Chapter 277: 277 doesn’t look like a rich person. Chapter 277: 277 doesn’t look like a rich person. Ye Wenzheng glanced at the men’s clothing on Ye Jiu and understood Erdan’s confusion, then explained, “An error, this is my uncle.”

Erdan rubbed his head in puzzlement.

Wenzheng usually seemed quite smart, so how could he even get his own uncle’s name wrong!

Then, Erdan skeptically asked, “Your uncle is so young and doesn’t look like he has much money. This estate costs several thousand taels of silver; can he really afford it?”

Whether he could afford it or not, Ye Wenzheng also didn’t know.

However, he had already mentioned the price, and although the aunt was young, she was sharp-minded. Since she had said she wanted to see the land, she must have had some calculations in mind.

“Let’s take a look first,” Ye Wenzheng replied.

After all, looking was free; if they couldn’t afford it, they could just leave.

The conversation was overheard by Ye Jiu, but Ye Jiu didn’t explain.

Upon entering the estate, they saw several people walking towards them, one of whom was a man in a straight long robe talking and laughing with a richly dressed grand master, who was continuously shaking his head.

After people left, Ye Wenzheng followed Ye Jiu forward and introduced, “Uncle, this is the land agent.”

This time, Ye Wenzheng deliberately paid attention to his wording, so he didn’t get it wrong.

Continuing, he introduced, “Land agent, this is my uncle, and she is the one who wants to see the land.”

“This…” The land agent hesitated. Could such a young child really be capable of making a decision on a piece of land worth several thousand taels of silver?

“Come with me, young master! Well, since we are already here, taking a look won’t take much effort.”

As a land agent, it wasn’t his place to offend people. Since they asked, he might as well show them around.

As for whether they could afford it?

There had been many viewers, yet all had liked the land but not the price; one more wouldn’t make a difference.

“In that case, I’ll trouble you, land agent,” said Ye Jiu politely.

The 500-acre estate looked very impressive, and it was almost time for sowing. The land was almost completely prepared, with only a small part still being tended to.

The land agent introduced, “The estate boasts 500 acres of fertile land, but it actually includes two sizable hillsides as well. Buying it is definitely not a loss. The only thing is, the seller has said they will not sell it off in parts. Although our town does have a few wealthy families, not many can swallow such a big transaction all at once, which has delayed finding a buyer till now.”

Ye Jiu walked across the vast fertile lands, enjoying the spring breeze, with a look of satisfaction on her face.

Ye Jiu didn’t understand the quality of the land, but Ye Wenzheng did know a bit and, feeling the soil with his hands, found it similar to the soil on their own land. Thus, he thought this land must be fairly decent.

Moreover, the land was interspersed with several streams and ponds, which would aid in irrigation.

“This estate is indeed nice; thank you for your trouble, land agent. I’m just wondering, how much is the price?” asked Ye Jiu.

Although Ye Wenzheng had already mentioned the price, it was based on what he had heard. Ye Jiu still needed to ask again to settle it.

“The seller is in a hurry, and I won’t quote you an inflated price. It’s 3,800 taels of silver, including an estate and two hillsides. Buying it would definitely not be a loss for you, young master,” the land agent said.

Originally thinking there was only fertile land and the estate, the additional two hillsides came as a pleasant surprise.

Although she didn’t know what use the hillsides might have, something given for free shouldn’t be refused.