Chapter 280: Reply, Three Portrait Paintings

Fine, then let's go to the pawnshop and ask about the market price; the deed will be transferred directly to you. Elder Master Zhuang burst out laughing, his voice full of cheer; previously he saw Jiang Yunchu as a junior, but now seeing Jiang Yunchu, their status became more equal.

In that case, Kang Yun thanks his maternal grandfather. Jiang Yunchu clasped his hands, presenting a suave and unrestrained appearance.

As for other people's land, my maternal uncle only needs to sketch it out for me; I'll naturally go negotiate which prefecture's land it is, and how much we can secure will be up to fate.

The Zhuang Mansion here has a thousand mu of sandy land, a single plot, saving a great deal of trouble; it's already an extra surprise.

Fine, I'll go along with you.

Eldest brother, the Zhuang Clan won't get involved in this matter.

If the Zhuang Clan were to get involved, not to speak of how it would affect their reputation, but it would likely have some impact on Yun chu going forward.

Rather than that, it would be better for the Zhuang Clan and Yun chu to watch over and help each other.

You guys, once you start talking you never stop; when the talk is over, can we eat?

Just after a few people finished speaking, Madam Zhuang stood up directly, glanced resentfully at the old man and her two sons, then took Yun chu's hand and said, "Hungry?"

Come on, let's go eat with my maternal grandmother.

Jiang Yunchu laughed and hugged Madam Zhuang's arm, "Okay."

My stomach is almost flat from hunger.

Then we'd better hurry, you're already flat? Madam Zhuang looked amusedly at the young lady beside her, wondering why such a young lady wasn't part of her Zhuang family.

But even if she isn't from the Zhuang Clan, she's just like one of them.

One old, one young walked ahead; behind them followed Elder Master Zhuang, and behind him were Zhuang Yan and Zhuang Wei.

Han Bing went secretly to gather information, and did not come to the Zhuang Clan together with her.

"Tomorrow you still have to come eat; I'm this old lady, getting up in years, the kids have all started families, no one keeps me company at meals." Madam Zhuang looked at Jiang Yunchu, holding her hand and refusing to let go.

Zhuang Yan and Zhuang Wei twitched the corners of their mouths, wondering who originally said that.

"I'm not old enough to need serving; go back to your own courtyards to eat, stop coming every day to bother me."

……

How can they still come up with a different excuse now?

It makes it seem like they're very unfilial!

Jiang Yunchu looked at the expressions of her two uncles, suppressed a smile, and gently tugged her grandmother's hand, "Okay."

Madam Zhuang immediately burst into laughter, her whole person feeling delighted.

The two uncles of the Zhuang Clan are not of an aggressive disposition; they are better suited to defense.

As for the Zhuang Clan now, being able to hold the line is not bad.

One could say that Heaven pities the Zhuang Clan, having two generations of aggressive patriarchs produce a generation of defenders, enough for the Zhuang Clan to recuperate for a century.

Moreover, the two uncles are very filial; although they scheme against each other, this only applies when it's just the two of them—if anyone tries to intervene between them, they present a united front to the outside.

That is upbringing.

It is also their nature.

"Is it settled?" As Jiang Yunchu was about to leave, Madam Zhuang purposely asked.

Jiang Yunchu nodded, "It's settled."

"Good, good, good." Only then did Madam Zhuang loosen her grip and let Jiang Yunchu go.

"Eldest brother, take care of the deed matter for Kang Yun as soon as possible."

"As for those several households, you don't need to show yourself, but keep an eye on them."

"In our Zhuang City, don't let anyone bully Kang Yun." When Elder Master Zhuang went back, he specifically told the eldest brother.

Zhuang Yan immediately responded solemnly, "Father, I understand."

"But why do you and Mother like Kang Yun so much?"

Zhuang Yan and Zhuang Wei were both a little curious; over the years, although their parents are very charitable, they don't usually get this close to anyone.

"Now is not the time for you to know; when Kang Yun is willing, you will find out!"

Madam Zhuang glanced at her two sons; although she found them lacking, she always wore a look of affection.

"The sons know."

At this moment, Zhuang Yan and Zhuang Wei incorporated Jiang Yunchu into the Zhuang Clan.

Only when they consider someone one of their own will they pour all the Zhuang Clan's strength into protecting that person.

At night, Han Bing used lightness skills to leap into the courtyard; at the same time, Jiang Yunchu opened the door and stepped out of the room.

Those wafts of floral scent were truly intoxicating.

"How is it?"

"The Feng Family grandparents have already returned home safely; after speculation and investigation, it's likely related to a branch of the Feng Family."

When Han Bing spoke, there was no personal emotion, merely stating a fact.

Jiang Yunchu nodded, "That's roughly what I guessed."

However, the branch of the Feng Family…

Alright, let's see how the Feng Family handles it.

Since they have already returned home safely, the worry she carried can be set aside.

After all, she still likes that little girl Feng Xi Xi.

"You should rest early."

After Jiang Yunchu finished speaking, she nodded at Han Bing and returned to the room.

She sat at the desk, opened that letter, saw the children's grades and some miscellaneous information; the letter likely came from her maternal aunt's hand, the flourished script resembling that on the screen.

She used a brush, lightly sketching on the paper, and the portraits of the two elders leapt onto the page.

If the Zhuang Clan's two elders were here, they would find the spirit and resonance completely identical.

Afterwards, Jiang Yunchu changed to another sheet of paper, drew a person on it with smiling, narrowed eyes, just like an old mischievous child.

It was Zhuang Second Master.

However, she had only drawn three people; the Zhuang Clan's attitude toward her represented that of her great-aunt.

After all these years, she felt familial affection and indulgence for the first time.

In the Kang Clan, in the Zhuang Clan.

She liked interacting with elders; seeing their affectionate gaze, each time she felt moved.

Afterwards, with a few strokes, she wrote a letter, placed the three drawings and that letter into an envelope, then sealed it with wax.

Looking at the thin letter, there weren't many words, yet every sentence conveyed longing.

"What are you saying? You want to buy sandy land?"

The owner looked at Jiang Yunchu in disbelief, as if looking at a fool.

In these days, someone actually wants to buy sandy land; that plot, the Zhuang Clan occupies more than half of it, otherwise they'd want to make a racetrack there, otherwise the land lying idle is just lying idle.

Although the court has regulations that farmland cannot be used for that purpose.

That's a plot of sandy land; even if it were farmland, nothing could grow there, and the city lord knows the situation.

However, more than half belongs to the Zhuang Clan, and the Zhuang Clan refuses to let it be used that way; even if all those families combined, they could do nothing.

So that plot of land has lain idle for many years.

"Yes, I want to buy it." Jiang Yunchu smiled and nodded.

However…

"Of course, if the old master doesn't want to sell, I'll go look at other families; after all, it's just sandy land, I hadn't thought of what to do with it."

She wanted to buy it, but not to be a sucker; besides, having the Zhuang Clan's land is actually enough. Now, to buy these plots, one is a rare opportunity, a contiguous parcel where peanuts can be grown, many sand‑land plants can be grown, without insisting on planting watermelons and grapes.

Moreover, she wants to open a fruit‑tea shop, and she also needs some special fruit‑fragrance spices, all of which require a large base to maintain.