Chapter 508: The soft and bullying sister-in-law VS the sinister brother-in-law who was borrowed 58
As he walked, he asked the people on the roadside about the situation in the capital.
Most of the people living in the East District are wealthy merchants. The important commercial trading areas of the capital, business houses, and bosses are basically gathered here.
The southern district is mostly populated by wealthy people and minor court officials.
The west area is where the imperial city is located, including the government offices, yamen, royal residences, duke's residences, marquis residences, and the residences of officials and ministers of third rank or above.
Therefore, it is known as "Xigui".
The North District of the capital is a mixed bag, with servants from the noble mansions of major officials and ordinary people at the bottom, sneaking and abducting, and people from all walks of life.
The criss-crossing back alleys, scattered houses, and hustle and bustle are completely another side of the bustling scene.
After learning about the living environment in the North District, Chen Mufeng shook his head slightly. Even if he had limited money, he would not choose to live here.
Don't tell me whether you can bear it, not even with Yao'er's big belly.
After some thought, I decided that the southern area was the most suitable.
Most of the people living there are petty officials and people from well-off families in the capital. Although the houses there are definitely more expensive, the living environment is better.
This is the most important thing.
After Chen Mufeng found out the information he wanted, he also asked about the location of a dental shop with a good reputation. Following the direction pointed by passers-by, he quickly went there.
There is an eye-catching gold-lettered signboard hanging at the door, which reads "Shunyi Yaxing" in large characters.
There is also a couplet.
The first line is: "Business is booming all over the world", the second line is "Business is prosperous and reaches Sanjiang", and the horizontal line is "Integrity is the basis"
He smiled faintly and said to himself: This dental shop is quite good at doing business.
Before entering, you can hear the bustle and noise coming from inside. It is obvious that business is very prosperous.
He straightened his clothes and walked in.
People are coming and going in the dental shop, and the dental staff are chatting enthusiastically with customers, or are busy doing something else.
A clerk saw him with sharp eyes and came up to him with a smile on his face, "Hey, young master, you look so magnanimous. You must have a big business to do. I wonder how I can help?" < br>
Chen Mufeng nodded slightly, "I want to rent a house in the South District. It needs a quieter environment and preferably a small yard where my wife and children can live comfortably. I wonder if you have a suitable one here?"
When the guy heard that it was the South District, his eyes suddenly lit up, "Yes, yes, the South District is a good area in the capital, with beautiful environment and convenient transportation. If you want to rent a house, I will recommend a few places to you, which will definitely satisfy you. ”
After saying that, the clerk took a brochure and turned to the South District housing listings page.
Chen Mufeng took a closer look and found that the location of each house, the structure of the house, the rental price and other information were recorded on it.
I can't help but admire the professionalism of the dental clinic.
The clerk flipped through a few pages and asked: "Sir, how big a yard do you want for how many people you live in?"
Chen Mufeng thought for a moment and then said: "A house with two entrances is enough."
The clerk understood it as soon as he heard it, and immediately searched it carefully in the booklet.
Then, he pointed to the introduction of one of the houses and said: "Sir, take a look at this place. I think it meets your requirements. This house is located in a more prosperous area in the southern district, and the people living nearby are all well-off families in the capital. The common people have a courtyard with two entrances. There is a small open space in front where you can grow flowers and vegetables. There is also a clump of green bamboo on the side. The environment is quiet and very suitable for living. ”
Chen Mufeng was quite satisfied after hearing this, and asked about the structure of the house and the rental price.
The monthly rent is 5 taels, it can be rented long-term or short-term, and the lighting is good.
Five taels of silver is almost the villagers' annual income in Quanshui Village. This price is very expensive.
But this is the capital, so there is no comparison.
He weighed it in his mind, but did not agree immediately. He only asked the waiter to take him over to have a look at the yard.
The waiter’s words are ridiculous, but if you don’t see it with your own eyes, you won’t know for sure.
When the clerk heard that he wanted to see the house, he smiled brightly. If he wanted to see it, it meant he wanted to rent it.
Afterwards, I hurriedly took him over to see the house. It was not far from here, just across a few streets.
Along the way, the guy kept introducing the conveniences around the house.
There is a market nearby, which is very convenient for buying daily necessities. It is also not far from some famous medical centers. If someone at home is unwell, they can seek medical treatment in time.
