A Thousand Gold Order: Inheritance

Chapter 360 An old friend comes... (two more)

"You're back?" After recognizing him, Qi Huan was a little overjoyed, and took his hand, "When did you come back? Why didn't you ask someone to tell me?"

Although Gu Zhan didn't leave Beijing for a long time this time, but it was just in time for the Chinese New Year, and everywhere was bustling, but he was the only one missing, Qi Huan felt somewhat empty in his heart.

Her eyes were clear, and there was undisguised joy in her expression.

Seeing it in Gu Zhan's eyes, the originally restrained smile on his face completely burst out.

The corners of his lips raised in joy, he raised his hand, and gently stroked the broken hair on her sideburns with his fingers. His voice was as mellow and pleasant as ever: "I was supposed to come back a few days later, but I really wanted to see you, so I came back earlier." , just arrived this morning."

Su Qinnian's request for resignation from his foreign office had already been placed on the emperor's desk years ago. Although it has not been made public for the time being, Yun Zhan and Gu Zhan, who are insiders, know that they are only waiting for the copy to be issued on the [-]th day of the first month. This matter will be officially put on the agenda.

After that, the three of them will leave Beijing.

and--

Shouldn't be coming back anytime soon.

The New Year's banquet held by Su Qinnian was actually a farewell banquet, and the posts were sent to each mansion a few years ago.

Qi Huan and Yun Xi were master and servant, and she regarded Yun Xi as her younger sister. Qi Huan will definitely come here today.

and so--

Gu Zhan just wanted to save trouble and came directly to Su's house.

Xing Luo, who followed Qi Huan, was fine, but the little girl from the Su Mansion who was standing next to Qi Huan to lead the way felt embarrassed just seeing the affectionate look in their eyes, but she couldn't say anything.

And when she was blushing with embarrassment, Yun Xi couldn't bear to wait for Qi Huan to come, so she had already looked out from the direction of the inner courtyard.

Gu Zhan and Qi Huan used to come and go frequently, and she was used to holding hands and talking, and she didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

She ran over with her skirt in her hand, and greeted Gu Zhan first: "Gu Shizi."

She is not very clear about the important affairs of the court.

But because of Qi Huan's relationship, Gu Zhan took an errand to go out of Beijing to suppress bandits a few years ago, and she couldn't make it back for the New Year, but she knew about it.

Seeing Gu Zhan's sudden appearance at this moment, Yun Xi was also very happy, so she winked and teased Qi Huan.

Qi Huan didn't feel embarrassed, instead he straightened the neckline of the cloak generously for Gu Zhan, and said with a smile: "You go to the hall to meet Mrs. Su, I don't have time to talk to you right now."

"Okay." Gu Zhan nodded in a good-tempered manner as always.

This garden is located in the back house.

Gu Zhanfang arrived one step later than Qi Huan's family. He took a shortcut and came here in order to meet her first. It is true that he has not yet met Su Qinnian.

Moreover, it was inconvenient for him to stay in the back house for a long time, so he turned around and left in big strides.

Yun Xi watched with great interest, but her expression gradually became disappointed, she took a step forward and took Qi Huan's hand and said, "You and Gu Shizi will get married in a while, and I still want to marry you."

As he said that, his face became even more broken: "I really don't want to go with my father and the others."

The words are just casually said in a childish way, and it is unrealistic to stay.

The three of them have just been reunited, and the capital is a place where wind and clouds gather. Even if Qi Huan dared to pat his chest and promise to protect her, Su Qinnian and his wife would not rest assured that they would leave her alone.

Xing Luo smiled and said: "I will marry Miss for you, don't be childish, I am afraid that you will go away for too long, if you want to come back in three or five years, will you bring your husband and son-in-law with you?" Have a baby?"

Yun Xi has a very coaxing temperament, her thoughts are directly distracted, and she is about to quarrel with Xing Luo with a blushing face.

Qi Huan pinched her cheek: "I'll see you next time. It's hard to say if you're already married, but you will definitely gain weight again. This face is fatter than when I saw you on the day of the state banquet." gone."

Yun Xi is greedy, and she doesn't shy away from others saying she is greedy, but she covered her cheeks in embarrassment, and continued to act like a baby with the two of them.

