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

In the following days, the inner quarters of the Tang residence seemed to return to their usual tranquility.

Tang Bojun began his daily shifts.

The affairs of the Wang family have been sorted out.

Tang Wan spent most of her daytime hours with her mother, Wang, learning and helping out at the same time.

Wang became increasingly dedicated to teaching.

From checking the complicated gift lists and accounts to arranging seasonal sacrifices and managing social obligations, and then to disciplining servants and allocating expenses, Wang Shi gave instructions on everything, big or small.

Tang Wan is meticulous and has an exceptional memory. Having actually managed a household and affairs in the northern desert, she is not just a theorist; she can grasp many complicated matters immediately.

Tang Jing also made rapid progress, but she was still slightly inferior to Tang Wan.

Privately, Madam Wang also sighed to the nanny, "Wan'er seems to be born to manage a household. She is calm, insightful, and has a clear sense of right and wrong."

The old woman smiled and chimed in, "The Second Miss has experienced the trials of the Northern Desert, so naturally she's different. Madam, just wait and enjoy your good fortune."

Wang smiled but didn't say anything; she had already enjoyed the blessings of her daughter.

Although life in the northern desert wasn't as glamorous as it is now, I certainly enjoyed a peaceful and carefree life, without a single worry.

Unfortunately, things couldn't continue like this once she returned to the capital. After all, she was the mistress of a household and had to go out and socialize. The affairs of the household couldn't be handled by just one child. Not only were many relationships and social interactions unfamiliar, but she was also afraid of being gossiped about.

Seeing that my two daughters are getting on in years and need to be found husbands, I can't let these things affect their reputation.

Besides studying with the housekeeper, Tang Wan would spend any free time in her own space every day.

After returning to Beijing, things kept happening, and the food in the space wasn't taken care of much.

These past few days have been less busy, so Tang Wan has taken the time to harvest the mature grains in her space and plant new ones.

She wanted to save up more food so she could deliver it to the northern desert again during the cold winter.

However, before transporting grain, they had to first form their own caravan.

The idea had already taken root during her journey back to Beijing, but she hadn't had time to deal with it since returning.

Most importantly, we still don't have enough manpower.

This matter must not be brought to the attention of the family.

Although he had some personal savings, he still had to busy himself with everything, including organizing caravans, purchasing goods, and hiring people.

She took stock of the private savings she brought back from the northern desert and found it was enough to start up capital.

Manpower is key.

She had none of the following: a reliable manager, a capable escort, a guide familiar with the roads, or a skilled animal caretaker.

Looks like I'll have to try my luck at the brokerage.

That day, she told Madam Wang that she wanted to go to the jewelry store. Madam Wang thought it was just a girl's usual love of beauty and said with a smile, "Going to the jewelry store is a good idea. Isn't your sister coming with you?"

"My sister said she's tired these past few days and wants to rest at home; she doesn't want to go out," Tang Wan replied with a smile.

She did ask her sister, originally planning to go out together and then find another opportunity to go out alone, but she didn't expect her sister to not want to go out at all.

I've been a bit tired lately and haven't been very active.

Hearing Tang Wan say this, Madam Wang didn't say anything else, only instructing, "Then you'll need two more nannies and servants." Tang Wan smiled and refused, "Mother, I can manage with Zhu Xi and Er Ya. Er Ya knows some martial arts, and you know my skills, so safety isn't a problem."

Hearing this, Madam Wang didn't insist that she bring so many people. She just smiled and nodded, "Alright, whatever you say!"

Tang Wan went out and went to the jewelry store first. She picked out two hairpins, one for herself and one to give to her sister.

Tang Wan then came out of the silver shop and said to the coachman, "Uncle Li, there's a silk shop up ahead. I'll go take a look. You must be tired after all this time. Why don't you rest at the tea stall across the street and have a bowl of tea? I'll be right back."

Tang Wan sent the driver and, with Zhu Xi and Er Ya in tow, turned into another relatively quiet street, which had many carriage shops, foot inns, and brokerage firms.

The reason I chose this jewelry store is that it's not far from the brokerage firm.

The alleyway was filled with the smells of livestock, dust, and a faint odor of sweat.

Various signs are hung on both sides of the street.

Tang Wan walked into a dental clinic that looked relatively large and well-organized.

A middle-aged broker with a mustache immediately greeted her with a smile: "Young lady, are you looking to hire someone? Maids or servants, or menial laborers? We have them all, and we guarantee you'll be satisfied."

Tang Wan softened her voice and said, "We have some goods at home that we want to send north, but it's not a short distance. We'd like to find a few strong, capable people, preferably with some martial arts skills, to escort and look after them. Do you have any suitable people here?"

Upon hearing this, the broker's eyes darted around: "Escorting goods? To the north? That's hard work, and riskier too. We do have people like that, but they'll cost more than ordinary servants."

Tang Wan knew that such a person would definitely cost a high price, so she nodded slightly and said, "The most important thing is that the person is honest, reliable, strong, and able to endure hardship. If he really has some skills, the price can be negotiated. Could you take a look at him?"

"Yes, yes!" The broker led Tang Wan to the backyard. "This way, please. There are a few who were just brought here. They are all in good health, and some of them used to be hospital guards."

The backyard is quite large, roughly divided into several sections by wooden fences.

The broker pointed to the group of young men and said, "These are all quite good, young lady, take a look."

Looking around, Tang Wan saw only a few tall, robust young men.

Finally, Tang Wan selected three young men based on their facial features.

With the right people selected, today's task is complete.

But then Tang Wan realized that even if she hired people, the grain would still need a safe place to be stored after it was taken out of her space.

Moreover, in the early stages of a caravan's formation, a base is needed to gather manpower, store goods, and discuss matters.

It seems I still need a place of my own.

So he asked the broker, "I want to buy a house with a storage room and a detached house. Do you have any suitable ones?"

The broker thought for a moment and said, “What a coincidence, there really is one. It was originally used by an old merchant in the west of the city to store goods. Later, the merchant moved his whole family south and entrusted us to sell them. The courtyard is not big, but the walls are high and the gate is sturdy. There are three main rooms and two side rooms inside. Most importantly, there is a fairly large storeroom. The ground is paved with blue bricks to prevent moisture and make it convenient for carriages and horses to enter and exit.”

Tang Wan nodded slightly upon hearing this: "Then let's go take a look first."

Upon hearing this, the broker smiled, then suppressed his smile and added, "That location has few residents, it's quiet. It's just that the price is a bit high."

Tang Wan asked about the price, which was slightly higher than the market price, but within her budget.

So he asked, "Is now a convenient time to go take a look?"

When Tang Wan asked this, the broker hurriedly replied, "Convenient, convenient!"

Having said that, he took the key and personally led Tang Wan and her two maids to that courtyard. (End of Chapter)