Chen Mufeng heard that there was a famous medical clinic nearby, and he thought that Yao'er was pregnant and would give birth in a few months. It would be very convenient to live here.
When we arrived at the entrance of the house, we saw that it was indeed a magnificent place.
There is a tall gatehouse, exquisite brick carvings, a spacious courtyard, and indeed there is an open space and a clump of green bamboo, lush and green, with rustling bamboo leaves.
The environment is quiet, orderly and full of life.
Chen Mufeng nodded secretly. Although the price was a bit expensive, this house was indeed good.
"Master, what do you think? Is this house still to your liking?"
The guy looked at him expectantly and asked.
Chen Mufeng smiled slightly and said, "Very good, this is it. Let's rent it for one year. Please go through the formalities."
"Okay."
The waiter responded and took him back to Shunyi Yahang.
Chen Mufeng paid the deposit and one year's rent.
The clerk also handed him the keys and rental documents. By the time all the formalities were completed, it was already evening.
When he returned to Wangyue Tower Inn, Yu Yao had already woken up and had eaten. Perhaps because she had had enough rest, her complexion looked much better.
But Chen Mufeng breathed a sigh of relief.
"But you went to look at houses? How about it? Did you find the right one?"
Yu Yao saw him coming back, greeted him with a smile, and asked with a low smile.
She fell asleep when Chen Mufeng left. When she woke up and saw no one, she made a guess in her mind and knew what he was doing.
He nodded with a smile, waved the key in his hand in front of her eyes, walked over and said, "Well, we've rented it. It's in the South District. The environment is very good. It's also close to a famous hospital. I'll wait for you to give birth." It’s much more convenient now.”
"Really, that's great. It just so happens that it's okay right now. You can take me there to have a look, and take a walk along the way to see the bustling capital city at night."
Yu Yao laughed when she heard it and couldn't wait to go over and have a look.
Mainly because I was bored staying in the inn and had nothing to do.
Chen Mufeng glanced at the sky outside. Although it was already evening, it seemed more lively.
He nodded slightly, but did not refuse, "Okay, it is also time for dinner. Let's try the special snacks in the capital first, and after we finish eating, we will go to see the house."
Yu Yao smiled and nodded, and the two quickly left Wangyue Tower.
In the evening in the capital, the lights are bright and the streets on both sides are bustling with activity.
The shouts of vendors, the chatter of pedestrians, and the sound of silk and bamboo not far away form a vivid night view of the capital.
The two of them walked among the lively crowd, and Yu Yao suddenly returned to the scene in the previous plane where she was out playing with the Dog Emperor.
Chen Mufeng noticed that she was a little absent-minded, and he was confused and asked: "Yao'er, what are you thinking about?"
Yu Yao came back to her senses instantly and shook her head slightly, "It's nothing. I just feel that this capital is worthy of being at the feet of the emperor. It is very prosperous."
Chen Mufeng had no doubts at all, he just smiled and nodded, "The emperor's feet are prosperous, but I don't know if we can stay here in the future."
Although he had confidence in himself, there were so many students in the world and the capital city was in a state of crouching tigers, hidden dragons. He was really unsure whether he would be able to pass the exam next spring.
Having seen the prosperity of the capital, he himself was not willing to go back to Quanshui Village, not to mention whether he would wrong Yao'er.
After hearing what he said, Yu Yao knew that he was worried about next year's spring. She looked sideways at him, held his hand tightly, and comforted him: "Don't worry, there is still half a year until next year's spring. During this time, you should study hard and be determined next year." Able to get good grades.”
According to her past memories, generally only the top, second, third, and top three candidates among the first-class Jinshi can stay in the capital and enter the Hanlin Academy.
If you are a second- or third-class Jinshi, unless your family has a very strong background and has connections in the court, you will basically be assigned to serve as a local official.
Moreover, the officialdom is very complicated. Even if Chen Mufeng is extremely talented and knowledgeable, he does not have that kind of network. It is not easy to gain a foothold in the capital and find a good future.
She has seen a lot of the dark side of officialdom, and she has also seen those playboys who rely on family power to rise to great heights. They obviously have no real talent, but they can occupy high positions.
However, the truly talented students from poor families are often excluded and depressed.
