This son-in-law is wicked in a good way!

The prices of houses in Wenhua Garden have surged again as those who failed to buy them have sought connections and inquired around.

Someone has already offered 40,000 taels.

Some wealthy businessmen even hired people to advertise everywhere, saying that if anyone was willing to sell a house in Mandarin Garden, they would offer a price that would satisfy them.

Of course, if you actually believe that, you've been fooled.

Don't assume that people in ancient times didn't know how to use gimmicks.

Today is Zhang Ping'an's day off, so he's staying in his house writing a storybook.

The storyline of Jade Dynasty has already concluded with the Six Sects Tournament. Judging from Zhou Zhanggui's gleeful description, the readers seem quite satisfied and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Moreover, Manager Zhou has already opened up channels in cities surrounding the capital and started distributing and selling his products.

This means that Zhang Ping'an's income will double.

"Sir, Dean Zhao has arrived."

Ning Chen was outside reporting that Zhang Ping'an had temporarily made him his steward.

"Quickly, invite him in!" Zhang Ping'an stood up and hurriedly walked out the door.

"Haha, Ping An, I've come uninvited, I hope I haven't bothered you?"

Soon, Zhao Kongcheng's cheerful voice rang out in the living room.

Zhang Ping'an bowed and said, "Dean Zhao, your presence is an honor to our humble abode. Please take a seat!"

Zhao Kongcheng didn't stand on ceremony and sat down in the first chair on the left.

"Ning Chen, serve tea!" Zhang Ping'an ordered with a smile, already displaying a somewhat bureaucratic air.

"Ping An, no need to trouble yourself. I came to see you today because I have something I want to ask you." Zhao Kongcheng stared at Zhang Ping An with shining eyes, his hands rubbing together nervously.

Zhang Ping'an smiled upon noticing these details.

He immediately guessed Zhao Kongcheng's purpose in coming.

"Dean, someone wants to buy the house you own, right?"

"Haha, you little rascal, it seems nothing can be hidden from you." Seeing that Zhang Ping'an had seen through him at a glance, Zhao Kongcheng decided to get straight to the point.

"Ping An, you're right. Those who lent me the money want the house I own."

"I wanted to ask you, when can you sell it?"

"My lord, Dean, please have some tea!" Ning Chen put down the teacups one by one and then left.

"Dean, please!" Zhang Ping'an gestured, picked up the blue and white porcelain teacup, blew on it, and took a small sip.

I just bought some pre-rain Longjing tea; it tastes good, but it's a bit expensive.

Zhao Kongcheng also took a sip, then suddenly frowned: "Is this pre-rain Longjing tea?"

Zhang Ping'an said smugly, "That's right. I don't know much about tea, so I just assumed that the expensive ones must be good."

Zhang Ping'an wanted to show off, but Zhao Kongcheng didn't tolerate it.

"Hehe, Ping An, you really don't know anything about tea. This pre-rain Longjing tea is fake."

"..."

Zhang Ping'an was instantly terrified.

Damn it, that girl sounded so pitiful, but she was just a tea tout!

The more beautiful a woman is, the more likely she is to deceive people; Mr. Jin Yong was right.

Zhang Ping'an suddenly felt that all that was left of the Longjing tea in his hand was the well.

"Dean, the Wenhua Garden residences are just the beginning."

"Have a broader perspective, Dean!"

Zhang Ping'an stopped talking about tea and started getting down to business.

Zhao Kongcheng also wanted to grow bigger, but the problem was that he didn't have the capital!

The money he borrowed is accruing interest every day.

"Ping An, just tell me directly, how much silver do you want for a set?"

Zhao Kongcheng knew very well that he wasn't cut out for business, so he simply let Zhang Ping'an make the decisions for him.

"One hundred thousand taels for a set!"

"Actually, I don't know how much this house will eventually appreciate in value. But at 100,000 taels a set, the dean will make a huge profit."

