Shocking! The entire court was drooling with envy because of me.

The new house is located in Jinzhan Lane.

Jinzhan Lane is a gathering place for wealthy families in Ping'an County. The houses here are mostly luxurious and exquisite, and even the streets are much wider and cleaner.

Led by Fang Ya, Shen Qing walked into Jinzhan Lane, and after a while, finally stopped in front of a large mansion.

The vermilion gate is flanked by plain stone drums, and the lintel is carved with a lotus flower, exuding wealth and elegance.

"Madam Shen, this is your residence. It has been empty for a long time, but our brokerage firm maintains and cleans it regularly. You are welcome to take a look."

"This house ranks among the top in the entire Jinzhan Lane. It's just a pity that the price is too high and no one has been able to afford it. Now that you've bought it, you definitely won't regret it."

Fang Ya enthusiastically introduced the door while unlocking it with a key.

He was a little puzzled. This girl was dressed plainly, yet she made such a big purchase of the house.

Does this mean that all wealthy people nowadays prefer simplicity?

Shen Qing smiled faintly, her anticipation already at its peak.

The house rewarded by the system must be luxurious and exquisite inside; she didn't even need to doubt it.

Although she owns a large 180-square-meter house in modern times, she has never lived in such a luxurious ancient mansion.

crunch--

"You shameless bastard, get out of here! Our young master said he'll beat you up every time he sees you. You'd better stay out of the way, or don't blame us for being impolite!"

The moment the door opened, a commotion erupted.

The neighbor's door next door was also opened.

thump--

It was the sound of a heavy object falling to the ground.

Shen Qing glanced down instinctively and saw a person lying on the ground.

A person who was thrown out.

Upon closer inspection, it looked somewhat familiar.

Tsk~ Isn't that Song Wenqian?

At this moment, Song Wenqian had long lost his refined and gentle appearance. His hair was messy, and his white clothes were covered in dirt and footprints.

His face, in particular, was covered in bruises, and blood was flowing from both nostrils.

Feeling Shen Qing's gaze, he couldn't help but look up.

The girl stood on the steps, dressed simply, but exuding a cool and aloof air.

Her beautiful eyes were indifferent, seemingly devoid of much emotion.

A surge of anger welled up in Song Wenqian's heart. He gritted his teeth and said fiercely, "Did you come here specifically to laugh at me?"

"No." Shen Qing's voice was calm, devoid of any extra emotion. "You're not worthy."

Fang Ya was full of doubt, but he dared not ask any questions, after all, the people who could buy this house were all either rich or noble.

Seeing that Shen Qing had no intention of talking to Song Wenqian, he quickly bowed and respectfully gestured for him to enter: "Please come in and take a good look around. If there are no problems, our deal will be done, and I can then explain to the brokerage firm."

A house? A transaction??

Song Wenqian was full of questions. Under his incredulous gaze, Shen Qing stepped into the luxurious and exquisite mansion.

What happened? Wasn't Shen Qing already down on his luck? How could he have bought such a big house?

"No, it can't be, it's impossible, absolutely not..."

Song Wenqian shook his head and muttered to himself.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible! Shen Qing has been broke for a long time. She's definitely just here to see me make a fool of myself!"

"Yes, she's acting on purpose. She wants me to regret it? Dream on!"

"Acting, acting, it's absolutely acting!"

"Shen Qing, stop pretending! I won't change my mind. It's all your fault. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be in this situation. I had already won Zhao Wan's heart. It's all your fault!"

"..."

The muttering turned into a breakdown and a tirade of abuse.

But the mansion was large and spacious, so how could those harmless curses possibly reach Shen Qing's ears?

At this moment, Shen Qing was admiring her mansion, in a very good mood.

This is a three-courtyard house, facing south, with blue bricks and gray tiles.

Upon entering, one finds a spacious courtyard with a bluestone floor, an east tent room, a west storeroom, and four side rooms.

The main hall, with its two courtyards and three rooms, is grand and spacious. The east and west wing rooms, also on the second floor, are bathed in sunlight, creating a pleasant atmosphere.

The courtyard has three main halls with five rooms, and there is also a garden with artificial hills and pavilions, which are exquisite and elegant.

"How is it? This courtyard is nice, isn't it?" Fang Ya carefully observed Shen Qing's expression.

Shen Qing nodded: "Facing south, the scenery is pleasant, it's indeed very nice."

"I told you you'd be satisfied. This house is absolutely comfortable to live in. Whenever you're ready to move, I can find someone to help you. If you need to hire servants, you can also contact me," Fang Ya said enthusiastically.

These words reminded Shen Qing that the house was large, and cleaning and maintenance alone would require a lot of effort, which she and her mother certainly couldn't manage on their own.

"Moving isn't necessary, this servant..."

"Whatever kind of servant you want, I have them all—men, women, old, young—take your pick!"

Shen Qing smiled gently: "I prefer quiet and don't need too many people to serve me."

Fang Ya instantly understood Shen Qing's meaning: "Since you prefer quiet, I suggest you hire four servants to be in charge of the gatehouse, the inner courtyard, the kitchen, and personal attendants."

Four people isn't a lot, and Fangya's suggestion is quite reasonable.

Shen Qing thought for a moment and then nodded.

She doesn't need someone to personally serve her, but someone can serve Shen's mother. Shen's mother is blind and prone to stumbling, so she needs someone to personally serve her.

Fang Ya promptly sent someone to bring a group of servants for Shen Qing to choose from.

Shen Qingyi immediately selected four people: Old Chen, the gatekeeper; Li Sao, the maid in the inner courtyard; Qiu Kui, the cook; and Chunxiang, the personal maid.

Old Chen and Sister Li were a bit older, while Qiu Kui and Chun Xiang were the same age as Shen Qing.

After taking care of these matters, Shen Qing went home to pick up her mother and bring her into the mansion. As for the old dilapidated house, she didn't want any of the things and bought all the new ones.

"Daughter, we don't have the money to live in such a nice house. Let's go back."

Shen's mother was restless, her face full of worry.

The rent for this house must be quite high each month.

Shen Qing helped his mother sit down and explained, "Mother, please rest assured that the rent for this house is not expensive. There is a customer who particularly likes my cooking. As long as I cook for him once a month, we can live in this house for free."

"Really?"

"Of course it's true, otherwise where would I get the money to rent a house?"

Shen's mother was somewhat convinced. Indeed, the food her daughter made was delicious and unique.

Whether it's fried chicken or xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), they are all unique in the world.

"Then we really need to thank them."

"I understand, don't worry," Shen Qing reassured her with a smile.

She didn't plan to deal with the mission today; she intended to rest well in the new house for the day.

Even the sunset over the mansion is beautiful as the sun sets.

Soon, it got dark.

The ghost market came alive with all sorts of stalls and pedestrians coming and going.

If Shen Qing were to see this, he would definitely think that this ghost market is just like a modern night market.

It was the same old spot, and now it was packed with people waiting.