In the days that followed, Wei Ruo and Wei Jinyi conducted on-site inspections of the cotton fields purchased by Wei Ruo and arranged various planting and management tasks for the cotton fields. During this period, the two went to the fields together several times
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If Wei has a need to go to the fields, the harvest of the crops she plants can increase her experience points, so she will definitely go to the fields herself if she gets a good opportunity.
Wei Jin not only didn't say anything about Wei Ruo's behavior that was unbecoming of an ordinary lady, but also accompanies her to do the hard work.
Wei Jinyi once again put on coarse clothes and picked up a hoe, dressed like a farmer. However, his skin color and appearance were still very different from those of a farmer. At first glance, he didn't work in the fields often, only the palms of his hands. Calluses are something like that.
After Wei Ruo finished working for a while, he turned around and saw Wei Jinyi's cheeks were stained with mud, looking a little funny, and couldn't help laughing.
Wei Jin also saw her smiling at him, and knew that it was probably because of his strange appearance, but he didn't care if his image was damaged.
"Second brother, why didn't I realize before that you have the potential to be a coolie? You can wield this hoe better than Zhao Ergou." Wei Ruo commented.
"Who is Zhao Ergou?" Wei Jin also asked.
"A young man from Mojiazha used to fight with Brother Xiao Yong a lot. Every time he was beaten until his nose was bruised and his face was swollen." "
Why did they fight?"
"At first it was because Zhao Ergou and the fat boy from the village were together. He said something bad about me, and Brother Xiao Yong defended me. Later, Zhao Ergou was not convinced and challenged Brother Xiao Yong to a fight every time." "
Sounds interesting."
"Yes, and Meimei, she and Brother Xiaoyong quarrels as soon as they meet, they are a pair of live treasures."
Speaking of this, Wei Ruo suddenly put down the hoe in his hand and remembered something.
"Second brother, I feel it's time for me to announce my marriage to Meimei."
"Who do you want to tell her to?"
"Of course it's Brother Xiaoyong. I know Brother Xiaoyong likes her, but Meimei doesn't seem to know." Wei Ruodao.
Some things are obvious to bystanders. Wei Ruo has been watching Xiumei and Xu Zhengyong bickering and can see some clues.
After a pause, Wei Ruo added: "But this also depends on Meimei's own thoughts. If she doesn't want to, forget it. Women don't have to get married. As long as they live happily, it's the same if they don't get married. I can live happily. It's also because this person is Brother Xiaoyong, so I think I can give it a try, and I won't arrange for other people."
Wei Ruo was also afraid that if Xiumei was also interested in Xu Zhengyong, she just Because Xiumei wanted to take care of her and accompany her, the marriage between the two was delayed.
"So at that time you would rather go out and find a dying man to marry than marry Xu Zhengyong?" Wei Jin also asked.
Wei Jin also knew a long time ago that if Wei Ruo just wanted to escape from the Wei family, marrying Xu Zhengyong would be a good choice, especially since Xu Zhengyong already had an official position at that time.
"That's natural. I can't hinder Brother Xiaoyong from getting a wife in the future. Even if he doesn't have feelings for Meimei, it won't work." Wei Ruo admitted.
She is pretending to be married. If she takes the position of brother Xiao Yong's wife, it will cause brother Xiao Yong to be unable to marry and have children normally.
Then Wei Ruo also said to Wei Jin: "I'm not holding you back now, it's your choice!" "
Yeah."
"But if you really want to have heirs, you can. I'll help you find a beauty. It's just that I have to make this beauty a concubine or concubine." Wei Ruo added. Wei Ruo had this idea because there was always Eunuch Gao around him recently, who was staring at him and hoping that he would give the "seriously ill" Prince Rui a wife.
"Don't talk nonsense." Wei Jinyi's expression became serious.
"How can this be nonsense? I know many men have such thoughts. That's not bad. After all, you are the only bloodline of your grandfather's family left in the world."
Wei Ruo himself had no idea about heirs, but he also knew that the heir family was still very important in the minds of men in this world.
Even the second brother may not be exempt from vulgarity.
And they didn't know how long they would have to play this fake couple. If he really needed it, she, as the nominal wife, should help him make arrangements.
"It's getting late, it's time to go back." Wei Jinyi suddenly changed the topic.
Wei Ruo smiled and realized that her second brother was a little shy on this topic, so she did not continue.
Hey, the second brother is also so ignorant.
I heard that when the prince in the palace was fifteen or sixteen years old, there were palace staff who specifically taught him this aspect.
The male protagonist Chu Lan in the original work is an exception. Although there are many women in his backyard, he has never actually had a relationship with any of them. After Wei Qingwan entered his backyard, he doted on her alone.
The reason is that when Chu Lan was thirteen years old, he was drugged and climbed into bed by a palace maid who was trying to leap over the dragon gate. She also had an accident and injured him, which almost made him inhumane in the future, so he treated the woman and the bed. Things are full of vigilance.
I don't know why her second brother is like this. I will find an opportunity to ask Lin Fang and the others some other time.
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In addition to matters related to the cotton field, Wei Ruo and Wei Jin also went to a nearby coal mine together.
The current government allowed private mining, but a higher mining tax was charged, which was 30%, or one-tenth.
However, even if the imperial court allows it, it is still difficult for ordinary people to obtain the right to open mines and kilns. It is not just that anyone can open it if they want. They need approval from the government and have good relationships with everyone.
Fortunately, Wei Ruo's identity is no longer an ordinary person, and the identities of Prince Rui and Princess Rui become very useful at this time.
So with the help of Wei Jinyi, Wei Ruo reached an agreement with the local government and purchased a nearby coal mine without too much trouble.
This made Wei Ruo very happy, and once again felt the benefits of Princess Rui's identity.
Coal has a wide range of uses. In addition to heating, it also plays an extremely important role in smelting.
And because of the coming cold winter, coal will become very scarce. Although coal is not as good as wood-fired charcoal for heating even after refining, it is still better than freezing.
On the way back, seeing Wei Ruo looking very happy because Prince Rui's Mansion had taken over the coal mine, Wei Jinyi couldn't help but feel lightened.
If he really could be a laid-back prince, it would be a good choice to let her live the life she wanted without any worries.
And he was willing to stay by her side in such an awkward position until one day she had a better choice.
"Second brother, thank you." Wei Ruo suddenly turned around and said to Wei Jinyi, who was looking at him in a daze.