Xiaosheng is not a nerd

Chapter 1724 Reciprocity

With Xiu'er present, it would have been inconvenient to say this out loud, but now with the code word, I can express it in front of others.

Xiu'er, who was helping her change clothes, was naturally confused: "Miss, where is the swelling?"

Xie Fu said lovingly, "Let your husband kiss you to reduce the swelling."

Gu Xianting's ears turned red: "Husband, please stop teasing me. I've already given birth to a white deer."

Xie Fu said softly: "My husband is thirsty."

Gu Xianting's face turned even redder, and he covered it up and ordered: "Xiu'er, the uncle is thirsty, pour him a glass of water."

Xie Fu smiled and said, "Forget it. The only way to quench my thirst is with a white deer."

Xiu'er said: "What are you talking about? Why can't I understand a word you say?"

Gu Xianting laughed secretly in his heart. What if you understood it? It would be embarrassing to say this even in front of my husband. I only dared to keep it in my heart before.

While eating, Xie Fu asked, "Xian Ting, do you have any private money?"

Gu Xianting said frankly: "Yes."

"How many are there?"

"As much as my husband wants, the Immortal Court will have as much as he wants." You should know that she also has a share in the grain business of the entire Jiangnan East Road."

Xie Fu smiled flatteringly: "Then lend me some."

Gu Xianting asked: "Is one hundred taels enough?"

Xie Fu laughed dumbly: "Forget it."

Gu Xianting immediately knew that Xie Fu thought it was too little: "One thousand taels?"

Xie Fu nodded. One thousand taels was not a small amount of money. However, if he wanted to take his brothers and sisters to Xuandanzhai, he might only be able to buy clothes for each person.

Gu Xianting understood: "Ten thousand taels?"

Xie Fu nodded: "Almost. Xianting, do you have 10,000 taels?"

Gu Xianting opened the wardrobe and took out a piece of paper similar to a pawn ticket from a brocade box.

Xie Fu was puzzled, and Gu Xianting explained: "This is a deposit slip from the counter, which is exactly 10,000 taels. My husband, take this deposit slip to the Tonghui Tianxia counter and you can withdraw 10,000 taels of silver."

Xie Fu then remembered that Tan Tai He Qing had told him that he was going to open a bank, so this bank for depositing and lending silver had already been opened. He laughed and said, "Xian Ting is still the best for you."

Gu Xianting asked curiously: "Why, is it that Sister Heqing doesn't want to lend it to you?"

Xie Fu then explained the whole story. After listening to it, Gu Xianting took the deposit slip back and said, "Then I can't lend it to you."

Xie Fu was anxious: "Xian Ting, why are you like this too."

Gu Xianting put the deposit slip back into the brocade box and said, "Don't be anxious, my husband. Let me explain slowly."

"Based on my understanding of Sister Heqing, she will definitely handle this matter for you. If you are embarrassed, it will be hers. My husband, think carefully, has Sister Heqing ever done anything to embarrass you?"

Xie Fu thought about it and He Qing defended him everywhere: "Really not."

"That's right, so I can't get involved in this matter. If I do, I'll just slap her in the face, which will definitely make her very angry."

"Really?"

"If you're not afraid of not being able to sleep with her for ten days or half a month, then just don't believe it."

Xie Fu smiled and said, "I'm not afraid either. I can get into your bed and then I'll spoil you alone."

Gu Xianting smiled: "I won't even let you enter the room."

Xie Fu knew that Gu Xianting was a principled person and if he said no, it meant no.

……

In the hall, Cui Sanfei and Xie Fu were drinking tea and chatting, but from time to time they looked at the sun outside, wondering in their hearts why he hadn't come to report yet.

Although they were traveling separately, he still sent people to follow the itineraries of his nine wives and report them in a timely manner.

Someone came to report late last night that the nine ladies were staying in Huangdai Town, not far from Suzhou City, and would be able to capture Suzhou City early the next morning.

Therefore, he had already arranged for reception staff at the agreed inn, and asked the nine ladies to wash off the dust and dress neatly before visiting Tan Tai's mansion.

There should be news by now. Could it be that some accident occurred during this short journey, which caused the delay?

Xie Fu smiled and said, "Sanfei, you look very worried."

Cui Sanfei smiled and said, "No, this tea is really delicious. It makes people savor it carefully after taking a sip."

A servant came into the hall and reported: "Sir, the person has been picked up and is at the gate of the mansion."

Xie Fu stood up and said with a smile: "Sanfei, come with me to the door to pick up my brothers and sisters."

Cui Sanfei's face was full of confusion.

It turned out that Xie Fu had arranged for people to wait for reception at the Suzhou city gate early in the morning and brought the people directly to the Tantai Mansion.

As an uncle, he is more attentive than Cui Sanfei, the husband.

After hearing the explanation, Cui Sanfei exclaimed, "Brother, you really make me ashamed."

At the door, Cui Sanfei's nine wives had already gotten off the carriage. Each of them was as beautiful as a flower, forming a beautiful scenery. However, they looked a little tired from the journey.