Although Chen Mufeng is the male protagonist and has extraordinary luck, there is no guarantee that he will encounter this.
But at this moment, Yu Yao could only try to comfort him, say some words of encouragement, and try to keep him from feeling any pressure.
Chen Mufeng didn't know what she was thinking. Hearing her words of comfort, he just nodded in response and turned to talk about other things. He didn't want Yao'er to worry, he just had to bear it alone.
The two of them walked and chatted, and soon came to a snack street.
The street was filled with the aroma of various foods, arousing their appetite.
"Huh? What is this?"
Chen Mufeng pointed to the golden snacks on a stall and asked the stall owner curiously.
Without waiting for the stall owner to answer, Yu Yao smiled and said: "This is fried cake, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet and delicious."
Chen Mufeng looked at her for a moment and asked doubtfully: "Yao'er, how do you know? Have you eaten it before?"
Her expression froze, and she almost revealed her secret, and said casually: "When you went out in the afternoon, I saw someone eating this at the inn, so I went over and asked."
Chen Mufeng didn't have any doubts, so he bought two portions of fried cakes and then handed one to her.
Yu Yao took the fried cake and took a bite, but frowned slightly. The taste of this fried cake was much different from the fried cake she had eaten in her previous life.
Maybe it's because the planes are different and the methods are different.
But she still prefers to eat the fried cakes from the plane in her previous life. They are crispy and fragrant, and she can eat several of them every time.
Chen Mufeng saw her frowning, "What's wrong? Doesn't this fried cake taste good?"
She came back to her senses, smiled and shook her head, "No, I just accidentally burned my tongue when I took that bite. It's fine now."
The two of them didn't stand here all the time. They left quickly and ate while walking. Although it didn't look very impressive, it was quite pleasant.
Either because there were too many people or because she didn't pay attention, she bumped into a blue-robed nobleman who was walking towards her.
"Ouch,"
The fried cake in Yu Yao's hand almost flew out. Fortunately, Chen Mufeng had quick eyesight and quick hands to help her, "Yao'er, are you okay?"
She shook her head slightly to indicate that she was fine.
Looking up, he saw that the person who bumped into him was a young man with handsome features, luxurious clothes and extraordinary bearing. At a glance, he could tell that he was either rich or noble.
When Jamel Xiao saw that he bumped into someone, he apologized hurriedly: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, madam, I was walking too fast and didn't pay attention."
Yu Yao saw that the other party had an extraordinary status and did not dare to offend him. She was fine anyway.
She smiled slightly, shook her head and said: "It's okay, the young master is also careless."
Chen Mufeng, however, was not so talkative, and frowned slightly: "My wife is pregnant, and the young master should be more careful when walking."
When Xiao Jamyan heard this, he noticed Yu Yao's belly, and his expression froze, fearing that the collision just now might knock out the lady's belly.
He looked guilty, "It turns out she is a pregnant lady. I'm really sorry. How about I send someone to take this lady to the hospital for a checkup?"
Yu Yao was just about to say no, when she saw a man who looked like a follower chasing after them. Without saying a word, he scolded the two of them.
"What's the matter with you? Don't you have eyes when you walk? Do you know who our young master is? If there is a bad guy, ten of your heads won't be enough to chop him off."
After the attendant finished speaking, he looked at Xiao Jingyan worriedly, "Three Emperors."
Before the attendant could continue speaking, Jamel Xiao glared at him sharply, his eyes full of warning.
The attendant was stared at by this sharp gaze, frightened out of his wits, and quickly changed his words, "Third Young Master, are you okay? Does it matter?"
Jamel Xiao didn't seem to hear the entourage's words, and just glanced at him lightly.
Then he turned to look at Yu Yao and Chen Mufeng, his tone full of apology, "This madam, this brother, I am really sorry. It was my lax discipline that allowed him to rush into you two."
Yu Yao had just heard the word "Three Emperors" blurted out by the entourage. Although she didn't finish the sentence, she guessed that it should be the third prince.
Then the identity of this young master was about to be revealed, and of course she would not dare to offend the emperor's son.
She shook her head slightly to show that she didn't mind.
Chen Mufeng was still a little unhappy. Even though he knew that the other party was an extraordinary person, he did not change his attitude.
