Chapter 5: Zhao Mansion
Zhang Wanqing originally saw that Su Ziheng had just woken up not long ago, and the head injury had not healed, so she opened her mouth to persuade him to wait until she was better before going out.
However, Su Ziheng made up his mind, seeing that it would be the end of the month in a few days, and he still owed Wu Po more than three taels of rent to pay off, if he delayed it any longer, I am afraid that he would really be kicked out at the end of the month, and he would be embarrassed by then.
What's more, Su Ziheng is not only thinking about paying off the rent, he also wants to make more money and buy Bailu Academy back. In order to see a doctor for herself, Zhang Wanqing was desperate and sold Bailu Academy.
Since he wants to return to his old business, he must have a place where he can teach his studies, and the original White Deer Academy is one of the best choices. It just so happened that Zhang Wanqing sold Bailu Academy to the Zhao family, and this time he could come to the door and consult how many silver taels he needed to redeem Bailu Academy, and he had to make plans early.
Zhang Wanqing really couldn't resist Su Ziheng, so she had to nod and agree to his request, but she was also worried that he would go out alone, so she ordered Xiaoya to take care of him.
Su Ziheng changed into a set of round-necked large-sleeved shirts made of white muslin, which was the most common wear worn by talented students in the Great Xia Dynasty. Since the wound on his head had not healed, he put on a hat to protect him from the wind.
Although there is no mirror at home, looking at the burning eyes of Xiaoya and Zhang Wanqing, Su Ziheng expected that he would still be dressed like this. He smiled, greeted the little girl, and walked out of the courtyard gate.
Walk through a narrow alley with a wide street outside. Su Ziheng visually observed that the street was more than ten meters wide, not much different from the pedestrian street he had traveled before.
The streets are lined with buildings and shops, with banners of various colors and shapes. The bustling crowd on the street rubbed shoulders, and it was a prosperous scene.
"I didn't expect it to be quite lively on this street." Su Ziheng said casually.
Xiaoya nodded uncontrollably and said, "That is, Xishi Street is the most lively street market in Xining Mansion." I heard that many merchants from the Western Regions are also trading in the Western Market. ”
Su Ziheng strolled on the streets of Xishi, looking at the pedestrians coming and going, and paying attention to collecting some information from time to time, so that he could have a preliminary understanding of the current era.
Su Ziheng didn't go out of his way to investigate, he didn't forget that the most important task today was to go to Zhao's house to see if he could get "it" back.
The Zhao family is very famous in the West Market, so there is no need to go out of their way to investigate, Xiaoya directly led Su Ziheng to the Zhao family's house. The Zhao family's mansion is not located on Xishi Street, but in another slightly secluded alley, similar to the house where Su Ziheng lives now, avoiding the more prosperous street market.
Compared with the narrow alley where Su Ziheng lived, the Zhao family's house was several times more spacious in the alley. It's not even much better than Xishi Street, but there are houses on both sides of the alley, not shops, so it's a little deserted.
Su Ziheng looked at the carved mansion in front of him, and there was a pair of half-human-high stone lions at the vermilion gate, which looked mighty. There is a gold-painted door plaque hanging on the door beam, and the words "Zhao Mansion" are written on it.
Su Ziheng raised his eyebrows, the person who can live in such a mansion should not be just a businessman. In ancient China, no matter how rich a businessman was, he didn't dare to overstep the system, and the stone lions at the door of the mansion didn't dare to be placed casually.
The vermilion gate was closed, and only the side door next to it opened. Su Ziheng led the little girl forward, came to the porter's position, and explained his intention to the family guarding the door.
As soon as the porter saw that a talented man had come to visit his eldest lady, he asked him to wait for a while and let him in to make a report. Soon, the porter hurriedly ran in, and hurried back again, saying that the master had an invitation.
Under the leadership of the gatekeeper, Su Ziheng and Xiaoya came to the side hall and met the old man of the Zhao family. After seeing the ceremony, Su Ziheng had the opportunity to look at the master of the Zhao family in front of him.
I saw that he was about fifty years old, and he looked very thin, and his spirit did not seem to be very good. In the process of talking to Su Ziheng, he couldn't stop coughing. I don't know if he occasionally feels cold, or if he always does it.
Although Master Zhao's health is not very good, he is very kind, and when he chats with Su Ziheng, he also calls himself a talented man, and he does not look down on people at all.
Su Ziheng is also very respectful to the father of the eldest lady of the Zhao family who saved his life. Although it is not flattering, it is also grateful in the words.
In short, the two of them were guests and hosts, and after chatting for a while, Su Ziheng knew that Master Zhao's name was Zhao Chengwen. also told Zhao Chengwen his name, and by the way, he also gave himself a word - Ziheng.
Su Zhe and Su Ziheng, in this way, there is no risk that he will accidentally leak his name in the future and arouse the suspicion of others.
Su Ziheng told Zhao Chengwen about his intention, and also calmly told him that he was suffering from soul loss, and wanted to ask the eldest lady of the Zhao family if she saw anything that hurt her when she saved herself?
Su Ziheng asked very calmly, and Zhao Chengwen did not doubt it. In this era, the understanding of soul loss was very limited, and it was believed that the human soul was composed of three souls and seven spirits. As the name suggests, loss of soul disorder is the loss of part of the three souls and seven spirits, which will cause people to lose their memories. And the lost part of the soul is usually in the injured place, and it is very likely to be attached to the artifact that injured it.
In this way, you can get back the artifact that injured you, and find another person who has attained the Tao, so that you can preside over the soul conjuring ceremony for yourself and find your lost soul.
After listening to Su Ziheng's words, Zhao Chengwen said with a difficult face: "Su Xiucai, I'm really sorry. The little girl is not in the house at present, and the old man doesn't know if she has seen what Xiucai said? But Xiucai is not in a hurry, when the little girl comes back, the old man will definitely ask her carefully. ”
Su Ziheng bowed and bowed, "Thank you Master Zhao so much, may I ask when Miss Zhao will be able to return to the house, and Xiaosheng will come to visit when the time comes?" ”
Zhao Chengwen waved his hand casually and smiled, "Xiucai Gong doesn't need to be so polite, when the little girl comes back, the old man will send someone to inform Xiucai Gong." ”
Su Ziheng didn't say much, since the eldest lady of the Zhao family was able to send her injured self home last time, it means that she must know where she lives. Su Ziheng arched his hand and said: "Since this is the case, then Xiaosheng won't bother too much, say goodbye!" ”
Zhao Chengwen originally wanted to keep him for a while, but just as he was about to speak, he coughed violently, and it took a long time to relieve himself. I saw him wave his hand weakly, and said with a pale face: "The old man is not feeling well, and it is not good to stay in the show." I then ordered my subordinates to take Xiucai out. ”
As he spoke, Zhao Chengwen beckoned the maid who was waiting on the side to send Su Ziheng and Xiaoya out.
Out of the Zhao Mansion, Su Ziheng glanced back at the palatial mansion, he didn't expect that his luck was so bad today, the eldest lady of the Zhao family was not in the mansion when she went out. However, after getting to know Master Zhao, it can be regarded as having a relationship with the Zhao Mansion, and it should be much easier to redeem his own White Deer Academy in the future.
When he was in the mansion just now, Su Ziheng wanted to ask about the redemption of Bailu Academy, but seeing that Zhao Chengwen was not feeling well, he was embarrassed to disturb his rest because of this matter. I plan to wait for the next time the eldest lady of the Zhao family comes back, and I will consult again, and at that time, I should have earned some silver taels, and I have confidence in my heart.