The three master and servant stood and talked and laughed for a while, then Yunxi led them back to her yard, and brought out melons and fruits to entertain them.

She had a good relationship with Xing Luo, so she specially dismissed the maid, closed the door, and the three of them sat at a table, eating and chatting with the parrot.

The scope of Su Qinnian's posts this time is not very wide, mainly a few old friends and colleagues who have a particularly strong relationship and a few of his favorite students.

During the New Year's Eve, Prince Yun Zhanguang was too busy with all kinds of entertainment in the clan, so he didn't come over that day, but early in the morning, he specially sent his confidants to come over to apologize and explain in person.

The Su residence held a luncheon that day, and there were not many people at the banquet, only twenty or thirty people.

However, because they are all like-minded scribes, everyone chatted happily, and the atmosphere was quite good.

Although the female family members who were present were not familiar with Xun Su, and most of them were somewhat alienated because of her background, on the one hand, it was because of the relationship between their husband and Su Qinnian, and on the other hand, the Yang family was involved in it. deal with……

No matter what they think in their hearts, at least they are happy on the surface.

Full of wine and food, the three members of the Su family went out to see off the guests in person.

Yun Xi held Qi Huan's hand, but was unwilling to let go for a long time, and finally her eyes were red, and tears began to roll.

Qi Huan wiped the moisture from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, and coaxed her patiently and softly: "It's not the last time yet, why are you crying first? If you have time these few days, come back again." Playing at home, I should be at home."

"It's just that I can't bear you." Yun Xi also knew that it was not good for her, and she was even hypocritical, but she couldn't help it, she sniffed, and spoke with a strong nasal voice.

Qi Huan was also helpless, and coaxed her a few more words, because Mrs. Yang and the others urged her at the carriage...

Yun Xi looked at Gu Zhan who was waiting beside Qi's car driver, and reluctantly let go of Qi Huan as he couldn't hold on to her anymore.

Qi Huan walked over and asked Gu Zhan first, "Will you come back to the Hou Mansion with us?"

However, Gu Zhan looked at Qi Wenjing and his wife hesitantly, "I should prepare a present for the New Year's Eve right now."

He obviously wanted to go, but he still pretended to be reserved.

Qi Huan sneaked his hand under his cloak and twisted his waist.

But Gu Zhanren set it up too firmly, he didn't move at all, he just grabbed her murderous paw under the cloak equally calmly, and held her in his hand.

Because of his unmoving expression, Qi Wenjing and his wife didn't notice this, only the little Qi Yuanchen took advantage of his height to see clearly the two people's greasy and crooked lawsuits.

Qi Wenjing naturally expressed cheerfully: "There is no need to pay attention to those empty etiquettes among the family, and you have already given them all before the New Year's Eve. It just so happens that I haven't seen you for a while, let's go back together and play chess with me. "

He was quite satisfied with his future son-in-law, and he wished he could give him a confession, so at this time, he either didn't understand Gu Zhan's refusal to welcome him, or he was willing to play dumb and cooperate.

Seeing it, Yang naturally wouldn't object.

"Okay then." Gu Zhan pretended to agree implicitly.

Qi Wenjing and his wife carried their son into the carriage first, and Qi Huan was also going to the carriage, but he didn't let go of her hand.

Qi Huan really didn't want to understand what was going on at the time, so he scratched his head, then looked back innocently and gave him a questioning look.

Looking at each other, Gu Zhan didn't express anything special, just grabbed her hand and didn't let go.

Qi Huan thought about it again, and finally understood: "It's cold, and I'm dressed like this today, so I don't want to ride with you."

As for what...

It's only half an hour on the road, so you have to keep an eye on it?
Perhaps he didn't want Qi Wenjing and his wife to notice his clingy intentions, but Gu Zhan still didn't say anything.

Qi Huan continued to consider and hesitated for a while, and could only try to discuss: "My carriage is quite spacious, so why don't you take the carriage together?"

I thought he should refuse, after all——

Riding in the car with her parents and brother, the two of them couldn't get along, and he had to be restrained in front of the elders...

Unexpectedly, Gu Zhan agreed without hesitation: "Okay then."

