12dz Chapter 202 You Lan is here
Chapter 202 You Lan is here
In the next few days, they heard from other people who had already made a deposit and were determined to buy the shop. They all knew that they could not wait any longer, so they went to Xiushan Village to make a deposit and raise money on their own.
After a few days, another unexpected person came to Linhai Town.
You Lan came all the way from Tianjing Prefecture with his servant. The closer they got to Linhai Town, the more carriages and pedestrians they saw, which was something he had not expected.
Such a remote town actually attracted so many people.
Looking at the crowded entrance of North Town, their carriage was blocked by the hustle and bustle of cars, horses, and people, so they had to queue up and move into the town little by little.
While waiting, he heard some news.
Huang Mulin issued an announcement.
She wants to expand Linhai Town.
She wants to sell the shop.
The shop is expensive.
and many more.
You Lan was very curious about what the child he had met briefly that year was going to do.
After much difficulty we entered the town. On the right was the bulletin board where notices were posted, and it was crowded with people.
You Lan asked the driver to find an inn nearby to stay, and then told the servant to inquire about it. He was wondering whether he should contact Lao Wang.
But he didn't know how to connect with it.
This time he came to Linhai Town mainly for sightseeing.
A few days ago, I heard that Huang Mulin was cooperating with three major families to sell chili sauce. The purchasing manager of his family bought some and brought them back to the chef to cook. It was both exciting and mouth-watering, but I didn't dare to eat too much.
When I bought it, the guy in the store reminded me that eating too much of this would cause a sore throat.
Although not everyone can accept this chili sauce, most of the masters of the You family like it, which indirectly proves that what Huang Mulin has tinkered with is indeed a hit.
So this time when he went out to travel, he came to Linhai Town under the instructions of You Yaokun.
Soon, the servant returned to the inn with the news and told You Lan everything.
You Lan then realized that the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo had actually been staying in Linhai Town and had never returned to the capital!
Almost everyone living in Linhai Town knew Yang Lijun's identity. They were worried at first, but later found that Yang Lijun was the same as usual.
He opened his business openly, never cheated anyone, and rarely appeared in public. Most of the time, he stayed with the county lady's family.
He does not show off his power, but is kind and gentle, and does not oppress the people.
Gradually, people in the town put their minds at ease and continued to live their lives as usual.
To put it in a broader sense, with the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo here, who would dare to do anything to her?
The already good atmosphere makes people feel more harmonious.
However, there was another thing that concerned him more.
It was similar to what he heard when he was queuing outside the town before, Huang Mulin was going to carry out a major expansion.
But You Lan sensed something unusual from the second announcement.
After completion, it will only be rented and not sold.
This statement inexplicably made him believe that Huang Mulin would have amazing results to present to everyone.
"Have you found out where the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo is now?"
You Lan asked the servant.
"In Xiushan Village." The servant answered him, "The county lady is also in Xiushan Village. I heard that two houses were built next to each other. If you find the county lady, you can find the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo."
That's a good feeling.
You Lan was delighted.
Old Wang must be there too.
Tired from the journey, You Lan first washed up, had a full meal, then lay on the bed with his mind racing. It took him a long time to fall asleep. He got on a carriage to Xiushan Village the next day.
Huang Mulin repaired the road. From time to time, villagers could be seen walking back and forth with their loads on their shoulders, or simply placing their loads on the roadside. Villagers in need could exchange or trade them.
Greatly improved the convenience of life.
Soon, the carriage arrived at the gate of the Huang family mansion in Xiushan Village.
Butler Zou received a notice from the doorman and went outside to pick up the person and bring him to the reception room. He asked the maid to serve tea and snacks to You Lan, and then he went to find Huang Mulin to report the matter.
Yang Lijun was there too.
"You Lan?" Huang Mulin muttered curiously, "You family?"
"Maybe he came for the shop."
Yang Lijun put down the book in her hand and guessed.
"Let's go meet him."
Huang Mulin and Yang Lijun went downstairs to the reception room.
At this time, You Lan looked at the decoration in the living room curiously.
Very unusual.
The overall layout is a conventional building, but the chairs are not square in style.
The semi-arc armrests were simple in style, without too many carvings. There was something that looked like a pillow but wasn't a pillow placed on the back of the chair. He tried it and found it quite comfortable to lean on.
Not as hard as wood to break bones.
You Lan's eyes lit up.
Then he discovered that next to the chair was not a flower table, but a small three-layer cabinet.
Also very special.
He glanced at the door and saw no one there. The servant didn't follow him either. After hesitating for a moment, he curiously opened the cabinet.
There is something.
There are paper, pen, inkstone and graphite in the drawer.
It is probably to facilitate the writing of contracts or the recording of some important information.
It's so convenient.
You Lan sighed.
Just then, he heard footsteps, and quickly closed the cabinet and sat up straight.
But he didn't know that since he stepped into the Huang family mansion, many pairs of eyes had been secretly watching him, and his actions were clearly seen.
It's not a big deal.
Huang Mulin and Yang Lijun walked in. He stood up and bowed, "Madam of the Duke, Lady of the County."
"No need to be polite, get up."
"Yes."
After they were seated, Yang Lijun asked again, "Are you here for the announcement?"
"Madam, I'm back. Yes."
As he spoke, You Lan looked towards Huang Mulin.
Huang Mulin has changed a lot compared to she was five years ago.
The clever and well-behaved girl has transformed into the dignified and graceful girl now, and her gradually opening facial features are even more bright and charming.
What a stunning appearance.
After just one glance, You Lan lowered his head and stopped looking at her.
He is a polite person.
Yang Lijun was quite satisfied with his courtesy.
"Do you have any questions about the announcement at the entrance of Beizhen?"
Huang Mulin asked.
"Forgive me for being blunt." You Lan thought for a moment and said, "The price of the shop is too high."
He added: "I really want to buy it."
"I see."
Huang Mulin looked at Yang Lijun, as if asking for her opinion.
You Lan’s identity is different.
The You family is a scholarly family. Some of his relatives are officials in the court, so they are not from a merchant family.
Huang Mulin's expansion project involves too many things that need to be kept confidential. She is worried that if there is any involvement with the court, it may cause some concerns.
Although Mr. Jia has a cousin within the third degree of kinship who is an official in Beijing, Mr. Jia is independent of Linhai Town and has the right to make his own choices. He is himself and General Jia is General Jia.
You Lan, however, cannot be separated out, as he may very well be the next or the next-next head of the You family.
Yang Lijun also understood this concern.
They had no other intentions, but who could tell when the emperor's mind would become uncontrollable? After all, the emperor was always monitoring them.
The scene suddenly became quiet. You Lan's heart skipped a beat. He thought about it and made a rough guess.
"Madam of the Duke, Lord County, I studied here and learned that Lord County has plans to expand the house. It was all unintentional. Although the You family is a scholarly family, they also have some livelihoods. Otherwise, such a large family cannot withstand the consumption."