Ji Tang

Chapter 1008 Wu Mei
This is a small valley, the mountains on both sides are not high, and the leaves are not big, but there is a small lake with a radius of three feet in the innermost part of the valley.

The trickle of water flows down from the mountain more than ten feet away. There is no rumbling sound because it is close to the mountain, and there is only the pleasant tinkling sound of the water.

Not far from the small lake, there is a bamboo building made entirely of bamboo, with two floors. Different from the previous bamboo buildings, there is a large platform on the roof with a coffee table and curtains around it.

A breeze blows by, and the curtains dance like a dancing queen, with slowly green smoke and the faint fragrance of tea. It is really a fairy place.

Just then, a woman wearing gauze clothes, who thought she was graceful and graceful, appeared on the platform of the bamboo building.

"Miss, Gu Yanzhi, the governor of Mingzhou, is outside and wants to see you!"

A girl dressed as a maid whispered towards the innermost curtain, as if she was worried that the loud voice would disturb the people inside.

"You go to receive them and tell me I'll be there soon."

This person's voice sounds lazy, but he has a majestic presence that cannot be denied, making people dare not underestimate him!

"Slaves understand!"

After the maid left, the people inside finally came out.

"Gu Yanzhi? What's he doing here? How did he know I'm here? Is he a teacher?"

This person was Wu Mei who went south to lay the foundation for her husband's future branching of the clan. She was already 19 years old at this time and would have become an old girl in other people's homes.

If it hadn't been for the engagement with Ji's second son, the family would have been anxious.

"Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore, I'm going to leave soon if I count the time."

Suddenly, she seemed to have thought of something, and a faint smile appeared on her face, which looked even more moving on her bright face, with the surrounding flowers and plants becoming a foil.

"Forgive me, the lady said she would be here soon!"

Gu Yanzhi smiled faintly when he heard this and said: "It's okay. I've heard that Duke Xi has a female disciple. I just didn't have the opportunity to meet her. Unexpectedly, she came to rule me. If not for Duke Xi's letter, I wouldn't have known about it!"

The maid bowed slightly and smiled: "The envoy has misunderstood the young lady. The young lady is just worried about causing trouble to the envoy!"

Gu Yanzhi smiled and said nothing more. He was a dignified governor of a state and a high-ranking member of the imperial court. How could he be as knowledgeable as a maid?

"Can you show me something? I have been in Mingzhou for more than ten years, but I have never found such a good place under the rule? With flowing water and beautiful mountains and rivers, it is indeed a good place for self-cultivation."

After saying that, he walked out. When he saw the scenery inside, he was even more impressed. He could unknowingly build this valley like this under his nose. This is no small feat.

Although the valley is not big, it is still more than ten acres in size. It is neatly planned, with flourishing grass and flowers, and many rare varieties. Even these things are of great value, let alone others.

"Huh? There's actually a tea tree here?"

He was even more surprised when he saw an old tea tree that was at least hundreds of years old.It seems to be an unknown variety. The old tea trees are lush and green at this time. Apparently they have not been picked this year.

"This is a wild tea tree. When it was discovered, it was entangled with many vines. If you didn't look carefully, you would have thought it was a stray tree."

When Gu Yanzhi was surprised, a heroic voice came over. He looked back and saw a heroic woman in men's robes appearing in front of him. If it weren't for the difference in the voice and Adam's apple, he would have thought it was from a certain family. Where is the good young master?

Wu Mei came to Gu Yanzhi, used the etiquette between men, and said with a smile: "Wu Mei has seen the envoy!"

Gu Yanzhi's eyes were full of surprise. He didn't expect that the heroic girl in front of him was the disciple of Duke Hao?I was also surprised when I heard that Duke Xi had accepted a woman as a closed disciple!
But now it seems that he is indeed superficial. The demeanor and heroic appearance of the person in front of him are no different from the other four disciples he has met, or even worse.

"Are you the disciple of Duke Xi, Wu Mei?"

Wu Mei smiled grandly when she heard this. There was a hint of masculine spirit in her laughter, which was impressive!
"Like a fake replacement!"

After saying that, he made a gesture of invitation and said with a smile: "Junior has prepared fragrant tea, please move forward!"