When the ninth daughter saw Xie Fu, she immediately bowed to him, led by her first wife, Cui Wangshi, and said, "Uncle."

This scene was like all the concubines coming to pay respect to the emperor. Xie Fu laughed and said, "My brothers and sisters, there is no need to be polite. Please come to the hall and chat."

Cui Wang looked around Xie Fu, but did not see any noble lady nearby, so she glanced at Cui Sanfei lightly.

Cui Sanfei naturally understood the look in his wife's eyes, because he had already instructed them to introduce his eldest brother's wife to them, and told them not to be rude to others. He said calmly, "Let's talk about it after we get into the mansion."

Xie Fu also understood in his mind that Cui Sanfei was his sworn brother and his wives and concubines were his sisters-in-law. According to etiquette, the couple should come out together to greet them so as not to be disrespectful to others.

He snorted in his heart, you really give me face, I will make you suffer in a while, and said with a smile: "He Qing is busy, she didn't know the guests suddenly arrived, I will call her over later and introduce her to the brothers and sisters."

As soon as he entered the mansion, he saw Tan Tai He Qing hurriedly coming with a group of servants. Xie Fu was happy in his heart, thinking that you are sensible.

Tan Tai He Qing came closer and looked at the nine beautiful ladies in front of her with a smile. Just from their demeanor and temperament, she could tell that they were all from famous families and were definitely not singing girls or prostitutes. Also, their clothes were elegant and decent, and their headdresses were not extravagant or conspicuous. This low-key attitude made her like them even more.

She had been traveling around for so many years and had dealt with countless young ladies and ladies. She could see through a person's character at a glance.

I just feel that these nine ladies in front of me are much more pleasing to the eye than Cui Sanfei, this big fat pig.

Since the two sides were meeting for the first time, they naturally needed someone to introduce them. Xie Fu smiled and said, "He Qing, let me introduce you. These are the nine wives of San Fei."

What he said was correct, but the term "nine ladies" was a bit strange.

Tan Tai He Qing said to Cui San Fei: "Uncle, you are so lucky. All nine sisters are dignified, well-mannered and beautiful."

Cui Sanfei smiled and said, "Sister-in-law Qing, let me introduce you. This is the eldest, Wang Yuwo, this is the second, Chen Linglong... the seventh, Wen Renyue..."

As Cui Sanfei introduced them, Tan Tai Heqing greeted them one by one, smiling and saying hello. At the same time, she asked her maid to bring clean water and a clean cloth to wipe her face to remove the dust. Then she said, "I heard from my husband yesterday that the ninth sister would come today, so I have already arranged a courtyard for her to stay. The ninth sister is tired from the journey, so why not let her stay first and take a bath and then chat in the hall."

Seeing that Tan Tai He Qing was so thoughtful and considerate, Xie Fu was so happy that he smiled broadly.

Cui Wangshi looked at Cui Sanfei gently, and Cui Sanfei nodded secretly. Cui Wangshi then smiled and said, "The guest should follow the host's wishes. It will be arranged by my sister."

Tan Tai Heqing held Wang Yuwo's ​​hand affectionately and said, "Sister Wang, I'll take you there."

Wang Yuwo said, "Sister, wait a moment. This is your first visit, and I have a small gift for you."

Xie Fu interrupted, "Sanfei and I are brothers. You are my sister-in-law, so you are my relative. It's like visiting a friend. Why should we prepare gifts?"

"I know that you are so thoughtful, so I sent someone to meet you at the city gate early in the morning. To show my gratitude, please accept it."

Cui Sanfei said: "Brother, this is a gift from your brothers and sisters, just accept it."

"Okay, okay, it would be heartless not to accept a gift, so I will accept it. But I have to make it clear that after you accept this gift, you must treat each other as family from now on, and don't go through all these red tape when you meet." Xie Fu said half of this for Tan Tai He Qing to hear.

Wang Yuwo ordered his followers to bring in the gifts.

The first gift was a copy of Wang Yi Shao's "Lanting Preface" calligraphy. When Xie Fu saw it, he was shocked and stunned on the spot.

This must be a copy, but how could your elder sister-in-law fool me with a copy? Is it the original?

Tan Tai He Qing was also secretly shocked. This move really underestimated others.

Wang Yuwo smiled and said, "I know that uncle is a talented man, so I decided to give him this calligraphy and painting. I wonder if uncle likes the gift my sister-in-law prepared?"

Cui Sanfei's fat face twitched and he felt a little painful. This "Lanting Preface" was the dowry of his eldest wife Wang Yuwo. You were asked to be polite, not to give such a treasure as a gift to others. Now he actually liked his elder brother to refuse.

Xie Fu smiled bitterly: "Of course I like it, but..."

Wang Yuwo interrupted: "As long as uncle likes it."

But his feelings were genuine and he didn't feel reluctant at all. Tan Tai He saw all of it and even took out the "Lanting Preface" to give to him as a gift. This friendship was unfathomable.

Xie Fu smiled and said, "Okay, okay."

Cui Sanfei felt a pain in his heart when he heard this. Forget it, he is his elder brother, why should he calculate so much about him?

