The aroma of the food soon wafted out. There were many more guests than expected today. The dozen or so dishes originally prepared could not be cooked, so they were all made into a big pot of stew. The originally made brown sugar jujube

Sticky rice is served as dessert.

But even so, the pig Lin Xiaoman prepared was only barely enough, and it was impossible for people to eat and take it.

When the banquet was about to end, Lin Xiaoman found the two women and called them aside.

The two women lowered their heads, not daring to look at Lin Xiaoman.

Lin Xiaoman has eaten well this year and has grown a lot taller. He measured 1.65 meters there, which makes him stand out among the crowd here where the average height is only 1.6 meters.

At this time, he looked over and just saw the tops of the two women's hair. Lin Xiaoman asked: "You are working in the current owner's house, don't you have enough to eat?"

The two women raised their heads in fear and hurriedly shook their heads, "No, the master treats us very well. We eat well, live well, and live easily."

Lin Xiaoman knew that they didn't tell the truth, but they didn't want to tell them, and Lin Xiaoman wouldn't force them to tell them. She could only say that she wanted to help them, but they refused.

He brought the bowls and basins to them, which were filled with rice. "Take them, go back and make some porridge."

The two women looked at each other and made up their minds at that moment. They suddenly knelt down to Lin Xiaoman and said, "Girl, please help us. The master treats us harshly and doesn't give us enough to eat. We agreed to spend the whole day together."

We were paid 20 cents in wages, but not a cent was given to us. Our family’s life is miserable, and if this continues, the whole family will starve to death.”

Lin Xiaoman was a little surprised, "Aren't you even given a penny of wages? Didn't the people in the county government say that wages should be paid on a daily basis?"

The two women shook their heads, "No, the two families we worked for were vicious. They first tried to trick us, knowing that our family was involved in an anti-poetry case, they made us work in vain.

He said, and also threatened us. If we dare to say it outside, he will say that our family is rebellious and wants to rebel against the imperial court. We are afraid that our work will be in vain, and we will not be given enough to eat, so we can only do it every day.

Digging wild vegetables on the edge of the field to eat."

Lin Xiaoman couldn't believe that there were such vicious people in the village, and his face turned red with anger, "Don't be afraid, I told the county magistrate about this, if they dare to threaten you again, you can go to the county magistrate."

Sue them."

The woman smiled bitterly, "But we were exiled because of a case like that. Will the county magistrate believe us?"

Lin Xiaoman smiled, "The county magistrate is aware of everything and will never wrongly accuse a good person, nor tolerate a bad person, so don't worry."

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw two women putting the bowls in Lin Xiaoman's hands, turning around and running into the yard, which confused Lin Xiaoman.

Until I heard them shouting from the yard: "Sir, we are wronged. Our master doesn't give us food and deducts our wages. Please make the decision for us. We want to change the master..."

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After hearing the two women's accusations, Lu Jin didn't expect that he originally thought it was the Lord who treated them harshly and didn't give them enough to eat, but he didn't expect that his wages were also deducted.

I was afraid that the two of them would sue, so I threatened them with despicable means.

Lu Jin sent people to arrest the heads of the two women's families for interrogation. Facing the furious Lu Jin, the two men were too frightened to say anything and responded to all the threats they made.<

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Lu Jin was sentenced to pay double the wages he owed, as compensation for not having enough to eat these days.

He also ordered people to pull down the men who were the heads of the two families, beat them up, and then send them to Dongshan to mine. They would have to dig for a year before they could be released.

Lin Xiaoman was also speechless. How stubborn was Lu Jin to send people to mine? It is said that mining there is very hard. In the past, someone stole chickens and dogs in the village, and was later sent to mine. When he was released, he was dark, thin, and tired.

After losing his appearance, he shudders when others mention mining, and he never dares to steal even a piece of grass from other people's homes.

The two exiled families were grateful and offered to work at Lin Xiaoman's house in front of everyone.

Lin Xiaoman wasn't afraid that they would bring hatred to her. The two families in the village were just bullying the weak and afraid of the strong. She really wanted to take revenge on her. She would not take them to grow new grains and vegetables next year. Then we would see who is afraid of whom.

Sure enough, the two families were scared like quails. Not only did they not dare to express their dissatisfaction with Lin Xiaoman, they also secretly came to Lin Xiaoman, hoping that she would intercede for them and ask the county magistrate not to blame them.

Lin Xiaoman gave them a few scoldings, but did not mention that he would not take them to plant new crops next year.

Lin Xiaoman prepared two large bags of bulk sorghum glutinous rice, and sent them to the packaging department. Each of the departing guests grabbed a small handful.

It's sweet and chewy, and it's so chewy that you'll feel like it's magical.

"Xiaoman, how is this candy made? Does our village want to sell candy?"

Lin Xiaoman smiled and shook his head, "I don't know either. I bought these at the market before. Why don't I go back and ask again?"

"I bought it at the market..." The man couldn't hide his disappointment. Since he bought it at the market, it means that someone else is selling it. Even if he makes it and sells it, he probably won't make money growing vegetables, so he still follows Xiao Man honestly.

Let’s grow vegetables.

Lu Jin also took two pieces of sorghum candy. After taking a bite, he felt that it was not as fragrant as the toffee that he had eaten at Lin Xiaoman's before, so he gave the remaining piece to Qingshu.

Qingshu grabbed a handful with one hand and was chewing hard when a piece was stuffed into his hand. Knowing that his master didn't like eating very much, he happily ate it himself.

Although Miss Xiaoman said she bought it at the market, she had never seen it sold in the market. She might have figured it out herself, but she didn’t have time to make it at the moment. She said she made it herself and others had to learn from her.
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The disciples of the church starve to death of the master. Miss Xiaoman must have wanted to keep it and make money for herself in the future.

After seeing off the guests, Lu Jin and Qing Shu were not in a hurry to leave, and Lin Erhu's classmates were not in a hurry either. They all wanted to say a few words to the county magistrate.

Some of them have passed the Tongsheng examination and are waiting for the government examination early next month. Some have not passed the Tongsheng examination. It would be great if they could find a job in the Yamen.

Lu Jin originally wanted to have a few words with Lin Xiaoman when he stayed, but unexpectedly he was surrounded by a group of scholars.

Listening to their clumsy compliments, Lu Jin got goosebumps all over. Sure enough, they are still a group of young people who have never seen the dangers of human hearts. There is a little stupidity in their innocence and clarity.

When Lu Jin learned that some of them wanted to work in the Yamen, Lu Jin was a little embarrassed.

There may still be vacancies in the original yamen, but before he came, those vacancies in the yamen had long been filled. He himself transferred the people from the capital. Scholars are the most basic, and there are a few who are even more important.

Born as a Jinshi.

No matter whether it is ability or knowledge, it is not comparable to these young boys who are just starting out.
Chapter completed!