suspected wife

After mid-autumn, the construction site became lively again.

On the afternoon of the sixteenth day, Ming Heng and Ming Jue came from Yunjia Village to visit Qiao Mingjin's mother and daughter with greetings from the whole family.

Qiao's mother and Lan's also cooked a lot of local food for the brothers to bring over, which brought Ming Qi to tears of joy.Holding a fried sesame ball in each hand, he smiled so hard that his teeth could not see his eyes.

He said that the family hadn't forgotten her, and jumped up and down with joy.

With Qiao Mingjin's support and Mingjue's Shuxiu money, the Qiao family gradually got better.Now I am willing to buy some flour and cook some food.I am also willing to put oil to make some fried food.

Now Ming Yu was the only one left in the Qiao family, and Ming Qi and Xiao Wan'er brought over half of the food they cooked, and the rest were brought to the city for the brothers to eat, so the Qiao family probably didn't keep much.

Mingjue also told Qiao Mingjin about buying land for 1000 taels.

The 1000 taels of silver bought another 400 mu of first-class fertile land, ten taels per mu, a total of [-] taels.Now it's the autumn harvest season, and there are not many people selling land here, so Qiao's father and Qiao's mother listened to grandmother Lan's words and found a small hill of about [-] mu nearby and bought it.

The hill is not steep, nor is it that kind of rocky mountain. There are some shrubs on the hill, and it can be used as dry land after it is leveled.Otherwise, it is also good to plant some fruit trees and raise some live animals such as chickens, ducks and rabbits in them.

Xu was inspired by seeing Qiao Mingjin raising chickens in the woods of Xiahe Village. Now that there is no good fertile land, there happens to be a hilltop of more than 700 mu for sale, and the price of one tael of wasteland is more than 700 taels.The owner's house was in a hurry and finally only asked for 600 taels.

Both the Qiao family and the Yun family thought it was a good deal, so they went to the county to transfer their household registration together.

Qiao Mingjin took the two land deeds and put them away properly, and she felt a little more confident in her heart. Now she is considered a small fortune.Feel more confident about the future.

Her natal family was very tight-lipped, and she had nothing to worry about.

Brothers Ming Heng and Ming Jue stayed for one night, and went to the city after lunch on the [-]th.

Yue Zhongyao wanted to go with the two brothers, and hired a bullock cart to wait at the door.

Originally, Qiao Mingjin wanted to send the two brothers off in a carriage, but Yue Zhongyao's enthusiasm was not enough, and the two brothers didn't want Qiao Mingjin to send them off either.I'm afraid it's too late to return.

In the end Ming Heng had no choice but to grit his teeth and leave with Yue Zhongyao.

Officially resumed work on the [-]th.Early in the morning, the construction site became lively...

In the middle of the day, Zhou Yanqing also arrived with Zhou Guanshi.

After Qiao Mingjin and him wandered around the construction site for half an hour, Zhou Yanqing led Qiao Mingjin to drive the carriage.

Chi Yanqing greatly appreciated Qiao Mingjin's comprehension ability, and praised him repeatedly.Qiao Mingjin was very proud.

"You have become so proficient in just a few days. It seems that our master in Zhou Mansion can teach you."

Qiao Mingjin rolled his eyes at him, and joked with him in a good mood: "I'm smart, okay?"

Zhou Yanqing laughed out loud.

He gave Qiao Mingjin a sideways look on the shaft of the car.Said: "Anyway, you can drive a carriage now, so you have to remember my contribution no matter what."

"What do you want?"

Qiao Mingjin couldn't understand his complacent look.

"Cook me a delicious meal today. Of course, there is one more thing besides this. You have to thank me. I only ask for a meal, and you are not at a loss."

Qiao Mingjin frowned and thought about it.What else was there for him to ask for a meal?

Soon her eyes lit up: "Is the store settled?"

Zhou Yanqing glanced at her and said, "Can't you remember it later?"

Qiao Mingjin was very happy.He didn't bother with him, turned around and went home.

Zhou Yanqing also felt a little strange, what delicious food did he have on Saturday?But just fell in love with an ordinary farm meal cooked by this woman.

Even if I don't eat for a few days, I still feel anxious.

When they arrived at Qiao's house, Zhou Yanqing asked his servant to take over the carriages and horses, followed Qiao Mingjin to the main room, and took out the deed from his arms.

"You asked me to search for 3000 taels. I think you only have 3000 taels of silver in your hand? Do you really want to use them all up?"

Zhou Yanqing was very uncertain.

"I really only have so much in my hand. You can probably estimate how much silver I have. If it takes 3000 taels to buy a store, then I only have about 300 taels in my hand."

"Aren't you going to keep some?"

"It's not good for me, a country girl, to keep too much money in my hands. Maybe it will be a disaster. This house is not in the village yet. It's not good for people to think about it. I still can't sleep well. I don't need it now. What a huge sum of money is used. In a few days, the autumn grain will come down, and there will be enough grain for half a year, so there will be no big expenses."

"Aren't you going to spend money on other places besides eating?"

Zhou Yanqing really couldn't imagine why this person only wanted to prepare money for food?Don't you need to dress up, dress up, wear jewelry, and be human?These don't use silver?

