surrogate wife

They first went to a dental shop called Bafang Dental Shop. The location of this dental shop is not in the most prosperous area, but it has an open door, so it seems to be more suitable for ordinary people.

They just leased a small courtyard, so it must be more appropriate to come here.

The people in the tooth shop were very polite. After listening to their request, they smiled and said: "This kind of small courtyard is usually rented as a wing room. Single-family houses are rarely rented as a whole. Most of them are from the owner's family who has traveled far away."

"We have three small courtyards here that meet your requirements. Two are cheaper and one is more expensive. Which one do you think you should look at first?"

This kind of thing is Wen Yumu's decision. He pondered for a moment and asked: "What's the difference between the expensive one and the cheap one? Is it bigger or better?"

The man from Yaxing said: "On the contrary, the most expensive one is the smallest, and the scenery is also mediocre."

"However, it has its own advantages. It is only a wall away from Danyang Square, where the dignitaries gather, not to mention the safety. If you stand in the courtyard and recite poems, you may be heard by nobles passing by outside the wall."

Of course, this kind of situation is very small, after all, the other side of the wall is the outermost edge of Danyangfang, which rich and powerful people have nothing to do and run to the outermost path.

Although it is very small, it does not mean that it does not exist, does it?

It is not uncommon for businessmen to say how much is true and how much is false, and it is not uncommon for businessmen to boast too much.

Xue Yi sneered when he heard the words, wouldn't there really be fools who believed such nonsense?

Wen Yumu was also a little disappointed. He thought that the expensive environment would be better for living comfortably, but he didn't expect it to be like this.

He said: "Don't you have an elegant environment and a comfortable yard here?"

The people in the tooth shop cupped their hands and said: "The two cheaper ones are also houses for ordinary people. I'm afraid they can't meet your requirements, but the surrounding area is better than the courtyard is big and quiet. Why don't you go and have a look first?"

Although his words were really adulterated, he didn't dare to talk nonsense. No matter how high the two courtyards were, it would be useless to brag about them.

Wen Yumu was a little moved, so it's okay to take a look first, what if it's agreed?

He then said, "Please lead the way."

After seeing it, Wen Yumu was even more disappointed, wasting his time in vain, but the house was really not satisfactory. If he bought it himself, he could have renovated it, but they didn't plan to buy it, which is very difficult.

How could an ordinary courtyard, where ordinary people live, be any better?

The business failed and they left the dental practice.

After learning his lesson, Wen Yumu went straight to Sihai Yahang, a luxurious family located in the bustling area of ​​Dongshi City.

This time, the man in charge of receiving them laughed and said, "If you are looking for this kind of yard, you are in the right place if you come to us. Except for the government, most of these houses are in our hands."

"Government mansions are not bought casually. Most of them have committed crimes, and they are put up for auction after the matter is settled. All the houses listed here are innocent and good people."

Wen Yu Mu Zhanyan smiled and said: "That's very good, then please take us to see a place that you think is the most suitable first, it doesn't matter if the price is more expensive."

The man smiled happily, and said: "There is a courtyard where a Hanlin official once lived. He retired and returned to his hometown last year, so this house has been vacant. It is hanging here with us, and it can be rented or sold."

Wen Yumu's eyes lit up, and he felt good just listening to it, "Then let's go and have a look here first."

Their clothes are exquisite, their accessories are not bad, and they look like they are not short of money. The middle-aged people should be very straightforward, "Okay, let's go, please come here."

This house is located at the outermost edge of Danyang Fang, Wen Yumu saw the location, and said in a low voice to Xue Yi amusedly: "I'm afraid it's not the house I saw before that I could hear the poems, it just happens to be next to this. "

Xue Yi also laughed, and said: "Wouldn't it be very interesting if someone went to recite poems seriously, and the one who heard it was me, a fellow examiner?"

Really cramped.

While joking, the middleman unlocked the lock and led them into the yard.

