Chapter 75: Chapter 75 Poor Mother’s Brother (1)_1 Chapter 75: Chapter 75 Poor Mother’s Brother (1)_1 After the matters were settled, the Lin Family quickly returned due to Lin Ziyin’s injury.
“Why are we buying so much land?” Lin Changshu couldn’t help but ask, still feeling a bit low.
“I have a use for it. I’ll need a lot of space for oil pressing in the future, and a special place for the tofu shop; the current space is a bit too small,” Lin Ziyin responded.
Upon hearing Lin Ziyin’s confident reply, Lin Changshu did not inquire further.
When they got home, Guo Huiniang and the others were taken aback when they heard that Lin Ziyin had bought so much land at once.
Early the next day, the Si Family sent people over. This time, they also sent an additional carriage.
Owing to the many idle people in the village, a large crowd assembled to watch the bustle.
“Miss Lin, you saved our young master, mistress, and missy. This old servant came specifically to express our gratitude.” An old lady alighted from the carriage accompanied by two maids.
Upon hearing this, the villagers realized that the people Lin Ziyin had saved in the city the previous day were actually acquaintances. Seeing the fine silks and satins worn by the Si Family’s servants, they all began to envy.
“These are gifts from the mistress and madam,” the old lady said with a smile, waving her hand.
Immediately, the maids behind her unloaded more than a dozen rolls of cloth from the carriage. All of them were made from superior cotton patterned in beautiful colors, which made everyone gasp in awe.
Then the maids brought out a few boxes, “These pieces of jewelry are gratitude gifts for Miss.”
Although the boxes were not opened, the villagers could imagine that the contents inside were definitely of high value. Each of them gawked in surprise at the prospect of the Lin Family becoming rich.
Then the coachman unloaded some meats, rice flour, and other practical goods from the carriage.
“The old madam, madam, and mistress are being too kind.” Lin Ziyin politely expressed her gratitude, “I’ve already explained, it was a small effort.”
“Miss is kind and righteous, hence the madam wanted to send these gifts”, the old lady replied courteously. She was a bit surprised. It seemed that Miss Lin was indeed unique. Many people desire connections with the Si family, yet Lin Ziyin seemed to be pushing them away.
“Miss Lin, let’s go inside and settle the accounts,” Si Si gave Lin Ziyin a look. He was inwardly surprised, this young woman was no ordinary person, she had claimed to lack money yesterday, yet she saved the master by noon.
“Brother Si, you know many people in the city. Can you help me find a reliable tile worker?” After receiving the silver note worth one thousand and five hundred Taels, Lin Ziyin inquired further.
“Are you planning to build a house, Miss?” Si Si asked.
Lin Ziyin nodded.
“Okay.” Si Si agreed, and asked her for a rough sketch of the tools she needed.
“My old madam said if you encounter any trouble in the future, you can mention it to Si Si or you could come to our place. The old madam will be there for you,” The old lady emphasized loudly to Lin Ziyin in front of the villagers before leaving.
“Thank you, old madam. If I encounter any difficulties, I will surely call on you,” Lin Ziyin replied courteously. She knew that the old lady was trying to establish her reputation within the village, so she played along.
The villagers who had ill intentions towards the Lin Family were scared and didn’t dare to say anything.
Having a member of your family assassinated in itself signifies a certain status, who would dare to offend the big family’s bad luck?
After sending off the old servant from the Si Family, the Lin family returned to their courtyard and closed the door, and began to open the boxes.