MTL - I Was Called a Poor Widow, But I Relied on My Supernatural Powers To Fight Back In Ancient Times-Chapter 860 Patrol risk

Bai Yunxi looked at the confusion in Xiao Wu's eyes and chuckled.

 “You are busy with your business, and we have things to be busy with too.”

"Yes, fifth brother, my mother and I have built another duck factory outside the city. We have been very busy these days. The weather is getting colder and colder. We have to build it quickly. It will not be beautiful if it rains or snows. .”

Hearing the tone of the two people, Xiao Wu frowned and glared at Xiao Si with disapproval.

“I don’t care what you do, but don’t tire your mother from running around with you all the time. She is old, what if she gets typhoid fever?”

Hearing this, Bai Yunxi's face froze. She lowered her head and glanced at the fur-collared cloak. She felt that it was okay.

The prefect also specifically asked him to pay more attention. The implication is that he already understood that the official salt in Liang County was not easy to manage.

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 After being mentioned about his shortcomings by his mother, Xiaosi touched his nose and said,

 “I am young, strong, and physically strong, why is it useless?”

Hearing his mother's enthusiastic tone, Xiao Wu pursed his lips. He didn't know that the two of them had done so many things behind his back. At the same time, he also knew in his heart that the more financial savings the family had, the better it would be for him.

 Most of the efforts of his mother and Xiaosi to expand the general affairs were for him. Because of this, he should be more careful and not make any mistakes. It is his duty and mission to keep his family safe on their journey.

My mother didn’t pay much attention to them. I didn’t expect them to be more active than me.

Bai Yunxi didn’t hide anything, and told Xiao Wu everything they had done recently, and then chuckled,

“You must come here, Xiaosi, otherwise I really can’t do it alone. You are usually busy with me, so naturally I can’t trouble you with such chores.”

“I feel more at ease if Sister Wen is with Zai Niang. I have people on hand who should be able to handle it.”

They have no conscience in their hearts, and they are not afraid of government officials. As long as they stand in the way of making money, there is nothing they dare not do.

Looking at the cunning look in Xiaosi's eyes, Xiaowu pursed his lips and looked at the old woman's resisting expression. After thinking about what he said, he realized that he was wrong.

"I'm going to go on inspection down there in a few days. The prefect has summoned all the officials to discuss matters these days. He has been so busy that he has neglected you."

When he took office, he had already reviewed the general affairs under his jurisdiction, and he had already known that there were many people and affairs in Yanjing. The people sent out came back to report that a large amount of illegal salt appeared on the black market.

When Xiao Si heard this, his eyes widened.

Xiaowu focused on studying and pursuing an official career every day, and did not understand his mother at all. His wife doesn't like to be called old. Although she is called old lady, it is due to her seniority.

 There are two counties under his jurisdiction. There are troops stationed in Ningtong County, and he needs to train and inspect military affairs. Several salt wells in Liang County are also one of his tasks this time. They are related to people's livelihood and must not be taken lightly.

Hearing his mother’s suggestion, Xiao Wu pursed his lips and remained silent for a moment, then shook his head.

Hearing this, Bai Yunxi couldn't help but frown.

“I remember hearing you mention that the two counties under its jurisdiction are Ningtong County and Liang County. One of the counties produces salt.”

Inspecting military affairs is an internal matter of the imperial court. Even if the people below are disobedient, they are respectful and dare not do anything disobeying on the surface. But it is different at Yanjing, especially when it comes to private salt. Anyone who comes into contact with this The people on the side are all desperadoes, people who put their heads in their waistbands to make money.

Thinking of this, Xiao Wu raised his head and looked at his mother,

 Two hundred five. Two hundred and thirty-four. One hundred and forty-six. Seventy-five

So what he wants to check this time is whether the output of the salt wells and the quantity handed over are consistent. Is there any relationship between the private salt appearing on the black market and the salt wells in Liang County?

These days, he has been preparing manpower, and privately sent the new people around him to go there in advance.

Thinking of Sister Wen's skills, Xiao Wu naturally had no doubts. Ever since Sister Wen sent him to Beijing to take the exam and put him out of danger, he knew that Sister Wen was not an ordinary person. At that time, besides being shocked, he couldn't help but fantasize about how great it would be if he had such a beneficial person around him.

"I've been really busy recently, so I don't have anything to worry about. Don't worry, mother. I'll go down to inspect the military affairs. I estimate it will take half a month."

Hearing Xiao Wu’s tone, Xiao Si blinked his eyes and smiled.

“My fifth brother said it’s too late, my mother is bored when she stays at home all day long, so I took her out for a walk, just to relax.”

Looking at Wenyou sitting next to him, Baiyunxi sighed. Wenyou is always indispensable at critical moments. After dinner, she sent everyone else away, leaving the Xiaowu brothers and Wenyou alone.

Bai Yunxi ignored him and turned to look at Xiao Wu with a serious expression.

“Since we know that Liang County is not stable, we have to prepare in advance. How about asking Wenyou to follow you?”

“I see you’ve been very busy recently. Do you have any concerns about going on inspection?”

Xiao Wu was stunned for a moment, and when he met his mother's eyes, he fell silent.

"You kid, why are you so polite to my mother? If something happens, wouldn't it make people worried to death? Less than half a year after you took office, you went on inspection. There are many places that need to be explored. With Wenyou by your side, mother It also makes me feel more at ease.”

The more I thought about Bai Yunxi, the more worried I became. This is the disadvantage of a poor family starting out. There are no capable people at hand. If you want to do something, you are always timid and unable to open up the situation.

 “Indeed.”

Hearing his mother’s question, Xiao Wu paused and shook his head.

Hearing Xiao Si’s unreliable tone, Bai Yunxi glared at him.

"What's the use of you going there? If something happens, will you be able to fight or fight?"

Later, his father-in-law assigned two people to him. Their skills were also good, but compared to Sister Wen, they always felt inferior.

 Besides, she doesn’t feel very old. She is only forty-one years old, and she exercises every day, making her body very light. Although she is called an old lady in the house, because she is older and has sons and grandsons, it is convenient for the people below her to call her an old lady, and she also wants to refuse.

“I heard that places where salt is produced are quite chaotic. Will it attract attention if you go there? Do you have a good idea about the manpower? Do you want me to help you?”

Hearing Xiao Wu’s thoughts, Bai Yunxi’s heart skipped a beat. It was no small matter to check for illegal salt.

"When I left the city, my father-in-law had already assigned two people to me, and their skills were quite good. With them, my safety should be no problem, so don't worry, mother."

It was his first time to inspect a local area, and he would not act rashly before he had a clear understanding of the situation. It was stupid to put himself in a dangerous place, and he disdained it.

Hearing Xiao Wu’s tone and thoughts, Baiyun Xi raised his eyebrows.

"Although you have a thorough plan, just in case, you should let Wenyou go with you. Mom doesn't go out much in the house, so Wenyou doesn't need to be with you all the time. But you, with multiple people and multiple layers of protection."