Chapter 188 - 183: Begin
Zhao Hanzhang first went to see the Yushan Hall. Seeing it was packed with people, indeed there was no space left.
More than ten children were living in a single room, and it was impossible to squeeze in any more.
She walked out of Yushan Hall, glanced at the yards on the street, and asked, "Are there any yards vacant on this street?"
"Yes," replied Chen Si Niang, "There are three empty yards, two of which were left for sale by the real estate agency as the families moved out, and another one..."
She paused and said, "It’s the Song Family’s other residence."
Zhao Hanzhang directly skipped the Song Family’s residence and instructed, "Go to the Household Department to check the quotes for the two yards. If the price is suitable, buy them."
Chen Si Niang said, "But even if the yards are cheap, they still require a considerable amount of money. Right now, funds are tight, and the county government probably cannot come up with so much money."
Zhao Hanzhang thought for a moment and said, "Let’s use the private account and register the property under my mother’s name. This yard can be considered my mother’s loan to Yushan Hall. Have some adjustments done inside the yard so you can build a few more rooms. In the future, keep the two halls separate, one for boys and one for girls. It will be easier for you to manage."
Chen Si Niang breathed a sigh of relief and responded cheerfully.
Regarding blankets and other winter supplies, Zhao Hanzhang reviewed the account books of the county government and had to admit that if she used public funds, she wouldn’t be able to provide anything.
She handed Chen Si Niang the list of blankets to be purchased that she had calculated, "Use my private account for this too. When my steward arrives, I’ll have him buy enough cloth and silk cotton for you. Check if there’s anyone in Yushan Hall who can sew blankets. If manpower is insufficient, find someone from the county."
In Xiping County, because of the city’s destruction and the death of many robust men, many women became widows. Winter is approaching, and they also need to earn some household income.