These buildings blended together ingeniously, creating a harmonious whole. This made Shen Jia'an feel that something was amiss, and he became interested in the owner of the Wutong Garden.
Such a person must be quite capable. He runs such a successful business in a small, unknown county town. How could an ordinary person do that?
The key point is that many of the items inside are not available in the capital.
This made him even more curious about the identity of the owner of the Wutong Garden.
On the other side, as soon as Youqing arrived at her own courtyard in Wutong Garden, Jiang Baiqing, the head manager of Wutong Garden, came over.
“Master, we had some rather special guests yesterday.”
"who?"
"Magistrate Shen of Sanbo County and his wife have arrived with several children."
While Youqing initially decided to buy land near Sanbo County based on the principle of proximity to Taohua Village, that wasn't the only reason.
She inquired about the magistrate of Sanbo County, and generally speaking, he was a decent person. In terms of family background, Youqing felt that he could be considered a role model for this era.
A person who achieves success and fame but doesn't take a concubine is generally of good character.
Youqing felt the time was about right.
On the morning of the second day after Shen Jia'an arrived at Wutong Garden, he was planning to visit the music room. He had heard that the musician there was quite good at playing the qin, but before he even set off, his attendant came over and said, "Sir, the head manager has come to ask if you have time. Their owner would like to invite you for a chat."
Shen Jia'an was naturally curious about the owner behind Wutong Garden, so he agreed.
At noon, Youqing invited Shen Jiaan to lunch. When Shen Jiaan saw Youqing's age, he was shocked. Although he had met some young and promising people, he couldn't help but sigh that "heroes emerge from among the young" because so young people could manage such a business.
"My name is You Qing. I was away on business these past few days and only just returned to learn that you are at the Wutong Garden. Please forgive me for any shortcomings in my hospitality."
Shen Jia'an smiled and said, "Young Master You is so young yet he has managed such a large fortune. It is quite remarkable. It is understandable that you are busy. Your Wutong Garden is very thoughtful and considerate. There is no way you have been neglected in your hospitality."
Youqing smiled and said, "Thank you for your kindness, sir."
With more interaction with people lately, Youqing has become increasingly eloquent, and when she chats with Shen Jiaan, she makes Shen Jiaan more and more enthusiastic.
Youqing's many novel ideas come from the future, and even the slightest hint of them in her words can make Shen Jiaan feel that she is different from others.
Shen Jia'an increasingly felt that You Qing was no ordinary person; such insight could not be cultivated in an ordinary family.
"Judging from your words and actions, you seem to be a scholar. Why haven't you taken the imperial examinations?"
With her talent and comprehension, she could probably go far in the imperial examinations. Such a person, as an official, could bring blessings to the people of the region.
Youqing said, "You flatter me, sir. I have only read a few books. The path of the imperial examination is too long and I am afraid I do not have the ability."
Shen Jia'an naturally didn't believe it, assuming that she had some unspeakable secret, and didn't continue the topic.
"By the way, having said so much, may I ask what brings you to see me, young master?"
"I have a business deal I'd like to do with you, sir. I wonder if you'd be interested?"
Buying and selling?
Shen Jia'an's eyelids twitched: "Young Master You, although I am of low rank and have little influence, there are some things I will not do."
Although he admired Youqing's talent at a young age, he would not do anything that violated his principles.
Youqing chuckled: "My lord, you misunderstand. This deal is not between me and you, but between me and the entire Sanbo County."
Shen Jia'an became somewhat interested: "What do you mean by that?"
"You were newly appointed last year, weren't you, sir?"
This is not hard to know. Just ask around in Sanbo County. While not every ordinary person knows, the vast majority do know that he only took office last year.
"right."
"You all know what's going on with the farmland in Sanbo County. Agricultural output isn't increasing, so tax revenue is low. You all know what will happen if this continues."
Shen Jia'an naturally knew that without tax revenue, Sanbo County didn't have any special products, and over time, he might not be able to leave.
"You have also seen my flower field. Actually, when I first planned this flower field, I just wanted to use my family's recipe to make some rouge and face powder, as well as some skin care products. However, the flower field was so beautiful that I couldn't help but plan this estate. Later, it gradually became the Wutong Flower Garden we see today."
I really don't know Shen Jia'an.
Youqing continued, "The farmland here is not suitable for cultivation, but after fertilizing and improving the soil, it is very suitable for growing flowers."
Shen Jia'an understood what he meant. Only a portion of Sanbo County had arable land; the rest was mostly barren land that could be cultivated, but the yields were worrisome.
Although Shen Jia'an had never seen this flower field in person, he knew that only a portion of it was arable land with very low yields, and most of it was wasteland. If she hadn't bought it, he probably would never have bought it in his lifetime.
But now, this person has really put a lot of fun to this land.
Shen Jia'an wanted to know more about one question: "What kind of fertilizer did you use?"
Youqing: "Does Your Excellency intend to improve the soil in the farmland of Sanbo County?"
Shen Jia'an did indeed have this intention.
"As the magistrate of Sanbo County, there is only so much I can do, but there is also a lot I can do. If your fertilizer can improve the soil of the farmland, that would naturally be a good thing."
Instead of asking whether fertilizer could improve farmland soil, Youqing asked, "If it really can improve farmland soil, what value does it bring me?"
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