Chapter 262 Going to Qingyang County
Qingyang County and Qingshan County are adjacent to each other, and travel between Qingshan County and the provincial capital is actually very convenient.
Xu Zhichun was somewhat tempted, but it still depended on the actual situation.
If it is only a few hundred acres or less, it is not cost-effective.
If it's a lot, then she wants it.
"Tell me more about it."
"Yes," Nanny Qin Qing also heard what she said to that person, so she asked. Since she was interested, it meant that what she said was right.
"I told you before that the Zhen family needed money, so they sold a farm and its servants. I'm talking about that farm. It's quite large, with many houses and courtyards, all in excellent repair. There are 620 acres of fertile farmland, over 200 acres of forest, and over 200 acres of land. After we servants are sold, we'll need to move our belongings, so the farm is probably still unsold. If you're interested, Madam, you can give it a try."
Xu Zhichun quickly did a rough calculation in her mind and estimated that she could get it for six or seven thousand taels of silver, which she had enough.
However, this was a considerable sum of money, and not everyone could come up with that much cash all at once. Selling the manor would certainly not be easy.
The more Xu Zhichun thought about it, the more excited he became. "In that case, I'll go take a look tomorrow. You come with me. Just don't show up in front of the Zhen family."
"Yes, ma'am."
Nanny Qin Qing was grateful. She really didn't want to show up in front of the Zhen family at all, especially Master and Mrs. Zhen or the young masters and housekeepers of the Zhen family. It would be too embarrassing.
Nanny Qin Qing continued, "Madam, please don't blame me. People are biased and might look down on you. Why don't you ask the Second Master to come along? The Second Master is a student, so others will respect him to some extent and won't look down on him."
"Um?"
Can you take Mingxuan with you? It's not impossible. Taking three days off is fine.
Xu Zhichun is not such a pedantic person. Although she values Mingxuan's studies and supports him very much, she does not think that taking a few days off will affect his chances of passing the imperial examinations.
Although Mingxuan is young, he is a student and has a background in county school. He is also not as good as me. Even if the combination of the two has some shortcomings, it is enough to be the face of the team.
"Mammy is right. We will set off early tomorrow morning and pick up Mingxuan from the county school."
If it were before, she would of course take Chunfen with her.
The presence of the Spring Equinox can make people feel much more at ease.
Chunfen also likes to go out very much. She is very happy when she goes to the city. If she goes to the neighboring county, she will be even happier.
What a pity.
That afternoon, when Zeng Xiaoyan and the others came over to make konjac tofu, Xu Zhichun mentioned this matter. Zeng Xiaoyan smiled and said, "Sister Zhichun is going to Qingyang County to buy a farm? That's great! Congratulations! Let Mingliang drive the car, and we will go with Sister Zhichun!"
Her man can drive an ox cart, and he certainly can drive a mule cart and a donkey cart as well.
Although you can directly hire a car and a driver, how can a driver be as reliable as your own people?
Xu Zhichun also laughed, "That's what I was planning. Aunt Zhu'er will have to work hard for the next two or three days. Let Xiao'an drive the carriage to take Aunt Zhu to the city. The ice jelly is cold today. Tomorrow I will tell Shopkeeper Tang that we won't sell it for now. We will sell it when the weather warms up next year. Aunt Zhu'er is too busy, so you can hire some good and honest sisters and aunts from the village to help out. Just don't let them go to the backyard. Anyone who doesn't obey will not be allowed to come in the next day. Muxiang is smart and she will keep an eye on people. When I'm not around, please help take care of Muxiang, Aunt Zhu'er."
Aunt Zhuer nodded: "Okay, you can go without worry, I will take good care of the family."
Mu Xiang heard this and came over to say, "Madam, I can take care of myself. I don't need anyone to take care of me, really."
Everyone laughed when they heard it.
Xu Zhichun also found it funny and jokingly asked, "Then tell me, how do you take care of yourself?"
Muxiang: "Clean the house inside and out, feed the chickens and pigs, look after the vegetable garden, keep an eye on the house, and don't let any unrelated outsiders in."
Everyone was delighted to hear this and said, "This child is really smart."
Xu Zhichun was also somewhat satisfied. He nodded and smiled, "Then you must remember this: no unrelated outsiders are allowed in. If anyone dares to intrude, you must shout for help."
"Um!"
Xu Zhichun was not afraid of anything else, and no one else dared to break in by force, but he was afraid of Zhang and Bai and the others. Fortunately, Muxiang was really smart. Not only was she smart in her work, but she was also smart in her personality. Although she was only eleven years old, it was unlikely that Zhang and Bai and the others would be able to deceive her.
They set out early the next morning, with Yang Xiaoan and Aunt Zhuer coming along. When they arrived in the city, Xu Zhichun and the others would go and hire a mule cart.
On the way, he first turned to the county school to pick up the young student Liang Mingxuan.
The little boy will be the face of the family and the pillar of the family in the following journey.
He is steady, has the temperament and ability of a scholar, and Xu Zhichun has great confidence in him.
Fortunately, Nanny Qin Qing reminded her that it would be better for her to bring the little boy with her than to go alone.
When Liang Mingxuan heard that his sister-in-law was taking him to a neighboring county to buy a manor, he asked for leave without hesitation. What was the big deal about the county school teachers' prized student asking for three or four days off? They generously agreed.
Moreover, as one of the first lucky people to taste sweet potatoes and potatoes, the gentlemen had to give Xu Zhichun some face.
They understand the principle of being grateful for the food that one has eaten, but steamed sweet potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, potato chicken nuggets, and spicy and sour potato shreds are really delicious.
When Nanny Qin Qing saw the "Second Master" at home, she was completely stunned.
This, this, this - it looks about the same age as Muxiang, still a child.
Nanny Qin Qing was so shocked that she forgot to greet him.
When Xu Zhichun introduced the two people to each other with a smile, Nanny Qin Qing finally woke up from her dream and hurriedly greeted them: "Greetings, Second Master."
Liang Mingxuan was also stunned for a moment, then nodded to Nanny Qin Qing: "No need to be so polite, Nanny." When he turned to look at Xu Zhichun, Liang Mingxuan was very happy, "It's great that sister-in-law has someone to accompany her at home. Nanny Qin Qing, you must take good care of her."
Nanny Qin Qing smiled and said, "Don't worry, Second Master. I will take good care of you."
After entering the city, Xu Zhichun and his companions hired a mule cart and headed to Hekou Town, Qingyang County.
The two counties are adjacent to each other, and it took more than an hour and a half to reach Qingyang County.
This task certainly could not be accomplished within one day. Fortunately, Hekou Town was right next to Qingyang County, so they went to the county town first, asked for three guest rooms to settle down, tied the mule behind the inn, and paid the innkeepers to look after it.
Nanny Qin Qing smiled and said, "Madam, I'll go and ask around to see if the farm has been sold."
"Well, Ma'am, go early and come back early. If it's inconvenient, forget it."
"After all, I have lived in Qingyang County for most of my life. I know where to get this little bit of information. Madam, don't worry."
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