"What are the drawbacks?" Shangguan Jin asked curiously.

The discussion about feng shui in Gu Xu's mouth just now made her deeply admired. She was very much looking forward to learning more unpopular and advanced knowledge from Gu Xu's mouth again.

However, this time, she heard Gu Xu frown and say, "...... The only downside is its price. If I want to buy it, I'll have to play five more Lantern Festival tournaments. ”

Shangguan Jin sighed lightly and said, "Alas, in recent years, the housing prices and land prices in Luojing City have indeed risen rapidly. Five years ago, I bought a house in Sishunfang for less than 400 taels of silver. I didn't expect it to rise to more than 600 taels of silver now.

"However, Gu Daoyou, as the court official of the Great Qi Dynasty, you have a reputation guarantee, and this money does not need to be settled all at once. In addition, the Department of Exorcism will also provide a very generous subsidy to officials from other places......"

"I've known what you're saying before," Gu Xu smiled and interrupted her, "But don't forget, the 'Divine Machine Camp' will open in a few months." By that time, we must either be immersed in penance in the camp, or we will be running around doing tasks outside - the houses in the capital will most likely become furnishings.

"It's not easy for workers like us to make money. In this case, it is even more important to spend the money on the cutting edge. In terms of food, clothing, housing and transportation, he was a little more frugal, devoted more money and energy to self-improvement, and worked hard to achieve the great cause of killing demons of the Exorcism Division. ”

Shangguan Jin couldn't think of how to respond for a while.

She obviously didn't expect that someone would be able to say "picking" so high-sounding.

After a long while, she finally spoke slowly, "So what is your intention?" ”

"I'll choose the one in Zhengpingfang," Gu Xu replied without hesitation, "For the same area, it will be two hundred and fifty taels of silver cheaper." ”

Actually, in addition to saving money, he also had a reason not to say -

The residences of the big men in Luojing City are generally close to the Luohe River.

Gu Xu just wanted to cultivate quietly, and didn't want to get too close to them. Even if the location is a little remote, he doesn't care.

…………

Moments later, the carriage arrived at Zhengpingfang, located south of Luojing City.

By this time the sun had climbed the treetops.

A cool breeze swept through the streets, whispering the bare willow branches on the side of the street. The sound of Lang Lang's reading came from the nearby Guozijian, from far and near, if there was nothing.

Shangguan Jin was the first to get out of the carriage, and Gu Xu and Shi Xiaohan followed her.

The three of them walked into an alley, turned a corner, and stopped in front of a black-lacquered gate.

Since the original owner of this courtyard house was a wealthy merchant with no official position, he did not dare to make a big show in his residence - he did not dare to build the solemn "Guangliang Gate" or "Golden Pillar Gate", but only the smaller "Barbarian Gate", and there was no decoration on the door.

When Gu Xu and the others arrived, the merchant had already taken a few servants and was waiting respectfully outside the door.

After Gu Xu put forward his willingness to buy a house, the businessman's face showed a happy expression, and then he enthusiastically took Gu Xu to visit this two-entry courtyard house of more than 600 square meters.

At the same time, he introduced every piece of furniture in the house and every decoration in the courtyard with great words, and used up all his thoughts and thoughts, blowing them into the sky.

"Master Gu, this painting on the wall is the authentic handwriting left by Gan Wenrong, a calligraphy master in Luojing City ten years ago. I spent a lot of money to buy it from someone else......"

"Master Gu, have you seen the bronze mirror on the table? Despite its ugly appearance and a lot of rust on the surface, it is actually an antique with a history of more than 700 years, and it is a priceless treasure! When this mirror was made, Emperor Taizu had not yet been born, and the Great Wilderness was still the world of the Great Chu Dynasty. It is said that this bronze mirror was originally used by the Oiran of the capital to dress up. Later, she fell in love with a poor scholar and used this mirror as a token of love. After the death of the book, the mirror was scattered among the people...... Until a few years ago, I spent a lot of money and bought it from the market......"

"Master Gu, these tables, chairs and benches in the main room are all expensive rosewood furniture. Their raw materials are all transported from the coast of the South China Sea, and the best carpenters in the capital are hired to create and process. Their preciousness even exceeds that of the common rosewood furniture in the palace, and the wood is extremely stable, and it will not be deformed, cracked, or bent regardless of cold or heat......"

"Master Gu, the porcelain on the coffee table is all Doucai porcelain from the official kiln, and the quantity is extremely rare, even if you have money, you may not be able to buy ...... in the market."

“……”

The merchant described every valuable item in the house for a long time.

It wasn't until they had gone around the entire courtyard that the merchant rested for a moment, and then said to Gu Xu with an extremely enthusiastic smile on his face: "Lord Gu, as long as three hundred and fifty taels of silver, everything in this mansion belongs to you." You won't find such affordable prices anywhere else in Luokinkin. ”

Gu Xu quietly observed the surroundings and did not respond immediately.

His eyes suddenly became as deep as an ancient well, reflecting all things in heaven and earth, making it difficult to see.

After a few minutes, he turned his head and stared into the merchant's eyes, smiling, "You look like you can't wait to move out of here!" Willing to make such a loss-making deal! ”

The merchant scratched his head and said with a smile: "Lord Gu, I will soon leave the capital and go back to my hometown to do business." This house will not be used in the future, so it is better to sell it as soon as possible and use the money to buy a new batch of goods. ”

Hearing his explanation, Gu Xu narrowed his eyes, and his smile became more meaningful: "What's your name?" ”

"Yang Changfu."

"Mr. Yang, do you know that lying in front of the officials of the Exorcism Division violated the laws of Daqi?"

"But ......"

"There is no 'but', Mr. Yang," Gu Xu slowed down his speech and said seriously, "Your eyes have betrayed you." If you want me to let you go, tell me the truth as soon as possible. ”

Businessman Yang Changfu took a deep breath, and after muttering for a long time, he stumbled and said, "Master Gu, this is ...... This is because I've been particularly unlucky lately, and I've been in trouble all sorts of ways...... Later, I paid for a fortune teller, and he said that there was a problem with my family's feng shui, which affected my fortune......"

In the following period of time, Yang Changfu confided in Gu Xu about his unlucky things such as always slipping on the steps, forgetting to bring the key when he went out, accidentally sending the wrong address when writing a letter to his home, stealing two silver tickets when he went to the market, falling bird droppings on his head while walking on the street, breaking several expensive porcelain bowls by servants, and his business becoming deserted for no reason.

"Then why don't you report the situation to the Exorcist Yamen?" Gu Xu frowned slightly and asked, "You should have understood, Feng Shui is related to the flow of yin qi, the operation of Luojing's dragon qi and the breeding of demons and monsters, and the Great Qi Exorcism Division has always attached great importance to it. ”

yes, why didn't I remember to report the situation to the Exorcist Death Yamen?

Businessman Yang Changfu lowered his head, only to feel at a loss in his mind.

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