After the separation, the family had a lot of fish and meat every day, and the best was furious

Chapter 313 The Courtyard Granted by the Emperor

"I'm glad you made it. Go home first. Lin Lin has already arranged your yard for you. I'll show you around."

Lin Ting had a courtyard and a farm granted by the emperor in the capital. This was all because she planted corn and knew that corn could be used as a staple food, so she received the imperial gift.

After a long separation, Lin Lin's eyes moistened: "Look at me, I'm just happy. Let's go, Lin Ting, let's go back."

The courtyard granted by the emperor was not very big and the location was not very prosperous. Lin Ting heard that it was originally the home of an official, but later he committed a crime and the courtyard was confiscated.

The emperor just gave it to Lin Ting casually. It was a three-courtyard house, which was average in the capital, but the space was much larger than the Shen residence.

It was already dark. When we entered the capital, the lights were bright, people were moving around, and the sound of drums and pianos could be heard from the flower boats on the river.

Talented people gathered here, poetry and prose could be seen everywhere, talented men and beautiful women passed by each other, and the prosperity here was something Lin Ting had only seen in descriptions in books.

Following Lin Lin and Qu Yuanxun's carriage, we entered a mansion in Rongguang Lane.

"Lin Ting, Shen Qingzhou, this is your yard, come in and take a look."

As soon as Lin Ting got off the carriage, he saw the mansion. There was no plaque hanging on it, and ordinary families usually didn't have one.

There were seven or eight servants, six maids, three old women and a person dressed as a housekeeper at the door.

"My humble servant greets you, Master and Madam."

The housekeeper and the people in the mansion bowed to Lin Ting and Shen Qingzhou.

These servants were arranged by Lin Lin for Lin Ting in advance, so she could move in directly when she arrived in the capital.

"Lin Ting, this is the housekeeper I carefully selected for you. His surname is Zhou. There are also these maids. They are in charge of the kitchen and sweeping the yard."

Lin Lin introduced the servants in the mansion to Lin Ting and Shen Qingzhou one by one, and arranged all the affairs in the mansion. Finally, she pointed at the two maids.

"These two maids have some skills. They will be your personal maids from now on, Bailu and Xiaoman."

These two maids have regular facial features and have been specially trained. They are very expensive to buy.

Lin Ting was very satisfied with everything Lin Lin arranged.

"Sister, you are in a heavy condition now, and you still have to work so hard for me. It's really hard."

Lin Lin was so happy that she could do something for her family.

"Why are you being so polite to me? But these are mostly done by your brother-in-law. Also, I'm seven months pregnant now. Hua Yan, I can relax a lot with you coming here."

As they were talking, Butler Zhou led Lin Ting and the others into the yard.

They looked around the entire yard before returning to the living room.

"Butler Zhou, please ask someone to serve the meal first, and then prepare water for your wife and master to wash up."

"Yes, come here, Bufan."

Lin Ting helped Lin Lin sit down, and Shen Qingzhou and Qu Yuanxun followed behind them.

The meals were arranged by Butler Zhou, but during the meal, Lin Ting and Lin Lin had endless things to talk about.

It was not until the end that Qu Yuanxun was able to interject.

"Lin Ting, and Qingzhou, since you have arrived in the capital, His Majesty has granted you a house and a farm. Logically, you should personally go to the palace to express your gratitude."

Although this house is not as big as those of other officials, it is a favor from His Majesty to his admirers, and it is a courtesy.

"As my brother-in-law reminded me, Qingzhou and I had already written the documents on the way to the capital, and I wanted my brother-in-law to help me submit them to the Ministry of Rites."

Lin Ting was a commoner, and it was not easy for him to enter the palace. He needed layers of officials to verify his identity and get approval. In the end, whether he could see the emperor or not was up to him.

But etiquette cannot be abolished, so she still has to write a letter.

Shen Qingzhou took out a formal letter from his wide sleeves and handed it to Qu Yuanxun.

"Brother-in-law, thank you for your help."

After dinner, Lin Lin and Qu Yuanxun talked for a while before saying goodbye to the two of them.

"Lin Ting, we just got home. You should get some rest early. I'll pick you up tomorrow to go see our Hua Yan."

"Okay! Sister, brother-in-law, please drive slowly on your way and say hello to Old Lady Qu for me when you get back."

Lin Lin: "Well, you guys should go back too, don't stand at the door."

Shen Qingzhou held Lin Ting's hand and watched Lin Lin and their carriage disappear into Rongguang Lane. The two turned around and returned to the yard.

"Master and Madam, the hot water is ready. Can we wash up first?"

After being bought back, Butler Zhou has been preparing to clean up the courtyard. Today is the first time he has met their official owner. He doesn't know what this new owner's personality is like or whether he is easy to get along with.

"Wait a moment to wash up. Butler Zhou, bring me all the people in this courtyard, everything, and the account books for my review."

"Yes!"

Everyone in the yard was called out, and the yard's expense accounts and other things were all handed to Lin Ting.

Shen Qingzhou and Lin Ting checked the accounts together. It was not that she did not trust Lin Lin, but after checking them, she would be able to manage these courtyards better.

"The accounts and the sources of slavery are all here."

Shen Qingzhou checked and found no problem, so he handed the item to Lin Ting.

She was not familiar with anyone in this yard except the person whose indenture she held.

"Butler Zhou, you have done a great job with the accounts. As long as you follow me carefully, I will not treat you unfairly.

But I'm actually quite petty. If I find out someone is doing something to me behind my back, I won't let them off easily."

Lin Ting and Shen Qingzhou looked very young, but their perseverance in sorting out the affairs in the courtyard after a long journey made Housekeeper Zhou and the maids and servants realize that they were not simple people.

"Butler Zhou, you've done a great job cleaning the yard this time. I'll give you three taels of silver as a reward. You can withdraw it from your account tomorrow."

Three taels of silver, the new master rewarded him so much as soon as he arrived. He seemed to be very decisive and efficient. Butler Zhou would not dare to slack off in the future.

"Thank you, Madam, and thank you, Master."

When everyone saw that Butler Zhou received a reward, they knew that Lin Ting was not a stingy master. As long as they did their job well, they would also be rewarded.

"Everyone, do your own thing today, but you are not allowed to enter my and my husband's study at will. This is the rule. Do you remember it?"

"Yes! Madam."

Everyone answered at once, and finally Lin Ting's gaze fell on her two personal maids.

"Bai Lu, Xiao Man, my sister said that you two have some skills. What can you do?"

Bailu and Xiaoman bowed to Lin Ting and said, "Madam, we know how to use fists, swords, spears, and even staffs."

Seeing with one's own eyes is worse than hearing about it. Lin Ting needs to know the true strength of the two people so that he can protect himself in a place like the capital.

"You two, show me your full strength."

The two maids took the order and immediately started fighting in the yard, first with fists and then with branches instead of swords.

Finally, there are the gun and stick techniques. Ordinary guards may not be as good as them.