Second Marriage

Translator: tarararawr

Editor: Larkspur

Chapter 28 Part 2

When Yuan Guo was about to turn around and quarrel with Jian Yin, he said to Xiao Youning, “Maybe it’s just an urgent sale. You should ask about it after you see it.”

If she was really worried, she could switch to another place. Jian Yin still felt that this three room house was too stingy of a gift for her which in turn made the one giving the gift seem stingy.

It’s just that then he would have to find another way to give her the house, instead of letting Liu San pretend to help sell it.

Liu San’s back was sweaty. Upon hearing Jian Yin’s words, he couldn’t relax. He led Xiao Youning through every part and explained everything in detail.

Although it was Liu San’s first time visiting the house, the layout and renovation were beyond his expectation.

He had always been a layman who appreciated artistry. At a glance, he noticed that the materials used in the house were the best, and many places only used wood that he had only ever heard of.

This kind of large piece of wood was only used when the imperial palace was being renovated. It could be seen that the house must have gone through the Interior Affairs Department of the palace when it was renovated.

However, with his introduction, Xiao Youning became even more suspicious. Why is such a good house so cheap?! 

She walked around and returned to the hallway. She looked at the empty courtyard with hesitation.

She liked it a lot. It’s just… this price was much lower than the market price.

“What is it? You don’t like it?” Ye Shen stood with his hand on the corridor and looked back to see the little girl at her wit’s end.

She quickly stepped forward and said in a low voice, “I like it. But it seems like the original owner of this place does not understand life. It is empty everywhere and at every corner. It makes anyone looking at it think it is lifeless and empty. But it doesn’t matter. I really want to buy it. I will just plant some flowers and plants. I’m just worried about why the price is like this.”

“I’m not afraid of you laughing at me. My family’s place is sealed up. There are some things here that even my family’s place can’t compare to, so I was thinking that the identity of the original owner must be valuable. Perhaps this is his private home. But as for why he is selling it at a low price, did something bad happen to him like with my family? Will I come across any troubles after I buy it?”

Xiao Youning just wanted to live a safe life right now as she waited for more information about her father and brother. She couldn’t help but have many thoughts. She didn’t want to move again after trying so hard to find a place.

She had not heard of anyone making any big offenses recently.

“No, you don’t have to be afraid. I know the original owner, so you don’t have to worry when you buy it.”

When Ye Shen heard her say that she liked it, he put away the idea of giving her a different house and had to completely dispel her doubts.

Xiao Youning was surprised and stared at him with a pair of pure eyes.

How does he know everything?

Ye Shen did not explain too much, and quickly cut to the chase. He called Liu San over and said, “Can you immediately handle the land deed? If you can, then it will be paid in silver.”

Liu San couldn’t wait to end this torture and nodded repeatedly.

Xiao Youning rushed to say, “I will give you the silver later. I have to go back and get it…”

In the end, Jian Yin came from behind, took a silver banknote from his sleeve, and shoved it to Liu San. He almost scared Liu San to death. He took the silver, and then he was instantly led out of the door by Jian Yin to handle the land deed.

Xiao Youning opened her mouth, about to call out to them to stop, when they had already vanished.

“Daoist Priest, I’ll have Yuan Guo withdraw the silver and return it to you right away.”

How could she use his money to buy this place? And it was nearly ten thousand taels.

Ye Shen took a quick look at her but did not refuse. He only nodded impassively.

He had expected this, so he would take it first and then find a chance to give it back to her later.

The matter of the house was settled like this. Xiao Youning suddenly remembered that she had something for him. She ordered Yuan Guo to go back to get the silver banknotes and also the land deed for the place in the northern suburbs.

At this time, Yuan Guo finally realized what her Young Miss was doing in buying that place. She was so surprised that her eyes were about to fall out, and her heart was roaring. What did my Young Miss mean by giving the Daoist Priest the courtyard? Could it… could it be?!

The young maid’s mind was full of resistance, and when she left, she was still thinking about Ye Shen’s jade-like face. Does my Young Miss have a crush on a monk?!

Is the Daoist Priest’s place a lover’s nest?!

Yuan Guo got on the carriage and fiercely flung the whip.

Xiao Youning did not know that her maid had misunderstood her. She accompanied Ye Shen to stand under the corridor for a moment. Then, she turned around into the room to find a tea set and left with a teapot and cups in her arms.

“Daoist Priest, can you find a clean place to sit down first? I saw there was a well just now. There may not be hot tea, but you still need to drink some water.”

She already assumed the attitude of a host entertaining the guests.

When Ye Shen heard her words, he felt it was a little incredible. One moment he was the owner, the next he was a guest.