Chapter Eight: Home

Yes, young master

The body in my arms trembled gently, and Xie Jiu's voice was not very steady. Wei Chi replied foolishly: "Oh, my nickname is Sibao, I am the fourth in the family, and we are a family of surplus births."

In the early Tang Dynasty, the world was initially stabilized, with light labor and low taxes. The tax rates were extremely low, and the court had regulations regarding taxes and land rents. In the capital city of Chang'an, no household dared to collect taxes arbitrarily.

What are we talking about

In the Zhuangzi, there is a house belonging to Wei Chi, which occupies a vast area, though it is somewhat old. If it is to be inhabited, it will require renovation. Wei Chi is very satisfied.

With a thud, Wei Chi's chest was struck, and Xie Jiuwei pouted, "I am very serious!"

I believe we should have a conversation

The chest of the Wei Chi was struck once again

Exiting the West Market and entering the East Market, the storefronts are two-story wooden buildings. Although the area is not as large as the medical clinic, the location is much better. Wei Chi is very satisfied, yet he is also more troubled.

Dizzy, it seems that at such moments, you should respond with 'I believe in you', right

My name is Wei Chi. From now on, this establishment will be mine. I am preparing to open a medical clinic. Uncle Cheng, Sister Liu, and Sister Zhang, please tidy up the warehouse first. Additionally, make sure the backyard is in order. My wife and I will move in tomorrow. Uncle Cheng, please help me contact a few people. I will come over tomorrow to arrange the planning of the clinic.

Well, let's leave it at that for now. I will go check out other places for books.

"Oh, do not call me 'wife'; you should address me as 'madam.'" Wei Chi demonstrates a commendable spirit and courage to recognize and correct his mistakes

Sigh, I really miss my game, my World of Warcraft account. I didn't sell it even when someone offered to pay for it.

The Guardian Beast

A couple of days ago, everything was fine; I was so tired that I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow. Today, although Wei Chi spent the whole day out, the actual physical exertion was not too great, not enough to reach the point of falling asleep immediately. As for Xie Jiu, he had been sitting at home all day, with the most activity being his talking; one could only say it was annoying, not tiring. Here we are at Sun Simiao's house, and it would be inappropriate to waste his candles, so the two exchanged glances in the dark. Bored to the point of desperation, Wei Chi began recounting his experiences from the day to Xie Jiu, and they discussed the matter of the tavern's management.

The tenants in Zhuangzi were all aware that a new landlord had taken over. Upon hearing that the new landlord was coming today, they gathered in small groups in front of the landlord's house, waiting for Wei Chi's arrival. Contrary to Wei Chi's expectations of deep grievances, they were simply there to meet the new landlord.

It is important to adapt to local customs when it comes to names and titles

I am also very serious!

What you said is so cheesy

Dong ... ...

Xie Jiu's voice, although relatively calm, still revealed shyness and uncertainty in her tone, which Wei Chi could discern. He was eager to see her expression at that moment, but unfortunately, all he could see was darkness: "I promise you, my wife, I will strive to exude charm and aim to match the display of a peacock in full bloom."

What?

After making the rounds and properly arranging all his enterprises, he returned to Sun Simiao only after it was dark, hastily eating a few bites of food before being urged by Sun Simiao to rest. The ancient custom of going to bed at dark made Wei Chi and Xie Jiu, who were accustomed to staying up late, feel quite uncomfortable.

Our relationship

... ... You have walked such a long mountain path with me, and I know you are a good person ... ...

Wei Chi murmured to himself, his fingers unconsciously tapping as if he were striking a keyboard

... ... My lord, from now on ... ... I will leave it to you.

What should we do now? It is inconvenient for both of us to handle this in person. I want to find an agent, but I am unfamiliar with the area and cannot find a reliable person

Since we have now become husband and wife and formed a family, I hope that we can both cherish each other, make an effort to understand one another, and be an ordinary and happy couple. Are you willing to do so

"There is no headache, but if there were, it would be a headache. If I had known earlier, I would have just converted it into cash." Wei Chi was quite frustrated, having meant well but ended up causing trouble. Xie Jiu comforted him, saying: "At that time, no one expected to encounter the Medicine King, and you were thinking of our livelihood."

