Wealth and glory seek stability

Jian Xi felt a little uncomfortable carrying such a large sum of money for the first time.

I remembered asking before, an ordinary small courtyard in the capital would cost more than one thousand taels.

So can she buy a house now? !

"Boss, do you know where there's a house for sale nearby?"

"Your husband wants to buy a house?"

"Yes, there are always some inconveniences at home, so it is cheaper to buy a house outside." Jian Xi explained.

The shopkeeper remembered Jian Xi's identity and suddenly understood that it was indeed inconvenient to stay in Wu'an Palace.

"I don't know where the house is, but if you go down this street, you will find a trading market with many dental dealers. You can go in and ask and you will know."

Jian Xi's heart skipped a beat. She put the banknote in the pocket sewn close to her body and followed the shopkeeper's instructions to the trading market, which was also the pawnshop.

The name of this street is Chunfeng Street.

Times have really changed. The last time she came here, she was just a little girl with only a few taels of silver in her pocket, but now she has transformed into a wealthy woman.

Jian Xi was truly enlightened. Inside the pawnshop was a huge trading market, with people buying and selling livestock, listing animals for rent, and even worse, people buying and selling human beings. It had everything.

Jian Xi walked to the door of a shop that was listed for rent and looked up, "Chengde Trading Shop." It felt a bit like the real estate agency in her previous life.

The waiter inside immediately came forward, bowing his head and asking, "Sir, do you want to rent a house or buy or sell a house?"

There are no extra decorations in the store, and the walls are filled with rental and sale signs.

Jian Xi was wearing a veil hat that she bought at a roadside stall, and only her figure could be roughly seen.

He lowered his voice, trying to make it sound less childish: “My master wants to buy a house.”

When the guy heard this, it was a big deal, and his eyes lit up immediately. "How big a house do you want to buy? I'm not bragging, as long as you tell me your requirements, I can definitely find a suitable house for you." After that, he introduced some number plates on the wall.

"The red ones are for houses that are in a hurry and want to sell right away, so the price will be lower. The yellow ones are for houses in good locations and good houses, so the price will be higher."

Jian Xi looked at the number plate on the wall through the veil. It was clear at a glance. The size of the house and basic information were all marked on it.

It turns out that no matter where you go, doing business is not an easy task.

Picking up a number plate, Jian Xi asked, "How much is this house?" The house written on it was neither too big nor too small, just right for Jian Xi's current situation, and it also came with a small yard.

The waiter took a quick look and didn't directly mention the price. "This house originally belonged to a nobleman. The nobleman got promoted and bought a new house. The old house was a bit small, so he wanted to sell it. The house is not far from here. If you want to buy it, you may as well go with me to take a look. If you are satisfied, the price is negotiable."

Jian Xi estimated that there was still half an hour left before the time agreed with Caixia and the others, so she should be able to make it in time. She immediately agreed, "Okay, but it has to be quick. If possible, I want to make it today."

The clerk greeted the other people in the store, took a key from the counter, and walked about three steps in front of Jian Xi, "Please!"

After the two men walked out, the other guys in the store whispered to each other.

"I didn't expect this kid would actually pick it up."

"Humph! Just wait and see how much money a little girl can have."

"Yes, that girl looks so young, maybe she was just joking."

"But when that girl came into the store just now, you all ignored her. It was Brother Lei Zi who took the initiative to introduce her."

"..."

Lei Zi remained calm, turned around and bowed respectfully, "Miss, since you are in a hurry, please wait a moment. I will drive the carriage from the shop over, which will save some walking time."

Jian Xi curled her cherry lips slightly and said in return: "Thank you very much."

At the door, separated by a wall, I could hear the conversation of the guys inside clearly.

It seems that intrigue exists everywhere. This guy named Lei Zi is actually a talented person.

Just looking at the ability to read people's expressions and words, no one else in the store can compare to him.

Suddenly, the bustling dental clinic fell silent for a moment.

