After hearing this, He Ji was also happy for Zhang Shixun and cupped his hands, "Cong Yi Lang is an eighth-rank military position, directly skipping the ninth-rank position. Now he doesn't even have to take the military examination."
"Congratulations! Congratulations!" Zhang Shixun also bowed to him and said, "Enough of the nonsense. I called you two here today to ask about Zhuangzi's matter. Have you made any progress?"
"Of course I have." Gao Yanei said excitedly, "I've almost finished discussing Zhuangzi's matter with others. I came to you today to tell you about it."
"Oh! Almost there?"
"Once you've reviewed Zhuangzi and he's satisfied, we can officially make the deal."
"Oh! That's pretty fast. I wonder where Zhuangzi is?" Zhang Shixun was very happy.
"According to what you said, it's on the bank of the Yellow River." He Ji said.
"Great! If you two don't have anything else to do this afternoon, how about you go with me?"
The two nodded in unison, and Gao Yanei said, "Why don't you ask whose manor it is?"
"Oh?" Zhang Shixun looked at them curiously and asked, "Could it be that the man selling the farm has something to say?"
He Ji smiled and said, "Of course, this manor belongs to His Royal Highness Prince Yun."
"Which Prince Yun?" Zhang Shixun asked.
"There is only one Prince Yun, and that is the third prince Zhao Kai."
"How could it be him?" Zhang Shixun suddenly remembered that Zhao Kai was the prince who competed with the crown prince for the throne and the one who had once passed the imperial examination and won the top spot.
"You didn't expect that, did you?" Gao Yanei said proudly.
"I really didn't expect it."
He Ji said, "The day after you gave it to us, we took it and went around looking for a buyer. We visited almost every home of the princes and ministers in the capital. Everyone who saw the hairpin wanted to buy it. However, none of them had the farm that Brother Zhang wanted, and they were reluctant to give up the good farm they had. Good land suitable for growing crops in the capital is very valuable."
"Oh! How did you find Prince Yun later?" Zhang Shixun asked.
He Ji smiled and said, "It wasn't us who came looking for him, but he came to us on his own initiative after hearing the news."
Zhang Shixun smiled and said, "Prince Yun likes painting, so he must also like beautiful things."
Gao Yanei nodded repeatedly and said, "When Prince Yun saw the hairpin, he held it in his hands and refused to let go. He insisted on taking it back to the palace, saying that he would guarantee it on his own honor and that he would accept any terms."
"Oh! Did you let him take the hairpin away?" Zhang Shixun asked casually.
He Ji smiled bitterly and said, "There's nothing I can do but let him take it. However, His Royal Highness Prince Yun has always had a good reputation and he shouldn't break his promise."
Gao Yanei said, "What a coincidence! When we put forward the condition that we must find a manor near the Yellow River, Prince Yun burst into laughter and said that he just happened to have such a manor."
Zhang Shixun also laughed, "That's what they call a coincidence."
Gao Yanei said, "Brother, don't be happy yet. You won't be happy after listening to me."
"What's wrong?" Zhang Shixun raised his eyebrows.
Gao Yanei said, "Although this farm is quite large, it is extremely desolate."
“How desolate is it?”
"It's all sandy and saline land, and only a dozen acres can be used to grow crops."
"Didn't I tell you in advance? This farm is what my cousin wants. The wasteland doesn't matter."
"It's a bit too... too desolate. Not even weeds grow. What's the point of your cousin coming here?"
Zhang Shixun said, "Don't worry about it, as long as my cousin likes it."
Gao Yanei muttered, "He's really stupid."
Zhang Shixun didn't want to waste time talking to him, so he said, "Go make an appointment with Prince Yun to visit Zhuangzi."
"Brother Zhang, why don't you ask how much money we can make from this transaction?" He Ji said.
Zhang Shixun shook his head: "That's not necessary. We are all brothers. The more you earn from this, the happier I am for you."
"But...but, we earned 100,000 strings of cash." He Ji said nervously.
"Oh! Congratulations, both of you."
"Let's go find Prince Yun now. If he is free, let's make an appointment in the afternoon." Gao Yanei said excitedly.
"Yes! I'll wait for your news at home."
On the way to Prince Yun's house, He Ji said, "Young Master, this is 100,000 strings of cash, and he just gave it to us without blinking an eye?"
"This is magnanimity. You and I can't compare to it." Gao Yanei said.
"It's not comparable, but since he doesn't want it, we can't be ungrateful. We have to give him something."
"Well! Tell me, what should we give him?"
He Ji thought for a moment and said, "I don't know what he likes, so I might as well give him a bow. I have a lot of good bows at home."
Gao Yanei frowned and thought for a long time, "I'd better give him a good horse. Now that he has the farm, he will need a mount in the future."
When Zhang Shixun returned home, he saw smoke coming out of the kitchen. He looked inside and saw Wang Dong wearing an apron, busying himself inside.
So rare!
This guy always asks for food. Did the sun rise from the west today?
"What kind of food is this?" Zhang Shixun sniffed.
"Egg noodles, hehe!"
"When did you learn to cook?"
Wang Dong was very proud: "Isn't it a surprise? Isn't it a surprise?"
“There were some unexpected things, but no surprises.”
Soon, two large bowls were placed on the stone table, filled with noodles and topped with egg sauce.
"Egg noodles are my favorite." Zhang Shixun picked up the noodles, took a big bite, chewed it once, and then spat it out with a "Pooh!"
"What's wrong?" Wang Dong asked.
"Wang Dong, did you rob someone who was selling illegal salt?" Zhang Shixun spat several times and pointed at the noodles: "Try it yourself, it's too salty."
Wang Dong picked up his chopsticks, carefully took a small sip, and immediately spat it out, saying awkwardly, "I only put a handful of salt in it, how could it be so salty?"
"Forget it, I'll do it again." Zhang Shixun didn't want to blame him. It was so hard for him to get back to the kitchen, so he should be encouraged more.
Zhang Shixun went to the kitchen to make egg stew, and the two of them ate it in the yard.
"Wang Dong, the matter of Zhuangzi has been settled. Gao Yanei and the others have gone to meet the seller. We're going out of town to see him this afternoon. Do you want to come with us?"
"Ah!" Wang Dong put down his bowl after hearing the news. "Are you telling the truth?"
Wang Dong gulped down his meal, wiped his mouth, and asked, "When will they arrive?"
Zhang Shixun was about to answer when he heard the gate of the courtyard ring. He nodded and said, "Look, they're here."
Wang Dong hurried to open the door, and it was indeed Gao Yanei and He Ji.
"Brother, let's go now. His Royal Highness Prince Yun is waiting for us at Suanzao Gate." Gao Yanei didn't even say hello to Wang Dong, but shouted to Zhang Shixun across him.
"Prince Yun is going too?" Zhang Shixun was a little surprised.
"He was originally planning to send a steward, but because you saved him last night, he changed his mind and wanted to meet you and express his gratitude."
"Wait a minute, I'll wash the dishes and leave."
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