Qu Fulan’s thod is rather unscrupulous; it might hurt and offend two n at once.
It’s naturally offensive to Heir Pei, and harmful to Xiao Shiqing, for in Xiao Shiqing’s eyes, she is his bygone lover.
But when trimming grass, one must remove the roots; otherwise, it will sprout again in the spring breeze.
"Actually, I..." Qu Fulan had just begun to speak when two n interrupted her.
"This is a matter between and him that needs resolution, you don’t need to worry." The two spoke in unison, a rare mont of coordination.
Qu Fulan’s mouth twitched, was she just an extra?
"How do you plan to resolve it?"
One insisted on seeing her, and two old foes inevitably t, unable to speak peacefully, resulting in argunts. To avoid this, the thod was to have Xiao Shiqing not co looking for her anymore?
What thods could they have?
"A duel."
"A duel."
Again, speaking in unison.
"A duel?" Qu Fulan asked, puzzled, how did it co to a duel?
Qu Fulan could not understand, but the two n were clear in their minds.
The loser would have no right to appear by her side, as far away as possible.
"Do you an to keep fighting; I do not agree," Qu Fulan opposed.
They are all noble sons and heirs, if they get hurt fighting, people trace the cause back to her, thinking she is a calamity causing two outstanding n to fight, how could she live?
Even the emperor might directly sentence her to death upon knowing.
"Fighting is pointless. With the winter hunt coming, winning through skill, Xiao Shiqing, do you agree?" Pei Ji’an proposed.
"Exactly what I intended," Xiao Shiqing replied coldly.
Fighting endlessly indeed leads nowhere, unable to determine victory, just wasting ti.
Winter hunt?
Qu Fulan was aware that in ancient tis, emperors or princes conducted winter hunts, considered grand outdoor activities in the winter.
Victory is determined by the amount of prey obtained.
This thod indeed is good, whoever hunts more wins; this is the fairest approach.
However, the two enemies for the sake of rivalry competed in the winter hunt, which is absurd.
As for the consequences of winning or losing, Qu Fulan could guess: the loser would avoid the winner when seen, or take a detour.
In such a scenario, naturally, Qu Fulan hoped Heir Pei would win, after all, if he won, Xiao Shiqing could no longer co looking for her here; this was Heir Pei’s territory.
Speaking of Heir Pei’s territory, Qu Fulan thought of this house as well, which was also Heir Pei’s.
After the agreent between the two n, Xiao Shiqing no longer had reason to stay. He handed over what he brought to Qu Fulan, and though Qu Fulan refused, Xiao Shiqing left things and departed, saying she could dispose of them at will.
After feeling speechless for a while, Qu Fulan still asked soone to pack the items, planning to donate them later, as she did not want them.
After Xiao Shiqing’s departure, Qu Fulan spoke with Heir Pei about the house issue.
Once one lives sowhere for a long ti, they actually don’t wish to move; just like in modern tis, who likes moving around constantly when renting? It’s tiring both ntally and physically.
Renting soone else’s house is leasing; why can’t she rent his? Besides, she had no enmity with the landlord/Heir Pei, and the key was he cared about their mutual cooperation and intentionally helped her, thus renting her this house.
Qu Fulan was very grateful for this, and also more determined to make more money for Heir Pei. Who wouldn’t love a caring and righteous boss?
Living in the world is all about connections, isn’t it? Without connections, one’s a lone individual, negotiating business connections would be out of the question.
The key point is she was paying rent.
If the rent price was unreasonable, it could be discussed further.
Qu Fulan planned to negotiate the rent with Heir Pei; actually, she wanted to buy this house instead, considering Heir Pei owned many properties. Could he sell one to her, his loyal collaborator?
Qu Fulan had inquired about the property prices in Capital City, in other areas, five thousand taels could buy a three-entry house with a garden.
Take Ren Hua’s house in Capital City as an example; bought early at one thousand taels, it appreciated, now starting at five thousand taels.
As for more pri locations, prices might rise to ten or twenty thousand taels.
But in places like Gaoyi Lane, Qu Fulan couldn’t probe the market, like the diator said before, offering a thousand taels a month still didn’t guarantee rental, aning the owner didn’t care about money, so such houses had no fixed prices and depended solely on the owner’s thoughts.
"If Heir Pei wanted to sell this house, how much would he sell it for?" Qu Fulan began probing for prices.
Pei Ji’an was drinking tea, looked up on hearing, "You want to buy?"
Qu Fulan felt slightly embarrassed, "I understand this house is invaluable, but the rent is too cheap, I feel guilty. If Heir Pei were willing to sell, I’d be willing to buy it with a down paynt and monthly installnt, doesn’t matter how many years it takes to pay off the remaining amount, what does Heir Pei think?"
Anyway, she would strive to earn money, not afraid of failing to repay the mortgage.
If she could buy it, she wouldn’t fear people coming to stir trouble in the future.
Heir Pei’s expression didn’t show disdain nor impatience, indicating he wasn’t resistant to her idea of purchasing his house.
Whether he’d agree was uncertain.
Qu Fulan felt slightly nervous.
Living in so places for a long ti also forms an attachnt, especially since Gaoyi Lane’s security was high, which was the best choice for a woman.
Pei Ji’an set down his teacup without speaking imdiately, his expression seed contemplative.
Qu Fulan thought he might be in a dilemma, so she said, "If it’s not doable, forget it. This kind of house is priceless yet priceless, my words might seem difficult, Heir Pei might take it as bantering. But regarding the rent, I think Heir Pei should seriously consider it, ten taels a month are too cheap for ."
No one dislikes getting good deals, but considering the long haul, if soone seeks trouble, this ten taels a month would be a point for their attack, and she wouldn’t have the grounds to refute.
Pei Ji’an contemplated before asking, "What are down paynt and monthly installnt?"
Qu Fulan: "..."
"Like, for instance, the house’s price being too high, and I don’t have the money to pay in one go, to show sincerity, I’d first give a portion of deposit, like out of ten layers, giving three layers first, then the remaining seven layers paid monthly, until fully paid."
Pei Ji’an smiled, "Your idea is quite novel."
Qu Fulan thought: It’s an overstatent, all learned from modern unscrupulous capitalists.
Yet Heir Pei’s next words left Qu Fulan completely at a loss.
Pei Ji’an said, "But I originally intended to gift this house to you."
...
Being favorites in the emperor’s eyes, Pei Ji’an and Xiao Shiqing know news faster than others.
Two days later, the emperor ordered this year’s winter hunting trip towards the southeast Yao Mountain.
The news arrived while Madam Pei was in Qu Fulan’s house eating pig’s knuckles, with grease all over her mouth; hearing it made her very happy.
Though her legs weren’t convenient, just being able to go out and watch the bustle brought her joy.
"I’ll take you with then, I’ll teach you hunting, it’s so much fun."
Qu Fulan, engrossed in examining account books, absent-mindedly replied, okay.
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