Then the attendant presented a sword box. The sword box was naturally used to store swords, but seeing the simplicity of the sword box, one knew that the weapon inside the box was definitely of ordinary quality.

Wang Yuwo smiled and said, "Uncle, this is a gift that Lao Er prepared for you."

Chen Linglong said: "As the saying goes, a sword is given to a hero. Uncle is a hero, so you have to accept it whether you like it or not."

"Thank you, second brother and sister-in-law. I'll take it."

When the girls saw that Xie Fu accepted it but had no intention of opening it, they looked at each other strangely. Chen Linglong pursed her lips, seeming a little unhappy.

Tan Tai He Qing gave a look, and a maid came forward and took the sword case with both hands.

The Cui family follower holding the sword box reminded: "This sword is a bit heavy."

The maid replied, "I can carry two buckets of water at a time."

The moment he took it, he dropped his hands heavily, and the sword case fell to the ground and bounced open. The edge of the weapon in the case shone with a faint cold light, and it seemed to be ringing in the sunlight.

When Xie Fu saw it, his eyes lit up with surprise. He walked over and picked up the sword. He looked at it carefully with an expression of disbelief on his face: "Kunwu!"

Seeing Xie Fu's surprised and amazed expression, Chen Linglong said happily: "Uncle is indeed a hero. He knows the sword. Yes, this sword is Kunwu."

Xie Fu showed a look of doubt when he heard this. On that day when he fought with Tai Shang in Leiyuan Sect, the Kunwu sword turned into ashes. He buried only the remaining scabbard and built a tomb and erected a monument for the sword.

"Could it be that there are two Kunwu in the world?"

Chen Linglong was surprised and asked, "Uncle, how did you know that there are indeed two Kunwu swords in the world, one male and one female. The female sword is lighter and used by women, and the male sword is heavier and used by men."

Xie Fu weighed it and said, "Then this must be a heroic sword."

With his level of cultivation, he no longer pays much attention to magical weapons, but pays more attention to feelings. The Kunwu Sword is the first sword he used when he entered the martial arts world, and it has accompanied him all the way through life and death dangers.

Holding Kunwu again at this moment, I feel the joy of seeing an old friend return.

"Does uncle like it?"

"I like it very much, second sister-in-law. To be honest, my first sword was Kunwu, but it turned into ashes in a battle. I feel deeply regretful."

Chen Linglong smiled and said, “It seems that Kunwu and uncle are destined to be together in this life.”

Xie Fu wiped the sword with his hand and murmured, "I will definitely protect you well from now on."

Chen Linglong smiled and said, "The sword is for self-defense, but uncle got it the other way around."

Xie Fu smiled without further explanation, but he had no idea that these words contained his regrets and hopes.

Other brothers and sisters-in-law presented gifts one after another. They were all antiques used by scholars and literati. They were not nameless and had provenances. Such items were classified as famous ancient treasures.

The gift from my seventh brother's wife, Wen Renyue, was a red pony: "Uncle, since you have a precious sword, how can you not have a good horse? Although this Rouge horse is not yet an adult, it will definitely become a peerless horse in the future."

Seeing this rouge-colored colt, Xie Fu had an idea in his mind: "Does he really not have a horse? He really doesn't know horses!"

"I really like the gifts given by my brothers and sisters, and uncle appreciates them."

This made Tan Tai He Qing look at the nine girls with new eyes. He smiled and said, "Okay, accept the gift. The sun is so hot. Sister Wang, please come with me." As he said this, he held Wang Yuwo's ​​hand affectionately.

"Thank you for your help, sister."

Xie Fu looked at the background where everyone was leaving, and was very happy to see that the two families were as close as one family.

Cui Sanfei asked: "Brother, did you say good things about me in front of my sister-in-law?"

"Why did you ask so?"

"Brother, I am involved in the affairs of the officialdom, so I can't tell whether a person likes or dislikes me."

"Yes, I told He Qing that you are a kind person with a mean face and have done a lot of good things. I told her not to just look at the surface."

Cui Sanfei groaned, a little embarrassed: "Brother, please tell my sister-in-law not to let anyone know about this secret, otherwise my reputation as the most dissolute playboy in Chang'an will be ruined."

While leading the way, Tan Tai He Qing asked about Master Xie's stay at Cui Mansion in Chang'an.

Seventh Madam Wen Renyue then told Xie Fu about the misunderstanding, and her words were full of admiration for this uncle's character and personality.

The eldest lady said that the sword is given to heroes, and uncle is a hero, so whether you like it or not, you have to accept it. "

"Thank you, second brother and sister-in-law. I'll take it."

When the girls saw that Xie Fu accepted it but had no intention of opening it, they looked at each other strangely. Chen Linglong pursed her lips, seeming a little unhappy.

Tan Tai He Qing gave a look, and a maid came forward and took the sword case with both hands.

The Cui family follower holding the sword box reminded: "This sword is a bit heavy."

The maid replied, "I can carry two buckets of water at a time."

The moment he took it, he dropped his hands heavily, and the sword case fell to the ground and bounced open. The edge of the weapon in the case shone with a faint cold light, and it seemed to be ringing in the sunlight.