Chapter 215 Don’t judge a person by appearance
There is a house in the southeast corner of Chang'an.
A haunted house, a very haunted house.
It is said that the house changed owners three times, and a murder occurred every time.
The first murder was caused by a thief who was discovered by the owner and then murdered.
The second incident was that the purchased concubine strangled her own master to death.
The third case was about a businessman who lost all his money and hanged himself.
These were all things that happened several years ago.
This haunted house has been empty for several years, and a thick layer of dust has fallen on the closed door.
Many people who wanted to buy the house came to see it and were satisfied with every aspect of it. However, when they learned about the strange things behind it, they all took a detour.
The previous owner had performed rituals before moving in, but a murder still happened. This house is so dangerous that it cannot be saved.
Neighbors passing by this house all stay away for fear of being contaminated by bad luck.
But just yesterday, the neighbors heard that the house had been sold.
I don't know which family was so unlucky that bought it!
Neighbors are particularly concerned about this.
Everyone heard the news yesterday, and today they saw several dusty carriages arriving at the gate.
There was a small tea stall at the end of the alley, with a few neighbors sitting inside, whispering:
"Look at this carriage, it must have come all the way from out of town."
"I knew that the brokers would just take advantage of outsiders and cheat them."
"Hey, they're coming down. The master and his wife have good looks..."
"The ones following behind are the Young Master and Young Madam, right?"
The "master and mistress" referred to by the neighbors were Ni Tianji and Qiu Jinyu, while the "young master and young mistress" were Doctor Yu and Hua Erniang.
The noble-looking Ni Tianji and Doctor Yu were recognized as the masters, while the rest were all considered servants brought from other places.
The servants all looked strong and sturdy. One of them, armed with a knife, looked a bit fierce, most likely a guard.
But this guard happened to have a broken hand. I don’t know if the master hired a guard with a broken hand just to save money.
A very cute little girl got off the carriage. She looked very pleasing and her smile showed a row of white teeth.
Seeing that the girl was neatly dressed and loved by everyone around her, everyone thought she was the daughter of the young master and young mistress... until the girl walked up to another ordinary-looking man and called him "Dad".
The others also looked at the man and waited for him to enter the gate first.
People drinking tea: ...Don’t judge a book by its cover.
Aunt Cai from the neighborhood was very kind and came over to say hello:
"You are the new owners of this house, right? Oh, if you still have time, go and give up the house. This house is a haunted house and cannot be lived in."
Wu Yingniang stopped at the door with Su Zhizhi in her hand and responded with a smile:
"Thank you for your reminder, big sister. We have already bought the house and have also obtained the official documents. As for whether it is a haunted house or not, as long as our family lives a good life, good fortune will naturally come."
Seeing that the matter was irreversible, Aunt Cai stopped trying to persuade her and just chatted with Wu Yingniang for a few words.
Wu Yingniang said, "The house hasn't been cleaned up yet. When it's done, please come over and have some tea and snacks."
While Wu Yingniang was talking to someone at the door, Su Zhizhi couldn't wait to go in first.
The house had indeed not been lived in for a long time. There was dust everywhere and cobwebs in the corners.
But the layout is also very good, the several courtyards are very square, the space is really large, and each room is spacious.
Both the front and back yards are landscaped with rockery and ponds, and there is a loft beside the pond.
Su Zhizhi climbed up the rockery curiously and then jumped down from it.
"Zhizhi, do you like it?" There was also a smile in Hao Ren's eyes.
Su Zhizhi said politely, "I like it! I like it very, very, very much."
The group unloaded their luggage and divided the work.
Sweeping the floor, dusting, buying things... Su Zhizhi was sweeping the floor with a broom, and Po fell from the sky, flapping his wings to help sweep the dust.
There is a thick persimmon tree in front of the hall.
In late winter, the leaves and fruits have fallen off, leaving only bare branches.
Wu Yingniang hung the "Grow bigger and stronger" prayer board she wrote in Ciguang Temple on the tree branches.
The red ribbons and dark wooden signs swayed in the wind.
Very beautiful.
In the evening, everyone who had worked hard all day had dinner together in the main hall.
Big bowls of dishes and big bowls of rice, everyone enjoyed the meal very much.
Old Xu said, "There's no Black Mountain Restaurant in the capital. If our village's chef hadn't come along this time, I really wouldn't be able to taste the flavor of Black Mountain anywhere."
