Although Jiuyun Lane is located in the south of the city and is not the most prestigious west side of the city, the south of the city has the largest market in the city and is close to the dock of Fengjiang River in the south. In addition, many offices in the city are located in the south of the city. Some people like the prosperity. The rich and powerful then placed their houses in the south of the city. Among them, Jiuyun Lane, which was as quiet as the land of peach blossoms, was the most valuable place in the south of the city.
The houses here are no cheaper than those in the west of the city, and due to the gathering of powerful people, it is difficult to find a house.
When Xiao Yan said earlier that he had an unused house, even Princess Cheng thought it would be an ordinary house, but whoever entered was stunned.
After walking through the corridor, bypassing the huge garden, and passing through a series of pavilions and pavilions, we entered the main courtyard.
Hua Wu opened his mouth wide: "Girl, this house is so big."
Tang Ning was also a little shocked. The house Xiao Yan "sold" to her was almost as big as half the Song Dynasty Duke's mansion.
Half is not something to look down upon.
You must know that the Song Dynasty Duke's Mansion was run by several generations of the Song family. In addition, because of the merits made by the old Duke during his lifetime, the late emperor specially rewarded and occupied an idle vacant land next to it. It was expanded three times to create the place where the Song family now lives. The size of the house was one of the largest in Beijing. Who would have thought that the house Xiao Yan gave her would be so big.
Princess Cheng swallowed with some guilt: "This house is worth thirteen thousand taels, and your governor has suffered a huge loss."
With its size and location, she would feel uneasy if it were doubled in size.
Uncle He laughed when he heard this: "My governor is not short of money. Many people wanted this house before, but the governor thought they were an eyesore and was afraid that they would bring in uneasy neighbors who would make noise and annoy the governor every day, so he decided to It’s been vacant.”
"It's a good time that the girl is here. In the future, the two families will move around more frequently, and the Governor's Mansion will have more fireworks."
Princess Cheng was surprised to hear that Governor Xiao had taken differential treatment to the extreme.
If others make a fuss, it will be an eyesore; if Tang Ning makes a fuss, it will cause fireworks.
Song Tangning also frowned quietly because of Uncle He's words. She hugged her cloak and was supported by Hua Wu to sit on the soft couch.
Uncle He called the people in the courtyard over: "These are the people left by the governor to the girl. His name is Hang Li. He is the head of these guards. He is responsible for protecting the girl and the safety of the courtyard. If the girl has any instructions, please tell me." Let him do it."
"These rough maids were also from the governor's house before. Some were in charge of the outer courtyard and the kitchen. They were all tight-lipped and knew the rules. The governor said that they would give the girl temporary use before she settled down. If it comes in handy, just keep it. If it doesn't, just go back and find someone who can use it and call them back to the Governor's Mansion."
Hang Li and others all stepped forward and saluted: "I've seen the girl."
Tang Ning subconsciously touched his side and found that he didn't have any silver. He said a little embarrassedly: "You can keep it for now and wait until tomorrow to reward me."
"Thank you, girl."
After Hang Li led those people down, Uncle He said with a smile: "It's a bit late today. The girl had rested earlier. I saw that the girl came with some people around her. I will hand over all the people in this courtyard tomorrow." Let them know that I will stay here temporarily for the next few days, and if you have any orders, please come to me."
Tang Ning said softly: "Okay."
After Uncle He retreated, Aunt Jiang, who was following outside to settle things and servants, came in. When she saw Princess Cheng, she sighed:
"I originally thought that this house would be a bit deserted if no one lived in it for a long time. Who would have thought that there is nothing missing here? I just took a look at it. The yard is in excellent repair and the kitchen can be used immediately. Except for the A few roof repairs are needed, and the warehouse needs to be organized, and then the girl can live in peace of mind."
Princess Cheng sighed with emotion: "Tang Ning, this brother you recognize is acting appropriately."
It was obvious that he was an eunuch and did not need to care about common etiquette, but Xiao Yan abided by the rules and did not enter the mansion at night to prevent Tang Ning from being talked about.
In less than an hour from the time Tang Ning decided to leave Prince Cheng's Mansion to the time he came to this house, Xiao Yan had people clean up the house inside and out, and sent servants, guards from the patrol, and Then all the things they need to worry about are taken care of.
Such thoroughness is not something ordinary people can do.
Princess Cheng sat next to Tang Ning and said jokingly with a smile: "If you weren't my sister's biological daughter, and I know that my sister didn't give birth to such a handsome son, I would have doubted that you were that Xiao. The governor’s biological sister.”
Hearing this, Tang Ning smiled while holding the cloak in her arms.
This newly recognized brother...
really good.
Aunt Jiang chatted with the two of them for a while. Seeing that Princess Cheng seemed to have something to say to Tang Ning alone, she led Hua Wu to arrange the bedding and bedclothes for her residence.
When there were only two people left in the room, Princess Cheng poured some hot water and handed it to Tang Ning, and then asked: "Tang Ning, what do you think about the Song family's affairs?"
Tang Ning pursed her lips: "I don't want to go back."
Princess Cheng did not rush to ask her why, nor was she surprised by her thoughts. She had already had a premonition when Tang Ning questioned Song Jinxiu and the others in Prince Cheng's mansion just now. She just asked: "Have you thought about it? Is it just that you don't want to?" Are you living with the Song family, or do you have other ideas?"
Tang Ning's eyes narrowed slightly: "Aunt..."
Princess Cheng looked at her: "I have indeed been pampered by your uncle these years, and I don't want to play tricks on others, but it doesn't mean that I don't understand anything. What you said to Song Jinxiu today doesn't seem to be just to vent your anger. .”
"If it's just about Song Shulan, you don't have to act like you're breaking up with him. You're almost ready to break up with the Song family. Moreover, you mentioned Lu Zhinian. My aunt has seen you treat that boy from the Lu family with her own eyes. You are so infatuated that if they had not done something they shouldn't have done, you would never have said that you would break off the engagement."
"Tang Ning, tell your aunt honestly, have Song Jinxiu and the others done anything else that they shouldn't have done?"
Tang Ning looked at Princess Cheng in astonishment, but after a moment she was confused again, yes, her aunt's father was the late Taifu, how could he really raise a daughter who had no success at all.
"Aunt, Song Shulan, she may not be my father's daughter."
"What did you say?" Princess Cheng's eyes widened.
Tang Ning pursed her lips: "When the third uncle brought Song Shulan back to the house, he sent her directly to the big room. In those two days, the eldest aunt and uncle had a big quarrel, and even the grandmother was angry with Song Shulan. She is extremely disgusted and looks like she is unwilling to leave people in the Song family."
"Song Jinxiu was not in the mansion at the time, and my eldest aunt didn't show up for several days. I vaguely heard people in the mansion say that she was sick, and even if I wanted to visit, she was blocked from the door."
"A few days later, my third uncle suddenly sent Song Shulan to me and told me that she was a romantic debt left by my father while he was away from home, and that Song Shulan's mother was raised by his father when he was young."
