Reborn to be married, the mistress of the Marquis's Mansion is so sweet

However, what surprised Lin Wan was that Xiao didn't seem to be very anxious about continuing the family line between her and Lu Tingxu.

But Lin Wan doesn't want to go through any trouble. She would be happy if she could have fewer expectations and demands.

Not long after returning to the yard, the shop owner came over.

Lin Wan had him taken to the front hall, and after tidying herself up a bit, she went there with a group of maids.

Lin Wan's dowry shop was called Moxiangzhai. It didn't have a big front, but it had everything it needed, including compartments and a small courtyard. It was just that there was the largest Hanhai Bookstore in Shangjing near Tianyu Academy, which not only had a rich variety of books, but also had a variety of famous study treasures from all over the country. Moreover, many of the people who came in and out on weekdays were children of officials, teachers from the academy, and even some officials from the Hanlin Academy would often go there to sit around.

Therefore, students who go to Hanhai Bookstore do so not just to read books or buy study supplies, but also to have the opportunity to make more contacts.

With such a large bookstore around, it was already difficult for Lin Wan to keep Moxiangzhai open, let alone make money.

It was also for this reason that Wang included it in Lin Wan’s dowry.

The current owner of Moxiangzhai is surnamed Chen, not very tall, and wearing a light grey straight shirt, looks very scholarly. Lin Wan sighed inwardly, this face is very attractive to scholars. No wonder Moxiangzhai can still operate despite such strong competitors.

Hearing Lin Wan coming in, Shopkeeper Chen immediately stood up and saluted respectfully.

"Young lady."

"Please take a seat, Manager Chen. This is our first meeting. We will have a lot of time to spend together in the future, so you don't have to be too restrained." Lin Wan said with a smile as she sat in the main seat.

Shopkeeper Chen's real name is Chen Ping. He has been here since Moxiangzhai opened. Although it doesn't make much money, it has been able to operate normally over the years.

A while ago, the Lin family suddenly sent someone to bring the news that Moxiangzhai had become the second young lady's dowry, and Chen Ping had been feeling uneasy. He had been running this shop for a long time and had developed feelings for it. The second young lady had always been unknown when she was in the Lin family, and he had only heard about how well-educated and well-mannered the eldest young lady was. He had also seen her by the side of the lady when he went to the Lin family to settle accounts twice.

On the contrary, the second young lady had little presence in the Lin family. Suddenly, Chen Ping said that he would give the study to the second young lady. However, he was just a shopkeeper, and it was not his turn to question the decision of the master family. Therefore, he had been waiting for the second young lady to summon him since the two young ladies got married.

As soon as he heard the news today, he hurried over.

"I wonder what instructions the young lady has for me." Chen Ping said respectfully.

Seeing that he was so cautious, Lin Wan smiled with her hands covering her lips.

"Manager Chen, don't be so reserved. You are also an elder of the Lin family. Since my parents have given me the shop, we have a common goal in the future. The most important thing is to make the shop good. As for the rest, everything else is easy to deal with."

Chen Ping felt a little more at ease when he heard this and sat in his chair to calm himself down.

"I went back home today and found many students going to Beijing for the imperial examinations. There were also many vendors selling the four treasures of the study. I think Manager Chen should know more about this than I do."

After Chen Ping calmed down, he became serious. Seeing Lin Wan asking, he replied, "Yes, many students who participated in the Spring Examination have already entered the capital, and our store's business has been much better recently. I have already prepared the pens, ink, paper and inkstones required by the examination venue, and they are available at various prices."

Lin Wan nodded. As expected, the old man who ran the shop was much more sensitive to business.

"These shopkeepers are all experienced. I asked them to come here mainly to arrange two things."

Chen Ping immediately looked at Lin Wan seriously, waiting for her arrangements.

"I've seen the layout of Moxiangzhai. There's still a lot of space inside. I want to break through the partitions of the shop and use screens to separate it into small rooms for students to study. At the same time, the store must ensure the supply of charcoal and tea. What do you think, Shopkeeper Chen?"

After hearing what Lin Wan said, Chen Ping did not respond immediately. Instead, he thought for a while before asking, "Young Madam, do you mean that everything is free?"

"No, we charge three cents per person, but there is no time limit, you can stay as long as you want. In the meantime, we will find some books and manuscripts on the market and put them in the study for free."

"This... Young Madam, there is the largest Hanhai Bookstore in Shangjing on our street, and almost all students like to go there. Although our prices are low, but..."

"Don't worry, Shopkeeper Chen. I know my limits. Although we may suffer some losses now, we will definitely make it back before the Spring Examination!"

Lin Wan said firmly.

Seeing that Lin Wan had already made up her mind, Chen Ping did not say much. After agreeing, he discussed some minor details with Lin Wan and went back.

Lin Wan looked at the shopkeeper's back, who looked like he was worried about something and didn't dare to say much, and smiled.

This is the additional effect of being reborn. Not only can you actively avoid the wrong path you have taken before, but you can also take advantage of the convenience of knowing what will happen next in advance and do things that seem to be disadvantageous now, but the results are convincing.

This strange feeling appeared again after meeting the steward of the farm. Lin Wan felt that in the eyes of the servants, she was probably just like a willful master who knew nothing but still made decisions on his own.

Lin Wan had two dowry farms, which were not very large and were all dry land on the hillside. It was not possible to grow high-yield rice. They were vacant before, and occasionally the Lin family would stay there when they went out for fun.

The managers of the two farms were relatively old, and they looked down on Lin Wan, a little girl, who had become the master of the farm. However, Lin Wan was not in a hurry, as every wealthy family would have a few disobedient people under them.

When Li, the steward of Qinghe Manor, heard Lin Wan say that she wanted to buy a large amount of charcoal, he immediately objected: "Madam, the temperature has been relatively warm since the beginning of winter this year. Now the New Year is coming soon. There will be no need for charcoal in the spring. Isn't it a bad idea for us to stockpile charcoal now?"

The manager of Mulizhuang nearby didn't say anything, but his expression showed disapproval.

Lin Wan put down the tea bowl in her hand and said to Manager Li: "Manager Li, this is our first meeting and the first thing I told you. I have my own plans. Why do I need your approval for my orders?"

Seeing that Manager Li looked dissatisfied, Lin Wan smiled again.

"Qinghe Manor has 50 mu of dry land, which was used to grow wheat and corn in previous years. Logically, the weather has been good in recent years, and there have been no natural disasters. Why do I see that the harvest on the books is getting less year by year?"

Manager Li was shocked. Ever since he became the manager of Qinghe Manor, the Lin family had never come to check anything. He had always sent the harvest and account books over every year, and the lady had never asked any more questions. How come the young lady, who had just arrived, was so familiar with the account books of the manor?

Seeing that Manager Li had changed his previous contempt, Lin Wan stopped talking. She smiled and looked at Manager Liu of Muli Manor, "Muli Manor has many mountains and forests, and they used to plant some fruit trees. It is said that if the fruit trees are planted and well maintained, they should bear fruit every year. Why do we have to replant them every year?"

Lin Wan's few words made the two managers no longer dare to look down on her, and they replied honestly and went back.