My wife is frail and sickly

Chapter 25

Being recognized, Yuan Zhonglou was obviously in a good mood, but he was also very curious, "Where are you going?" He didn't say "What kind of far trip does a girl go to?"

After getting along with each other these days, Yuan Zhonglou knew that Shen Xiaolou was not as harmless as she showed. She looked weak and frail, but in fact... Yuan Zhonglou didn't know what to say, he probably had some evil nature, anyway. You can't treat her like an ordinary girl.

"Go to Beijing." After thinking about it, Shen Xiaolou added two more words, "Collect debt."

She was helpless before, but now her health is much better. Can she not go to Beijing to see that family?Let's collect some debt.

Shen Xiaolou can pretend that the whole family is dead, but she is afraid that they will fake the corpse!They couldn't remember her now, but they would always think of her as she grew older.She always likes to plan ahead. Only by knowing herself and her enemies can she prevent them from causing trouble for her.

This time she went to understand the situation. Of course, it would be better if she could collect some debt along the way.

For example, who owns the title deed of Xiaoqingzhuang?
Yuan Zhonglou thought someone owed her money, so she went to Beijing to ask for it herself. She was afraid she owed a lot.Thinking about her asking him to raise the rent yesterday, and thinking about her stubborn temper, he felt inexplicably sympathetic to the person who owed her money.

Shen Xiaolou also explained it at Yangzhuangtou. The original words were as follows, "I will go out for ten days and a half at least, and I will be back in two or three months at most. If I am not here, you can handle Zhuangzi's affairs." Look at the treatment, you will sow what you need to sow, and you will reap what you need to reap, and just as it was before, so it will be in the future.”

Yang Zhuangtou wanted to ask her where she was going, but he didn't dare to say, "Girl, please take Erya with you so that there's someone to look after you on the way."

"No need." Shen Xiaolou refused, "It's a burden."

Yang Zhuangtou suddenly realized, oh yes, the girl has established a friendship with the Lord of Hell, and she must take a secret path, so naturally she cannot bring a big living person with her.I have heard from older people that a skilled person with great skills can travel thousands of miles in a night. The capital is only more than 100 miles away. Isn't it just a cup of tea?

Thinking of this, he looked at Shen Xiaolou with eyes filled with awe.

Shen Xiaolou knew from the look on his face that he was thinking too much, thinking too much... just thinking too much, it wasn't a bad thing.People, you still have to have a little respect.

After Shen Xiaolou had money on hand, she bought a carriage. Except when going to the county town, she basically didn't use the carriage.She always walks when she goes to town. She can walk as fast as she wants or as slowly as she wants. She can also stop and talk to people without having to worry about a group of zombies suddenly appearing out of nowhere. How comfortable!
She didn't catch a carriage when she returned to the capital this time. Instead, she paid to hire a carriage in the town to take her there.We set out at dawn, hurriedly and slowly along the way, and only had dry food for two meals before arriving in the capital before the city gates closed.

Under the afterglow of the setting sun, the city gate is tall and majestic, like a towering tower guarding the city, demonstrating the solemnity and dignity of the ancient city.The gray city wall is simple and solemn, and the more than ten meters high wall is already covered with moss. These moss are the traces of the passage of time, the best evidence of the vicissitudes of history, and are awe-inspiring.

Entering the city, the bustle hits you: the wide bluestone road where horse-drawn carriages can run side by side, the high-flying store signs and flags, the sparkling carriages and horses, the endless flow of pedestrians... everything is completely different from anywhere else. .

Houses are dotted on both sides of the street, including teahouses, taverns, inns, butcher shops, pawn shops, etc.; there are also small vendors setting up stalls in the open spaces on both sides of the street; pedestrians on the street include people carrying burdens, driving delivery vehicles, and others carrying goods. There are people with children, and there is also a single person who is in a hurry... How can this one be so prosperous!
The spring breeze blew across her face, and Shen Xiaolou felt that her eyes could not see clearly. It was indeed the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, and her visit was not in vain.After reading the history books of this time and space, Shen Xiaolou knew that this ancient city had been a battleground for military strategists and a battlefield between two armies many times. The magnificent palaces and bustling streets had been reduced to ruins several times and prospered several times.

The coachman took Shen Xiaolou to the inn and left. This kind of inn was too expensive and he couldn't bear to stay there.He usually lives in a Datongbu room with a dozen or so people. He can stay there for a few cents a night, has free hot water, and can park his carriage for free.Shen Xiaolou directly asked for an upper room, which cost her two hundred cash.If she had to stay for a month, this expense alone would cost four taels of silver.In addition to eating, she wanted to try all kinds of delicacies in Beijing, and the money she spent was too much.

How much wealth does she have in total?It's quite painful to think about it.

Fortunately, she didn't plan to stay in the inn permanently. She planned to take a night's rest and rent a house tomorrow.There is no need to be particular about it, as long as there is a room with a bed enough for her to sleep in. She is usually not there during the day anyway.

It's not that she can't endure hardships, she prefers to spend the money she saves on accommodation on food.

After riding in the carriage for a day, Shen Xiaolou was really tired.The road conditions in ancient times were so bad, and the carriages had no shock absorption. Although most of them were on official roads, Shen Xiaolou was still jolted to the point of falling apart.

After asking for hot water, taking a bath, and having a simple dinner, Shen Xiaolou rested.

Early the next morning, Shen Xiaolou inquired with the waiter at the inn while having breakfast, so she went straight to Yahang after leaving the inn.In ancient times, there were no house leasing agencies. Yahang was the intermediary broker for various businesses.They can broker all transactions and get commissions from the middle.

The Changping Marquis Mansion is located in Xicheng. "The east is rich and the west is noble, the south is poor and the north is humble." I heard that the residences of princes, ministers and dignitaries are all in Xicheng.Shen Xiaolou wanted to inquire about the news. For convenience, the house he rented must not be too far away from the Changping Marquis Mansion.

Apart from not being too far away from the Changping Marquis Mansion, Shen Xiaolou had few requirements, so she rented the house in just half a day.It was a large courtyard with five families living in it. One of the young couples heard that they had made money and moved elsewhere. This was the house Shen Xiaolou rented.

The room was not big, but there were a lot of messy things in it. Shen Xiaolou frowned subconsciously. She could tolerate the simple conditions, but she couldn't stand the dirt and mess.

Seeing this, the landlady quickly said, "The last tenant just moved out and hasn't had time to clean up. These things are just put away temporarily and will be cleared out. Don't worry, girl, we are all responsible people and will not cheat you." .”

Shen Xiaolou returned to the door, "Okay, you clean it. I'll sign the contract after you clean it. Oh, leave me a bed and clear out the rest."

Landlady...

She didn't even think about cleaning by herself. She just saw that Shen Xiaolou was a girl, young and thin-skinned, so she bullied her into cleaning by herself.

She didn't expect this little girl to be so shrewd. She looked at Shen Xiaolou who was ready to leave at the door and could only pinch her nose and do it herself.

(End of this chapter)