No matter what, Shen Zhen was completely honest in front of Ling Xue.
Initially, he was still somewhat unconvinced, feeling that Ling Xue had used extraordinary means to control him. But now, he no longer felt any resentment at all. Falling under the hands of the old ancestor was only natural, and he had nothing to be ashamed of.
Shen Zhen even planned to promote Shen Wang as well, so that he could also experience the methods of the ancestors.
Soon Ling Xue and Shen Zhen arrived at the farm closest to Yuncheng. The farm was not too big, with about 500 acres of land.
As the carriage entered the farm, servants and the head of the farm came to greet it.
"Greetings, Young Master Shen, Manager Shen! I am Shi Youliang, the head of the village!" The head of the village came up to greet them, and the other servants stood aside respectfully, and no one made a sound.
Hearing Shi Zhuangtou's voice, Ling Xue lazily looked up at Shen Zhen and said, "Come in first, we can talk later if you have anything to say!"
Shen Zhen, who was his own man, had recovered now. He no longer felt that there was anything wrong with Ling Xue. He would certainly not have any problem with Ling Xue's instructions.
He lifted the curtain of the carriage and said, "Thank you, Mr. Shizhuang. Let's go in first and talk."
In just three to five minutes, the group returned to the Shen family's villa in the village in a mighty procession.
The carriage slowly stopped at the door. Shen Zhen got off the carriage first, then lifted the curtain and wanted to help Ling Xue get off, but Ling Xue refused.
She is not without hands and feet, there is no need for her to act like this.
Ling Xue jumped down with a light leap, completely ignoring the stepping stool next to the carriage.
Shi Zhuangtou and his group didn't dare to look up at all. He just glanced at Ling Xue out of the corner of his eye.
I saw a young man in front of me wearing a jeweled golden crown, with a pretty face and a slightly sickly look. Just by looking at his appearance, you could tell that he was from the Shen family. In fact, the young master Shen looked too much like old master Shen, and no one would make a mistake.
The group entered the yard through the gate, with Shen Zhen leading the way. It took them five minutes to reach the main house in the front yard.
There are flourishing flowers and trees along the way, and you will pass by exquisite pavilions, towers, strange rocks and rockery from time to time. It is really a scene every five steps and a view every ten steps.
Even though Ling Xue was not in the mood to appreciate the beautiful scenery, she was unconsciously attracted by it. The Shen family is really rich!
Ling Xue sat down in the main seat without hesitation, and the maid who stayed behind quickly brought her tea and snacks.
The head of the village stood in the hall, knelt down and bowed to Ling Xue, and then began to report on the situation of the crops this season.
"We have 450 mu of wheat ready for harvest, 10 mu of vegetables, 60 mu of fruit, and some fish and shrimp. We also have 500 chickens, ducks, and geese, 60 baskets of eggs, 300 baskets of various fruits, and 20 pigs and 20 sheep."
Ling Xue listened and silently calculated in her mind, wondering what the per-acre yield of wheat here is?
After the village head finished his report, he looked at Ling Xue to see if she had any instructions.
Ling Xue looked up and saw Shen Zhen looking over. She chuckled and said to the village head and Shen Zhen, "Why are you looking at me? Just continue with your work and ignore me. I'm just here to listen and learn from you."
Shi Zhuangtou felt relieved when he heard Ling Xue's words. He was afraid that this new young master would give orders in a disorderly manner and cause trouble for them and hinder their progress.
Young Master Shen's meaning was very clear. He just came to take a look and was not going to take care of their work and would not give blind orders.
That's good.
Shen Zhen smiled. This young master Shen is really something. If you don’t know him, you would think he is a lady from a noble family who is detached from the world.