I was divorced because I got pregnant during the lean years, so I went back to my parents’ home and

The yard was desolate, obviously no one had lived there for a long time and it was neglected. The place was quite large, with a rockery, pavilions and buildings in the front yard.

"This family is a businessman. They moved to the south and wanted to sell the house."

……

The three people went to another place, which was a little smaller and the houses inside were a bit damaged and needed to be repaired before they could be lived in.

Ji Xiaobei sighed: Buying a house is really not easy!

At the third place, from a distance, I could see two big stone lions squatting at the door. There was also a tall flagpole with a cloth strip fluttering on it, and the words on it were blurred.

The gate was wide and the carriage went straight in.

Old Xu was a careful man and he arranged for someone to prepare a sedan chair in advance. He saw that the two ladies looked tired and was afraid that they would get angry and stop shopping, which would mean that today's business would not be done.

Ji Xiaobei and Jiaojiao sat in a sedan chair, and Lao Xu followed them, introducing the situation of Zhuangzi as they walked.

“This manor should belong to a wealthy family. I have never seen the owner. He is always in contact with an old housekeeper.

This farm is the largest in East City. There are five or six large courtyards in the front alone, three small courtyards where servants live, and more than ten acres of land in the back. But it’s okay if you don’t want the land, Madam. The housekeeper said that it can be sold in pieces.”

"Ah, is there still land?" Ji Xiaobei asked.

"Yes, more than ten acres of land, including a small hill. The hill must be about ten acres, planted with some fruit trees. The house in front and the land and hill in the back are separated by a wall."

Walking further back, there are rockery pavilions, small bridges and flowing water, and some osmanthus trees scattered here and there. The environment is quiet and the air is fresh, which is very nice.

Jiaojiao nodded and said, "Sister, this is great. Together with the hills and fields behind, it's really huge. It's bigger than my biggest farm."

Jiaojiao didn't say anything else, as not everyone could afford to buy a farm like this.

She glanced at Ji Xiaobei.

Ji Xiaobei smiled and looked very satisfied.

"Shopkeeper Xu, how much does this farm cost?" Ji Xiaobei asked.

"The last time I showed it to you, the owner offered 2000 taels of silver, but the buyer left as soon as he heard it. It was too expensive!" Shopkeeper Xu said with a smile.

"It's a bit expensive!" said Ji Xiaobei.

"Girl, the smaller one in front is not bad if you fix it up and tidy up the inside. It has a good location and a good price. The offer is only 800 taels, and you can get it for 750 taels. Add the cost of the repairs, and it won't exceed 1000 taels of silver."

Shopkeeper Xu said with a smile.

Ji Xiaobei nodded in agreement.

It took more than half an hour to finally finish the tour in front of the village, and the sedan bearer was panting with exhaustion.

Ji Xiaobei couldn't bear to tire the sedan bearer to death, so he said generously: "You don't need to look at the rest, I just want this farm."

Jiaojiao, who had just got off the sedan chair, almost tripped when she heard this.

Ji Xiaobei hurriedly supported her.

Shopkeeper Xu was also so shocked that his mouth opened wide. He looked at Madam Ru and then at Ji Xiaobei.

The sedan bearer raised his flushed face and looked at Ji Xiaobei again: This woman is not only strong but also courageous. She asked to buy a farm worth two thousand taels right away, and there was no man accompanying her.

They were all waiting to see her make a fool of herself. Could she really make the decision?

After all, Shopkeeper Xu had seen a lot of things in the world, so he immediately recovered his composure, stepped forward and said, "Miss, you don't have to think about it anymore."

Jiaojiao thought that since Ji Xiaobei could get so many good things, he must be rich.

She felt that it would be too troublesome to manage such a large manor. No matter whether she was a dragon or a phoenix, a smaller one would be more suitable.

This village can accommodate the people of a village.

Ji Xiaobei said with a smile: "Jiaojiao, do you think this Zhuangzi is okay?"

Jiaojiao nodded and said, "Okay, but it's a little big. Can Sister use such a big manor?"

Ji Xiaobei said: "The size is not the problem, the problem is that the price is a bit high, it would be better if it could be cheaper!"

When Shopkeeper Xu heard this, he thought this business was a promising one.

"Madam, the housekeeper said that this family is in trouble and needs to manage their relationships and money urgently, so they are selling the farm. Maybe you can get a better price with cash."

"Ah, there are ways to buy things without using cash, and even get a loan?" Ji Xiaobei asked.

Jiaojiao didn’t know what a loan was, so she explained to Ji Xiaobei, “Some people don’t have enough money to buy a farm, so they mortgage the farm to a bank and pay it back with interest in a few years…”

Ji Xiaobei: Oh, I see. Just go to the bank and get a mortgage loan.

"Go find the owner and discuss it!" Ji Xiaobei said.

Manager Xu sent someone to rush and invite the housekeeper.

After a while, the butler did not come, and the servant brought back the news: the butler said that he only wanted cash, 1900 taels.

The housekeeper doesn't want to run away. The farm has been on the market for half a year and has not been sold yet.

"Go and tell the housekeeper that I will give you 1800 taels in cash and we can sign the document today!" Ji Xiaobei said with a wave of his hand.

"Ah... cough cough cough..." Shopkeeper Xu was swallowing his saliva when he heard these words and choked, almost choking to death.

Jiaojiao thought it was okay, such a big farm could be acquired for 1800 taels.

The servant turned around and rode away at full speed.

Shopkeeper Xu rubbed his hands excitedly and said, "Girl, this farm involves land, and we have to go to the government office to get the paperwork done. I'm afraid it's too late today."

Shopkeeper Xu looked at the sky.

Ji Xiaobei: It’s not even noon yet. Can’t we finish this task in one day?

"The government office wants to register today first, and the documents will be approved tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. Once you have negotiated with the master, I will go back and prepare the documents."

After a while, the servant came back with a skinny man.

The man looked Jiaojiao up and down and asked, "Madam, are you buying the farm?"

Jiaojiao pointed at Ji Xiaobei and said, "She bought it!"

The man looked at Ji Xiaobei curiously. He was wearing ordinary coarse cloth clothes and had no jewelry on. He didn't look like someone who bought anything from a shop.

He looked at Shopkeeper Xu in confusion.

Shopkeeper Xu said bluntly: "This lady really wants to buy the shop. I'm giving you the lowest price. Go back and tell your master!"

The man finally came to his senses, ran and crawled onto the carriage and went back to report.

"Manager Xu, please wait here. If the master agrees, the rest of the matter will be handed over to you. We have other things to do, so we'll leave first!"

Ji Xiaobei said.

Shopkeeper Xu was stunned again. Buying a farm is the same as buying cabbages.

Jiaojiao and Ji Xiaobei got on the carriage and left, leaving behind the confused Shopkeeper Xu and his little apprentice.

"Will our business be done soon?" asked the young apprentice.

Shopkeeper Xu slapped his young apprentice in the face, and the young apprentice collapsed in pain.

Shopkeeper Xu let out a long breath and said, "I'm not dreaming, this is real!"

Ji Xiaobei had to hurry back to give Fu Jichang an injection.