Country Maiden: Fields and Fortune

Chapter 484: Chapter 484, Envy (4 more updates)

She knew that her plans to buy estates and shops in Gaocheng County wouldn’t go smoothly, so she sent someone ahead with a silver note to purchase them before her arrival. Those who were selling would certainly prefer to sell at a lower price to someone else rather than sell to her at a high price.

After all, the market in Gaocheng County was only so big, and her entry would take a large share of it.

Although many people wouldn’t dare offend her openly, they certainly wouldn’t be too pleased in secrecy.

Mu Rourou really hadn’t expected that Aunt Chen would be so formidable; in just a single afternoon, she had made her maids and grandma much more disciplined and obedient, even the young male servants had been put to work.

The four who had followed from the Mu Residence stood by the side, not daring to let out a breath.

When it was time for lunch, Xie Zhinuan personally went to the kitchen, stewed meat, stir-fried vegetables, and also cooked all the fish that Dugu Zhen had caught.

“Time to eat!” Xie Zhinuan called out softly.

As a cook, Xie Zhinuan’s dishes were very good, and the two main chefs didn’t need to lift a finger.

“It’s rare for you to cook, today I must eat more!” Dugu Zhen laughed as he picked up a piece of meat and ate heartily.

How should I put it?

Stewed meat was the same, but the dish that Xie Zhinuan made was somehow different from what the main chefs made; even they could tell the difference.

They had also tried their best, but the dishes they prepared were still not quite like those made by Xie Zhinuan.

In the room, there were two other tables, one with men seated and one with women, serving the same dishes which were even more plentiful than at Xie Zhinuan’s table. They all wanted to gobble down the food, but a silent glance from Aunt Chen made them lower their heads and eat slowly and politely.

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But actually, eating little by little like this was more flavorful and satisfying than wolfing down mouthfuls.

The boat was moored along the riverside, and passersby on other boats, attracted by the savory scent, couldn’t help but call out, “Brother, what have you made? It smells wonderful!”

Dugu Zhen leaped out and replied, “It’s food brought from ‘Kechanglai’ in Fengping County. If you pass by Fengping County, you must try it!”

“Alright, thank you, sir!”

“You got it, you got it!”

Dugu Zhen, with a carefree nature, sat leisurely in a bamboo chair on the ship’s deck, holding a jug of wine.

After the meal, Aunt Chen led people to clean up the dishes and wash them in the kitchen. The two water tanks were almost empty, so they had to find a place to replenish clean water to ensure they had enough for cooking dinner and afternoon tea.

Aunt Chen came over to tell Xie Zhinuan about this.

Xie Zhinuan suddenly realized, “I used too much water earlier!”

“However, we should prepare a couple more water tanks and store more clean water, so we’re not caught without when we need it. Later, when fetching water, we should also wash the vegetables for tonight’s meal. We will spend tonight on the boat!”

Aunt Chen quickly agreed.

Thinking that next time they stop the boat, it would be best to find a Farmer’s household where they can get clean water.

“Yes!” Aunt Chen promptly responded.

Once everything was tidied up, and everyone felt less stuffed, the boat continued its journey.

Xie Zhinuan sat by the window, watching Xie Yi by her side playing with building blocks, piling them one on top of the other, while Aunt Chen and grandma taught Rourou’s maids and grandma the etiquette of speaking and acting.

The maids and grandmas from the Mu Residence who had come with her stood to one side, watching Aunt Chen instruct the maids and feeling unease in their hearts.

Especially when grandma occasionally spoke, hitting the nail on the head with her words, they dared not take it lightly or act recklessly.

Mu Rourou, full of admiration, sat down beside Xie Zhinuan and softly exclaimed, “Sister Xie, Aunt Chen and grandma are truly formidable!”

Xie Zhinuan glanced at her and began to smile.

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