The lucky girl in the village has a good way of making money.

Chapter 535 Capital City
Shengtong Wharf in Tongzhou is extremely lively, just like a small town, with all kinds of shops and inns around it.

The Liu family's servants were busy unloading the luggage, while Jiang Tong and the others were in charge of taking care of Shi Liu's luggage.

Shi Liu and his party got off the boat first and, following Liu Dongjia's arrangements, stayed in an inn with a nice environment.

"It's still a day and a half's journey from here to the capital city. It's getting late now. Let's stay here tonight and continue our journey tomorrow morning."

Shi Liu nodded in agreement and kept memorizing the route and location along the way. Liu Dongjia took them to stay in this inn and was familiar with the place, so she thought it was reassuring. After writing these down, she would have an idea of ​​where to go next time she came to the capital.

After spending more than half a month on the boat, we finally reached land. The bed in the inn seemed to be more peaceful to sleep in.

After a good night's sleep, the group woke up early the next morning and had breakfast before continuing their journey to the capital without delaying for a day.

Liu Dongjia's entourage took care of the journey along the way, and at noon they stopped at a large restaurant standing by the official road to have lunch. The restaurant had three floors, and each floor had a lobby layout. As it was located at a transportation fortress, its business was extremely good.

Thanks to Liu Yong's presence, Shi Liu and his party didn't have to wait long after they arrived and were able to eat quickly.

After the meal, we rested for fifteen minutes and then continued on our way.

We stopped at a farm in the evening. This area was already within the territory of the capital city, as it was only forty or fifty miles away.

"It's actually your farm, Uncle Liu?" Shi Liu was also shocked to learn that this farm actually belonged to Mr. Liu.

Liu Dongjia smiled and said, "This area is mostly occupied by the villas of families in the capital. It is also thanks to my aunt that I was able to get a farm here. Unlike the farms back home that have fields, this one is just for entertainment and relaxation. There are no fields, but there is a large lotus pond. In the summer, you can enjoy the flowers. The scenery is quite beautiful."

"This is pretty good!" Shi Liu was really amazed. It would be great to have such a big farm in the capital city where every inch of land is valuable. If one gets bored living in the city, he can go out of the city and relax.

Seeing the envy in her eyes, Liu Dongjia also laughed, "Uncle is very optimistic about you. With your ability, I believe it won't be long before you can buy a house here."

This is not something that can be done with money alone. Shi Liu knew it in her heart, but she smiled and said, "Then I'll borrow Uncle Liu's advice!"

One's own farm is naturally more comfortable to live in than an inn. Mr. Liu had already arranged everything, and they had an exceptionally sumptuous special meal that night.

When I got up early the next morning, there was no need to rush. I ate breakfast leisurely, packed up, and then set off.

Around noon, we came into sight of the majestic and magnificent capital city.

The city gate was like a big hole, and the team entering the city moved like ants, with noisy waves like the tide.

The horses carrying the cargo snorted loudly, and their restless hooves kicked and clapped on the bluestone road, making crisp clattering sounds, until they were calmed down by the horsemen who led them.

There were also merchants traveling with camels. The camels held their heads high, with spices and other rare treasures on their backs. The camel bells hanging on their bodies swayed in the wind, making melodious sounds.

Scholars were chatting and reciting poems while waiting in line to enter the city.

The farmer carrying his load looked reserved, while the woman carrying a basket had a face full of anticipation.

Liu Yue, who was also visiting the capital for the first time, almost leaned out of the carriage, watching everything and chattering excitedly to Shi Liu non-stop.

In the carriage in front, the maidservant beside Liang got off the carriage and walked over. She said a few words to the carriage. Liu Yue curled her lips and lowered the curtain.

Leaning back against the wall of the car, she looked at Shi Liu and sighed, "Sister Shi Liu, look at my mother, she always restricts me from doing anything. If I had known, I shouldn't have come to the capital with her. It would be so good to stay at home. No one would control me. I would be very free. I could practice boxing whenever I wanted. But once I go out, my mother won't allow me to wield swords and guns and jump around.

I really regret it. I shouldn't have come. If I hadn't come, once my parents were out, I could have sneaked out of the house and ventured out to explore the world. I've read a storybook that told about a knight in red—"

She became more and more excited as she spoke. Shi Liu's eyelids twitched slightly, and she quickly interrupted her, "It's good to go to the capital. You just saw how lively the capital is. Didn't you say last time that you wanted to visit Jinxiu Pavilion in the capital?"

When she was still on the boat and chatting with Liang, she heard Liang say that Liu Yue was brought to Beijing for her marriage.

She was asked to behave herself and be quiet, probably for this reason. As an outsider, she couldn't comment on these things, and she couldn't control what Liu Dongjia and his wife said about their daughter. However, the couple loved their child and would never ruin their daughter's lifelong happiness.

