Space Farming: Traveling through Ancient Times to Do Business

After a brief thought, Mrs. Wang quoted a price to Jiang Xue: "For the other four, you can just give me seventy taels. But for Zhong Ziqi! Oh! You'd better make your own offer!" She didn't know how to offer the price. She had raised this man for nearly a year. She would not be willing to give him away if the offer was too low, but she was afraid that the other party would have objections if the offer was too high.

Jiang Xue knew that this man must be expensive, after all, he was worth a lot of money, so she quoted a price: "One hundred taels, what do you think?"

Mrs. Wang had never expected it to be so high, and quickly shook her head and said, "Miss, I see that you have a kind heart, so eighty taels is enough."

Zhong Ziqi did not expect the other party's offer to be so high, and was a little surprised. At this moment, he felt that the girl in front of him was extraordinary, and perhaps by following her, he could really achieve something.

At that time, Zhong Ziqi had no idea that he would be grateful for the decision he made several years later. Of course, this is all a story for later.

Jiang Xue shook her head: "No, I think he is worth it." She felt that since she had already asked for the price, one hundred taels was one hundred taels, and there was no need to bargain further. The man in front of her was worth the price.

Seeing that the other party rejected her kindness, Wang Pozi changed her mind and pointed to a girl in the corner: "Then how about I give you another maid? This maid is trained and knows some martial arts, but she is loyal. These people are life-long contracts, so you can rest assured."

Hearing this, Jiang Xue looked up at the girl in the corner. She didn't look like she was born in a poor family, but rather from a wealthy family. She was a little puzzled as to how she could have fallen to this point.

Seeing the other party's puzzled face, Wang Pozi hurriedly said: "This girl's name is Chen Yuxi. She seems to have gone through hardships. I rescued her in the mountains before. After she woke up, she volunteered to sell herself to me. I felt sorry for her and agreed. I think this girl has a kind heart, so I feel relieved to leave her to you."

Jiang Xue nodded and said, "Okay, I'll choose her."

The accountant next to Mrs. Wang used his abacus to quote the price, "My lady, the 160 taels just now plus the 170 taels now make a total of 330 taels. Do you think this is correct?"

After Jiang Xue confirmed that the amount was correct, she looked at Jiang Chen's position and said, "Ah Chen, please settle the bill."

Jiang Chen nodded, opened the box in his arms and counted, took out 336 taels, walked to Mrs. Wang and handed it over. Mrs. Wang took the silver and handed it to the accountant next to her, and then took the death deed that had been prepared long ago from the accountant and handed it to Jiang Chen.

"It is your blessing to follow this girl. You must do your best to assist her. She will certainly not treat you unfairly. You must not do anything that will make the master unhappy." Seeing that the task had been accomplished, Mrs. Wang spoke loudly to the people in front of her.

"Mrs. Wang, do you have a bigger house?" Jiang Xue thought that so many people would not be able to live here, and the backyard of the dock could not accommodate many people. It would be more convenient to buy a house, and she would not have to rush back on the same day when she went to the city.

Mrs. Wang was a little surprised. She saw that the girl was dressed in ordinary clothes and did not look like she came from a wealthy family. Although she had a good temperament, she had spent a lot of money.

Then she thought, maybe she was worrying too much. This person must be a lady from a wealthy family who came out to gain experience. Thinking of this, she quickly picked up the notebook beside her and started looking through it.

After flipping through half of the pages, Mrs. Wang thought for a while and decided to ask the other party what kind of location they wanted.

"Girl, what kind of house do you want? The center of town might be a bit more expensive, but the prices on both sides of town are not that expensive. The cheapest is near the pier."

Jiang Xue didn't plan to buy a house in the town center. After all, it was just a place to live and she wouldn't stay there often. The dock was too remote. After thinking about it, she decided to buy one on the two sides of the town. "Then let's go for one on the two sides of the town. Can you help me see if there's a bigger one?"

Mrs. Wang looked around and reported a few houses: "There is a courtyard house on the main street, with 18 rooms, which costs 500 taels; there is a courtyard house at Liushujing, with 10 rooms, which costs 200 taels; there is a courtyard house facing the street, with 15 rooms, which costs 500 taels."

Jiang Xue felt that the one on the street was enough, so she decided immediately: "Then let's go to the one on the street. Can we go and take a look now?" Mrs. Wang nodded and prepared to take Jiang Xue and the others to take a look at the house.

Jiang Xue looked at the people in front of her. It was impossible for them all to follow! After thinking about it, she decided to let Jiang Feng take the others to the shop at the dock.

"Brother, take these people and pack up, then go to the shop at the dock. You stay with Chen Daniu."

Jiang Feng nodded. "Achen, give my second brother one hundred taels." Jiang Xue planned to let his second brother take Chen Daniu to buy a carriage.

"One hundred taels?" Jiang Diao was startled when he took the banknote handed over by Jiang Chen. He took it with trembling hands. He had never touched a banknote before and was a little nervous.

Jiang Xue looked at Jiang Diao's movements and couldn't help but find them a little funny, so she joked, "Second brother, why are you shaking? Take Chen Daniu to buy a carriage, he should be more adept at this."

Jiang Diao nodded, covered his pockets, and walked towards the market with Chen Daniu.

As soon as I got to the street, I saw the house. Compared with the houses around it, this house was larger. It faced south and sat north. There were two stone lions in front of the door. The gate was red with nine door nails in each direction, and a lion head door knocker.

After a short pause at the door, the seller arrived. After entering the door, there was a marble screen in front of us, on which were carved birds and animals. Under the guidance of the owner, we passed the stone screen and came to the yard. The yard was square, with wooden corridors on the left and right sides and an arched door in the middle. After being introduced, I learned that the servants lived on both sides, men on the left and women on the right, and there was a stable in the left corner. The kitchen and utility room were on the right.

After the courtyard is the hall. On the wall facing the hall, there are some birds and animals carved out of wood. There is a table and two armchairs placed directly below. There are also chairs on both sides of the hall. Behind the hall is the owner's residence. After a short corridor, there is a pond on the left and a garden on the right, but no one takes care of them. The pond has dried up and the garden is overgrown with weeds.

After walking around, Jiang Xue became more and more satisfied. She finally negotiated the price and bought the house for 480 taels. Under the arrangement of Mrs. Wang, she completed the name change on the title deed.

After the transaction was completed, Jiang Xue asked Jiang Chen to take five taels of silver to Wang Po and said, "I think you are a good person. Please keep this silver. I will have a lot of things to trouble you with in the future." Wang Po was flattered and quickly refused, refusing to accept the silver.

"Miss, you can't do that. I've already made a lot of money today. I don't need this money."

Jiang Xue shook her head and pushed it over again.

"This is what you deserve, take it!"

Seeing that the other party was determined to do so, Wang Pozi stopped refusing, took the money and put it in her pocket, and said to Jiang Xue: "Miss, I will leave if you are fine. If you have any problems next time, just look for me, Wang Pozi."