Chapter 344 The Boss's Family Arrives

He Chuan and Hong Ying's family didn't return until evening.

Hongying skillfully kneaded the dough and cooked the meal. Today she was very talkative, even chattering.

Song Chunxue understood that this meant she was satisfied with her current situation.

She really liked that courtyard.

He Chuan took the initiative to do the work of starting the fire, letting Song Chunxue rest inside, and they would cook the meal.

The children giggled and played with the dog in the yard.

The big wolfhound was very imposing and intelligent, but it was very docile in front of the children.

Song Chunxue returned to her room and spread out the blueprints to review the twelve meridians in the human body.

She can now recognize about 70-80% of the wild grasses that she used to find unknown. The more useful knowledge she comes into contact with, the more she admires her senior brother, and the more she feels saddened by her ignorance in her previous life.

Reading and recognizing characters is good, but the book of life can only be written well with wise eyes and a sincere and kind heart.

Whether the classic texts in the school can be absorbed into one's mind depends entirely on one's own conscience.

The eldest and second eldest sons were both educated, but in the end, the eldest son only saw that his parents didn't give him enough, the second son blamed his parents for only knowing how to farm, and the fourth son felt the same way.

The third child was not educated before, but he was intelligent and kind. Now that he has been educated, he does not think he is superior to others just because he is an educated person, like the second child and the others.

After asking Ren Haitang, Song Chunxue learned that Sanwa had kept the house spotless these past few days, and apart from feeding the animals in the house, he was the one who fed them all, except for their breakfast and dinner.

Every time Ren Haitang comes, Sanwa greets her with a smile and prepares malt candy for her.

Hopefully, her third child will get better and better.

The next day, they tied up the carriage, loaded all the things they had brought back from Liangzhou City into the carriage, and moved to Hongying's new home.

As agreed, Song Chunxue met with Black Rabbit at Chenshi (7-9 AM).

"Please keep these three lucky charms safe," Song Chunxue said with a smile. "Thank you for your trouble, Brother Black Rabbit."

Black Rabbit put the cloth bag into her arms. "Sister Song, you're too kind. You can't even buy your lucky charm if you want to."

He's right; for the past year, she hasn't been willing to sell lucky charms anymore.

My senior brother once said that everything in excess is as bad as deficiency.

Some people are sincere in seeking wealth but are too greedy, buying fifty or sixty at a time, saying they want to give them to relatives and friends. Others come once a month and ask for ten each time.

Drawing talismans is different from writing characters; it requires mental effort. Those who receive talismans must have good intentions and a sincere heart for them to be effective.

She doesn't want to give to the wicked, greedy, and selfish.

When she asked her senior brother, he said the same thing, and she became even less willing to sell lucky charms casually.

Although those who come to her to buy talismans rarely ask for other talismans.

Perhaps seeing her getting richer day by day, people believed her lucky charm was the most effective.

Black Rabbit led her to a house, and as she stood outside the gate, she sensed a faint air of dejection.

"Has something happened to their family? Selling off their land is not a wise move."

Black Rabbit sighed, "The head of this family failed in business and had several concubines before, but he dismissed them two months ago. Recently, his wife fell ill, and his parents passed away one after another."

"You say he's the one who committed the sins, so why is the illness on someone else?"

Song Chunxue didn't reply. If the head of the family had any conscience, he would be the one who would suffer the most.

She was curious as to how Black Rabbit and his group knew that this family was going to sell their land.

"Hey, that's easy. We've been farming for them all these years. We know exactly which plot of land in Zhuanglang County belongs to whom. After dealing with them for a while, they'll ask us for help with changes in land ownership. Over time, we've started to act as intermediaries and make a little money for drinks."

Song Chunxue nodded, and as they spoke, they entered the courtyard.

Song Chunxue sat on a low stool in the courtyard waiting, while Black Rabbit went inside to negotiate with the owner. After a short while, Black Rabbit came out with the land deed.

"They can only sell ten acres at most. Can Sister Song buy them?"

"Yes, I'll take them all." Song Chunxue asked casually, "Judging from their yard, they used to own quite a lot of farmland, right?"

“Yes, it’s fifty acres in total. Their family were originally farmers, but later his grandfather learned some skills and, with the good times, made a lot of money.” Black Rabbit said, “I’ll go and call two neighbors over to be witnesses.”

"Okay, thank you for your help."

Black Rabbit laughed, "What trouble? I even took the money he gave me for the wine. Oh, by the way, his land is all in the plains, and he charges four taels of silver per mu. Is Sister Song willing?"

Song Chunxue nodded, "Go and call someone."

Black Rabbit couldn't help but sigh, "Sister Song really makes a fortune quietly."

In half an hour, the new land deed was written, and in the presence of witnesses, Song Chunxue took out forty taels of silver.

After leaving their house, Black Rabbit said he needed to go home and fetch water.

"Don't rush, is there anyone else who wants to buy land?"

Black Rabbit was shocked. "Sister Song already has forty acres of land, why does she want to buy more?"

“In other places, rich people can buy land without losing money, and grain is more valuable than gold. But here, even the best land can't withstand drought. If Sister Song has money, she should buy more grain and store it up early. She can use the extra money to do business, which is more cost-effective than buying land.”

Song Chunxue nodded, "That makes sense, but if you come across a good place later, let me know."

"Yes, I know of several other plots of land for sale, but they are all on steep hillsides, some so steep that even a donkey can't stand up properly, so nobody wants to buy them."

That makes sense.

Song Chunxue put away the land deed and went home. As soon as she entered the alley, she saw the eldest brother pulling a donkey cart and helping Chen Feng down from the cart.

His son, Jiang Huan, also came.

It seems their hearing is quite good.

Or perhaps they don't know about Hongying's family?

"Mother, is this Grandma's house?"

"Yes, is your grandmother's fortress big?" Chen Feng looked at the high wall in front of her. "I didn't expect this fortress to be so magnificent."

Just as the eldest brother was about to say something, he turned his head and saw Song Chunxue.

"Mom, aren't you home?" The eldest son glanced at Chen Feng, thinking to himself that it was good she hadn't said anything she shouldn't have. "We were just about to knock on the door."

Chen Feng, holding her two-year-old son's hand, forced a smile when she saw Song Chunxue, "Mom."

Then she looked down at her son and said, "Quickly call her Grandma."

Jiang Huan hid behind Chen Feng, looking timidly at Song Chunxue.

Song Chunxue didn't mind, "Since you're here, come inside."

As she spoke, she took out her keys and opened the courtyard gate.

She thought to herself, "They've come at just the right time."

She came back to put the land deed away, then pick up some things to take to Hongying's house, tidy up her things, and then light a fire to worship the stove god in the evening.

Given the eldest brother's temperament, he would be furious just hearing about it, but if he saw it with his own eyes, he would be in for a world of hurt.

She made plans in her mind and led them into the courtyard.

Why have you come today?

She casually asked, "How are the crops in our area this year?"

"It's alright, it rained a couple of days ago, but it's definitely not as good as last year." The eldest brother unloaded a bag of grain from the car. "Mom didn't plant buckwheat last year, did she? I planted a lot last year, so I brought you a bag."

"Okay, I grow a lot of wheat, I'll get you a bag when I get back."

The eldest son laughed, "Mother, do you want to trade with me? We have plenty of wheat at home, enough to eat."