Five hundred copies of the painting skin were sold out in only three days, and the Ming Dynasty novels were very popular and in great demand, but it was still incredible for Jian Ning to be so big.

In the next few days, the skins were again printed, and the number of them reached 2,000 copies, and these 2,000 copies were not discounted, and they were all sold at the price of seven coins.

Before the five hundred volumes, Jian Ning had received fifty taels of silver. If all these two thousand copies are sold, she will also receive 280 taels of silver.

By night, Janine had entered the ranks of the wealthy class, so she could also consider settling down in the city.

Since the money is enough, Jian Ning doesn't think about renting a house, and just buys a set.

Hu Yanshu took her around the city, and finally she chose to settle down in Maxiang.

Although this alley along the canal is not as prosperous as the ancient village, it is valuable because of the convenient transportation. It is only a few minutes away from Qianguo Lane, and 7 or 8 minutes away from the ancient village. At the other end of the alley is the Yuanfeng Bridge, and then there is the Tianning Temple.

The alleys near the water are also easy to get around, there are many docks, and for a few pennies, you can take a boat to any part of the city. At the same time, it is also a gathering place for many merchants and craftsmen.

She still has a lot of knowledge in her head, and she may need a craftsman to help her improve her life in Daming, so living in Maxiang is her best choice.

Of course, the housing prices in such a place are certainly not cheap, but today's Jian Ning can be regarded as a local tyrant. Half a month has passed, two thousand copies of the painting skin have also been sold out, Hu Yanshu has arranged a third reprint, by the way, he spent silver to increase publicity, and now the painting skin has passed through some businessmen, students who travel to study radiate outward, it is foreseeable that when Ying Ning is listed, the name of Bai Xiaosheng will be completely famous in this circle, and then Jian Ning will have a steady stream of money, why worry about buying a house?

found the manager of the intermediary and made one or two silvers, and soon Jian Ning found a house that satisfied her.

The house is located on the west side of Yuanfeng Bridge, the original owner was a businessman, because the business has grown, this into the second residence is a little shabby.

In the early years of the Ming Dynasty, there were clear rules on what kind of people lived in what kind of houses. For example, the commoner's house should not exceed three rooms or five frames, but in the middle of the century, especially in the economically and economically developed Jiangnan, the laws and regulations were also useless, and some merchants' mansions were more magnificent than those of the scholars.

Take the two-story building in the shape of an inverted "concave" in front of you, it is obvious that some places are playing side balls, such as this colorful decoration is obviously a violation, that at the beginning of the dynasty, it was to kill the head.

Jian Ning has also been learning the laws of the Great Ming recently, and as a time-traveling recruit, it is necessary to figure out the rules of the game of a dynasty. Otherwise, what you are messing around and fooling around will not be the favor of the prince and the emperor, but a guillotine.

Well, when you buy a house, let people renovate some places, and remove all the illegal places, so as not to fall into practice.

Besides, this colorful thing Jian Ning doesn't like either. How good her true colors are, simple, simple and simple, she likes simple things.

Aside from these, the housekeeping of the house is very good, and the housekeeper left by the owner told Jian Ning that the house was only renovated last year, and the furniture can also be left to Jian Ning, and the price is completely negotiable, but the condition is that the original two domestic servants in the family should be left.

Jian Ning thought about it, and the other party offered 120 taels of silver, with additional conditions, and the price was a bit high.

She thought for a moment and said, "Is one hundred and twenty taels of silver inflated?" ”

The housekeeper hurriedly said, "Childe, this price is not high." You see, most of my furniture is fresh, although it is not a precious wood, but it is strong and durable, and the workmanship is good. If you look at the well in the courtyard of the patio, it will cost a lot of money to dig this well; Look at this staircase again, you step on it, you step on it, and it will be strong. ”

Jian Ning nodded, "Old man, your house is naturally excellent, I have seen so many houses and I feel that your house is the brightest, which is a little more expensive than the next one, which is understandable." It's just that your price is too high. Don't say anything else, just say that I just looked at a few, although it is old, but the price is only 60 to 80 taels, if I find someone to renovate, it doesn't cost much to rebuild the furniture, I will discuss with you first is to make a convenient, in this way, we all take a step back, make up a whole number, how about a hundred taels? ”

"This ......"

The housekeeper pretended to ponder, but in fact, the bottom line given to him by the master was eighty taels. But this kind of thing, of course, is sold as high as possible, so he also has to take Qiao and see if he can add some more money.

Seeing this, Jian Ning smiled slightly, and said, "The old man is not in a hurry to answer, you can discuss it with your master's family." ”

After that, he said to the tooth: "Let's go and see other houses." ”

The tooth man is in a hurry, this son has a very high vision, if this family can't get along, the following families are estimated to be unfavorable. And this old man's price is indeed high, usually such a house is enough for eighty taels. Just like this boy said, aren't people trying to make it convenient? Otherwise, just renovate the house yourself.

He squeezed his eyes at the old butler and said with a smile: "Oh, don't worry about Young Master Jian, wait for me to say a few words to the old housekeeper." ”

Jian Ning nodded with a smile and said, "Please." ”

The tooth man pulled the old butler and muttered for a while, and after a while, the housekeeper came over and said, "Well, since the son is sincere, I can't wait to take Qiao, just one hundred taels, but this helper ......."

