Aunt Wen opened her mouth several times, but because she knew her temper, she kept silent. She knew what she was born with, and she seemed to have a good temper when she didn't come out in the yard on weekdays. But once she decided to do something, no one could Can't stop it.
Seeing her aunt's worried look, Ning Jiayin added: "I'm not just talking nonsense. I have seriously thought about it. I really don't want to get married. When my father and others come back, how can I take my two little maids to travel around the mountains and rivers by myself?" It’s not beautiful.”
The old lady laughed and scolded: "Little girl, what nonsense are you talking about? It's just that you are a little girl who never leaves home. What are you going to do?"
Ning Jiayin thought to herself that I could do a lot, but she just thought about it and didn't dare to say it out loud: "I read a lot of miscellaneous books. Some places have snacks that are not expensive, but have unique flavors. I want to try them."
"It's okay, you have to eat the meal one bite at a time, and the road must be walked step by step, little by little." The old lady was very happy. Her granddaughter was not a rash person. She only needed a few dollars to start a small business and it was not a big deal if she lost money. thing.
"Then grandma agrees." Ning Jiayin smiled playfully: "Then please give me the right to allocate manpower."
"Allocate manpower?" The old lady didn't react for a moment, but it was only for a moment. She immediately understood what her granddaughter meant.
The old lady's previous words suddenly came to mind. She thought about it for a moment and said: "I won't burden you with the burden and restrict you in every way. From now on, I will only deal with household chores, and you will take care of all the affairs in the outer courtyard. I will take care of you later." Call Li Fugen over and explain, and never let anyone make things difficult for you."
After the old lady finished speaking, she signaled to Nanny Liu to get a box, took out a thousand taels of silver notes from it and handed it to her. "Grandma can only give you so much at the moment, you can do it at your own discretion." After hearing what her son said, she became more cautious, but she didn't dare to give it all to her granddaughter, in case there was an emergency.
Ning Jiayin thought for a while, took the banknote, and solemnly said to the old lady: "Grandma, don't worry, my granddaughter will definitely live up to her trust."
There are not many people in this era who have such courage, let alone an old lady. On the other hand, the old lady is bolder than her.
The mouths of the three ladies opened and closed, closed and opened again, but none of them spoke in the end. In the past, they would never agree to let a little concubine crush them, but things are different now, and the days are getting worse and worse. It’s difficult, and the mother’s family’s attitude is unclear. Someone has to take care of the family. But for a thirteen-year-old girl, they still didn't quite believe it.
Ning Jiayin didn't care about these people and Xiao Jiujiu. She found a room on the east side of the widest front yard as her office. After thinking about it, she came to Liu's room.
After entering the house to say hello, and taking Ms. Liu's pulse, she said, "Don't worry, mother. Your current condition is very good. Mother can walk more to facilitate future births."
Seeing Mrs. Liu smiling and nodding, she then said the purpose of her visit: "Don't worry, mother. Mother has seen me in disguise. Others must not be able to tell the difference between male and female."
Mothers have a lot to think about, and this kind of worry is normal. The second sister is about to get married, but the younger sister is exposed to the outside world, which always has consequences.
The aunt's thoughts were caused by this era, and Ning Jiayin doesn't blame her.
Mrs. Liu clapped her hand and said nothing. What can she say? She didn't give birth to her in her belly, but everyone knew what she was thinking.
Mrs. Liu glanced at Mrs. Wang. Mrs. Wang took out a three hundred tael banknote and handed it to Mrs. Liu. Mrs. Liu took it and put it in Ning Jiayin's hand: "I can only give you these. Your sister and uncle sent them Yes, I have to keep it for your second sister."
Ning Jiayin accepted it after a moment's hesitation, and said to Mrs. Liu, "I will let Qingdai put it in the account."
Then Ning Jiayin also took out a stack of paper and handed it to Mrs. Liu: "Second sister's dowry has been confiscated. I have three prescriptions here, so you can take them to second sister." It is better to give to the aunt sooner or later than to give it to the aunt sooner or later. Peace of mind.
When Mrs. Liu unfolded it and took a look, she shed tears instantly. She had used all the things on it, and they were all real good things. With these recipes, her second daughter would not be looked down upon even if the dowry was not generous. .
After Ning Jiayin returned, she made a plan, listing the preparations to be made and the manpower needed.
If we can’t do big business, we should do some small business now.
After teaching her brother the next day, she asked Chun Xing to call the housekeeper.
Chief Butler Li Fugen was so excited that he almost shed tears uncontrollably. Finally something was done! He no longer has to worry every day. When he was young, he followed the old man. Although the old man passed away, he always regarded the Ning family as his home. Not long ago, when he saw that the family was becoming more and more decadent, his eyebrows and beard turned gray with anxiety.
"Miss, Butler Li is here." Chun Xing came to report.
Ning Jiayin hummed, picked up the drawing he had just drawn and handed it to the butler who was pretending to be calm: "Uncle Li, I need these things temporarily. Do you think you can find someone who can make them? The white porcelain bowl needs to be deeper. Yes, this thing will be used in large quantities in the future. Uncle Li can discuss the price with the boss and buy three hundred pieces first."
Butler Li took it over respectfully and looked at it. It was not easy for the Fourth Miss to be chosen by the old lady and take on the important responsibilities of the whole family on her own at this time. The appearance and materials were clear, and besides, the old lady’s previous The illness was not getting better for a long time. It was the medicine prescribed by the lady that made the old woman get out of bed and gradually recovered.
"It's not difficult." He didn't finish his sentence: "I'll find someone to try it, it should work."
Ning Jiayin stopped worrying about this matter. Anyway, these housekeepers Li were better at it than she was.
Then she explained clearly to the old housekeeper the manpower needed and the things to be done one by one. The old housekeeper knew better than her who had what abilities and what tasks. Professional things should be taught to professional people.
The old housekeeper took on so many things at once, and he didn't feel any worry at all. On the contrary, he walked more briskly than before. He knew best who could do what.
Sure enough, the old housekeeper arranged everything the next day, and even listed the names of people after what Ning Jiayin had to do.
"Fourth girl, the harvesters of earth pears and wolf peaches have already gone. Some of the bean paste you want will be delivered today. Cheng Ji said you can use it first. He will go to various stalls to compare which one is cheaper and use it later. House's."
"Okay, Brother Cheng Ji is thoughtful, but Uncle Li, don't be so polite when you talk to me when you get older." Ning Jiayin really couldn't accept having an old man call her "you".
The butler was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and immediately nodded with a smile: "I will listen to you."
Seeing his young lady smiling, the butler became even happier knowing that he had guessed the young lady's thoughts, and spoke in a more relaxed tone: "The man who went to Shu to collect peppers and the third young master went out to study together, his name is Zhang Anyang, he is knowledgeable and good-tempered It’s safe, we’ll set off early tomorrow morning.”
"The stall has also sent people to look for it. I will get back to you in two days. The people who set up the stall have also found it. They are all good at settling accounts."
"We have found all the wives in the kitchen. They are all capable. There are eight of them in total."
Ning Jiayin was very satisfied after hearing the butler's arrangements: "Uncle Li arranged it very well, thank you for your hard work!"
