I am a thief in the Tang Dynasty

Are you going to buy something, or go to the Aobei Mountain Mine?

Aobei Mountain looks desolate from the outside, and anyone who sees it would think it is a deserted place.

No matter how dissolute he is, he is not a fool.

The Cheng family would definitely find it weird if I asked directly to buy the barren mountain.

Either ask for a sky-high price or don’t sell it!

You cannot reveal your true intentions.

Moreover, Cheng Yaojin is not in a good mood towards the Fang family now.

Not to mention Fang Yiyi, who married the daughter-in-law of the Cheng family. No one mentioned him at all just now.

Chapter 31 The lion opens its mouth?

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Chapter 32: The Chengs’ superb acting skills

Cui's expression remained calm and she said with a hint of reproach:

"Master, what do you mean by that?"

"Xingzhi is a child that you have watched grow up. Our family has given us a lot of land. Even if we lose this Langwo Mountain, we still have other lands."

"Xingzhi finally asked you for help. I'm not asking you to do anything big. It's just a mountain. Just sell it to him."

One plays the good guy and the other plays the bad guy, the couple's cooperation is really seamless.

He even said "buy" instead of "ask", how shameless.

Cheng Yaojin got off the donkey and said, "Okay, okay, let's sell it. However, we spent a lot of money to build a farm on that mountain."

"Nephew, if you want it, you can't let me, Old Cheng, suffer any loss."

Cui stood up, walked to Cheng Yaojin, and said unhappily:

"Money, money, money, that's all you know. That Zhuangzi spent a thousand strings of cash, which is not a big price at all."

"If you ask me, just give it away for free."

Fang Yiyi and Chai Xueying were so angry that they laughed in their hearts.

They went to Aobei Mountain, but passed by Langwo Mountain. Although there were green grass and shady trees on the mountain, the manor that cost a thousand strings of cash to build was nowhere to be seen.

At the foot of the mountain, there is only a dilapidated small village with what appears to be three or four families living in it.

One thousand strings of cash? You’re really bold to say that!

But for real purposes.

They absolutely cannot say this.

Fang Yiyi looked embarrassed and said speechlessly:

"Then Uncle Zhuangzi spent another thousand strings of cash?"

"Forget it, forget it. Add the mountain and the price is too high. I am only going to exchange ten acres of my nephew's hundred acres of good land."

"According to the market price, these ten acres of good land are worth at most one thousand strings of cash, which is just enough to support the farm."

"I can't afford it. I can't afford it at all."

Cui, who was standing by, saw that Fang Yiyi's surprise and disappointment did not seem fake, and she stood up with the help of Chai Xueying.

It is concluded that Fang Yiyi has never been to Langwo Mountain and does not know that there is no village there at all.

Mrs. Cui, who was in charge of all the major and minor affairs inside and outside the Cheng family, knew very well about the land grants and rewards for the family.

Langwo Mountain is a picturesque place. The Cheng family had previously put the property up for sale at a price of ten acres of fertile farmland, but unfortunately no one bought it. If no one bought it, the property would just sit there and be worthless.

If someone wants to buy it, they will bargain for it.

To put it bluntly, the exchange of Langwo Mountain for ten acres of fertile land near Chang'an City was worth almost one thousand strings of cash, and the Cheng family made a fortune.

Cui's face was filled with regret, and she acted like a mistress, making a prompt decision:

"Oh, Xingzhi, look at my aunt's memory. There is no farm on that mountain."

"Ten acres is ten acres. I'm the one making the decision this time. My Cheng family will sell that mountain to my nephew."

Fang Yiyi was immediately filled with gratitude. This time his happiness was not fake.

We are just one step away from our true goal.

Without his reminder, Chai Xueying spoke.

She said with a hint of blame: "Husband, you are just thinking about taking care of your body."

"You forgot what you promised me. You also bought the Aobei Mountain next door so that I can use it to train my personal soldiers."

Fang Yiyi was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, and said with a guilty look on his face:

"It's my fault. I forgot about it."

He looked at Cheng Yaojin with an apologetic look and said:

"Uncle, Madam, can you please sell Aobei Mountain to my nephew at a lower price?"

"I've never heard of what that place is like."

"But it's next to Langwo Mountain, so it's not bad. How about we pay the price of ten acres of good farmland?"

Cheng Yaojin didn't even remember that there were any Langwo Mountain, Aobei Mountain or the like among the lands rewarded to the Fang family.

As smart as he was, he looked directly at Cui.