Qi Huan: ...

She realized later that this was the man's true intention, and she felt a little deceived.

Because she was in a daze, Gu Zhan took the initiative to lead her, first drove the ducks to the shelf, and sent her to the car, and then followed him himself.

The two of them were standing beside the carriage, and the three Qi Wenjing in the carriage could hear them clearly.

Yang put Qi Yuanchen on the innermost couch, and sat beside him to accompany him.

In front of the elders in the family, Qi Huan naturally wanted to take the initiative to avoid suspicion, so she just moved to the back of the car to be with Yang Shi and Qi Yuanchen.

Gu Zhan was also very measured and didn't get entangled. He was even very conscious, so he sat directly against the car door, surrounded the small table with Qi Wenjing, chatted and drank tea along the way, and behaved decently.

instead--

It made Qi Huan feel very uncomfortable along the way.

because--

Consciously or not, he always glanced at her from time to time.

Although it was gentle and clear, with very restrained and serious eyes, Qi Huan knew that the fundamental reason he had to ride in the car was to look at her these few times...

Then, he felt a little ashamed of having an affair in front of his parents.

Under Qi Huan's awkward state of mind, the carriage returned to the gate of the Hou Mansion smoothly.

Qi Wenjing and Yang Shi were both very good, they carried their son out of the car, Qi Wenjing said: "I drank two more glasses at the banquet, now that the alcohol is getting stronger, I'll take a nap first. Huaner, you go first Greet Chen Yi for tea..."

He looked at Gu Zhan: "If you don't have any other plans in the afternoon, you can stay at the mansion for dinner."

Gu Zhan nodded: "Okay."

But he didn't even say any polite excuses.

Qi Wenjing, however, was obviously very happy with his unobtrusive attitude, and the smile on his face was even more satisfying.

Just as the family was about to enter the door with their baby in their arms, Mother Jin who was waiting in the gatehouse also came out quickly to greet her.

Under normal circumstances, Mother Jin would not come to the concierge to pick them up. They immediately realized that something had happened, and became vigilant at the same time.

Mother Jin came forward to meet him, because Qi Yuanchen was being held by Qi Wenjing, so she didn't reach out to pick it up, but said with a smile: "Ma'am, you are back, tell the slaves to wait."

Yang asked calmly, "Is there something wrong?"

"Yes." Mother Jin said, "It's the second young lady and the second uncle who ordered someone to bring back a new year's gift, saying that those servants left in a hurry a few years ago and brought things for both families. I missed it, and this time it’s mainly some good fabrics. Isn’t it a good thing for our young lady? It’s said to be in a hurry to send it back, and I’ll cut clothes for the young lady to make bedding or something, and I’ll see if there are suitable ones that I can pick and use. .”

It is possible for Qi Changge and his wife to send Qi Huan a cart of materials, but according to the itinerary of the carriage, even if the journey goes smoothly, it will take about five days. Departed today...

It's not some emergency supplies for life-saving, there's no need for him and his wife to hurry.

And then there's-

If it was just Qi Changge who brought back a carload of things, then she would report to Mother Jin when Mrs. Yang returned to Anxuetang. There was no need to wait here at the concierge in advance.

In this matter, there is a strangeness clearly revealed.

And Mama Jin put on a beaming expression on purpose, just to confuse others and cover up her good intentions of waiting here.

Several people, except for the youngest Qi Yuanchen, each knew what they knew in an instant.

"Really? The second sister and brother-in-law are really interested." Qi Huan took the lead in showing a smile, and continued to walk forward as if nothing had happened, "Where is the thing?"

Mother Jin followed them to the door, and replied: "The things and the people who came back to deliver things have all sent you to Chunyuzhai. This time, it was Xia Yu who escorted the car and came back with him, and said to send a few words about sisters. I still have to tell you face to face."

Escorted the cart for thousands of miles to deliver things, and did not allow the guards to deliver them, but instead sent the dowry maid to escort the cart?

"Okay. The second younger sister is pregnant. It just so happens that there are some things that are not clear in the letter, and I am too embarrassed to ask the guards to bring them back. I also have a lot of things to tell Xia Yu." Qi Huan followed her words.

