A blessed wife leads her husband to wealth and prosperity!

Cuizhu Lane wasn't far from the street where the brokerage firm was located. Zhang Dalin led Lin He'er and the other person on foot towards that direction.

After listening to Zhang Yaren's introduction, Lin He'er didn't say whether she wanted to buy or not. She just wanted someone to take her to see the two houses properly.

The main thing to look at is the two-courtyard house.

It took the three of them only fifteen minutes to walk from the toothpaste to Green Bamboo Lane. Lin He'er realized that Green Bamboo Lane seemed to be in the center of the county town.

It's probably because the county government office is located in the center of the county town, so Cuizhu Lane, which is right next to the county government office, is also relatively close to the center of the county town.

Upon arriving at Cuizhu Lane, Zhang Yaren led the two to see a three-courtyard house first. This house was closer to the entrance of the lane.

When they arrived at the house, Lin He'er saw that the front door was very grand, much taller and more spacious than the front doors of other houses they had passed along the way.

Zhang Yaren took the key and opened the courtyard gate. The three of them entered the courtyard and saw that it was full of artificial scenery, such as rockeries, ponds, stone tables, and screen walls. There were also many unknown flowers and plants planted in the courtyard.

You can tell from the yard that someone is still taking care of it.

You see, madam. Although this house has been vacant for a while, the previous owner, though moved out, entrusted someone they knew to come and maintain it regularly. So this house is truly excellent.

The three of them toured the entire three-courtyard house. To be honest, Lin He'er really liked the house, but given their current net worth, they would have to work hard for several more years before they could afford a larger house.

Now all we can do is watch with envy!

After inspecting the house, Zhang Yaren locked the door and led the two men into the alley for about half a cup of tea's time before stopping in front of a house.

This is the house where the official went to another place. After unlocking the door, the three of them entered the courtyard. This two-courtyard house, in terms of landscaping and furnishings, is naturally not comparable to the house they had just visited.

However, once Lin He'er entered the place, she felt that it was not bad.

The courtyard is filled with the idyllic scenery of a rural home.

Upon entering the courtyard, besides the gatehouse at the front, there are guest rooms on one side and a corridor on the other, which should lead to the back courtyard.

The corridor is lined with loofahs and other climbing roses. They must have been planted a little over a month ago, as the branches of these plants have already climbed up to the top of the long corridor.

Walking from the corridor to the backyard, past the square courtyard, you arrive at the second courtyard of the residence.

The second courtyard has three rooms in the middle, and two side rooms on each side.

There are two small gardens on each side of the courtyard. There is also an osmanthus tree against the wall in each garden.

It's not yet the season for osmanthus trees to bloom, but the deep green leaves on the tree show that it has been well cared for, with lush branches and leaves. When the osmanthus trees bloom in autumn, the whole courtyard will be filled with the fragrance of osmanthus.

This house, being an ancestral home, doesn't look old at all, suggesting that the family living here cherished their home quite a bit.

Madam, although the price of this house is not negotiable, the furniture and furnishings are included in the price.

To be honest, this house is well-maintained and quite nice. Moreover, judging from your appearance, your husband must be a scholar, as the owner left a large bookshelf and a table and chairs for reading in the west room. The materials used for these two pieces of furniture are indeed of good quality.

Lin He'er, curious after hearing what Zhang Yaren said, went into the west room.

Pushing open the door and peeking into the room, wow, just as the broker had said, there was a row of large bookshelves, and a sturdy-looking desk by the window.

It seems that this family's students were able to pass the imperial examinations and become officials, which suggests that there must be quite a few books on that large bookshelf behind them.

When Dongdi moves in later, there will be a ready-made study available.

Zhang Yaren, can you tell me how much this house is priced?

Lin He'er really liked the house after seeing it. It was more than enough room for the people living there.

It's unclear how much the original homeowner wanted, and whether the Lin family had enough money to buy the house.

"Reporting to Madam, the landlord wants one hundred and seventy taels." Seeing that Madam Wen seemed to have taken a liking to the house, Zhang the broker gave her a price.

So expensive! This two-courtyard house is priced at 170 taels of silver. Lin He'er thought that the housing prices here must be far too inflated.

Zhang Yaren, how much would a house of the same size outside Cuizhu Lane cost? Lin He'er wanted to know. House prices here were significantly higher than elsewhere.

The reason I considered this location was to be closer to my mother and younger brother. If the houses here were significantly more expensive than elsewhere, I couldn't let the Lin family be ripped off!

Madam, although this place is higher than other areas, it's not excessively so. It should be about 20 taels higher than other houses in the city.

After all, although the location is good, it's too expensive and doesn't fit the market price.

Hearing that it was 20 taels more expensive than elsewhere, Lin He'er felt it was barely acceptable.

These 20 items are likely the markup for school district housing.

Zhang Yaren, is it really impossible for the price of this house to fluctuate any further? Could you ask the original owner for me again?

You mentioned that the family that bought this courtyard was also a scholarly family. However, their financial situation is actually quite ordinary, and they hope that, as fellow scholars, we can see if the price can be reduced a bit.

Madam, if you are truly interested in this house, I can certainly pass on a message to you. Zhang the broker also wants to sell the house; after all, he only gets his commission if he sells it.

Here's what I'll do, madam. When I get back, I'll pass on a message to the landlord. You can wait for their reply in three days. What do you think?

"Alright, then I'll trouble you to make the trip today, broker. I'll go to the brokerage again in three days for a reply." Lin He'er finished speaking and thanked the broker.

After viewing the house, the two bid farewell to Zhang Yaren and left Cuizhu Lane together.

Wen Yuning listened to Lin He'er talking to others the whole time without interrupting.

Now that everyone has left, she asked curiously: "He'er, are we going to buy a house?"

No, Brother Wen, this house is for the Lin family to see.

Lin He'er will explain the Lin family's affairs to Wen Yuning properly now. From now on, when Mother comes to live in the county town, it will not only be more convenient for Dong'er to study, but also the shops will be able to get their goods delivered faster.

I forgot to tell you these things before.

This is a matter for the Lin family, you don't need to tell me. Besides, I think it's better for your family to live closer, so that if you miss your mother, you won't have to travel a long way back. If they live nearby, we can take better care of them.

Thank you for your understanding, Brother Wen. Lin He'er found that Wen Yuning was always considerate and thought of her needs. She felt even more grateful to him.

The two left the alley but didn't go straight back to the shop. Wen Yuning took his wife's hand. The two strolled leisurely down the street.

Having not seen each other for many days, they usually kept their longing for each other to themselves, but now that they could be alone, they both wanted to get closer to each other.

They walked around until they were both a little hungry, and then they reluctantly headed back to the shop.

When they arrived at the shop, Lin He'er saw Cao'er diligently explaining the bags on the counter to the customers. The two nodded to each other, and then Lin He'er and Wen Yuning went back to the backyard.