Chapter 210 Something strange
“What shortcoming?” 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 buy it again. "Lantern Festival Tournament."
Shangguan Jin sighed and said, "Well, the housing and land prices in Luojing City have really risen rapidly in recent years. I bought a house in Sishunfang five years ago. It only took less than four hundred taels of silver. I didn't expect it to have increased to more than six hundred 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 are talking about before," Gu Xu smiled and interrupted her, "But don't forget, the 'Shenji Camp' will be launched in a few months. It's about to start. By then, we will probably be either working hard in the camp or running around doing tasks - the house in the capital will most likely become a decoration.
"Like us. It is not easy to make money as a worker. In this case, it is even more important to spend your money wisely. In terms of food, clothing, housing and transportation, we should be a little frugal, put more money and energy into self-improvement, and work hard to realize the great cause of killing ghosts in the Exorcism Department. ”
Shangguan Jin couldn’t think of how to respond for a moment.
She obviously didn’t expect that someone could say “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, "the same area, It’s two hundred and fifty taels cheaper.”
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A moment later, the carriage arrived at Zhengpingfang, located in the south of Luojing City.
At this time the sun has 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, with Gu Xu and Shi Xiaohan following her.
The three of them walked into an alley, turned a corner, and then stopped in front of a black door.
Because 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 The "Golden Pillar Gate" only dared to build a smaller "Manzi Gate" without any decoration on the door.
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 Dahuang was still under the rule of 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..."
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"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 build them. Processing. They are even more valuable than the rosewood furniture commonly seen in palaces. The wood is extremely stable and will not deform, crack, or bend regardless of 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..."
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The businessman described every valuable item in the house for a long time.
It wasn’t until they had gone around the entire courtyard that the merchant took a break, and then with a very enthusiastic smile on his face, he said to Gu Xu: "Master Gu, we only need three hundred and fifty taels. Silver, everything in this house belongs to you. You can't find such affordable prices elsewhere in Luojing City."
Gu Xu looked around quietly 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 faint 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. I won’t be using this house anymore, so it’s better to put it down as soon as possible. Sell it and use the money to buy 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 is a violation of Daqi law?"
"But..."
"There is no 'but', Yang "Sir," Gu Xu slowed down and said seriously, "your eyes have given you away. If you want me to let you go, please tell me the truth as soon as possible."
Businessman Yang Changfushen. After taking a breath and pondering for a long time, he finally said with a stumble: "Mr. Gu, this... this is because I have been particularly unlucky recently, always encountering all kinds of troubles... and then I paid to find someone. Fortune teller, he said there was something wrong with my home's feng shui, which affected my fortune..."
In the following period, Yang Changfu always slipped on the steps and forgot to bring his keys when he went out every now and then. , accidentally sending a letter home to the wrong address, having two banknotes stolen when I went to the market, having bird droppings on my head while walking on the street, having several expensive porcelain bowls broken by a servant, and business becoming increasingly deserted for no reason. After waiting for the unfortunate incident, he confided it to Gu Xu.
"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 taken pregnancy very seriously. "
Yes, why didn't I think of reporting the situation to the Exorcism Division?
Businessman Yang Changfu lowered his head, feeling at a loss in his mind.
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