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"The most prosperous place in Dongling is Shangjing. The terrain of Shangjing is in the shape of nine grids, with the Imperial City located in the center of the northernmost part. The main longitudinal road leading to the Imperial City is called Imperial City Road.

There are many shops on Huangcheng Road, mainly selling food, specialties, accommodation, etc. To the west is Xihu Road, which is mainly filled with shops selling jewelry, ready-made clothes, rouge and powder. The largest brothel in the capital, "Yunyue Pavilion", is located at the intersection of Xihu Road and Tenghua Street and is extremely beautiful.

Further west is Xiyue Road, which is mainly a horse farm, a Cuju field, a horse riding and archery field, and a venue for large-scale private gatherings.

To the east of the Imperial City Road is the East Lake Road, which mainly sells cakes, fine wine, tea, and special snacks. The neighboring Dongyue Road mainly sells medical clinics, medicinal herbs, martial arts halls, ironware, and woodworking..."

Liu Qingyin squatted at the gate of Shangjing City, holding her chin, staring straight at the young man squatting on the ground selling maps. He spoke eloquently, spit flying all over the air, as he talked about the topography and characteristics of Shangjing. He knew every flower and plant in Shangjing by heart.

The young man's eyes were shining, and he vowed to sell the topographic map to the furious little girl in front of him. Liu Qingyin held her chin with her eyes wide open, dozed off, and her chin almost fell off her hand.

"Little girl, this unparalleled topographic map of mine is a must-have item for you when you first come to the capital. Almost everyone in the capital has one. Look at its texture and the delicate depiction. Moreover, this map is made of leather, so it won't fade and is not afraid of water..."

"Ayin, it's time to go." Ye Han called out. As soon as he arrived in Shangjing, he bought a lot of Xueer's favorite food.

Liu Qingyin stood up and shook her head to clear her mind, "Well, let's go!"

"Little girl, this map is hard to come by. You will miss this shop if you miss this village. Today it's on special offer for only two taels of silver. Only two taels. You will regret it if you don't buy it!" The young man shouted with all his might, making a last ditch effort.

With a "swish!" sound, Ye Hansheng threw a few copper coins to the young man and took out a topographic map. "What kind of leather costs two taels of silver? Human skin?"

Looking at Ye Hansheng's eyes that were so cold that they could freeze, the young man shuddered, "Sir... Young Master, you are joking."

"I am a merchant in Beijing and I cannot cheat or deceive people. The Jingzhao government is not just for show!"

"Understood! Sir, take care!"

In the carriage, Ye Hansheng handed Liu Qingyin a topographic map, "Topographic maps are still very necessary, Ayin, take it."

"Two taels of silver, brother, he is robbing money."

"I don't need two taels to buy it."

"You didn't pay me, did you?"

"Ayin seems to have some misunderstanding about me."

"No, no, Shengsheng is a man of high moral character and would never act like that." Liu Qingyin smiled brightly, "Thank you Shengsheng for the topographic map."

She emphasized the word "gift" with extra emphasis, fearing that she would hear the word "IOU" in the next second.

"We've arrived in the capital, Shengsheng, can you help me find a cheap house? I'm unfamiliar with the place, so it should be enough for Aunt Li, Xiaoyue and the three of us to live in."

"I have already arranged it. I will take you to your accommodation right away!"

"Shengsheng, you are really thoughtful!" Liu Qingyin's eyes lit up and she said happily, "How much does it cost per month to live here?"

"Two taels of silver per month."

"Then...how much money do I get for working for you for a month?"

"Four taels!"

“???” Liu Qingyin was confused. Although family and country are more important than anything else, an individual cannot just take care of himself, so she cannot help the whole world.

"With the prices in Shangjing being so high, this is the most suitable house I can find. The monthly salary I will give you is also the standard monthly salary of Yingge."

"Does Shadow Pavilion have any subsidies?"

"Yes, you will receive a certain amount of subsidy depending on the circumstances of the case."

"Should we sign a contract?"

"You want to sign a contract to sell yourself to me?" Ye Hansheng smiled playfully.

"No, no, no, what's the point of signing a contract to sell yourself? It's just an ordinary contract that specifies how much salary you will get each month, how much subsidy you will get, what work you will need to do, and how long you will work. Isn't there such a contract?"

Ye Hansheng: "No, Shadow Pavilion is not suitable for signing contracts. If someone sees it, the people of Shadow Pavilion will be exposed to have no secrets."

Liu Qingyin was speechless: "Okay, okay, you are handsome and you are right, if you don't have it, then it's fine. Let's just make it clear."

"The monthly salary is four taels of silver, and the subsidy will be based on the situation. Do what I arrange and be ready at any time." Ye Hansheng said word by word.

"Damn capitalists!" Liu Qingyin muttered to herself.

"Shengsheng means that the pay is low, the work is heavy, and you have to work day and night, and you have to risk your life?!" Liu Qingyin widened her eyes.

"Haha," Ye Hansheng laughed heartily, and smoothed her frizzy hair skillfully, as if smoothing Xue'er's hair, "Don't worry, Ayin, I will definitely protect you!"

"Am I considered a member of Shadow Pavilion? I see you all have badges and such, which seem very useful. Can you give me one?" Liu Qingyin said with full anticipation.