Wen Yumu was [-]% satisfied after seeing it.

Although it is just entered, the area is twice as large as that of ordinary people's small courtyards. The moon gate for entering the house is very Jiangnan water town style, adding elegance.

The wall extending from the moon gate is painted with ink paintings, which also incorporates the feeling of a screen wall, but there is no sense of disobedience, but it looks very beautiful.

On both sides of the porter's house are chaoshou verandas, which are connected in all directions, and every house can be reached along the verandas, and there is no rain on rainy days.

Small windows are opened every few steps on the chaoshou veranda, and there are occasional paintings of flowers and birds on the walls.

The east and west wing rooms are independent, and a corridor a few steps long is opened at the Chaoshou verandah, passing through directly.

The main hall should be more elegant, with a small independent garden surrounded by white sand and stone slabs, and a small bamboo forest is planted behind the house, which rustles softly when the wind blows.

Entering the house, the furniture should all be mahogany. Although there are some traces of use, they are well maintained, exquisite and noble, which is worthy of the aesthetics of Hanlin officials.

Such a house, let alone a few of them, even a family of three generations can live in it.

Wen Yumu made a final decision on the spot, "That's it, how about money?"

The middleman smiled and said: "The lease is 100 taels of silver in January, and the settlement is in March. You have to rent for at least three months. During the lease, you must promise not to damage the house."

"If you want to buy it, the price is 3000 taels of silver."

Wen Yumu once again had an understanding of the housing prices in the capital. He shook his head and said, "I won't buy it for now. We will lease it for six months, and the cash will be settled."

"Okay, then you can sign a paper with me now, and we will sign the contract on the spot, and the money and the goods will be settled."

Wen Yumu nodded in agreement, and then told Xiaoshu and Xiaoman: "You two don't have to follow along, go buy some mattresses, quilts, gauze curtains, tea cups, etc., just figure it out, and make up for what's missing in the house."

"Yes." The two accepted the task and parted ways with them.

When I arrived at Yaxing, I paid the money and drew up written documents, which were in duplicate, one for Yaxing and one for Wen Yumu.

The middleman collected the written documents, carefully classified them, and then took out two keys and handed them to Wen Yumu. He said with a smile, "This is the key to the main door. The lock of the room inside has been removed. You need to make a new one yourself."

"If you are worried about the door key, you can dismantle it and make a new one yourself. You can just give it to me along with the keys when you hand over the house."

Wen Yu thanked him, took it and put it in the big sleeve robe.

After leaving the dental clinic, both he and Xue Yi breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that a great event had been accomplished.

He couldn't help laughing and sighing, "It's said that living in the capital is not easy, but you really don't deceive me."

Xue Yi also said: "Yes, mother gave us 1 taels of silver. I thought it was a huge sum of money, but in the capital, it is estimated that it will only be enough to buy a yard for two."

Wen Yumu thought about it and said: "If this goes on like this, we'll just sit and eat, and we have to find a way to generate more revenue."

The 1 taels of silver did not mean emptying out Xue’s family’s savings, but at least one-third of it went. There are still many places where silver will be used in the future, so we can’t really empty out the family’s money, right?

Xue Yidao: "It's a pity that I don't know how to be a merchant. If I become famous in the future, I can sell some calligraphy and paintings."

Wen Yumu shook his head, "How can I ask you to do this kind of thing to make a living?"

"Let's talk about the future, the most important thing now is to prepare for the exam."

He has an immature idea, and he can try it when he settles down.

Xue Yidao: "Don't worry, I will definitely prepare well. But if you don't get enough money, you have to tell me."

"I saved it."

They still went back to the inn. Xiaoshu and Xiaoman spent three days cleaning up the house, unpacking and washing bedding, installing windows and curtains, buying new stoves, cups and bowls, etc. After finishing all the details, they officially moved in.

