Since this basin of water is of great benefit to their family, why should they rush to throw it away? How reluctant is she to force such a granddaughter to get married?

If Zhao Ruxi hates getting married and wants to get married early, she, as a grandmother, will not stop her granddaughter from getting married. But isn’t this because her granddaughter doesn’t want to get married? Then keep her for two more years and let her help her natal family.

Isn’t everyone happy?

Zhao Ruxi didn't have time to think about all this. She didn't practice calligraphy after she came back. She took a charcoal pen and wrote and drew on a white paper for a while before falling asleep.

The next day was the day when she made an appointment with her husband to view the house. She went out at the appointed time and saw the king's man from the south of the city whom she had met yesterday standing waiting for them not far from the gate.

Ma Sheng hurriedly went up and said a few words to him, and the king got on his mule cart to lead the way, followed by Zhao Ruxi's carriage, and they went to the south of the city together.

The carriage drove through the city for a while, entered the city, turned left and right, and finally stopped in front of a door. The king got off the carriage.

Zhao Ruxi also got out of the car and first took a look at the width and cleanliness of the alley. She found that the alley was wide enough for two carriages to walk side by side and was paved with bluestone slabs. It was clean and tidy. She nodded with satisfaction.

The king took out the key, opened the door, and introduced: "This is a two-entry courtyard with about twenty rooms inside and outside, and a row of back rooms behind it. The original owner was an official of the Ministry of Rites, because Ding You returned to his hometown.

He is over fifty years old and has only one son. He was not a scholar until he was nearly forty years old. He was afraid that he would not be able to take the imperial examination, so he planned to sell the house and return to his hometown to settle down."

Zhao Ruxi went in and took a look. It was a square house with two entrances to the courtyard. The house was a bit old, the walls were dark, and everything was ordinary. The most important thing was that there was no well in the house. I thought.

If you want water, you have to wait for the water seller to bring it with a water tanker and pay for the water.

A family's water consumption is limited, so it's okay to buy water. But if she wants to use it to polish jade, it's hard to tell. It's better to have a well.

As for digging your own well, forget it. If water could be drawn in this house, a well would have been drilled when the house was built.

She asked: "How much does it cost?"

"Five thousand eight hundred taels of silver." Wang Zhongren said, observing Zhao Ruxi's expression.

What they do as a middle-aged man is that they can watch people's behavior and emotions.

If Ms. Zhao is satisfied with the house and is moved when she hears the price, then the business is gone and he has to bite the price; if Ms. Zhao is satisfied with the house but thinks it is too expensive, then she can bargain; if

If he rejects it directly, he will have to change his mind for the house he introduces next.

This price was beyond Zhao Ruxi's expectation.

There is nothing wrong with this house, and it is in such an area, so the price is naturally high. In addition, the owner is not in a hurry to use the money. Even if he does not sell it, he will keep it and rent it out, and there will be a certain amount of income every month, so he must be determined to hold on to the high price.

.She doesn’t need to spend so much money to buy such a house.

"Besides this place, how many other houses are there?" she asked.

The king knew that she didn't like it, so he thought for a while and replied: "There are two more places."

"Then go and have a look."

The king led her to the next place.

The next house is in a slightly worse location. The alley can only accommodate one carriage, and the road is a little uneven. The houses on both sides are not as neat as the first house. Some houses are big and some are small, but it can be seen that they are all serious and well-off.

People.

"Does the king know who lives in these houses?" she asked.

In fact, there are many Zhongren in the south of the city, and Wang Zhongren is not the only one. Why do people in Dali Temple recommend Wang Zhongren? That’s because Wang Zhongren is not as rough as other Zhongren. He will often invite the government officials responsible for the security of this area to eat and drink, and ask about all kinds of gossip.

News and understand the situation of each resident in this area.

In ancient times, unlike modern times, there was a large floating population. Once a family lived here, they often stayed there for decades, so it was relatively easy to understand the situation. After several years of accumulation, the people in the Wang family knew almost everything about this area.

"This household lives with the family of a deputy commander of the Wucheng Army and Horses Division; this household is a house where people can be promoted..."

As soon as Zhao Ruxi heard the identities of these residents, she was very satisfied with the location of this house.

They all have some status, but they have nothing to do with the aristocratic family, and they are even more closely related to the royal family. This is good.

The people in the house just now were all officials. Although the official position was not high, the highest was only four or five grades, but the connection with the court was too close. Although what she did was not a shameful thing, she could stay away from the court.

, or less trouble.

The king opened the lock: "Miss Zhao, please."

Zhao Ruxi walked in and looked around the house.

The area of ​​the house here is larger than the one just now, and there is a back garden. There are also about 20 houses, but they are not so neat. What makes Zhao Ruxi satisfied is that there is a well here.

The king figured out her psychological price and made a price: "This house is cheaper than the one just now, only four thousand five hundred taels of silver."

Zhao Ruxi nodded.

After looking at two houses, she had a general impression of the housing prices in this time and space. In comparison, she preferred this house to the one just now.

The purpose of the house is different, and the requirements for the house are also different. The place just now is more suitable for officials to live in, and it is decent. But she pays attention to practicality, so this place is very good. The most important thing is that the price is one thousand three hundred taels cheaper.

But she remained calm and said, "Let's go, let's go see the rest of the place."

The king was unsure at this moment and couldn't help but ask: "What kind of house does Miss Zhao want? I think this house is good."

"Let's take a look first. There's no rush." ​​Zhao Ruxi said.

Next, she followed the king to see the remaining house. The area of ​​that house was smaller. Although it also had a second courtyard, there were many houses and a small courtyard, which made it feel cramped.

"You can quote the real prices for these three houses. I'll see if they're suitable. If not, I'll choose them in the west of the city." Zhao Ruxi said.

In fact, she could have seen the house in the west of the city and then asked the two brokers to bid together. If there was competition, the price they quoted would definitely be lower.

But let’s not say that these middlemen were introduced by Dali Temple, which involves the face and favors of Wu Zong and the government officials. It is only said that when she buys a house in the future, her servants will have to deal with these people. Zhao Ruxi doesn’t want to do things too much.

Absolutely.
Chapter completed!