In this regard, Ning Xiu still believes in Zhang Maoxiu very much.

The Zhang family can be described as the emperor of the soil in Jiangling, and it is easy for Zhang Maoxiu to inquire about things clearly.

Since Zhang Maoxiu said that the Jia family was eager to sell the house and return to his hometown, it must be true.

The Jia family intended to sell the house, and the servants naturally had their own thoughts.

Except for a few personal entourages who can return to Baoding Mansion with the father and son of the Jia family, most of the rest of the servants will terminate the contract on the spot and become free bodies.

The official naturally belonged to this category, and he was thinking with a sad face about walking around his teeth and registering a number, so as not to be swept away and temporarily crammed after leaving the house.

"Knock knock."

Zhang Maoxiu stepped forward and knocked on the door, and soon the door opened, and the doorman half-leaned out to take a look, and was surprised.

"Ah, Zhang Sangongzi, why are you here?"

"There are some things to discuss with Brother Jia."

"Come in, please."

The doorman immediately welcomed the two in.

Jiafu is divided into three parts: the front yard, the inner courtyard, and the back yard.

The front yard is where the head of the Jia family gathers guests, and the inner courtyard is where the family lives. The backyard is a reserve accommodation area, which is also used by female dependents.

I have to say that Jia Zhifu understands aesthetics very well, and Sanjin's house is extremely delicately arranged by him.

There are pavilions and water pavilions, rockery ponds, and a miniature garden at the end.

Ning Xiu asked with some curiosity: "Brother Mao Xiu, there is something unknown about the junior brother. Since the lord of the mansion worships the prefect of Jingzhou, he naturally has a mansion for him and his relatives to live in, so why should he buy a private residence separately? ”

"Brother Ning Xian didn't know that most of the local officials in the Ming Dynasty would buy a private residence in the local area during their term of office, so that it would be much more convenient for them to meet friends. Otherwise, everything has to go through the front of the government, and it is too private. ”

Zhang Maoxiu said vaguely, but Ning Xiu immediately understood.

There are almost no officials in the Ming Dynasty who are not greedy, not to mention that there must be fire consumption interception. Otherwise, what will you do to make up the ice to respect the charcoal and honor the Beijing officials?

Although you should be greedy, you can't eat too ugly. If you go to the back house of the yamen, it is too blatant to move money inside.

As a result, most officials buy private homes in order to transfer the dirty money from corruption.

Of course, the private house also has a role, that is, the golden house is hidden.

For example, if the prefect or the prefect sees a courtesan who wants to redeem him, he will place him in a private house.

It seems that this Jingzhou prefect Lord Jia is not a good bird, and he must be greedy.

But one thing is for sure, this dirty silver must have been transferred by the surnamed Jia, otherwise he would not be in such a hurry to sell the house.

Following the door official all the way through the courtyard and bypassing the weeping flower gate to the inner courtyard, Ning Xiu generally had an understanding of the structure of the house.

Zhang Maoxiu smiled at Ning Xiu and said, "How is it, Brother Ning Xian is still satisfied?" ”

Ning Xiu spread his hands and said, "Satisfaction is naturally satisfaction." But it depends on the meaning of the Jia family. ”

After a while, Jia Zhen, the son of Jia Zhifu, paced out, saw Zhang Maoxiu, and came over to flatter him: "Ah, why is Maoxiu here?" Jia has lost his welcome and hopes to forgive his sins. ”

This Jia Zhen was dressed in a navy blue brocade robe, which looked extremely handsome at first glance, but when he got closer, he leaked.

I saw that his face was as pale as paper, his eye sockets were deep, his eyes were blank, and he looked hollowed out by wine.

It is also understandable that the prefect's son must be fragrant and sweet in Jiangling City, and countless beauties throw themselves into their arms and sing every night, and it is not easy to raise their waists.