After settling down, Wen Yumu discussed with Xue Yi, "We only have two good friends in the capital. If Yu'an is not here, we only have a mentor's family. I should visit, but I am a little worried, and I don't know whether I should go or not. "

"Or, I don't know if I should go now."

Xue Yidao: "You are worried that I will take the exam for this subject, and the teacher is the first rank first assistant in the current dynasty. Now come to the door and tell others that I am following others, or that I have won the Jinshi, and people will say that the teacher is favoritism."

Wen Yu Mu Tan said yes.

Xue Yi raised his eyebrows, curled the corners of his mouth, and revealed a sneering smile, "No matter what you do, you bastards will say bad things, so why bother with those villains."

"I just do what I have to do, with a clear conscience."

Wen Yumu nodded, "Yes, we have all arrived in the capital, and we are afraid to go to visit. Not only is it impolite, I am afraid that the teacher will be disappointed."

Xue Yi smiled and picked his chin, "That's the reason, so don't think too much about it, let's come to the door tomorrow with presents ready."

Wen Yumu responded with a smile, and said: "Teacher and teacher's wife like to eat delicious food as much as you do, but unfortunately I can't make hot food to bring over."

"If you don't want to make some Sansho Mushroom Sauce, Beijing cakes and pasta are more popular, which can be used to match."

Xue Yi said: "What you did must be good."

The matter was settled in this way. Wen Yumu bought fresh mountain mushrooms, some pickled peppers and chili millet, added soy sauce, spices, soybeans, peanuts, diced beef and chicken, and carefully fried them to make a jar of chili sauce. Served in a beautiful porcelain jar.

Then I made some yam jujube paste and yam chestnut paste cake, wrapped them up and carried them together.

Xiaoman followed behind, carrying the gift that Mrs. Lu had prepared in advance.

Today, they went to the door and handed over tokens—the jade pendant left by Wen Ruhui when he left—the concierge informed them in surprise and hospitality, and led them into the main hall.

Wen Ruhui sat at the top in a good mood, and Mrs. Wen sat next to him, also smiling.

"Good boy, you are here. Now many people know that I have accepted a young disciple. Give me a good test this time, and don't lose my old face."

Xue Yi smiled confidently: "Teacher, don't worry, I won't embarrass you."

The more Wen Ruhui looked at him, the more satisfied he became, and he nodded frequently, "Not to mention anything else, just say that your appearance is also good enough. After the exam is over, I will take you around."

"..."

Mrs. Wen coughed hurriedly, talking nonsense nonsense.

Seeing this, Wen Yumu recalled how he had untied Yuan Pan in the provincial capital, so he told them with a smile, which caused a burst of laughter.

Mrs. Wen said: "Everyone in the world loves beauty, and the atmosphere in the capital is no worse than that of Liangjiang, or even worse."

"If the spiritual light hits the top, I'm afraid that when you ride a horse and parade through the streets, it will be empty for thousands of people."

The smile on Xue Yi's face froze.

Wen Yu Mu Ren smiled and said: "I am looking forward to that day, so that I can witness this scene that can be recorded in the annals of history."

Wen Ruhui stroked his beard and said, "Mu'er is right. Don't worry about my high position and power now. After thousands of years, I won't be able to keep my name and history. Is it because I have an exceptionally handsome disciple?"

Everyone laughed again, Xue Yi's scalp was numb.

There is no end, there is no end.

"Father, mother, I heard that junior brother is here, why are you so happy?" A clear male voice came, and then a young man walked in.

This young man has black hair and a white crown, with a high ponytail. His figure is as tall and straight as a pine and cypress.

Next to him was another man in brocade clothes. His face was weak and handsome but full of nobility. He looked like a person who had been in a high position for a long time.

The young man in brocade clothes didn't speak, but the moment he entered, the atmosphere became obviously a little more serious.

He clasped the folding fan in his palm and said with a smile, "Why didn't you talk when I came here?"

