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The two siblings were chatting about interesting things about the New Year in front of the fire. Zhongyang didn't tell the difference for Jiang, and Dong Su didn't say that he didn't care. They all tacitly agreed not to say a word about their parents.

Suddenly, Zhongyang asked sincerely:

"Sister, when I pass the examination as a scholar, can I go to Youzhou to study?"

Shen Dongsu smiled and said: "Youzhou doesn't even have a decent college. You'd better pass the Jinshi examination and go directly to Youzhou to become an official!"

She didn't mention that there were wars there every day, people were fleeing south, or there were intrusions from northern Xinjiang, so as not to worry her family after she left.

Zhongyang patted his chest proudly: "I will definitely win the Jinshi!"

Shen Dongsu wanted to reach out and pinch his face, but suddenly realized that the little boy was a big boy. It was inappropriate to pinch his face, so he patted his shoulder instead:

"Sister, please wait. My Zhongyang has passed the Jinshi examination, and my sister will also be honored."

Zhongyang asked again if it was convenient to communicate in Youzhou? How often should he write letters?

If there is something missing over there, just write and say that he is at home and is ready to have someone deliver it.

The little boy grew up overnight. The skinny little brother who was beaten by Qingniu the year before was comforting her like a little adult this year.

I wonder how tall President Zhongyang will be next time we meet? Definitely much taller than her.

When it comes to leaving home, the first person Dong Su is reluctant to leave is Grandpa Shen, and the second one is Zhong Yang.

In the next few days, she was busy preparing medicines for her family. Guangzhou had a complete range of herbal medicines, and she made Pipa ointment and Sydney ointment for Grandpa Shen to moisten the lungs and relieve cough.

There are also medicines for acne and oxytetracycline, which are all given. There is also a tranquilizing medicine for Mo Xiujin.

When she discovered that Grandpa Shen's shoes were very worn, the back heel was almost new and the middle sole was worn off.

Looking at my grandpa's walking posture, I discovered that he was always stepping on his feet unconsciously and very fast.

She realized belatedly that Grandpa Shen had corns on his feet. He walked a lot all year round, especially between Macheng and Gwangju when he was young.

The old man is afraid that his relatives will find him smelly, so he probably won't even tell Mr. Zhu about his foot problem.

Dong Su boiled a pot of medicinal ingredients for foot soaking and forced Grandpa Shen to soak his feet. He was unwilling to take off his shoes in front of Dong Su.

Zhongyang and Xiaohu were still considerate. They washed Grandpa Shen's feet, wiped them clean, and cut his toenails.

Grandpa Shen was now willing to let Dong Su take a look at his feet. Just one look made Dong Su's eyes turn red.

They were a pair of weather-beaten feet, as if they had been eroded by wind and snow thousands of times. The cuticles at the bottom were all wooded and there was no pain at all.

The bruised veins on the feet were exposed, and the skin looked like old tree bark.

There were several deep and thick corns on the back soles of both feet, which were driven into the feet like nails and could not be dug out even with a knife.

Shen Dongsu dug carefully for more than half an hour before digging out a little bit, which was of no use at all. But if it was dug out by force, I might not be able to walk for a month or two.

Grandpa Shen insisted that the corns had no impact at all. He was used to walking on his feet, but it was a bit expensive to wear shoes.

In the past, I wore straw sandals that I knitted myself, so there was no harm in spending money on them. Now that he was wearing good shoes given by Dong Su, he felt a little distressed.

What can Shen Dongsu do? With Grandpa Shen's personality, it was impossible for him to lie down without walking for one or two months, and she couldn't force him to treat him.

The only thing he could do was to boil some ointment for Grandpa and ask Xiaoman to apply it on Grandpa's feet every night.

The next thing is to prepare some medicinal ingredients for foot soaking, and let Father Shen make a foot soaking bucket, so that Grandpa can soak his feet every night.

Another thing is to order shoes from the embroiderer in the palace, measure my grandfather’s feet and make a few new pairs of shoes every month. If they are worn out, make new ones. Make sure he wears soft and comfortable shoes.

Filial piety is not only the glamorous part on the surface, but also needs to know the real needs of the elderly.

Fortunately, Xiaoman is here. The little girl is considerate and attentive. Grandpa is not used to maids, so don't expect Mr. Jiang to be very attentive to him.

The last good news before leaving home is that he received a letter from Jia Shiba. He is planning to return to Gwangju. Unfortunately, sister Ah Yuan will not come back for the time being.

It was Sister Ayuan who didn't want to come back. She went to see a famous medical doctor there. Jia Shiba thought that Sister Ayuan was studying medicine to help Dong Sucai.

But Dongsu knew very well that Sister Ayuan wanted to study medicine because of Brother Xiaopan.

She definitely wanted to take care of Brother Xiaopan for the rest of her life, but judging from Brother Xiaopan's intentions, he wanted to alienate Sister Ayuan.

