Chapter 569: This Older Sister is Going to Eat People!

.The Li family also wrapped the prepared baskets and sacks of grain with large pieces of oilcloth.The rest of the miscellaneous things, most of them were put on the tricycle, pushed by Lao Si and Jia...She thought for a moment and said, "Mom, when Second Uncle goes back, have someone follow him and get the jewelry back.

"Just say that the jewelry was bestowed by the Empress of the palace, given to the wives of heroes who went north. It cannot be given to outsiders, otherwise it would be disrespectful."

This serves as a reminder to Li Laotai and Huiniang. Huiniang immediately said, "Right, and those fabrics too, get them all back and make clothes for Xiaocui!"

"When I saw her package just now, she only brought one change of clothes, patched up with piece after piece. The Wei family is truly too cruel, heartless!"

Old Lady Li frowned, a bit troubled about who to send. Just then, He Mammy came out from the back garden and listened to a few words. At this moment, she stepped forward and volunteered, “Old Madam, Miss, let this old servant go. This old servant is not good at anything else, but scaring people, I'm quite skilled!”

"Oh, you're right!" Jia Yin exclaimed excitedly, jumping up and hugging He Mamá's arm, "Grandma, you came out of the palace, put on an air of superiority, you can definitely scare that old witch from the Wei family to death!"

"Don't talk nonsense!" Old Lady Li glared at her granddaughter and slapped her hand.

Lastly, she added: “As for this matter, it's appropriate for He Mam to step in. But we need to wait a bit, I'll have Lao Si inquire with Er Niu.”

"If Er Niu doesn't want to, we were just trying to help, but now it looks like we're bullying her parents."

Everyone nodded in agreement. Hui Niang carried her chubby son on her back and her chubby daughter in her arms, wanting to go home.

Li Lao Tai went to the kitchen to get her some steamed buns, asking her to take them back to give Xiao Cui something to eat.

When everyone wasn't paying attention, Jia Yin secretly teased the two chubby children. She stealthily nibbled on their tender, lotus-like legs several times.

Two chubby children were terrified, not understanding why this older sister was eating their legs.

They kicked their little legs frantically, trying to escape the monster's jaws.

Hui-niang felt something was wrong. She looked down and saw Jia-yin nibbling on her son, then on her daughter.

She was amused and exasperated, saying, "You little rascal! You used to gnaw on your younger siblings' toes as a child, now you're gnawing on their legs. You've really learned something new!"

Jia Yin grinned, showing her gap teeth and laughing nonstop. She sheepishly tugged at the plump girl's skirt to cover her face.

Hui Niang patted her and asked, "Have you finished sewing the handkerchief I gave you the other day Show it to me tonight!"

Jia Yin's face immediately fell. Recently, she had been dragged around by Zhang Shini for various quick-fix methods. She didn't have time to mend clothes…

Old Li carried out the steamed buns and, seeing her granddaughter's pained expression, asked what was wrong. After hearing the explanation, she couldn't help but laugh.

Hui Niang took her daughter and son, carrying steamed buns, as she walked away.

Jia Yin spent the whole afternoon struggling with Tong Pa Zi. Even though she was careful, her fingertips still had a few needle pricks...

As dusk approached, the lord returned to the city. As soon as he entered the courtyard, he saw Wei Erniu and several others smiling and surrounding him.

He guessed they had something to attend to, so he waved his hand and went to wash up and change clothes first before calling them forward to speak...

Next door, Tao Hongying went to Xian Kelei today to make private dishes, taking Wenjuan along for a relaxing outing.

When they returned, they simply picked up a few dishes from the restaurant, cooked some porridge at home, paired it with some small pickled vegetables, and steamed some buns. Dinner was ready.

Li Lao Er happened to be back today as well, sitting under the eaves and talking with Li Lao Si.

But no matter how long they waited, Lord Hou didn't come. Li Lao Si was about to go next door to ask someone for help.

At this time, the Lord finally arrived.

The whole family gathered together, regardless of male or female, and had a lively meal.

After a good meal, the Marquis turned to Li Lao Tai, Li Lao Er and Li Lao Si to discuss the real matter at hand.