All eyes were directed towards the entrance.

Jian Xi looked over there and saw two extremely handsome young men.

One is purple, the other is green; one is noble, the other is elegant; they are Xuanyuan Qiyuan and Gao Yunhuai.

Jian Xi exclaimed, they are so handsome, each of them has his own merits, and what's even more amazing is that they look either rich or noble, which is in sharp contrast with the people on this street.

Moreover, the brocade robe worn by the man in purple was a kind of cloud brocade that only nobles could wear. Jian Xi had recently learned a lot about the laws of the Xuanyuan Dynasty. The law stipulated that merchants were not allowed to wear silk clothing. At most, they could only wear cloth woven with cotton and linen mixed with silk threads. This was the class system. Even if one had a fortune of millions, he was only a merchant of lowly status.

Such a system, to another extent, stimulated people's pursuit of fame, power and status.

This is a bit strange. This dynasty is obviously different from any other era in China, but the imperial examination system and some policies are similar to those of China.

Is it possible that there really are other time travelers?

Xuanyuan Qiyuan and Gao Yunhuai walked to a stall selling slaves, and the owner immediately became excited.

He bowed his head and called out all the slaves in his hands.

In the front are several beautiful female slaves with good figures.

She was wearing cool clothes, revealing her beautiful figure, and she boldly walked forward to tease the two of them.

Xuanyuan Qiyuan was so handsome that even women would feel ashamed when they saw him, so the female slave shifted her attention to Gao Yunhuai who was standing next to him.

Just as the slave girl's chest was about to touch Gao Yunhuai's arm, Gao Yunhuai dodged unexpectedly, and the slave girl fell to the ground without noticing.

Gao Yunhuai shouted, "Disrespectful!"

Jian Xi couldn't help but chuckle.

This man looks quite elegant, but how come he doesn't know how to be gentle and considerate to women?

Gee tut.

It's a pity that she is not a man.

Otherwise... I must buy a few beautiful female slaves.

She didn’t know if it was Jane Xi’s illusion, but she saw the man in green turn around and look at her, as if he could see through her through the veil.

She was so scared that she quickly stopped talking and looked away.

It's really weird, I feel like I've been caught doing something bad.

When Jian Xi was stunned, Lei Zi had already driven the carriage over, "Miss, please get in the carriage."

"it is good."

This little episode was quickly forgotten by Jian Xi.

Riding a carriage is faster than walking, and Lei Zi is obviously very familiar with the nearby roads.

After walking two blocks, Lei Zi knocked on the carriage and said, "Miss, we're here."

Jian Xi lifted the curtain of the carriage and jumped down quietly.

Lei Zi got out of the car, took out the key from his arms, and pulled the carriage in through a corner door.

"It's not good to park the carriage outside. Although this courtyard is small, it has everything. There is a stable specially for parking horses at the corner gate. If you are interested, you can build a fence inside and raise some chickens, ducks and other livestock."

Lei Zi tied up the horse and led Jian Xi along the way. "Turn around here and you will see the front yard. This yard is neither big nor small. The family of the previous master kept it very clean. There are three rooms in it, and there is a woodshed and kitchen in the backyard, as well as a well."

Jian Xi looked around and was very satisfied.

Compared to the palace, this house is a bit simple, but there is no place like home, no place better than your own doghouse.

She knew the essence of bargaining, and asked casually, "How much is this house?"

Leizi picked up the dead branches on the ground, gathered them together, patted the dust off his body and replied: "That gentleman is in a hurry to sell. Originally, a house in this location would cost two thousand taels, but this house is small after all. According to the current market price, it would cost at least one thousand five hundred taels. The gentleman set the reserve price at one thousand two hundred taels. If possible, the transfer can be processed today."

Jian Xi knew that Lei Zi was talking about a fair price, which was similar to the prices she knew. Moreover, she was rich now and had three hundred taels of silver left to buy some land and furniture.