Stepmother, you and Father Huo are right not to want that one tael of silver! My husband often says that you can eat people with soft lips and take soft hands. If we really take the money, we might be blamed. How to discuss it?"

She not only gave her verbal approval, but before Chen was about to go home, she also asked Qiu Yun to prepare a gift, the value of which was far more than one tael of silver.

At this moment, Mrs. Chen didn't know Xu Ning's arrangement, so she said with a smile: "Mother Ning, your father Huo and I know the rights and interests. Not to mention that the family is not short of the one tael of silver, even if it is short, we can't take it. If we really want to spread the word, people outside will not only say that your father Huo and I are greedy for money, but also that Chao'er and you are unfilial. Such a big thing as ruining your reputation cannot be offset by a tael of silver. I have a good idea in my heart. Yes. Chao'er has said many times that you can't do business at a loss."

She deliberately made her words so straightforward. Firstly, Xu Ning is a straightforward person who always speaks her mind. Secondly, she expressed her position directly so that no interested people would stir up trouble in the middle and ruin the relationship between her and Xu Ning.

Xu Ning smiled helplessly and said: "Stepmother, outsiders can say whatever they like. We live our lives behind closed doors. If there is any misunderstanding, just talk it over. Stepmother, you want to hear something bad about me outside." , especially if it’s directed at you, Father Huo, the second and third brothers, don’t believe it. Ask me first, if I really do it, I won’t hide it from you. "

Madam Chen laughed: "Ning Niang, I know your temperament! I am just crowded among women. They don't have anything to do like you. When we get together, they like to talk about the eldest daughter of the East and the shortcomings of the West."

She said casually, but Xu Ning took it seriously: "Stepmother, are you willing to take over the job of making pig-hair pens? Making ink

Xianggong is also planning to pass on the method to his second and third brothers. My husband said that he would focus on growing sweet potatoes, and in the future he might also grow new grains such as corn and potatoes. "

She had discussed it with Huo Yunchao before. The couple originally wanted to hand over the ink-making process to Zheng Shaoxuan, and give the pig brush, insecticide, etc. to the Huo family.

Zheng Shaoxuan said that he had to prepare for the imperial examination and also help Huo Yunchao handle the promotion of sweet potatoes. He was really overwhelmed and suggested that Huo Yunchao leave the ink-making process to Huo Yunze and Huo Yunhai.

He also said: "Brother Huo, I know you want me to have a skill, but making ink is not something that can be done in a year and a half. I focus on several tasks, and in the end I get nothing. Instead of doing this in vain, it is better to concentrate on it. Do what I want to do most. Even if I fail in the end, at least I tried hard and have no regrets in this life."

When Zheng Shaoxuan said this, Huo Yunchao stopped persuading him. He felt guilty, and he didn't want to continue to owe the debt he had caused. As for the reasons given by Zheng Shaoxuan, Huo Yunchao agreed, but in the end he decided to leave the most important ink-making process to Zheng Shaoxuan.

After all, Zheng Shaoxuan spent most of his life studying this exquisite ink-making technology, and it was originally his thing.

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Huo Yunchao considers himself not a great saint, but he also has his own moral bottom line, and he will never engage in the dirty and despicable behavior of stealing the fruits of other people's labor and taking credit for their efforts.

The ink-making process that Xu Ning mentioned was the ordinary ink-making process that Huo Yunchao used after removing the core skills. It was not a great deal, but it was enough to create a good life for Huo Yunze and Huo Yunhai.

condition.

If Huo Yunze and Huo Yunhai have the ability to upgrade this basic ink-making process, it will naturally be a great thing to see!

It doesn't matter if the ink-making process cannot be upgraded. Huo Yunchao will also give the two brothers toothpaste and shampoo formulas, but these two items are enough for the two brothers to live a prosperous life without worrying about food and clothing.

Chen was so excited that she almost fainted. She asked in shock, "Ning Niang, Chao'er, did he really say that?"

"Yes, stepmother, my husband goes out early and comes back late these days. He is so busy that he never touches the ground. He just chats with me a few words before going to bed at night. Most of the time he starts snoring while chatting." Xu Ning He didn't fool Mr. Chen at all, and he was telling the truth.

Mrs. Chen knew that Huo Yunchao was busy planting sweet potatoes and taking care of the construction work of Pinglehou Mansion. He also had to go to the county to find Magistrate Chen and his master, mainly to find a relationship for Xu Ansheng and his daughter so that they could be safe and smooth. Arrive in Beijing.

With all these big things coming together, Huo Yunchao couldn't entrust it to anyone else and had to do it himself. He was so busy that he felt dizzy and really wanted to split himself into several pieces.

Mrs. Chen was so moved that she held Xu Ning's hand for a long time and said, "Mother Ning, I, I really don't know what to say."

Xu Ning smiled: "Stepmother, there is no need to say anything. We are a family. You go back and tell Father Huo and the second and third brothers to let them know. As for when you can learn the art of making ink, it depends on your husband. s arrangement."

Mrs. Chen nodded repeatedly. When she came out of Xu's house, she had the illusion that she was in a dream. Otherwise, why would she think everything was so dreamy? It seems like all the good things in the world

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Mrs. Chen returned home in a daze, and happened to see Huo Yunhai, who was being scolded by Huo Yunze with his head hanging down, "Second brother, I am stupid, not as smart as you and eldest brother..."

Huo Yunze smiled instead of being angry, raised his hand and slapped his brother hard: "Keep talking nonsense! Why are you stupid? You are obviously not serious! Look where you are wrong? This is what I taught you. ?Do you have to let me teach you how to write in person?"

Huo Yunhai's hand hurt so much that he held back his tears and did not dare to cry. The second brother hated it when he cried. If he cried once, he would hit him once, if he cried twice, he would hit him twice!

In the past, when Chen saw this scene, she would have rushed to protect Huo Yunhai. This time, she took a few steps forward and stopped suddenly.

When Huo Yunze saw Mrs. Chen come back, he said with a cold face: "Mom, don't stop me! Third brother doesn't write seriously, he deserves a beating!"

Not only did Mrs. Chen not stop her, but she also stood resolutely on Huo Yunze's side, "Ze'er, mother won't stop you. Hai'er, listen to your second brother and study hard, otherwise you won't even know the words, so what? Can I learn how to make ink from your elder brother? I have seen your elder brother make good ink and write beautiful words on the ink block. He worked hard to make a good ink, but it was ruined by your ugly words like a dog scratching chicken feet. Yes, that won’t work! I’m the first one to refuse!”

Huo Yunhai burst into tears. He was hurt by the beating. He expected his mother to protect him and at least give him psychological comfort. But what happened?

Huo Yunze was not as stupid as Huo Yunhai. He immediately caught the key point: "Mom, are you saying that eldest brother wants to teach us how to make ink?"

Ms. Chen raised her eyebrows with joy and said, "Yes! Ze'er

, your sister-in-law said that your eldest brother will concentrate on planting sweet potatoes and finding new grain seeds for the Holy Father in the future, so the ink making, pig hair pens, shampoo and other things are all left to you two brothers! "

Huo Yunhai's crying stopped suddenly, and there were two gold ingots in his eyes: "Really?"

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