Chapter 33 Signature and Coal Mine

Cheng Yaojin pretended to be reluctant and said:

"Madam, since you have made the decision just now, you have the final say on this matter."

"Anyway, everyone in Chang'an knows that I, Old Cheng, am afraid of you."

"Nephew, don't ask me anymore. Just go find your aunt."

After he finished speaking, Cheng Yaojin, who was so happy that he was about to burst into laughter, gritted his teeth, lowered his head, pretended to be angry and embarrassed, then walked away.

Fang Yiyi and his wife looked at Cui embarrassedly but gratefully, waiting for her reply.

The Aobei Mountain is barren and not a blade of grass grows. Not to mention farming, even the birds don't poop there!

It is a completely barren mountain.

If I also sell ten acres of good farmland, the news will get out.

The people of Chang'an will definitely say that the Cheng family is dishonest and has damaged their reputation.

By giving the barren mountain to Princess Le Kang, even if everyone felt that the Cheng family had taken advantage of Langwo Mountain, no one could say anything bad about it.

We have to say that the Cheng family is kind and generous!

After a brief thought, Cui told the truth directly:

"Aobei Mountain is a barren mountain with no grass growing on it. It cannot grow crops and is worthless."

"It is the perfect place for the princess to train her personal soldiers."

"The mountain will be given to the princess."

Chai Xueying's face was full of surprise, and Fang Yiyi did not expect that Cui, such a thrifty person, could be so generous.

After a little thought, I understood what was going on.

He also showed gratitude, saluted and said:

"Thank you, ma'am. I'll come back to thank you when my nephew feels better!"

Cui said with concern, "What are you thanking me for, kid?"

"I watched you grow up, too. If it weren't for your uncle, this family fortune would have been earned through bloody battles on the battlefield."

"I can even give you these two mountains directly."

Fang Yiyi praised General Cheng's prowess with admiration on his face, and Chai Xueying echoed him, which made Cui smile.

Afterwards, he asked someone to bring paper and pen, and both parties signed the contract and sealed it.

After things are done.

All three of them let out a sigh of relief and smiled.

Chai Xueying was so excited that she almost couldn't control herself. She pinched her thigh hard with her right hand to stop herself from laughing out loud.

She thought her husband was going to spend a hundred acres of good farmland to buy the mountain.

As a result, ten acres of good farmland were used to cover the hilltop. Although the price was a bit high, it was not a waste of money.

The Aobei Mountain that I really wanted became a gift to me for free, without spending a penny.

This is a good thing that I couldn’t even imagine when it came!

The young couple thanked Cui again and then slowly left.

Behind the rockery in the garden in front of the main hall.

Cheng Yaojin used his big hand, a palm-leaf fan, to cover Cheng Chubi's mouth tightly.

After the two men left, Cheng Yaojin finally let out a long sigh, glared at his son, and scolded him in a low voice:

"Look at you, you don't even know who you are after drinking a little!"

"You almost ruined a good thing, don't you know?"

Even though the sweetheart has married someone else, the couple is still very much in love.

What are you going to see?

After watching this, can my sweetheart marry you again?

Wouldn't it be a nuisance if you went to see it?

What if I ruin everything going on at home?

Cheng Chubi, feeling aggrieved, pouted and said:

"Grandpa, I don't want to cause any trouble, I just want to go and take a look."

"See if the princess is doing well!"

"Besides, what good can Fang Yiyi do when he comes to our house, other than showing off what the princess's family gave him and causing trouble for our family?"

Cheng Yaojin, covering his head in silence, kicked Cheng Chubi in frustration, and his son fell on his butt.

Chapter 34: They all took advantage

Cheng Yaojin said unhappily, "Look at how useless you are."

"If you feel unhappy and want to vent, you won't feel better just by beating and scolding."

"Let's go and see how your mother will vent her anger on you."

Thinking of the silly son of the Fang family, who gave him ten acres of fertile land near Chang'an City for free, Cheng Yaojin was so happy that the corners of his mouth stretched to the back of his ears.

Seeing his grandfather laughing so happily, Cheng Chubi immediately became interested. He stood up quickly and followed his father to the main hall.

"Mother, Grandpa said Fang Yiyi came to bring good news to our family. What is it?"

After Cheng Chubi greeted her, he looked at A Niang, who usually kept her emotions to herself, and smiled. He scratched his ears and cheeks curiously and asked impatiently.

Cheng Yaojin also asked:

"Madam, where are the Langwo Mountain and Aobei Mountain?"

"How much did you sell for Aobei Mountain?"

"How much advantage did we take from that kid from the Fang family this time?"