Chapter 264 Cuihua Hutong


    Qin Zhuangyuan''s house was a little lively today.


    One after another, stewards from wealthy families came to the door with gifts. Regardless of whether they knew him or not, they all came with a congratulatory gift.


    Song Jin received it from Liu Jianfang.


    A decent gift will not fall into any trap.


    The person who came to give the gift was the maid Xiaoxi.


    Xiao Xi is familiar with Song Jin and has something to say: "Mrs. Qin, your appearance has not changed much after not seeing you for many years. No, there has been a change. You have become the No. 1 lady, and you have become more dignified and majestic."


    "Miss Xiaoxi is really good at talking."


    Song Jin''s attitude towards her didn''t seem to have changed. After chatting for a while, he turned the topic to Liu Jianfang, "How are you doing, sir? It''s time for you to get married now."


    Not in the house.


    There was no one else around, and the matter was not a secret.


    Xiao Xi said: "My lord is very good. We got married two years ago and we still live in the capital. My uncle is a civil servant and is still studying in the academy, preparing for the next imperial examination."


    It means I failed this time.


    And Liu Jianfang married Liu Ji.


    The two of them currently live in Cuihua Hutong.


    When Xiao Xi reminded her, she looked around and said, "Ms. Qin should be moving to another place soon."


    "I didn''t hear my husband mention it."


    Song Jin said that Qin Chi was still in the bedroom, waking up, dressing and washing up. He woke up late last night due to a hangover.


    Xiao Xi was surprised, and then said: "I haven''t told you this yet. This place is a little far from the Hanlin Academy. The number one scholar has to go to the Yamen every day, and it is not convenient to go back and forth."


    "What Miss Xiao Xi said is absolutely true."


    Song Jin didn''t look down on Xiao Xi just because he was a servant.


    Qin Chi is now a compiler from the Hanlin Academy of the sixth grade. His main responsibilities are to compile the actual records, record the emperor''s words and deeds, and draft documents related to the ceremony.


    The official position is not high, but in the long run, Hanlin Academy editing is a very promising position. The Hanlin Academy has a close relationship with the cabinet, and many cabinet members are from the Hanlin Academy.


    What''s the saying?


    Those who are not Jinshi will not be admitted to the Hanlin, and those who are not Hanlin will not be admitted to the cabinet.


    After sending Xiao Xi and others away, Song Jin asked people to remove the tea.


    When she saw Qin Chi again, Song Jin was keenly aware that something was wrong with his expression.


    "Ms. sir?" Song Jin approached him.


    Qin Chi said: "Madam, something almost happened yesterday. Why didn''t someone notify me?"


    "Nothing happened to me."


    Song Jin just gave a false alarm yesterday, "Uncle Hong and the secret guards took care of the danger outside in advance."


    "The Yuan family has gone too far to bully others." A cold look flashed in Qin Chi''s eyes.


    Song Jin hurriedly said: "This matter is not necessarily the work of the Yuan family. The Yuan family is currently being watched by the Jin Yiwei. It is unlikely that there will be a chance to cause trouble under the eyes of the Jin Yiwei."


    "That bandit does have a close relationship with the Yuan family."


    This night was enough for Qin Chi''s people to investigate.


    Old Man Hong also suspected that powerful people were involved.


    It is not uncommon for various forces in the capital to plant spies for each other.


    Qin Chi held Song Jin''s hand and solemnly promised: "I will let people continue the investigation until the person behind the scenes is found out."


    "My husband is interested."


    Song Jin didn''t know what Qin Chi was going to do, but he vaguely knew that he had started planning it many years ago. He hoped not to disrupt his plan, "But when do you plan to go to the Hanlin Academy to report, and the distance between your home and the Hanlin Academy is It’s far away, do you need to change your house?”


    "I''m ready for the new house."


    Qin Chi looked at Song Jin with deep eyes, "In Cuihua Hutong, the imperial court has strict regulations on the residences of officials. For sixth- to ninth-grade officials, there are three rooms and seven shelves in the hall, and three rooms and three shelves at the main entrance."


    The hall with three bays and seven bays means that the width of the hall is three bays, that is, the distance between three columns, and the depth is seven bays, that is, the distance between seven girders. The main entrance with three bays and three bays means that the width of the main entrance is three bays and the depth is three bays. In the Daxia Dynasty, buildings were not only places to live in, but also regarded as symbols of status. Different building specifications represent different social status and power.


    It doesn''t mean you can do anything if you have money.


    It''s okay if it exceeds the specification and no one cares about it. Once something goes wrong, it will be the handle.


    The move was quick.


    Old Li Tou has arranged for people to clean the new residence, and the furniture has been prepared.


    Song Jin gave some of the endless pastries at home to her neighbors. After telling her that she was moving, she followed Qin Chi to her new home that afternoon.


    When I first entered my new home.


    Song Jin immediately met Lao Huo, who had not been seen for some time.


    Song Jin never asked where Lao Huo had been during this period, but he knew without asking that he must have been sent by Qin Chi to do business. You can tell from the new shallow scar on his face.


    This man is a highly skilled and daring man, and his investigative skills are first-class.


    But seeing Lao Huo reminded Song Jin of Jianning''s Liu family.


    Check out the 16-9 book bar and see the correct version!


    Qin Chi made no move for a long time.


    What he was waiting for was after he won the top prize.


    Some things still have to wait until he becomes an official. After he enters the court, it will be easier to do.


    Qin Chi took his wife with him and walked around the new home leisurely, "How is it? Are you satisfied, madam?"


    "There is an open space in the backyard, just for planting something."


    Song Jin turned around and said.


    Qin Chi asked jokingly: "Do you want to grow vegetables?"


    "I want to build a greenhouse, not for growing flowers, but for growing vegetables. Then I can have fresh vegetables to eat in winter."


    The so-called no fresh vegetables to eat in winter only exists among the common people. Wealthy people will try their best to grow winter vegetables, such as growing vegetables in a hot spring village.


    Qin Chi mentally agreed with Song Jin''s actions.


    Song Jin pointed to two small rooms in the backyard, "One will be used as a processing room for me, and the other will be used as a warehouse."


    "Ms. Duyi, do you want to add another servant?"


    "I remember that there are regulations for sixth-grade officials, is it regulated by the imperial court?" The only slaves who signed a contract of prostitution in Song Jin''s family were the cook and a wife, which were recorded by the Yamen.


    Neither Old Hong nor Old Li are slaves.


    Don''t worry about the court investigating.


    As the saying goes, if there are policies above, there are countermeasures below.


    People who buy from Song Jin Pharmacy and drug stores have signed a contract of sale, but they will not go to the Yamen to record it.


    There is also a saying to the outside world that they are hired helpers.


    The government has no control over how many people are invited.


    The people at the bottom will not sue the officials just because of this matter.


    Qin Chi and Song Jin lived in the main house.


    It is the best and largest main room in the entire house. Some large side rooms can be divided into two or three rooms for servants to live in, so there is no need to worry about not having enough room.


    Old man Hong and old man Li followed.


    Old Hong is still the gatekeeper, Old Li is still the driver, and Old Huo is the nurse.


    Another day of rest.


    Qin Chi put on his official uniform and reported to the Hanlin Academy.


    Song Jin got up early to prepare meals for Qin Chi, so when Qin Chi was going out, he was still carrying a food box in his hand.


    It''s not far from the Hanlin Academy.


    Qin Chi said that he could walk instead of a carriage.