Chapter 112: Playing with the Grandson
Chapter 112: Playing with the Grandson
"Farms and farms are of interest to every farmer, and I am no exception."
Lin Ting didn't beat around the bush and directly expressed his thoughts.
While Qu Yuanxun was thinking, he unconsciously turned his head to look at Lin Lin, and then said.
"I have already written a list of the Wang family's confiscated properties and submitted it to the Minzhou prefect.
Some wealthy families in Wenzhu County also want to get a piece of these industries. Perhaps you don't know, Madam Lin, that the confiscated land is sold by the government at half the market price."
Qu Yuanxun told Lin Ting the truth out of friendship, and also reminded her that many people wanted these farms, so if she wanted them, she should act as quickly as possible.
"Half price? Isn't that only five taels of silver for one acre of land?"
Lin Ting was immediately excited. If this was the case, she could buy a lot of land.
"Yes, the Wang family owns a Ningjiang Manor, not far from the lower reaches of the Ningjiang River, and only ten miles away from your Wushan Village. You might consider this manor."
Ningjiang Zhuanglin heard that when she was pregnant and hungry, she once followed Yang Xiuxiu to the mountains to pick wild fruits. She had seen that place before, and it was really a huge field.
When they went there, the rice was golden. Yang Xiuxiu even sighed that it would be great if all the rice in the farm belonged to their family. They wouldn't have to worry about having no food to eat.
"Ningjiang Manor, how many acres of land are there?"
Lin Ting greeted first, then counted the money he had to see if he could buy the farm.
"Excluding some of the marginal areas, the total area of Ningjiang Manor recorded is 200 mu."
There are two hundred acres in the records, which means that there are still some corners that are not recorded. In this way, Lin Ting feels it is more cost-effective.
"Master Qu, can you sell Ningjiang Manor to me? How about we complete the formalities today?"
Lin Ting was really tempted by this manor. The manor was good, had convenient water, and happened to be in the hands of the government, so it was cheap to buy. The silver Lin Ting had was just enough to buy it.
She felt that Ningjiang Manor was specially prepared for her. It was simply the perfect time, place, and people...
"Sure, just come with me to the county government office to handle the formalities."
After saying that, he glanced at Lin Lin unconsciously again, and then introduced her to Lin Ting.
"Actually, there are a few smaller farms. Madam Lin, would you like to consider them again? For example, Puzhuang and Daniuzhuang. Although these are only a few dozen acres, they are not very small."
Qu Yuanxun meant something. Even if Lin Ting didn't buy these farms, Lin Lin could buy them. Having more properties would only bring benefits, not disadvantages.
Sure enough, after hearing what Qu Yuanxun said, Lin Lin took the initiative to ask him.
"Master Qu, can you tell me about these two Zhuangzi?"
Lin Ting also wanted to listen. Although her budget could only buy Ningjiang Manor and she had to leave some money for building a house, she strongly supported Lin Lin buying some land.
This is an asset that will truly appreciate in value. Moreover, if you rent it out to others to grow, you can harvest half of the crops. Even if you encounter a natural disaster, you don't have to worry about having no food to eat.
When Lin Lin asked questions, Qu Yuanxun's tone of voice became much stronger, but none of the three seemed to notice this.
"This Puzhuang has a better location than Daniuzhuang, and the soil is better. Besides, it only has 60 mu, making it easier to manage and rent."
Sixty acres, five taels of silver per acre, that's three hundred taels. Lin Lin just paid back more than one hundred taels to Lin Ting, so she still has more than seven hundred taels.
She lives alone now and doesn't spend much money.
"Lin Ting, what do you think?"
Lin Ting touched his chin and nodded, "Sister, you can start."
In this way, the two men took out the silver needed to buy the farm and deposited the remaining silver in the bank.
Just like last time, Lin Ting exchanged a lot of small change and took it home in the evening to pay his workers.
When I arrived at the county government office, I saw the chief clerk sorting out the land documents and the land name change documents. Fortunately, the Dongxia Kingdom allowed women to have assets in their names, and these were all their own.
Lin Ting spent one thousand taels of silver to buy the 200-acre Ningjiang Manor.
Lin Lin also bought 60 mu of Puzhuang for 300 taels of silver, registered it with the government, and went through formal channels.
"Lin Ting, we will also have our own land in the future. Thank you!"
Lin Lin suddenly became emotional and hugged Lin Ting excitedly.
Life was getting better and better, and Lin Lin was also getting better and better. She had fields and land, a teahouse in the county, and money on her. All of this was because Lin Ting had brought her along the way.
"Sister, the feeling of being a rich woman is so pleasant, even the air feels good."
Lin Lin laughed at Lin Ting, saying that her younger sister sometimes seemed very mature, and sometimes seemed heartless.
When Lin Ting turned around, he found that Shen Wanyi was gone.
She frowned and looked around the chief clerk's archives room, but didn't see Shen Wanyi.
"Where's Xiaobao?"
The two were so busy having fun that they didn't even notice Shen Wanyi.
Qu Yuanxun also looked down. He was the one who had just brought Shen Wanyi in. He put her down and she went to play by herself.
"Don't worry, Madam Lin. This is the county government office. Wanyi will be fine."
Having said that, Shen Wanyi had just been injured and she was still frightened.
When I went out, I saw Mrs. Qu holding Shen Wanyi and sitting on a stool in the yard, and she was also giving her some cakes.
There were more than a dozen kinds of food on the stone table in front of him. Even if Shen Wanyi turned into a pig, he couldn't finish eating so many.
She was also sitting on Mrs. Qu's lap. The old and the child were talking about something, but they were laughing happily.
Lin Ting, Lin Lin and Qu Yuanxun all saw this scene.
It is the wish of every elderly person to play with grandchildren and enjoy the happiness of family.
"Xiaobao, how could you let Madam Qu hold you? She's not in good health."
Lin Ting wanted to pick up Shen Wanyi, but was dodged by Madam Qu.
"Who said I'm not in good health? It's just my face that's not healthy, not my limbs. Besides, Xiaobao is so small, I can hold him."
Shen Wanyi also smiled and snuggled into Madam Qu's arms, with pastry crumbs still on her round little face.
"Grandma Qu's cakes are the most delicious, and her clothes are so soft, just like the clouds in the sky."
"Hehehe... How come Xiaobao is so good at talking? Grandma Qu's heart is about to melt because of you."
Just one sentence made Old Lady Qu laugh. Now she can make all kinds of expressions and no longer has a cold face.
Moreover, she and Xiaoju originally wanted to bring freshly made pastries to Qu Yuanxun, but they never expected to meet Qu Yuanxun walking in with Shen Wanyi and Lin Ting, the two sisters.
Especially when seeing Qu Yuanxun holding Shen Wanyi, the little three-year-old was held in Qu Yuanxun's arms with one hand.
Shen Wanyi's two little hands were tightly holding his collar, just like a father and daughter.
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