Chapter 434
433, Eloquent (4 more)
Many shops had opened, and “Kechanglai” was also preparing to start its business on the twelfth day of the first month. For now, there weren’t many people coming to eat, so Xie Zhinuan had more time to take pulses.
It is often said that traveling thousands of miles is better than reading thousands of books, and taking pulses is no different.
In medicine, diagnosis consists of observation, listening, questioning, and pulse-taking, but pulse-taking is also a crucial part. She went from knowing nothing to figuring out a little, and with the profound complexities of medical practice, she still wouldn’t dare to claim herself a true physician.
Madam Lian came early to request Xie Zhinuan to visit the field estate. “You should also go and direct the workers. Let everyone know how to start construction. Take the chance to arrange everything before the spring plowing begins!”
“Sister Lian speaks wisely!”
Xie Zhinuan first went outside the city, explained to the people how to proceed, and according to their advice, enlisted a feng shui expert to pick an auspicious date, settling on the sixteenth of the first month to commence work.
As for timber and bricks, Xie Zhinuan followed the connections established by Xu Xuanjin, so there was no worry at all; a word from her and they would deliver.
After handling the estate matters, Xie Zhinuan personally paid a visit to the Governor’s Office.
“Miss Xie has arrived!”
Xie Zhinuan nodded.
The naive girl handed a pouch to the Government Official, asking him to treat everyone to a meal, considering it a New Year’s red envelope.
“Thank you so much, Miss Xie!” The Officials were overjoyed.
Miss Xie was beautiful and generous with her money.
They hoped that she would come by often.
Xie Zhinuan nodded and was invited into the Governor’s Office.
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His Excellency Liu had visitors, so he asked Xie Zhinuan to wait a little while as the Staff Officer quickly approached to chat with her.“Miss Xie, are you planning to buy forested land for development?”
“Yes, I plan to buy quite a bit, and I specifically came over to inquire whether it would be feasible?”
The Staff Officer smiled, “As long as Miss Xie regularly pays the taxes later on, it is naturally feasible!”
“That’s only proper!”
Having fields and lands, it is only right to pay taxes.
Xie Zhinuan had no intention of avoiding taxes just because she was relying on Li Hengyi’s support. She wanted to acquire the land openly and develop it, following procedures and paying taxes, fulfilling her responsibilities.
The Governor’s Office also hoped for an increase in tax revenue, which would help to enhance their achievements and chances of promotion.
The two conversed in great harmony.
Xie Zhinuan asked about how to clear and measure the mountains, what to plant, whether to buy the seeds herself, where to buy them from, and whether the Governor’s Office had any sources for seeds.
The Staff Officer explained everything, right down to the details.
Xie Zhinuan listened intently, committing every detail to memory.
The Staff Officer was amusing and knowledgeable, and she only then realized he was also a talented individual. Unfortunately, his luck had been poor during the imperial examinations; otherwise, if he had passed, his prospects would have been boundless.
“It was also my misfortune during the imperial examinations…” the Staff Officer also felt a great sigh of regret.
After his moment of lament, he continued praising his superior, “Luckily, the kindness of his Excellency permitted me to serve as a Staff Officer!”
Xie Zhinuan smiled quietly.
After another bout of the Staff Officer’s sentiments, His Excellency Liu hurried over.
“Miss Xie, sorry to have kept you waiting!”
Xie Zhinuan stood up, “Not at all, official duties are important!”
Xie Zhinuan didn’t ask for much more and wasn’t overbearing. She was very clear that if it weren’t for her reliance on the “tiger skin” that is Li Hengyi, she would be nothing.
The county magistrate gave her face because of the Prince in the palace, not because of her, Xie Zhinuan.
Getting into a dispute with the local officials was not something that Xie Zhinuan deemed wise.
Her intention to buy the mountain lands was thoroughly discussed by the Staff Officer and the county magistrate, in even more detail than Xie Zhinuan herself had described, all clear and structured.
Xie Zhinuan had great respect for the Staff Officer and realized that she needed more experience in business, and to be more tactful in her dealings.
Chapter 435