Chapter 7, Real Estate

Uh... let's just consider it as popularizing the hundred thousand whys, may you find peace in your sorrow, my wife

It is very simple, because you are a Western doctor and do not understand traditional Chinese medicine

The sound of a man being struck on the head

Wei Chi knew that Xie Jiu was very beautiful! She was the kind of legendary beauty, noble and elegant, with graceful demeanor, well-educated and reasonable, possessing a dignified and splendid temperament, raised in a good family, and of noble birth. However, when he saw Xie Jiu sitting upright on the bed, his heart couldn't help but thump wildly.

Ah! Beautiful lady, I can no longer live, I can no longer live

The servant Wu Liu and the young girl Zhao Di were assigned to him by Sun Simiao yesterday, as a reward for curing the illness of the master of a prominent family. The master had gifted them to Sun Simiao. Sun Simiao, a Taoist priest, usually had young acolytes to serve him and had no need for servants. Since Wei Xie and the two newcomers were unfamiliar with the layout of Chang'an City, he decided to transfer Wu Liu and Zhao Di to Wei Chi.

Just as the two were staring at each other in distress, a savior appeared—a petite and delicate girl of about thirteen or fourteen years old, dressed in traditional Tang Dynasty attire. She entered with her head down, holding a book and a picture. Her voice was soft, her stature small, and her face was petite, but she had a pair of large, watery eyes resembling those of a fawn, looking at the two with awe. Timidly, she approached, offering to assist them in getting dressed

Dong ... ...

It is very simple, because you have injured your leg

Wu Liu is already in his mid-twenties, having married and become the father of four children. Currently, his entire family serves as servants to Wei Chi. In ancient times, servants held no status; once they entered the ranks of the lowly, they could never rise again, remaining as servants for generations. Even if they were beaten to death by their masters, the authorities would not intervene.

After Wei Chi introduced the greatness of the toothbrush to Sun Simiao, Xie Jiu finally finished getting ready with the help of the young girl Zhao Di from the Tang Dynasty, and asked Zhao Di to find Wei Chi to come in and carry her out for breakfast

The sight of Wei Chi showing off made the little loli, Zhao Di, blush furiously, while Xie Jiu cast him a glance, feeling both amused and exasperated

The desire for knowledge is the driving force behind human thought, and thought is the impetus for human progress. Without the desire to seek knowledge, one will not engage in thought; without thought, one will not learn. Therefore, the desire for knowledge is beneficial. However, one should not be the one providing the answers.

It is polite to avoid when a lady is changing clothes

Xie Jiu met Wei Chi's hopeful gaze, expressionless, and shook his head firmly. Well, two adults have regressed to the point where, upon arriving in the Tang Dynasty, they are not far from being unable to engage in physical labor or distinguish between grains.

A certain man feigned sympathy, and with a "thud," he received another blow to the head.

Tell Wu Liupu the address. As Wei Chi sat in the carriage, he recalled the amusing look in Xie Jiu's eyes when he had come out. To elicit such a gaze from the usually well-mannered Xie Jiu, Sun Dada truly deserves to be a historical figure of great renown.

Why can you go out while I must stay at home

Yesterday, I saw my second brother using this item for washing up; I wonder what material it is made of

Originally, I wanted to see how women's Tang clothing is worn, but I was driven out by Xie Jiu with such a remark. Wei Chi appeared quite regretful, pulling out a toothbrush and using the tooth powder provided by the Taoist priest to brush his teeth.

Young Master, Madam, the servant has summoned the young master to attend to both of you

Since her leg injury, all her comings and goings, as well as daily living, have been entirely managed by Wei Chi. Sometimes, Wei Chi touches the firm biceps on his arm, deeply suspecting that this strength has been developed from carrying a beauty.

Early in the morning, while Wei Chi and Xie Jiu were still sound asleep, Sun Simiao sent a young acolyte to urge the two to get up. Ostensibly, it was to call them for breakfast, but in reality, he intended to continue discussing medical issues with them.

After having breakfast—a large bowl of noodles—Wei Chi promised to make a toothbrush for Sun Simiao, and then excused himself to go check on the shop and the estate, leaving with his servant Wu Liu.

Wei Chi's first destination was the shop in the western market, which had already been vacated. The area was very large, and the spacious shop also included a small courtyard and a warehouse, even featuring a small garden. It seemed that Cui Jie was indeed a thoughtful person, providing a shop that not only had a good location but was also quite suitable. With some simple planning, it could become a fine medical clinic. Along with the shop, five servants were left behind: two women and three men. The two women were said to be widows; their husbands had died in the turmoil of war, and they were unwilling to remarry, so they remained. The three male servants were a father and his two sons, who had reportedly worked in this shop for many years and were also reluctant to leave. Coincidentally, Cui Jie transferred them to Wei Chi, and the contract had already been delivered to Wei Chi.

Xie Jiu prefers to dress in a simple and elegant manner, often donning a light blue ru skirt, which accentuates her noble and graceful demeanor, resembling a living figure from a traditional painting of noblewomen

Sun Simiao, feeling somewhat embarrassed, stepped aside to wait for Wei Chi to wash up. Once Wei Chi had finished, he was met with Sun Simiao's eager gaze filled with a thirst for knowledge. With a helpless sigh in his heart, he said: "This object is called a toothbrush; it is used for cleaning teeth and the mouth. It is a common item in the lives of people overseas, and its method of production is not difficult. If you can find some pig bristles, I can make one for you."

Wei Chi almost choked to death on mouthwash, quickly spitting it out and looking at Sun Simiao with a bitter smile: "Brother, scaring someone can indeed be deadly. If you have any questions, let me wash up first before we discuss them."

Although deeply sympathetic to the abhorrent system of servitude in this feudal society, one is bound by circumstances in the world. Wei Chi does not naively believe that he can change a universally accepted system with the strength of one person alone, nor does he fantasize about opposing the entire feudal landlord class. He is not a valiant hero brimming with bravado.

First, there is the male protagonist Wei Chi, who layers his clothing meticulously, which opens Wei Chi's eyes. If he were to dress himself, it is likely that he would spend an entire day without managing to get it right.

"In two days, I have spoken more than I have in my entire life." A sigh of resentment, a gloomy gaze

Simpler: the male is responsible for external affairs, while the female manages internal matters

Why should I discuss blood types with an ancient person

It is extreme, it is extreme, I apologize for the rudeness towards my brother

Pulling the clothes from the bedside closer, I examined each piece with a serious expression. After a while, I reached a conclusion: "Inferiority, indeed. By the Tang Dynasty, one wouldn't even know how to dress! What about you?"

Why must I endure this mental torment

Lingering in bed, he still wanted to continue wearing his own shirt and trousers, but was informed that while he was out busy yesterday, Xie Jiu had already arranged for someone to purchase Tang Dynasty attire. Their modern clothing was too conspicuous; they needed to transform into people of the Tang Dynasty, starting with their garments.