Jian Ning said: "Since they are all neighbors of this workshop and are credible people, they will stay, and the wages will remain the same." ”

The two maid chiefs exhaled and saluted repeatedly, "I've seen the uncle, the second master." ”

Jian Ning waved his hand, "Our family doesn't have this rule, you can call me Mr. in the future, and call me brother and second brother." ”

"Yes, yes."

The two maids only agreed, their eyes were full of joy, and the new master's family looked kind, and it would be convenient to do things in the future.

The Ming Dynasty forbade the sale of slaves and maids, and non-scholars were not allowed to call slaves. However, laws and regulations are dead, people are alive, as long as they are willing to use their brains, they can always exploit the loopholes of the law. For example, this domestic helper is the product of a legal loophole, and in addition, there are righteous men and women.

The difference between the two is that the former has freedom of life and belongs to the employment system; The latter is actually a privately raised slave and servant, but it is not a purchase and sale in the paperwork, but a succession.

Therefore, the godson and goddaughter of the Ming Dynasty and the godfather and godmother were prevalent, and many people called the master to call the master directly to call Daddy, Auntie, which is well reflected in the book Jin Pingmei.

After completing the formalities and getting the deed in hand, Jian Ning found the two helpers and asked, "I don't know what to call the two?" ”

The two helpers were sincerely frightened, and saluted: "I am an ordinary family, women don't have serious names, and they are generally called by rank." When he came out to work as a domestic servant, in order to distinguish his identity, he named his husband by his surname. ”

The maid introduced herself, "My name is Zhang Niang, and her name is Li Niang." ”

Jian Ning nodded lightly and said, "There will be two ladies in the future." ”

"Sir's words are serious, I don't dare to wait."

After some inquiry, Jian Ning said: "Both of you are widows, and my brother and I have also passed away, since your children have reached the age of being able to do things, call me to take a look." ”

This house is not small, and if I really want to write a book with peace of mind, I am afraid that even two women will not be able to do so much. The main second brother needs to be taken care of, and it's not good to be mixed with women all the time, and it's a good thing that there are mostly two children of the same grade who are with them.

Moreover, this move can be regarded as buying people's hearts, so let's keep it for a while, and if it's not good, we will resign together.

Li Niang was a little confused, not knowing what Jian Ning was going to do. But Zhang Niang was very clever and busy, "Thank you Mr. for your grace." ”

After a pause, he said: "Sir, don't worry, although my kid is said to be wooden, but he doesn't have a bad heart, he just eats a little too much." First of all, the gentleman doesn't need to be paid, just give and eat. ”

Li Niang understood now, but she was not good at expressing herself by nature, and when she saw Zhang Niang say this, she couldn't hold back other words, so she only thanked her again and again.

Jian Ning waved his hand and said, "There are several rooms upstairs and downstairs, my brother suffered from the wind and cold when he was young, and his head was burned, and he needs someone to take care of him from time to time, so I'm afraid you two won't be able to." The left and right are looking for people, and the neighbors of the neighborhood naturally have to take care of their own people. ”

Jian Ning had a gentle smile on her face, and the two women looked at it with excitement.

This new owner is a good man! Although the children in the family have reached the age of being able to do things, it is difficult to find a better job these days. In the eyes of Zhang Niang and others, it is a good job to be able to go to a friendly family to do housework, so they are very grateful.

The two saluted Jian Ning and the second brother, and then went out to ask the child to come over and show Jian Ning.

After a while, Zhang Niang and Li Niang brought two teenagers over, and they looked like they were fifteen or sixteen years old.

When he entered the door, he saluted Jian Ning and the others, and then stood aside in an orderly manner. Jian Ning saw it in his eyes and nodded in his heart, it is indeed two wooden people, but such a person is also reliable to look at.

After asking some more questions, he decided and said, "The salary is the same as that of your mother, and I will eat three meals." ”

Several people were very excited when they heard this, and thanked them again and again. Jian Ning smiled and said, "Brother Fu (Zhang Niang's son), you go and help me rent a car, I'm going to the countryside to bring my things at home." ”

"Well, sir, I'll go."

"Brother Rich (Li Niang's son), you can go to the countryside with us to help get things."

Jian Ning said and took out two taels of silver, and said to Zhang Niang: "Zhang Niang, you go buy some vegetables and meat and come back, and by the way, buy some two mosquito nets." Also, buy some wormwood, smoke it at home, and find a painter to come over and give me all these colorful things. ”

"Sir, how beautiful this is, won't it look good if you go?"

Jian Ning smiled and said: "We are ordinary people, there must be no dougong and colorful decorations in the place where we live, and we must abide by the law and discipline on weekdays to live in peace." Okay, don't ask more, you can buy some things at home, buy some candy and give it to your neighbors. Call a tailor tomorrow and I'll make some new clothes. In addition, in three days, I will have a banquet for the neighbors, and you will watch and clean up, and the money is not enough for me to get here......"