Lucky Farmer Girl: I rely on metaphysics to support my family

Chapter 806 Poor

In stark contrast to the deathly quiet and oppressive atmosphere inside the Southern Desert delegation's inn, the Tang family was busy and full of hope.

After the imperial edict arrived, Madam Wang, along with Tang Jing and her maid, began tidying up the house.

Although I haven't been in the northern desert for very long, organizing all this information has been quite a task.

When Tang Wan returned home, she first went to her room to change into casual clothes, and then went to the main room where her parents lived to pay her respects.

Tang Bojun and Madam Wang were talking inside, discussing various matters related to their return to the capital. When Tang Wan entered, they both smiled.

"Father, Mother." Tang Wan bowed and sat down to the left of her mother.

"Wan'er is back. How are things going with the prefectural government?" Tang Bojun asked with concern.

"I was just about to inform my father and mother," Tang Wan replied cheerfully.

Then she focused on the most important things she had dealt with that day: "We've reached an agreement with the Yu family's winery. I'll have someone check the accounts for the new wine sales regularly. As for the profits, we'll just collect them periodically. I trust the Yu family will keep their promises."

Tang Wan had asked them to take it to Wang Da at home, and then she instructed Wang Da to send it to Zhu Yun at the rouge shop. Zhu Yun checked the accounts and found no problems.

As for profits, Tang Wan wasn't worried. After all, the Yu family needed her sorghum. As long as she controlled the source of the raw materials, the Yu family wouldn't dare to do anything blatantly.

Of course, if someone in the family is unaware that they have access to someone else's raw materials, they might have some concerns.

However, unlike what Tang Wan thought, Tang Bojun did not question Tang Wan's words at all, and only replied: "Since you trust your family, your mother and I naturally trust you. You can handle these things from now on."

It was agreed from the beginning that this winery would be considered a family business.

With the Yu family's wine now renowned in the northern desert, this business can provide a stable source of income for the family.

With the journey to the capital imminent and many expenses looming, he shamelessly accepted the income from the distillery.

However, all of this was thanks to his daughter, and he naturally trusted her judgment.

Tang Wan continued, "There are also rouge shops and fortune-telling shops..."

She had barely begun to speak when Madam Wang interrupted her with a smile: "I remember, we agreed that once these two shops started making money, you would leave enough for the family to live on, and whatever you earned afterward would be your own personal savings."

Tang Bojun nodded slightly and said, "Yes, it's what you worked hard to earn, so naturally you should keep it yourself. This was agreed upon back then. The business of the winery and the cannery is already quite good for the family income! You can keep the income from those two shops for yourself!"

Tang Wan felt a warmth in her heart and stopped refusing, readily agreeing, "I will listen to my father and mother. I will keep the income from the consulting shop for myself. The rouge shop will be managed by Zhu Yun in the future, with most of the profits going to the public treasury, and I will keep 20%."

Madam Wang shook her head and said firmly, "No need. Keep them all for yourself. The brothel is about to close down, and you only have the rouge shop to support yourself. Don't delay any longer!"

Tang Bojun made the final decision, calmly saying, "It's settled then. The shop is yours to keep, and it will be transferred to your name in the next few days. It will be considered part of your dowry!"

Seeing her parents' firm stance, Tang Wan didn't refuse any longer and accepted their kindness. Then, Tang Wan paused and added, "In addition, the shops we bought in the prefecture, apart from the rouge shop and the consulting shop which we use ourselves, have all been rented out. We can hand over the rent collection to the manager who stayed in Mobei, and the accounts will be reported to the capital for verification periodically."

After listening, Tang Bojun said with satisfaction, "Good, good, Wan'er has thought things through and arranged everything in an orderly manner. Thank you for your hard work."

Madam Wang held Tang Wan's hand, her eyes full of affection, and said with a smile, "Wan'er has really grown up, stronger than many men. In the Northern Desert, you were the one who supported this family. You've really worked hard these past year!"

"It's all thanks to my parents' trust; this is what a daughter should do!" Tang Wan replied modestly.

I chatted with my parents for a while longer, and before I knew it, it was time for dinner.

After the meal, Tang Wan glanced at her younger brother, Tang Mubai, who was sitting quietly to the side, and suddenly remembered something.

Tang Wan walked to Tang Mubai's side and asked gently, "Mubai, have you gone to Master Zheng's residence to say goodbye to the news that our family is about to return to the capital? Master Zheng is your teacher, and since we are leaving Mobei, it is only right and proper for us to talk to him properly and thank him for his guidance."

Tang Mubai raised his head and answered seriously, "Second sister, I have already spoken with the teacher. Father's idea is that I should stay in Mobei for the time being and continue my studies with Master Zheng, and then return to the capital before the next exam."

Tang Wan was slightly surprised to hear this, after all, her father only had one son, her younger brother, and he was actually willing to leave him alone in the northern desert.

However, upon further reflection, his father placed high hopes on his younger brother, and Master Zheng's scholarship was of the highest caliber. Since he had already become his disciple, leaving the northern desert would not necessarily ruin his studies, but it would ultimately not be as effective as being taught by Master Zheng himself.

The father made this arrangement in the hope that his younger brother could study diligently and achieve good results in the future. This would also save him from wasting study time by traveling long distances.

She looked at her younger brother, her eyes filled with encouragement and admonition: "Father's consideration is correct. Master Zheng is very knowledgeable, and it would be a good thing for you to learn from him for a few more days. In that case, prepare a small token of your appreciation and have Father personally visit Master Zheng's residence to express his gratitude and say goodbye, explaining the arrangements made at home."

Although they had been verbally informed, proper etiquette could not be disregarded. Moreover, the Tang family was ordered to return to the capital and was no longer the Tang family that could keep a low profile as before.

They didn't dare to move around too much back then because their family was exiled to the northern desert, and it wasn't appropriate to visit the Zheng family too often, lest they implicate them.

There are no such concerns now.

Tang Mubai nodded obediently: "Yes, I understand, Second Sister. I'll ask Father when he'll be free and have him accompany me to my teacher's residence."

Tang Wan smiled slightly, patted her younger brother's shoulder and said, "Okay, when you get there, tell your teacher well, study hard, and don't let your father and Mr. Zheng down. We'll be waiting for you in the capital."

"Yes! I know, Second Sister, don't worry!" Tang Mu replied with a smile, but her brows furrowed slightly, and her voice became somewhat low as she said, "However, I still can't bear to leave everyone!"

The whole family came together, but when it was time to leave, I was left all alone. It's a bit pitiful to think about.

But she didn't dare tell her parents this. Her father had high expectations of her, and her mother's eyes would redden whenever she talked about it, looking like she was about to cry. It pained her to see that.

I really couldn't bear to cause them too much worry.

I only dared to mention it in front of my sister.

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