"Sir, do you need to go and have a look?" Ruixiang memorized what the uncle told me silently, and would have to record it in a book later to avoid omission.
This is also a habit he has developed. Firstly, he can practice calligraphy, and secondly, he can familiarize himself with the situation. This is what the uncle has always taught. Live and learn. You only need to learn a few words, a line of scripture and a poem every day. Over time, There will be some success in a few years.
Feng Ziying hesitated.
I originally wanted not to look at it. Ruixiang was still very relieved when he was doing things, but after all, it was a woman’s thing. If he didn’t look at it even once, it would be too hasty. Busia Mara’s side was better and he didn’t care much about it. , but it’s hard to tell Wang Xifeng’s side.
If Sister Feng knew that she had not even looked at it and made the choice for her, she would probably have knots in her heart again, and maybe find a fault and break out again. It would be better to go and take a look to avoid further trouble.
"Well, let's go and have a look. It's better to choose a different day than to hit the sun. So today, you go make arrangements first. When it's almost time here, I'll go and have a look in advance." Feng Ziying made up her mind.
"Should we call Master Wu and the others?" Ruixiang asked carefully.
Whenever he goes out on a fixed route, such as going to the Qibu Yamen, or patrolling the city procuratorate, the Five-City Military and Horse Division, the patrol camp, or going out of the city to prefectures and counties, Wu Yaoqing will have to arrange personal guards for them to wait in the city. Generally speaking, the safety here is not as dangerous as outside the city.
For those who have to leave the city for a day or two and cannot come back, in addition to strengthening the security force, they will usually ask Sanjie You to follow them, both as a bodyguard and as a sleeping attendant. This will also save the trip to the state and county, in case the state and county magistrate wants to To please the superior, find some promiscuous women to come. It will be unsafe for all parties, or they may be assassins. Also, if you contract the Hualiu disease, it will not be easy to explain to the government.
"No need, please call the third sister." Feng Ziying thought for a while.
There was not much security problem in the capital city. After Feng Ziying became the Prime Minister of Shuntian City, she clearly strengthened the safety inspection of the buildings in the capital city, especially those surrounding the inner imperial city.
He also notified the Wucheng Soldiers and Horses Department and the Patrol Battalion. He also specifically asked Zhang Jingqiu and Qiao Yingjia for instructions before. The Metropolitan Procuratorate was also very supportive on this point. He specifically told the Wucheng Soldiers and Horses to let the Wucheng Soldiers and Horses The Sihe patrol battalion cooperated with Shuntian Prefecture to strengthen inspections of some important road sections and identity verification of suspicious persons.
In Feng Ziying's heart, Third Sister You is no longer a concubine, but a dual role.
On the one hand, she has to act as a personal bodyguard and attendant when going out. After all, it is difficult for Feng Ziying to accept a man following her roommate. Unlike many of her colleagues, they like to choose a handsome boy as a personal follower. For example, although Ruixiang Baoxiang has been with her since childhood, But Feng Ziying still can't accept the kind of intimate behavior such as wearing clothes and tied hair, so she usually wears Jin Chuaner, Yu Chuaner, Qingwen Yunshang, Ying'er Xiangling and the like at home, while outside there are only Sister You.
On the other hand, it is to attend to the bedchamber. Sometimes I go out to prefectures and counties for several days. I know that my husband-in-law cannot live without a woman. To be honest, even Shen Yixiu, Baochai, and Baoqin are not at ease. They have the intention to let Qingwen and Yun Shang, Ying'er, Xiangling and the others followed, but they felt it would hinder the official reputation. After all, they were only temporarily going out for ten and a half months, not half a year. Then the advantage of Third Sister You was revealed. She already loves men's clothing. , and has extraordinary martial arts skills, making him the best candidate, so even Baochai and Baoqin acquiesced to this role.
Precisely because of Sister You's special identity, Feng Ziying did not shy away from Sister You in many matters. Moreover, although Third Sister You was straightforward, she did not like to stir up trouble, and she also liked her current identity. Among this woman, she is truly harmonious. She was the one Feng Ziying spent the longest time with, so over time, Feng Ziying did not deliberately cover up some things that she had to reserve for other women, such as her personal relationship with Yingchun, and the relationship between Busia Mara and There is a bit of ambiguity between them, but Wang Xifeng, You Sanjie, doesn't know yet.
But as Wang Xifeng's belly grew bigger, if she had to go there often, it would be impossible for her to go out alone every time. That would be too dangerous, and bringing other guards would be too conspicuous.
But even Feng Ziying himself was still a little worried about the power of the White Lotus Sect in the city. He knew that they were secretly hiding it, and he did not dare to be careless about the assassination at the Gu River Ferry. He would rather let Third Sister You know some secrets. It didn't matter. At most, he warned Sister You just tightened her mouth for a moment.
Taking another ten thousand steps back, if the news really spreads, it would be much better than being stabbed to death.
Exit Shuntianfu Yamen, go up Shuntianfu Street, and go all the way east to Andingmen Street, which is one of the most spacious and lively streets in the entire capital city.
Walking south along Andingmen Street, past Yuan'en Temple and Daxing County Government, which are far away from each other, you will find Shuntianfu School in front of you.