Qiao Mingjin seemed to see what he was thinking, squinted at him, and said: "Our rural areas are different from your cities. Apart from food, some people can't make a new dress all year round. I don’t need three or four taels of silver. I keep a few hundred taels in my hand to prepare for the silver used by my natal family to find someone to plow and level the land, which is already too much.”

"Three or four taels of silver a year?" Zhou Yanqing opened his mouth in disbelief.

"Yes. It won't take that much yet."

Zhou Yanqing sighed after hearing this.

If he hadn't met Qiao Mingjin, when had he come into contact with these things?

What can three or four taels of silver do in his eyes?It's not enough to reward a servant with a big seal.

Shaking his head, he pushed several house deeds to Qiao Mingjin and said, "There are three shops here. One is small, it's a noodle shop, and it only costs 500 taels. The other is a grocery store, and it's also on Dongjie Wangpu, although it is only one floor, has a backyard, dug a well, and three houses, so the asking price is 200 taels, and finally because of the Zhou family, we negotiated 1000 taels."

"The other one is on South Street. It's a small restaurant with a large area. There are two floors above and below. Three floors of foundation have been dug. When the business is good in the future, we can add another floor to the top. Because it's not a busy place on South Street. , the master was in a hurry to get rid of it, and asked for 500 taels."

"The three places are exactly 3000 taels. I have seen all three shops. They are all good. Although only the grocery store on East Street is in a busy place, the other two places are not too remote, and there are people, so it is not a disadvantage to buy them. .If you don’t want it, I’ll eat it. Now there are people doing business in these three places. If you don’t have any business, you can still let them operate. The small noodle restaurant rents for five taels a month, and the grocery store ten taels a month. Two, the restaurant is 20 taels a month."

After hearing this, Qiao Mingjin got up and bowed to Zhou Yanqing: "Thank you, Master Liu, for your kindness."

"This gift is a bit big. It's just a matter of raising my hand. It's not a big deal for my Zhou family to find a few shops in the city."

"I still have to thank Liu Ye. If it weren't for Liu Ye, where would I find such a good shop? And I don't know when I will find it. I want all three of these shops. Let's keep the status quo. I don't even think about it." I don’t have the mental energy to do business by myself. The child is still young, and I can’t easily go out. I can collect some rent every month, just enough for our mother and daughter to live on.”

Qiao Mingjin's expression was flat, no joy could be seen on her face.

Zhou Yanqing looked at her face very seriously, this woman seemed to be so indifferent at all times, like an orchid in an empty valley, unattractive.But it is always unforgettable.

"These are three leases. I think you must want them. I decided to change your name. I also re-signed the lease for you. If it is inconvenient for you in the future, I will ask Manager Zhou to help you ask for the rent." .I've told him."

"Thank you very much then."

With the help of Zhou's family to ask for the rent, firstly, she is not afraid of not being able to get it, secondly, it saves her a lot of trouble, and thirdly, it can avoid some eyes and ears.

Qiao Mingjin took a look at the three house deeds, all of which had Qiao Mingjin's name written on them. She looked at Zhou Yanqing and said, "Aren't you afraid that I won't want you? Did you write my name so quickly?"

"What am I afraid of? Isn't your 3000 taels still on me? Besides, you don't want me, but you just go to the yamen and change your name. What a big deal."

Zhou Yanqing was idly swinging her feet on the chair, and the hem of the hang silk embroidered with green bamboo swayed, as if the bamboo was dancing gently in the breeze, which was very pleasing to the eye.

Qiao Mingjin glanced at him and smiled.

This person is certain that she will buy it.

However, the choice of the three shops is very in line with her wishes.In this way, she has a rental income of 35 taels of silver a month, and several hundred taels a year, which is enough for the mother and daughter to spend.

The two chatted a few words in the main room, and saw Xiao Wan'er rushing towards her with a smile.

With sharp eyes and quick hands, Zhou Yanqing picked up the little thing in her arms and raised it high: "Do you want to miss Uncle Zhou?"

"Think about it!"

The little thing answered loudly.Very full of spirit.

"Uncle Zhou is so happy to hear that. Let's go, Uncle Zhou will take you there to see what good things Uncle Zhou brought for our little Wan'er this time."

As he spoke, he picked up the little things and walked towards the baskets piled up in the main room.

It was Zhou Yanqing's servant who moved out of the car and put it there.Qiao Mingjin went to learn how to drive a carriage with Zhou Yanqing, so she hasn't had time to put it back.

"Don't bring so many things every time you come, it's another expense. We can't eat so much."

Qiao Mingjin felt a little uneasy, and said to Zhou Yanqing.

"Where is it worth what? It's not a good thing, it's just food for ordinary life. This time, Zhongqiu Zhuangzi sent a lot of meat and vegetables, and there are a lot of fresh fruits, too. If it’s bad, it’s a waste if you don’t have anything. I’ll have someone pack some up for you, nothing worth anything, compared to the abacus and pulleys you gave us to Zhou’s family, this is nothing. You can put it away at ease.”

After hearing this, Qiao Mingjin had no choice but to give up. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)