The next morning, Li Zexuan took the account book and went to the East Courtyard.
"Mother, I have finished calculating the account book you gave me yesterday morning. Please take a look."
After saying that, he handed over the account book in his hand.
Mrs. Li took the account book and said happily, "I heard from your father that you are very knowledgeable. I didn't expect you to finish it so quickly. You have saved me a lot of trouble."
Li Zexuan smiled and said, "Mother, I want to go to the Han Village to take a look."
Mrs. Li was curious and asked, "That place is so far away from home and the road is not easy. Why do you want to go there?"
Li Zexuan thought for a while and said, "I want to see how the villagers are doing. I have been learning martial arts at Longhu Mountain for eight years, but I don't know the hardships of the world. Master also wants me to do something for the people of Tang Empire. So I want to go to the Han Village today. "
Mrs. Li thought about her son's words and said happily, "Since you want to go, I will go with you.
Housekeeper Wang will go with you. Xuan, bring some pastries. I don't think you will be able to make it back in the afternoon. Don't go hungry. "
"Okay, thank you mother. I will go now."
Li Zexuan went to the front courtyard and found Steward Wang Zhong. He told him that he wanted to go to the Han Manor and asked him to prepare a horse first. The Han Manor was about thirty li away from the Li Residence, so they couldn't walk there.
"Brother, where are you going?"
Lan-er saw Housekeeper Wang going to the stables to get the horse and knew that her brother was going out.
"I want to go to the village to take a look. Lan-er, can you wait for me at home?"
Li Zexuan said helplessly. This sister of his was too clingy.
"No, Lan-er is bored at home alone. Mother doesn't want to play with Lan-er. Lan-er wants to go to the village with brother."
Lan-er shook her head like a rattle-drum.
"Okay, okay. Xiao He and Xiao Xi, you two go too. Take care of Miss. San Bao, go get a carriage."
These girls definitely didn't know how to ride a horse. Li Zexuan asked San Bao to get a carriage.
Not long after, the group set off for the Han Village.
They left Chang 'an City from Yanxing Gate and headed east. The road became more and more difficult. Li Zexuan and Wang Zhong didn't feel anything on their horses, but the carriage behind them kept shaking, which made the three maidservants cry out in surprise.
"San Bao, slow down. Don't overturn the carriage."
Li Zexuan didn't know if San Bao was an experienced driver, but he was afraid that the carriage would overturn. He and Steward Wang slowed down the speed of the horse so that San Bao could drive slower.
Just like that, the group walked for more than two hours on the thirty-something mile road. At this time, he saw a village not far ahead. He could vaguely see a few people working in the fields.
"Young Master, that's the Han Village." Wang Zhong stopped his horse and pointed at the village.
"Well, then let's go quickly. It's almost noon. Uncle Wang, can you find a family and give them some money? We'll have lunch in the village."
Li Zexuan ordered. Wang Zhong was more familiar with this place than him. His family often sent him to collect rent, so it was best for him to arrange it.
"Yes, Young Master. Why don't we go to Han Lizheng's house at noon? Every time Madam sends me here to collect rent, Han Lizheng is very cooperative." Wang Zhong suggested.
"Okay, then Uncle Wang, you lead the way."
The group of people rode into the village. It was the spring plowing season. At the entrance of the village, they could see many people pulling oxen to plow the fields. There were also two or three children chasing and playing on the ridges of the fields. Occasionally, there would be a few roosters and dogs barking in the village.
Li Zexuan often saw this scene in his previous life. He was born and raised in a village. Lan 'er was very new to this scene. She had been the little princess of the family since she was born. She had never seen such a scene in a village before. She got off the carriage and held her brother's hand, looking around as they walked.
Li Zexuan left the horse and carriage at the entrance of the village and asked San Bao to take good care of them. He led the group into the village, and under Wang Zhong's lead, they went straight to Han Lizheng's house.
"Young Master, we're here. This is Han Lizheng's house."
After a while, Wang Zhong pointed to a run-down farmhouse in front of them.
Li Zexuan was a little surprised. In his opinion, if this place was in the future, it would be equivalent to a village chief. How could the place be so run-down? Since they were in front of someone's house, it was not good to say much. He immediately walked in with Wang Zhong.
"Oh, Butler Wang, you're here!"
A dark-skinned middle-aged man in the courtyard saw Li Zexuan and the group and quickly went up to greet them. However, Li Zexuan noticed that the man's right leg seemed to be a little disabled, and he was limping as he walked. However, from the thick muscles on his arm, it was obvious that this middle-aged man's body contained a lot of strength.
"Han Lizheng, this is my family's Young Master and Young Mistress. My Madam has calculated the rent that your farmstead paid this year, and there's no problem. Today, my Young Master wants to come to the Han Manor to take a look. "Wang Zhong introduced to Han Lizheng.
When Han Lizheng heard this, he quickly bowed respectfully to Li Zexuan and Lan 'er, and said, "Greetings to Young Master and Young Mistress!"
Li Zexuan quickly returned the greeting, and said, "Uncle Han, you don't have to be so courteous. We'll be bothering Uncle Han later. Seeing that it's almost noon, I'll bring this group of people to Uncle Han's house for lunch. Uncle Han, don't worry, we've brought our own ingredients and pastries. We only need to borrow Uncle Han's kitchen to heat them up, and we'll pay the corresponding remuneration. "
When Han Lizheng heard this, his face instantly turned red, and he straightened his neck and said, "Young Master, you're flattering me. My Han Manor's harvest last year wasn't good, and not only did Madam Li reduce our rent by ten percent, she also extended the deadline of half a year. If it weren't for Madam Li's benevolence, who knows how many people in my Han Manor would have starved to death.
Now that Young Master is coming to my house for a meal, how could I let Young Master bring his own ingredients? How could I dare to take Young Master's money? If the villagers knew, they'd poke at my spine. Young Master, you must never say such things again. Although I, Han Tianhu, am a boor, I still know how to repay kindness. "
Well, he accidentally hurt the other party's self-esteem. Li Zexuan quickly explained, "Uncle Han, don't misunderstand.
I don't have any other intentions by giving you money. This is what you deserve. There's no such thing as not paying for a meal in this world. "
Seeing that Han Lizheng straightened his neck and wanted to decline again, Li Zexuan hurriedly said,
"Since Uncle Han doesn't want to accept it, I won't force you. Thank you for your hospitality today, Uncle Han. If the Han Manor has any difficulties in the future, Uncle Han can look for Steward Wang. I'll try my best to solve it. Use our ingredients for lunch. After all, the ingredients we brought will definitely spoil if we don't eat them. It's just that we'll have to use some of Uncle Han's firewood. "
Only then did Han Lizheng reluctantly accept.
He waved his hand and said, "It's just some firewood, it's not worth much money. Young Master, use it as much as you can. Once you're done, I'll go to the mountains to chop some more. Young Master, Young Miss, please come in and have a seat! "
The group of people then entered the house.
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