"What shortcomings?" Shangguan Jin asked curiously.
She was deeply impressed by what Gu Xu said about Feng Shui just now. She was very much looking forward to learning more unpopular and profound knowledge from Gu Xu again.
However, this time, she heard Gu Xu frown and say: "...its only shortcoming is its price. If I want to buy it, I have to play five more Lantern Festival matches."
Shangguan Jin sighed softly and said: "Well, in recent years, the housing and land prices in Luojing City have indeed risen rapidly. Five years ago, I bought the house in Sishunfang for less than 400 taels of silver. I didn't expect it to be so expensive now. It rose to more than 600 taels of silver.
"However, Fellow Daoist Gu, as a court official of the Da Qi Dynasty, your credibility is guaranteed. This money does not need to be settled at once. In addition, the Exorcism Department will also provide a very generous subsidy to officials from other places. …”
"I have learned about what you said before," Gu Xu smiled and interrupted her, "But don't forget, the 'Shenji Camp' will be opened in a few months. By then, Presumably we are either working hard in the camp or running around doing tasks outside - the houses in the capital will most likely become decorations.
"It is not easy for workers like us to make money. In this case, it is even more important to spend money wisely. In terms of food, clothing, housing and transportation, we should be a little more frugal and use more money and energy for ourselves. Promotion, and work hard to realize the exorcism department's great mission of killing ghosts."
Shangguan Jin couldn't think of how to respond.
She obviously didn't expect that someone could use "picking" in such a high-sounding way.
After a while, she finally said slowly: "So what is your intention?"
"I choose the one in Zhengpingfang," Gu Xu replied without hesitation. "For the same area, it's two hundred and fifty taels cheaper."
In fact, in addition to saving money, he also had another reason that he didn't say -
The residences of the big shots in Luojing City are generally close to the Luohe River.
Gu Xu just wanted to practice quietly and didn't want to get too close to them. Even if the geographical location is slightly remote, he doesn't care.
…………
After a while, the carriage arrived at Zhengpingfang, located in the south of Luojing City.
By this time the sun had climbed up to the treetops.
A cool breeze blew through the streets, making the bare willow branches whisper. The sound of reading came from the nearby Imperial College, from far to near, vaguely present.
Shangguan Jin got out of the carriage first, followed by Gu Xu and Shi Xiaohan.
The three of them walked into an alley, turned a corner, and then stopped in front of a black door.
Since the original owner of this courtyard was a wealthy businessman without an official position, he did not dare to be extravagant in his residence - he did not dare to build a solemn "Guangliang Gate" or "Golden Pillar Gate". They only dared to build a smaller "Manzi Gate" without any decoration.
When Gu Xu and the other three arrived, the businessman was already waiting outside the door respectfully with several servants.
When Gu Xu expressed his intention to buy a house, the businessman's face showed an expression of joy, and he enthusiastically took Gu Xu to visit this two-entry courtyard house of more than 600 square meters.
At the same time, he eloquently introduced every piece of furniture in the house and every decoration in the courtyard, using up all his literary thoughts to make it so exciting.
"Master Gu, this calligraphy on the wall is an authentic work left by Gan Wenrong, a master of calligraphy in Luojing City ten years ago. I spent a lot of money to buy it from someone else..."
"Master Gu, have you seen the bronze mirror on the table? Although it looks ugly and has a lot of rust on the surface, in fact it is an antique with a history of more than 700 years and is a priceless treasure. ! When this mirror was made, Emperor Taizu had not yet been born, and the wilderness was still ruled by the Chu Dynasty. It is said that this bronze mirror was used by the oiran in the capital to dress up. Later she fell in love with a poor scholar , I took this mirror as a token of love. After the scholar died, the mirror disappeared among the people... Until a few years ago, I spent a lot of money to buy it from the market..."
"Master Gu, these tables, chairs and benches in the main room are all expensive rosewood furniture. Their raw materials are shipped from the coast of the South China Sea, and the best carpenters in the capital are invited to make and process them. They are even more expensive than It is superior to the rosewood furniture commonly seen in palaces. The wood is extremely stable and will not deform, crack or bend regardless of the cold or heat..."
"Master Gu, the porcelain on the coffee table is all Doucai porcelain from the official kiln. The quantity is extremely rare. Even if you have money, you may not be able to buy it in the market..."
"..."
The merchant described every valuable item in the house for a long time.
It wasn't until they walked around the entire courtyard that the merchant took a break, then with a very enthusiastic smile on his face, he said to Gu Xu: "Master Gu, we only need three hundred and fifty taels of silver. Everything belongs to you. You can’t find such affordable prices elsewhere in Luojing City.”
Gu Xu quietly observed his surroundings and did not respond immediately.
His eyes suddenly became as deep as an ancient well, reflecting everything in the world, making it difficult to see through.
A few minutes later, he turned back, stared into the businessman's eyes, and said with a half-smile: "You look like you can't wait to move out of here! You are actually willing to make such a loss-making business!"
The businessman scratched his head and said with a smile: "Master Gu, I will leave the capital soon and go back to my hometown to do business. This house will no longer be used, so why not sell it as soon as possible and use the money? Get a new batch of goods."
Hearing his explanation, Gu Xu narrowed his eyes and his smile became more meaningful: "What's your name?"
"Yang Changfu."
"Mr. Yang, do you know that lying in front of the officials of the Exorcism Department violates Daqi's laws?"
"But……"
"There is no 'but', Mr. Yang," Gu Xu slowed down and said seriously, "Your eyes have betrayed you. If you want me to let you go, then please tell me the truth as soon as possible."
The businessman Yang Changfu took a deep breath, and after pondering for a long time, he finally said with a stumble: "Master Gu, this... this is because I have been particularly unlucky recently, always encountering all kinds of troubles... and then I paid for it. I found a fortune teller and he said that there was something wrong with my home's feng shui, which affected my luck..."
In the following period, Yang Changfu kept slipping on the steps, forgetting to bring his keys when he went out every now and then, accidentally sending letters home to the wrong address, having two banknotes stolen when he went to the market, and walking in the street. He confided to Gu Xu all the unlucky things such as bird droppings on his head on the street, several expensive porcelain bowls being broken by servants, and the business becoming deserted for no reason.
"Then why don't you report the situation to the exorcism department?" Gu Xu asked with a slight frown, "You should have understood that Feng Shui issues are related to the flow of evil spirits, the movement of Luo Jing's dragon energy and the movement of demons and ghosts The Daqi Exorcism Division has always attached great importance to pregnancy."
Yes, why didn’t I think of reporting the situation to the exorcist death yamen?
Businessman Yang Changfu lowered his head, feeling at a loss in his mind.
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