Everyone remained calm, talking and laughing as soon as they entered the door, and headed for Qixia Garden together.

In order to avoid people as much as possible, I took the big garden.

When no one was around in the corridor, Qi Huan turned down his face and asked Mother Jin again: "What's the matter? Is it the second sister? Is there something wrong with them?"

Mother Jin took a peek at Qi Wenjing from the corner of her eye, and then said, "No, Second Miss and the others are fine, but... I sent someone back for you."

After a pause, he said again: "I don't know what's going on, and I don't know what's going on, so it's not good to ask in private. Anyway... Miss, please go back to Chunyuzhai to take a look."

Qi Changge sent someone back to her all the way?

Who could it be?

Mother Jin kept saying that nothing happened to Qi Changge and the others, but if it wasn't related to Qi Changge, why did her eyes flicker, deliberately taboo Qi Wenjing, and didn't want to say more in front of Qi Wenjing?

Mama Jin's petty actions could not escape the tacit understanding between Yang Shi and her.

And the vigilance of the six roads with Gu Zhan's eyes was naturally seen, so Qi Wenjing and his son were still kept in the dark.

But Qi Wenjing wasn't really stupid after all, of course he also realized that something happened, so he prepared to follow Yang back to the backyard under the pretext of sending the child off.

Mother Jin had something to hide, so Qi Huan didn't ask any more questions.

After entering Qixia Garden, Mrs. Yang said to Qi Huan and Gu Zhan: "You two go back to Sister Huan first, and we won't go with you, so as not to arouse suspicion, let's see what's going on first. Your father is waiting for news at An Xue Tang."

Although Gu Zhan followed, there was no such precedent before, and everyone crowded into his daughter's yard.

Qi Wenjing felt that what she said was reasonable, so he nodded in agreement.

"Okay, then let's go back and have a look." Qi Huan didn't bother, and left after teasing Gu Zhan.

The three masters and servants pretended to be nonchalant and walked back. As soon as they entered the courtyard of Chunyuzhai, they saw that Zheng's mother was actually guarding the porch outside Qi Huan's study with a sewing basket in her arms.

Just this battle...

It's getting more and more frustrating.

Qi Huan subconsciously turned his head and looked at Gu Zhan.

Gu Zhan squeezed her hand firmly, and comforted her with the warmth and steady strength from his palm.

Qi Huan regained his composure quickly and walked straight over.

"Miss!" Zheng's mother hurriedly stood up, her face not showing, but she glanced vigilantly outside the yard for the first time.

After making sure no one was watching, he hurriedly opened the door and let Qi Huan and the others into the room: "Mother Jin greeted you, right? They're inside."

Qi Huan walked into the door suspiciously, and the two people sitting inside heard the door opening...

Xia Yu immediately stood up and saluted: "This servant has met the eldest lady, Gu..."

Seeing Gu Zhan standing next to Qi Huan, she was obviously surprised and panicked.

But just when she was frightened and distracted, another servant girl who was slower than her also stood up.

It's just that she didn't think about seeing the ceremony, but halfway up, she plopped and knelt down, almost crawling to Qi Huan, grabbed Qi Huan's skirt tightly, and begged, "Cousin, You save me!"

The strength in her hand was so strong that it was like a drowning person suddenly grabbing a life-saving straw, almost dragging Qi Huan to the ground all at once.

Since Gu Zhan was sure she would not hurt anyone, he didn't care.

Qi Huan looked blankly at the man in front of him.

From her sallow complexion, sunken eye sockets, and face full of despair and fear, she barely recognized it after looking at her face for a long time——

She is actually Ling Miaomiao!
　I wonder if anyone still remembers Ling Miaomiao who was dragged away halfway?Whether you remember it or not, this line has surfaced again, and the plot continues...

　　In the second half of the last chapter, I made a mistake when I was writing at the Cen family. The old man of the Cen family belched a long time ago. He mentioned it a long time ago when he was writing about Qi Yuanming’s fear of water. It's the third child. Qi Yuanming went to the house of his second uncle who was let out for the Chinese New Year. There should be something wrong with the version I see when I update my baby. Let me explain it here. It's good for you to know, so you don't need to look back.

　　
　
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