Chapter 653: Chapter 653: Running Out of Money
Qiao Xiaomai made such a statement, but she couldn’t help but grow angrier nonetheless.
Tong Sanlang suggested that he could really go and smash the kitchen at Zhu Hongyun’s parent’s house to let off some steam.
After some thought, Qiao Xiaomai didn’t let him act so rashly.
The village examination was nearing, and there was a ninety percent chance that Tong Sanlang might be recognised as a scholar. How could they allow a future scholar to demean himself with such actions?
Not only did Qiao Xiaomai endure, but so did the Tong Family.
The Mother Tong could basically do some activities now, but she had no choice but to hold in her anger towards Qiao Xiaomai, who hadn’t spent a single day nursing her in sickness.
Tong Sanlang was clearly her son-in-law, but it seemed more like he had married into the Qiao Family instead, this too she had to bear.
Zhu Hongyun was also tolerating, she was pregnant now, which served as a symbol of protection, but she didn’t exploit this status for anything else.
Then there was Tong Xingda, who got chastised by Qiao Xiaomai without retaliating.
All because the village examination for Tong Sanlang was imminent.
Becoming a scholar was a big deal for ordinary folks, this concerned the fate of the Tong Family. They would not at all allow any insignificant squabbles to affect Tong Sanlang’s performance.
Not only was the Tong Family enduring, but so was the Sun Family.
The incident with Hua Xiaofeng which left her utterly defeated and unable to care for herself was not yet settled.
Upon learning of Zhuang Luhe’s return, she was even more upset.
But she remembered what Yang Ye had said to Cen Hongping last time, Sun Junyan was merely a civilian for the time being; to really accomplish something, he needed a higher status than an ordinary civilian. They needed to wait until he became a scholar, only then would his actions be justified.
Thus, a group who could kick off at any moment, they all reined in their temperaments in light of the village examination.
Qiao Xiaomai spent half a month quietly without any worries.
One day, she once again took a cart to supervise progress on the Manor.
The construction team led by Miao Dali was very competent, and the main compound was already built. It was similar to the two courtyards of the past, the outer and inner residences are separated by a flower-draped door. She and Tong Sanlang would live in the inner residence, while her sisters Qiao Zhaodi and Qiao Yindi would live in the outer one.
As per Qiao Xiaomai’s plans, a small courtyard was to be built on the left of the main compound for Qiao Changshun, Zhuang Lühe, and Qiao Dami to live in.
On the right side of the compound, a large warehouse was planned for storing grains harvested.
In front of the compound, a spacious threshing ground was to be built for drying crops on ordinary days.
Previously, she had Miao Dali fence off an area of twenty acres, she was planning to build another guest house within this space, similar to the elegant courtyards in the Bailu Academy. For original chapters go to Nove1Fire.net
If the water from the Spiritual Spring really worked, then Yang Ye would surely come. She would have to prepare a place for him to stay.
With a large warehouse to store grains, they would also need a smaller warehouse to store farm tools and seeds. There would also be a need for a cowshed, chicken coop, sheepfold, and pigpen.
A kitchen is also necessary, it must be spacious and well-built, with excellent ventilation in summer and insulation in winter.
Additionally, a pond is also necessary, where she planned to cultivate lotus, raise fish, snails, and loach.
Looking at the design and calculating the cost, she couldn’t help but sigh.
The pressure was somewhat great.
While they had earned a lot before, they also spent a lot. Being someone who rarely kept accounts and enjoyed spending freely, she hadn’t made much money during these two months. Adding to this was the 1600 taels of silver she gave to Tong Xingda, now she only had a little over a thousand taels left in her space.
It is uncertain whether this would be enough once the manor is fully built.
The 5000 taels given by Tong Sanlang were intended as a token of their engagement. She didn’t want to touch it unless absolutely necessary.
She needed to find ways to make more money.