Duan Yunchi trusts Gu Xinran unconditionally. In his heart, his cousin is a god who can fight bandits and save people. She can even control Ming Zhan's poison. She is simply omnipotent.
Once the account books were collected and he was no longer bothered by mundane affairs, the energetic Mr. Duan came online.
Enthusiasticly introduce the properties and shops you are about to view.
The first stop was a large house with five courtyards. As soon as they got off the carriage, what caught their eyes was the magnificent front door with carved beams and painted rafters, which was comparable to the Duan House where they were temporarily staying.
After the tour, everyone was dazzled. Grandpa Gu and Grandma Gu had never seen such a high-end, elegant and classy house. They kept exclaiming in amazement and it was obvious that they liked it very much.
Mother Gu took Tingting and Xuanxuan through the corridors and pavilions without a trace of surprise, as if she was destined to live in such a house and lead a good life, with a smile on her face.
The main courtyard has a small garden with side rooms, a pavilion with big trees, stone tables and chairs, as well as a rockery and lotus pond. Although it is relatively bleak in winter, you can imagine the beautiful scenery of flowers in spring, the moon in autumn, cool breeze in summer and snow in winter.
Another advantage of this place is that it is close to the provincial school, making it convenient for Xuanxuan to go to school.
I don’t know what happened to Li Daru. It’s a pity that Jinzhou City was pacified too late. Otherwise, there might be another good academy here.
Gu Xinran was very satisfied and asked about the previous owner of the house. Duan Yunchi introduced that this was the private residence of the former governor Wang Kui. It was the best one among all the confiscated properties and also the most expensive one, priced at 12,000 taels.
Gu Xinran took it without hesitation, planning to make it her future home.
It is so spacious that even if the eldest brother and the younger brother get married and have more children in the future, there will be enough space for them to live. Although it is still a long way off, they may not necessarily be confined to this city, but it is always right to plan for the long term.
This mansion is not far from the three-courtyard house given by my uncle. Both are in the wealthy South City District, so I might as well go and visit it.
The five-courtyard house is grand and elegant, while the three-courtyard house is exquisite and beautiful. When you are in it, you will feel a warm and elegant feeling, which is pleasing to the eye.
Duan Yunchi also took them to see a few relatively smaller and less impressive houses that were a bit far away from South City.
Gu Xinran chose two with larger areas, thinking that if he wanted to do something in the future, they would be good to use as workshops, so he asked for 10,000 taels of silver.
Then, he picked out two good shops on the main street and connected them to the shop given by his uncle. They were all private properties of the previous prefect, and they cost another ten thousand taels.
Seeing that Gu Xinran was buying houses and shops like picking cabbages, the three elders began to worry, worried that there was not enough money, but they didn't know that the nouveau riche Gu Xinran was enjoying the happiness of spending money like water at this moment.
She finally released the frustration of having money but nowhere to spend it today, and she still felt that what she bought was not enough. She wanted to be an ancient version of a landlady, lying down every day with endless money flowing into her pocket.
In order not to worry the elders, I had to stop for the time being, secretly planning in my mind to buy some more.
When lunch time came, Duan Yunchi took them to Xiangyuan Building in Jinzhou Prefecture. The style of this building was the same as that of Xiangyuan Building in Dafeng County, but it was more luxurious.
Several people went up to the host's private room on the third floor. While waiting for the dishes to be served, Duan Yunchi looked at Gu's mother and was inspired.
"Aunt, you are extremely precious to my father! The restaurant he opened is called Xiangyuanlou, the bank is called Xiangyuan Bank, and there are some other businesses, all named after Xiangyuan. The "Yuan" here is the "Yuan" in your name.
He often told me about the happy times you two had eating, drinking and having fun when you were young, saying that you two were the closest, that you pleaded for him when he got into trouble, and even took the blame for him, and that he was the best sister in the world.
I also received fewer beatings because I had a face like yours. You are the lucky star for my father and me.
My dad must be overjoyed to know you're okay."
The father that Duan Yunchi mentioned was so happy that he was going crazy was rushing to Jinzhou under the pretext of escorting food and fodder for the army. In his heart and eyes, all he had in mind was his once gentle, well-behaved and obedient sister.
After hearing this, Mother Gu felt warm in her heart and her eyes were tearful. She never thought that after eighteen years, her family still missed her.
Touched, he said, "That's great. It's a pity that I can't remember it. I really hope to recover my memory soon and remember the happy times we had."
Duan Yunchi was secretly pleased to see his aunt mentioning his father's kindness. He knew his father couldn't be outdone by his uncle. It was good for his son to make his presence felt when his father was away. He would have to show his gratitude to his father next time he saw him.
She continued obediently: "You will remember it sooner or later. It's okay if you can't remember it. You will always be my favorite aunt."
Grandpa Gu and Grandma Gu were also touched by Duan Yunchi's father's behavior, and were relieved that Taoyuan had such a good family.
While we were talking, the dishes started to be served. The taste was as good as always, especially after filtering through the name of the restaurant, it seemed even more delicious. Everyone was very satisfied with the meal.
After eating, Tingting dozed off, Grandma Gu also felt a little weak, and Xuanxuan wanted to go back to review his lessons and practice calligraphy.
The village we want to visit in the afternoon is a bit far away. It takes an hour to get there from the south city gate, so there is no need to go there with a large group.
Duan Yunchi set off with Gu Xinran, Grandpa Gu, and two servants.
After leaving the South City Gate, the prosperous scene is no longer there. There are many refugees on the road, dragging their families to Yunzhou.
They were once one of them, and Grandpa Gu felt that the current stable life was precious.
An hour later, we arrived at our destination.
The estate covers a total area of more than 500 acres, including more than 300 acres of paddy fields and about 100 acres of dry land. There is also an ordinary courtyard with two entrances, two rows of side houses, and complete facilities and equipment.
The village is backed by two small hills and has a stream flowing through it. It has an excellent geographical location.
Grandpa Gu felt very familiar when he saw the cabbages and radishes in the fields. His heart was excited when he looked at the vast tracts of fertile land. He imagined the scene of a bountiful harvest in the fields, and his face was smiling like a chrysanthemum.
Gu Xinran was also happy. The Chinese New Year was coming in a few days. After the Chinese New Year, as soon as spring came, she could start her farming plan. If the space grain seeds could also produce high yields, then these lands would not be enough for her to farm.
Looking around, he found two small hills at the back that were also good for growing fruit trees and herbs. He asked Duan Yunchi, "Are those hills owned by someone? Can they be bought or sold?"
Duan Yunchi glanced at the small hill covered with trees. He saw nothing special and said calmly, "This kind of rocky mountain has shallow soil and poor soil, which is useless. Look at the sparse trees."
However, it is a pity that this is a good location. The shallow soil is not suitable for planting fruit trees and herbs. I can only shake my head and give up.
Grandpa Zhuangzi liked it and it suited his taste, so he decided to buy it. The asking price was 5,100 taels, which was really cheap compared to the houses and shops in the capital.
After his family's problems were resolved, Gu Xinran began to worry about where the villagers would go. "Brother Yunchi, where are you planning to relocate the Qingshan villagers? Are there any suitable villages nearby?"
Duan Yunchi took out a simple village distribution map, looked at it for a long time, shook his head and replied, "There are no villages around here, only manors. Even if there were villages, this good location on the outskirts of the city is overcrowded and people can't settle in. However, there are ways to let them live here."
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