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Chapter 130 - 130 130 - New Plans (Part 4 (2))_1
Chapter 130 - 130 130 - New Plans (Part 4 (2))_1
?Chapter 130: Chapter 130 – New Plans (Part 4 (2))_1 Chapter 130: Chapter 130 – New Plans (Part 4 (2))_1 “I dare not say that I do it very well, but I can prepare simple meals. As long as the young lady buys our family, I am willing to work like a horse for you, ensuring that I will not be lazy. Also, my eldest son knows a bit of literacy. They not only know how to farm, but can also serve the young lady, ensuring that they will not laze around.” While she talked, she sneakily glanced at her grandson, a child of about six or seven years old.
Her worries were not unfounded. Such a large child was not valued in the Northern Land. Which family would be willing to spend money to raise the lowest-ranking person who could not work?
“Young lady, my family is accustomed to working on farms, and I am also literate.” A fair-skinned man said with a flattering smile, “And my daughter has also learned some manners, she will certainly satisfy the young lady.”
As he spoke, he signaled the two girls.
“I have met the young lady.” The two relatively striking young girls curtsied to Lin Ziyin.
“Who are you?” Lin Ziyin asked a solitary man.
This man was sitting in the corner, his eyes slightly closed, seemingly indifferent to his surroundings.
When he heard Lin Ziyin’s voice, the man finally opened his eyes.
“I can only read, nothing else.” the man answered bitterly.
“Can you be loyal?” Lin Ziyin asked again.
“That depends on whether you can prove yourself worthy of my submission.” The man’s response was infuriating.
“I want this man.” Lin Ziyin spoke as everyone was shaking their heads at the man’s arrogant attitude.
“Him…and I will take their families as well.” Lin Ziyin chose six families in one breath. All these families had many dependents, amounting to thirty-two people in total. Adding the two darts masters and a scholar, Lin Ziyin was indeed generous this time.
The officer was taken aback at the sight of her buying so many people, but he also didn’t want to intervene. He just wanted to finish the task assigned by the third young master.
“Five silver for adults, three for children. Let’s take an average, four silver per person. That’s a total of one hundred and forty silver.”
“Alright, deal.” Lin Ziyin nodded.
Under the hopeful gaze of the assembled, the officer affixed his seal onto the indenture, “You have to register at the government offices to make it official.”
After sealing a good deal, he specifically reminded Lin Ziyin once more.
“Thank you.” Lin Ziyin thanked him politely, ready to take the people home.
“Benefactor, Amitabha.” Just when it was getting lively, Master Hui Zhen appeared with two medicinal monks.
“Great Monk.” Seeing Master Hui Zhen, Lin Ziyin’s face lit up with a smile.
“Who is injured this time?” Master Hui Zhen asked casually, quite unlike his usual serious persona, as he had grown familiar with Lin Ziyin.
“The official slaves that I bought.” Lin Ziyin answered, laughing.
“Two.” The old monk held up two fingers.
“Deal.” Lin Ziyin nodded, still laughing.
Their private conversation seemed like a secret code. While others couldn’t understand what they meant, it was clear for Master Hui Zhen and the Lin Family. Everyone in the Lin Family chuckled.
The two medicinal monks following behind also laughed.
A mighty procession headed towards the Lin Family residence, leaving a stir in their wake.
The officer hadn’t expected the seemingly ordinary country girl to be acquainted with the master of Ding’an Temple. He couldn’t help but regret not having visited the Lin family the previous night to establish a good relationship.