Chef Qiu Jinyu asked Wu Yingniang, "Yingniang, are you planning to open a Black Mountain Restaurant and Inn in the capital?"
Wu Yingniang said simply, "I have this plan, but I need to look for a suitable location and shop first. I'll have to wait a few months before deciding."
Wu Yingniang has a daring spirit. If she says she is going to do something, she will definitely do it. It is just a matter of time.
Hua Erniang: "Let's talk about it after New Year's Eve. Let's have a good New Year first, and then we can get busy after the New Year."
Hua Erniang had already decided to spend some time playing around and visit all the taverns, teahouses and theaters in the capital.
Su Zhizhi's lips are shiny after eating this braised pork knuckle:
"Dad, are you going to the palace banquet on New Year's Eve? When will you be back?"
When mentioning the New Year's Eve palace banquet, the smile in Hao Ren's eyes faded a little, but his voice to his daughter was still gentle:
"I'll go to the palace on New Year's Eve in the afternoon and should be back at midnight. You can enjoy your New Year's Eve dinner at home and don't have to wait for me."
Su Zhizhi buried half of her face in the bowl and laughed secretly:
"Mom and I can have two New Year's Eve dinners. One beforehand, and another in the evening when Dad comes home. Anyway, we can stay up all night and play on New Year's Eve..."
Wu Yingniang held Hao Ren's hand:
"Go to the palace with peace of mind. Zhizhi and I will wait for you to come back for the New Year."
…
Years ago, a piece of news came from the palace.
The emperor promoted Hui Zhaoyuan again.
I heard that the imperial physician had been taking care of Hui Zhaoyuan for a long time. Because of the injuries she suffered in her early years, Hui Zhaoyuan would never be able to get pregnant again in this life.
The emperor was heartbroken, and in order to comfort Hui Zhaoyuan, he promoted her to Huifei.
In just less than a year, she went from being Concubine Hui in the cold palace to Concubine Hui, who was favored by the emperor.
When the news reached He Yan's ears, she couldn't even force a fake smile, her voice was cold and hard:
"These two sisters are really capable of making a man unable to let go for so many years."
Nanny Lin pursed her lips and said, "So what if she was promoted quickly? More than ten years ago, Concubine Hui was also promoted quickly and even became a noble concubine. But if you don't have that kind of wealth and honor, your success won't last long."
He Yan looked very bad and hadn't slept well in recent days.
It was not because of the news from the palace, but because of the debt-collecting son she gave birth to.
Murong Ming has been in trouble again recently.
He had a fight with Zhao Li, the youngest grandson of Duke Ming. Both of them were fine, but Murong Ming deliberately smashed the heirloom jade that Zhao Li was wearing.
Duke Ming was so angry that he went to the house in person to ask for punishment.
Prince Gong's Mansion was in the wrong in this matter, and Duke Ming was still clamoring to go before the Emperor to seek justice. Prince Gong's Mansion did not want to lose this person, so it apologized repeatedly and paid a large sum of money.
Murong Ming was locked in the house to reflect and repent.
Murong Xun and He Yan had a big fight.
Murong Xun couldn't understand how the Murong family could have such naughty descendants.
He accused He Yan: "Ming'er was raised to be so naughty by you, how can you be a mother?"
He Yan said coldly, "A son is very like his father. I wonder why I can't teach Ming'er well."
The two of them quarreled until their faces turned red. They haven't seen each other or spoken to each other in the past few days.
But it just so happened that New Year's Eve was in two days, and the whole family had to go to the palace for a banquet in a harmonious atmosphere.
"Princess." A maid came in hurriedly.
Nanny Lin frowned, "What's the matter? I wonder if the princess is resting at this time?"
The maid's face was tense. "It was the prince. He was making a big fuss in the house, smashing everything. He said that if he wasn't let out, he would...he would...hang himself."
"Nonsense!" He Yan slammed the table, her chest heaving violently. "How dare he threaten our elders with suicide?"
“Go and tie his hands and feet, gag him, and don’t let him out until he repents.”
"Yes, Princess." The maid hurried away after hearing the order.
Soon, screams like slaughtering a pig were heard from Murong Ming's yard.
Murong Wan, who had just returned from outside, heard this and couldn't help but frowned:
"What happened to my brother?"
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