Chapter 393 Want to buy a new house?
In the north in May, the climate is neither bitingly cold nor scorching hot. It is a rare and comfortable month.
Unlike the previous two times when the vehicle could not move fast due to freezing weather, this time we were lucky as it did not rain, and we arrived in the capital quite smoothly in just ten days.
"Boss, is the capital city just ahead? Look, the roads in the capital city are different, they are so wide! Can several carriages run on it at the same time?" Liu Cuihua looked at both sides of the official road and said in amazement.
Then he stretched his head to the side and looked into the distance ahead, swallowed, and asked uncertainly, "Master, you said that when we enter the city tomorrow we will be able to see the emperor's residence?"
Why did she feel like she was in a dream? It was so unreal. Was she worthy of seeing the house where the emperor lived?
The vehicles behind came forward and pulled up side by side. Feng Meng, who was driving, heard this and replied generously: "Auntie, the capital is old, and the place where the emperor lives is called a palace, not our house, so we can't see it!
You can see the palace walls outside, but you can only stand far away and look at them. If you get too close, you'll be arrested. I'll take you and Uncle Lei to see them tomorrow!"
Liu Cuihua was startled and said hurriedly, "No, no! Are you going to arrest me? I, I don't need to watch it."
Jiang Xiangbei on the other side of the frame hurriedly said, "Don't listen to Mengzi's bluffing!"
Then he pointed to a mountain range in the distance and explained, "Look at that mountain. From a certain point on the top, you can see the entire palace. It's really grand. Once my mother's affairs are settled, let's pick a time to climb the mountain and see it!"
Liu Cuihua and Boss Lei looked in the direction the river pointed to the north. It was much lower than their Hulu Mountain. They estimated that it would take less than an hour to climb to the top of the mountain. It also seemed that it was not close to the capital, so they should be fine.
The two of them breathed a sigh of relief at the same time, "Okay, Xiangbei is still thoughtful."
"Focus on your mother's business. If you have time, go and see her. If you don't, forget it."
Jiang Xiangbei said with a smile: "Of course I'm free. There are so many of us, and we don't all need to work with my mother. I can just pick someone from the rest to drive you and my sister-in-law and second sister-in-law to see it!"
The men had seen it all when they came here before, so there was no need to see it again, but it was just right for them to drive and lead the way.
Seeing that it was not just for her and her husband, Liu Cuihua stopped refusing.
Jiang Xiangbei flicked the reins and the donkey sped up. When it arrived next to Shen Qing's carriage, he saw her mother also sticking her head out of the carriage and looking around.
He laughed and confirmed again: "Mom, should we go into the city and stay at an inn or go to the place my son mentioned?"
I mentioned this to my mother at noon. The last time they came here, they stayed at a farm outside the city. There were sixty people and more than twenty donkeys, and the accommodation fee for one day was two hundred coins. Although they felt bad about it, they had to know that the worst wing room in the capital would cost dozens of coins, not to mention there were more than twenty donkeys.
It's just a place for sixty people and more than twenty donkeys, with accommodation fee of only two hundred coins a day. Apart from having a shelter from the wind and rain at night, there is nothing else to worry about.
All the money was earned by my mother. Now they are not poor, but can be considered rich. I can't bear to let my mother suffer just to save money.
Shen Qing asked in confusion: "Didn't we say at noon that we would go to the place you mentioned?"
Farmer’s home, a real ‘B&B’, why did Lao Si come to ask again?
She looked up at the sun in the sky. Was it because she thought it was still in time to get into the city? But even if it was still in time, she remembered that there was a curfew in this dynasty. If you were still wandering the streets after dark, the punishment would be severe!
Since I can't get anything done living in the city, why not live outside the city? It won't affect me if I go into the city early tomorrow.
But the fourth brother reminded her that with the money she had now, she could not buy a shop in the city. Even if she could buy a house to live in, it would not be a very good or big one. There were at least fifty or sixty people delivering goods every time. Now that she had a house, she couldn't let people live outside, right?
The same courtyard house in a good location in the city may cost thousands or even tens of thousands of taels, while a bad one may cost five hundred taels or more. Outside the city, you can probably buy a big and good courtyard house for two or three hundred taels!
And sometimes if you don’t happen to be able to get into the city in time, you don’t have to worry about arriving late if you buy it outside the city.
Jiang Xiangbei stumbled and said, "Mom, the farmhouse we live in is not very good."
Shen Qing had already decided where to buy a house in a short period of time, so she went to take a look. When she heard what the fourth brother said, she knew that he was worried that she would feel uncomfortable living there, so she smiled and said, "You've already lived in the wilderness. It can't be that being close to the capital makes you precious, right?
Come on, you guys lead the way, I'm just going to take a look at the house."
Jiang Xiangbei's smile widened, and he raised the reins, "Okay!"
The convoy turned and entered a small road when the towering city walls were visible in the distance.
After walking for a while, they entered a farm. Shen Qing estimated the time and found that it would take about half an hour to drive to the capital, which was very close.
The convoy stopped and waited. Jiang Xiangbei, Qin Dazhu and others went in and brought back an old man after a while.
Jiang Xiangbei shouted excitedly, "Mom, this is Manager Zhao. He decides which house we rent."
Shen Qing bowed and said politely, "Hello, Manager Zhao."
Manager Zhao saw that there were men of the same age as Shen Qing in the crowd, but he only introduced her. Seeing that no one had any objection, he immediately realized that this was the person who could take charge.
He asked politely, "Hello, madam. How many days are you planning to stay?"
Shen Qing smiled and said, "I estimate it will take at least ten days. By the way, Manager Zhao wants to ask you something. Are there any houses for sale around here?
We will be going back and forth to the capital frequently in the future. With so many people and animals, renting a place all the time is not a good idea. Not only will it cost money, but it will also not be very comfortable for both people and animals. So we thought about buying a house.
But I don't want to waste your time, Manager Zhao. If you find something suitable, how about giving me two taels of silver as a thank you? This will save me from having to go to the pawnshop in the capital tomorrow to ask around."
Everyone on this side was stunned by what he said.
No, Auntie is buying a new house?!
When did this happen? How come they don’t know?
Jiang Xiangbei secretly memorized it and planned to think about it carefully at night.
Manager Zhao was born and raised here, so he was naturally very familiar with the surrounding area and the market. However, if he introduced a house that was sold to them when renting it, he would no longer earn any rental income. So, while promising a thank-you gift, his mother also stated that if he didn't introduce them, they would have to find an intermediary in the capital tomorrow.
At the same time, he also explained his requirements: since there are many people and livestock, the house naturally cannot be small.
Manager Zhao's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he saluted and said, "These are all farms owned by wealthy families, with fields of varying sizes. Our master... alas, is incompetent and can't protect the family business. He sold all the fertile fields around the farm, and the houses on the farm have fallen into disrepair. The farm is now empty and has not been sold yet.
Madam, would you like to go in and take a look? If you just want to live here and do some renovations, it would be perfect for you!"
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