A person walked over holding a brocade box.
"Tap..."
The brocade box opened, revealing a few items inside.
"It has been a pleasure to get to know Young Master Fang. Being with you feels like being with an old friend. Unfortunately, I can’t stay here for long."
"This is a small gift, not much, but it shows my respect."
"Miss Chen, you are too kind." Fang Zheng frowned and instinctively wanted to refuse, but under the other party’s insistence, he eventually nodded and accepted it.
Although Jiu Niang is a woman, she is very generous.
Inside the brocade box was a bottle of Body Strengthening Pills. These pills have so effect even on Martial Artists and are even more beneficial to martial artists.
There were also two secret manuals.
Unfortunately,
there was nothing like the Dharma Gate of the Five Thunders Hand.
This was only natural.
The Five Thunders Hand is a superior Martial Arts technique that can only be practiced after cultivating True Qi. It is useless to a Blood Martial Artist, and being so precious, Jiu Niang might not be willing to give it away.
Lastly,
there was a token.
"Young Master Fang is quite wealthy. Although the Fang Mansion no longer exists, I imagine you are not lacking in silver taels. There will be an auction in a while."
"I am going back to the Prefecture City, so I can’t attend."
Chen Jiuniang spoke:
"If Young Master Fang is interested, you can attend. Simply present this token. However, if you are not sure, make sure not to act rashly."
"People’s hearts are treacherous; one must be cautious."
"Yes."
Fang Zheng responded affirmatively.
......
Anxi Trading Company.
Unlike usual, the atmosphere at the trading company has been a bit strange lately, perhaps due to General Song’s death affecting the internal operations of the company.
"Young Master Fang."
The shopkeeper greeted him with enthusiasm, his face full of smiles, a stark contrast to his previous aloofness.
"Please, have a seat."
"What would you like to see?"
"The shopkeeper is too kind." Fang Zheng bowed with cupped fists:
"I heard that the formula for the Sun Family’s Floating Light Brocade has dropped in price?"
"Indeed." The shopkeeper smiled wryly:
"Business is tough, the market has changed, and we have no choice but to lower our prices. Young Master Fang, now is a great ti to buy low."
Most of the businesses here were connected to Song Kewang, and now that Song Kewang is dead, adjustnts are sure to happen within the company. Many people will be driven away.
Others will co in.
No one knows if they will be one of those who are driven away.
Change is imminent.
It’s natural to seize whatever you can.
"By the way."
The shopkeeper’s eyes shifted as he spoke in a low voice:
"Besides Floating Light Brocade, I also have a formula for Flowing Cloud Gauze, which is just as exquisite, on offer for a similarly low price."
"Oh!"
Fang Zheng sat up straight:
"The price..."
"Well..." The shopkeeper pursed his lips and said:
"You only need to pay the price of one item for both items!"
Fang Zheng smiled and nodded slowly:
"Deal!"
......
"Chief Luo!"
"Officer Qi!"
"Shopkeeper Tian..."
In the back courtyard of the Governnt Office, Fang Zheng in his robe cupped his fists and warmly greeted everyone, to which they all returned the courtesy, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
Today.
The wealthy households of the city gathered together.
Of course,
it’s the surviving wealthy households.
"Everyone."
Mr. Han from the Household Departnt stepped onto a makeshift high platform, raising his hands and gently pressing down:
"Please, let’s quiet down."
The crowd stopped talking and looked towards the platform.
"This year has been a year of disaster, with droughts, heavy snows, and rebellions causing disturbances." After the crowd quieted down, Mr. Han continued:
"Fortunately."
"With Lord Yan overseeing the County Governnt, the County City is safe, and the people are unhard."
?
Fang Zheng was speechless.
Below the stage, people praised repeatedly, saying the County Magistrate’s thods were remarkable, and his governance allowed the people to survive this disaster year.
Of course.
Whether they believe these words or not, only the ghosts know.
"Everyone coming here today should already know the purpose." Mr. Han gently stroked his beard and said:
"The Ren Family colluded with the White Lotus Sect and has been executed. All their lands have been taken over by the County Governnt. There are also more than ten wealthy households who t similar fates. Their estates and hos are now under the County Governnt’s na. The lord is considering how to handle them, so an auction is planned here."
He picked up a book, opened it for a mont, and read:
"Over four thousand acres of good farmland, more than twenty houses, nearly ten thousand acres of mountain and forest land, poor fields, more than a thousand tenant farrs, and slaves..."
"Jewels, gems, paintings, and calligraphy..."
"To the highest bidder!"
The audience’s breathing grew heavy, and their eyes showed eagerness.
Mr. Han smiled with satisfaction and said:
"Let’s start with the old Zhang Family house."
"Young Master Fang." At this mont, soone approached Fang Zheng and said in a low voice:
"Lord Yan requests your presence."
"Oh!"
Fang Zheng’s eyes moved slightly, and he followed the person to a side room of the County Governnt Office.
There were already several people present.
Besides County Magistrate Lord Yan, there was Patriarch Linghu, a white-bearded Daoist, and Patriarch Wang Xingtian of the Wang Family.
"Young Master Fang."
Lord Yan nodded in acknowledgnt:
"Please, have a seat."
"Thank you, my lord." Fang Zheng cupped his fists and was led to his seat.
"The situation is difficult." Lord Yan lightly stroked his beard, let out a sigh, and then said:
"Fortunately, it’s over now."
The remaining assets of the Ren Family need to be dealt with. If any of you are interested, consider it first, whether it’s hos or land."
"As for the price..."
"Discounts are available as well."
Fang Zheng raised an eyebrow.
This was a direct ntion of giving special treatnt.
It seems that those who ca today are among the most notable in Gu’an County. It’s just... when did I beco qualified to be among them?
In truth.
Fang Zheng underestimated himself.
Previously, in Gu’an County, the Ren Family and Ling Family stood alongside each other.
Now that the Ren Family is destroyed, Linghu An aims for Zhaonan Prefecture, not Gu’an County, leaving only a few wealthy notable families in the area.
Fang Zheng’s background is mysterious, his spending lavish, and his own abilities are not weak.
Most importantly...
He has a good relationship with Chief Luo, Officer Qi, among others, and has connections within the Governnt Office, already belonging to the top wealthy households in the county.
He is just too modest, and since his household consists of only one person, he is often overlooked by others.
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