Time passed quickly, and evening soon arrived. Wen Jiu asked the steward to weigh the catches for them. Meanwhile, Qinghu had gone to the silver shop to exchange for a large amount of copper coins, and everything proceeded in an orderly fashion. The moment the villagers received their coins, some hopped for joy, while others hurriedly sought confirmation from those nearby.
"You have been working hard all day, and we have finished collecting everything. Everyone should head back early to rest. Try to get the planting done within these next few days; otherwise, you won't catch up," the County Magistrate said, noting that such concluding remarks were best left to him.
Some people wanted to continue catching bugs through the night, but Su Jinyu advised them otherwise, telling them to mind their health and strike a balance between work and rest so they could earn more money in the long run. If they wore themselves out and had to spend money on medicine, the losses would outweigh the gains.
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