In the afternoon, Zhang Zhou went back home first and mysteriously brought the family out. He drove the car himself and parked the car in front of a large house in Jian'anfang.
"Husband, where is this?"
After Jiang Pingyu got off the carriage, she looked around. The road was much wider than the narrow alley, and it was not far from where she lived before.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "I just found a dentist and signed the lease. We should all be living here in the next few months."
"ah?"
Only then did Jiang Pingyu know that her husband wanted to improve the family's life.
The family of five happily entered the yard.
This is a third-level house, and its specifications are not as good as those of a wealthy family, but it suddenly feels like it is back to the life of a rich young man in the past. Even Zhang Jun couldn't help but ask: "Dad, are we rich again?"
Zhang Zhou said: "It is not important to have money. What is important is to have power. If I live here for a few months, I will go to the capital to take the exam before the end of the year. Maybe next year I will be a Jinshi and become an official!"
Jiang Pingyu and Han Qing were both smiling.
My husband is in a state of confusion. He just passed the imperial examination and now he is thinking about becoming a Jinshi.
Is it that easy?
"Dad, it doesn't matter whether you are an official or not. Hurry up and ask for a teacher to enlighten me." Zhang Jun had an inexplicable desire to study.
Zhang Zhou flicked the boy's head: "If I find a husband for you, you must study hard. If you dare to be lazy, watch how I whip you!"
Zhang Jun ran to the backyard angrily.
Probably Zhang Jun has also begun to find the rhythm of being a wealthy young master.
"Husband, the business hasn't been completed yet, why do you want to change to this house? Such a big place costs too much money. How much is the rent per month?" Jiang Pingyu began to feel sorry for the money.
It is said that it is difficult to go from extravagance to frugality, but looking at Jiang Pingyu, it seems that she has become accustomed to the life of a farm wife and has learned to budget carefully.
Perhaps she inherited the fine tradition of her father, Old Man Jiang, who was also good at settling accounts.
In this way, Zhang Zhou could trust her and leave matters in the backyard to her.
"It's not much, eight silver dollars per month, which is already cheap. I also asked Xiao Guizi to buy some tables, chairs and benches. They will be delivered soon!" Zhang Zhou brought Jiang Pingyu over and said with a smile, "You used to be the daughter of a wealthy family and lived a hard life with me. Now no matter what, I have to let you improve your life first. Years ago, our family went to the capital together to see a lot of things. How about it?"
Jiang Pingyu said: "My husband is going to take the Beijing examination, do you want me to go as well?"
"Go! The family needs to be neat and tidy, but in the past few months, the business in Nanjing cannot stop. The previous rice and grain business could earn two to three hundred taels of silver, but it was not enough. Even if you pass the Jinshi examination, you have to Should I rely on the little salary given by the court to live my life? Or do you want me to become a corrupt official? I have to earn money by myself. If I can't stand up for myself, I'll find someone else to stand up for me..."
Zhang Zhou was looking forward to the future there.
Jiang Pingyu looked over with doubtful eyes.
Some people want to make a fortune, and some want to be an official, but I have never seen my husband like this. He wants to take the imperial examination and become an official, and at the same time he also wants to make a fortune in business.
Isn't it contradictory?
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After moving into their new home, the family is busy cleaning up.
This place is not far from the small courtyard where she lived before. Jiang Pingyu took Han Qing back to clean up and brought all the belongings that she could bring.
Zhang Zhou went out to buy some pens, inks, paper and inkstones in the afternoon and came back. He also inquired about the nearby printing shops. When he came back, he found Han Qing fetching water in the yard. His youngest daughter Suisui blinked her big eyes, eating maltose and changing into a suit. Xiao Nizi, who has new clothes, has also begun to learn to enjoy life.
"Don't put too much effort into it. Just wait until I get back and hire a maid to come back later." Zhang Zhou walked up and took the bucket from Han Qing's hand.
Han Qing said with a happy face: "It's great here. There is a well in the yard. Finally, I don't have to go out to fetch water. I can use it whenever I want."
Zhang Zhouxin said, Mrs. Ru is really easy to satisfy. She is so happy because there is a well in the yard.
Zhang Zhou looked at the well and thought about it. The well in the yard was a bit dangerous. It seemed that he could consider making a simple water press so that he could get water at any time in the yard in the future. It would not be too expensive. strength.
"Husband, come here."
At the door of the inner courtyard, Jiang Pingyu greeted Zhang Zhou with a smile.
Zhang Zhou walked to the inner courtyard, while Han Qing was in charge of washing clothes. It was probably because it was inconvenient to wash clothes before, but this time he finally moved to a new house, so he had to come here to wash and clean himself first.
"Ma'am, is something wrong?"
"I have just prepared a room for my husband. He comes to take a look..."
Jiang Pingyu took Zhang Zhou into the largest room in the house, which became Zhang Zhou's bedroom. There was a desk outside. However, the bedding looked a bit old, but because it was Jiang Pingyu's dowry, the material was of good quality.
"My husband will sleep here from now on." Jiang Pingyu said, "My sister and I also have a room each."
The third time you enter the courtyard, although it is not the layout of a northern courtyard and the courtyard is still a bit crowded, there are four bedrooms in the house, as well as a woodshed and kitchen. If you tidy up a little more, you can prepare a room for the hired servants.
This is already considered very good.
Zhang Zhou walked over and took a look, shook his head and said, "It's just that the bed is a little small."
"Really? It's not small."
Jiang Pingyu also checked carefully. When she understood what Zhang Zhou meant, her cheeks were flushed with red clouds, making her even more shy and beautiful. This made a "gentleman" like Zhang Zhou very confused and wanted to come right away. A rectification on the spot.
Jiang Pingyu said: "Tonight, I will ask my sister to come over."
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "No, I'm coming with you too."
"Husband, don't be ridiculous." Jiang Pingyu became even more shy now.
Zhang Zhou said: "I'm not messing around. I let the two little ones sleep by themselves. They are already older children..."
After thinking about it carefully, Zhang Jun did seem like a little adult, but Suisui seemed to be a bit smaller, and the youngest daughter in the family was more favored, so Zhang Zhou added, "You can let Qing'er treat Suisui first." Put to sleep.”
Zhang Zhou originally thought Jiang Pingyu would refuse such a rude request.
But Jiang Pingyu only thought about it for a moment, then said "hmm" and agreed directly.
"Prepare good meals and celebrate the joy of moving to a new house." Zhang Zhou suddenly felt that he had found the mentality to settle down and was ready to become a native of the Ming Dynasty.
Even if you let him go, he won't leave.
Jiang Pingyu said: "My husband has just passed the national examination, so we have to save everything. After all, we don't have any more income. My husband will take the Beijing exam next year, so I'm afraid I need to save more."
Zhang Zhou said: "You don't know this, right? If I win the election, many people will donate their fields. Besides, I will also find ways to do business."
"There are profits and losses in business." Jiang Pingyu was still a little wary of Zhang Zhou doing business.
Just because you have made a profit in one business, you cannot think that you will be able to achieve success in the future. There are too many examples of losses in the business that lead to bankruptcy.
Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "I am a juren, what should I be afraid of? Now there is a way out. As the saying goes, the spring breeze brings joy to the horseshoes. No, it is autumn, so the autumn wind sweeps away the fallen leaves. I want to make a lot of money from them."
