Chu Feng didn't know that he was going to be the magistrate of Lin County, but he was still comforting Yue'er and the others who had returned from buying food!
"Master, you don't know that those profiteers have actually raised the price of wheat. Now it's three copper coins per pound!"
Ling'er said with some complaints.
"Actually, Master, you are too generous. Those people in Shanglin County should not be given free relief. It's not that I am stingy. I think those people in Shanglin County should be allowed to work first and then receive food. And they cannot receive as much as ten pounds of wheat at a time. .”
Yue'er couldn't help but whisper her suggestion.
"Oh, Yue'er, look at how thin those people are. If someone dies while working, will we be in more trouble? The method you thought of, exchanging work for pay, is good. But for those hungry, skinny women, children, old and young, it really doesn’t work! Also, the young master wants to directly take the grain to Shanglin County tomorrow to continue distributing it. Aren’t you angry? "
Chu Feng frowned and said softly.
I remember the time in my previous life when there was a flood and it was difficult for one party to get support from all the parties! I feel very touched in my heart. And it’s really tragic to starve to death! Since you have such a little ability, just stretch out your hand and save everyone.
"God, young master, please don't be confused. Even though a lot of people have fled the famine in Shanglin County, there are still at least 20,000 to 30,000 people now! If each person is given ten kilograms of grain, that's two to three hundred thousand kilograms. How much does it cost? ! Master, you are so smart, isn’t there any way to ask others to share some of it for us?”
Xueer couldn't help but speak.
"It would be great if those high-ranking officials were as kind-hearted as the young master."
Shuang'er couldn't help but speak, with sadness still shining in her eyes. She thought of her hungry childhood.
"Haha, after hearing what Xue'er and Shuang'er said, the young master really thought of a way! However, I don't know if this method is effective? By the way, do we have several shops in our house?"
After hearing what Xue'er and Shuang'er said, Chu Feng had an idea and came up with a wonderful idea!
"Yes, but the master has always been in charge of those shops. If the young master has any ideas, he must discuss them with the master."
Yue'er said quickly. She was a little afraid that Chu Feng would sell the shop to do charity.
"If the young master wants to do a good deed, he is not afraid of my aunt's criticism. Without further ado, the young master will go back to discuss it with my aunt tonight."
Chu Feng said with a chuckle.
Shuang'er next to her was speechless for a while. The young master was so shameless. When he hated the master, he called him an old woman. If you want to ask Master, call me aunt!
"Slave, please go get the car ready right now."
Ling'er said quickly, turned around and wanted to go out.
"Wait a minute, there's no need for the carriage. It's been a tiring day, so you all can stay and rest tonight. The young master and Shuang'er can just ride back."
Chu Feng said and stood up, Shuang'er followed closely behind him, like a small shadow.
Although Chu Feng wanted to shamelessly ask to ride a horse with Shuang'er, he didn't say it out loud in the end. After all, there were so many pairs of eyes watching.
Xin said: "Well, then we have to wait until we return to the Hou Mansion to capture Shuang'er. Hehe, is this a good opportunity?"
In this way, Chu Feng took Shuang'er back to Zhenbei Hou Mansion overnight.
In the night, the war horses were extremely fast. In less than an hour, the two of them arrived in front of the Zhenbei Hou Mansion. The old rule is to enter through the side door.
It's not that the concierge doesn't open the main door, but like the Zhenbei Hou Mansion, the main door usually doesn't open. In addition to sacrifices, weddings, funerals and other important events, it will be opened. Of course, it will also be opened when there is an imperial edict and the arrival of royal nobles.
"Shuang'er, you're tired. Let's take a nice bath for a while. Then we'll go see my aunt to discuss things tomorrow morning."
Chu Feng said with a chuckle.
Let's take a couple's bath with Shuang'er first, hehe. This time I have to give Shuang'er a good check-up...
"Master, business is more important. At this time, the master should still be practicing. If we wait until tomorrow, the master may have to go out."
Shuang'er jumped off the horse and said softly, as if she didn't realize that the young master had evil intentions against her.
Su Yi was a little surprised that Chu Feng took the initiative to come to her small courtyard at night. This brat was getting more and more courageous, and he actually dared to come to her! It seems like I beat him two days ago because of Yue'er!
