Zhenfubao waved his hand and the warehouse was full of grain, and the whole family regretted it

The old lady waved her hands and said, "Oh! These ginsengs must be hundreds of years old! I can't have them."

Bai Wanwan smiled faintly and said, "This is a gift in return. You must accept it. These ginsengs are indeed hundreds of years old, but to me, they are nothing."

The old lady then accepted it. After she left, Zhiwei opened the box and said, "Miss, this old lady is really rich."

Zhiwei's face was filled with amazement. On the top layer were several land deeds with neat edges, three of which were for farmlands on the outskirts of the city.

There were two other shop documents, one for a silk shop in the East Market of the county town, and the other for a grain shop by the river, both in busy locations.

When he moved it downwards, a gilded box came out. When he opened the lid, the gold and silver jewelry made him dizzy.

The two pairs of solid gold bracelets are finely engraved with lotus patterns.

She had three silver hairpins inserted into her hair, the heads of which were decorated with kingfisher butterflies and pomegranate flowers inlaid with tiny rubies. The hanging silver chain swayed gently when touched.

The most eye-catching thing is a mutton-fat jade pendant, which is of a warm and smooth texture.

"These jewels are obviously the old lady's favorites."

Bai Wanwan took a look and said:

“She was a third-rank lady back then, so the things she used were very exquisite.

You still don't know the old lady's background, right? Her family is the Zheng family in the capital.

It was one of the most affluent families in the capital, with members of the family serving as officials for generations, and their business was also extensive.

When she got married, how could the dowry given by the Zheng family be so shabby?

These land deeds, shops and jewelry are just a small part of the dowry."

Zhiwei's tone was full of amazement:

"No wonder! How could an ordinary family have such a rich family background?

The old lady's dowry is probably more generous than that of many young ladies from Beijing officials."

Bai Wanwan reached out and gently put the jade pendant back into the box and said:

“It is said that the old lady was also raised in the Zheng family. These things are not only the dignity given by her family, but also the foundation for her future life.

It's a pity that the prefect was blind and thought he had achieved what he had today on his own!

If it weren't for Old Madam Zheng's secret manipulation, how could he have become the prefect today?"

Bai Wanru helped the old lady to her own courtyard. The old lady stepped down from the carriage tremblingly and said, "This little courtyard is really nice..."

Bai Wanru held the old lady's hand and said softly:

"Mom, this yard looks spacious, doesn't it? Wanwan said she'd sell it to us for only two thousand taels of silver.

Besides, this yard was originally her property, and the existing furniture and furnishings were left untouched. I think it was a real bargain.”

She raised her hand and pointed to the east:

"Look over there, just two blocks away is the pedestrian street, and a few steps further is the market.

From now on, if you want to buy some fresh vegetables or a piece of cloth, you can just walk a few steps and get there. How convenient!

The old lady squinted her eyes and looked around. There were several old locust trees planted in the yard. The wind still carried the fragrance of grass and trees. She smiled and nodded:

“It’s really nice. The environment here is quiet and there are many trees. It must be cool in the summer.

Living here is much more comfortable than the old house in the city."

Bai Wanru continued, her tone full of admiration:

"Wanwan also told me that the yards in this area will no longer be sold and will only be rented out.

She estimated that the monthly rent would be several hundred taels! Judging from this, this place will definitely be very expensive in the future.

After hearing this, the old lady smiled even more and gently patted Bai Wanru's hand:

"This Wanwan is truly amazing! Don't underestimate her young age; she manages the vast Qingshui County in perfect order. From the harvest in the fields, to the shops on the streets, to the flood prevention work, nothing goes wrong.

Now she can accurately predict the market and manage the land and house so well. She is truly a capable and far-sighted child. Your Bai family is blessed to have her!"

Bai Wanru nodded and said:

“Yes, the current clan school was also created by Bai Wanwan, our Bai clan.

Whether boys or girls, everyone can go to school. Now Bai Wanwan is the patriarch of our Bai family.

So if we encounter anything outside, we can always look for Bai Wanwan. As long as we don’t make any mistakes, she will definitely do her best to protect us.”

The old lady squinted her eyes and said:

"She is actually the patriarch of your Bai clan now?

Your Bai family is a visionary. Don't say women are inferior to men. Sometimes women are even more capable than men. Your Bai family will surely soar to great heights."

The continuous heavy rains made people anxious, and the county magistrates from neighboring counties gathered together, all of them looking worried.

"What horrible weather! The rain has no intention of stopping, right? If it keeps raining like this, the flooding of fields and destruction of houses last year will happen again!" A county magistrate slammed the table and cursed, full of annoyance.

"That's right! We can hardly bear it here. I wonder how it's going in Qingshui County?

I heard from my people that many people are running to Qingshui County!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the county magistrate sneered:

"What's the harm in running over there? Isn't the one in charge of Qingshui County just a little girl? Don't overthink it. How capable can she be? In my opinion, we should just take care of ourselves first.

Hurry up and find a way to move the city's wealthy people's grain and silver vaults to higher ground, before the water comes and they lose everything!"

The officer questioning him leaned forward, his tone somewhat anxious:

"Sixth Prince, several surrounding counties are currently suffering from floods, and the people are fleeing everywhere.

We...we have to come up with a set of rules!"

The Sixth Prince reclined on the couch, holding a wine cup in one hand. "What...what should I do? What's so difficult about this?"

He sneered and said:

"If there's any need for anxiety, it's you guys who are anxious. Anyway, Qingfeng County... never gets flooded every year.

If the sky falls, those disaster-stricken counties will support us. I'm very safe here, so what's the rush?

Don't bother me with these nonsense...drinking, drinking is the serious business."

His life now was free and easy, much better than his life in the capital. As for what was happening in Qingfeng County, what did it have to do with him?

He hugged the beauty and fell asleep, but when it was night, he saw the counselor rushing in and said:

"Oh no! Sixth Prince, something terrible has happened! The water level in Qingfeng County... Qingfeng County has suddenly risen!

News came from the riverbank that pipe bursts occurred in many places and it was an emergency!

The water has now flooded into the villages on the outskirts of the city, and the people are all rushing into the city. How...how should we deal with this now?"

The Sixth Prince sat up abruptly on the couch, his drunkenness instantly sobering up.

"What's going on? Doesn't Qingfeng County get flooded every year?

How could the water level suddenly become critical? Explain more clearly! How could there be a problem with the riverbank?

"This riverbank should have been reinforced two years ago, but Your Highness has not approved the funds in recent years, and your subordinates dare not start the work on their own.

Now that the flood has arrived, the riverbank can't hold up and is directly washed away!"

He sighed and said, "The water is coming in too fast. The city is already flooded. What should we do now?"

The Sixth Prince glared at him fiercely and said, "What else can we do? Run!"