"Auntie, they're building Er Cun at the Paifang intersection. Could you allocate a few more plots Niuniu and his wife want to settle here in the future, and several other guards also plan to make their homes here.

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Firstly, they are my most trusted guards. Every time I return, they accompany me here. It's more convenient to be together with my family here than going back home.

Secondly, our village now has many elderly and children, but too few young and middle-aged people. However, the mountains, orchards, and melon fields are all treasure troves, and we need to be constantly on guard against others trying to steal from us. Having more manpower would be beneficial.

"I want to select a hundred or so disabled soldiers from this campaign and settle them in Ercun. They all have pensions, and I'll supplement them with some more money to build barracks for them."

If there are jobs in the village, they will work; if there are no jobs, they will patrol. When the village is not busy, we can find them other ways to make a living.

Li Laoer was so excited he nodded repeatedly, "This is great! There are too few able-bodied men in the village! Lao San brought a few families to Luo'an, and now there aren't enough people to do the work here.

“I want to send some young men to the relief agency, and my big brother also wants to send some people to Quanzhou. I haven't dared to say anything… I'm afraid that if too many people are sent out, there will be no one to look after the elderly and children in the village. Now that we have over a hundred people, we don't have to worry about that.”

"Indeed," Li Lao Tai also agreed, "The village boys are growing bigger and bigger, but they dare not go out to see the world. Now it's better…"

After saying this, she called Zheng Feng to invite the village head and Liu Biaotou.

Now Li La Er doesn't often stay in the village, and all the affairs within and outside the village are managed by the village head and Liu Biao Tou.

Hearing suddenly that the Marquis was going to add manpower to them, the two were overjoyed.

The village chief waved his pipe, and with a booming laugh said, “Hahaha, Lao Wei and the others are saved! Old Zhao and them went to Baihua Garden, leaving Lao Wei without even a replacement patrolman.”

"It's only been a few days, and his eyes are already bloodshot like they've been smeared with ink! From now on, he will have people listening to him, following his orders!"

Liu Biatou was also excited, "Seeing that the fruits on the mountain are about to be harvested, and we still need to build Ercun Village and go up the mountain to chop wood, there are too many things to do."

"With so few men and the boys all daydreaming about joining the fleet heading to Quanzhou, I'm at my wit's end! The Lord Marquis has truly saved me. The more manpower, the better!"

The lord nodded and smiled, "For now, arrange for one hundred people and Wei Ern Niu and his dozen or so men to live in Ercun. Let's see how they behave. If any of them are troublemakers, feel free to get rid of them. Don't worry about me here."

"Opportunities were given to them, and a way out was arranged. If they don't cherish it, they can't blame others."

"Understood, Your Lordship, please rest assured. We know what to do. If anyone in the village truly acts against our interests, we won't hesitate to take action. After all, there are young and old here, and we can't let one bad apple spoil the whole bunch." The Village Head replied with conviction.

Though I had purchased a considerable amount of stone and wood previously, it seems we are still far short.

The Lord immediately took out 500 taels of silver notes and gave them to Liu the Head鏢, first paying for the accommodation costs for the wounded soldiers.

One hundred wounded soldiers would require at least ten rows of housing.

A row house with three rooms, divided into east and west rooms. A room with a large kang for five people is quite spacious.

Jia Yin listened to the lively scene on one side, always feeling that it resembled the appearance of a former farm courtyard inn.

While Wei Erniu had already started a family, and several of his guards also had families, they couldn't live in barracks. They needed to build courtyards.

But how to build it, they have to discuss it with Liu Biǎotóu themselves.

Everyone said pretty much the same thing, and then they went their separate ways to rest.

Of course, Jiayin cannot rest. She still goes into the space and turns on her scholar mode...

The next day, Liu Biaotou took Wei Erniu and others to the archway area to check out the location. The villagers then learned that they were coming to settle down there.

Even more, over a hundred disabled soldiers are coming to settle down soon, and everyone knows about it.

The village immediately buzzed with activity, everyone discussing the matter...s eyes are bloodshot from exhaustion, but the results speak for themselves.That iron rolling pin and various hoes' heads, all put together, truly forged thirty-five cavalry swords, plus a dozen or so...