The abandoned concubine who transmigrated woke up shouting "Long live the widow!"

Cheng Sanxiang glanced at the kitchen and continued, "Miss Lixia also sent us a cook and a choreswoman. Both of them are very nice and get along well with the staff!"

"That's good! By the way, Uncle Cheng, are there any courtyards or shops for sale nearby?" Jingxue asked.

"Yes! These days are tough, business is bad, people are selling shops and even their courtyards!"

"That's great! More than a dozen people are coming, and there definitely won't be enough room here!"

"Master, the family next door is selling their yard. I'll go ask them right away. Please wait for me!" Cheng Sanxiang said and went out.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Jingxue stored the silver in the storeroom into her spatial storage and filled the storeroom with grain, potatoes, and sweet potatoes!

He went out and called the coachman and Shadow Armor to load the grain onto the carriage. The Leap Month Strongman also helped load it. Before they finished loading, Cheng Sanxiang came over with a woman!

Jingxue told the driver that once the car was full, they would be taken back to the Prince's Mansion, and that there was no need to pick them up, as there were carriages available at the shop.

Jingxue guessed that the woman must be the owner of the house next door.

Once inside, Cheng Sanxiang introduced, "This is our boss. You can talk to him!"

The woman curtsied and said, "Greetings, sir!"

Jingxue nodded. "Sit down! Uncle Cheng, have you made up your mind?"

Cheng Sanxiang was a little embarrassed. "Master, I left in a bit of a hurry. Her courtyard is the same size as ours, with more than a dozen rooms! She's asking for 500 taels!"

Jingxue remembered that the price of this courtyard was either 350 or 400 taels. Why is this one so much more expensive?

Jingxue looked at the woman, whose face was shrewd, and said, "500 taels is a bit expensive!"

"Master, 500 taels is not expensive! You look like a generous person. You have business on the main street, do you really need a little money? My courtyard has just been renovated, it cost a lot of money!"

Upon hearing this, Jingxue realized that she was being treated like a nouveau riche and looked at Cheng Sanxiang, saying, "Uncle Cheng, let's take this lady home!"

The woman was getting anxious. Others had inquired about her yard, and both families thought 350 was too expensive. She knew Cheng Sanxiang and knew that his family was in business, so she wanted it to be more expensive, since business people have money!

"Hey! Don't be in such a hurry, boss! I want 500 taels, but if you think it's too expensive, I'll give you a discount!" the woman said with a smile.

Jingxue didn't have time to waste with her, "350 taels!"

"Oh dear! That won't do, it's too low!"

"Show them out!" Jingxue pinched the bridge of her nose.

"Hey! Boss, please make it a little longer, a little longer and we'll close the deal!" The woman refused to leave.

Cheng Sanxiang felt that since it was right next door, it would be easier to manage, so he boldly said, "Master, if I may be so bold as to say something, let's add a little more for her!"

Jingxue looked at the two people in front of her, stood up, and said, "Then let's add 10 taels! If that's okay, Uncle Cheng, you can go with him to complete the transfer!"

The woman thought about it and agreed. Jingxue took out 400 taels of silver notes and gave them to Cheng Sanxiang, asking him to go and complete the transfer with the woman!

Tell him that the owner of the courtyard has written Jingze's name on it so that Jingze can use it when he goes to the academy in a few days. He can give the deed and the remaining silver to Lixia.

Jingxue then took Runyue and Shadow A with the key and went next door.

The house had indeed been renovated. He briefly explained the situation to Shadow A and asked him to take the other Shadow Guards and help out at the shops for the time being. He said they would send someone to find them if needed.

After Shadow A left, Jingxue left a few rooms for people to live in, and filled the other rooms with food.

Jingxue brought Runyue to the front street, where beauty salons, rouge shops, and general stores were all quite normal.

It just so happened that Li Xia was also at the general store. I followed Li Xia to her room in the backyard, and Li Xia went to the kitchen to pour Jing Xue a pot of hot tea.

"Miss, you've been working too hard lately! There are a few managers and I here at the shop, why don't you rest for a few days?" Li Xia said to Jing Xue with concern.

"I'm fine. How are you? Has anyone caused trouble these past two days?" Jingxue asked.

"No one is causing trouble anymore. Occasionally, some people make sarcastic remarks, but no one responds. Those people get bored and leave."

“You know, there used to be some shadow guards in the Prince of Zhenbei’s mansion. Twenty of them came over. I just bought a courtyard, and Uncle Cheng went with me to complete the transfer. Go and see if they need anything, and make sure they have all the necessary food, clothing, and lodging.”

Jingxue took a sip of tea and said, "Let's put one shadow guard in each shop! I've already told their leader. Also, send two old women over to do the laundry and cooking."

"Yes, Miss! Don't worry! I will make sure everything is arranged."

"I went to the palace today and begged the Emperor that from now on, you can visit him on the 18th of each month. Next month on the 18th, you will come with me to the palace to see your parents!"

Li Xia was a little excited, but she managed to control herself and said, "That's great!"

"Miss, is the young master settling in alright?"

Jingxue gave a wry smile. "It's alright! An'an and Yingying are here with him at the manor. Besides, children adapt better than we think. Boys need to experience some setbacks to grow up better!"

"Miss, you're starting to sound more and more like a prince!"

Jingxue didn't react at first, but seeing her slightly stunned expression, Lixia smiled and said, "It's your father! Did you think I was talking about the one in the manor?"

Jingxue smiled but didn't say anything.

"Miss, Xiaoman said that Prince Zhan seems to care about you quite a bit these days!"

Jingxue realized she hadn't seen Ye Muchen for a few days. "Sigh! What's there to care about? Xiaoman is overthinking it."

“Miss, please don’t blame me for being so talkative. Now that our old prince is trapped in the palace, the only one we can rely on is Prince Zhan. I know you are proud, but a wise person knows when to yield, given the current situation…”

"Puch!"

Upon hearing Li Xia mention "the current situation," Jing Xue recalled a classic line from an old black-and-white film: "The situation is becoming increasingly dire. The district committee has instructed us..."

"Miss, what are you laughing at? Look at you!" Li Xia said reproachfully.

Jingxue waved her hand. "Sorry! Please continue."

Hearing her say that, Li Xia sighed, "Miss, do you know how worried the Prince and Princess were about you? The night before your wedding, the Prince and Princess specifically called me over and told me to take good care of you!"

Jingxue knew that Lixia genuinely cared about her. Lixia was more shrewd than Xiaoman. If Jingzhiyuan hadn't gotten into trouble, she would never have spoken like that.

With a sigh of relief, Jingxue stood up. "Lixia, I understand. Don't worry about me! I have my own plans. You just need to manage the shop well. This is our backup plan, understand?"

Jingxue also stood up, saying, "This servant understands! This servant has overstepped her bounds today!"

"Alright, I'm going to check out the grain shop. Do you want to come with me?"