It was impossible for Mingxiu not to hear about such a big event as the emperor's death.

After the late emperor's funeral, she had been waiting for Xie Zhan's arrival.

One day, two days...

Half a month later, Mingxiu gave up completely.

Yes, where is a man who doesn't love power? She is not a peerless beauty either.

Mingxiu completely withdrew her thoughts from Xie Zhan and lived her own life honestly.

After the death of the previous emperor, there will be a period of tax exemption after the new emperor succeeds to the throne.

Although only half of the commercial tax will be exempted, for Mingxiu, this is the only benefit.

"Is the store almost decorated? Dad, Mom, let's find an auspicious day and open it."

"good."

After Ming's father and Ming's mother learned about Xie Zhan's identity, although they were happy to see the matter between him and Mingxiu come to fruition, they were still a little worried in their hearts.

His status is so noble, standing on the top of the desert, and the Ming family is just an ordinary farmer. Can Mingxiu really match Xie Zhan?

Now that Xie Zhan has become a veritable regent, and may even become the next emperor, they have completely given up on their original intentions.

There was no way Mingxiu would enter the palace, and they were reluctant to part with her.

It is said that the palace is very cruel. Even ordinary palace maids without family background will be bullied, let alone the emperor's woman?

The most important thing is that they don't think their daughter will become a queen, but they are reluctant to let Mingxiu be their concubine.

In this case, forget it.

Rather than being frightened, it is more reassuring to come to a conclusion.

I'm just worried that Mingxiu will be sad.

But Mingxiu behaved more normally than them. Even though Ming's father and mother could not rest assured, they had no way to ask directly.

"……good."

Everything is ready, only the auspicious day of the zodiac is coming.

"Um...is the sister of the Ming family here?"

Ming's father looked over and saw that the boy from next door was here.

"Yes." Ming's father took him into the house, "I'll call her right away."

"No, no, no, my mother made some braised pork. Why don't you send some to Sister Ming? You can just hand it over to me."

Mingxiu came out of the house at this time and happened to meet him.

Their eyes met, and he didn't even dare to look at Mingxiu. He stuffed the things into Ming's father's hands and ran away with a blushing face.

That was the only son of the family closest to their home, named Peng Hao.

Although he grew up in the hands of his elders, he was not naughty. After the Ming family moved here, he followed his mother to visit once, and no matter what delicious food was cooked at home, he never forgot to bring it to Mingxiu.

One serving.

It's not good to always take food from others. Occasionally, Ming's mother would return the gift, which made Peng Hao even more attentive.

"They gave it to you, try it."

"Aunt Peng's cooking skills seem to be very good." Mingxiu took a bite and couldn't help but nod.

The braised pork is fragrant and delicious, indeed.

"Since you like it, just ask your mother to buy some and come back later." Ming's father tasted it and thought it was good. At the same time, he felt a pity secretly in his heart. It would be nice if he had some good wine at this time.

It's a pity that the family is full of women, and Ming's mother and Mingxiu don't drink, so naturally they don't allow him to drink.

"This is enough to last for a while. We can buy it when we want to eat again in the future." Mingxiu shrugged and walked to the kitchen carrying the things.

Not long after, he came out again carrying a basket.

"What are you going to do?"

"When someone gives us braised pork as a gift, it's always hard not to return the gift." Mingxiu was carrying a few goose eggs, which they found someone selling when they went to the city a few days ago.

She herself had no interest in goose eggs, but she bought them only because her mother liked them.

Ming's mother nodded, "That's great. Didn't my ex-son also make some snacks? Let's take them with us too."

"...My father has eaten it long ago." How can it be left to this day?

Mingxiu actually couldn't understand why Ming's father liked sweet and greasy snacks.

Even if she eats too much of that thing, she will feel tired.

After she finished speaking, she left, leaving a chaotic scene behind her.

"Girl Ming is here." When Aunt Peng saw Mingxiu, she immediately laughed and pulled her into the house, "Why did you suddenly think of coming to my house to visit?"

"My family bought some goose eggs yesterday. I thought there were a lot of them, so I sent them to my door for my aunt to try."

Seeing that Mingxiu was bringing something, Aunt Peng smiled like a flower.

"Why did you suddenly send something? I'm so embarrassed."

Even though she said this, she didn't look embarrassed at all in her hands and quickly took the bamboo basket, as if she was afraid that Mingxiu would take it back.

Mingxiu smiled and didn't take it seriously.

This aunt does like to take advantage of her, but she is still very enthusiastic.

"Originally, I asked Brother Peng to bring him here. Who knew he was walking in a hurry and ran away before I could give him to him."

Her son even visited the Ming family?

Aunt Peng's face was slightly stiff.

"I came here this time to ask for something." Mingxiu considered her tone and continued speaking, "My mother plans to buy some food, but my mother and I are too busy. I heard that Peng

My aunt’s craftsmanship is very good, so I wanted to ask if I could help.”

Is there any work to do?

Aunt Peng's eyes lit up. It's not easy to get a good job these days. Even a man might not be able to find a job, let alone a woman.

Although she was very excited, she couldn't help but ask: "What about the salary..."

"Fifteen cents a day. If you are too busy, I will add more if appropriate."

This salary was discussed between Mingxiu and Ming's mother. In the city, it can only be regarded as no more or no less, but for Aunt Peng, it is very good.

"real?!"

Seeing that she couldn't wait, Mingxiu couldn't help but laugh, "Why should I bother coaxing you about this kind of thing? It's just that it may be very tiring, and you have to pay attention to hygiene. If you can accept it, I will come back to you in two days."

"I accept it, is there any work that is not tiring? Don't worry, my aunt will definitely help your family with the work!"

Fifteen cents a day!

Holding a lantern is not such a good thing!

You would be a fool if you refused!

"That's good."

Mingxiu nodded slightly, and after reaching an agreement with her, he went straight home. Without staying here longer, Aunt Peng was about to check her household registration. Sometimes being too enthusiastic was not a good thing.

"Why do you suddenly want to ask Aunt Peng for help?" Ming's mother was puzzled. It seems that their family doesn't have anything that needs help now, right?

"Let's open a food stall first, and then we can open it into a shop when we have enough money on hand."

She had visited the capital before and found that there wasn't actually a big market for shops selling carpentry supplies.

After all, what they focus on is that the common people can afford it, and who among ordinary people would buy furniture if they have nothing to do?

The furniture in everyone’s homes is old for three years, and mended for another three years.

Basically, very few people will buy new furniture.

Mingxiu didn't expect Ming's father to make any big money. The only profit might be the new plow truck.

Ming's mother thought about it and realized that she did have some money at home. If she wanted to set up a stall, it would be a good thing to have at least an extra income.

"It's not impossible, but we have to be careful this time. We would rather lose some money than offend anyone."

When I was in the border town, it was because I offended those gangsters that they couldn't continue to set up a stall. The lesson was already very painful.

"Don't worry."
Chapter completed!