In the years of famine, I led a comfortable life with my husband

"But I have a question. Since all the people in our family are gone, why didn't the servants in the mansion leave? How many servants are left now?" Xie Chengjin asked Uncle Zhang curiously.

Uncle Zhang was slightly taken aback after hearing this, and quickly began to explain, "Master, there are less than ten people left in our mansion now, young and old. Most of them are indentured to the Xie Mansion. Some have worked there for most of their lives and are reluctant to leave, while others are afraid of not being able to find work if they leave. At least here, with the portion of the family property left by your grandmother, they can have enough food and clothing, but their monthly salary may be a little low."

Xie Chengjin thought for a moment, then slowly said, "How about this? Call all the servants in your house over here. I'll question them one by one. If there are no problems, I'll take them to live in my mansion."

"Oh, by the way, don't reveal my identity before that." Xie Chengjin emphasized to Uncle Zhang.

Uncle Zhang was naturally very happy to hear that he had the opportunity to live with Xie Chengjin. He quickly nodded and agreed, "Yes, Master."

After saying that, Uncle Zhang hurriedly called all the servants in the mansion. After Xie Chengjin asked about their life stories one by one, he waved his hand and took them all into his own mansion.

In this way, nearly ten servants came to Xie's house.

When Su Zhizhi woke up, she found that there were suddenly many people in the originally deserted mansion. Su Zhizhi was very surprised. She did not expect Xie Chengjin to be so generous.

Although she had many questions in her heart, Su Zhizhi did not speak them out loud nor did she immediately ask Xie Chengjin. Instead, she silently observed these servants. She believed that Xie Chengjin must have his reasons for choosing them.

Because Su Zhizhi had a very good temper and didn't put on airs, she usually shared everything with the servants. After a few days, she quickly became friends with the servants in the mansion, especially Uncle Zhang. Uncle Zhang liked Su Zhizhi from the bottom of his heart, this hardworking and smart girl.

In the afternoon, in the garden.

Su Zhizhi was sitting at the table drinking tea and eating snacks, while Uncle Zhang was trimming the flowers, plants and trees in the garden with scissors.

Su Zhizhi chatted with Uncle Zhang in a casual manner.

"Uncle Zhang, are you saying that you have been with Xie Chengjin since childhood?" Su Zhizhi asked Uncle Zhang curiously.

Uncle Zhang was slightly stunned when he heard this and said, "Yes, I've actually been in the Xie family since I was six or seven years old. I watched the young master grow up, but I don't know what happened the year after he was born, and the young master was sent away. After that, the entire Xie family seemed to have offended someone, and their situation gradually deteriorated. People died and were injured, and finally it withered into its current state."

Uncle Zhang answered Su Zhizhi truthfully.

After hearing this, Su Zhizhi showed an expression of sudden enlightenment, "Oh, so that's how it is."

At the same time, she slowly dispelled her worries and suspicions about Xie Chengjin. Instead, after hearing about Xie Chengjin's life experience and his displaced childhood, Su Zhizhi felt a little more pity for him.

In this regard, Su Zhizhi couldn't help but reflect on herself. Was her attitude towards Xie Chengjin a little bad sometimes? It was time to be doubly nice to Xie Chengjin and let him feel the love and care of being loved.

night.

Xie Chengjin was reading a book in the study. Just when Xie Chengjin was engrossed in reading, Su Zhizhi appeared beside him quietly.

"It's already so late, why are you still reading? Protect your eyes." After saying that, Su Zhizhi handed him a cup of hot tea, "Drink some water and take a rest."

Su Zhizhi instructed Xie Chengjin.

Su Zhizhi's sudden change made Xie Chengjin feel a little flattered.

"Thank you. I'll go to rest after I finish sorting out these accounts." Xie Chengjin explained quickly.

"Okay, then I'll go wash up and rest first." Su Zhizhi nodded, and then she turned and left.

Looking at Su Zhizhi's departing back, Xie Chengjin fell into confusion.

What's wrong with Su Zhizhi these past few days? Why is she so abnormal? Why is she so concerned about him? For a moment, he felt a little uncomfortable.

Just as Xie Chengjin was thinking, Uncle Zhang came in, "Master, would you like some tea?"

Uncle Zhang was holding the water channel.

When Xie Chengjin saw Uncle Zhang, he immediately thought of how close Uncle Zhang and Su Zhizhi had been in the past few days. He immediately suspected that Uncle Zhang had told Su Zhizhi some messed-up things, so Xie Chengjin warned Uncle Zhang, "Uncle Zhang, I hope you can control your mouth. There are some things you can't tell others, especially Zhizhi. The less she knows, the better for her."

Hearing Xie Chengjin's words, Uncle Zhang was stunned for a moment, then looked at Xie Chengjin seriously and agreed, "Yes, Master."

The next day, early morning.

Su Zhizhi washed up early in the morning and lay down on a chair in the back garden to bask in the sun. She had been idle in the mansion these days and had been completely laid back, living a life of having everything provided for her. She had completely forgotten about investigating the case of her original father who was falsely accused of corruption.

Xie Chengjin was not idle either. During this period, he asked his men to count his mother's inheritance, and discovered many shops and fields that he had not known about before.

Seeing that Su Zhizhi had been staying in the mansion all this time, he was afraid that she would be bored, so he prepared to give half of his land and shops to Su Zhizhi to manage, so that she would have something to do.

night.

Before going to bed, Xie Chengjin took out a stack of shop orders and handed them to Su Zhizhi.

"What's this for?" Su Zhizhi took the list from Xie Chengjin with a curious look on her face. After reading it, Su Zhizhi asked with some confusion, "This is..."

"These are some shops for you. Aren't you idle at home? It's a good opportunity to find something to do. You can go and take care of these shops." Xie Chengjin looked at Su Zhizhi and said with a smile.

After hearing this, Su Zhizhi subconsciously wanted to refuse. After all, she had been doing nothing for a while and felt very good. Her life was very happy and relaxed. Why should she cause trouble for herself?

Xie Chengjin, standing by, seemed to have read Su Zhizhi's mind and added, "These shops are located in the most prosperous area of ​​the capital, and they generate a lot of income."

Su Zhizhi was slightly stunned after hearing this. Since the shop was located in the most prosperous area of ​​the capital, it meant that the people who came to the shop were either rich or noble. This was a good opportunity for her to come into contact with some powerful people. If she could gain the trust of someone in a high position, then wouldn't it be easy for her to help her father overturn the case and clear his name?

Thinking of this, Su Zhizhi's eyes suddenly lit up, and she nodded without hesitation and agreed, "Okay."

Seeing that Su Zhizhi accepted the shop, Xie Chengjin was also very happy.