He only glanced at the entourage coldly, and then said to Jamel Xiao: "Since the young master has apologized, we will not pursue it further. We just hope that the young master can take good care of his servants in the future to avoid bumping into others."
After saying that, he took Yu Yao's hand and prepared to leave.
Xiao Jingyan suddenly stopped them, "Wait a minute, this lady is pregnant. I won't worry until you see what happens. Otherwise, I will send someone to take you to the hospital to make sure you are okay."
He didn't have to do this, he was just afraid that someone would see him, and his brothers would take a copy of him in the court.
If he said that he was domineering, bumped into pregnant women on the street, and just ignored him, then his father would definitely give him a scolding, which would also have a bad impact on him.
His brothers were worried about not being able to catch their pigtails. With so many people on the street, someone might hear the news in the blink of an eye.
Chen Mufeng and Yu Yao looked at each other and saw that his attitude was sincere, so they did not refuse.
At the hospital, after careful examination, it was confirmed that Yu Yao and the child in her belly were fine.
Jamel Xiao breathed a sigh of relief. When he heard that she was pregnant with twins, he looked at her several times in surprise.
Then, he looked at Chen Mufeng with envy, "This brother, you are really lucky. Twins are rare. Congratulations."
With that said, he took out a banknote with a face value of one thousand taels and handed it over as compensation, "This is my idea. Buy some supplements for my wife."
Chen Mufeng didn't know what he was thinking, but his eyebrows skipped a beat when he saw it was a bank note with a denomination of one thousand taels.
Sure enough, he is worthy of being a member of the royal family, and he is generous in his actions.
Although she was a little moved, she didn't reach out to take it, and was about to refuse.
The bank note was taken away by Yu Yao next to her. She smiled and said: "Young Master is generous, I will accept this bank note. Thank you very much."
Jamel Xiao felt relieved when he saw her accepting the banknote.
In this way, even if this matter spreads, no one will say that he bullied the people. Instead, they will praise him for being generous and considerate of the people.
Chen Mufeng looked at Yu Yao with a doting and helpless expression.
But he didn't say anything.
"Since Madam has accepted the bank note, it's no big deal, so we'll leave first."
He cupped his hands, took Yu Yao and left.
Jamel Xiao nodded slightly, but did not stop him. Only after the people left, he asked the followers behind him to check the details of these two people.
The attendant responded respectfully, and then sent someone to investigate.
Here, after Chen Mufeng and Yu Yao left the hospital, they went straight to the house they rented in the South District,
The two were walking on the road, thinking about what had just happened, and Yu Yao suddenly asked: "Mu Feng, do you know the identity of the young master just now?"
Chen Mufeng frowned slightly, "Although the attendant never told the whole story, from the words 'Three Emperors' that came out of his mouth and the demeanor of this young master, he must be the third prince. I just don't know why such a noble person appeared. They bumped into us in the market place.”
Yu Yao laughed as soon as she heard this, and didn't think there was anything strange about it. It was normal to go out of the palace to play out of boredom.
She used to do this kind of thing in those previous planes, dragging the male protagonist around the world.
Who knew she was the most noble Queen Mother or Queen? Is the man next to her an emperor or emperor?
It is difficult to express these inner thoughts.
She just smiled and said to Chen Mufeng: "Perhaps the third prince has some free time today and wants to go out for a walk and feel the urban atmosphere of the capital."
Chen Mufeng nodded slightly, but didn't say anything. This matter was just a minor incident.
Not long after, they arrived in front of the house in the South District.
Chen Mufeng took out the key and opened the courtyard door, and the two of them walked in.
The moonlight shines in the yard, illuminating the green bamboos and open space, creating a quiet and peaceful scene.
Yu Yao looked around, with a satisfied smile on her face, and said: "This house is really nice. We will live a good life here in the future, and we will have a stable home when the child is born."
It was a pity that it was rented, she actually wanted to buy it.
The one thousand taels in hand may not be enough. If a house in the capital wants to buy it in full, it will cost at least several thousand taels.
Even a good house can cost tens of thousands taels.
She does have a lot of money in her space, but it's a pity that it's not convenient to take it out.
Chen Mufeng didn't know what she was thinking, so he just nodded slightly, looked around with her, and left quickly.
The two wandered around the street for a while, and then returned to the Wangyue Tower Inn to rest.