When Huan Niang saw Mr. Xia sobbing, she felt a little unbearable that Mr. Xia was punishing him like this. She couldn't say it was too much, but she was indeed a bit of a bully. No matter how much she said that he was just a woman; although Mr. Xia, who was disguised as a man, was unreasonable and unruly in the inn yesterday.
I scolded the young master, but that was not really a big deal.
Thinking of this, Huan Niang tugged at the corner of Su Jin's clothes and said, "Young master, I have a way to resolve the dispute between the two families."
Su Jin said: "We'll talk about it later. Now we have to quickly find an inn to settle down in. We can't afford to live in a house worth fifty dollars a month. Your young master has two small coins, but he can't afford to waste it like this. If he has too much money, why don't he help you and my wife?"
Sui'er is going to make a few pairs of earrings and make a few bracelets."
Huan Niang blushed when she heard the intimacy in Su Jin's words and said, "Young master is going to school tomorrow. If you can settle down, why not? Fifty years a month. I'm afraid Master Xia just said it casually."
In the end, both families will have to stay in an inn, so why bother?"
After hearing what she said was reasonable, everyone looked at her and expected her to tell her the solution; Mr. Xia also stopped crying and stared at Huan Niang with two watery tearful eyes.
Su Jin thought about it and thought about it, he still wanted to complain about the inn. But the problem was not solved, so it was better to listen to Huan Niang's opinion, so he said: "You can tell me."
Huan Niang took two steps forward and said to Mr. Xia Yifu: "Mr. Xia, my son didn't mean to mess with you. We all came from afar. All we need is a place to stay. Now it's time to leave."
I might not be able to find it in time, and I'm afraid it will delay tomorrow's admission to school. The slave family boldly proposed a solution. Mr. Xia and my master have considered it. If they agree, it's best. If they don't agree, don't blame the slave family for being talkative."
Su Jinxin said: This little lady doesn't like to talk much, but when she speaks, she is very organized and clear-minded. She even suggests being modest and can't refuse.
Mr. Xia nodded and said, "I have no enmity with your young master. It was just a few quarrels yesterday. This young lady said that I would like to hear the details."
Su Jin smiled slightly and said: "What Mr. Xia said to us was just a few words and it was not a life-and-death enemy. It's not a big deal. I accept Mr. Xia's apology."
Mr. Xia felt depressed: "Who apologized to you? How could such a lazy person with such a thick skin as a city wall actually take the initiative to step down for himself?" At that moment, he frowned slightly and was about to retort.
Seeing that the two of them were about to quarrel again, Huan Niang quickly said: "It is a great thing for the two young masters to get back together. From now on, they will be classmates in the same academy. If you look up and look down, why bother to turn your head against each other? Mr. Xia is generous and my son is benevolent and righteous. Forget it."
How about we uncover it and listen to the slave family tell us how to solve this house?"
Huan Niang coaxed Mr. Xia and Su Jin so much that she felt embarrassed to say anything.
Huan Niang rarely spoke in front of so many people. She was a little nervous. She opened her mouth and took a few breaths. Then she pointed at the house and said: "You two young masters, look at how big this house is. There are more than a dozen rooms in the east and west wings plus the main hall and two courtyards."
Each of our families only has seven or eight people living here, and it’s too spacious. I guess at least half of the house must be vacant. Wouldn’t it be a waste?”
"What do you mean, little lady?" Mr. Xia hesitated.
"The slave family means that this house is so big that it is more than enough for our two families to live in a house across the east and west courtyards without disturbing the river water, so that we can all settle down without having to find another place to live; and the house is adjacent to the South City Gate. It is said that the two young masters are here.
The academy is outside the south gate and is close to the shore of the South Lake. Isn't it convenient for both families?"
"No! Absolutely not!" Before Mr. Xia could say anything, the maid over there expressed her position first. They all understood that Mr. Xia was a female. How could he live with a strange man? If something happened, they would be in trouble.
The guy who eats must be chopped down by Mr. Xia; Mr. Xia will not give you any chance to defend himself.
Mr. Xia lowered his head thoughtfully and remained silent. Su Jin was the first to express his opinion: "I agree. I raise my hands and feet to agree. This way I don't need to look for a house outside the Dongtou Inn. I will go to school tomorrow. Who can be patient?"
I have to worry about this every day; in addition, sharing this house will save us two snipe and clam fights. The landlord, Zheng Daguan, is a fisherman who makes money. I hate this kind of people in my life. A shabby house wants such a high price. I despise it so much.
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On the side, Officer Zheng was lying down and was shot. He was feeling depressed: Who the hell raised the price? I didn’t even say a word about the commotion at your house, okay? You raised the price for me yourself, why can’t you refuse? I’m a street person.
Are you a fool?
Mr. Xia was already deeply impressed by Su Jin's shamelessness. After listening to his words, he just thought he was more shameless, so there was nothing objectionable about him; besides, what he said was reasonable. He was about to enter school tomorrow and there was no place.
