Chapter 490: Chapter 490: Who is she afraid of! Chapter 490: Chapter 490: Who is she afraid of! Later, that wealthy merchant found a powerful backer, which led the situation to the county government. The county official had no choice but to buy back the land at a price even higher than what it was originally sold for.
Then the old official was dismissed for negligence of duty while I was reminded constantly by the county official about the amount of money invested in this land. Almost every legislative session, he would inquire if the land had been sold yet.”
After listening to the official, Lin Caisang was completely at a loss.
It was not like a monthly period, yet there was a question every month, indicating that the land indeed showed signs of being hard to sell.
“Sir, if I were to buy this land in the future, would I be getting involved with the wealthy merchant in some kind of feud? If so, that might be problematic.”
She thought about it and continued asking.
If the land were to be improved later on, allowing people to walk around freely in the rain and keeping wild animals at bay, what would happen if that wealthy merchant with powerful backing claimed the land as his own again?
Ya Molian, upon hearing her words, helplessly coughed lightly.
Sang’er, you hold the Death Exemption Token granted by the Emperor, even he dare not harm you now, who else would dare to? Unless someone wants to plot something against you secretly.
However, even if they want to plot something, he must give them the opportunity.
“No, this won’t happen.” The official quickly shook his head.
“Miss Lin, our county official is an astute and capable man, who is flawless in his work. He knew from the beginning that the land transaction could potentially involve future buyers. Therefore, he signed a witness contract with that rich merchant and even got the fingerprints and witness from a high-ranking official in Ye, ensuring no problems would arise.
What’s more, he was the one who didn’t want this piece of land in the first place. Almost everyone in our county knows this, and the title deed was taken back. As long as the title deed isn’t in his hand, what can he possibly say?”
Lin Caisang, listening to the official, could tell from his tone that he regarded the wealthy merchant with disdain and even contempt.
But in the past few years, that merchant, relying on his powerful backer, had done quite a few wrongdoings in the county.
However, she certainly wasn’t afraid of trouble. If those people hiding in the dark dared to mess with her, she would definitely fight back. Now she had the Death Exemption Token, what was there to fear!
“In that case, sir, I’ve decided to buy this land. Could you show me around so I know which parts are mine and which are not?”
“No need, Miss Lin, look over there.”
The official pointed to a nearby part of the land.
“Actually, your idea of planting fruit trees is excellent. The county official even ordered people to plant a lot of fruit trees along the edge of the land. Now the fruit is growing on them. All you need to do is circle around those fruit trees, and the part against the mountain will be your land.”
The county official was very concerned about this land being unsold and wanted to make it more attractive to potential buyers, in the hope that they would be enticed by these advantages and decide to buy it.
“Alright, I understand.”
Lin Caisang looked at the fruit trees and nodded.
Indeed, just by these fruit trees alone, she could harvest quite a lot of fruit.
“After I pay the silver, when can I get the title deed?” she asked.