"What did Brother Yilin say? It's obviously Zhang who came uninvited. If there is any disturbance or offense, please forgive me. ”

It is not surprising that many people have ceremonies, these eunuchs are well versed in this, and their mouths are as if they are smeared with honey.

"Haha, please repair it quickly. Hey, who is this? ”

Jia Zhen saw that Ning Xiu's face was tight, and asked.

"Oh, this is Ning Xiu, a county student, and a friend of Zhang, so I didn't have time to introduce it to Brother Yilin."

"Oh, it turned out to be Brother Ning Xian."

Jia Zhen didn't ask much, only extended the invitation with one arm and let the two into the flower hall.

The three of them sat down separately, and their own servants served melons and fruits.

Jia Zhen was the first to speak: "Mao Xiu came here today, what is the so-called matter?" ”

Zhang Maoxiu scraped the tea powder with the tea lid, and said lightly: "I heard that Brother Yilin is going to sell the house, and it just so happens that this friend Ning intends to buy the mansion, so Zhang wants to build a bridge." ”

"Oh?"

Jia Zhen suddenly became interested.

When my father left, he had already confessed that all the money from the sale of the house belonged to him.

Although Jia Zhen is not short of money, no one will be afraid of money.

If you can sell the house for 1,800 taels, isn't it beautiful?

Jia Zhen, an ordinary tooth broker, doesn't want to see it, it's a self-surrendering identity.

He is also the son of the prefect, and it is too embarrassing to see a few brokers.

Now it's okay, the third son of the Zhang family took the initiative to match, which can be regarded as giving him enough face.

Jia Zhen pondered for a moment and said, "Since it is Mao Xiu, I will give my conscience a price." Eight hundred taels, as long as Friend Ning takes out eight hundred taels of silver, this house will be yours. ”

No way! Eight hundred taels, how dare this little bastard ask for a price?

The house bought for 500 taels will be sold for 800 taels in less than two years, why don't you grab it?

Ning Xiu will not accept this price no matter what, Lao Tzu is not stupid, being slaughtered by you like this?

"Ahem, I'm afraid I don't have to talk about this price anymore, right?"

Ning Xiu got up to leave, and Jia Zhen hurriedly said, "What is Friend Ning doing?" If you are not satisfied with the price, you can negotiate. Since you are Mao Xiu's friend, you are my Jia Zhen's friend. I can give you a friendship price. ”

Sometimes, buying a house is the same as buying groceries, you must not be soft-hearted.

Whoever is soft-hearted is the one who suffers.

After all, it is a transaction of several hundred taels, and it is inevitable to see-saw.

This is also understandable.

"Oh? I don't know what the friendship price given by Jia Gongzi is? ”

Jia Zhen gritted his teeth and said, "Seven hundred and fifty taels, how about it?" ”

Now even Zhang Maoxiu on the side can't stand it.

"That's a bit high, isn't it?"

"Ah, even Mao Xiu said that?"

Who is Zhang Maoxiu, that is the most beloved son of Zhang Gelao, the first assistant of the dynasty, and everyone with a discerning eye knows that he was trained by Zhang Gelao as a successor.

Isn't it looking for death when you come to Zhang Maoxiu?

Jia Zhen can not give Ning Xiu face, but he can't help but give Zhang Mao face.

"Or, seven hundred taels, right?"

There was silence in the room.

"Six hundred taels?"

Jia Zhen's face was pale.

Still no one answered.

"Five hundred taels?"

Jia Zhen was about to cry.

Seeing that Jia Gongzi was squeezing toothpaste, Ning Xiu couldn't help it, and simply said, "One price, three hundred and fifty taels." ”

"Huh?"

Jia Zhen almost sat down on the ground.

"Friend Ning, isn't he joking? Three hundred and fifty taels? My father bought this house for five hundred taels! The rockery and pond in the inner courtyard were all purchased and repaired by my father, and these costs alone cost three or five hundred taels, right? ”

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