It's really heartbreaking to live here.
A place like an inn is definitely not suitable for a one-night or two-night stay where you can stay all day long, not to mention the money. Just having different people coming and going every day is not a place for a scholar. Who can guarantee that you can stay in another house?
Finding a suitable house in Nancheng would be useless if Nancheng couldn't find a house in the east, west, and north cities. It would take two hours just to rush to the academy early. The streets were bustling with people, and my horse-drawn carriage was not much faster than an ox-cart.
Thinking of this, Mr. Xia gritted his teeth and raised his head and said, "I agree."
"Sir, you..."
"Master, you have to think clearly..."
The accompanying maids all expressed their surprise. Su Jin thought to himself, "It's not like a tiger ate your young master. Why should I be so careful?"
"I have a condition. If your young master agrees, we will rent this house together. Otherwise, we will give up." Mr. Xia was unwilling to compromise so easily if he wanted to find some scene to go back to.
"Young master," said Huan Niang.
"First, I live in six rooms on the east and west side of the east and west wing. You guys live in eight rooms on the west side. No one is allowed to cross the boundary without permission. If someone crosses the boundary without permission, it will be treated as a trespassing into a private house and will be beaten to death. It does not matter whether it is a servant or a master."
"Of course, even though we live in the same house, there are no intruders or thefts in the wells and rivers. We just follow the official laws of the Song Dynasty." There is no doubt that Huan Niang can make the decision without any indication, not to mention that Su Jin is nodding frequently at the side.
Su Jinxin said: You are more afraid of me than I am, but I carry hundreds of taels of gold ingots and thousands of dollars with me.
"Secondly, the main hall and the small garden at the back belong to me and are shared with the compound. What do you think?"
Before Huan Niang answered, Su Jin quit: "Why? There are so many of us in the main hall and there is no room for us to have people to come and go. Where do you want me to receive guests? Is it possible to set up an outdoor table in the yard? I can use the small garden at the back.
We are also required to read books every morning while listening to the singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers and morning dew. Why should the book be used by you but not by me? No, no, no."
Mr. Xia said: "If you come to receive me, no one will welcome me? If you are a book-sitter, why don't you read? If you love me, you will fail."
"Pull him down! Pull him down!" Su Jin waved his hand.
Seeing these two people falling out like fighting cocks, everyone was sweating wildly. Huan Niang coughed softly and said: "Two young masters, please don't fight. It's a public garden and the main hall. We go there very rarely. We shouldn't disturb each other. Just say hello to each other in advance."
Isn't there a side hall for the sake of not disturbing the other party? When guests come, they can also meet in the side hall, so it's not a big deal."
Su Jin and Mr. Xia were both silent. They seemed to agree with Huan Niang's words. Huan Niang smiled and said, "Does Mr. Xia still have a third chapter of the agreement?"
Mr. Xia raised his head and thought for a long time and said, "I can't remember it for the moment. I'll tell you when I remember it."
Huan Niang nodded and looked at Su Jin. Su Jin said, "If you don't remember, I have something to say."
Mr. Xia gouged out his eyes and roared angrily; Su Jin chuckled and said: "I have only one thing for you to ask Mr. Xia next time you whisper, don't do it in the yard or in a public place in public, otherwise I will
If I accidentally pass by, I will be unjustly accused of eavesdropping. I am an aboveboard gentleman, but I cannot bear this crime."
"You..." Mr. Xia was about to run away again.
"Okay, okay, there's nothing else to do, move things and clean the house..." Su Jin gave the order with a wave of his hand, not caring about Mr. Xia who was about to run away.
Everyone agreed and immediately rushed to the door to unload the things from the mule cart. Mr. Xia's eyes changed several times and he finally suppressed his anger and scolded the stunned people around him: "You are not moving anything yet? I want me... Young Master, can you do it?"
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The group of people then rushed towards their carriage.
Zheng Daguan was surprised to see the two families discussing matters on their own, even the landlord himself couldn't intervene and said, "Oh, alas, you two young masters haven't negotiated the rent yet, why are you moving things in?"
Su Jin carried a stool and walked inside without looking back: "My family will give you three guan and you can earn six guan a month for your own pleasure."
Zheng Daguan Renyu cried without tears: "It was agreed that it would be fifty guan."
"Why don't you go and rob?" Mr. Xia was furious: "For fifty dollars a month, do you believe that I will go to the government to sue you for blackmailing people's money?"
Officer Zheng shrank and lowered his head, thinking: What the hell is going on? I am the landlord, why am I being treated like a waiter?
Aunt Zhao tugged at the corner of his clothes and said, "Don't tell me. It's not bad. For six dollars, you can rent two apartments outside your house. Don't be dissatisfied."
Official Zheng thought about it and said with a sad face: "Who will establish the evidence? When will it be established?"
Su Jin pointed to the big table in the hall and said, "Go and write it in triplicate. We'll sign and pay immediately. Don't bother us."
Official Zheng had no choice but to lie on the table and write the contract one by one.dd