Every trade flourished in the Capital City, with shops standing side by side.
Ten miles of pleasure streets blazed with ten miles of lights.
Although the other party had made it clear that money was no concern, Li Ping'an still tried to choose somewhere secluded and relatively cheap.
Liu E looked around. This was practically the edge of the city, in an old district with more poor families, peddlers, and porters.
If the young master came here to seek Li Ping'an, passing through such a place would indeed be unsafe.
So she said, "Sir, there is no need to put yourself out. I know a few fine places, quiet and elegant, that would suit you."
"I think this place is quite good."
Li Ping'an spoke casually. If it cost any more, he would owe an even greater favor, and he truly had no idea when he could repay it.
Neither Li Ping'an nor Old Ox was picky about anything. Never mind this place-they had slept under bridges and in street corners before...
It was only because they had gained some ability now that they could afford inns and the like.
"You have a fine eye, sir." The broker led them inside.
A broker was essentially the equivalent of a modern-day agent.
It was a simple two-story house. The previous occupants had been a couple with a child, running a small business.
They had done business downstairs and slept upstairs.
But something had happened to the child, and the grief-stricken couple had returned to their hometown.
The broker gave Li Ping'an a brief introduction, while Li Ping'an merely nodded slightly.
"Mm, this will be the place, then."
"A fine eye, sir!"
Liu E could do nothing about it either. Before leaving, the young master had specifically instructed her to follow Li