When Chen Cui first came into contact with the 'haunted house' in Qingzhou Prefecture, the system had said that this was not a world of ghosts and gods, and that there were no such things.
Therefore, the law could not appear directly in front of Mu Yunchuan, but Chen Cui had read some online novels after all - in many ancient stories with golden fingers, the protagonist could have various predictive dreams, seek benefits and avoid dangers, but they would not be classified into the series of supernatural stories.
Although there is definitely no such plot in the original book, it is not surprising that the law is desperate and will do anything to achieve its goals!
Shen Cui's heart was beating wildly, and her hands hidden under her sleeves clenched into fists.
But in front of Mu Yunchuan, she still tried her best to keep her expression unchanged, and just changed the subject and asked: "What kind of nightmare could have haunted you?"
Zhou suddenly remembered that half the morning had passed and she was too busy worrying about Mu Yunchuan's health to ask him what happened in his dream.
Yes, her husband had a strong mind and was much smarter than ordinary people. The dream that could have possessed him and made him feel abnormal after waking up must have been extraordinary.
They both looked at Mu Yunchuan, waiting for his answer.
Mu Yunchuan could have just dealt with it casually, but the dream was indeed strange. Although there was no need to reveal everything, he could still mention it vaguely - the voice in the dream told him that if he stopped Zhou from leaving home, everything in the dream would happen.
Then he could infer the opposite: if Zhou had been allowed to live away from home for a while as she and Shen Cui had agreed, it would probably mean that Zhou would not have fallen into such a situation.
Mu Yunchuan still held a reserved attitude towards his stepmother who was completely different from before, and he never liked to reveal his thoughts to others. But since it concerned Zhou's life, he might as well reveal some information and ask his stepmother to take care of Zhou in this regard.
So Mu Yunchuan pondered for a while and said, "I dreamed about half a year later..."
After saying these few words, Mu Yunchuan suddenly stopped talking and staggered.
Before Zhou could react, Shen Cui, who had been prepared, had already reached out and supported one of his arms - because she had experience and had not yet adapted to the system earlier. In addition, she was particularly relaxed in front of Erpang, and she blurted out "banned words" a few times in front of Erpang. The system did the same to her at that time, making her headache like being pricked by needles.
But Mu Yunchuan was a man who could be the hero after all. The intense pain was accompanied by astonishment and surprise. Various emotions flashed through his eyes. Before Zhou reached out to help him, he had adjusted himself and smiled nonchalantly, "It was just a bizarre dream. I remembered it just now, but now I suddenly forget it."
If Shen Cui hadn't stepped forward to pay attention to his micro-expressions, she would have been fooled by him at this moment.
As he said this, he pushed Shen Cui's hand away without any expression, "I'm sorry to have made mother worried."
Zhou's face was full of conflict and embarrassment. She looked at him and then at Chen Cui. It was obvious that she was beginning to hesitate whether to leave home today.
Chen Cui was sure to take Zhou away. Just as she was about to persuade him, Mu Yunchuan said, "Since mother is here, I'll leave Zhou to you. I just took some medicine and I'm still a little sleepy. I can't even walk steadily, so I'll go back and rest."
Shen Cui also nodded and agreed, "You need quiet time the most after taking the medicine. I'll take Zhou away and send her back before night. You'll have rested by then."
Zhou listened to Chen Cui and Mu Yunchuan the most. Since they both said so, Zhou also said, "Then my husband, go back and sleep for a while. I will accompany my mother to choose a place. I will come back after I am done."
Mu Yunchuan nodded slightly, bowed to Shen Cui and said goodbye. Before leaving, he took out a purse and said, "Everything in the capital is expensive. I have a little money. I hope mother will not despise it."
Chen Cui was determined to regulate the academy immediately at all costs, so she didn't bother to be polite and took it directly.
After getting on the carriage, Zhou was still concerned about Mu Yunchuan's health, so she didn't talk as much as the day before.
Chen Cui was also thinking about the current situation in her mind - Mu Yunchuan probably had a precognitive dream. Although the rules did not allow him to reveal too much, he might not be willing to tell her the truth, but among the few words he revealed, there was a crucial "half a year later".
Half a year later, it was probably the time when he was sent out to provide disaster relief in advance and was about to return. In the original book, he also went there for about half a year.
So what happened at that time that scared him? I'm afraid Zhou is gone.
But the law would certainly not be so stupid as to only show him the bad side. It must also show him the good side, that is, after Zhou's death, he married the daughter of a noble family and was promoted to a higher position.
Even though he knew all that, Mu Yunchuan still let Zhou leave home as planned. It can be seen that he is not prepared to obey the arrangements of the law.