"Meet the teacher, teacher's wife, is this the new junior brother?"

Wen Ruhui cleared his throat and said with a smile, "That's right, since we're here, let me introduce you to each other."

"This guy is my ineffective son." He pointed at the heroic young man with a high ponytail and said.

The young man smiled and cupped his hands, "Wen Changning, I have met my junior brother and sister-in-law."

"This one is my disciple, you should call him Senior Brother Jinyan." He pointed at the brocade-clothed youth again.

The young man smiled and said, "I have met my junior brother and sister-in-law. I came here in a hurry today. I didn't expect to meet you. I didn't prepare a gift. I will make up for the meeting gift later."

Sincerely, sincerely?

Both Wen Yumu and Xue Yi were terrified. They heard that today's son had worshiped Mr. Wen as his teacher when he was young, and he also respected him as the emperor's teacher after he ascended the throne. He trusted him very much.

And today's taboo name is none other than Nangong Jin.

Today's son is the youngest son of the first emperor, he was only fifteen years old when he ascended the throne, and he is only 21 years old this year. Judging by his age, he is right.

There are smart people on the field, and you can tell by their expressions that they have guessed the truth, but it is precisely because they are smart people that everyone sees it and does not tell it.

Xue Yi and Wen Yumu returned the salute with a smile, calling them seniors, with ordinary expressions as if he was really just an ordinary senior.

Nangong Jin was secretly satisfied. There are many smart people, but not everyone is able to guess the truth and remain calm, and everything is as usual.

Although he guessed that he was the emperor, Xue Yi never flattered anyone, so he went along with the flow and treated him like a teacher and brother, which won his high regard.

Wen Yumu didn't care, anyway, he was just a flower seal, and it would be good to make Xue Yi's pendant on this occasion, and it would be wrong to say more.

The atmosphere eased down, and it was fun again.

Nangong Jin sniffed, raised her eyebrows and said: "Teacher, what did you eat just now, I can still smell the faint scent, it makes me hungry."

In other words, he is the emperor, so no matter what, no one will say that he has lost his status.

Wen Ruhui said: "I haven't eaten anything, I haven't eaten yet."

Nangong would like to sniff lightly, and his eyes slowly locked on Wen Yumu.

Everyone also looked at him.

Wen Yumu smiled slightly, and patted the food box on the side, "I made some sansho mushroom sauce for the teacher, and some yam date paste and chestnut pastry."

Seeing that they were all curious, he simply took out the hot sauce and opened the jar.

A spicy smell, with a strong mushroom aroma, immediately filled the whole room.

Wen Ruhui said: "The smell of soy sauce is so fragrant, it reminds me of the time on Qingliang Mountain."

Wen Changning is fond of spicy food, so he couldn't help saying: "Good sauce, I've never smelled such a mellow sauce."

Nangong nodded in agreement.

Wen Yumu didn't expect a jar of hot sauce to make him the focus, even the emperor was attracted.

Of course, this is not an ordinary chili sauce, but a chili sauce with spirit dew added during frying.

I wanted to honor the teacher, but I never thought it would be this direction.

Nangong smiled, "It's better to meet you by chance than to invite each other, so I'll have the cheek to have a meal today."

Wen Changning nodded frequently, looking very much like Wen Ruhui just now, "Extremely, I think this sauce goes well with noodles in broth, and the shortbread is also excellent. I'll ask the kitchen to prepare more."

Just like that, Wen Ruhui ate up a jar of hot sauce before it was warmed up, most of it went into Wen Changning's stomach, and he was so angry that he scolded Nizi.

Wen Yu murmured: "Teacher, don't be angry, I will make another big jar and send it over tomorrow."

Wen Changning wiped his mouth and said seriously, "I want it too."

Nangong would like to join in the fun with a smile, "Whoever sees it will have a share."

Wen Yumu: "..."

Are you serious?Just for a jar of hot sauce?