"Miss Lin, look at me, I’m still physically strong. You have thousands of acres of fertile land. How about I manage it for you?"
So, this was also a possibility?
She did need someone capable to manage people on her side. Originally, she intended to buy someone from the employment agency just like in Yejun, yet Jianan City was far away. She couldn’t possibly pay frequent visits and supervise.
If Old Man Zeng could indeed manage it, it would be fantastic. Old Man Zeng and Zeng Yulang were in her debt, and she felt secure letting them work for her. They would certainly commit wholeheartedly.
"No, Uncle Zeng, you both are free men, it wouldn’t be right for you to work as my stewards, I’d feel terrible about it."
Not to mention Old Man Zeng, even Zeng Yulang was preparing for the autumn imperial examination. In the future, he might become a crucial official, how could she let him work for her? It would be too humble for him.
"Why would you feel bad?"
Yet, Old Man Zeng saw nothing wrong with it, thinking it was a great idea.
"Miss Lin, without you, who knows what would have happened to my boy Yulang? Look at him now, see how confident he is."
Lin Caisang’s kindness wasn’t just a simple ’favor’ to their family, but a life-saving grace indeed. Without her, his son would probably have gone seeking revenge on Yan Jinhua and ended up in trouble with the Marquis Mansion, which would have meant their ruin.
Considering this, they were the ones who benefited more.
Lin Caisang was indeed stunned by his words.
"To be honest, Miss Lin, we are actually taking advantage of you by working for you," Old Man Zeng spoke again.
"You are the one bestowed with the Emperor’s grace and have a good relationship with the Elder Princess. Me and Yulang working for you means finding protection for ourselves, isn’t it?"
He had been worrying about what if Yan Jinhua made trouble for them when his son took part in the autumn imperial examination?
Now, if he and his son work for Lin Caisang, even if the Marquis Mansion gathered its guts, they wouldn’t dare to mess with the Elder Princess and those more powerful than themselves.
Moreover, Yan Jinhua wasn’t even a concubine of the Marquis Mansion, offending others for her wasn’t worthwhile at all.
"This... makes sense."
Lin Caisang nodded, finding Old Man Zeng’s words reasonable.
Having Old Man Zeng work for her would be mutually beneficial. If anything happened to his family, she could help them, so there was nothing inappropriate about it.
"Then, Uncle Zeng, are you and Brother Yulang sure about this? You’ll be very busy serving me in the future, it won’t be an easy job."
Coordinating the five thousand acres of medicinal herbs and flowers alone would keep Old Man Zeng occupied. If you take into account the intercropping of fruit trees, he would be even busier. If he were the only one working, she reckoned he might be run off his feet.
"Absolutely, absolutely, more than certain," Old Man Zeng quickly nodded.
Zeng Yulang too nodded, "Miss Lin, if so, it’s settled then. My father and I will work for you. As for our shop..."
"I will still buy the shop with silver, I can’t accept such a big favor without giving anything in return." Before he finished speaking, Lin Caisang interrupted him.
Having those two work for her was already quite embarrassing. If she were to get their shop for free, could she still wear her face with pride?