Chapter 167: Chapter 167: What If It Affects Farming?

Because of what Qi Dafu said, no one opposed the idea of building a wall anymore.

Only Qi Sangui mumbled suddenly, “But can we really use this money?”

Instantly, the room fell silent.

Everyone looked at Qi Sangui, then turned to Yi Meng.

Apparently, when it comes to money matters, it’s up to her.

Yi Meng smiled, “Sitting idly by and expecting this money to last is certainly not going to work. But we have our hands and feet. Are we planning to just lie around in the new house, waiting for the heavens to rain food on us?”

These words made Qi Sangui’s old face heat up.

Qi Ercai said, “Fourth sister-in-law is right, we can still earn money. Besides, we won’t build the wall all at once. We must first build a house, an enclosed yard. Once things are stable, we can think about the wall.”

“Exactly!”

Yi Meng fully agreed with her brother-in-law’s words, “Speaking of earning money, once you’re awake in the morning, the fifth and sixth brothers, you should widen the pit in the backyard.”

“Huh?”

Qi Quanli was on the verge of having his hair stand up, “Fourth sister-in-law, are you joking? Is there anything else to dig there?”

Qi Quanyin also nodded quickly, his eyes pleading, staring at Yi Meng without blinking.

Hoping Yi Meng would change her mind and avoid mentioning the subject of digging.

Though they didn’t dig themselves tonight, watching four older brothers take turns was exhausting enough.

Yi Meng shook her head, “I don’t know if there’s anything to dig up, but I need soil now, lots of it. The pit should be left to store snow. When the weather warms up, it can become a lotus pond, which makes it convenient to raise fish or something.”

Qi Quanli still wanted to struggle, but he got a slap on the back from Qi Ercai, “Listen to your fourth sister-in-law obediently!”

“Oh.”

After being slapped, Qi Quanli instantly calmed down.

Alas, even if he didn’t want to be obedient, there was no choice.

Everyone here are family brothers, and won’t truly beat or scold him, but if this gets to the parents’ ears during the day and he resists again, it would surely lead to a real hiding.

Qi Ercai glanced at Qi Quanyin, who immediately raised a hand and swore, “I will definitely listen to my fourth sister-in-law’s arrangements!”

Yi Meng was amused, “Alright then, it will be hard work for you two. I’ll speak to the parents later and each of you will get a bit of extra pay.”

“Ah? We get paid too?”

Qi Quanli’s eyes lit up at once.

But Qi Quanyin shook his head, “Fourth sister-in-law, we are doing this for our own family. What does getting paid mean? We don’t want it.”

Saying this, Qi Quanyin hugged the sixth brother’s neck, covering his mouth with a hand, forcibly stuffing all his protest back.

Qi Dafu also said, “That’s right, work for our own family doesn’t deserve payment. Fourth daughter-in-law, whatever plans you have, just say it, we’ll follow your lead.”

“There’s nothing else for now, just this. Everyone should rest well today, and once you’re rested, get busy.”

Suddenly remembering something, Yi Meng lowered her voice with a stern face to remind, “As for what’s found in the backyard, only tell the sisters-in-law. The children in the house should not be told, and make sure the sisters-in-law keep it under wraps.”

This is a big deal.

If word spreads, not only will the Qi Family be unable to protect the money, but they might also endanger themselves.

Though the Qi Brothers weren’t well-read, they weren’t foolish. Realizing the gravity of this matter, they nodded quickly in agreement.

Qi Dafu even said, “Your sister-in-law tends to talk a lot, it’s better not to let her know this.”

“Yes, and I won’t tell your third sister-in-law either.”

Qi Sangui immediately followed suit and expressed his stance.

Even though his wife spoke little, she was too soft and could easily be coaxed into revealing things.

Qi Ercai and Qi Quanjin exchanged looks.

Initially planning to share with their wives, they unanimously decided against it now.

Yi Meng saw the unity in attitude and felt a bit embarrassed.

Usually, the sister-in-laws got along like true sisters, but such a big thing was concealed from them, making her uncomfortable.

But over four thousand taels is not a minor issue; should they unwittingly let something slip, it would trouble the whole family.

Thus, Yi Meng had to suppress her discomfort, “Alright, since nothing will be said, it remains unsaid for now. If asked later, just say we’re digging a pond to plant lotuses.”

Spending half the night digging such a small pit seems a bit much, but it’s the most plausible excuse available now.

Everyone felt this was a good approach.

After each had a bowl of water, they returned to their respective rooms to rest.

Whether they slept soundly or tossed and turned was a personal matter.

Yi Meng carried hot water into the room for Qi Quanjin to wipe himself down thoroughly, even washed his hair, drying it mostly with a cloth before the two got into bed.

“Wife, want to go into your space?”

“Why go in? Isn’t it almost dawn, aren’t you sleeping?”

Yi Meng was perplexed.

Entering the space now, was he thinking about farming?

Qi Quanjin chuckled and whispered in her ear, earning a playful punch from Yi Meng.

This was the most peaceful night the Qi Family had since leaving their homeland, although only the small children truly slept soundly.

…

After the heavy snow on the night before arriving in the city, the sky cleared up.

The weather got colder, leaving snow everywhere.

The government dispatched workers to clear the main roads, and each village cleared a path leading from the village entrance to the main road for walking.

Coincidentally, it was the tenth, and many people came into town for the market, lively and bustling, in sharp contrast to the desolation of the Qi Family’s old home.

Today was also the day the Qi Family went to inspect land.

The reinforced and thickened carriage now pulled by two horses.

Qi Quanjin spent two taels of silver to have a Government Official accompany them.

Inside the carriage, Yi Meng held Qi Manman, beside her were Qi Zheng and Mrs. Qi, along with Qi Ercai.

Qi Quanjin and the official sat on the outside board.

“Manbao, later when we arrive, make sure to see if you like the place, alright?”

Mrs. Qi gently reminded her precious granddaughter.

Initially, she didn’t want to make the trip in such cold weather but was worried about her precious granddaughter, so she went along out of town.

Little Manbao, sucking on a piece of malt candy, heard her grandma’s words, her eyes curved like crescent moons as she nodded, mumbling, “Grandma, Manbao knows!”

The child answered happily, yet Mrs. Qi was apprehensive, holding Qi Zheng’s hand, she said, “Old man, do you think rushing to look at land in such cold weather is okay? We don’t even know what the soil is like, what if it affects farming?”

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