After hearing Shi Liu talk about Jinxiu Pavilion, Liu Yue was in a better mood and had a quicker memory. He immediately said to Shi Liu with great interest, "How about we go to Jinxiu Pavilion tomorrow and then have dinner at Tianxiang Tower? I heard that the chef at Tianxiang Tower is an imperial chef from the palace. He is good at making delicious dishes!"

Pomegranate nodded in agreement, "Okay."

There were too many people entering the city, and they waited for a long time before it was finally their turn.

The carriage slowly moved out of the city gate corridor, and soon all kinds of noisy and bustling sounds rushed into the carriage.

Even Shi Liu couldn't help but quietly lifted the curtain to look. When Liu Yue saw it, he hid behind Shi Liu like a thief and looked out along the seam of the car.

There were rows of shops on both sides of the long street, with flags flying, and wine shops and teahouses, all filled with fragrance. There were children playing in front of the candy and cake stalls, laughing and talking happily, and there were women selling sachets, with long and melodious voices————

The streets and alleys are bustling with people and traffic, and the sounds of noise, laughter, and shouting are heard one after another.

What a magnificent picture of prosperity!

"This is the capital city. It's so prosperous! It's even more lively than our provincial capital!" Fudong, Suilu and Liu Yue's maid Dongchu also leaned against the other side of the car window and watched in amazement.

There's no way. This is my first time coming to Beijing to see the world, and I really can't stay calm.

Liu Yue added, "This is more than just more lively than our capital city. How can our capital city's prosperity be compared to this? Oh, looking at this prosperity, I can barely feel that this trip to Beijing is worthwhile!"

The chattering in the carriage was simply unstoppable, but fortunately Liang in the front didn't ask anyone to control them, and the streets outside were so noisy and bustling that others couldn't hear their excited conversations in the carriage.

As the carriage passed through the busiest long street, then went all the way up the bridge, it turned into another street in a moment, which was much less lively and noisy. Then it turned left and right, entered an alley, and stopped in front of a house.

This is the house that Liu Dongjia bought in the city. It is located in Yutaifang next to the inner city. Rich businessmen live here. As it is only half a street away from the inner city gate, the house prices here are not cheap.

Shi Liu had asked about it on the way and was shocked to learn that Liu's family spent five thousand eight hundred taels on this house.

But now that I have arrived at the house, and seen its grandeur and spaciousness, its three-in-three-outlet layout with a cross-courtyard, its large garden, a small lake, and rockery and pavilions, I feel that the price is indeed not high.

She fell in love with the house as soon as she saw it, and thought that if she was lucky enough to buy such a house in the capital, she would be so happy.

She must have had some luck. The next day, after breakfast, she was drinking tea and chatting in the flower hall. When she mentioned the goodness of this house, the housekeeper Gui Shu said, "Miss Shi Liu is also interested in buying a house? The Luo family in the alley next to us is selling their house."

"What's wrong with their family?" Liu Dongjia spoke first. As far as he knew, the Luo family was in the porcelain business and their ancestral home was in Changzhou.

Uncle Gui said, "On New Year's Eve, the youngest son of the Luo family was drinking with a group of friends in Caichun Garden. Somehow he got into an argument with someone, and after getting drunk, he started fighting and accidentally smashed the other person's head.

It would have been fine if it was just an ordinary fight, but who would have thought that the one whose head was broken was the grandson of Lord Sun. This really stirred up a hornet's nest!
After the incident broke out, no one admitted that they were the ones who broke Young Master Sun's head. They were all very drunk at the time and couldn't tell who it was. But this matter couldn't just be let go, right?
The Sun family exerted pressure and asked all the troublemakers to give an explanation. Shuntian Prefecture then arrested Young Master Luo and his gang and put them in jail. After Young Master Sun regained consciousness, they were sentenced according to the law and released after being beaten with dozens of boards.

But how could the Sun family just let it go? They had created many obstacles for these families, both openly and covertly. They were all merchants and had money, but how could they compete with the Sun family?

I don’t know about the other families, but the Luo family has already sold off their shops and other properties. I heard that they are planning to move back to their ancestral home in Changzhou.

Master, you asked me to keep an eye on the shops to sell. When I heard that the Luo family was going to sell their property, I quickly bought the suitable shops. I heard that the price of the Luo family's house has not been negotiated yet, so it has not been sold yet. If Miss Shi Liu is interested, you have to hurry up, otherwise it will definitely be sold if you are late."

Upon hearing this, Liu Dongjia couldn't help but laugh at Shi Liu and said, "Shi Liu, you are really lucky. You said you wanted to find a shop, but you found one before you even entered Beijing! Uncle Gui has a sharp eye, and the shop he bought must be good.

As for the Luo family's house, I heard it also has three courtyards, but I'm not sure what the layout is. It's better to go now than to wait for a better day. Why don't we go and take a look now?"

Shi Liu was also delighted to hear this. This was really a stroke of luck. She immediately said, "Let's go and take a look."

If you like it, you should buy it quickly. This used to be the inner city gate, and the location is so good. It's not easy to find a spot, so you must hurry and grab it.