The next morning, Su Dingfang and Su Erniang arrived at the inn as promised. Zhang Xuan had been waiting for a long time, and the three of them exchanged greetings and headed southeast along the east street of the city.

"General Zhang, I have sent someone to contact Mr. Meng yesterday."

In front of the carriage window, Su Erniang smiled at Zhang Xuan and said, "The house is still there. He took a long time off today to wait for us in the house."

"Does Mr. Meng know that I want to buy a house?" Zhang Xuan asked with a smile.

"He knew, I told him that since he had asked for leave specifically for this, it means that he did not object to selling it to the general. The house is good in all aspects, but it covers an area of ​​ten acres. I wonder if the general can accept it?"

Zhang Xuan nodded happily, "Five acres are the best, and ten acres are not bad. If it is twenty acres, it would be a bit too silly."

Su Dingfang was quite afraid of Su Erniang, so he didn't dare to say anything. At this time, he finally couldn't help but mutter: "With my elder brother's current position, he lives in a twenty-acre house at all, so where is it so silence?"

"Missary!"

Su Erniang glared at the almond eyes, "General is your boss, what do you call him?"

Su Dingfang was so scared that his neck shrank and he didn't dare to say anything. Zhang Xuan smiled and patted Su Dingfang on the shoulder, "As long as he was not in the military camp, it doesn't matter if he called me brother."

"This brat has never followed rules since he was a child and has caused trouble everywhere. This time he came to the capital, and his mother asked me to take good care of him. He couldn't let him do whatever he wanted. He had to set rules for him first."

"Second aunt, I'm fine! I'm not causing trouble."

"I still remember the bad things you were when you were a child. Do you want me to tell me about them? What did you do at the clan temple when you were five years old?"

Su Dingfang dared not say anything. This aunt has often taught him a lesson since she was a child, which really scared him and could not afford to mess with him and could not hide. Su Dingfang wanted to follow Zhang Xuan out of the capital and go to Jianghuai to fight immediately.

The other house in Mai Mansion is located in Jiashanfang, southeast of Nanshi. Since the gate of this house is not close to Nanshi, it is relatively less affected by Nanshi, and the houses are very quiet. Unlike other houses, carriages are endless, and there are no bustling laborers. It can be seen that most of the people living in the house have wealthy families, neat streets, green trees, and scattered houses.

As soon as he entered the yard, Zhang Xuan fell in love with the environment here. He was close to Nanshi, but was not influenced by Nanshi, and could be called a quiet place in the midst of chaos.

"General Zhang. There are many high-ranking officials living in this yard. Have you seen that mansion?"

Su Erniang pointed to a mansion surrounded by high walls in front and smiled: "That is the mansion of General Zhang Jin, not far from the Mai Family House."

It turned out that Zhang Jin's mansion was also here. Zhang Xuan nodded. He saw that several nearby mansions were very good, covering at least about 20 acres of land, and were probably also the mansions of important ministers of the court.

At this time, they came to a medium-sized mansion, "Here, this is this house!" Su Erniang stopped the carriage. The carriage slowly stopped in front of the gate.

When Zhang Xuan looked at the mansion, he was indeed a little smaller than the several mansions next to him, because it was because of other mansions. The main entrance was not big, and a big locust tree about five feet tall stood behind the gate, covering the gate like a giant umbrella. It can be seen that the mansion has not been renovated for a few years, at least 80% new.

At this time, the door opened and a young man walked out quickly. He was tall and handsome. His voice was like a bell, "Mrs. Meng Cai is polite!"

It turned out that he was Mai Tiezhang's son Mai Mengcai. Zhang Xuan knew that Mai Tiezhang was a famous general in the Sui Dynasty. Unfortunately, he died in Liaodong. Although his son was far inferior to his father in martial arts, he could still tell that he looked a little like his father in appearance.

Mai Mengcai inherited the title of Duke Su Guo and was also granted the title of Grand Duke Guanglu, but his actual official position was General Hu Ben of Youtun Guard, and he was also a relatively promising general of the younger generation. However, he was more of his inherited father Yin, and did not rely on his own abilities to create a career like Zhang Xuan.

"General Zhang, I have been relied on for a long time!"

Mai Mengcai bowed to Zhang Xuan again, his eyes full of admiration. He was Zhang Jin's general and was defeated by Wei Wentong at the Heroes Conference. He admired Zhang Xuan for being the third place, so he immediately agreed happily when he heard that Zhang Xuan wanted to buy a house.

Seeing that he was very sincere, Zhang Xuan hurriedly replied: "Ling Zun's reputation is already well-known, and he just wishes he could not follow him."

