The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!-Chapter 1066 - 889, Li Family’s Caravan Arrives

"Uncle, how did you get here?!"

Seeing Li Xingnian suddenly appear before her, Daohua’s face lit up with surprise and joy.

Li Xingnian laughed and glared at his niece, "What, you’re not welcoming me?"

Daohua quickly came forward to greet him, her face bright with a smile, "Not at all, I was just too astonished. I really didn’t expect you, Uncle, to come over."

She then smiled at Li Chenzhi, who stood behind Li Xingnian, and gave a small bow, "Third cousin."

Li Chenzhi returned the greeting with a smile, "Yiyi."

"Uncle, third cousin, please take a seat!"

Daohua helped Li Xingnian sit down. "This journey must have been exhausting, right?"

Li Xingnian nodded, "The roads in Xiliang are too difficult to travel, and there are so few inns. I’ve always thought I was in good health, but even I found it hard to cope this time."

Daohua smiled and said, "In the past, the Imperial Court hardly managed this area of Xiliang, which resulted in the lack of basic infrastructure. Xiao Yeyang is aware of these issues, and he plans to gradually improve them."

Hearing this, Li Xingnian leaned forward slightly, his voice dropping, "Yiyi, from what you’re saying, is Yeyang planning to stay here long-term?"

Daohua smiled and nodded, thinking to herself: Even uncle thinks that Xiao Yeyang is just temporarily demoted to Xiliang and will soon leave. It’s no wonder everyone else here thinks the same.

"Since he’s here, he naturally wants to start something significant." She sighed, "There are many issues here in Xiliang, the defenses are inadequate, and the people live in poverty. Xiao Yeyang also wants to contribute his humble efforts for the people of this land."

Li Xingnian nodded his head and leaned back in his chair, "Traveling here, I’ve noticed that the economy is indeed very bleak."

"The inconvenient transportation will definitely hinder the economic development, preventing merchant caravans from coming, and additionally, safety is a major concern for those looking to do business here."

Pausing for a moment, he continued.

"This time, I brought your third cousin here because, the last time Xiaoliu, the butler, returned to the Yan Residence to reassure your parents of your safety, your third cousin happened to go there to pay respects to your parents. He overheard the conversation, knowing that there were no merchant caravans coming here, and wanted to come and see for himself."

"It was also a coincidence. In April, I was returning to Beijing from Yuezhou, and just happened to meet Xiaoliu, the butler, who was about to send tea here, so I came along with your third cousin."

"Our visit this time is twofold: firstly, to see you, and secondly, to assess the situation here."

At this, Daohua’s eyes sparkled.

To develop Xiliang, economic development is essential, and this in turn depends on the presence of merchant caravans. Only when goods start flowing can the lives of the people in Xiliang gradually improve.

Xiao Yeyang is currently focused on defense construction, and can’t attend to other affairs for the time being. If the Li Family’s merchant caravans could come to Gan State Guard to develop, it would indeed be a great help.

Daohua looked at Li Chenzhi, "Third cousin, aren’t you in charge of the Li Family’s business in Beijing? What made you want to come and see Xiliang?"

Li Chenzhi, smiling, replied, "Beijing is full of competing interests, and the business sector is almost entirely divided up. In Beijing, the Li Family can only open a few more shops, but Xiliang is still undeveloped. Here, there are more opportunities."

Hearing this, Daohua looked at Li Chenzhi in surprise. She hadn’t expected her usually reticent third cousin to have such a business mind and, moreover, to harbor such great ambitions.

Li Xingnian sat to one side, sipping his tea with a smile, not interjecting.

Chenzhi might be the eldest brother’s son, but he is the most like him. Chenyi and Chenliang both have decent abilities, but unfortunately, they lack some boldness. They can maintain the Li Family’s business, but cannot expand the commercial territories of the Li Family. freewebnσvel.cѳm

Li Chenzhi, this young man, was more ambitious and bold than his two older brothers, possibly because he had two brothers to take risks on his behalf and was more daring.

Daohua looked at Li Chenzhi, "Third Cousin, you’ve seen the conditions here, and Uncle just mentioned some real issues. Even I can’t guarantee that everything will go smoothly for you here."

Li Chenzhi smiled, "Yiyi, risk and opportunity coexist. I want to be the first one to taste the broth and eat the meat, so naturally I have to bear some risks."

Hearing this, Daohua didn’t say much, didn’t advise nor stop him, but rather said with a smile, "Uncle, Third Cousin, rest well for the next couple of days. I’ll have someone show you around."

Li Xingnian smiled and nodded, "Alright."

Daohua, "By the way, Uncle, you just mentioned you came back from Yuezhou. Do you know if my fourth brother and his wife are doing well?"

Li Xingnian smiled, "Yes, of course they are. You know your fourth brother’s temperament. With his martial arts skills, he’s doing quite well in the trolls, and your sister-in-law is pregnant."

Daohua’s eyes widened, "Sister-in-law is pregnant?"

Li Xingnian nodded, "When I left, she was already three months along. After I got back to Beijing and told your mother, she immediately found two skilled midwives to look after her."

Hearing this, Daohua was relieved. Fourth brother must be very busy with the trolls, and it was worrying that his wife had no one to take care of her.

The Su Family must have known as well, and Aunt Su would definitely send someone to take care of the sister-in-law.

Then, Daohua and Li Xingnian chatted about some matters in Yuezhou.

"Uncle, given the hot climate and abundant rainfall in Yuezhou, next time you go there, you could tell fourth brother to try planting double-cropping rice on the farm."

Li Xingnian, "Double-cropping rice?"

Daohua nodded, "That’s planting rice twice a year."

Li Xingnian looked skeptical, "Can it be done?"

Daohua smiled, "Why not try and see? Yuezhou has long daylight hours and high temperatures. The early rice starts planting in mid to late March and can be harvested by mid to late June."

"Leaving the fields empty afterward would be a waste. It would be better to till them again and plant the late rice. As long as it’s planted before the start of autumn, it can be harvested before the first frost."

Li Xingnian took note seriously, "Alright, next time I go to Yuezhou, I’ll discuss this with your fourth brother. Food is always needed, and if it really works, your fourth brother will surely make a merit."

At that moment, Guyu came in to announce that Xiao Yeyang had returned.

Xiao Yeyang, knowing that Li Xingnian had brought Li Chenzhi to Ganzhou City, put down his work at the guard post and hurried back.

Li Xingnian was Daohua’s uncle; Xiao Yeyang’s quick return was not only in respect for his wife but also for his elder.

Indeed, when Li Xingnian heard Xiao Yeyang had returned, his smile deepened.

Soon after, Xiao Yeyang walked in with a smile, greeted Li Xingnian with a fist salute, and nodded at Li Chenzhi.

After Xiao Yeyang exchanged pleasantries with both Li Xingnian and Li Chenzhi for a while, Daohua looked at the sky, stood up, and said, "Uncle, Master should be back from the pharmacy now. Why don’t you and Third Cousin join us and pay him a visit?"

Li Xingnian and Li Chenzhi hastily stood up, "Is the old master in good health?"

Daohua replied with a smile, "He’s very spry. You’ll see him in a moment."