"By the way!"
"Has your family found a suitable place to stay in the Divine Capital?"
After chatting and laughing like this for about half an hour, Grandmother Jia saw that everyone was getting along well and asked about arranging accommodations for Aunt Xue's family.
"!!"
"Old Madam, here's what happened..."
At this, Lady Wang hurriedly explained that she and her husband, Jia Zheng, had already discussed lending the Xue family the small courtyard on the independent floating island in the northeast corner of Rongguo Immortal Estate. It was called Pear Fragrance Court.
It had originally been a quiet place for secluded cultivation, semi-independent from the rest of Rongguo Immortal Estate. It had been vacant for some time, and the scenery was peaceful. The buildings were in good repair, with more than a dozen rooms; the courtyard, garden, and hall were all fully furnished. It was just right for Aunt Xue's family to stay in temporarily.
"Oh!"
"Pear Fragrance Court?"
Grandmother Jia thought it over for a moment, then made her decision.
"I know that place. It's a fine spot!"
"It's quiet, close to the main islands behind the residence, and convenient to get to and from."
"Then it's settled. Aunt Xue can take Baochai and Pan'er there!"
"Only..."
She paused, then turned to Aunt Xue with a smile.
"Let me make one thing clear first!"
"Though we're close relatives, your family is an imperial merchant house, and I imagine you have a substantial fortune. Since you'll be staying in the residence, your family will cover all the expenses for food, clothing, and daily necessities on the island. The residence will provide the courtyard and the rough servants who handle daily cleaning and errands. Does that arrangement sound all right?"
"This way, you won't have to look for a place