Zhang Xuan said this beautifully. Not only did he praise Mai Tiebang's reputation, but he also participated in the Battle of Goguryeo. He naturally had deep feelings about Mai Tiebang who died in Liaodong, which invisibly brought him closer to Mai Mengcai.

Mai Mengcai was moved and quickly waved his hand and said, "Please come in with everyone!"

He led everyone into the mansion. Like all the mansions, there was a screen wall in front of him. Bypassing the screen wall, a lush color rushed towards him. The five apricot trees grew particularly thick and lush, almost turning into a small forest, and buildings were hidden among the green trees.

"This is the main hall, and there are side halls on both sides. You can arrange a living room and an ordinary living room. The yard is large and you can set up a shed to hold a banquet."

Mai Mengcai introduced to everyone as he walked. He pointed to the corridor on both sides: "There is a door from the corridor, leading to the East Courtyard and the West Courtyard. Currently, the East Courtyard is empty. The West Courtyard is a lower-level room, and it is basically empty. Please follow me to the back house."

He led the three of them to the back house, and Su Erniang asked with a smile: "Meng Cai, you still have two brothers below. Why did you think of selling this house? Isn't it good to leave it to your brother?"

Mai Mengcai smiled and explained: "We have no shortage of houses. The main house is in Zhengpingfang. There is a large house in my hometown. There is also a different house in Chang'an. Selling this other house is actually my mother's intention. My mother wanted to buy a manor in her hometown, but she didn't have enough cash to sell some property. She couldn't bear to sell other things. This house is useless for the time being, so my mother decided to sell it. The money for buying the manor is enough, and there is no need to sell other things."

He waved his hand again, "Let's go to the inner house to have a look."

Mai Mengcai led everyone to the inner house. At this time, Su Dingfang whispered to Zhang Xuan: "I heard that this house was actually bought by Mai Tiezhan for a beloved concubine. After Mai Tiezhan died in battle, his concubine did not die long ago, but she did not die in this house, but died at her mother's house. Mai hated this house, so she wanted to sell it."

Zhang Xuan secretly realized that no wonder the style of this house is very elegant and the hidden nature of the building is handled very well. It turns out that it is for the concubine to live in, but he likes this style, which is restrained and low-key. The quality of the house is also good and the furniture is complete. You only need to clean up and move in.

Zhang Xuan had already taken a fancy to the house and smiled and said, "Brother Meng Cai, don't look at it anymore. I like this house very much."

Mai Mengcai smiled, "Since that's the case, let's go to the lobby to sit."

Several people returned to the lobby and sat down, and a very thin little maid served them tea.

Su Erniang smiled and said, "Meng Cai, General Zhang is a cheerful person. I am willing to join in. Since General Zhang is willing to buy this house, you can offer a price!"

Mai Mengcai pondered for a moment and said, "My mother asked me to sell 500 taels of gold in this house, but General Zhang wanted to buy it, and it was introduced by Su Xiangguo. I will be cheaper, 450 taels of gold, including all the items in the house, and five servants."

The capital city itself is hard to find, but it is still a ten-acre house. Especially such a good location and house, selling 500 taels of gold is definitely not expensive, and it is very cheap. Even if you sell 1,000 taels of gold, someone will rush to buy it. Zhang Xuan knew it. He smiled and said, "I'm too profitable to buy it for 500 taels. I can't take advantage of it. I will pay 800 taels of gold to buy it."

Mai Meng was startled and waved his hands repeatedly, "No! No! How can you ask for more general's money? This is just five hundred taels of gold. This is the original price my father bought it ten years ago and the cost of renovation the year before. Both sides were at a loss. What do the general think? "

Zhang Xuan shook his head, "With that being said, I think I still take a big advantage in buying such a house in Beijing for 500 taels of gold, and I feel guilty!"

Su Erniang smiled and said, "I haven't seen anyone like you who buy and sell houses. Sellers are desperately trying to lower prices and buy prices and increase their families. They are the opposite of others."

Mai Mengcai sighed softly, "Selling a house depends on the person. This is my mother's instructions. Selling a house is not for making money, but it cannot be sold casually. In the past month, many people have wanted to see the house, but I have declined it. When my mother heard that General Zhang wanted to buy it, she agreed without hesitation and did not increase a penny."

"Why is this?" Su Dingfang next to him asked in confusion.

"Because General Zhang made his first contribution in defeating the Goguryeo army, avenged my father's revenge, so that my father could rest in peace in the nine springs. With this, it would be okay to give this house to General Zhang, but I'm afraid General Zhang would not accept it."

Zhang Xuan was moved and nodded slowly, "I will accept Brother Meng Cai's kindness. I bought this house for 500 taels of gold."
Chapter completed!