Chapter 468 Being too eager isn't a good deal.
Xiao Qi felt very guilty when he mentioned Fang Dazhuang. It was because he was incompetent. He wanted to report to the authorities but was worried that the bandits would kill him. He was caught in a dilemma and had no choice but to come to the capital first.
"Brother, you did the right thing. That's called being pragmatic."
After dismissing the servants, Lin Yuesha had a lot to say to Xiao Qi.
If I were the stepbrother at that time, I would have made the same choice, even though I would feel guilty, there was no good solution.
Staying there won't solve the problem; it will only delay your exam and lead to the same result.
The most important thing in life is to listen to advice. Since the bearded man knows about this matter, he will definitely find a way to deal with it later. If not, it is not too late to deal with this matter after taking the exam.
These days, things appear calm on the surface, but beneath the calm lies a turbulent undercurrent. In the no-man's-land, the government and the bandits have lived in peace for many years, and it's not something that can be resolved by simply going to the authorities.
An ordinary citizen with no connections or powerful backers, what can he do if he gets arrested? Does he expect those people to risk their lives to stand up for him?
"Brother, Fang Dazhuang is a good man and an honest man, but you have to understand that you are the most important person to me."
If she had to make a choice, Lin Yuesha would choose Xiao Qi without hesitation, because the two were siblings, and she could only be selfish.
She was just an ordinary person, not a saint, and couldn't bring herself to do something as noble as sacrificing family for the greater good.
Besides, Madam He has taken a liking to Fang Dazhuang, so she certainly won't make things difficult for him.
"If you feel guilty, we can treat Da Zhuang better."
Lin Yuesha said all this to put her stepbrother at ease, fearing that this matter would become a knot in his heart.
"Little sister, I know everything."
Xiao Qi nodded repeatedly, thanking his younger sister for her guidance, but he didn't want to mention it at the moment. Instead, he said, "These past few days in the capital, Liu Quan and I have been staying in the homes of ordinary people in the outer city. We couldn't find a quiet inn where we could study."
The inn was bustling with people, noisy, and not soundproof. He only slept for one night before being woken up by noise from next door and unable to concentrate on his studies.
"What's all the noise about in the middle of the night? You should think about others when you're out and about."
Lin Yuesha looked displeased and lectured Xiao Qi, "Brother, in this situation you have to go knock on the door next door. If you don't sleep well, you won't have any energy the next day."
Xiao Qi lowered his eyes. It was only natural for men and women to enjoy each other's company, how could he disturb them? The noise from next door was so loud, he couldn't very well just shut them up.
After staying up all night, the next day, Xiao Qi took Liu Quan to find a quiet place, a so-called commoner's house, which was his own territory. This way, it would be easier to avoid Liu Quan when going out.
"My elder brother asked a middleman, and the courtyard in the outer city costs several thousand taels of silver. Little sister, this silver didn't come easily to you."
Xiao Qi said that he couldn't make the decision on his own and wanted to wait until his family came to the capital to discuss it. Several thousand taels of silver was not a small amount, and he felt uneasy about spending it like this.
"Brother, you can make the decisions about our family affairs. Do you have a house that you like?"
Lin Yuesha no longer wanted to consider the inner city. She planned to wait for Zhuang Shi to return to the capital, then find a way to send Zhuang Shi some generous gifts. She would stay here temporarily until she had arranged for Master Yu to treat her father and found a solution before leaving.
It's good that the family lives in the outer city, so they don't have to deal with the people in the inner city.
Courtyards in the outer city were relatively cheaper and mostly inhabited by ordinary people, while people in the inner city were different; when they went out, it was all about who had the highest rank, and they would be bullied even when buying something.
"Not yet. I just heard from Liu Quan's wife that you went out to look at houses yesterday."
Xiao Qi subtly shifted the topic to the mansion. He had prepared a three-courtyard mansion in the center of the inner city, which only cost ten thousand taels of silver. Why didn't his younger sister like it?
Admittedly, there are some rumors about that courtyard house, but at this price, you couldn't find one even with a lantern.
The mansion has always been occupied by his people. If the news were to spread, a bunch of people would fight tooth and nail to take it.
Picking and choosing means that you have no other good options when you have a choice.
"Brother, that courtyard house won't do."
Lin Yuesha was very firm on this point and resolutely refused to buy a haunted house. Moreover, the alley outside the house was too quiet; when she went there yesterday evening, she only felt a sense of unease.
"Ten thousand taels of silver probably wouldn't buy a courtyard in that location in the capital. Some minor flaws are inevitable."
Xiao Qi spoke up for his pseudonym, trying to persuade his younger sister.
So what if it's a haunted house? Even if there are ghosts in this world, what's truly terrifying is the human heart. A ruthless person can turn a living person into a ghost.
"Brother, I've thought about it and I'm still not going to take advantage of this."
Lin Yuesha argued vehemently, clearly stating that she hadn't taken a liking to anyone. The next day, the man with the large mole came to her door again, seemingly trying to persuade her. He probably thought she was an outsider, a naive young woman who had never seen the world, and that she could easily swindle her.
"Trying to sell something too quickly is not a good thing; the more eager someone is, the more suspicious they become."
Lin Yuesha concluded that buying a courtyard was not something to rush into; once her family settled down, they wouldn't move.
Before transmigrating, Lin Yuesha was a staunch atheist. However, after such an absurd thing as transmigration happened to her, she had already changed her mind.
Furthermore, the main reason for buying the house was for the eldest brother. Mother said that after the imperial examination, she would ask a matchmaker to find a match for Xiao Qi. Since they lived in a haunted house, matchmakers were unwilling to come to their door.
Therefore, there's no need to make exceptions in this regard. If we can't find a suitable house, we can look for one slowly. She has already made her decision and convinced her parents.
Xiao Qi: ...
After hinting for a long time, Xiao Qi almost got convinced by his younger sister. He felt very frustrated. His subordinates all knew his thoughts. If he failed with Lin Yuesha, how could he face them as trash in the future?
However, Lin Yuesha's current thorough consideration is still due to the guidance she received from her own pseudonym.
“Brother, now that I’ve come to the capital, you don’t need to worry about these trivial matters. Leave them to me. You just need to focus on your studies.”
Lin Yuesha poured Xiao Qi a cup of tea, feeling happy. It felt so good to be together as a family, without having to be apart.
"That mansion that costs ten thousand taels of silver..."
Xiao Qi wanted to struggle a little longer; he was unwilling to give up.
"Brother, you're about to participate in a scientific expedition, so remember not to get distracted."
Lin Yuesha didn't mention the matter of buying a house. She found a room next to the garden in the second courtyard so that Xiao Qi could study in peace. As for the rest, with her younger sister there, she would take care of everything.
Lin Yuesha didn't mention her father Xiao Chenggui's illness at all, and had already told the servants in the house to keep it from Xiao Qi for the time being.
Xiao Qi was quite annoyed by the straightforward rejection, but he couldn't think of any other way.
He changed his clothes and continued to visit customers, this time cleverly carrying several boxes of cakes.
"You've come to thank me?"
When Lin Yuesha heard from Granny Fang that Da Zhi had come again, this time wisely bringing some things, she said, "Leave the things here, and serve him a cup of tea before he leaves."
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