The whole family travels through time and space, and the three of them struggle together

Chapter 147 Zhuangzi

Dali blushed and said quickly, "I'm not in a hurry. Dad's imperial examination is more important."

Song Zhao had a good impression of Quan Dali, saying he was a hardworking, steady young man. So he said to Zhou Dajiang, "Don't worry about finding a wife for Dali. If he's willing to endure hardships, I'll arrange for him to join the army. After two or three years, he could become a small leader, and the child could have a promising future!"

Quan Dali nodded immediately, "Uncle, I can endure hardship!"

"Okay! Then come with me tomorrow."

Meanwhile, Fang agreed with Chen Xiuying's words. They say a family of a thousand people is led by one person. But being the head of a household isn't easy; every aspect has to be considered.

"Have you decided what to do?"

"I have a rough idea of ​​the direction. I want to continue cooperating with Beijing Laifu Restaurant."

Fang thought about it carefully and said, "That's not bad! Lai Fu Restaurant has been doing very well over the years. If we can partner with his family, at least the customer base is guaranteed.

Furthermore, the owner of the restaurant is very mysterious. No one knows who he is. It is said that he has a strong backer and is possibly a royal relative. However, this is all you need to know."

"Yes, I've also started a few businesses in Qingshan County over the years, also in partnership with Lai Fu Restaurant, making milk tea and cakes. However, both of these businesses are related to seasonal fruits, so if I find a suitable one, I'd like to buy a farm first and continue planting fruit trees."

"Buying a farm and planting trees is a safe option." The old lady nodded slightly, "But you have to choose the farm carefully. It needs to have suitable soil and a convenient water source."

"My godmother is right, so I plan to go out and have a look in the next few days." Chen Xiuying said with a firm look.

"You are a woman and not very familiar with the capital. How about I ask Uncle He to accompany you to see it?" Fang suggested enthusiastically.

Chen Xiuying quickly thanked her, "Thank you very much, sister-in-law."

So starting from the next day, the family split up into several groups. Quan Dali carried the luggage and went to the Shenjun Camp with Song Zhao.

Chen Xiuying took Qing'er and went with Uncle He to the brokerage shops to look at farms and houses.

Although it is very convenient to live in the Duke's Mansion, it is better to have a house if you run your own business.

Zhou Dajiang first went to the home of the Minister of Works, Cui, to express his gratitude to Cui and presented him with local specialties brought from the countryside.

Then he went to Lord Yuan's house.

After all, Yuan Hanlin taught him for three months, so it was not an exaggeration to say that he was his mentor. Moreover, the two had not been separated for long, so they spoke more casually.

Lord Yuan said, "Da Jiang, how could you be so low-key? I've been eating at your house for three months, and you haven't said a single word. If I hadn't come back and heard what Grand Secretary Xu said, I would still be in the dark."

Zhou Dajiang, "I was busy with exams at that time, so I didn't have the time." Besides, you didn't mention the matter of defeating the Japanese. What should I say?

Although Mr. Yuan is a scholar, he has always been a practical man. Before Zhou Dajiang came, he had already made arrangements with Jixianzhai, a school near his home.

I have a student coming in a few days who is also striving to become a Jinshi next year. Could you please help guide him?

Jixianzhai was a renowned academy in the capital. It offered not only a "provincial examination class" for candidates taking the Juren exam, but also a "Jinshi advanced class" for those taking the Jinshi exam. Furthermore, the students taught there were all ranked within the top two. If this were a modern institution, it would be similar to a "Gaokao cram school," making admission extremely difficult. This demonstrates the dedication of Yuan Hanlin.

Yuan Hanlin said, you can study in this study during the day. If you don’t understand something, it would be better if you can answer it on the spot. If you can’t answer it, just save the questions and come to my house in the evening and I will make up for it for you.

So Zhou Dajiang started his life of "three points and one line".

On Chen Xiuying's side, Uncle He took them to look at several farms, but either the land was poor or the prices were inflated. Just when they were getting disappointed, someone listed a farm with a decent size, about 60 mu of land including the house.

After receiving the news, Chen Xiuying hurried with her companions to check it out. They found the farm in a remote valley, nestled among fertile fields and running alongside a clear stream. It was exactly the size of farm she had been looking for.

"Uncle He, what do you think of this place?" Chen Xiuying's eyes lit up.

"Although this place is a bit remote, it is perfect for growing fruit trees." Uncle He said after looking around.

So, Chen Xiuying asked Uncle He to inquire about the price, and she decided to buy the mountain land.

If planned properly, one part could be planted with peach and fruit trees suitable for the local climate, while the other part could be used to grow potatoes.

Chen Xiuying had a beautiful idea, but the price turned out to be not very friendly.

The owner of the manor was a young man in black clothes. He said coldly, "One thousand five hundred taels! No bargaining!"

Chen Xiuying calculated that the average price per mu of land was twenty-five taels!

Hiss, the land in the capital is so expensive!

Uncle He sneaked over, clasped his five fingers together, and made a circle. This was the gesture they had discussed beforehand: if you thought the price was okay, you would make this gesture. It looked like the price was okay, so why hesitate? Hurry and grab it! Buying the right house was so difficult. If you missed this one, you didn't know when you'd be able to find one again.

So Chen Xiuying decisively bought the manor. After paying the money and getting the title deed, she couldn't wait to start planning.

The weeds need to be removed and the land needs to be turned over. Peach trees should be planted on the east side, fruit trees on the west side, and potatoes on the south side. It would be best to leave a small piece of land for growing vegetables so that you don’t have to spend money on vegetables.

The house is ready and there is no need to move it. Just clean it up and you can live in it. The road leading out of the valley needs to be repaired so that it is convenient to go back and forth.

The plan is ready, and all that’s left is execution. Hire some temporary workers, and leave the rest to Yu Quan and Yu Fuan.

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imperial study room

"Did Zhuangzi buy it?"

Eunuch Shi: "Your Majesty, I have bought it and have already started the renovations."