Prince Yu actually wanted to go along, as the matters in the capital were not urgent. However, seeing the several big men around him looking at him expectantly, he didn't feel it appropriate to change his plans at the last minute. After all, it was his fault for being too talkative and asking, "How is the capital?"
Therefore, he should continue this topic.
Prince Yu cast a reluctant glance at Bai Sheng, who was surrounded by everyone, and then stomped off towards the guest rooms.
Lu Ye smirked as he watched him go. Humph, his precious Bai Sheng truly had eyes only for him. Even if Bai Sheng had glanced at Prince Yu's muscles, she wasn't mesmerized.
After Prince Yu entered his room, Minister Ji, Minister He, Qiu, and Bian also followed.
Lu Ye went in last and closed the door. The affairs of the capital indeed needed to be explained to Prince Yu in detail.
After all, the Empress and the Crown Prince had not given up on taking Prince Yu's and their family's lives. Regardless of what the future held, for now, they were indeed on the same boat as Prince Yu.
Since that was the case, they should cooperate fully, prevent future trouble, and decisively deal with the Empress and the Crown Prince so they wouldn't have a chance to harm his family again.
Thus, Lu Ye began to explain the jewelry store that Prince Yu and Wen Zhi Mo had jointly opened, Bai Sheng's purchase of the estate, and how the Empress had dealt with them.
Bai Sheng was warmly surrounded by everyone, chatting and laughing. On the way, people working nearby saw them and excitedly ran over to join the procession.
Bai Sheng chatted with everyone while also taking in the scenery around her.
After being away for several months, Hongshu Village had undergone many changes. The saplings had grown taller, sparse grass had appeared on the ground, and several new houses and shops had been built behind the sand embankment. However, no matter how they were built, Bai Sheng's house was always at the forefront of the embankment, with no other houses blocking the view, offering a very open vista.
In the future, when the red willows, poplars, and red maples below the sand embankment grew, the scenery should be very beautiful.
Several septic tanks had also been expanded. Bai Sheng noticed that some of the septic tanks were still empty and decided to secretly move the manure from her space that night. She hadn't forgotten to collect manure everywhere in the capital either, and her septic tanks in the space had accumulated quite a lot of fertilizer.
The crowd led Bai Sheng to the workshop area.
All the workshops had been completed. Dozens of workshops were situated next to the aloe vera garden, surrounded by trees. Once the trees grew, they would be both beautiful and provide shade.
The surroundings of the workshops and the ground were paved with smooth stones, making them look very clean and tidy.
The stone brick ground also had many reserved holes where flower seeds had already been sown. People watered them daily, and they were expected to sprout in a while.
"Young Madam, all the workshops are completed. You can start hiring and opening anytime," Feng Pingyuan said with pride in his voice.
Bai Sheng smiled and nodded. "Thank you, Brother Feng and Brother Dazhuang, for your hard work during this time. I am very satisfied with the workshops. Moreover, the speed is beyond my imagination."
Zhao Dazhuang chuckled. "Young Madam, with so many people, we have great strength. Many newly relocated villagers need jobs. Also, because the Master and Young Madam continuously hire, there is no one starving in the village. Our Hongshu Village is already the wealthiest village in the entire Tianshui Town."
"That's good," Bai Sheng nodded with satisfaction. "However, my workshops primarily recruit female workers. Male workers can only be hired after strict selection.
Please help spread the word in our village and the nearby villages these few days, Brother Dazhuang. Once we have the equipment and tools set up, we will start hiring and operating."
"Alright, Young Madam, it's on me!" Zhao Dazhuang said happily.
Bai Sheng then looked at Du Min. "Sister Du, please continue to help me select workers. Anyone who likes to stir up trouble and cause problems is not welcome. Those who are diligent and honest will be prioritized."
Du Min immediately replied, "Young Madam, please don't worry. I have sharp eyes now. I can tell a lot just by a glance."
"Sister Du is truly amazing!" Bai Sheng praised sincerely.
Du Min blushed a little from the compliment.
Bai Sheng then looked at Madam Yang and Madam Liu. "Sister Yang and Sister Liu, from now on, you will help Sister Du manage the workshops.
Once the shops in the capital open, I will need to spend more time there. The matters at home will be handed over to Sister Guihua and Granny Zhong.
The three of you will help me manage the workshops. In a few days, I will explain the specific tasks in detail and provide you with good training, and then you can arrange and deploy the specific work. If there are any unclear points, please come and ask me."
"Okay, Young Madam!" The three of them were very excited. Entrusting such large workshops to them was a great sign of trust from the Young Madam.
Granny Zhong also immediately said, "Young Madam, please rest assured, I will definitely take good care of the house for you."
Bai Sheng held the hands of everyone together, expressing her gratitude. "Thank you, all my sisters, and thank you, Granny Zhong. Without you, I would truly be unable to manage everything, and many things would not have been accomplished."
"Young Madam, what are you saying? It is we who should be thanking you. Without you and the Master, our very bones would have almost dissolved," Granny Zhong chided.
"Yes, if it weren't for you, we would have died long ago, our bones gnawed by wild dogs," Madam Liu's eyes reddened. In this lifetime, her greatest benefactor was the Young Madam. Not only had she survived, but she also had a husband and children. Previously, she had never dared to hope for all of this.
Du Min and Madam Yang both wiped their eyes.
Zhao Dazhuang and Feng Pingyuan and the others looked at everything before them with great emotion. The current Hongshu Village was something they had never even dared to imagine before. All of this was thanks to the Young Madam.
The atmosphere had become a bit sentimental, so Bai Sheng immediately smiled. "You are all my family. From now on, we, as a family, will work together, earn a lot of money, and then eat and drink well, living a prosperous life!"
"Good! We will live a prosperous life!" Everyone was emotionally charged.
After viewing the workshops, it was time for dinner.
During dinner, Bai Sheng brought out the daughter red wine she had brought from the capital. Everyone ate happily and drank to their heart's content, continuing to eat until the hour of Hai (9-11 PM).
Everyone still had much to talk about, but they remembered that Bai Sheng and the others had traveled a long distance and had just returned, so they must be very tired. Therefore, they restrained their desire to chat and let them return to their rooms to rest early.
Bai Sheng was indeed a little tired. After closing the door, she took Lu Ye and the four cubs into the space.
Seeing the little black snake coiled around Lightning's neck, Bai Sheng suddenly remembered that the little black snake had performed a great service in the palace, and she had promised to give it a name, but then she had completely forgotten.
Since transmigrating, her household had continuously acquired people and wild animals. Bai Sheng had lost count of how many names she had given out. She looked at the little black snake, unable to find a suitable name for a long time.
The animals in the space were mostly named according to the weather, and the little black snake should be no exception.
Bai Sheng quickly searched her mind for weather-related terms, looking for any remaining words. Thinking of how the little black snake was thin and long, resembling a stick, inspiration struck her instantly.
The little black snake would simply be called 'Ice Pop'!
"Ice Pop, Ice Pop," the little black snake repeatedly hissed the pronunciation of "Ice Pop."
It was overjoyed. The name her owner gave her sounded particularly pleasant and resonant. Most of the other animals had two-character names, but only hers had three characters, so she must be the most special in her owner's heart.
Ah! She was also a snake with a name now!