He even directly told his second aunt that he would arrange a marriage for Sister Ayuan when she returns home. Once he went to the border, he didn't know when he would be able to come back.

The second aunt didn't answer. She was satisfied that Sister Ayuan could come back alive. She would not force Sister Ayuan's marriage.

She wanted to take a good bath before leaving. Because it was very inconvenient to take a bath on the road, she chose to take a bath in a hot spring.

This time, Xiaoman's little wish was fulfilled and both Damai and Dalian were invited. None of the three aunts and Jiang were willing to come.

I feel that I am an expert, but I went to take a bath in the Wangfu Courtyard. How unpleasant it would be if word spread!

Shen Dongsu was speechless again. No matter how much she said, it was very popular for ladies in Chang'an to soak in hot springs outside, but they still didn't want to.

Only allowing a few girls to play for one day, Dong Su arranged this small party for only girls on the seventh day of the lunar month.

We soaked in hot springs, tasted flowers, and tasted delicious food in the other courtyard. We originally planned to carry a basket of flowers home before leaving, but everyone chose to carry a basket of fresh vegetables home.

Under the guidance of their maid, Dalian and Xiaoman had a great time in the hot spring courtyard, while Dong Su and Damai read Jia Shiba's letter together.

She is no longer shy about talking to Damai about her marriage, and she really needs to be alone to discuss her marriage.

Dong Su reassured her that Jia would be responsible for the affairs of the fiefdom from the 18th onwards, and the prince would not transfer him to Youzhou or Chang'an.

The trip to Dianzhou was also an accident and will never happen again.

The most she can do is go to Yizhou, so Sister Damai doesn’t have to worry about leaving her hometown after getting married.

This news made Damai feel at ease, because she saw Jia Si and Yue Jian and they followed Dong Su everywhere. It was normal for her to not see each other for one or two years, and she was afraid that Jia Shiba would do the same in the future.

Dong Su said seriously: "After marriage, you have to make clear arrangements with your aunt about the restaurant. Although your aunt loves you, this is the family's business."

"If Brother Big Fish marries a wife in the future, it will involve interests, and the married daughter will always be in trouble."

Damai smiled and said, "I've thought about this a long time ago. I don't want this restaurant. I've also trained the workers and stewards. It won't be a problem for my mother to look after the store."

"After I get married, I will open a noodle shop myself, and the same goes for Da Lian. When she grows up, I will help her open a shop."

Sister Damai has a long-term plan for the future. She has saved her own private money to buy some fields and build greenhouses like the prince's to grow vegetables.

A restaurant dedicated to her and her aunt. Before Brother Dayu got married, she would work hard to make the Yu family and her own family live a prosperous life.

She also planned for Dalian. She originally wanted to send Dalian to learn embroidery, but Dalian didn't like it and instead liked making snacks.

Damai begged Butler Liu to let Dalian learn how to make dim sum from a master from the palace. The little girl was diligent and sweet-tongued.

Butler Liu naturally did not refuse. Da Lian was now able to make a lot of snacks. The evidence was that the little girl had gained weight and had a round face.

Xiao Man also secretly told Dong Su that Da Lian had just started to learn how to make snacks, and when she failed, the master asked her to take them to the family to eat. During that time, the little guys had good snacks to eat every day.

Dalian will study for a few more years. With her skills, it will not be a problem to open a shop in a small place like Gwangju.

Shen Dongsu is very supportive of girls among relatives who are studious and self-reliant.

They did not become vassal dodder flowers because their family circumstances improved, waiting to marry a good man.

Rather, they are willing to learn a skill and have the ability to settle down and make a living.

Shen Dongsu didn't dare to say that it was due to her influence, but at least she had some credit.

At least she provided a stage for Damai, Dalian and even Sister Ayuan to learn!

If she hadn't come, what would have happened to Ayuan? She might have been bullied in the Lu family's ancestral hall for the rest of her life, until she reached a dead end in despair.

Where's Sister Damai? She should have been married a long time ago. She is one year older than him. Girls in farm families are losers. As soon as they have hair extensions, they quickly find a matchmaker to arrange a marriage, and they get married with a small betrothal gift.

Where is Dalian? Wearing old clothes and open-toed shoes in winter like this, she is like a weed, slowly growing up, and then repeating the life of all rural women.

And Xiaoman, she should still be hiding or running away like when she first came here, like a thin stray kitten, struggling to survive...

Looking at Sister Damai talking freely and listening to her plans for the future, Dong Su smiled softly.

If I can make people around me a little happier because of my arrival, that would be great!

Before leaving, Butler Liu specially took Princess Ling to see a small workshop in the manor, which turned out to be a large oven for drying vegetables and dried meat.

Dong Su looked at the finished product and suddenly realized, isn't this just dehydrated vegetables?

Butler Liu smiled and said, "The princess taught Chef Jia this method of processing vegetables in order to prepare the ingredients for the trip to Chang'an. Does the princess still remember?"