Zhao Kongcheng jumped to his feet, staring at Zhang Ping'an in shock: "One hundred thousand taels for a set!"

"Ping An, I see that you are exceptionally talented and wise, comparable to a literary sage. I intend to pass the position of Dean to you. What do you say?"

Zhao Kongcheng suddenly changed the subject and said in a serious tone.

Zhang Ping'an resisted the urge to roll his eyes and said humbly, "What merit or ability do I possess to dare to assume the position of dean?"

"Dean Zhao, please don't say such things again."

"Oh, that's such a pity." Zhao Kongcheng genuinely wanted Zhang Ping'an to be the dean because Zhang Ping'an was too good at making money.

The academy was terrified of poverty.

After seeing Zhao Kongcheng off, Zhang Ping'an stood in front of the courtyard gate, preparing to go back, when he suddenly saw a luxurious carriage parked at the entrance of the community.

Dressed in a white gown, Lu Qingyin, looking like a celestial being, gracefully stepped down from the carriage.

"She's here too!"

Zhang Ping'an frowned slightly; he had already guessed Lu Qingyin's purpose in coming.

In fact, most people who come here are here for the houses in Wenhua Garden.

Even before Zhao Kongcheng, some people had already asked him about it. But he dismissed them all by saying that he didn't own any houses.

Lu Qingyin also saw Zhang Ping'an standing at the door, and immediately held up a light blue oil paper umbrella and walked straight over.

Zhang Ping'an turned around and went back into the courtyard.

"..." Lu Qingyin's face turned pale with anger.

That bastard!

"Zhang Ping'an, stop right there!"

Lu Qingyin shouted.

Zhang Ping'an immediately opened the door and came out again.

Hmph, at least you still have some conscience.

Lu Qingyin's face immediately lit up with joy.

However, Zhang Ping'an came out not to see her, but to lock the door.

"you……"

Lu Qingyin's pretty face flushed red with anger. If she didn't have something to ask him, she would have turned around and left on the spot.

Lanxiang was trying hard to hold back her laughter, looking incredibly cute as she tried to laugh but dared not.

Lu Qingyin strode forward and pounded on the door with her fair, jade-like hand.

"Zhang Ping'an, what do you mean? Do you even respect me? Come out here!"

Before even seeing anyone, Lu Qingyin unleashed a series of punches.

Zhang Ping'an's voice suddenly came from the courtyard: "Miss Lu, this is my home, not your Prime Minister's residence. Please do not act wildly here."

Lu Qingyin's chest heaved, but reason told her that the angrier she was, the calmer she needed to be.

She suppressed her anger and said, "Zhang Ping'an, I'm here to deliver a message from the heir of Prince Rong. Prince Rong of Dawu, you should know what's important, shouldn't you?"

"Speak your mind, or shut up. I don't care what prince he is, what does it have to do with me?"

"You, vulgar..." Lu Qingyin's face flushed with embarrassment, but she still managed to suppress her anger as she spoke.

"The Crown Prince of Chu said he wants to buy thirty houses here. You can name your conditions."

Good heavens, he just opened his mouth and ordered thirty sets, just like Prince Rong's style.

Zhang Ping'an had heard some stories about Prince Rong, who was domineering, arrogant, and even disregarded the Empress.

However, the First Prince of Da Wu, with his immense power and tens of thousands of private soldiers under his command, certainly had the confidence to back it up.

However, Zhang Ping'an did not think highly of him.

Based on the Empress's methods since ascending to the throne, her skill level is clearly more than one level higher than that of Prince Rong.

The more arrogant Prince Rong is, the shorter his life will be.

Others might fear Prince Rong's power, but Zhang Ping'an did not.

Based on the fact that they were allowed to maintain a private army, the Rong Prince's Mansion was basically on the Empress's death line.

"Please tell Prince Chu for me that I don't have a single house left; they've all been bought up."

"If the Crown Prince of Chu really wants it, he can only buy it from those merchants at a high price."

"You can leave now."