Living in the capital is not easy. No matter which dynasty or generation the capital of a country is located, the ecology is the most complex. In terms of purpose, Ning Yi led the people to the north this time. He first had to prepare for Su Tan'er's arrival and buy a house.
, inspecting the location of the store, investigating the layout of the capital, and the ecology of the restaurant, whether it is the Su family or the Yunzhu side, there must be a rough arrangement, and all of this must be done in ten days or at most half a month.
During the time, it was indeed a bit rushed.
In the past, the Su family could only have some small connections in the capital. To be able to become a big cloth merchant, every household had some secrets. The Su family was best at two kinds of cloth. Every year, they would send a little to the capital for consignment. I met some shopkeepers, but they also
That's it. If you come over for tourism, people will naturally welcome you, and maybe even welcome you back. If you come over to do business and grab jobs, that's another matter. The purchase of raw materials, where to open the workshop, how to hire people, short-term
It was not easy for me to figure it out. If it weren't for the fact that the separation of the family was inevitable, Su Yu would not want his granddaughter and son-in-law to face such a destitute situation.
After the separation, the Su family gave Su Tan'er the most, probably a lot of money. As for the workshops, shops, and technical capabilities of the Su family in the north of the Yangtze River, they were still far away from Bianliang.
.As for silver in Bianliang, after it reaches a certain level, it doesn’t mean much.
This is the most developed era of commerce in the history of this land. The status of businessmen has been improved, the wealth has been hoarded, and the gap between the rich and the poor has reached an extremely alarming level. But under the feudal system, all this will not happen
This is a huge shock to people, because wealth does not necessarily mean unlimited resources. Power is the most real thing in this era. An official worth tens of thousands of taels will not envy a businessman worth millions of taels, no matter from the perspective of
In terms of the resources that can be obtained, the enjoyment that can be obtained, the respect that can be obtained, etc., the former has the upper hand.
This is especially true in the capital, where it is not surprising that people with money do not get respect. Of course, things will become different if there is a background.
"...The place is not big, but in terms of elegance, it is pretty good. There are only four courtyards, and the main hall is quite spacious. It's just that I haven't cleaned it for a while, so I just need to tidy it up... Next to it is the guest living room, and behind it is the main living room.
, the kitchen, and the servants’ quarters are all over there... The tree in the main hall is nice, I like it very much, the yellow leaves are falling in autumn, and the atmosphere is very good... There is a lotus pond in the yard of the main room, which is opened slightly every year
After clearing the mud, the flowers have bloomed..."
On the third day after arriving in Bianliang, Monk Jueming found a place for Ning Yi and the others. It was not far from the big shopping street with the most shops in Bianliang City at that time, but this area was located in the transition zone.
The local environment is quite quiet and suitable for living. It consists of four courtyards and is adjacent to the river. There are several trees in the main hall. The largest locust tree is probably hundreds of years old. Its green crown gives people a sense of intimacy without being overwhelming.
Mess with the formality of the main hall.
There are some large and small garden buildings in each yard. They seem to have been carefully arranged, but what stands out is not the ornamental value but the atmosphere of the living environment. In the backyard, there is a lotus pond with pavilions, rocks, lotus leaves and fields. The lotus flowers have already bloomed.
, there is indeed a refreshing atmosphere in the summer light. And you can imagine what kind of lazy atmosphere there will be in autumn when the leaves in the courtyard gradually turn yellow and slowly fall.
These gardens, presumably, were created by masters. Each season and each weather condition has its own connotations, and they are not outstanding, but allow people to blend in better. Even if Ning Yi does not have much research in this area, he can still see it.
bring out its benefits.
"There is a river outside, and there is running water around, so it won't be too hot in summer... The one next door works at Dali Temple, but I heard the people are OK..."
This monk Jueming had a handsome face and was wearing a white robe with wide sleeves. He stood under the eaves and introduced him casually to Ning Yi and others. It had been three days since he came here. After the first conversation, Ning Yi roughly understood his background.
Originally named Zhou Changfu, with the courtesy name Shaoqin, he was a prince of royal lineage. He became famous in Beijing when he was young, and eventually became a monk. He practiced worldly Zen and worshiped his master but did not enter the monastery. He made extensive friends in the capital and participated in various
He made friends through poetry and interacted with various people, but he kept strict rules.
It is said that he was a famous romantic talent when he was young. After he became a monk, many brothel girls still admired him. However, after he became a monk, he stopped being close to women and did not drink or eat. He would attend upper-class gatherings, and finally
He also traveled among the lower classes, distributing grains, giving porridge, and practicing medicine to save people in winter. It is said that some people even saw him sucking out pus and blood from the wounds of half-dead beggars in an emergency. Ning Yi thought that he might be an ideal at first.
However, when he was forty years old, there were not many sharp things in this monk. He was just like a round stone that had been washed by the river for many years, round and translucent. He belonged to the kind that is best to be with and the most
He is a person who is not easy to get along with, but his tone of voice is not high-pitched, but he still has a cheerful and free feeling.
This time, along with those who came to view the house, Ning Yi included Xiaochan, Yunzhu, Jin'er, Su Wenyu and Su Yanping, and over there were Jueming, Cheng Zhouhai, Qin Shaoyu, Wenren Buer and the three members of the Qi family.
