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If this deal goes through successfully, not only the old broker himself, but the entire brokerage firm will enjoy the benefits for up to three years!

They don't open for business for three years, but once they do, they live off it for three years.

"Master, the price of a six-courtyard mansion is between 10,000 and 18,000 taels. Please wait a moment, and I will prepare a detailed list for you."

Judging from the old man's expression, it seemed that even he might not show such warmth and thoughtfulness to his own father.

Without waiting for Su Nan's reply, the old broker gently helped her to a chair, then picked up a pen and began filling out the forms. All the information about this spacious mansion was already deeply ingrained in his mind.

Just as Su Nan was about to raise his cup to taste the tea, he brought the teacup to his lips, but before his hand could even touch the rim, Chu Caiwei beat him to it.

She was too excited earlier and talked too much at the city gate, so much so that she drank her teacup dry. So she picked up Su Nan's water cup directly.

"Caiwei, are you thirsty?"

The ease of the monstrous

The little girl saw Su Nan raise his hand, and then gently handed the teacup back to his palm, saying, "Hmm, please have some."

Su Nan took a couple of sips of tea, but Chu Caiwei quickly snatched the cup away and gulped it down in one go.

Witnessing this scene, Xu Pingzhi couldn't help but secretly admire Lord Li, thinking that his future was bright and limitless!

Not only did the Wang father and daughter value Su Nan highly, but even the female disciples of the supervisor treated Su Nan as one of their own.

The experienced broker quickly compiled a detailed list.

After careful consideration and discussion, Su Nan and Xu Pingzhi finally removed those old, unfortunate, or even broken-down houses from the list.

If it weren't for a seasoned Imperial Guard like Xu Pingzhi, ordinary people would probably find it difficult to grasp the mysteries within.

"Your Excellency, our residence is in a superior location, just a stone's throw from the Prince Yu's mansion, making it extremely convenient for the Princess to visit."

At the same time, it is quite close to the government office, making it very convenient for Lord Chen to visit. In addition, its location is close to the palace, ensuring absolute security. As for the music and dance troupe, it is even closer…”

Xu Pingzhi spoke slowly, carefully observing Su Nan's changing expressions, because his relationship with Su Nan was still shallow and he did not know much about Su Nan's preferences.

During the long half-day wait for Su Nan, Xu Pingzhi had already thought things through. If he could win Su Nan's favor, he would be willing to spend the whole night in the brothel.

Soon, the three examined each of the residences, and Chu Caiwei finally concluded that they had been meticulously ranked according to their feng shui.

As soon as Su Nan spoke, he echoed her words and led the two to Xuanwu Street, where they stood in front of the residence with the most superior feng shui, as indicated by Chu Caiwei.

This place is only a stone's throw from the palace, Xu Pingzhi kept saying:

“Living here is a safe choice, as the Imperial Guards patrol frequently pass through this area.”

Furthermore, this place was once the residence of a high-ranking official. After retiring to his hometown, he sold the mansion, which was both elegant and pleasant, and filled with auspicious energy.

Chu Caiwei gazed at the compass and said with a smile:

"Living here will bring you a smooth career, abundant wealth, and even good fortune in love; everything will go smoothly!"

Su Nan frowned slightly. He had no doubts about Chu Caiwei, but he felt that what she said was a bit excessive.

Finally, Su Nan carefully examined the residence again and felt increasingly satisfied. After all, it was the residence of a scholar and literati, which was both simple and elegant, and did not lose its noble air.

Su Nan paused at the entrance of the courtyard, and finally spoke:

“Let’s choose this one. I’ll go back to the brokerage immediately to pay the deposit. I’m very grateful for your help. Please settle in and don’t stay any longer.”

Xu Pingzhi hurriedly replied, "Since we are traveling the same way as you, sir, let's go together."

Chu Caiwei stretched her back and said with a hint of weariness:

"I'm so tired, I need to go back and rest. Su Nan, are you really planning to buy this 3.0 mansion?"

