Chapter 73 So Prosperous
As the sun sets in the west, Wanmiao Village, located more than 300 miles west of Bianjing City, is bustling with activity. From the east village to the west village, and from the village head to the village, lights are lit one after another.
People who were busy with farm work began to go back, and the market was bustling with activity. Although it was Wanmiao Village, it was actually similar to a town.
This land has an owner, the Xie family from Bianjing City.
In the first year of Jingyou, Xie Rongying's grandfather bought this land. At that time, a large number of refugees poured into the city of Bianjing. At that time, the city of Bianjing closed the city gates and could not let the refugees enter the city.
The Xie family originally wanted to provide porridge to help the refugees, but Xie Rongying's grandfather felt that it was not a long-term solution. Many of the refugees had already started selling their children, even their wives, and their parents as slaves just to get something to eat.
It is said that the evil of human nature can be seen in the most extreme situations.
The Xie family witnessed how treacherous the strong pillar of the refugees was to their own blood relatives just for a bite of meat, so they used their power to force the refugees to sign indentures, and all the money they were owed fell into the hands of the refugees without a penny less.
And they also built houses for them to settle down.
There were several riots at that time, but they were suppressed by the Xie family every time. In the end, everyone had a safe place to live and they also had land. Although they rented the land from the landlord and sold their bodies, at least they were free.
The host treated them well, so the refugees lived in Wanmiao Village for generations.
It is precisely because they have lived here for generations, without the constraints of the master family, that their descendants have forgotten that they will be slaves of the Xie family for generations to come.
However, human hearts are unpredictable. The Xie family is a wealthy family and their thoughts will not be entirely focused on Wanmiao Village, which has caused many people in Wanmiao Village to have different ideas.
Why did the Xie family give them land and houses, but take so much harvest and profit from them every year?
At the beginning, Manager Chu was in charge of Wanmiao Village and suppressed some of the dissatisfied people in Wanmiao Village, so there was no trouble. Since Manager Chu passed away, his wife and children were oppressed by the people of Wanmiao Village.
The Xie family also sent people to Wanmiao Village, but they were driven out because they did not understand the situation in Wanmiao Village at the time and could not control the situation.
Last year, the harvest and income of Wanmiao Village were not sent to the Xie family, but were pocketed by every household.
Since Wanmiao Village mainly grows medicinal herbs, there are many merchants coming and going in the market, so Jiang's carriage was not conspicuous when it entered the market.
Mrs. Jiang and Mother Yuan looked at the market in Wanmiao Village and were shocked that this place did not look like a village. What was the difference between this and a market in a town?
I also understand better why the Xie family is highly regarded by the government. If Wanmiao Village can be so prosperous, how rich must the Xie family be?
"I had already had a general understanding of Wanmiao Village, but when I arrived, I realized I had underestimated the Xie family." Jiang couldn't help but feel excited. "With such prosperity, filling the hole in the Marquisate won't take five or six years. It'll only take two or three at most."
"Yes, a village in a mountain valley is more lively than the city where the Qin family's hometown is in East Zhejiang." Mother Yuan also echoed.
Jiang's face was full of smiles, and even her back straightened: "Xie Rongying is still somewhat useful."
"The young lady is so wealthy with just a little bit of money. It's really hard to imagine what her dowry is." Mother Yuan said with a smile.
Jiang raised her eyebrows and suddenly felt regretful for having someone inform the prince of Madam Xue's death. Since Xie Rongying could make such a big mistake just by taking something, if Xie Rongying were still alive, and if she could coax Xie Rongying and let a little bit of money slip through her fingers, wouldn't the Marquis' Mansion be better off?
"What a pity." Jiang sighed.
"What a pity?" asked Yuan's mother.
Jiang shook the handkerchief in her hand, leaned on the table, and said, "I shouldn't have gotten rid of Xie Rongying like that. I was petty after all, thinking that Xie Rongying was useless and should be gotten rid of. If Xie Rongying had stayed in the Marquis' Mansion, she would always think about herself. As Junyi's legal wife, she must have children. Once a woman has children, she will consider everything for the children. For the sake of her own flesh and blood, she will find ways to make Junyi inherit the title."
"So, when she's planning for her own flesh and blood, isn't the Yongyi Marquisate the winner?" Jiang's face was filled with regret. "I should have considered the overall situation. Sigh."
When Mother Yuan heard this, she thought it made sense. However, the incident had already happened, so she comforted her, "Madam, you can't think that way. The Young Madam is a vicious evil spirit. Think about how much trouble has happened in the Marquisate since she married him. Only without Yongyi can the Marquisate be safe and secure. Anyway, we now have a way to fill the hole."
"You're right. We shouldn't have both. Xie Rongying is indeed an anomaly." After hearing what Yuan Mama said, Jiang no longer hesitated. She lifted the curtain and asked, "Are we almost at our destination?"
"It should be here soon." said Yuan's mother.
"Have a good rest tonight, and then go to the place where the person in charge of Wanmiao Village is tomorrow." Jiang was in a very good mood.
The carriage was driving in the market and passed by a tea stall.
Xie Ting, who was sitting at the tea stall, was wearing a bamboo hat and his eyes were fixed on the carriage that was slowly moving away.
The young man sitting next to him asked, "Young Master, is the person the young lady was talking about in that carriage?"
"Yeah." Xie Ting thought about Xie Rongying's arrangement, raised his chin, stared at the young man on his left with a smile, and said, "Chu Yue, don't worry, I will make sure that the person who killed your father will not have a good end."
Chu Yue sighed and said, "We still have to be careful. They say a strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake. Young Master, you can't get into any trouble. Otherwise, how can I explain to the eldest and fourth masters?"
Xie Ting smiled and said, "I told you my elder sister has already made all the arrangements. Besides, who said I was going to suppress those local tyrants?" He then looked in the direction where the horse ranch had just left and said, "Didn't I tell you that someone will naturally deal with those local tyrants?"
Chu Yue frowned.
"The Yongyi Marquis' Mansion." Xie Ting sneered, "How could the powerful Yongyi Marquis' Mansion be afraid of those local tyrants?"
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