Chapter 21 Lord Lu is Zhou Paopi
Jiang Yueyao felt that Lord Lu was worthy of being Lord Lu.
But just a few simple words dispelled her fear of him.
That evening, just before curfew, a carriage entered the city.
Before Jiang Yueyao had the chance to take a look at the legendary prosperous and beautiful capital, the carriage had already stopped at the entrance of an alley.
Qingshu came forward and spoke with a smile.
"Young lady, the master has gone to the palace to report ahead. Before he left, he told me to bring you three here to settle down for the time being."
Jiang Yueyao got off the carriage.
She glanced at the alley in front of her: "Where is this?"
"It's a private residence owned by the master. He occasionally comes here to stay overnight after finishing his shift."
When Jiang Yueyao heard this, her face turned red.
She pulled Qingshu to the side, away from everyone, then looked around like a thief.
Seeing her like this, Qingshu couldn't help but feel puzzled.
"What's wrong girl?"
"Qingshu." Jiang Yueyao lowered her voice and moved closer to him. "Tell me the truth, does your master like me?"
"..." Qingshu was stunned for a moment, "Miss, where did you get this from?"
"Then why else would he place me in his private residence?" Jiang Yueyao said with an expression that said 'I understand, I understand'. "Didn't he just fall in love with me and want me to be his concubine?"
Qingshu was amused by her.
"You worry too much. The master is afraid that the young lady will think too much, so he specifically told me that this house is not for you to live in for free, but five hundred taels of silver a month.
"He also said... he hopes you'll be more self-disciplined and pay the rent promptly at the end of the month, ensuring that you don't default on your rent."
“…”
Miss Jiang's already shy and blushing face turned even redder.
This time I was angry.
"Five hundred taels? Why doesn't he just rob it?" Jiang Yueyao was furious.
"Miss, please don't be angry. I can't make the decision on this matter. How about you wait until the next time you see me and ask him to give you a discount?"
Jiang Yueyao originally wanted to "forget it."
But looking back at Sister Lan and Aunt Xiang who were looking at her from the carriage, and seeing their extremely exhausted faces, it was unrealistic to turn around and stay in an inn now... She gritted her teeth and nodded.
But I was extremely reluctant.
The rent is five hundred taels a month----the man surnamed Lu is simply a Zhou Paopi.
However, this reluctance disappeared as soon as he entered the house.
Seeing that her expression had eased a lot, Qingshu, who was following her, spoke.
"Although it's just a private residence, the master bought it himself and hired skilled craftsmen to draw up the blueprints and renovate it."
"When the master was a child, he lived with his grandmother in Yaozhou for several years. He has a special feeling for Jiangnan. Therefore, this house is built according to the style of Jiangnan courtyards. It should be similar to yours in Sucheng."
"Look, don't the streams, pavilions, terraces, corridors, and small bridges in this courtyard have a unique Jiangnan charm? Isn't it similar to the Suzhou City you live in?"
"Living here will not only make you feel comfortable, but will also soothe your homesickness."
"Besides, you can't find such a beautiful house in the capital for 500 taels. The master is taking care of you, the young lady, after all."
Jiang Yueyao thought, it must be worth it.
Not to mention five hundred taels, even five thousand taels is worth it.
But she was poor, and the little money she had was not enough to pay for a year's rent.
"It's beautiful, but a little expensive..."
"You can earn money even if you lose it. Where else can you find such a nice courtyard?"
Jiang Yueyao looked reluctant, but after Qingshu's talk, she was willing to go and fell in love with this place at first sight.
There wasn't much luggage, and the house had everything you needed.
Qingshu brought two more people.
"This is Uncle Li and Aunt Li. They are responsible for looking after and cleaning the house on weekdays. If you have any questions, please let me know. You are welcome."
Uncle Li and Aunt Li stepped forward and saluted.
"Greetings to the young lady."
Jiang Yueyao was a little flattered.
She hurriedly helped Aunt Li and Uncle Li up and said, "I'm not a master, you two don't need to bow to me."
The two men stood up and stepped aside.
Qingshu spoke.
"The master also instructed that when Madam Cui comes here, she must change her name and surname, so as not to give anyone a handle on her."
"Okay, I got it."
"Then go to bed early, girl. I'll leave now and take you to the restaurant tomorrow."
After Qingshu left, the three people who had traveled a long distance also washed up and went to bed.
Perhaps it was because they had finally arrived in the capital, or perhaps it was because this house belonged to Lu Sui and was safe and secure, Jiang Yueyao slept particularly soundly.
I had a dreamless night and when I woke up the next day, it was already bright outside the window.
Looking at the cherry-colored curtain above her head, an extremely gentle color, she stared at it for a long time before she remembered where she was.
She spent five hundred taels of silver to rent Lu Sui's private residence.
It hurts just thinking about it.
She felt that she was not worthy of living in such a nice house.
So she thought to herself that she would stay here temporarily and move out when she found a suitable one.
I lifted the curtain and got out of bed. Just as I put on my clothes, Cui Xiangxiang knocked on the door and came in.
Seeing her get up: "Sulan, lunch is almost ready, and I thought you would get up soon."
As she spoke, she took the kettle in her hand into the bathroom.
Jiang Yueyao followed in: "Aunt Xiang, have you decided on a new name?"
"I've made up my mind." Cui Xiangxiang prepared the water for her face and put tooth powder on her toothbrush. "I originally wanted to take my mother's surname, but I felt it wasn't safe. Before my family fell, I had a wet nurse who treated me very well. Her surname was Yu. We arrived in the capital in spring, and the word spring symbolizes rebirth, so I changed my name to Yu Chun."
"What do you think?"
Jiang Yueyao nodded.
"That sounds great. I'll call you Aunt Chun from now on." Jiang Yueyao thought for a moment, "Then you're my aunt outside the family. Sulan is my sister. Our mother passed away early, and the three of us depend on each other."
"As long as you don't despise my background, I'm willing to do it."
"What are you disgusted with? I'm just an orphan. If my mother hadn't taken pity on me and picked me up to keep me by her side, I would have been eaten by wild dogs long ago."
Yu Chun touched her head.
A face full of pity.
"It's all in the past. Good times will come for us."
Lunch was prepared by Sulan and Aunt Li together.
Simple meals, but very delicious.
After lunch, Qingshu came.
Jiang Yueyao took Sulan and went out with him.
As soon as the carriage left Baolin Lane, it didn't go far before it arrived at Jinxiufang, the most prosperous place in the capital.
There are many businesses here, including various restaurants, jewelry shops, theaters, teahouses... everything you can think of is available here. It is prosperous and full of splendor.
Jiang Yueyao couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
"No wonder everyone wants to come to the capital. It's truly a haven of wealth and luxury." She turned and asked Qingshu, "Is your Excellency's restaurant here?"
"Yes, not far ahead..."
As they were talking, the carriage stopped.
Jiang Yueyao jumped out of the carriage.
She looked at the three-story restaurant in front of her, her mouth opened wide and she couldn't close it for a long time.
“Qingshu, didn’t your master say it was a restaurant?”
This is obviously a restaurant.
Qingshu smiled and said, "In the eyes of the master, there is not much difference between restaurants and hotels."
"Tsk tsk tsk, he's really good at pretending..."
Before she finished her words, a slow male voice came faintly from behind her.
"Jiang Yueyao."
"Who are you talking about?"
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