coobybook Chapter 294 Distinguished guests arrive
Chapter 294 Distinguished guests arrive
Xiuying thought for a moment, then called Yang's mother over and said gently, "Mom, I have an important matter to trouble you with. Please lead the fourth and fifth sons to the village to recruit people."
She paused, then continued, "As for wages, I'll give you twenty coins a month, with a two-hour break at noon. You're experienced, and I'm relieved to have you helping me."
"We have to hurry up and do this. We can't delay the production of dried fruits." Xiuying's eyes revealed a hint of anxiety. She turned to look at the fourth and fifth children, Lamei and Yingchun, and urged them, "You two must listen carefully to your grandmother and complete the recruitment process."
Xiuying solemnly instructed the fourth sister, Lamei, and the fifth sister, Yingchun, "You two sisters must remember this: once you have recruited someone, go pick the passion fruit tomorrow morning."
She frowned slightly and continued, "The passion fruit needs to be picked quickly once it's ripe. Even a day late could affect its quality. You must not be careless and select carefully. Don't miss out on any of the ripe, good-looking ones."
"Remember, this is a critical step in our dried fruit business, and there can't be any mistakes." Xiuying stared at the fourth and fifth sisters, as if she wanted to make sure that they took her words to heart.
Xiuying was giving her daughters careful and earnest instructions when she suddenly heard the sound of a gong.
"People from other villages are coming." someone shouted.
The children in the yard ran out first, like a flock of happy birds. Xiuying and her daughters followed them out of the yard.
Everyone stood on the hillside, gazing into the distance. They saw a carriage approaching slowly, its outline gradually becoming clear in the flying dust.
Awang was quick-eyed and jumped up with joy, shouting, "It's my uncle's carriage, it's my uncle's carriage!" Awang shouted and waved his hands excitedly.
Wu Baixi's carriage slowly stopped outside Xiuying's yard. The horse pulling the carriage snorted and pawed the ground lightly with its hooves.
Wu Baixi nimbly stepped down from the carriage in a white robe. He had an upright posture and his robe fluttered slightly in the wind, making him look even more elegant and handsome.
As soon as Awang saw Wu Baixi, he ran over like an arrow, shouting happily as he ran, "Uncle, I missed you so much!"
Awang's face was filled with a bright smile, and his eyes were full of joy and excitement at seeing his relatives.
When he ran to Wu Baixi, Awang threw himself into his arms, hugged his waist tightly, and kept muttering: "Uncle, you are finally here. I have been looking forward to your coming every day."
Wu Baixi stroked Awang's head with a smile and said gently, "Awang, dear, I haven't come to see you or been with you during this period. It's my fault."
Wu Baixi's eyes were full of guilt and pity, and her fingers gently combed Awang's hair, which was the only blood left by her sister.
He sighed slightly and continued, "Uncle has a lot of things to do outside, but he is always thinking about Awang." Wu Baixi's voice was soft, as if he was afraid to disturb the joy of reunion.
"Awang won't be angry with his uncle, right?" Wu Baixi looked down at Awang, with a hint of caution and expectation in his eyes.
Awang smiled innocently, his eyes sparkling, and said, "No, my uncle is a caring official, and he cares about the people of the world. I know that my uncle is busy with important matters, so that everyone can live a good life."
He held Wu Baixi's arm tightly with both hands and continued, "Awang understands your uncle's hard work and is proud of him. People in the village always say you are a good official!"
"So uncle, don't worry that Awang will be angry. Awang will wait for you obediently and support everything you do." Awang raised his head and looked at Wu Baixi seriously. His look made people feel pity for him.
Xiuying saw the two people standing outside and quickly said, "Brother Wu, come in and sit inside."
Xiuying had a warm smile on her face and extended her hand as she spoke.
"You must be tired after traveling all the way. Come in and rest your feet and have some tea. Don't stand here. It's spacious inside and you can talk more comfortably." Xiuying smiled and spoke in a friendly and natural tone.
Wu Baixi smiled and nodded, then walked into the main hall with steady steps and sat down calmly. His posture was upright, and his every move revealed a refined temperament.
The servants poured tea swiftly, and the steaming tea aroma instantly filled the room.
Wu Baixi took a sip of tea, put down the teacup, and then told Xiuying: "Sister Xiuying, this time I was ordered to repair the wall of Pingyang County. I passed by here and thought of coming to see Awang." Wu Baixi looked a little tired, but his eyes were still gentle.
"It was a busy trip, but luckily it went smoothly." He sighed slightly and continued, "I was thinking of Awang and was always worried about him, so I took the time to come here."
"I also came to catch up with you and my fellow villagers." A friendly smile appeared on Wu Baixi's face.
When Xiuying heard the name Pingyang County, she paused and asked nervously, "Is Pingyang County adjacent to Shang State?" Xiuying frowned slightly, her eyes full of worry.
Wu Baixi nodded solemnly and said, "Yes, the situation is quite complicated now. It seems that Shang State and we have stopped fighting, but from time to time there are Shang soldiers wearing civilian clothes and causing trouble in Pingyang County." Wu Baixi's tone was heavy and he clenched his fists unconsciously.
He sighed softly and continued, "The walls of Pingyang County have been in disrepair for a long time, and their ability to defend against foreign enemies is weak. The court attaches great importance to this matter, and this matter has fallen to me."
"I have a heavy responsibility this time. I must repair this wall firmly to ensure the safety of the people here." Wu Baixi looked into the distance with a firm gaze.
When Pingyang County was mentioned, Xiuying frowned and asked anxiously, "Is the Wu army still stationed there?"
Wu Boxi shook his head slightly and told Xiuying solemnly: "Sister Xiuying, most of the Wu family army have evacuated now." Wu Boxi's eyes revealed a hint of helplessness and worry.
He paused, then continued, "However, fortunately, General Zhenwei and General Zhongyong are still there with their troops. Although their strength is not as great as before, they can still play a certain defensive role."
"However, facing the current complicated situation, that team is also under great pressure." Wu Baixi sighed softly, his brows furrowed, his face full of worry about the situation.
Xiuying pressed on, "Is General Zhenwei Wu Yong? He looks like a mountain, majestic and imposing. And General Zhongyong is Hua Qingcheng? He's incredibly beautiful, like an immortal descended from the heavens."