After thinking this through, Chen Cui argued with the system in her mind: [I feel more and more that the rules are the same as the system. You don’t understand human nature at all. Zhou was so good to Mu Yunchuan, she was like a piece of stone, but after so many years of treating him with all her heart, she finally warmed him up. As for the promises of the laws, Mu Yunchuan must be tempted, but how could he watch Zhou disappear in front of him for those things? Mu Yunchuan can be said to be the male protagonist created by the laws, but the laws do not understand him either! 】
The system immediately argued: [The laws of this plane are different from mine! But what the host said is not wrong. We are more like all the programs and codes of the host's era. 】
Chen Cui said with a smile: [I was scolding it, not you. I just mentioned it casually. Why are you so angry? In short, we still follow our plan, select a new site, and hold the imperial examination. Wait until I clear the level, hehe...】
Later, Chen Cui asked the driver to go directly to the brokerage shop to find the same broker from last time.
The man still remembered Shen Cui, and when he saw her, he said helplessly: "Didn't Madam come here yesterday? I haven't even started to touch her yet."
Seeing that the broker regarded her as a difficult customer with little money but many problems, Shen Cui did not get angry, but explained: "I am not here to rush you, but my family's plans have changed, and the previous budget is no longer valid, but the requirements remain the same, and I still only want a quiet house with one or two entrances suitable for studying and recuperation. So I came here to inform you."
“The new budget…”
Shen Cui calculated her savings and the sponsorship provided by Zhou and Mu Yunchuan, "Let's go within 200 taels, or rent for half a year."
The budget was doubled. The dentist, who was listless just now, immediately became energetic and said, "Then Madam, there is no need to wait any longer. We have several suitable houses in our dentistry."
The arbitrators in the capital were more efficient than those in Qingzhou Prefecture. Instead of taking Chen Cui to visit each room, they took out some geomancy maps. He asked Chen Cui to look at the pictures and choose a few that she liked, and then he would take them to see them.
After all, in a place like the capital, the time of their agents is also precious.
On the feng shui map, the layout of each house, the street it is located on, and the nearby facilities are all clearly drawn.
However, Chen Cui is an outsider and this is only her second time in the city, so she only has a limited understanding just by looking at the pictures.
This was why she had to bring Zhou with her - Zhou had been able to read and understand pictures for a long time, and had been in the capital for three years, so after Shen Cui had taken a quick look at it herself, she asked Zhou to help with the consultation.
Soon Zhou took out three pictures separately and said, "These three houses are all very good. The first one has three entrances. Although it is a bit far from the center of the capital, it is not a problem if it is only used for studying. There is no shortage of shops for food, clothing, housing and transportation in the streets and alleys."
"Although the second unit has only one entrance, each room is quite large and the location is better. It will be more convenient for Erpang and his friends to go to the Imperial College for their exams."
"This third one has two entrances. The location is neither good nor bad. The house is neither too big nor too small. Everything is standard."
The broker gave Zhou a thumbs-up and said, "You have a sharp eye. I also think these three rooms are the most suitable for studying. Then I will take you to see these three rooms?"
Shen Cui nodded, and asked about the rent of the three houses on the way.
The rents demanded by the owners of the three houses were similar, ranging from three hundred to three hundred taels per year, with a minimum lease term of three years.
But if Chen Cui is willing to suffer a little loss, two hundred taels for the rent for half a year, and the house is used seriously for the purpose of allowing a scholar to study, the broker is very confident that he can convince the owner of the house.
After working all the way until the afternoon, Shen Cui felt that everything was OK, so she turned to ask Zhou, "The first one is spacious, the second one has a large area, and the third one is average, but when I saw you looking at the drawings, I looked at it the most, because..."
Zhou pursed her lips somewhat embarrassedly and explained, "I can't hide anything from you, mother. I couldn't help but take a few more glances because it's the last one, and it's very close to the small courtyard and shop where I live now. Of course, matters like the location of the academy must be decided by you. There's no need to do that because of me..."
Shen Cui waved her hand, telling her not to say anything more.
All three rooms are pretty good, and the one that is average doesn't stand out in either aspect, but it also means you can't go wrong.
The meaning of 'no mistakes' is particularly good. As long as my students don't make mistakes, their test results will not be bad!
After she made the decision, the broker said cheerfully that he would go and talk to the owner of the house. Chen Cui also gave him another five taels of silver as a reward and asked him to be quick.
The broker took the money readily and promised to give me a reply early the next morning.
In the afternoon, Zhou took Chen Cui to her small shop for a look around, and then had a quick bite to eat nearby.
Before dark, Shen Cui sent Zhou back to the Mu family's small house as promised.
Because she had to hurry back to the post station out of the city, Zhou did not keep her.
By then, Mu Yunchuan had already rested well and there was no more trouble, so Zhou felt relieved and continued to pack her luggage.
The next day, the man went to the post station to report to Chen Cui, saying that he had already discussed the matter with the owner of the house.
It has been a truth since ancient times that money makes things easier. Chen Cui went to the brokerage firm that day to meet the owner of the house and signed the deed.
A day later, the new site of Cuiwei Academy in Beijing was completed.
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