Wu Liu

Xie Jiu let out a light laugh; in the darkness, Wei Chi could not see her smile, but it must be beautiful.

Ancient people placed great importance on reputation and status; one could be without wealth, but not without identity and standing. A wealthy merchant, even one with vast riches, would not be respected as much as a poor scholar. This is a social reality, and since the two have already returned to the Tang Dynasty, this issue cannot be overlooked.

My nickname is Sisi, do not call me Deputy Xie anymore

The policy of prioritizing agriculture over commerce was an important measure in ancient times. Those who entered the market wore white clothing and were not allowed to hold official positions. Merchants held a low status, and individuals of some standing were reluctant to engage in trade. If Wei Chi and Xie Jiu wished to have a happy life in the Tang Dynasty, it was not yet the time for them to venture into commerce. With a hint of regret, they took a detour and set off with Wu Liu towards their final destination

The beautiful woman dropped a bombshell, and Wei Chi scratched his head. The woman had already taken the initiative, and as a man, he seemed to also need to be more proactive: "I understand your meaning. Given our identities and statuses, if we were in modern times, we would likely maintain an ordinary superior-subordinate relationship for a lifetime. However, in this ancient context, only you know me best, and I know you best. We are natural partners. Regardless of the reasons, it is no longer possible to slowly cultivate feelings; marrying first and then falling in love seems to be our only path. However, I assure you, as a man of dignity, I will do everything in my power to ensure your happiness."

Do not interrupt, let me finish speaking

Wei Chi quickly interrupted her: "Don't rush to give me a good person card. It seems that whenever a woman says this, the next thing is 'but the one I like is not you'"

The fields are fully planted with crops, while the hillside remains vacant. Wu Liu suggested purchasing some sheep for grazing, and that fruit trees could be planted on the hillside. Wei Chi recalled the corn seeds that had been unearthed and declined Wu Liu's proposal to raise sheep

What do you think of Wu Liu?

Oh

Today, I specifically studied some laws and regulations from the Tang Dynasty. We can remove Wu Liu's household registration from the low-status category, restore his identity, and allow him to enter the market registry to operate a restaurant. We will privately sign a contract with him, distributing dividends to him annually based on a certain proportion

Coincidentally, the land that Cui Jie pledged to Wei Chi happened to be the very area where Old Zhao's family resided, including both the land and the homestead, all pledged to Wei Chi. Although not the best, two-thirds of it was paddy field, while the remaining one-third was not very suitable for irrigation, even encompassing large areas of hillside. However, it was precisely this hillside that pleased Wei Chi, as the truck was located on one of the hills.

Wei Chi lay down again, and this matter was thus settled. Regarding the issues of the mountains, Xie Jiu was an outsider and was unwilling to express his opinions, leaving everything to be handled by Wei Chi

Wei Chi sat up, contemplating the feasibility of this proposal

The clear sound captivates the heart and mind. Damn it, I have a wife too! Oh, wait, I meant my lady; we must adapt to local customs

After meeting everyone, Wei Chi asked Old Zhao to take him around the village. As it was the busy season for spring planting, the fields were filled with people, and Wei Chi did not want to disturb others too much, so he just took a casual stroll and left. The Guanzhong region has been a grain-producing area since ancient times, with relatively developed agriculture and water conservancy, leaving little for him to provide guidance on.

It is a good method; at worst, it would only result in the loss of culinary skills and the decline of the restaurant. As long as the property deed is in our hands, it cannot be considered a loss.

After discussing, Wei Chi glanced at his watch; it was just past 9 PM. In modern times, this would be the prime time for online gaming. Unfortunately, this was during the Tang Dynasty, long before Edison’s grandfather even existed, and the United States had yet to be born.

Xie Jiu spoke too softly, and Wei Chi did not hear her. When he turned to look at her, he found that a soft and fragrant body had already nestled in his arms. Wei Chi felt his whole body stiffen, not daring to move an inch. His throat moved as he unconsciously swallowed, unsure of where to place his hands: "Xie... Xie Deputy, we... we are also men. If you do this, I might not be able to control myself."

Wei Chi agreed with Xie Jiu's proposal, thinking to himself, as expected of someone from a leadership background, their decisiveness is far greater than that of a small doctor like me