Brothers. Along the way, although the three brothers of the Qi family are well-known subordinates, they also get along well with Su Wenyu and Su Yanping. They walked around in admiration. Although Qin Shaoyu was arranged by Qin Siyuan, Cheng Zhou
Monk Hai and Jueming were there, and he didn't have much to say. Xiaochan and Jin'er were looking around. Yunzhu was following Ning Yi at a distance, but was pulled away by Jin'er soon after.
——She and Jin'er actually won't live here.
The intention to buy this yard was immediately finalized. The things were good and money was not a problem. From Cheng Zhouhai's words, Ning Yi also heard that this yard might have been the property of the county prince's palace before. Monk Jueming was born after his parents passed away.
For those who later became a monk, part of their family property was given to their relatives, part was taken back to the court, and part was used by him to help the poor. The yard should be scattered here and there, half sold and half given away, but it is also a symbol of identity and relationship, occupying an area of
This is cheap and will save you a lot of trouble in the future.
Several people didn't care about this advantage. After the negotiation was completed, they took a look. Although Cheng Zhouhai also asked about other things, Ning Yi was not a character who blindly took advantage of others.
These things don't always bother the bosses working in the Secret Investigation Department. After a while, the topic turned to poetry and prose, and the atmosphere was high. For example, in various poetry gatherings recently, the most popular one was Yu.
Shao Yuan's "Wang Dao Fu".
"Li Heng has finally arrived in the capital. You have to visit such places, right? Shao Yu should be very good at making arrangements in this regard."
After all, the Qin family is the owner. It was difficult for several people to talk to each other and Qin Shaoyu could not be completely ignored, so they had to find some topics to bring him in. Qin Shaoyu seemed to have a simple personality, but he was a little embarrassed: "Actually... I am not very good at poetry, but
If I am going to this kind of poetry gathering in the near future, I have already inquired about it. My uncle said that I want to entertain Mr. Ning well..."
Ning Yi had no ill feelings toward such young people who had just come into contact with the complex world. He laughed and expressed his gratitude: "However, I am not very interested in these poetry societies. On the contrary, I am interested in the most famous buildings in Bianliang.
I wanted to go in and take a look for a few days.”
"Oh?" Cheng Zhouhai said with a smile, "Liheng just wants to take a look?"
"Just to see, um... Brother Cheng knows, mainly because of the restaurant. Yunzhu's Bamboo Ji is going to open in the capital. What is the best place in the capital like? I still hope to see it with my own eyes.
, I have an idea, of course, I am not planning to compete with them for business in the future... Also, there is a friend over there at Fanlou who may want to visit."
Hearing him talk about Fanlou, Monk Jueming smiled and said, "It must be that Shishi girl. I heard people say that she and Li Heng have known each other for a long time. I'm afraid they have to go and meet her."
Ning Yi smiled and nodded. Naturally, this kind of contact for the sake of past friendship should not be made public. At most, when Master Li was free, he would call the other people to sit down. Ning Yi just agreed to the other party.
, and wanted to go to Fanlou to have a look. As for whether other "childhood friends" had any deep friendship with him, he had no idea.
After chatting for a while, they had lunch together outside at noon. Cheng Zhouhai and Wen Renbuer were going back to the Prime Minister's Mansion, so Jueming said goodbye. In the afternoon, Qin Shaoyu took Ning Yi and others to select various furniture and daily items.
Keep picking until sunset.
After all, the house has been selected, and there is no shortage of money here. Ning Yi also regards this matter as accompanying everyone to go shopping and see the scenery of Bianliang, so the selection is not just a few pieces of furniture. Several people walked from the street
Along the way, Jin'er took Yunzhu with her, and Xiaochan went in and out of various shops. She might not be like this normally. If it was just her and Yunzhu, or one or two servants, as a girl, it would be
It’s not a good idea to go shopping in a store too exaggeratedly, but today Ning Yi and others are following her. For her, it can be regarded as her husband’s family accompanying her out to buy things. It feels different to have a shield behind her.
The furniture I was interested in before was just made an appointment with the shop owner to deliver. As for some small items that I bought temporarily, including food, drink, fruit preserves, etc., I let two servants take them. Later, there were also some small items.
Interlude, when Jin'er happily bought some clothes that she liked, one of the servants who had free hands was sent away to do other things. Ning Yi and Qin Shaoyu were looking at things in the nearby shop, and Su Wenyu came over to replace them.
She paid the money and then carried the package for her, but she couldn't refuse.
This kind of little thing happened several times inadvertently in different ways. Su Wenyu became a little bolder and tried to say a few words to her, but Jin'er was not too rejected. Her answer, in response to
They are all quite polite, which is very different from the quarrel with Ning Yi. I think it is also the appearance of a truly cultivated lady at this time.
As the sun set, everyone was not far from the Wenhui Building. On the way back from a walk, they heard a burst of laughter from in front of them as they passed through a relatively remote alleyway.
"Little~mi~mi! Guliang, have you seen my little~mi~mi? Hahahaha... it's a golden monkey, I'm looking for my little golden monkey... it's so tall... so big, very
It's cute...but now it's gone. Guliang, you are wearing a skirt, can you show me..."
Chapter completed!