Ji Yu followed the boss to a study room at the back, which was filled with a lot of books. It didn't look like an inn at all, and at first glance, it looked like an ordinary study room at home.

"Boss, this study is very nice! I didn't expect there is such a paradise hidden behind the inn." Ji Yu praised.

"Ji Huiyuan, you're too kind. Reading is just a little hobby of mine." The boss said as he led Ji Yu to the table.

Ji Yu looked at the fine rice paper and Hui ink placed in front of him, and even the fine wolf-hair brush. He was also confused about what to write for a moment, "How about writing 'Feeling at Home'?"

When the boss heard Ji Yu's proposal, he had no objection and quickly nodded in agreement.

Ji Yu picked up the brush, dipped the tip of the brush in some Hui ink, and wrote on the paper with great vigor. In an instant, the four big words "feel at home" were written on the rice paper.

"Ji Huiyuan's calligraphy is majestic and majestic. If it is hung up, it will definitely add more glory to my inn." The boss praised without reservation.

Ji Yu also knew that his handwriting was only average, definitely not as good as the boss praised, so he could only humbly reply, "Boss, you are too kind."

The boss immediately took out 500 taels of silver from his pocket. Ji Yu took the money and returned to his room in the inn.

When Ji Yu pushed the door open, Gu Qingqing was sitting on the edge of the bed, still wearing only her underwear.

"Ah's..." The girl's voice was extremely shy, as if she was trying her best to endure it.

Ji Yu glanced at her, then quickly looked away, pretending not to see it.

"I'm going to take a shower..." Ji Yu said and fled in panic.

Ji Yu certainly knew what Gu Qingqing wanted to do, but he himself was not ready yet.

The system's voice rang in my mind at the right moment: "Host, don't be a coward. Go, go, go! This is not the first time. The task progress bar is only 10 points away from being full."

[You are so careless. Qingqing is so young, what if she gets hurt?] Ji Yu was speechless. The evil system would do anything to complete the task.

[Host, I am just reminding you to fulfill your responsibilities as a husband. In this era, it is common for women to marry and get pregnant early.] The system kindly reminded.

[But she can endure hardships! You don’t understand...] Ji Yu said indifferently.

"Are you done washing?" Gu Qingqing asked Ji Yu behind the screen.

Ji Yu quickly got up from the bucket. Gu Qingqing suddenly spoke, startling Ji Yu. Ji Yu's voice trembled with surprise when he replied, "I'm done."

"I'll wait for you." Gu Qingqing had already made it clear.

If Ji Yu continued to pretend not to understand, he would be unromantic.

Ji Yu blew out the candle and returned to the window. Gu Qingqing had already laid down. Ji Yu climbed onto the bed quietly.

After Gu Qingqing felt Ji Yu got on the bed, she leaned against Ji Yu's back, her hands gently pulling at the front of her clothes.

"My dear, you can't do that." Ji Yu's voice was hoarse with a hint of restraint.

"Why."

Although he couldn't see the girl's expression clearly in the dark, Ji Yu could still hear a hint of grievance in her voice.

"I have to get up early tomorrow. My dear, go to bed early." Ji Yu stroked the girl's head in the dark and comforted her softly.

"Yeah." In fact, Gu Qingqing had already used up all her courage to take the initiative to approach him. Even Ji Yu's words of trying to stop her were blurted out because she suddenly felt wronged.

If asked to take the initiative again, Gu Qingqing really doesn't have the courage to do so.

Ji Yu had another good night's sleep.

When Ji Yu woke up today, Qingqing was still sleeping soundly.

No wonder Gu Qingqing woke up late today. After being rejected last night, Ji Yu fell asleep immediately, but Qingqing was entangled and couldn't fall asleep all night.

Ji Yu took Wang Shanchuan to eat something and then went out. He also told Xiao Tao to wait for Qing Qing to wake up and then ask the waiter to bring some food.

Ji Yu made an appointment with Master Lin and Lord Li to go house hunting today.

The person who sold the yard was a colleague of Lord Li named Wu. He retired this year and was thinking of selling all the properties under his name in the capital.

Today's property is a small courtyard house. In a hurry to sell, Ji Yu rushed to see the house on the second day after arriving in Beijing.

Master Lin and Lord Li had nothing to do today so they came along as well.

Several people followed Lord Wu into the house. There was a small side room on the left and right sides, a room on each side of the middle courtyard, and the innermost was the master bedroom, which was connected to a small study.

Ji Yu took a look and thought the environment was good and the size was suitable.

After they left the house, Lord Wu asked anxiously, "Ji Huiyuan, is my house okay? 1,500 taels cannot be less."

Ji Yu also nodded, and just as he was about to settle down, he saw Zhao Xiuyong not far from the corner of the street. Ji Yu asked in confusion, "Are there other officials living nearby?"

Lord Wu also nodded, "Lord He also lives here. His house is not far in front, it is a quadrangle with three entrances. His son-in-law is from the same hometown as you, and he is also a tribute scholar this year."

Mr. He is Zhao Xiuyong's father-in-law, and Zhao Xiuyong's new wife is called He Lian.

Ji Yu frowned and asked embarrassedly, "Master Wu, is there any other courtyard somewhere else, preferably one that is farther away from here?"

Lord Wu seemed to understand the meaning of his words and did not pursue the matter further. He just took Ji Yu and others to a courtyard on South Street.

"This is a quadrangle with two entrances and two master bedrooms, three secondary bedrooms, a kitchen and a woodshed. But the price is a little expensive," Lord Wu explained as he led a few people on a tour.

This house is close to the imperial palace and is hidden in the quietest corner of the downtown area. He has been offered for sale several times but each time the buyers complained that his price was too high.

"How much taels of silver?" Ji Yu was also very satisfied with the house. The layout was reasonable and the space was large. The most important thing was that it was quite far away from the courtyard just entered, one in the south and the other in the north.

"I see that you, Ji Huiyuan, really want it. How about this! I'll offer it to others for 3,200, and I'll give you 2,800 as my lowest price today." Lord Wu is also going to move out of the capital in the next two days, so he would rather lower the price than sell it in a hurry.

Ji Yu thought about it and decided that this price was appropriate. If he waited until after the palace examination and the new Jinshi entered the court, he would definitely be able to sell the house for 3,200.

"Okay, I'll give you the silver now, and we'll go to the government to transfer the ownership." Ji Yu put it down and decided to buy the house.

"Okay, then I'll treat you all to lunch at noon." Seeing Ji Yu being so generous, Lord Wu immediately accepted the money.

After buying this two-story courtyard house, Ji Yu still had eight or nine hundred taels of silver left. If he bought some more furniture, the money would be enough to cover his daily expenses for the next few months.

After they went to the government office to transfer the ownership, Ji Yu and his companions went to the restaurant.

"I'd like to offer a toast to the three elders." Ji Yu raised his glass to toast the three of them.

Several people did not refuse, and soon they had eaten and drunk their fill.

Wang Shanchuan helped the drunk Ji Yu and Master Lin back to the inn. The other two adults were also taken back by servants.