The Second Highness finally had a concubine eldest son.
The atmosphere in the courtyard over there can be described as a world of ice and fire.
Some people are happy, some people are angry.
The arrival of this eldest son is destined not to be blessed by everyone.
As for the Second Highness himself, apart from being happy, he was also somewhat regretful.
I don't know what he was thinking, before the concubine's room was born, he was still very nervous.
After the baby was born, he looked indifferent, took a look at it and said a few words before saying nothing.
His actions made the concubine's heart flutter and uneasy.
A reward came from the palace.
Concubine Shen Xian can think about it, she doesn't care whether the child is a concubine or a concubine, as long as it is a brother, she is happy.
The reward was sent to the concubine's room like flowing water, which secretly let the concubine breathe a sigh of relief.
Gu Jiu ate a big melon.
On the day of washing three, she did not attend. Only asked Qingmei to send a gift over, as a token of appreciation.
But the family of the concubine's family was very excited. A family of young and old came to the palace as guests one after another, and the courtyard of the second bedroom was crowded.
I don't know how Ouyang Fu felt when she saw this scene.
Xiao Qin'er wanted to taunt Ouyang Fu, but was finally stopped by Liu Yi.
"It's one thing to think in your heart, but you have to maintain it on the surface. You have to learn from your sister-in-law, why don't you go to the second room, just ask the servant to walk for you."
Xiao Qin'er curled her lips, "I just can't bear the hypocrisy of the second sister-in-law. This time she has a concubine's eldest son, so I just want to see how hypocritical she is."
Liu Yi frowned, "You don't care if she is fake or not. If being fake can gain a good reputation, you might as well be fake for a while."
Xiao Qin'er was very annoyed, "You always stop me, forbid me to do this or that. Am I that bad?"
Liu Yi put on a serious face and said seriously: "You are not bad, you are capricious, you don't care about my situation at all. Did you take everything that my father said
This palace can be chaotic, but we can't take the lead, do you understand? Whoever takes the lead will be unlucky.
You go to see the joke about the second sister-in-law at this time, in case the second sister-in-law is stimulated, the child in her belly will go wrong, have you thought about the consequences
At that time, Concubine Shen Xian must tear you apart. Even my Highness will follow suit. Don't think that Concubine Xian doesn't seem to be favored and can't speak in front of her father.
But don't forget, after all, she gave birth to her second brother for her father, and her father will definitely give her the honor she deserves. If she makes up her mind to trouble you, even the queen mother may not be able to protect you. "
Xiao Qin'er shivered for a while, and said unconvinced: "The queen mother can't protect me, the old queen mother will definitely be able to protect me."
Liu Yi smiled contemptuously, "In front of your heirs, see if the Queen Mother will protect you. If you don't believe in evil, you can try it."
He is very tired.
Xiao Qin'er is sometimes shrewd, and sometimes too willful. He had to spend double his energy to remind her.
At this time, Liu Yi was particularly envious of Liu Zhao.
He envied Liu Zhao to be able to marry a woman who is as capable as Gu Jiu and who can handle things clearly. Even if you can't take a concubine, you will admit it.
Gu Jiu alone is worth countless in-laws.
Liu Yi sometimes had this idea in his mind: If he had married Gu Jiu back then, it would have been great.
Except that Gu Jiu's family background is not as good as Xiao Qin'er's, no matter in terms of appearance, demeanor or her own ability, she has surpassed Xiao Qin'er by more than ten blocks.
"Cousin, what are you staring at me for? I have promised you not to watch the second sister-in-law's jokes, what else do you want?"
Liu Yi shook his head and looked away, "It's nothing. You have to remember that today is different from the past, you must think twice before doing things, and don't let others give you trouble."
"I see. You remind me every day, and my mother also reminded me when she came back last night. My ears are almost callused."
Seeing that Xiao Qin'er was a little impatient, Liu Zhao didn't bother to continue talking.
He hummed, "I'll go to the study to read some books."
He left the upper room and sat alone in the study, meditating.
Leaving Xiao Qin'er, I found peace in my heart.
He called Wang Shun, his servant, and asked, "To what extent has the project outside the South City Gate under the name of Da Furen progressed? Has the house been repaired?"
Wang Shun bowed and said: "His Royal Highness, as far as I know, the second and third phases are under construction outside the south city gate. The second phase occupies a very large area, and it is said that it will not be completed until next year. But over there They are all fragmented repairs.
The second batch, the third batch, and the fourth batch of houses in the second phase will definitely be available before the Mid-Autumn Festival. The houses in the third phase may not be available for sale until after the Mid-Autumn Festival. "
Nowadays, people in the capital have learned a lot of new terms.
The most proficient to use is the opening.
Real estate developers of all sizes in the capital followed the example of the Four Seas Commercial Firms and chose auspicious days for their houses to be launched.
But so far, no real estate developer has been able to catch up with the Four Seas Commercial Bank.
The scale outside the South City Gate alone is not something that ordinary real estate firms can afford.
The Zhu family is interested in real estate development. Previously, he was afraid of offending Gu Jiu, so he didn't move.
Now that they have established a cooperation with Gu Jiu, their family is only staring at the cement road. The matter of repairing the house will continue to be postponed.