Shen Dongsu recalled: "Yes! But because the time was too short, Chef Jia didn't make Angelica!"

It was also because of the problem with the oven that it was either burnt or damp and rotted quickly. At that time, Dong Su’s main focus was on making medicine and he didn’t put his mind on it.

She only gave Chef Jia a rough idea and asked him to test it out, but when he failed to test it out, she didn't ask anything.

Butler Liu hurriedly said: "Chef Jia feels that he has failed the princess's trust. After several tests, it can be considered a success."

"Vegetables from this manor can naturally be sold at a good price in autumn and winter, but in spring and summer, vegetables are plentiful and cheap."

"I thought it would be better to make these dried vegetables while there is plenty of vegetables, and send them to Youzhou in autumn and winter for the princes and princesses to enjoy."

"Since the princess is here today, why don't you give me some guidance and see where there is still room for improvement?"

Shen Dongsu was greatly surprised. He didn't expect that Chef Jia and Butler Liu would take her casual words to heart.

She saw that the dehydrated vegetables were not chopped or mixed. They were packaged in the same vegetable field. They were brought to Youzhou for her this time.

Then he followed the instructions of later generations: "You can chop several vegetables and add some salt. When making soup, just grab a handful of boiling water and boil it to make a pot of vegetable soup."

Gwangju is in the Central Plains, and even ordinary people can dig green vegetables in the wild after National Day.

In the Youzhou area where winter lasts for five months a year, and the snow only melts for eight months in one year, it is very common to go without green vegetables for several months.

It often happens that vegetables are more expensive than meat there. At present, Butler Liu only thinks of preparing food for King Ling. This can definitely be turned into a business.

In spring and summer, you can collect cheap vegetables, radishes, etc. from the market, make dehydrated vegetables and sell them to the north. Then you can buy dried meat from the north and sell them to the south. You will definitely make a profit.

Although the business of food, clothing, housing and transportation is low-profit, it is the easiest to sell more!

She found that the stewards in Prince Ling's Mansion, such as Butler Liu and Chef Jia, were thorough and tactful in their work.

Maybe it’s because I always deal with powerful people and I don’t pay attention to the business at the bottom and don’t even think about it.

Of course, this has a lot to do with the fact that this dynasty does not value business. If Mr. Jiang came, he would immediately think of how to turn dried vegetables into a business.

What Butler Liu thought of was to give the prince some green vegetables to eat.

Shen Dongsu asked him to just harvest vegetables and make dried vegetables in spring and summer. When she went to Youzhou, the dried vegetable business started.

No matter how small a mosquito is, it is still meat. Only those who have been poor understand that it is about making money, no matter how little they make.

And this can also boost the local economy. If vegetables can be sold at a higher price, there will definitely be more people willing to open up wasteland to grow vegetables.

Butler Liu took her to see the supplies she would take away tomorrow. Shen Dongsu was dumbfounded when she saw this. She felt that Grandpa Shen had prepared enough for her.

Unexpectedly, Butler Liu was even more exaggerated! Twenty carriages have been prepared for food and supplies!

It's not a carriage carrying people, it's a carriage carrying goods, and it's packed tightly. Show her the list, which is folded like the emperor's memorial and stretched to a length of two meters.

This is longer than her dowry list and betrothal gift list combined!

What they knew was that Princess Ling went to the border to find the prince, but what they didn’t know thought that she had some space and wanted to stock up on supplies and move them into the space, and then go to open up wasteland!

I don’t have a golden finger! Give me so many supplies and travel thousands of miles, how can I carry them?

She asked Butler Liu: "In your eyes, what kind of place is Youzhou?"

Butler Liu was stunned and immediately understood what the princess meant, and asked with a smile: "In the princess's opinion, what kind of place is Youzhou?"

Shen Dongsu laughed: "There will never be any shortage of food! Just bring some local specialties for the prince and his guards to try. There is no need to prepare so many things!"

Butler Liu sighed softly: "Princess, you know that before the prince arrived in Youzhou, the soldiers had been eating vinegar belts and salt mud for half a year."

"When the prince wakes up early to rinse his mouth, he is reluctant to use green salt."

"The injured soldiers drank lipstick and sugar water to replenish their health. There was no brown sugar available in the city..."

"Princess, don't think too many things will hinder your journey. The Forbidden Army will escort you first. These things will be escorted by the palace guards to Youzhou slowly."

Shen Dongsu was silent. The environment in Youzhou was so bad!

She wasn't stupid enough to ask, didn't the court know? The nobles of Chang'an lived so extravagantly, why didn't they care about the lives of the people at the border?

This is stupid talk and nonsense, the wine and meat of the wealthy family are stinky, and the bones are frozen to death on the road. It has been the same throughout the ages.

What makes Daxia better than the previous dynasty is that the emperor is determined to eliminate the gentry clan and is willing to send a prince to the border.

But she had a new doubt: "So, why didn't you send supplies to the prince before?"