"Auntie, I'm here to talk to you about something serious."
Chu Feng said straight to the point, he knew very well that Su Yi, an old maid, liked to be straightforward.
"explain."
Su Yi sat in the main seat, a little cold.
Chu Feng was not angry and directly told him about the relief to Shanglin County.
Su Yi's cold face softened a lot, and she said softly: "Shuang'er, pour tea for your young master."
Chu Feng was not polite. After Shuang'er poured the tea, he picked up a cup and drank it all in one go. Hey, this tea cup seems to be quite fragrant.
"You brat, you're a slave on purpose, right? You can't tell the difference between priorities? What you're holding is a slave's cup!"
Su Yi was a little angry. The cup she had been using for many years was actually stained by this brat!
"Haha, kid didn't pay attention. Let's continue talking about business."
Chu Feng said, putting the cup down casually, and motioned to Shuang'er to add more tea.
However, this time, Su Yi did not have another attack. Instead, she suppressed her anger and said, "When you do good deeds, don't try to do the Hou Mansion's shop. You don't even have much money in your account."
"Auntie, I don't want the shop to take the money. Don't we have a restaurant in our house? I want to use it to hold a fundraiser."
Chu Feng said with a smile.
"Collecting donations? Just letting others get money for free! Do you have that kind of prestige? Who will listen to you? Are you going to treat someone to a drink in a restaurant after they have donated money?"
Su Yi couldn't help but ask questions one after another.
In fact, she also wants to help the people in Shanglin County.
"Haha, aunt, you misunderstood. I'm going to publish a few couplets and hang them in our restaurant. If anyone can match them all at once, we will reward him with a thousand gold cakes, but if he wants to go to the restaurant to fight, he must donate five copper plates. ! Of course, we can also play a couplet game or something. In short, I plan to use these couplets to earn donations from Shanglin County!"
Chu Feng expressed his thoughts directly.
"Huh, you are getting more and more arrogant! Although Daliang was established recently, its literary style is flourishing, especially those big families, and there are many talented people. Do you really think that you can win over the boy surnamed Meng and you can run rampant in Daliang? ? The Nu family dares to say that if you do this, without the help of those great scholars, just their juniors can make you bankrupt."
Su Yi was a little angry and her tone was a little harsh.
However, it made Chu Feng feel warm. It seemed that this old maid still cared about him.
"Haha, aunt, I am not arrogant. Today, there is absolutely no one who can completely interpret the couplet! If you don't believe it, I just make a simple statement. Auntie can't find anyone in our house, can you? come out."
Chu Feng said with a proud smile. You must show it in front of this old maid, otherwise she will always look down on you and beat you whenever you want, which will be very unpleasant!
"Really? Then come up with something. If the slave family doesn't show up tomorrow morning, you can make arrangements for the restaurant!"
Su Yi said seriously.
She didn't believe how powerful Chu Feng was, and until now, she still felt like she was dreaming about Chu Feng's changes! If Tai Chi hadn't been so mysterious, she would never have believed in gods!
"Auntie, this couplet only has five words: ice is better than ice, water is ice. Simple, right? As long as aunt can confront you tomorrow morning, I will never mention the restaurant again."
After Chu Feng finished speaking, he thought to himself: "Back then, Mr. Jin and Mr. Gu, the two great masters of martial arts and literature, didn't compete with each other. How can you do that?"
"Ice is better than ice, water is ice, isn't it just three ices? What's so difficult?"
Su Yi said, as if she was about to have a second line, but unfortunately she hesitated when the words came to her lips, and then shook her head, obviously the second line she had in mind was not good.
Chu Feng smiled and shook his head. The old maid finally fell into the trap. This couplet was enough for her to think about for a whole night. Hehe, it was better to take Shuang'er for a mandarin duck bath.
Thinking of this, Chu Feng smiled and said, "Auntie, think about it slowly. I'm going to have something to eat with Shuang'er. I'm a little hungry when I come back at night."
After saying that, Chu Feng winked at Shuang'er and motioned for her to leave with him.
Shuang'er didn't think much and stood up obediently, preparing to leave with Chu Feng.