Su Nan nodded slightly in response:

"That's right, I'm very satisfied with everything."

Chu Caiwei instantly broke into a bright smile, "Hello, new neighbor, I'm going back to rest now."

She stepped lightly and cheerfully through the gate of the neighboring house...

No wonder Chu Caiwei said that living here would bring good luck in love; it turns out that the so-called "good luck in love" actually refers to herself!

“Elder, after purchasing the mansion, you will need to hire servants. If you are the only one living there, a few maids will suffice.”

"Servants can go to the government office to look for the relatives of demoted officials, or they can search in the market. There are also those纨绔子弟 (sons of wealthy families who are spoiled and dissolute) who roam the streets and alleys and forcibly plunder..."

"inappropriate."

Su Nan frowned.

Chapter 141 Generous Treatment, Selecting Maids

"Young Master Zhang Yi, who has fallen under your command, is truly an outstanding individual here. He comes from a distinguished family and possesses considerable power. If he were to gain your favor and be brought into your household, even ordinary people would be sincerely convinced."

Xu Pingzhi said:

"Of course, all those I mentioned earlier were of lowly servant status."

In addition, there are several maids who are of good status; they are merely employed by you to manage household affairs. You should respect their position and not dispose of them arbitrarily.

"Please select a few servants of good character for me. I intend to hire two people. As long as they are diligent and reasonable, I am willing to pay each of them a monthly allowance of five taels of silver after a one-month trial period."

Sunan Dao said.

Xu Pingzhi listened in disbelief. Su Nan actually refused to buy those maids who could be disposed of at will, which was a common practice in most wealthy families.

After all, it was common for men in the southern Jiangsu region to hire two maids to warm their beds. The good men they hired should not be bullied at will, and they should also be given time off to return home and visit their relatives.

However, this reward was too generous; twenty taels of silver could almost buy a slave maid.

Even for maids of good social standing, earning one tael of silver a month was enough to demonstrate the master's favor and kindness.

In fact, there were reasons why women from slave families were not selected in southern Jiangsu.

After all, they knew nothing about the backgrounds of these maids; in comparison, choosing women from respectable families with clean records offered greater peace of mind.

He himself was wealthy, and he rewarded his maids with extra silver, which further inspired their loyalty and enthusiasm, making them work even harder.

"Aren't you going to reconsider?"

Although Xu Pingzhi had his own methods, he was quite suspicious of the fact that Su Nan was giving such generous treatment to the maid.

"Fine, I have complete faith in your judgment."

Su Nan smiled casually, but her tone carried a deeper meaning.

Xu Pingzhi's wife is not only beautiful but also capable and virtuous, so asking him to help select a good maid should be a foolproof choice.

Xu Pingzhi and Su Nan walked out of the brokerage together, their hearts heavy, and slowly returned to their own residence.

Li Ru, dressed in a wide-sleeved dress, was busy preparing dinner.

She came from a scholarly family; her father had been a scholar. Watching her busy figure, Xu Pingzhi couldn't help but feel moved. Su Nan's words were true; his own judgment was indeed insightful.

The family members sat around the small dining table for dinner, including their son Xu Xinnian, daughter Xu Lingyue, and their four-year-old daughter Xu Lingyin.

Su Zhexian, who once saved Princess Pingyang, once again bravely took action today, killing the criminal who attempted to harm the chief constable of the Six Doors.

It is said that he not only made progress in martial arts, but also made achievements in Confucian and Taoist cultivation.

However, the students in the academy were skeptical. How could there be such a Confucian scholar with such a strong murderous aura? They really didn't know if he was good at composing poems, well-versed in the classics and history, or knowledgeable in military strategy.

Xu Xinnian inadvertently mentioned southern Jiangsu. His sources were quite extensive. The scholars, confident in their talents, often had a touch of arrogance. They tended to stubbornly remain skeptical of anything that defied common sense.

