Every year when it snows, Yong'an Hutong will go out to the south of the city to give porridge, and it has been going on for several years.
Therefore, all governments are well prepared.
In addition, the Chinese New Year is coming soon, so each government prepares more porridge than before.
However, Yingpan left early with his people and came back quickly.
Just after noon, her car returned home again.
"Why are you back by yourself?" Ren Fei looked around, "Jixiang, where are Miao Xia and Miao Dong?"
Yingpan's face was stern, "There are many people outside the city, and it will take a while for the porridge to be distributed. I went out without breakfast in the morning, so I can't rush back for lunch."
Ren Ning laughed out loud.
The mistress of a dignified palace has countless money in her hands.
Even if you wake up late and rush out without eating, Ji Xiang will definitely be prepared on the carriage.
"Okay, of course." He didn't expose it, just nodded hastily.
The couple were having lunch and talking when a message came from the front door.
"Madam, the shopkeeper of Luojia Cloth Shop wants to see you."
"At this time?" Yingpan frowned, but still said: "Take him to the side hall and say I will be there after dinner."
"What's going on?" Ren Ning asked.
"I don't know," Yingpan shook her head.
"The Luo family cloth village had an accident the year before last and needed money and wanted to sell it at a low price, so I bought it. Now it is our asset. But I did not drive away more than a dozen of them, and still let the Luo family continue to be in charge of the cloth village.
"
"At the beginning of the twelfth twelfth lunar month, shopkeeper Luo had clearly delivered the account books, and now he's here again..."
Ren Ning's heart suddenly moved, "Maybe it's a good thing!"
Calculating the time, You Meng and his caravan set off from the Never Return Desert in March. If everything goes well, they should arrive at Star City by this time.
"What can be better than..."
Is it more important than two people who have not seen each other for a long time to be together?
Ren Ning understood what she meant, "The Chinese New Year is coming soon. If shopkeeper Luo didn't have urgent matters, he would have been busy at home."
"You'd better eat quickly and go see what's going on after you're done."
Yingpan nodded.
That's what she meant too.
After eating, Ren Ning went back to the study to write something.
Not long after, the door rang.
"Ms. sir, are you in there?"
"Come in." Ren Ning stood up.
The door opened, and Yingpan happily led a tall Xiliang man into the study.
It's You Meng.
Yingpan smiled brightly: "My husband, do you still remember who he is?"
Before Ren Ning could answer, while Yingpan was stunned, Youmeng had already taken a step forward and saluted respectfully.
"Youmeng has met my uncle!"
"Sit!" Ren Ning looked at Youmeng with a smile. Seeing that he was in high spirits, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief, "Is the caravan okay?"
"Thank you, uncle, for remembering me."
"The brothers are all fine. The goods they brought have been sold smoothly, and the price is very suitable."
He smiled and emphasized the tone of "appropriate".
The east-west trade route has been cut off for several years, and things on the grasslands are now in very short supply.
"We are purchasing goods for the return trip, and we can return once the snow stops after the New Year."
Yingpan finally came to her senses. She looked at Youmeng and Ren Ning for a while.
"Wait a minute, why can't I understand what you are saying, You Meng?"
She knew that Youmeng had brought a caravan here, but she didn't know how he could get involved with Ren Ning. Moreover, looking at Youmeng's posture, he seemed to be a subordinate.
"Why," You Meng was a little confused, "Didn't my uncle tell the girl about our affair?"
Ren Ning shook his head, "I haven't said anything yet, but I just arrived home secretly yesterday."
Youmeng suddenly realized.
The Starfall Legion is famous, and almost everyone is watching its whereabouts.
It has been some time since Youmeng arrived at Yunchui, so he naturally knows where the Starfall Legion is now.
Ying Pan said anxiously: "What riddles are you trying to play? Then tell me, how are Kai Lun and my brother doing?"
The two men looked at each other.
Ren Ning said after careful consideration, "Originally, I wanted you to have a good New Year before telling you. But since Youmeng has already arrived, I guess you won't be able to eat well and sleep well if I don't tell you. So I'll just tell you."
"Panpan, you have to be mentally prepared."
Yingpan's beauty suddenly turned pale, and she soon calmed down again.
"It's okay," she said with a bitter tone, "When dad sent me to Yunchui, I was actually mentally prepared."
Speaking of this, Yingpan glanced at Youmeng, and her expression became more relaxed.
"But the tribe can still form a caravan now, and Brother Youmeng is in good spirits. He must not be in any bad condition."
Ren Ning breathed a sigh of relief.
He leads troops outside all year round, and Yingpan has to support such a large general's palace alone.
As a mistress of the house, it’s not okay if you just cry and cry or seek life and death when something happens.
The two men talked to each other about things in the west, and they sounded sad and happy for a while.
The three of them chatted until the evening, until Ji Xiang and Miao Xia, brother and sister, finished giving porridge and returned home.
"Brother Youmeng, let's have dinner together first, and then we'll chat later." Yingpan greeted him attentively.
This is her natal family and she must be treated well.
Youmeng shook his head, "Girl, I have to rush back to the station as soon as possible."
Yunchui is known as the Kingdom of Heaven and welcomes all foreigners to visit, study and do business.
But Xiliang is currently at war with Yunchui, and the situation is delicate.
As the leader of the caravan, Youmeng had to report to the patrol camp in Star City every day. In the evening, he had to go back to the station early to rest and not run around. Otherwise, he might get hurt.
Yingpan understood.
"Does the tribe still need a lot of cloth? If so, tell Shopkeeper Luo and I will immediately have someone transfer it from Sulan County."
Sulan is the economic center of Yunchui. The General's Mansion now has a lot of money, but Yingpan hasn't been able to reach out yet.
However, Xiao Gang's maternal grandfather's family and the Yue family are both wealthy families in Sulan City, and they control many cloth workshops.
With the relationship between the two families, it would not be a problem for Yingpan to buy something.
"Let's do this." Ren Ning said: "You Meng, go back and think carefully about what you need and how much each quantity is. Make a list. Panpan will think of a way to prepare it for you."
Youmeng's face was filled with relief, but he firmly shook his head in refusal.
"Uncle and the girl, you should live a good life. I am responsible for purchasing the caravan, we can figure it out ourselves."
Ren Ning is one of the eight generals of the Starfall Legion and has a special status.
Yingpan is now the wife of the General's Mansion, and her status is even more special.
As long as Ren Ning treats his girl well, Youmeng will be satisfied.
Furthermore, the two countries are at war at this time, and all Xiliang people may be regarded as spies.
Although he had long wanted to come over and see Yingpan, he still patiently chose a time when most people were busy celebrating the New Year, and only dared to come to the door with his bodyguard disguised as Shopkeeper Luo, so as not to attract attention.
The General's Mansion may save some money by purchasing things for the caravan. But if the Changxing Emperor's people take notice, it will not be a good thing for either Ren Ning or Yingpan.
The most important thing is that the Kailun tribe lacks everything now, except money.
Yingpan nodded in agreement.
She stopped insisting and asked about Tiele again, then reluctantly waved Youmeng off.
Soon, there were only two people left in the room.
Yingpan stared: "Why didn't you tell me that you went to Xiliang yesterday?"
Ren Ning touched his nose and said, "I didn't have time to talk yesterday."
Yingpan suddenly realized, blushing and snuggling into her husband's arms.
"Have you met my sister-in-law? I heard from the caravans that the girls from the Luoxi tribe are pretty."
Ren Ning thought for a while, "She is indeed pretty good-looking, but not as beautiful as you. But she is as strong as you and is definitely worthy of Tiele."