After Feng Ziying took office as Shuntian Fu Cheng, he only visited once. It was not his main job, so there was no need to care too much.
After passing Shuntianfu School, you can go further to the entrance of Chaodouer Hutong, which is still the site of Zhaohui Jinggongfang. After another intersection, you will find Tianshi'an Grassland, which is the site of Baodafang.
Huimin Pharmacy is not far from Tianshi'an Pasture, and to the east is Zhongcheng Bingmasi. It is quiet in the bustle and has an excellent location. The people who live here are either rich or noble.
Ruixiang also spent a lot of effort to find two courtyards connected together.
This place was originally the residence of a retired Beijing official who became an official. His brother was a wealthy businessman who had been doing business in Beijing for a long time. The two lived next to each other.
Later, after the official in Beijing wanted to return to his hometown in Shanxi, the two families returned home together. The two yards were vacant and were always listed for sale, but the price could not be negotiated.
There is only one housekeeper left here to deal with the aftermath, and there is no shortage of money, so they are not in a hurry, and it will take two or three years.
Because the price was high, Ruixiang didn't dare to make up his mind, so he took Feng Ziying to take a look.
Of course, there is no need for Feng Ziying to come forward for such trivial matters as negotiating prices. Ruixiang has been practicing with Feng Ziying for so many years. Feng Ziying took a quick look, but the housekeeper looked Feng Ziying up and down, and suddenly bowed, "Is this your honor, Xiao Feng Xiuzan?"
Feng Ziying was stunned. Although he was famous in the capital, most people had never seen him. The housekeeper of a wealthy Shanxi businessman could also recognize him, which made him underestimate his influence. .
"Who are you?" Feng Ziying asked. Third Sister You was already on guard with her sword on the side, but it could also be seen that the other party was not a Lianjiazi, but was just on guard out of habit.
"As expected, it's Mr. Feng. Young Gao Chu is the steward of the Gao family in Daizhou..." Seeing that Feng Ziying didn't deny it, the man quickly knelt down and kowtowed.
"How do you recognize me?" Feng Ziying was very puzzled. Daizhou belongs to Taiyuan Prefecture, but his father does not have many connections in Shanxi Town (Taiyuan Town). The Feng family's connections in Shanxi are mainly in Datong Prefecture. Daizhou Although the state is next to Datong Prefecture, it does not belong to Datong after all, and I am very young when I leave Datong, so no one should know me.
"Young master and I once went to visit Mr. Sun, and happened to meet Mr. Sun escorting you out, so we had an impression." Seeing that Feng Ziying didn't ask him to get up, the housekeeper only dared to kneel down and raised his head.
"Oh? Boya? By the way, Boya is from Daizhou Zhenwuwei. I have an impression. One of you two masters, Gao, turned out to be an official in Taipu Temple, right?..." Feng Ziying suddenly realized, Nodding: "No wonder, Boya is considered a generation of talents in your Daizhou, a leader among young scholars."
Although Sun Chuanting is young, he became famous in Daizhou after becoming the second-class Jinshi in high school in the eighth year of Yonglong, especially after he was selected as a Shujishi. Many Daizhou merchants are also proud of him and go to Beijing whenever they come. Get acquainted.
Feng Ziying's words are also a bit too old-fashioned, but Sun Chuanting was originally one of the few classmates younger than him in that Qingtan Academy, and he was a Jinshi in one subject later. In addition, the relationship has always been very close, and now He is already a senior official of the fourth rank, far from being comparable to Sun Chuanting, who is still just a sage, so it is reasonable to entrust him with such a big deal.
"It would be great if you remember our Gao family, sir. It's a pity that last time I came to the capital, I was too busy and never had the chance to see you..." This housekeeper is also very good at talking. Feng Ziying waved him to get up, "Well, in the future Naturally, there is a chance. This time your master returns to Daizhou and these two houses are for sale. It just so happens that I have a relative who needs to buy another house as a residence..."
"If you are a relative of the adult, then there is no need to mention the price. I have limited authority and can only give a 20% discount on the original price..." The housekeeper said quickly after getting up.
"It doesn't have to be like this. My relatives are buying it. I'm just here to take a look and see what the price is. Can I still take advantage of you..." Feng Ziying waved her hand.
Having said that, how could the housekeeper be willing to charge the original price? Naturally, there was a lot of arguing and negotiation, and finally he settled on a 20% discount on the original price.
For two large mansions, this price is a huge discount. The original asking price of the two mansions was 16,000 taels of silver for one and 12,000 taels for the other, a total of 28,000 taels. Wen refused to give in, and now he suddenly gave up more than 5,000 taels. I have to say that the housekeeper was really bold enough to ask his master to make the decision.
After negotiating the price, Feng Ziying asked Ruixiang to hand over the banknote from Haitong Bank to the other party. It was said that it was such a large amount and it was the first time they met each other. The transaction by banknote alone would definitely not work. They also needed to go to the bank together to confirm. However, the housekeeper was also a generous person, so he admitted it openly and there was no need to go to the bank.
Before leaving, the housekeeper also respectfully presented his master's name to Feng Ziying, and Feng Ziying accepted it happily, making everyone happy.
