The man was taken aback, not expecting that they had researched the market price beforehand. But that wasn't surprising; people buying things would definitely check the market price first to avoid being scammed.

"What does the girl think is a suitable amount?"

Zhong Muyu raised three fingers: "Three hundred taels."

"No, no! How about this, I'm in a hurry to leave, and the young lady has already told me the going rate in the city, so let's make it five hundred taels."

"..."

Zaochun stood aside and saw Zhong Muyu and the man arguing for a long time before finally settling on four hundred taels.

After carefully putting away the property deed, Zaochun was speechless with shock as she left: "Miss, how did you do that? You managed to get the price down so much!"

In Zaochun's eyes, bargaining was something she had never seen before. After all, living in the palace meant having everything, and there was no need to learn such a common skill as bargaining.

Zhong Muyu curled her lips: "Just argue with him. Since they like to deliberately raise prices, we'll just slam down the price first. Tsk! I also think this price is a loss. We can cut it by another fifty taels. After all, his house is so old and needs a proper renovation."

"Can it be any cheaper? That's incredible!"

"Of course, I'll teach you when I have time. Let's go to the government office to register first."

Zhong Muyu pulled Zaochun along as the two went to the government office to get their documents stamped.

Once the stamp is on, it means the house officially belongs to her.

Fortunately, she rarely went out or socialized with wealthy women, so the officials didn't recognize her. By the time all the formalities were completed, it was almost dark.

As soon as I stepped into the gate of the Prince's Mansion, I saw Chengfeng waiting there. I knew without a doubt that he was waiting for Zhong Muyu.

"Your Highness, where have you been? Why are you only just returning?"

Zhong Muyu asked, "Why are you just wandering around?"

"The prince is looking for you, saying he has something important to discuss."

"Didn't we already discuss this? What's there to discuss now?"

Chengfeng shook his head: "I don't know either. Anyway, you should go quickly. The prince has been waiting all afternoon."

Although she didn't understand what Lu Ziyuan was up to, Zhong Muyu still followed him to his study.

Lu Ziyuan was working at his desk, and Zhong Muyu, not wanting to disturb him, found a place to sit and drink tea.

However, Lu Ziyuan quickly stopped writing, and Zhong Muyu asked, "Speak, what is it now?"

Lu Ziyuan retorted, "Where have you been all day?"

"Do I need to report to you where I'm going? Never mind, it won't hurt to tell you. I'm going to look for a place to stay. I need to find somewhere to live after leaving here."

"Why bother with all this? I've already thought it through. We're not getting a divorce. Since you want peace and quiet, I'm looking for a peaceful place to go."

Lu Ziyuan took out a map and pointed to a place on it: "I own some farmland and a courtyard in Qingshui Village outside the city. You can move there. It's a good place for you to recuperate."

Zhong Muyu looked at the distance between the city and Qingshui Village repeatedly. It wasn't far, but it wasn't close either.

"You actually sent me to the village? I knew you had no good intentions. I won't bother you anymore."

Lu Ziyuan said impatiently, "Do you think no one knows you? Don't forget, quite a few people saw you on your wedding day. With you running around this city, the news will get out sooner or later."

Zhong Muyu thought about it and it seemed to make sense, but...

"Is this your only property? Do you have any other good options? I'd like to take a look."

Lu Ziyuan's face darkened.

However, he still patiently pointed them out one by one: "Here, on the mountain; this place is closer to the military camp, and then here..."

"Alright, alright, let's go with Shimizu Village. Those other places look worse."

Zhong Muyu waved her hand. "It's just a village, isn't it? There's still land. We can still live a good life. I'm just worried about how little food there is in this world. Why not take this opportunity to grow more?"

"Then I will send someone to inform you tomorrow, and you can move there in a few days."

"No need! I'll go tomorrow; my things are already packed."

Upon hearing this, Lu Ziyuan suddenly became furious: "Can't you even stay here for a second longer?"

"I told you I couldn't wait. By the way, I wish you and Su Zhirou a harmonious marriage and a baby soon! Remember to invite me to the baby's one-month celebration!"

Zhong Muyu waved her arms and skipped away, leaving a frustrated Lu Ziyuan slamming his fist on the table.

What about having a son soon? What about a banquet? She actually thought of all these things?

Just then, Zhiyu entered: "Your Highness, Miss Lianye from the concubine's side has come to invite you."

"Lotus leaves?"

Lu Ziyuan then remembered that Su Zhirou had dragged him to Tingzhi Courtyard for a meal during the day, and Su Zhirou seemed to have said that she would call him over that night.

He had indeed neglected Su Zhirou during this period, but now he had no desire to go to Tingzhi Courtyard at all.

"Let her go back. Just say I'm busy with official duties and don't have time."

"yes."

After Zhiyu left, Lu Ziyuan couldn't help but go to the shelf and stare at the kite in a daze.

At that banquet, the kite suddenly fell and hit him on the head. It was the first time he had ever seen such an exquisitely designed kite, so he thought that the person who could make such a thing must be a very clever person.

Just then, Su Zhirou rushed over in a panic, saying that the kite was hers, took it away, and apologized to him.

Su Zhirou back then was well-mannered and gentle, seemingly no different from how she is now.

But he always felt something was different...

Compared to Lu Ziyuan's frustration, Zhong Muyu was quite happy.

Back at Xinxiang Courtyard, Zhang Mama had already packed the necessities, and the four maids who had accompanied her in her dowry were gathered there, looking very sad.

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