Chapter 412 Wufu Acquires Property
The Old Zhou family’s disputes and drama were unknown to Mother and daughter Wufu, as Wufu was immersed day and night in her study, engrossed in her own design and carving work. The servants also knew she was busy with important matters, so they didn’t disturb her unless necessary, to avoid hindering her progress.
Madam Zhou, on the other hand, usually managed the household and did some needlework. Nowadays, she discussed matters with the maids by her side.
Since returning from Ah Jiu’s place, Wufu had yet to figure out what to do to maintain the family’s finances, but it was Madam Zhou who first came up with an idea.
To Madam Zhou, the hierarchy of scholar, farmer, artisan, and merchant wasn’t much of an issue. She grew up in a farming family and knew the importance of education, but for common folk, land was even more important.
Having land meant having food, and with food, people had confidence, because that could fill their stomachs.
Therefore, Madam Zhou thought about buying some land to rent out or hiring short-term laborers to manage it. In this way, the family’s food needs would be met, saving a considerable expense.
Since Madam Zhou had her own ideas, Wufu had no reason not to support them. After calculating her available silver, Wufu thought about buying land and decided to buy a small estate instead.
That way, they’d not only have land but also an extra place to visit during leisure.
However, her silver was limited—after buying a residence and hiring servants, she had at most one thousand five hundred taels of silver left. So, if she were to buy, it could only be a small estate.
Buying the property was left up to Liu Jin, who found an agent, Tian Kuai, and soon received news.