The six elderly looked nervous.

Shi Qingluo said gently, “From now on, each of you will live in the same house.”

“If you want to eat, someone will bring it to you from the old house every day, or you can take turns going down to eat.”

While she was talking, she took the six elderly to where he lived.

“You guys will take turns from now on. Three of you will guard and clean the Taoist Temple, while the other three will take care of the things planted in the backyard.”

“I have planted fruit trees and some mushrooms nearby, and I would like you to go and take a look at them every day. If you have any questions, please come and tell me.”

Although the work was not too heavy, it was not very leisurely either, so these elderly people would not feel burdened.

An old man said with a smile: “It’s no trouble. We old guys can work here. That’s our blessing. Just leave it to us.”

Several other people nodded, “Yes, that’s right.”

When they saw the house they lived in, it not only had a bed, a wardrobe, and a table but also a quilt on the bed. They were all new.

The eyes of several old people were a little red.

They didn’t expect that old people like them, who would be buried in the grave at any time, could still live in such a good house and use these things.

Because the Old Immortal Priest appeared yesterday, many people came to offer incense today.

They saw Shi Qingluo arrange a place for these old people to live and also arrange jobs to work here in the future.

Food, housing, and wages were included.

“It’s so nice here. I also want to come and work.”

“You just have to guard the gate and keep the place clean. The work is not heavy.”

“The food in Xiao Family’s workshop is also very good. There is meat for lunch every day, and there are enough rice and steamed buns.”

“Scholar Xiao and Mrs. Shi are especially taking care of the elderly in their village.”

“As expected of the Old Immortal Priest’s disciple, she is so kind-hearted and benevolent.”

“Is the Xiao family’s workshop still hiring? I want my son to come and work.”

“What are you thinking about? Who doesn’t know how many people are trying to get into Xiao’s workshop right now? If you don’t have the skills, just wait in line slowly.”

“That’s right, we also want to work there. The food and accommodation here are much better than at home.”

“These old people are truly blessed. Not only will they have good food and good housing in the future, they will also be protected by the Old Immortal Priest.”

“I also want to live in the Taoist Temple.”

Everyone envied every word they said.

Several old people were also happy to hear this, and each of them felt proud to work here.

They were even more determined to do a good job to repay Xiao Hanzheng and his wife.

People were guarding the Taoist Temple and taking over the work of tending the corn and peppers. Shi Qingluo and Xiao Hanzheng became much more relaxed.

The elderly worked very meticulously. They opened the gate of the Taoist temple at dawn every day and let people come in to burn incense.

The tables in the main hall were wiped several times a day, and the incense burners were cleaned of ashes.

The public toilets were also cleaned every day, and they took the initiative to fertilize the fruit trees.

The fields in the backyard were taken care of very well.

After Shi Qingluo watched it for a few days, she just ignored it. These old people guarding the Taoist temple were much more concerned than she was.

The patriarch also sent several orphans to the Taoist Temple. The older ones not only took care of the younger ones but also took the initiative to help the elderly.

The children were sensible.

Shi Qingluo asked people at the old house to boil some milk every day and give it to the elderly and children.

With her hands-free, she had the time to hire some people to continue planting fruit trees and growing mushrooms on the mountain.

Many of the fruit trees were bought from out-of-town businessmen, and she would also plant them with some private goods in the space.

*

After more than ten days of rushing, Liang Youxiao finally returned to the capital.

In the past, he would feel bored while traveling.

This time, because he brought the servants to play mahjong with him on the boat, he felt the time passed quickly.

After arriving in the capital, he returned home first.

Around this time, his grandfather and father were still in the Yamen.

So, after washing up, Liang Youxiao went to the backyard with the mahjong.

The women in several courtyards were still in the old lady’s yard and hadn’t left yet.

When Old Madam Liang saw her grandson coming back, she smiled and glared at him: “You still know how to come back?”

This grandson has always been disobedient and hard to discipline. He even wanted to go into business before. If they hadn’t pulled him away, her husband and the eldest son would have given him a good beating.

Old Master Liang asked this brat to go back to the yard and think about his mistakes behind closed doors.

But who would have thought that this brat turned around and ran away secretly?

It has been a month since he left. This time, even she couldn’t help but feel angry and wanted to beat him.

On the one hand, Madam Liang was worried about her son, but on the other hand, she also felt that this son deserved a beating.

Liang Youxiao had arrived a long time ago, so he said with a smile: “Grandma, I have been out for so long just to find something fun to give to you.”

Old Madam Liang felt happy when she heard what he said.

But she said angrily: “Then have you found it? If you lied to me, wait until your grandfather and your father come back from the Yamen, and let them teach you a lesson.”

Liang Youxiao immediately said, “Of course I found it.”

Then he opened the mahjong box like a treasure offering, “Isn’t it here?”

Old Madam Liang stared at the small wooden blocks in the box: “……”

This brat dared to say that he found her something fun with some broken wooden blocks.

The second madam and the first madam have some problems with each other privately.

The Second Madam stretched out her head and saw the contents of the box. She covered her mouth and said with a smile: “Sixth Young Master, this is the treasure you found for the old madam? Does our family lack some scrap wood?”

Others also covered their mouths and laughed.

The First Madam was unhappy: “Xiao Liu, don’t tease your grandmother.”

Her younger son was so out of character that he presented a treasure with a box of broken wood, which gave her a headache just looking at it.

But the one she doted on the most was her youngest son, so she was anxious.

Liang Youxiao knew what they were thinking and didn’t care.

Instead, he looked at the old lady and said, “Grandma, don’t think this is just a box of wooden blocks, but it can relieve your boredom.”

“If you follow me and play with it, you will know that this is a good thing.”

Old Madam Liang has always liked this sweet-tongued and filial grandson the most.

Although she didn’t think a box of wooden blocks could relieve her boredom, she indulged with him: “Okay, today I’ll see if this thing is good.”

Seeing the old lady’s defense of Liang Youxiao, the wives in the other branches were not so comfortable.

All of their sons were very talented, but this dude was the favorite of the old lady the most, so they were angry!

But they didn’t dare to say anything.

Then Liang Youxiao called the old lady, the first madam, and the fourth madam to play mahjong.

The Second Madam was disdainful, while the Third Madam didn’t like to join in the fun.

But soon, both the old lady and several other wives were having fun.

After learning the rules, Liang Youxiao was called up by the Third Madam and asked to take his place.

The Second Madam was embarrassed because her previous disdain was too obvious, so she sat aside and watched.

“You fight this piece.”

“Oh, why did you choose that? It’s wrong.”

“This can be touched.”

She sat next to the Third Madam and kept giving advice.

The Third Madam couldn’t help but turn her head and said: “Stop it. I can play by myself.”

Liang Youxiao was watching the show with a teacup on the side. Didn’t she call it a broken piece of wood? But now, she was shouting happily? Does she know now how fun it was? Hmph.