The sickly son died young? After the marriage exchange, I will bring prosperity to his entire clan f

Du Mingxian and Ling Silang really didn't know anything about these things.

However, based on the pattern of peak tourist season in my previous life, what Feng Si said must be reliable.

She gave Ling Silang a look, not making a decision directly. In public... a man's face is more important. She asked, "Husband, what should we do?"

"Let's do it this way. There are still more than five months until the exam next year, so let's set it for six months."

Feng Si gave Ling Silang a thumbs up, "That's right, let me tell you, this house is definitely worth the rent."

"Aren't there any discounts or special offers?"

Seeing that the two were straightforward, Feng Si said, "You booked for six months right away, and you're both decisive people. I'll talk to the landlord in a bit. There are two empty rooms in the back building by his door that are used for storing miscellaneous items. I'll see if I can ask him to vacate one of them so you can use it as a kitchen."

"Thank you so much."

"No need to thank me. I'll try my best to help you negotiate further later. However, after the New Year, there will be many students coming to the capital, and it's possible that even the back room can be rented out."

Du Mingxian could imagine that even though the exam was only held once every three years, there were still a lot of people taking it.

When the group arrived at the first courtyard, Feng Si said, "You guys take a look around the two rooms first and see which one you want to rent. I'll go find the landlord."

"well."

After Feng Si left, Du Mingxian and Ling Silang went into the two rooms and looked around. The two rooms were similar, the west wing... well, the sunlight wasn't as good as in the east wing.

It's winter now, and I feel like I can't live without charcoal in the room.

For them, either one is fine.

Du Mingxian glanced at the back room, which was a very small room with two small rooms, both of which were filled with things. It was only about six square meters, not very big at all.

A short while later, Feng Si arrived with the landlord, a middle-aged man. As soon as he entered, he asked, "Which room do you like?"

"Let's go with the one closest to the back room." Actually, this room gets the worst sunlight; the one closer to the main room is a bit better.

If a kitchen is used as a reverse-facing room, the two rooms can be closer together.

The landlord nodded slightly, "Okay, this is the one then. Feng Si said you're paying for six months upfront?"

"Yes."

"Okay, I'll write a document right away. We'll both sign it, and Feng Si can be here as a witness."

"Okay." Du Mingxian agreed, her eyes fixed on Feng Si. Seeing that Feng Si didn't speak, she became a little anxious, "Didn't you say back then that we could also vacate one of the back rooms?"

Feng Si looked at Du Mingxian apologetically, "I'm really sorry, sister, there's nothing I can do, we couldn't reach an agreement."

The homeowner stated frankly, "This outbuilding can be renovated and is habitable. If you want to use it, you'll have to pay for it. It's impossible for me to give it to you for free."

Du Mingxian: "..." This landlord is really not easy to talk to.

"In that case, let's choose the one closer to the main hall. We were thinking of choosing the one closer to the back room. If the back room is used as a kitchen, it would be more convenient to be closer. If there is no back room, then the one closer to the main hall is naturally better."

The landlord shrugged. "Anything is fine with you. But if you want to use the back room, you'll have to pay."

"Then no need."

They're broke now, so there's no need for them to rent another room.

The documents were quickly signed, Du Mingxian paid the rent and Feng Si's referral fee, and received the keys.

The room contained only a bed, a table, and a chair; there was nothing else. You could say that you had to buy everything yourself.

Du Mingxian took out a broom and other items from her spatial storage and did a simple cleaning. The room must have been cleaned before, as it wasn't dirty.

After cleaning, she and Ling Silang locked the door and went outside.

Just as the two were about to leave, a man emerged from the middle room of the west wing. He was a scholar in his twenties who looked extremely gentle.

He stepped forward and cupped his hands in greeting to Ling Silang and Du Mingxian. “My name is Guo Chen, from Nanhang. I am twenty-nine years old this year. I only learned from your conversation with the broker that you are also a student who will take the imperial examination next year, just like me.”

Ling Silang returned the greeting, "Ling Zimo, a native of Anyu Prefecture, is twenty-two years old this year. This is my wife."

Guo Chen cupped his hands in greeting again, "Sister-in-law."

Du Mingxian gave an awkward smile, considering it a return gift. Her current behavior suggested she was just a village woman who didn't know anything.

"You two are probably lacking everything in your room since you've just arrived. If you leave this alley, turn left and walk about 100 meters, then turn right and go to the third general store. They sell things there at reasonable prices."

"Thank you very much, Brother Guo."

Guo Chen waved his hand, "I arrived a few days earlier than you. I checked all the rooms, but there was nothing inside. It took me two days to find it."

"Okay, then let's go buy things first."

"it is good."

Du Mingxian and Ling Silang left together. Guo Chen watched them go, his eyes flashing slightly.

The two weren't planning on buying anything, as Du Mingxian had everything in her space, but that didn't stop them from going to the general store to take a look.

Upon arriving at the general store, Du Mingxian glanced around and only took a liking to a stove with a small pot on it, which would allow her to cook directly.

Although she could do it directly in the space, living in a large courtyard, making no noise in the room, and then cooking would attract too much attention.

More importantly, scholars are not stupid; very few of them become bookworms.

It's best to be cautious.

They immediately took down the stove. The two had prepared some charcoal beforehand, and Du Mingxian also took out some. They also took out the bedding that had been disguised in their space, and the two took it back together.

Du Mingxian carried bedding on her back and some rice and flour in her hands, while Ling Silang carried a stove and charcoal.

When the two returned to the courtyard, they discovered that... the last empty room in the west wing had also been rented out to a couple.

The man looked to be quite old, probably close to thirty, while the woman looked considerably older than him.

The man stood in the yard with a frown, feeling extremely uncomfortable. The woman bustled around tidying up. There was a wheelbarrow in the yard, filled with all sorts of things.

As they came in, the woman was still happily telling the man, "Just a moment, it'll be ready soon, it'll be ready soon. We brought everything we need, so we don't need to go shopping."

"Hurry up," the man said, sounding impatient.

The woman seemed oblivious to the man's impatience, and her movements became even more swift.

Du Mingxian and Ling Silang entered. The woman nodded to Du Mingxian as a greeting, and Du Mingxian returned the nod. Without looking at the man standing in the courtyard, she went straight into the house.

Ling Silang nodded to the man and prepared to go inside.

Unexpectedly, the man suddenly spoke up, "I'm also taking the exam next year. Is your room ready? We just arrived in the capital, and nothing in our room is tidied up yet. I wonder if I could rest in your room for a while?"

With just this one sentence, Du Mingxian in the room and Ling Silang standing in the courtyard had a very poor impression of him.