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The Lucky Farmgirl

The Fourth Brother had squandered his wealth through gambling, leaving their mother in a critical state. To make matters worse, the creditors even asked them to sell Manbao to settle the debts! In the village, whispers spread that the golden days of the Zhou Family's cherished Manbao were over. Their elderly mother clung to Manbao's hand, tears streaming down her face. However, Manbao tightly grasped a system in her hand, a tool that would lead her and her brothers and sisters-in-law to reclaim their fortunes. They ventured into agriculture, cultivating land, growing medicinal herbs, and establishing shops, steadily improving their lives. As their situation improved, concerns shifted to Manbao's marital prospects by the sister-in-laws. "Mr. Zhuang's grandson is an excellent match – educated and well-spoken. He is just perfect for you." "No! You should consider Mr. Qian's youngest son, who is handsome and well-mannered. You can count on him never to defy you." Suppressing a smile, Manbao responded, "My heart is already set. I choose Bai Shanbao, my childhood friend whom I've playfully scolded since we were young."

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792 Chs

Chapter 693: Where did it come from?

After seeing County Magistrate Tang off, full from his meal, Mr. Zhuang summoned his three disciples and asked, "Do you know where those medicinal herbs for County Magistrate Tang come from?"

The three exchanged glances and asked, "Weren't they purchased by the County Governmental Office?"

"How could the County Governmental Office have that much money if the imperial court doesn't allot funds?" Mr. Zhuang said. "Huayang County is different from Luojiang County. In Luojiang County, County Magistrate Yang is in charge. He could empty the county's coffers without worrying—in the worst case, he'd just delay paying the salaries of the subordinate officials and clerks for a few months, then disburse the payments when there's income again. Who would sue their own boss over a few months of missed pay?"