Chapter 968: Not Excessive Requests
Zhang Juexia arrived at the Shen Mansion and went directly to Old Madam Shen's courtyard. Lihua came out to greet her and told her, "Old Madam Zhang has left. She is tired and is resting."
Zhang Juexia thought that Madam Shen was old and he couldn't disturb her, so he talked with Lihua outside for a while.
After a while, Mrs. Shen called for help.
Zhang Juexia wanted to go over, but was stopped by Lihua, "The old lady told us when she was resting that if you come over, we should keep the person here.
Madam Ye, please wait here with peace of mind. The old lady will come to see you in a while."
After listening to Lihua's words, Zhang Juexia sat in the living room and waited patiently.
Sure enough, after a short while, Mrs. Shen came over with the support of Lihua.
Zhang Juexia stood up and greeted her. Old Madam Shen waved her hand and asked her to take a seat. "How is it? How is it?"
Zhang Juexia then told the truth, "Madam, I went to see it. It's a good manor. It's really as you said. The annual grain output should be quite a lot, but..."
Madam Shen asked with concern, "But the silver you have is not enough, how about I help you add some."
Zhang Juexia shook her head repeatedly, "Madam, I have the silver."
"What is that? You might as well tell me about it. After all, I am older than you and have more experience than you."
"Madam, it's like this, I don't know what other people's farms are like?
I've never been involved in such a large farm before. Today, I walked around Old Lady Zhang's farm and felt something was amiss, so I asked someone about it. "What happened?"
Old Madam Shen was very curious, "What strange things could happen in this village?"
Zhang Juexia didn't keep it a secret any longer, and told Old Lady Shen everything he had seen and heard in the manor. After listening to her, Old Lady Shen smacked her lips repeatedly, "My old sister is usually a good person.
I never thought that I would be deceived by these cunning slaves.
Now that you mention it, I do remember this incident. That year, many disaster victims came to Qingfeng City. Old Madam Zhang was soft-hearted and was the first to come forward to settle some of the victims in her own farm.
As a result, many wealthy families in Qingfeng City stepped forward to help resettle many victims.
Alas, she is also confused. How could such a thing happen right under her nose after so many years? "
Zhang Juexia was very puzzled, "Madam, isn't Madam Zhang going to take a look at this manor?"
"Even if she went to see it, I don't think she would see anything."
Zhang Juexia thought about it and it made sense. These people in the manor had already arranged what they wanted the master to see and what they didn't want the master to see. These masters were all pampered, so even if they were allowed to see, they probably wouldn't be able to see anything.
"Madam, should I tell Madam Zhang about this?"
Madam Shen raised her eyelids and looked at Zhang Juexia, "What do you think?"
Zhang Juexia knew that Madam Shen wanted to hear the truth, so she told Madam Shen what she was thinking, "Madam, I don't want to tell Madam Zhang about this.
After all, less trouble is better than more. These people are servants of the Zhang family, and I have no control over them."
"Yeah, I agree."
"However, Madam, I do have concerns. What if these people arrive in the capital and reveal their true identities? Will Madam Zhang blame me for not informing them in advance?"
"It was her fault in the first place. She can't even manage her own people, so how can she have the nerve to blame you?"
With what Mrs. Shen said, Zhang Juexia felt reassured.
Madam Shen saw that Zhang Juexia's expression was much more relaxed than before, "Girl, although Madam Zhang and I have a good relationship, it's not yet time for me to discipline her servants.
She should bear the responsibility for her mistakes. Besides, didn’t she also say in advance that these servants cannot be left to you?
As for you, don't worry about anything, just go for it!
Actually, I originally thought that when you really decided to buy the manor, you could talk to Madam Zhang about it. It makes sense to sell the manor without keeping someone else."
"Then I'll go to Zhang's house now."
"I'll let Butler Shen accompany you."
“No need, when I came here, I came from the gate of Zhang’s house.
Besides, I still want to propose some conditions to the Zhang family. If Butler Shen follows, I’m afraid I won’t be able to say some things.”
"You girl."
Old Madam Shen didn't force herself anymore, she just told Zhang Juexia to come to her if he encountered any problems.
After coming out of the Shen Mansion, Zhang Juexia asked Heizi to drive the carriage to the Zhang Mansion.
Butler Zhang seemed to know she was coming and was already waiting at the gate of the mansion.
“Madam Ye, our old lady went to rest after returning from the Shen Mansion.
However, she specifically told me not to neglect Mrs. Ye.
Also, the old lady has given me full authority over the purchase and sale of the manor."
Of course, Zhang Juexia was eager to talk to Butler Zhang, "Butler Zhang, Madam Zhang is old, let her have a good rest!
I won't go in and disturb her rest. Look, what is our agreement? I also plan to buy this farm. As for the price, for the sake of the two old ladies, I agreed to the price mentioned by Old Lady Zhang.
However, I also have a few conditions to put forward. As long as Butler Zhang agrees to them, the deal will be done."
Butler Zhang asked Zhang Juexia to come into the mansion for a detailed discussion. Zhang Juexia thought for a moment and realized that since none of the masters of the Zhang Mansion showed up, it wouldn't matter if she went in. It would only take a few words. She looked around and said, "Butler Zhang, I've already said that I won't go in and disturb the old lady's rest.
Why don't we go talk in my carriage?"
Seeing that Zhang Juexia didn't mind, Butler Zhang had no choice but to follow Zhang Juexia into the carriage.
Zhang Juexia didn't beat around the bush. She sat down in the carriage and started talking, "Butler Zhang, listen carefully. My condition is that all the people and things in the manor must be left behind.
As long as you agree to these, I will take the money and sign the agreement."
Butler Zhang wiped the sweat from his forehead and thought to himself that what he feared would come true. The people on the farm were all good at farming. The old lady had already instructed that no matter who took over the farm, these people could not be kept and must be taken to the capital to be used by the young master.
Zhang Juexia raised his head and looked at Butler Zhang very seriously, "Butler Zhang, I am very sincere.
Madam Zhang also said that there are not many families in Qingfeng City who can afford to pay 10,000 taels of silver in cash.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have gone to Madam Shen for help.
Since, I am sincere.
Should you, the Zhang family, also show your sincerity?
Besides, I don’t think my request is excessive.
I bought your farm, how can I ignore the people inside?
Butler Zhang..."
Butler Zhang was racking his brains thinking of how to tell Zhang Juexia, but when Zhang Juexia called him like that, he didn't know what to do.
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