206: Perspective (1 more)
Full of surprise, Li Hengyi’s eyes sparkled with joy as he looked at Xie Zhinuan, his delight unmistakable.
He knew that Xie Zhinuan’s actions weren’t out of love but purely for certain reasons.
She was still naive when it ca to love.
Just as he was about to speak, Yuanbao beat him to it, “That’s great. Then, Miss Xie, which courtyard do you think would suit my master?”
Li Hengyi smiled silently.
After thinking for a mont, Zhinuan said, “The small courtyard next to the main one is quite nice, I think. There’s a pond next to it with lotus roots planted inside. The lotuses have already withered, but the remaining blossoms are still nice, and it seems there are even fish in there!”
Worried that it might not et Li Hengyi’s approval, Zhinuan specifically took him to see it.
The pond was not small, with a few lotuses still blooming sporadically, and most of the leaves were withered. Bamboo was planted around half of the pond, and on the other side was a pavilion extending a bit into the pond. Sitting in the pavilion with the breeze blowing, one could faintly catch the scent of the lotus flowers.
The most important aspect was that this pond connected the main and side courtyards, with a small gate in between for convenient access.
“This place is not bad,” Li Hengyi said softly.
“Then it’s decided for you!” Xie Zhinuan declared.
“Thank you very much!” Li Hengyi bowed with his hands clasped in front of him.
Xie Zhinuan waved her hand with a smile.
Her main courtyard wasn’t just for her alone.
“Can I bring Aunt Chen and Grandma Chen to the city?” Xie Zhinuan suddenly asked.
“…” Li Hengyi looked at Xie Zhinuan and nodded.
Zhinuan was indeed in need of people, and she was willing to set aside her prejudices.
Moreover, the three had never wronged her, and employing them was more reliable than hiring strangers.
She continued to show Li Hengyi around the place.
Li Hengyi felt that Xie Zhinuan’s purchase of the estate was quite a bargain. The idea of turning it into a restaurant or tavern was a good one as it boasted a pri location and spaciousness, providing an advantage over the crowded taverns in the streets. The estate had ample space, and private dining rooms could be arranged with ease.
The Pawnshop received the news very quickly that the Xu Family was willing to sell a manor in the suburbs, hoping to act as a go-between. Young Master Xu wished to et Miss Xie to establish a connection with Prince Consort Heng.
Especially after Prince Consort Heng was seen accompanying Xie Zhinuan to her new estate in the morning, many people began to stir with interest.
Before she even left her ho, the shop manager received several offers of estates, shops, and manors for sale, specifying that they would only sell to Xie Zhinuan, with the price negotiable.
The man Lian’s Family introduced to Xie Zhinuan for roof repairs was nad Wang Liu, and he wielded so influence in Fengping County. He specialized in loading, unloading, and delivering goods, as well as repairing roofs and furniture. He could handle tough manual work and also had a knack for precise tasks.
When Lian’s Family t Wang Liu, they gave him a serious talking to, “When you et Miss Xie, be respectful and don’t jest around. Miss Xie seems to be a formidable person; be careful not to ss up this business!”
“Don’t worry, Sister Lian, I rember,” Wang Liu said soberly, putting on a serious deanor.
“Right!”
Lian’s Family brought people to the estate to find Xie Zhinuan.
Reaching the entrance, the two alighted from the carriage and both took a deep breath at the sight of the grand double-horse carriage.
Lian’s Family approached and said, “Excuse , please let Miss Xie know Lian’s Family from the Pawnshop is here to see her!”
“Understood!”
One of the guards glanced at Lian’s Family and said, “Wait here!”
He then turned to enter the estate and find Xie Zhinuan.
Xie Zhinuan and Li Hengyi were discussing removing many of the flowers and plants in the back courtyard to plant fruits, vegetables, scallions, ginger, and garlic instead.
They were hoping not necessarily to supply the restaurant, but to provide for their own consumption.
Chapter 207
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