Chapter 1093: Not Opened

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Also, it was not a loan. It was a gift.

It would be a long time before those scholars returned the money!

Ten years would not be enough.

She could not rush them either, because that would cause grudge.

Only a fool would do something like this!

Furthermore, if they lent money to one person, would the second person be willing to lend it back to them? Or the third or fourth person?

Qiao Xuan remained silent.

They explained that they had already spent a considerable sum on paying tribute to their ancestors and wouldn’t be home for long. Worried about the hardships their family might face, they had kept some money at home. However, they had recently purchased a plot of land measuring over ten mu in the northern part of town and had run out of funds.

If they had any, they would gladly lend it to them.

While the Emperor and the court had bestowed them with many valuable items, those items could be used for decoration and wear, but they couldn’t be pawned. No one would dare make such a request.

The visitor had no choice but to abandon the idea.

Although a hint of dissatisfaction lingered, what did it matter? They weren’t relatives or friends, and they didn’t owe them any favors. They had no obligation to lend them money.

A sense of dejection washed over them, but the displeasure was merely temporary and would soon dissipate.

Some individuals couldn’t resist asking Qiao Xuan where she had acquired the land. With a smile, she shared all the details, expressing her intention to cultivate various vegetables there next year, including greens, cabbages, radishes, winter melons, loofahs, chili peppers, and eggplants, ensuring a supply of fresh produce.

The prices of ingredients in the capital were exorbitant, and she felt a pang of distress every time she had to buy them.

They decided it would be wise to purchase a piece of land and cultivate vegetables to save money.

Additionally, they could raise chickens and ducks, benefiting from fresh eggs and occasionally slaughtering one to satisfy their cravings.

Those who heard this proposition were left speechless.

They pondered that if they hadn’t purchased the land, they would have had money to lend. It would have amounted to 200 or 300 liang, right?

With 200 or 300 liang, they could have bought vegetables for many years. It seemed excessive to spend so much just to grow vegetables and raise poultry!

However, the money belonged to Qiao Xuan and her husband, and they had the right to spend it as they pleased. No one would dare question their choices.

That was how Qiao Xuan dealt with people who frequently approached her for loans. She found it puzzling—despite being new to the area and somewhat hesitant to turn them down, it shouldn’t have attracted so many borrowers, right?

Eventually, Qiao Xuan realized that it was Madame Lin who had informed them about her wealth.

The next day, Qiao Xuan approached Madame Lin to borrow money for the upcoming New Year, but her request was unsuccessful.

Consequently, when someone arrived at their doorstep seeking a loan, Qiao Xuan claimed she had no money and mentioned going to Madame Lin to borrow some.

Word spread, and soon no one dared to request money from her.

Qiao Xuan sneered and informed Shao Yunduan about the situation, warning him to be cautious of Madame Lin’s husband and her associates, who were likely affiliated with the Tian Family.

Madame Lin couldn’t contain her frustration. She had intended to manipulate Qiao Xuan to gain favor with the Tian Family but failed. Qiao Xuan seemed to have realized that something was amiss.

Ms. Qiao was indeed quite clever!

Madame Lin’s attempt to manipulate Qiao Xuan left her feeling a tinge of jealousy—such was the nature of the world. The more cunning and manipulative one was, the more likely they were to succeed. It seemed that justice had little place in this world…

In early October, Qiao Xuan received an invitation from Ms. Shi, the Secondary Concubine of the Fourth Prince’s mansion. The invitation requested her presence at the yard located in the northern part of town to admire the vibrant red leaves and blooming chrysanthemums.