The peasant girl in Space is the group favorite

Chapter 196 Wu Xinyi

Magistrate Wu took the old man and Qibao into the study and sat down, then said: "Old man, this is where I handle official business in the Yamen."

The old man scanned the study room. There were some pamphlets on the desk, as well as pens, ink, paper and inkstones. The bookshelves were also filled with many books, but nothing else.

The old man said: "Most of the things here are books. It seems that the county magistrate is also a person who loves to read books!"

Magistrate Wu smiled and said: "I usually like to collect various books. Let's not talk about this. I have already found all the owners of the slum land, and there are about twenty people."

The old man asked: "Are they all willing to sell the land?"

The county magistrate said: "Although we encountered many difficulties during the period, they were finally resolved."

The old man said: "Thank you for your hard work, County Magistrate. I will invite the County Magistrate to Zuixian Tower for a drink at noon to express my gratitude."

The county magistrate declined politely: "Old man, there are official matters to be handled in the Yamen in the afternoon. It is really not suitable to drink. It will not be too late to drink when I have the opportunity."

The old man said: "Okay, I wonder how much these people will bid?"

The county magistrate said: "It is inevitable that there will be a few who like petty gains, but with the official here, they do not dare to go too far. This land is of no use to them. Although the price is higher than normal, But it’s still acceptable. I did the math and found a total of more than 4000 taels of silver.”

After hearing this, the old man secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The price was within his expectation.

Magistrate Wu said again: "But they said they would pay the money in one hand and the land deed in the other. If the old man can trust me, just give me the money and I will deal with them on your behalf."

The old man said gratefully: "Thank you, Lord County Magistrate. How could I not trust you!"

The old man understood what the county magistrate meant. They didn't know who paid for the land. If they went by themselves, something might happen. If magistrate Wu went there, they wouldn't dare to keep their word.

Magistrate Wu nodded and said, "After I get the land deed and write the old man's name on it, I will send someone to your house."

The old man said: "Your Majesty, please write my granddaughter's name here."

Magistrate Wu looked at Qibao and said in surprise: "Old man, I remember that you have three sons in your family. Will they agree to what you do?"

The old man said: "They agree that our family doesn't have so many troubles. They also love Qibao as their own daughter. They won't say a word."

Qibao pretended to be innocent and said: "Master County Magistrate, don't listen to my grandfather. This land will be written with my grandfather's name, so that my grandfather will become a landlord! How majestic!"

Magistrate Wu laughed loudly and said: "Yes, this land is indeed not small, and he is indeed the third landlord."

The old man was also a little dumbfounded. How could he not know what his granddaughter was thinking!He felt warm in his heart, but he didn't say anything. After he was gone, he would leave this place to Qibao.

After the matter was settled, the old man took out the money and said: "This is 1 taels, and the rest will be used to buy materials for building a house. If it is not enough, you can come to Xu's house to get it, but I will trouble the county magistrate later." "

Magistrate Wu said: "It won't take much trouble. After finding all these people, I will send a few government servants and supervisors to build the house as soon as possible. In addition, I will ask all the refugees who can work to work. After all, they will live in it from now on."

The old man said: "Then I'll bother you, the county magistrate. I'll leave first, so I won't delay your business."

Magistrate Wu stood up and was about to send his grandfather and grandson out of the door. As soon as he opened the study door, a voice sounded: "Dad! I knew you were in the study!"

The three of them looked up and saw a little girl in a green dress jumping over from the side.

"Xinyi, why are you here? Didn't I tell you to stay at home? This is the Yamen, where dad works! It's not a place for you to mess around." Magistrate Wu said.

"I see that dad is very busy these days. He comes back very late at night, and you rarely accompany me!" the little girl said with a pout.

Magistrate Wu shook his head helplessly and said, "Xinyi, this is Mr. Xu, come over and say hello."

The girl was obedient, and bowed to the old man and said, "Hello, Grandpa Xu."

"Old man, this is my daughter Wu Xinyi. She is the only daughter under my knees. She is a latecomer. I am the only two in the family, father and daughter. She is usually somewhat dependent on me and has a lively temperament."

The old man smiled and said: "It would be better if the child is more lively. Ling Qianjin looks like a sensible child." Wu Xinyi grinned when she heard the old man praising her.

Qibao looked at the girl in front of him. She was about eight or nine years old. She was white and clean, and her eyes were very similar to those of Magistrate Wu.

"Little sister, what's your name?" Wu Xinyi was not afraid of strangers, she looked at Qibao and asked.

"My name is Xu Linyue." Qibao said.

"Okay, Xinyi, your grandfather Xu is going back. You can go back yourself later. Dad still has many things to deal with." Magistrate Wu said.

"Oh, okay! Then dad and I will see off Grandpa Xu together."

Several people walked towards the door. Wu Xinyi took Qibao's arm and said, "Can I call you Sister Yue'er?"

Qibao was a little uncomfortable with her enthusiasm, but he still replied: "Yes, you can also call me Qibao. My family all calls me that."

"Qibao? Why are you called Qibao?" Wu Xinyi asked.

"I thought I had six older brothers, and I was the youngest, so I was called Qibao."

"Wow! You have six brothers? Your parents are really talented. If only I had a sibling, I would have someone to talk to me every day!" Wu Xinyi said with envy.

Qibao almost had three black lines popping out of his head and said, "I also have an eldest uncle and a second uncle. There are seven in total."

"Oh! That's it! I haven't had my mother since I was a child, and I don't know what my mother looks like. I only have my father." Wu Xinyi said.

Magistrate Wu heard his daughter's words and felt sour in his heart. No matter how much he doted on his daughter, he could not make up for the fact that the child had no mother.

Qibao was silent.

Wu Xinyi continued: "My father usually doesn't let me go out. He is afraid that I will be cheated when I go out alone. I have no friends. Can you be my friend?"

Qibao looked at the expectant eyes in front of him and nodded gently.

"Sister Yue'er, have you promised me? That's great, can I play with you in the future?" Wu Xinyi said happily.

Qibao said: "My home is in Xujia Village, which is quite far from the town."

"That's it! But it doesn't matter. I'll let the family's carriage take me there."

While they were talking, several people arrived at the door of the Yamen. The old man said, "Your Majesty, please stay here while we go back first."

"Sister Yue'er, I'll go and play with you when I have time." Wu Xinyi was a little reluctant to let go of this new friend she just met.

Qibao said: "Okay."

Watching the carriage go away, Wu Xinyi pouted and looked disappointed.

Magistrate Wu touched her head and said, "How about after dad is done with his work, I will take you to the Iron Triangle to eat barbecue?"

Wu Xinyi said: "Okay, dad, you have to keep your word!"

"When did dad lie to you? This triangle is owned by the kid you just met!"

"So it's opened by Sister Yue'er's house? It's really great! From now on, I can have barbecue with Sister Yue'er." Wu Xinyi said happily.

Magistrate Wu was also very pleased. It was rare that his daughter rarely went out and had few friends, but she was not the taciturn type.

"Dad, will you allow me to go to sister Yue'er's house to play?" Wu Xinyi asked.

(End of this chapter)