Author: Zhou Ziheng

Chapter 20 Guess it right

After finishing busy with Yao Hua's entrance, Zhao Mingruo asked Peng Nian to carry the carriage and horses, and then took Ah Fu to Yulin Lane to see his new mansion.

Shen Qingshan had been waiting in front of the door with many people early in the morning. They were holding chickens, ducks and other living animals in their hands, and they looked particularly lively.

"Madam, you are here."

"These two courtyards were originally the residences of criminals who vassalized the King of Wei. After they were fined and confiscated, the yamen clearly marked the price for sale. Because the original owner was very greedy, the courtyard was built in a very grand manner. The house has been tidied up. Only

Some corners need to be renovated, and we have already hired someone to come over, and they will be able to sort them out in about half a month."

While talking, Shen Qingshan led Zhao Mingruo to watch in the house.

"The courtyard next door belongs to the brother of the owner of the household. The layout of the two households is similar. Madam, do you want to open the courtyard wall and merge the two households into one?"

Zhao Mingru shook his head, "No need, the two houses are just right. The food is stored there, and we can live here."

"But Qingshan, the matter of repairing the courtyard is not urgent. The most important thing at the moment is to dig a well in our yard, arrange for people to dig the well, and arrange for some people to plant fruits."

Although the drought-stricken area is not in Lin'an, the capital will also be affected. Water sources are scarce and there is no longer enough water. The wells that have been drilled have dried up, and they can only barely feed and drink for the people. If they want to bathe and irrigate, it is impossible.

The reason why Zhao Mingruo wanted to buy this sinner's courtyard, which no one dared to mess with, was that in his previous life, he heard that the drought had passed for a long time, and someone bought it at a very low price and accidentally discovered that there was an underground water source that could be used to drill a well.

Many people felt sorry after hearing the news. If someone had come to buy it earlier, the water source would have been found earlier, and it would not have been so difficult during drought.

In this life, Zhao Mingruo felt that just having food was not enough, she also had to hold water in her hands.

Shen Qingshan nodded, "Understood."

No wonder the lady asked him to find those people before going out. It turns out they all have a use.

Then he took his men to work.

A fence was quickly built in the yard, and the newly purchased chickens and ducks were kept inside. A large piece of wasteland in the other side of the yard was reclaimed and planted with seedlings and seeds, which are fruits that will mature in a short period of time.

Even if there is no food, her yard can be self-sufficient, so she doesn’t have to worry about food and drink.

Zhao Mingruo went to the living room.

"Ah Fu, the other things have been arranged. You go and make a pot of tea. The Crown Prince of Yan will come over later."

Ah Fu nodded and went to make tea, when a figure appeared at the door and caught Zhao Mingruo's eyes.

The man who came in from the door was tall and tall, wearing a Canglang-colored gown covering his body. The edges were mixed with silver thread to outline the pattern of green bamboo. The golden light fell behind him, swaying with light and shadow.

Yan Huaian, who was waiting outside the door, was led by his servants and walked up to him. Zhao Mingruo was still a little dazed.

She and Yan Huai'an met only a few times, and their friendship had faded. But every time she saw him, he was so calm and indifferent, which made people who got along with him feel as calm as water. He was clearly a person who was suffering from illness, but his personality was clear.

He is so generous that even the ice cubes in the snowy mountains in front of him seem to be melted.

Inexplicably, Zhao Mingruo felt more sincere, "You are here, Prince Yan."

Zhao Mingruo invited Yan Huaian to the hall and poured him a cup of tea.

With a faint smile on his pale and bloodless face, Yan Huaian took the hot tea and took a sip.

The sunlight shone brightly on his body through the window. When it reflected on his cuffs, the silver thread shone brightly, making his delicate face look pale and his figure taller and thinner.

"When I passed by the yard, I found that the long-term workers were cultivating and raising a lot of live animals. Now the second lady has changed her preference, from apricot blossom viewing to farmhouse entertainment, which is quite unique."

Zhao Mingruo felt a little guilty after being praised, "I just thought this house was in a better location and was very clean, so I bought a house here."

"What about the Hou Mansion?"

Zhao Mingruo was stunned and quickly said, "The Hou Mansion is naturally good, but it would be better to have more places to relax and have fun."

Yan Huaian's eyes were as dark as water, "The second lady has changed a lot."

Zhao Mingruo didn't really hear what she heard. She just thought that Yan Huaian was like others and felt that her feelings for Gu Changheng had changed. She smiled politely. She didn't expect that her reputation in the past was like this. She was also to blame.

I was really fooled by Gu Changheng's few words.

Yan Huaian did not continue to be polite, "I am here today to find the second lady for the land in the western suburbs."

Ah Ye handed over the money accordingly.

Zhao Mingruo felt heavy in his heart but did not answer it, "Prince Yan, can I ask why you want to buy this piece of land?"

"To be honest, your purchase of this piece of land has solved my urgent need, but I can't lie to you. That piece of land in the western suburbs is neither easy to cultivate nor open a store. It's remote and far away. It used to be close to each other.

The Buddhist temple also had vendors' stalls, but after I bought it, I only planted an apricot grove. The scenery was fine, but other uses would be difficult."

If Zhao Mingruo had not had feelings for Gu Changheng and wanted to buy the place where they first met as a souvenir, he would not have been taken advantage of and spent such a large sum of money to buy a useless place.

According to Zhao Mingruo's character, she doesn't ask about things she shouldn't ask, and doesn't bother with things she shouldn't inquire about. But every time she sees Yan Huaian, there is an indescribable throbbing in her heart, which makes her unable to help but feel sorry for him.

Such a sick and frail prince is curious.

She kind of wanted to know.

There are rumors in the market that the prince of the Duke of Yan was once in love with the maid who served him tea and water. Unfortunately, the two were very different in status. The prince and his wife strongly opposed it, and the prince was sick and weak. This feeling was not made clear in the end.

Nor did he give that maid a legitimate identity.

Later, the maid opened the Duke's mansion, and there was no more news. The prince is still alone today.

Could it be that he also met his sweetheart for the first time on this piece of land?

Thinking of this, Zhao Mingruo's eyes also changed slightly. When she looked at Yan Huaian again, her eyes were full of emotion.

Men in the world are all lucky, and those who are loyal to their feelings are rare. The prince has a noble status, and even though he is sick, he can ask for a woman of any status to serve him, but he can withstand the flowers, and can remain infatuated with a humble maidservant. Really let him

People admire.

Yan Huai'an didn't know why Zhao Mingruo changed his attitude to look at him. He coughed softly and said, "There is nothing that cannot be explained. I once met an old friend here and felt that it was particularly meaningful. It happened that the second wife had parted with him, so he took advantage of the situation.

Buy it."

The words are cryptic, but they can be understood.

have to.

Got it right.

Old friend, old friend, beloved old friend.

Zhao Mingruo looked at Yan Huaian and was even more moved, "So that's it."
Chapter completed!