"Today, he purchased a mansion located right next to the palace, for a price of 15,000 taels..."

During the meal, Xu Pingzhi casually recounted how he met Su Nan and his experience of buying a house today.

He noticed that his wife, Li Ru, and daughter, Xu Lingyue, seemed somewhat unfocused.

Fifteen thousand taels of silver, a huge sum.

"If one were to accumulate 15,000 taels, even without eating or drinking, it would require 75 years of hard work. At an annual income of 200 taels, the so-called gold-devouring beast would consume 100 taels each year."

Li Ru muttered to herself, her gaze inadvertently glancing at the door. A man dressed as a constable passed by the door and walked straight into the courtyard opposite.

The constable from Changle County was Xu Qi'an; however, he was referring to the Xu Qi'an before he transmigrated.

Xu Qi'an initially lived with Xu Pingzhi's family, but after a disagreement with his aunt, he decided to move to the small courtyard next door to live independently. From then on, he cooked all three meals himself every day.

At this moment, Xu Qi'an indifferently passed by his second uncle's house, the aroma of food wafting in the air making his stomach rumble with hunger.

The words "gold-devouring beast" seemed to appear and disappear, subtly piercing Xu Qi'an's sensitive heartstrings. He couldn't help but clench his fists and grit his teeth.

"Even if I, Xu Qi'an, perish in the Yellow Springs and my soul returns to the heavens, I will never touch a single bite of Li Ru's food!"

Xu Qi'an's strong sense of self-esteem and stubborn personality led to a strained relationship with Li Ru.

One of the stubborn aspects of Xu Qi'an's personality was that for many years he had never looked at his beautiful cousin, who was as beautiful as a fairy. All that lingered in his heart was his resentment towards his mean aunt.

"Fortune changes like the tides, and what goes around comes around. Never underestimate the difficulties faced by a young man in 1996. One day, Li Ru will surely regret his indifference today!"

Day after day, as he passed by his second uncle's mansion, Li Ru's gaze emanating from inside always stirred a fighting spirit within Xu Qi'an.

"The way of a martial artist is to accumulate strength and wait for the right moment to strike. I, Xu Qi'an, will surely stand out one day! I will reclaim all the dignity that has been lost!"

The turbulent inner world of Xu Qi'an remains unknown to Xu Pingzhi's family. Such is the way of the world; the joys and sorrows we cherish are often completely ignored by everyone.

Li Ru slowly withdrew her gaze, once again revealing deep envy for the lives of the wealthy. "Owning a mansion worth 15,000 taels... that's simply a dream come true, I can't even imagine it."

Witnessing his wife and daughter's actions, Xu Pingzhi couldn't help but say with some reservation:

"Su Zhexian intends to recruit two virtuous maids, with a monthly salary of five taels of silver..."

As soon as those words were spoken, apart from Little Pudding, the other six pairs of eyes all focused on Xu Pingzhi, their expressions exactly the same as the look Xu Pingzhi had shown when he mentioned this matter in southern Jiangsu.

“I repeatedly verified with Su Zhexian, who clearly stated that the price was set at five taels, but the conditions were that the person must have a clean background, be intelligent, have dignified manners, and be handsome. Ideally, the person should be literate.”

"From this perspective, the requirements aren't too high."

Xu Xinnian clicked his tongue in amazement and exclaimed, "They've actually started to feign elegance and imitate the style of the academy teachers. However, the teachers usually only give their maids two or three taels of silver a month."

"Su Zhexian is in the prime of his youth and has not yet found a suitable match. These two maids I have chosen may become his capable assistants for the rest of his life, allowing him to enjoy family happiness."

Xu Pingzhi continued.

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"Dealing with those stubborn old men in the academy is truly a miserable experience, and following young masters doesn't necessarily lead to any good results either, like that young master Zhang..."

Li Ru muttered to herself.

"This Su Zhexian is indeed a true chivalrous man; everyone in the streets and alleys says so. He is definitely not that young master."