The princess has super powers and space, so what's wrong with being a little arrogant?

Xiao Yibai took out a booklet from the drawer and called out to Qifeng outside the door, who came in.

"Look at the names in this booklet and go through the layout of all these mansions. I want a detailed map of the layout and the manpower and defense situation."

Qi Feng took the booklet out. Seeing Mu Xiyue's eagerness to try, Xiao Yibai said, "Not so soon tonight. The layout of Duke Chen's Mansion should be ready by tomorrow."

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Mu Xiyue thought that the red coral headdress was a reward for her growing sweet potatoes, even though she won it playing chess.

Unexpectedly, a eunuch came early the next morning to announce the imperial edict, which said that she had discovered and cultivated new crops and donated 3,500 kilograms of seed potatoes free of charge, which was a contribution to the country and benefit to the people. She was specially granted a villa and 100 acres of fertile land to the west of the villa.

Mu Xiyue didn't expect the emperor to be so generous. He exchanged 3,500 kilograms of sweet potatoes for a villa and 100 acres of fertile farmland.

The eunuch who delivered the decree was the apprentice of Eunuch Lu, who was close to the Emperor. His name was Xiao Fuzi. After delivering the decree, he smiled and said, "Congratulations, Princess. This villa and one hundred acres of fertile land were personally selected by His Royal Highness Prince Jin. Here are the house and land deeds. You can go to the government office to transfer the ownership at any time."

Mu Xiyue took the deed with a smile, and the housekeeper immediately handed a big purse to Xiao Fuzi's father-in-law.

The transfer of the imperial reward was very quick. As soon as Mu Xiyue arrived at the yamen, the person in charge handed over the documents prepared in advance. Mu Xiyue signed it and it was done. The new deed was also ready long ago. The efficiency was high because she spent more time traveling back and forth.

When she returned to the mansion, Xiao Tao complained to her when she saw her: "Miss, you went out without anyone, and Guyu and the others thought you didn't want them to serve you!"

Xiaotao has been helping her pack her dowry these days, so Mu Xiyue left the four maids, Guyu Lixia and the others, to Xiaotao, mainly because she was not used to having someone serving her all the time.

Mu Xiyue said with a smile: "I'm only going out for a short while, so it doesn't matter whether I bring anyone with me or not. Alas, it's hard to find a shop in Shangjing City. How about buying a shop somewhere else for you? Ask Brother Hong to look for one in Luofeng City. It will only take a day to get there."

Mu Xiyue was planning to buy a few shops as Xiaotao's dowry, but none of the shops in the capital were for sale.

Xiao Tao said hurriedly, "My dear Miss, didn't I say I didn't need any? You've already prepared so much dowry for me. Even the noble ladies in the capital might not have as much as I do. I don't know how to manage it either, so there's really no need to buy any."

"I don't know how to run a business either. If I don't know how to run a business, just ask Qiyun to find someone to manage it. It doesn't mean you have to watch it yourself. Qiyun will definitely find someone reliable. Okay, let's talk about it later. If you really can't buy a shop, I'll give it to you if I meet one in the future. I'm going to see the manor given by the emperor this afternoon. Do you want to come?"

Xiao Tao nodded and said, "Let me get some fresh air."

Xiao Yibai had nothing to do in the afternoon, so he accompanied Mu Xiyue to see the farm. In the carriage, Xiao Yibai introduced it to Mu Xiyue.

"Your farm is to the west of mine, and the farm given to me by my father is to the east of mine, very close to it. It used to belong to the He family of General Zhenyuan. After the He family was confiscated and exterminated, this farm was taken over by the court. The one hundred acres of fertile land is between that farm and mine. It was originally public land rented by the court."

Mu Xiyue knew that manor. She had seen it when she went to Xiao Yibai's manor. The two manors were only about two or three hundred meters apart.

"What is public rental land? The imperial court also has land?" Mu Xiyue thought that the land in ancient times was in the hands of individuals.

"Well, public land is land belonging to the imperial court, rented out at low prices to farmers who are struggling and landless. There are many public lands around Shangjing City. Father hopes that you can continue to rent this public land you've been given to the original tenants, or hire them."

The emperor gave this fertile land to Mu Xiyue because it was located between two farms, making it easier for her to manage. Secondly, Mu Xiyue estimated that she could grow about 100 mu of sweet potato seeds. Given this 100 mu of land to Mu Xiyue, she would still be responsible for growing the sweet potatoes.

Mu Xiyue didn't refuse, and decided that it was fine for her to farm the land. She didn't care whether the 100 acres of land could bring her any income, as she didn't need the money anyway.

Xiao Yibai pulled the person into his arms and said, "I'm sorry, I took this matter on your behalf without your consent. I don't want your things to become a tool for others to gain power and profit."

Mu Xiyue understood what he meant. If she didn't plant the sweet potatoes here, she would have to find someone else to plant them. Moreover, the potatoes planted in the two seasons next year must be reserved for seed potatoes to expand the planting area.

Xiao Yibai added, "Next year, after the crops are planted, all of them will be used for planting in the next season. I will transfer two people from the Sino-Agricultural Department to assist in management. The people on your farm have planting experience, so you can send someone to provide guidance. We will plan these matters in the spring of next year."

When the two arrived at the farm, they found no one there, not even a gatekeeper. There were crops growing on the farm, likely from a previous planting, but the original residents were indentured slaves from General Zhenyuan's mansion, executed along with the farm when it was confiscated.

Mu Xiyue looked around. Fortunately, the manor had been confiscated by the court not long ago, so she did not panic.

Mu Xiyue left this manor and went to her original manor. When she reached the manor gate, she looked up at the gate and turned to Xiao Yibai and said, "I have to give these two manors a name. Otherwise, I can't just call them this manor and that manor, right? What do you think of a good name?"

Xiao Yibai's farm has a name. He has three farms in total, and the names are chosen very casually. Because the three farms are in different locations, they are directly named after the directions. The farm here is called Dongzhuang.

Xiao Yibai thought for a moment and said, "How about naming it after you, Yueyi Manor or Yueer Manor?"

Mu Xiyue didn't want to say this name, and even Xiaotao who was following behind her couldn't help laughing.

Mu Xiyue said: "Are you always so random in naming? Forget it, I'll come up with one myself."

In fact, Mu Xiyue is also bad at naming, but Yueyi and Yueer are really a bit too random.

When they got inside, Old Man Tian's wife was at home with her grandson, and everyone else was working in the fields. When they saw Mu Xiyue, Xiao Yibai and his group, they stopped what they were doing and came over to greet them.

Mu Xiyue told everyone about the newly acquired farm. "Who among you is willing to help me guard it? There's no one there right now. I'll go buy some people over later. And if you're short of manpower, just let me know and I'll buy a few more."

Zhang Dadao: "If the young lady doesn't mind, I'm willing to guard the new manor."

Mu Xiyue nodded. "Okay, I'll ask Uncle Zhang to take care of the new farm. Here's the key to it. You don't have to do the farm work alone. Once the people I buy are sent over, you just need to help me keep them in good order. I'll let the new people do the work."