Gu Shengchao came to the capital for the first time, and followed many brothers from Longhu Village to a mansion at night, and met Liao Weikang, the eastern envoy of the Wuwang Palace.

Yu Chiyao was kidnapped by Zheng Kaifeng, the Western Heavenly King of the Wuwang Palace, and was also imprisoned in this mansion.

This mansion was originally the property of the Ministry of Justice, but the Ministry of Punishment took refuge in Wen Zhe, the chief eunuch at that time, and Wen Zhe and Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment died in the battle of Luoxian Lake.

During the funeral of Emperor Taishang, the Wuwang Palace attempted to rebel, and Gu Shengchao made great contributions, so this mansion was rewarded to him, and he was given a hundred taels of gold for his family.

Gu Shengchao led Wan Ruo and Liu Ximei to inspect, entered from the main entrance and walked around, the courtyard and the courtyard were connected to each other, obviously there was no way in front, turning the alley, and it was a bright house.

There are a total of six courtyards, but each courtyard is actually at least four entrances, and it is connected to the courtyard next to it through the moon gate, like a labyrinth.

A few people walked and walked before they realized that they had been here just now, even Gu Shengchao had been here many times, and they were also dizzy.

Dong E sighed with emotion: "My mother, such a big yard, oh no, it should be a mansion, just change a room to sleep in every night, and the year of the monkey can all be lived?"

Liu Ximei shook her head and said, "This place is too big, empty, just a few of us are still a little scared, I think it is more appropriate to go back to my yard."

"Don't, this is the emperor's reward, what a pity it is empty! It's a big deal to hire more old mothers and bodyguards, it will definitely be lively." Gu Shengchao gave advice.

Wan Ruo nodded and said, "I think it's very good here, facing the street to the west, someone has already opened up a shop, and for some reason it is deserted, we can try to run something to sell."

"I agree." Zhu Zhenyu, who followed behind, accosted: "Although we don't have to worry about food and clothing, it's not good to sit and eat after all, and it's okay to try to do some small business."

Lu Jin was about to speak, thinking of his embarrassing situation, he stiffly held back.

Wu Jun hugged Gu Zhenzhen and said, "I think let's try some melons or dried fruits first, we produce coconut fruits in the Valley of the Four Kings, if we can also sell them here, wouldn't it be the best of both worlds."

"Makes sense." Gu Shengchao finally made a decision: "It's so decided, the west side will be rebuilt according to the style of the Chamber of Commerce, the east side is where we live, and all the unused houses in the back will be demolished to make a garden that is pleasing to the eye every day, and by the way, a vacant land will be set aside as a martial arts training ground."

"Yes." Wan Ruo also agreed.

Just do it, Gu Shengchao was looking for a mason in the capital, and it was not appropriate to ask several people, either because there were few people who dared not take this job, or because the construction period was long, Gu Shengchao couldn't wait so long.

Wandering around the capital on this day, Gu Shengchao found that a new shop had been opened, and the plaque on the door read "Tile Gang Chamber of Commerce".

Out of curiosity, Gu Shengchao walked in.

Since it was a new opening, there was an endless stream of customers who came to consult and discuss, and Gu Shengchao was walking while admiring the portrait of the house style posted on the wall, when he suddenly sensed that someone was approaching quickly.

Gu Shengchao was immediately alert, because he didn't know whether he was friend or foe, he turned sideways and observed the movement with the corner of his eye.

The man who walked briskly was not hostile, and walked up to the front and bowed his hand, "Excuse me, dare to ask the guest officer, but it has something to do with the Double Knife Gate?"

Gu Shengchao turned his head and couldn't help but be happy, this person turned out to be Cui Thirty who happened to be sitting at the same table in the Fanzhou Heroes Club.

Tile Gang Leader.

"Brother Cui, I didn't expect to see you here." Gu Shengchao was very pleased.

Cui 30 was also excited: "I look like an ancient brother from the side, it turns out that it is really you, why, do you need us to build a new house?"

"Indeed." The two came to a secluded place, and Gu Shengchao told his needs in 1510.

Cui 30 said confidently: "You have found us here, let's go, go to the scene now to have a look."

The ancient saint was overjoyed, and Cui Thirty led the two of them to go together.

Several people walked through the entire mansion, and one of them made marks on the paper with pen and ink from time to time.

"Brother Cui estimates how long

Can it be done?" Gu Shengchao asked.

Cui 30 said firmly: "If Brother Gu is in a hurry and waits for use, half a month is enough, but the price is a little higher."

"No problem, how much silver does Brother Cui need to calculate?" Gu Shengchao asked.

A few people didn't say a word, they covered their sleeves in front of Gu Shengchao, and gestured their fingers to each other, and they calculated it after a while.

Cui 30 said unhurriedly: "The backyard is demolished to make a garden, the west side is changed into shops, and the east side is just renovated. Because I have to pay part of the cost in advance because of the construction deadline, Brother Gu will pay Wu Bai two pieces of silver first, and then deliver the rest after the completion and acceptance."

"No problem." Gu Shengchao readily agreed, and immediately led a few people back to Liu Ximei.

The gold rewarded by the emperor was converted into silver and given to Cui Thirty, and he saw the golden gold with a light in his eyes and said, "Brother Gu, don't worry, our tile gang will do this professionally and ensure that it will be delivered on time."

"Wait." Wan Ruo saw that Cui Thirty was about to leave with the money bag, so he stopped them.

Cui Thirty was puzzled, "Does this lady have any other requirements?"

"Of course, my brother has to settle the account, and if you take the gold, you have to write a deed as a certificate." Wan Ruo sandwiched a few pieces of paper between his fingers, rubbed them gently, and floated steadily to the table in front of Cui Thirty, neatly arranged there.