"No, we don't accept women!" Ye Hansheng said.

"Ah? So I can only be considered a temporary worker? The kind that has to take the blame at any time. Why doesn't Yingge accept women? Women can also accomplish great things." Liu Qingyin asked.

"It's not that Shadow Pavilion doesn't accept women, it's that I don't accept women!"

"What? Do you look down on women?" Liu Qingyin rolled her eyes at him.

"That's not the case. According to the century-old rule of the Shadow Pavilion, women need to take an extra test to enter the Shadow Pavilion."

"What exam? Maybe I can do it!"

"Ayin, you can't do that!" Ye Hansheng said in a firm tone, not allowing any objection.

"Don't look down on me. Tell me, what is the test? Swords, spears, swords, halberds, axes, hooks, forks? Internal strength? Lightness skills? Eighteen martial arts? Rhetoric, learning, amusing, singing?"

Ye Han said clearly: "The first test for a woman to enter the Shadow Pavilion is the bedroom technique!"

Liu Qingyin almost vomited blood.

"Ayin, do you think it's okay?" Ye Hansheng asked jokingly.

"Ahem! Temporary workers are also good. As long as they can serve the people, we shouldn't care about temporary workers or regular workers. I love temporary workers! Temporary workers are especially good!" Liu Qingyin's eyes were sharp, "But...!"

"What does Ayin want?" Ye asked coldly.

"The Ying Pavilion provides food, one tael of silver per month, and I have to starve."

"Sure, three meals a day, guaranteed to keep you full!"

The carriage stopped in front of a small courtyard. A middle-aged man in his forties was standing in front of the door with his back bent. He had a kind smile and was very friendly. Liu Qingyin and his group got off the carriage and the man came up to greet them.

"Is this Miss Liu? I'm the landlord here, Wu Dapeng. From now on, just call me Old Wu!"

"Oh, you're the landlord, Uncle Wu. Please take care of me in the future." Liu Qingyin bowed slightly very politely.

"Miss, you are too polite. If you have any problems in the future, you can come to me directly. I live in Lancao Lane, which is just across the alley. I live in Lancao Lane Wu's residence."

Liu Qingyin looked up at the sign at the gate of the courtyard, which read "Liu Residence". "Okay, I understand. Uncle Wu, when is the rent due each month? Do you have a contract?"

"The young man has already paid the rent for three months. The contract has been given to him. You can live here without worry, young lady."

"Here is the key to the house, please keep it, young lady. You can go and rest for a while. If you need anything or any necessities, you can come to me. I will not disturb you anymore. I will take my leave first." Lao Wu bowed to Ye Hansheng and Liu Qingyin and said goodbye.

"After the due date, Yingge will pay the rent, and the money will be deducted from your monthly salary. It's nine taels for these three months. Ayin can just write me an IOU." Ye Hansheng said with a smile.

"Shengsheng is so thoughtful." Liu Qingyin squeezed out these words from between her teeth.

"It should be so." Ye Hansheng smiled like a capitalist.

Aunt Li and Xiaoyue got off the carriage with their luggage. Dahuang and Xueer also jumped down happily, strolling around and observing the terrain.

Liu Qingyin opened the door. It was a square courtyard with a main room, two side rooms, a kitchen next to the east wing, a toilet next to the west wing, and the house in the middle of the courtyard. The front yard had plenty of sunlight, and some flowers and plants grew very lushly. The backyard was covered by a huge tree canopy, and dense light could be seen under the sunlight.

The weather in Shangjing is clear and cloudless, which is completely different from Liushu County. It is obviously a Feng Shui treasure land where every inch of land is worth a lot of money.

"Ayin, you live in the main house, and the old woman and Yue girl will each have a side room." Aunt Li said.

"No, no, no, Aunt Li, you are the oldest and should live in the main house. You can't refuse. Xiaoyue and I will live in the side room."

Aunt Li refused in every possible way, but finally Liu Qingyin had no choice but to leave it to God. They drew lots, and the result was that Liu Qingyin lived in the main house, Aunt Li lived in the east wing, and Xiaoyue lived in the west wing.

"God has decided it, Ayin, don't refuse." Aunt Li smiled, and the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes deepened a little.

Following God's decision, Liu Qingyin entered the main room. The room was clean and tidy, with a dressing table, bedding, tables, chairs and benches. All the supplies were available, and she could really move in with just her luggage.

"Sister, the bathroom is over here. We can eat in the main hall." Xiaoyue smiled happily and talked happily about future life and arrangements.

"I can't stay long, so I'll take my leave first. Ayin, take a rest today and I'll come down to pick you up tomorrow." Ye Hansheng said.

"Okay, Shengsheng, you've worked hard. I'll see you off!" Liu Qingyin said as she came out of the house. There was no one in the yard, not even the two dogs, big and small. She walked to the gate and looked outside, but there was no one there either.

"Is Ye Hansheng a ghost? He disappeared so quickly?" Liu Qingyin's eyes widened, her head full of question marks, she felt it was incredible. In less than half a minute, the man and the two dogs disappeared without a trace. Even evaporation wouldn't be that fast...

At this moment, a hand patted her head...