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Now all Chen Wanxing needs to do is take out the deposit, and after all the paperwork is completed, he can take the property deed and get the remaining money back. Then the transaction will be complete.

Seeing that another order had been completed, Granny Wang didn't linger and immediately took Chen Wanxing back to the inn.

Chen Wanxing didn't hesitate and directly took the one hundred tael silver note and handed it to her.

Granny Wang quickly took the deed with both hands and said with a smile, "Please wait a moment, young lady. I'll go to the yamen to process the paperwork and try my best to get the deed to you today."

After she finished speaking, she handed the key to Granny Li and then turned and left in a hurry.

When Chen Wanxing received the key, she was so happy she almost jumped for joy. But then she realized that she was no longer in the Marquis's mansion and didn't need to maintain the image of a head maid anymore.

She's in her room now, with only the maid she just bought by her. Why should she suppress her emotions?

Thinking of this, Chen Wanxing actually jumped up and down twice.

Granny Li smiled with some surprise at her uncharacteristic childlike behavior. As for that silly girl Yunzhu, seeing her mistress jumping up and down with joy, she also jumped around a couple of times.

Then the two of them burst into laughter in the room, and even Li Mama, seeing this, couldn't help but smile.

"Miss, I was thinking of going with Yunzhu to that courtyard in Baishi Lane in the south of the city to tidy up and clean it up. After we buy some furniture, you can move in."

"Alright," Chen Wanxing instructed before leaving, "Granny, you and Yunzhu should first thoroughly clean the inside and outside of the house."

I'll go over after everything is cleaned up. Then we can go shopping for the furniture and other items we need together.

Granny Li and Yunzhu accepted their errands and, carrying cleaning supplies such as wooden buckets and rags borrowed from the inn, headed to the new house in Baishi Lane. Chen Wanxing, however, remained alone in her inn room, brewed a pot of tea, and waited for news from Granny Wang.

As the sun gradually set outside the window, it cast long shadows into the room.

Around 3 PM, the sound of Granny Wang's slightly hurried footsteps finally rang out outside the door.

"Miss, Miss, the matter is settled." Her voice arrived before she did, and when she pushed the door open, her forehead was still covered in fine sweat, but her face was flushed.

She carefully took out a brand-new cloth bag from her bosom, untied the rope, and presented the two official deeds to Chen Wanxing with both hands:

"Look, the official seal is clearly visible. Those two houses are now firmly under your name, Miss."

Chen Wanxing took the two pieces of paper and carefully examined them word by word. Only after confirming that the address, acreage, and boundaries were all correct did her heart finally settle down, and a genuine smile appeared on her face.

"The old lady is indeed reliable and efficient in handling matters."

She carefully put away the house deed, then said nothing more, turned around and took out the silver she had prepared from the chest by the bed, and neatly pushed it in front of Granny Wang.

"This is the remaining amount, totaling one hundred and sixty-one taels. Please check it, Granny."

Seeing how straightforward she was, even including the depreciation fee for withdrawing the silver notes, Granny Wang's wrinkles deepened with a smile.

She finished counting quickly, her voice light and cheerful: "The number is exactly right, not a penny off. You're a trustworthy person, young lady."

Once the money and goods have been exchanged, the transaction is considered complete.

Just as Granny Wang was about to say some polite words and prepare to take her leave, she saw Chen Wanxing turn around again and take out a piece of cloth wrapped in plain oil paper from the chest by the bed.

"Grandma," Chen Wanxing said sincerely, handing over the fabric.

"You've been running around these past few days for my sake, it must have been really tough. This lake silk fabric was brought back from the capital, it has a dignified color and a supple texture. Please use it to make a handkerchief or fan, it's just a small token of my appreciation, please don't refuse."

Granny Wang was taken aback, but instinctively took it.

It felt silky smooth and cool to the touch. Looking at the exposed corner, the background was a clear blue after rain, woven with dark cloud patterns. The luster was understated, and it was clear at a glance that it was a top-quality product. In the silk shops of Kaifeng Prefecture, a piece of this kind of lake crepe fabric would cost at least five qian of silver.

Although she earned quite a bit this time, no one ever thinks they have too much money.

The key is that such high-quality goods are often hard to buy even with money. This shows much more sincerity than simply giving money, saving face while providing a practical benefit.

She was immediately flattered and overwhelmed, holding the fabric in both hands, saying, "This is too much for you, young lady. This old woman, I really..."

She was deeply moved, feeling that this young woman was not only insightful but also acted with grace and elegance. She would remember this favor forever.

Granny Wang said many auspicious words, such as "Congratulations on moving to your new home" and "May you have wealth and prosperity," before she thanked her profusely and took her leave with the fabric.

After seeing Granny Wang off, Chen Wanxing locked the door, sat down quietly, and let her consciousness sink into the space.

First, he carefully put away the indentures of Granny Li and Yunzhu, as well as the house deed that Granny Wang had just given him. Then he picked up her account book and carefully counted and calculated the remaining money and assets.

The biggest expense was the purchase price of the house, which was 260 taels of silver.

There were also expenses for buying Granny Li and Yunzhu. Granny Li cost eight taels of silver, Yunzhu six taels, and there was also a commission of one tael and four mace paid to the brokerage firm, for a total of fifteen taels and four mace.

The inn's food and lodging, the transportation, the small tips, and the money given as gifts all added up to about five taels of silver.

In just a few days, she spent three hundred taels of silver like water, and her savings visibly shrank significantly.

Looking at the still considerable amount of silver in the space, but with a large amount missing, Chen Wanxing let out a soft sigh, feeling a genuine pang of regret.

However, the money was well spent; money gives courage, and industry is the foundation for survival.

From then on, Chen Wanxing was no longer a rootless drifter in Kaifeng Prefecture, but a respectable citizen with a house, property, and servants.

That evening, she politely declined the waiter's offer to have dinner downstairs, only asking that a few light dishes and a bowl of rice be brought to her room.

By the flickering candlelight, she slowly ate her simple dinner, planning her furniture-buying schedule for the new house the next day. A surge of energy coursed through her weary body.