Chen Wanqing and Zhao Jing were both decisive. Once they'd taken a liking to the house, they didn't drag their feet and decided to buy it immediately.
The original owner of the house wasn't there; only an old butler was left to watch over it. He was also the one who handled the rentals.
Fortunately, Xie Ming had obtained the original owner's seal. The government office hadn't closed for the day yet, so they hurried over to transfer the deed.
The whole affair took no more time than an incense stick takes to burn. By the time they emerged from the government office, the 4,200 liang in silver notes that had barely warmed Chen Wanqing's hand had dwindled to just seven thin bills.
But she didn't feel the sting of the expense, for in her other hand, she clutched the brand-new deeds to the house and land.
With these deeds, they had established a home in the Prefecture. It would be much more convenient for them to live here long-term now.
