aircannonsinc Chapter 487 Study Room
Chapter 487 Study Room
"Madam, not all the servants are here yet. Those from the kitchen haven't arrived yet. After you're settled, I'll ask them to come and pay their respects to you!" Dou Zhun said as he bowed to everyone one by one.
Shen and Jiang Fugui looked at each other. They were also living the life of master and mistress in a big house.
Jiang Youzhen led a group of people in. Since Wen Ruyu and the others had not rented a yard yet, they decided to stay in this house temporarily.
The front yard was used as a guest room. Jiang Youzhen brought Xiao Niu and Jiang Zhizhou to live in the second courtyard, while Jiang Fugui and his wife lived in the third courtyard.
Because it was hard to leave their hometown, the Jiang Tao couple stayed in their house in Qinghe Village and helped look after the fields there.
Although a large part of the land had been rented to Aunt Ya's family, in order to prevent Jiang Tao and his wife from feeling lonely, a portion of the land was left for them.
Wen Ruyu moved into the front yard with his parents. Even the front yard was very spacious. In addition to the flower hall, there was also a separate small courtyard.
"This house is too big. I get lost every day. The rockery, pond, garden, and winding corridors make me dizzy."
Shen finally reached the third courtyard and felt exhausted.
Jiang Youzhen smiled and said, "The original owner of this house was a farmer and scholar, and even had a fifth-rank official. Later, the owner was sent to a remote place to serve as a county magistrate, but he died of illness while in office. His wife was heartbroken, so she took her son back to her hometown, and the house was sold."
In the capital, whether in the south or west, it is not easy to buy a large courtyard with five entrances. In addition, this house is located in the city, so it is very rare to find a quiet place in the bustling city.
Of course, you can’t buy a house in the North City just because you want to. Even if you buy it, you can’t live in it because it’s full of officials’ residences.
"Then this house must cost a lot of money, right?" Shen clicked her tongue twice.
"I don't know. It was given to me by someone else, but it must be several thousand taels."
Jiang Youzhen shook his head, causing Xiaoniu and Jiang Zhizhou who were following behind him to be so surprised that they couldn't close their mouths.
Thousands of taels? They had never seen so much silver in their lives.
Shen opened her mouth to say something, but she closed it in the end. The clan leader and the head of the family had said that the young man knew his limits, and that they, the peasants, didn't understand, so they shouldn't ask too many questions.
"This house is so big, it would take at least two or three quarters of an hour to walk from the fifth entrance to the front yard?"
Jiang Fugui had to admit that this old girl was really good at making money. Although she didn't buy the house herself, she must have paid a similar or even higher price.
Jiang Youzhen smiled, "Dad and Mom don't know, who among the noble ladies in the inner palace of the capital would walk from the fifth entrance to the front yard? They all ride in sedan chairs or small carriages with black sheds.
The carriage comes in directly from the west corner gate in front, without stopping, and goes straight to the gate of the courtyard. It will not go away on its own. In the past, the servants led the way, so once you get used to it, you won’t get lost.”
Jiang Fugui and his wife were stunned by what they heard, and they kept sighing that the rich families were really sophisticated. Even Xiao Niu and the others behind them pricked up their ears, and suddenly understood what was going on, which was considered a great insight.
Jiang Youzhen hadn't gone to the second courtyard yet. He just gave the luggage to Qinglang and the others to pack, and then accompanied Jiang Fugui and his wife to the third courtyard.
When everyone walked into the main room, they saw that it was fully furnished.
Jiang Youzhen had already asked Dou Zhun to prepare the tables and chairs, but he did not give any instructions about the antique cabinet and bookshelf.
"I didn't expect Manager Dou to be so thoughtful that he even thought of these details. The arrangement is very good!" Jiang Youzhen looked around and expressed his satisfaction.
She walked from the main room to the inner room, walked to the antique shelf, and casually picked up a blue and white lotus plate. After carefully examining it, her expression slightly withered.
"Is this from the previous dynasty?" Or is it an antique? Jiang Youzhen was surprised. She just wanted to praise Dou Zhun for his good taste and tasteful furnishings.
But it was impossible for Dou Zhun to withdraw so much money from the account to buy antiques without her consent, and she still knows nothing about it.
"Ah? Didn't the young master ask someone to buy a lot of ornaments and send them here? I thought the young master had planned it long ago and prepared these long ago!"
When Dou Zhun, who was standing behind him, saw Jiang Youzhen's confused look, he realized that Jiang Youzhen knew nothing about the matter.
"When were they delivered? I didn't send anyone to deliver these. I told you to take charge of the arrangements and withdraw the money from the account." Jiang Youzhen suddenly thought of the second prince. Could it be that this guy is the one who is paying for it?
"I didn't withdraw any money. Those people were divided into two groups. The first group sent a lot of rare curios and ornaments. A few days later, another group was sent. I saw too many and it looked messy, so I moved some of them to the warehouse."
As Dou Zhun was speaking, he suddenly remembered something.
"I have also made a warehouse inventory, which is stored and registered according to batches. If you want to review it, I will bring the booklet to you for your review!"
Jiang Youzhen nodded. He owed someone such a big favor, so he should be aware of it, right?
Unexpectedly, after Jiang Youzhen finished reading the list sent by the other party, she found that the handwriting of the two batches was different, and she also saw the signature at the end of the list.
The handwriting of a man was very elegant and Jiang Youzhen was very familiar with him. He should be the second prince. There was no signature on the list, but Jiang Youzhen felt that it was him.
At the end of the other list was a signature - Chongming. Chongming was the courtesy name of the Fourth Prince. Besides, Jiang Youzhen was familiar with the handwriting. She also had the Fourth Prince's calligraphy here!
OK! I owe you two more favors!
"Since it has been delivered, keep it!" Jiang Youzhen returned the list.
Jiang Fugui and his wife looked at each other, and Shen asked cautiously, "Xiao Lang, are these expensive? Or should we put them in the warehouse?"
Jiang Youzhen laughed, "Ornaments are meant to be displayed. Wouldn't it be useless if they were left in the warehouse? Just put it there without worry."
She raised her hand and said, "Even if it's all broken, your son can afford it."
"Go away! You are such a scoundrel. These are all valuable items. How can you be so wasteful?" Shen scolded with a smile.
Jiang Youzhen returned to his own courtyard and found that the study and bedroom were very large, and the outer room for guests was like a small side hall. It was estimated that this courtyard was originally where the owner lived.
In addition to the full antique shelves, there are also many books on the bookshelves.
Sitting in front of the desk, Jiang Youzhen looked at the four treasures of the study placed on it. Although they were not particularly valuable, they were not cheap either.
It must be said that although the items sent by the Second Prince were not as valuable as those sent by the Fourth Prince, when it comes to meticulousness, the Second Prince's gifts are the most precious.
I didn't expect that such an unruly person could be so meticulous. You can't judge a person by his appearance.
Second Prince, this man is very good at winning people’s hearts!
Her arm touched a raised area beside the desk, and Jiang Youzhen looked over curiously. After observing for a while, she pressed down the raised area, and heard a slight noise coming from the bookshelf behind her.
Jiang Youzhen was startled, turned around and looked back, only to find that the bookshelf had moved to the side, revealing an entrance that was only wide enough for one person to pass through.
It was pitch black inside, and Jiang Youzhen immediately thought of the novels he had read in his previous life. The study rooms of many wealthy families were very mysterious, and there would be secret rooms hidden inside.