Wang Shun didn't understand, so he asked too much, "Why did Your Highness suddenly ask about the project outside the South City Gate?"
Liu Yi played with the wrench on his thumb and said, "My Highness wants to buy some property outside the South City Gate, what do you think?"
Wang Shun was stunned for a moment, "If your Highness insists on buying a property outside the city, it is better to wait for the opening of the third phase. The house in the third phase is good, the location is good, and it is quite far from the first phase and the second phase. It would be good to buy a house as a separate courtyard." .”
Liu Yi shook his head, "His Royal Highness heard that the houses in the second phase only need two or three hundred taels."
"Exactly."
"Limited purchases?"
"I didn't say that. But the houses in the second phase are sold to ordinary people. Is it inappropriate for His Highness to buy property in the second phase?"
Liu Yi shook his head, "It doesn't matter. Buy a few buildings and rent them out. My Highness has heard that many applicants who come to Beijing from other places now prefer to rent a house outside the South City Gate. The rent is cheap and the place is spacious.
After the opening of the market, you will buy a few more houses in good locations for His Highness in the second phase, decorate them well, and rent them all to those candidates who are coming to Beijing to rush for the exam. In each building, two old women are hired to cook and wash for those children. What to do is up to you. "
Wang Shun was stunned for a moment, "Only for Juzi?"
Liu Yi said: "It doesn't have to be a case, any scholar can do it. There are also those Hou Que's non-local Jinshi who also need to rent a house. When the house is rented out, you, often go to see it, and get familiar with those scholars.
If you are afraid of being found out, let some gentlemen come forward. Scholars and scholars can always talk together. "
Wang Shun realized the reason why Liu Yi did this, and immediately paid the highest attention to this matter.
"Your Highness, don't worry, this old slave will definitely take care of it."
"Well! Remember to buy a bigger house."
"The old slave understands."
Liu Yi waved his hand, Wang Shun bowed and stepped back.
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It rained several times in succession.
One autumn rain and one cool.
The capital finally bid farewell to the scorching heat and ushered in a cool autumn.
Before the Mid-Autumn Festival, the second phase of the Nanchengmenwai project, the second batch, the third batch, and the fourth batch of houses were officially launched for sale.
The scene is hot.
I heard that the sales office was overcrowded.
I heard that on the opening day, the Four Seas Commercial Bank set up 60 reception seats, which was not enough at all.
In the end, the reception area was simply set up outside to disperse the flow of people.
Due to the popularity of the scene, it attracted many passers-by who did not buy a house but just watched the excitement.
These days, it's rare to have something exciting to watch.
It was a rare scene, of course, to have fun, and it was to cheer for the Four Seas Trading Company.
Worried about accidents, the embroidered clothes guards were waiting outside the south gate early in the morning.
Gu Yu led the newly established Xinmin County leadership team and also helped maintain order at the scene.
Nima, can you stop squeezing
Obviously the previous few openings were not so popular, why did so many people come this time.
"If I didn't know that many people were just watching the fun, I would have thought that all the common people in the capital would have the money to buy a house."
Gu Yu wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Fortunately, I am not wearing an official uniform today. I'm afraid it won't be squeezed into pickles.
The leadership team of Xinmin County, except for the county lieutenant who was placed by the official department, from the county magistrate down to the yamen servants, were all candidates recommended by Gu Jiu.
The county magistrate himself has a reputation for raising people, and he is from the Northwest. I don't know where Gu Jiu picked him up, but he's pretty capable anyway.
Obviously, he has experienced at the grassroots level, and the experience time is not short.
Below the county magistrate, from subordinate officials to yamen servants, all can read and write.
Almost all of these people have attended the training classes organized by Er Zhuang. Some people used to be managers of commercial firms.
Because of Gu Jiu, these people transformed into petty officials. Although the status is low, at least he has status.
The county magistrate of flowing water, the subordinate staff of iron.
Gu Jiu's real purpose is to control the Xinmin county government through these subordinate officials and government servants.
Gu Yu has no objection.
He himself was also branded as Gu Jiu, and it is impossible to wash away the relationship in this lifetime.
Now people outside say that he is a lackey of Mrs. Zhao's sect.
Gu Yu grinned, he was very satisfied with this title.
"Eunuch Deng, you haven't done enough preparation!"
Gu Yu found Deng Cunli and joked.
Deng Cunli looked at the black heads, this scene was really beyond his expectation.
"Recently, the capital is calm and the sea is calm, and the people are too idle, so they all come out to watch the excitement. Selling a house, I don't know what to see."
"It's all a rare sight. It has been spread all over the capital for a long time, saying that the houses here are so good and the prices are cheap. Even if many people still can't afford it, it doesn't stop them from wanting to take a look."
Deng Cunli hummed.
Gu Yu said with a smile: "Eunuch Deng, leave me two houses with good locations, and I want to buy property too."
Deng Cunli was surprised, "The house in the second phase is still too cramped. Mr. Gu wants to buy a property, so it's better to wait for the opening of the third phase."
Gu Yu shook his head, "I can't afford the third-phase house. The second-phase house is fine. I don't live here, but my relatives can live in."
Gu Yu's family has a large population.
There are four or five brothers alone, and there are a group of nephews and nieces below.
Seeing that the family house can no longer be lived in, it is time for some people to move out of the old house.