Chapter 264 Cuihua Hutong
Today, Qin Zhuangyuan's house is a little lively.
One after another, stewards from wealthy families came with gifts, and no matter whether they knew the person or not, they would send a gift.
Song Jin received what Liu Jianfang sent.
A proper gift will not give anyone any chance to make mischief.
The person who came to give the gift was the maid Xiaoxi.
Xiaoxi and Song Jin were quite familiar with each other and had something to say: "Madam Qin, I haven't seen you for many years and you haven't changed much. No, you have changed. You have become the wife of the top scholar and have become more dignified and majestic."
"Miss Xiaoxi is really good at talking."
Song Jin's attitude towards her didn't seem to change. After chatting for a while, he turned the topic to Liu Jianfang, "How is your Excellency? It's time for your Excellency to get married now."
Not in the house.
There was no one else around, and the matter was not a secret.
Xiaoxi said, "My Lord is doing well. He got married two years ago and still lives in the capital. My son-in-law is a juren and is currently studying in the academy, preparing for the next imperial examination."
It means that I failed the exam this time.
And Liu Jianfang married Liu Ji.
The two of them currently live in Cuihua Hutong.
When Xiaoxi reminded him, he looked around and said, "Mrs. Qin should be moving to a new place soon."
"I haven't heard my husband mention it."
The Qin Chi mentioned by Song Jin was still in the bedroom. He was just waking up, getting dressed and washing up. He woke up late because of a hangover last night.
Xiaoxi was surprised and said, "I haven't told you this yet. This place is a little far from the Hanlin Academy. The top scholar has to go to the yamen every day, and it's not convenient to go back and forth."
"Miss Xiaoxi is absolutely right."
Song Jin did not look down on Xiaoxi just because she was a servant.
Qin Chi is now a sixth-rank editor in the Hanlin Academy. His main responsibilities are to compile the Veritable Records, record the emperor's words and deeds, and draft documents related to ceremonies.
The official position is not high, but in the long run, the Hanlin Academy is a very promising position. The Hanlin Academy has a close relationship with the cabinet, and many cabinet members come from the Hanlin Academy.
How does the saying go?
Only Jinshi can enter the Hanlin Academy, and only Hanlin can enter the Cabinet.
After seeing Xiaoxi and the others off, Song Jin asked someone to take away the tea.
When he saw Qin Chi again, Song Jin keenly noticed that something was wrong with his expression.
"Husband?" Song Jin approached him.
Qin Chi said, "My wife almost got into trouble yesterday, why didn't you let someone notify me?"
"I'm fine."
Song Jin was just having a false alarm yesterday. "The danger outside was dealt with by Uncle Hong and the secret guards in advance."
"The Yuan family has gone too far." Qin Chi's eyes flashed coldly.
Song Jin said hurriedly: "This may not be the work of the Yuan family. The Yuan family is currently being watched by the Jinyiwei. Under the Jinyiwei's nose, it is unlikely that they will have the opportunity to cause trouble."
"That bandit does have a close relationship with the Yuan family."
This night is enough for Qin Chi’s people to investigate.
Old Man Hong also suspected that some powerful people were involved.
It is not uncommon for various forces in the capital to plant spies on each other.
Qin Chi held Song Jin's hand and promised solemnly: "I will have people continue to investigate until the person behind the scenes is found out."
"My husband is thoughtful."
Song Jin didn't know what Qin Chi was going to do, but he vaguely knew that he had started planning many years ago. He hoped that his plan would not be disrupted. "But when do you plan to report to the Hanlin Academy? Also, your home is far from the Hanlin Academy. Do you need to move to another house?"
"I've already prepared the new house."
Qin Chi looked at Song Jin with deep eyes, "It's in Cuihua Hutong. The court has strict regulations on the residences of officials. Officials from the sixth to the ninth rank have three rooms and seven frames in the hall, and three rooms and three frames in the main gate."
The hall has three rooms and seven frames, which means the width of the hall is three rooms, that is, the distance between the three pillars, and the depth is seven frames, that is, the distance between the seven beams. The main gate has three rooms and three frames, which means the width of the main gate is three rooms and the depth is three frames.
In the Xia Dynasty, buildings were not only places to live, but also symbols of status. Different building specifications represented different social status and power.
Just because you have money doesn’t mean you can do anything.
It would be fine if no one paid attention if it exceeded the specifications, but if something went wrong it would become a handle.
The move happened quickly.
Old Li has already arranged for someone to clean the new house, and the furniture and other things have also been prepared.
Song Jin gave some of the leftover pastries at home to his neighbors. After telling them that he was moving, he went to his new home with Qin Chi that afternoon.
When I first stepped into my new home.
Song Jin immediately saw Old Huo, who had not been seen for a while.
Song Jin had never asked where Lao Huo had been during this period, but he knew without asking that he must have been sent by Qin Chi to do something important. This could be seen from the shallow scar on his face.
This guy is a skilled and bold person, and he is a first-class investigator.
But seeing Old Huo reminded Song Jin of the Liu family in Jianning.
There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!
Qin Chi did not make any move.
What we are waiting for is for him to become the top scorer in the imperial examination.
Some things will have to wait until he becomes an official and enters the court, as it will be more convenient to do them.
Qin Chi took his wife and took a leisurely tour of the new home. "How is it? Is my wife satisfied?"
"There's an empty space in the backyard, perfect for growing something."
Song Jin said after turning around.
Qin Chi asked jokingly, "Madam, you don't want to grow vegetables, do you?"
"I want to build a greenhouse, not to grow flowers, but to grow vegetables, so that I can have fresh vegetables to eat in winter."
The so-called lack of fresh vegetables in winter only exists among ordinary people. Rich people will find ways to grow winter vegetables, just like growing vegetables in hot spring resorts.
Qin Chi agreed with what Song Jin did.
Song Jin pointed to two small rooms in the backyard and said, "One will be my cooking room, and the other will be my warehouse."
"It's up to you, madam. Do you want to add another servant?"
"I remember that the court has regulations for sixth-rank officials?" The only slaves in Song Jin's family who signed the indenture contract were the cook and a maid, and they were recorded in the government office.
Old Man Hong and Old Man Li are not slaves.
There is no need to worry about the court investigating.
As the saying goes, every policy has a countermeasure.
People who bought drugs from Songjin Pharmacy and drug stores signed the contract of sale, but they would not file it with the government.
There is also an explanation to the outside world that they were hired servants.
The government has no control over how many people are invited.
The lower class people will not sue the officials for this matter.
Qin Chi and Song Jin lived in the main house.
It is the largest and best-looking main room in the entire house. Some large wing rooms can be divided into two or three for servants to live in, so there is no need to worry about not having enough rooms.
Old Man Hong and Old Man Li followed.
Old man Hong is still the gatekeeper, old man Li is still the coachman, and old man Huo has become a security guard.
Rested for another day.
Qin Chi put on his official uniform and reported to the Hanlin Academy.
Song Jin got up early to prepare meals for Qin Chi, so when Qin Chi was about to go out, he was still holding a lunch box in his hand.
This place is not far from the Hanlin Academy.
Qin Chi said that they could walk instead of riding in a carriage.