214: The Fox Exploits the Tiger’s Might (4 more)
Two individuals arrived at the small parlor.
When Xu Xuanjin caught sight of them, he was initially taken aback.
One, a wealthy Banished Immortal; the other, a poor beauty capable of toppling nations.
Both possessed an impressive appearance; walking side by side, they resembled a painting, so exquisite it made one fear to look directly at them.
Quickly standing up, Xu Xuanjin, though well-traveled and accustomed to grandeur, still felt nervous.
He greeted them with clasped fists and a bow, “Greetings… greetings…”
“There’s no need for such formality, Xu Gongzi!” Xie Zhinuan was the first to speak, “Please, have a seat!”
“Ah, right!” Xu Xuanjin hurriedly accepted.
Li Hengyi did not speak and took his place in the seat of honor, while Xie Zhinuan considered for a moment before sitting beside him, directly across from Xu Xuanjin.
The maid brought over tea.
Li Hengyi picked up the teacup and glanced at Xu Xuanjin, “You drink tea!” His voice was very cold, and his demeanor lofty.
Xu Xuanjin didn’t dare to object, even feeling flattered and overwhelmed, “Yes, yes!���
He picked up the teacup, visibly excited.
Prince Han, he had actually met Prince Han.
Xie Zhinuan gave Xu Xuanjin a glance, then looked toward Li Hengyi.
The two exchanged a knowing look.
Xie Zhinuan took a sip of tea first, then placed the cup down before asking, “Xu Gongzi, are you the one selling the manor?”
“Indeed, it is I. Hearing that Miss Xie wished to purchase it, and being eager to offload the property, I came over to have a look!” Xu Xuanjin quickly responded.
He was usually a frivolous man, but in front of the stunning beauty Xie Zhinuan, he did not dare to act rashly, even speaking with caution.
There is a saying that even a seventh-grade official stands tall in front of the prime minister’s gate; let alone a close relative.
He wouldn’t dare to offend her.
“I have visited your manor today with my cousin, and found its location to be quite favorable, and the land extensive. Why do you wish to sell it?” asked Xie Zhinuan.
Li Hengyi’s hand, holding the teacup, trembled slightly.
Cousin?
She sure dared to claim that relationship.
Upon hearing her words, Xu Xuanjin dared not take the matter lightly.
“My father gave me the manor years ago, and I have managed it diligently. The farmers’ indenture contracts are all in place on the manor. Recently, however, I encountered some matters that required silver to resolve discreetly, and since I couldn’t ask my father for help, fearing a beating, I decided to sell it!”
Xie Zhinuan raised an eyebrow.
It was indeed a well-concocted excuse.
“How much are you expecting to sell for?” inquired Xie Zhinuan.
Xu Xuanjin paused to think, then said, “The manor encompasses one hundred and fifty mu of farmland and over thirty mu of mountain land, all converted into orchards, plus an additional fifty plus mu of forest land. Miss Xie, if you are interested, three thousand taels of silver, what do you think…”
For farmland, one mu is worth about twenty taels; just for the farmland alone, the cost would be three thousand taels, not to mention the manor itself, the forest, the orchard, and the farmers’ indenture contracts.
The price was indeed very low.
Xie Zhinuan felt the price to be acceptable; Xu Xuanjin’s offer was very low.
Just as she was about to speak, Li Hengyi intended to interject, “Three thousand is too expensive, two thousand would suffice!”
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Xie Zhinuan was taken aback.
However, Xu Xuanjin was mildly surprised before quickly agreeing, “That, that will do!”
Silver, he was not lacking that one thousand to two thousand, and even giving it away for free would be possible, but not today with this manor.
“Hmm!” Li Hengyi responded faintly, “Yuanbao, go and have someone from the Governor’s Office come over and process the house deed and land deed!”
It was too hot a day to go to the Governor’s Office; the heat could kill a person.
He didn’t want Xie Zhinuan to have to go.
Yuanbao immediately acknowledged the command; performing the task for the Governor’s Office. Xu Xuanjin also had someone rush back home to retrieve the house deed, land deed, and the farmers’ indenture contracts.
Even with his stomach growling, he didn’t dare to say a word.
In contrast, he felt a bit excited.
From the Governor’s Office, it was the County Official himself who came, nearly kneeling upon seeing Li Hengyi, and respectfully called out, “Your Highness… Mr. Li!”
“Hmm!” Li Hengyi nodded his head.
The County Official personally handled everything with utmost care, and Xu Xuanjin was extremely cautious.
He even softened his voice when speaking to Xie Zhinuan.
By the time the house deed and land deed were transferred into Xie Zhinuan’s name, both the County Official and Xu Xuanjin took their leave.
Chapter 215