When the opportunity passed, Ye Zhenzhen took the opportunity to ask Cui Weizhen, "Weizhen, why do you want to exempt the second house from taxes? I thought you didn't like them."
"I really don't like it."
Cui Weizhen's eyes were deep, "For the enemy, eradicating the roots is the best way. If you can't do it, lure it with benefits and completely grasp the opponent's handle, so that it will not become a drag on you."
For example, the second room of the Ye family.
They are Ye Zhenzhen's relatives, so they cannot be treated as enemies, but they have to be careful about secretly stabbing them, so the best way is to promise them certain benefits and exempt them from taxes on their fields. If you want to spread any rumors in the future, you will have to do it.
Because I have concerns about the ten acres of land.
Ye Zhenzhen was impressed, she thought she was not stupid, but when it came to being naughty, none of her ten could compare to one Cui Weizhen.
After settling the affairs in Yejiacun, the two stayed for another half day before returning home before the sun went down.
The following days became even busier.
Cui Weizhen wanted to say goodbye to all her classmates and friends, and Ye Zhenzhen not only had to write letters to inform the managers of Rouge Workshops everywhere that she was moving to the capital, but she also had to organize and pack up her belongings with Aunt Cui, and was extremely busy.
On this day, Ye Zhenzhen called the mother and son of the Hong family over and asked, "Aunt Guilan, you also know that we are moving to the capital and will rarely come back to Laxi County in the future. Are you willing to follow us? If
You are reluctant to part with your homeland and clan, so I can return your deed of betrayal and give you a sum of money to settle down, and you will be fine. There is no need for a master and a servant."
Aunt Cui also said, "Yes, Guilan, Zhen'er and I have already discussed it. You don't have to be taboo. If you have any ideas, just tell us."
Aunt Guilan replied directly without thinking, "Thanks to the master's mercy, he bought the slave's family of three, so that the slave can survive. The slave's kindness can't be repaid by the master's family, even if he works as a cow or a horse, how can he be in the master's house?"
Leave when necessary. Madam, madam, this whole family will be the slaves of the Cui family for the rest of their lives."
Naturally, the servants should be cooked and not raw. Aunt Guilan and her family already understand the Cui family's rules, which is the most worry-free. However, it would be a bit inconvenient to buy another servant in the capital.
Ye Zhenzhen breathed a sigh of relief, and when they went down, she said to Aunt Cui, "Mom, you are still smarter, I left you to guess everything. I thought Aunt Guilan would choose to be free after agreeing to return the deed of sale.
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Yes, the two of them had discussed it before. From Ye Zhenzhen's perspective, freedom is naturally more valuable, but Aunt Cui held the objection and believed that the entire Hong family would stay. In the end, it was proved that she was right.
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Aunt Cui explained this, "As a third-rank official in front of the prime minister, the Hong family's situation is best understood by mother and son. In addition, Brother Zhen has a promising future. No one will give up on the promising future of the master's family. Of course,
Being a respectable servant is better than being an ordinary citizen."
These are all based on her experience. Little did she know that the prestigious stewards of major aristocratic families have wealth richer than the gentry and local tyrants in Linxi County. Officials without backers will treat them with courtesy when they see them. Such dignity is not what ordinary people see.
There can be.
Even so, Ye Zhenzhen still couldn't understand, "But they are slaves, and their descendants will be slaves for generations to come. They can't take the imperial examination. Is it worth it? I see that Zhiyuan has never given up studying, and it seems that he is still making progress.
Heart."
"You can't see this clearly."
Given Ye Zhenzhen's life background, it is normal for her not to understand these twists and turns. Aunt Cui also taught her patiently, "You see Aunt Guilan repaying her kindness, being honest and honest, and a good servant who is dedicated to her duties, but...
I wonder if these servants have their own little thoughts. Our family is kind-hearted, and we can redeem their lives now. When Zhiyuan succeeds in his studies, can we still stop him? Zhiyuan is following Brother Zhen,
The knowledge I have learned is not something that ordinary teachers can teach. Why should I give up the teacher who came for free?"
Ye Zhenzhen suddenly realized that she was probably the stupidest and most naive among the Cui family. Even though Aunt Cui didn't take care of things very much, she was actually a very wise person inside.
To put it bluntly, as Tai, the direct daughter of the original Wang family, a noble girl from a noble family, pampered and carefully cultivated, how could she be a useless idiot with all her beauty?
Ye Zhenzhen realized her shortcomings and asked Aunt Cui for advice very humbly.
Aunt Cui is naturally willing to train her daughter-in-law. After all, when she goes to the capital, the relationship between people is not as good as in a small place like Linxi County. As the head wife, Ye Zhenzhen must not only be able to manage the family internally, but also be able to make friends externally.
Better to gain a foothold in the crowded capital city.
If it is a big family, they have trained their daughters in these skills since childhood. Even though Ye Zhenzhen is smart, she cannot master it overnight. Aunt Cui can only teach the key points.
For example, the families you may interact with when you enter the city in the future, who is in the family, what their preferences are, which family you have a grudge with, what your relationship is with your own family, what attitude you should have in dealing with... and so on.
Even though Ye Zhenzhen had a good memory, she still had some indigestion after remembering this incident. Aunt Cui understood and comforted her and said: "When you go to the capital, you will know what to do when you meet people. Take your time, don't worry.
Worried, that’s how I came here in the first place.”
So she slowed down her teaching pace, and Ye Zhenzhen breathed a sigh of relief.
As the person next to her, Cui Weizhen quickly noticed her abnormal state and asked her specifically when going to bed at night, "What are you worried about?"
Ye Zhenzhen was surprised for a long time and finally realized that she was anxious.
She began to look at her heart and had to admit her shortcomings in frustration, "Brother Zhen, I feel that I am too stupid to shoulder the responsibility of being your wife."
The connections in Linxi County are simple. Even if Cui Weizhen has an extraordinary background, he is just Cui Weizhen. Once he returns to the capital and returns to the circle where he once lived, the halo of his identity will shine again, and she, as a Jiji
The nameless woman will only dim under his halo.
Especially since she recently discovered that she is not as smart and capable as she thought, she naturally became anxious.
"As my wife, what responsibilities do I have to shoulder?"
Seeing that her cheeks had lost weight in just a few days, Cui Weizhen felt distressed and helpless. He gritted his teeth and said, "Do you have no confidence in yourself or don't trust me? Since you are my wife, you will naturally
We will support each other and share hardships and wealth together. If you don’t understand anything, just come and ask me. Is it possible that I will still dislike you?"
This question was really a red arrow. Ye Zhenzhen was so ashamed that she didn't dare to look at him for a moment.