This kind of kung fu made Cui Thirty dare not take it lightly.

"Yes, yes." He didn't dare to slack off, took the pen and ink handed over by Wei Chiyao, sat on the chair and wrote down two deeds.

Dong E found the ink, Cui 30 and Gu Shengchao signed and pressed their handprints respectively, and Cui 30 or so people left.

"It's still my sister's thoughtfulness, if we were almost deceived." Liu Ximei said ashamedly.

Wan Ruo waved his hand and said, "The other party is not stupid, he will definitely inquire about the origin of Shengchao behind his back, the possibility of deceiving us is extremely low, but it is more convenient to restrain them with a contract."

Gu Shengchao's shoulder injury had already recovered, and he shirked the injury to avoid the hard work of going to the morning court every day, and concentrated on supervising the construction process of the tile gang.

The emperor let Gu Shengchao's behavior go unchecked, and the other ministers would not say much, so he went.

On the third day of construction, Gu Shengchao was sitting under the tree to enjoy the shade, staring at the tile gang to work, and Yu Chiyao ran over alone.

"Is there something wrong with Sister Wei Chi?" Gu Shengchao got up and patted the dust off his buttocks.

Yu Chiyao looked at the house under construction, and said, "That, the house that once locked me up, can Brother Gu demolish it, I panic every time I see it."

It turned out to be for this.

Gu Shengchao said briskly: "According to the plan, the house was originally going to be demolished, because it was going to be converted into a shop, and it needed to be renovated into a large warehouse.

"Then thank you, Big Brother Gu." Yu Chiyao jumped away.

After running a short distance, she was embarrassed to return again, and handed Gu Shengchao a small water bladder: "My mother asked me to give it to you, remember to go back to eat on time."

"No problem." Gu Shengchao agreed, and Yu Chiyao ran away happily.

Gu Shengchao opened the water bladder and took a sip, it was warm water with honey, no need to ask, it must have been mixed by Yu Chiyao.

Liu Ximei likes to drink honey water the most, and it was all made by Yu Chiyao.

Thinking of Wei Chiyao's snubbing of him at the beginning, he refused to give him even a glass of water, and now he can personally send her honey water, but in this regard, Gu Shengchao also feels sweeter than honey.

"Lord Gu came early." Gu Shengchao was thinking nonsense, and someone came to give a salute.

Gu Shengchao looked at it fixedly, and hurriedly replied, "It's Brother Cui, please take a seat."

The bluestone slab under the tree can sit several people side by side.

Cui Thirty said humbly, "My lord sit, I don't dare."

Gu Shengchao suddenly woke up: "What did Brother Cui call me just now?"

"My lord, in front of Lord Lang Gu, the squire of the military department, how can we be presumptuous." Cui Thirty politely.

Gu Shengchao shook his head: "You, you must have inquired about my identity behind my back, didn't you."

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Cui Thirty Cheng said in fear: "Don't dare, such a big mansion, if it weren't for the dignitaries, who would be able to buy it, I happened to hear some rumors, so I guessed some."

"You and I are polite." Gu Shengchao forcibly pulled Cui Thirty and sat down next to him.

Cui Thirty was a little cramped, sat sideways, and said uneasily: "That, there was a mistake in our calculation of wages that day, and we calculated three hundred taels more, and I am here to refund the excess fees today."

He took out the money bag and put it next to Gu Shengchao.

The money bag is still the money bag of that day, Gu Shengchao looks familiar.

"I'm here every day, your tile gang masters are really hard, besides, I have also asked many people beforehand, and your offer is appropriate, and I didn't overreport." Gu Shengchao pushed the money bag over.

Cui Thirty looked at the money bag like a snake and scorpion, got up and said, "Lord Gu has made fun of us, how dare we ask the adults for silver if they like to move to a new house, we should send congratulatory gifts, we can't accept this."

Gu Shengchao picked up the money bag and stuffed it into Cui Thirty's arms, and patted him on the shoulder: "Take it, if you don't accept it, I'll drive you out now and find another one to continue construction."

"No, we'll just do it." Cui 30 said in a panic: "I am just to tell the lord today, our tile gang learned that it is the lord's official residence, and the construction will be carried out overnight, ensuring that it will be completed ahead of schedule."

Gu Shengchao was also speechless, knowing that continuing to stay here would increase the burden on them, so he had to leave and leave.

Seven days later, Cui 30 personally came to invite, saying that it had been completed and invited them to come over for acceptance.

Everyone went over to check, the original dilapidated house took on a new look, the windows of the cornices and corners of the residential courtyard looked at the grade, the back garden rockery was full of flowers, and the martial arts training field was flat and atmospheric, and I couldn't help but play a few sets of palm techniques.

Finally, come to the shop part, the shop surface facing the street is bright and tidy, and the back storage is spacious and tall, which is convenient for the entry and exit of goods.

The residential area, the shops and the back garden are all in their own right, and they are perfectly connected by the chic moon gate.

Everyone was full of praise when they saw it.

Dong E said excitedly: "Great, tomorrow we will go to choose furniture and move here as soon as possible."

Cui 30 smiled and said, "Don't bother you, the furniture has been prepared below, but I don't know if the adults like it or not."

Yu Chiyao didn't believe it, so she took Dong E's hand and ran to check.

Just now they just looked outside, and when they walked into the house, every room was indeed equipped with all kinds of furniture, and even the bedding was ready to move in at any time.

Gu Sheng couldn't help it, so he hurriedly sent the remaining hundred taels of silver, and asked him how much the furniture had spent.

Cui Thirty insisted on not accepting it at first, and he couldn't stand the soft and hard words of Gu Shengchao, and finally only accepted the silver for building the house, saying that the furniture was used as a congratulatory gift for their housewarming.

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