They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

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 she still needed to see how things went.

If it's only a hundred acres or less, then it's not worth it.

If there are many, then she wants them.

"Tell me more about it."

"Yes," Qin Qing, the old woman, had overheard her conversation with that person, which was why she asked the question. Her interest meant that what she said was correct.

"As I mentioned before, the Zhen family needed money, so they sold off a manor and the servants there. That's the manor I'm referring to. It's quite large, with many houses and courtyards, all very well maintained. It has 620 mu of fertile land, over 200 mu of forest, and over 200 mu of farmland. After we servants were sold, we still have to move things, so the manor is probably still unsold. If you're interested, Madam, you can give it a try."

Xu Zhichun quickly did a quick mental calculation and estimated that she could get it for six or seven thousand taels of silver, which she didn't lack.

However, this is still a considerable sum of money; most families might not be able to come up with that much cash all at once. Selling this manor won't be easy either.

Xu Zhichun became more and more tempted. "In that case, I'll go take a look tomorrow. You come with me, just don't show your face in front of the Zhen family."

"Yes, ma'am."

Granny Qin was grateful. She really didn't want to show her face in front of the Zhen family, especially the Zhen family patriarch and sir or the young masters and stewards. It was too embarrassing.

Granny Qin Qing added, "Madam, please don't be offended. People are biased and might look down on you. Why don't you invite the Second Master to come along? He is a student of the Imperial Academy, and others will respect him to some extent and dare not underestimate him."

"Ok?"

Why don't you bring Mingxuan along? That's not impossible. You can take three days off.

Xu Zhichun was not such a pedantic person. Although she valued Mingxuan's studies and supported them very much, she did not think that taking a few days off would affect his ability to pass the imperial examinations.

Although Mingxuan is young, he is a student of the Imperial Academy and has a background in the county school. In addition, he is not inferior to Mingxuan. Even if the combination of the two of them is lacking, it is enough to serve as a model for the school.

"Granny is right. We'll set off early tomorrow morning and pick up Mingxuan from the county school on the way."

If it were before, she would definitely have brought Chunfen along.

The presence of the Spring Equinox brings a great sense of peace of mind.

Chunfen also loves to go out. A trip to the city makes her extremely happy. If it were to go to a neighboring county, she would probably be even happier.

Pity.
That afternoon, when Zeng Xiaoyan and the others came over to make konjac tofu, Xu Zhichun mentioned this matter. Zeng Xiaoyan laughed and said, "Sister-in-law Zhichun is going to Qingyang County to buy a farm? That's wonderful! Congratulations! Let Mingliang drive the carriage, and we'll go with Sister-in-law Zhichun!"

Her husband can drive an oxcart, so he certainly can drive a mule cart or a donkey cart too.

Although you can hire a car and driver directly, which driver can you rely on as much as your own?

Xu Zhichun smiled and said, "That's what I was planning too. I'll have to trouble Aunt Zhu'er for the next two or three days. I'll have Xiao An drive her to town. The ice jelly is getting cold today, so I'll talk to Manager Tang tomorrow and we'll stop selling it for now. We'll resume next year when the weather is warmer. If Aunt Zhu'er is too busy, she can hire some of the hardworking and honest women in the village to help out. Just don't let them go to the backyard. Anyone who doesn't listen shouldn't come the next day. Muxiang is clever; she'll keep an eye on people. When I'm not around, I'll also ask Aunt Zhu'er to look after Muxiang."

Aunt Zhu nodded: "Okay, you can go without worry. I'll take good care of things at home."

Muxiang overheard this and leaned closer, saying, "Madam, I can take care of myself. I don't need anyone to take care of me, really."

Everyone laughed. Xu Zhichun found it amusing too, and joked, "Then tell me, how do you take care of yourself?"

Mu Xiang: "Clean everything 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 laughed, saying, "This child is indeed very clever."

Xu Zhichun was somewhat satisfied and nodded with a smile, "Then you must remember this: no unrelated outsiders are allowed to come in. If anyone dares to barge in, shout for help."

"Ok!"

Xu Zhichun wasn't afraid of anything else, and no one dared to force their way in, but she was afraid of Zhang and Bai. Fortunately, Muxiang was truly clever, not only in her actions but also in her personality. Although she was only eleven years old, it was unlikely that Zhang and Bai could deceive her.

They set off early the next morning, with Yang Xiaoan and Aunt Zhu'er going together. Once they arrived in the city, Xu Zhichun and the others would hire a mule cart.

On the way, they first detoured to the county school to pick up Liang Mingxuan, a young student.

The young scholar will be the face of the family and the pillar of the household in the coming days.

He is both steady and has the temperament of a scholar, as well as the ability of a scholar. Xu Zhichun has great confidence in him.

Fortunately, Granny Qin Qing reminded her that it would be better for her to go out with the young scholar than to go out alone.

Upon hearing that his sister-in-law was going to take him to buy a manor in a neighboring county, Liang Mingxuan didn't hesitate to ask for leave. What was a few days' leave to the county school teachers' star pupil? They readily granted it.

Moreover, as one of the first lucky people to taste sweet potatoes and potatoes, the gentlemen should give Xu Zhichun some face.

They understand the principle of "he who eats another's food is bound to him," but steamed sweet potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, chicken and potato stew, and hot and sour shredded potatoes are truly delicious.

Granny Qin was completely stunned when she saw the "Second Master" of the house.
This, this, this—it looks about the same age as Mu Xiang, still a child.

Granny Qin Qing was so startled that she forgot to bow and greet her.

As Xu Zhichun introduced the two to each other with a smile, Qin Qing, the old woman, seemed to wake from a dream and hurriedly greeted him, saying, "Greetings, Second Master."

Liang Mingxuan was also taken aback for a moment, then nodded to Granny Qin Qing: "Granny, no need for such formalities." When he turned to look at Xu Zhichun, Liang Mingxuan was quite happy: "It's so good that my sister-in-law has someone to keep her company at home. Granny Qin Qing, you must take good care of her."

Qin Qing, the old nanny, smiled and said, "Second Master, rest assured, this old servant will take good care of Madam."

After entering the city and parting ways, Xu Zhichun and his group hired a mule cart and headed to Hekou Town in Qingyang County.

The two counties are adjacent, and it took a little over an hour and a half to reach Qingyang County.

This matter definitely couldn't be completed in 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, and tied the mule behind the inn, paying the inn's staff to look after it.

Granny Qin Qing smiled and said, "Madam, this old servant will go and inquire whether the estate has been sold."

"Yes, Granny, go and come back soon. If it's inconvenient, then forget it."

“This old servant has lived in Qingyang County for most of his life, so I know where to get this kind of information. Please rest assured, Madam.”