"Okay, okay, since my nephew invites you, why shouldn't I refuse?"

"Please!"

Wu Mei did not take him anywhere else, but to the platform on the bamboo building. It was at the highest point of the valley, with a wide view and a beautiful view of the valley.

"My dear nephew, I really chose a good place. I'm so excited when I see it!"

Looking at the misty valley, he was actually a little obsessed!
"I'm afraid it won't be as you wish. The little girl here also likes it very much!"

Gu Yanzhi was stunned when he heard this. Looking at the smiling Wu Mei, he suddenly burst into laughter, even laughing so hard that he was out of breath!

"Okay, okay, okay!"

He pointed at Wu Mei and said with a smile: "It's true that one family does not belong to the same family. You and your master have the same temperament. No wonder he will accept you as his disciple."

Then he said with emotion: "Since you are a disciple of Duke Xi, you don't want to see anyone outside. I'd like to ask you to help me. Isn't it too much to call me uncle?"

"uncle!"

Wu Mei shouted immediately without any hesitation.

Gu Yanzhi was stunned, he didn't expect the other party to be so straightforward?
"You, you and your teacher are almost carved out of the same mold. If you weren't a girl, you would have inherited your teacher's mantle sooner or later. What a pity!"

After hearing Gu Yanzhi's words, Wu Mei was obviously dissatisfied, and for the first time she showed some of the arrogance of a young man in front of Gu Yanzhi.

"Uncle, what you said is wrong! Who said women are inferior to men? I want to see who will inherit my master's mantle, little girl?"

Gu Yanzhi was stunned, looking at Wu Mei and suddenly didn't know what to say.

"Okay, okay, I can't take care of your master's affairs. Since you have such thoughts, it depends on your ability. I have seen all your senior brothers. Uncle Ji Qingcheng is steady and has top-notch martial arts and literary talents. The choice is not lacking in decisiveness, and he will become a great asset in the future."

"Although Liu Xiancheng does not aspire to be an official, I have also heard of his ideals. He wants to establish a sect and create unprecedented knowledge. His ambition is commendable."

"Wang Xuance's eloquence is unparalleled. Sooner or later, a minister of the Ministry of Rites will not be able to escape. In addition, his courage is amazing, but his personality is a bit impulsive. It is hard to say where he will be in the future."

"The last one is Xue Li. This boy is born with supernatural powers, and with the guidance of a famous teacher like yours, as well as Duke Wei, Duke Hu and others who teach him the art of war, it is not impossible to expect a generation of handsome men!"

He looked at Wu Mei, whose brows were slightly furrowed, and said, "With such a talented person in front of you, I'm afraid it won't be easy for you to face the difficulties!"

"What about me? You have evaluated all four of my senior brothers, why did you leave me alone? This little nephew doesn't want to listen!"

Seeing Wu Mei actually say this, it really put him in trouble.

"You!"

Gu Yanzhi stroked his beard and smiled: "Don't say it, don't say it!"

"you"

"Hahahahaha!" Seeing Wu Mei's anger, Gu Zhi smiled like an old fox and burst into laughter!
"You, young people should have the vigor of young people. What's the matter with imitating your teacher in everything? Ever since I came in, you have been imitating Mr. Xi everywhere. Do you think I can't tell?"

"Humph! I want you to take care of it!"

Wu Mei's thoughts were exposed, and she suddenly became a little angry. She glared at the hateful old man in front of her and ran out.

Gu Yanzhi smiled bitterly and shook his head. He didn't care. He picked up the tea cup and immediately became happy when he smelled the charming aroma. He started drinking it regardless of whether the owner was there or not!
After three rounds of tea, he suddenly heard the sound of footsteps. He looked up and saw that Wu Mei had put on a lady's clothes and was wearing a very elegant skirt. She was holding her hair with each step.

Seeing Wu Mei transforming from a tomboy into a little girl, Gu Yanzhi couldn't laugh or cry and said: "It seems that I am still missing a move. You started testing me from the moment I walked in. What's the point of this?"

He finally understood that the woman in front of him was a monster, and he almost fell into his trap.

"What did uncle say? Why can't my nephew understand?"

Wu Mei looked confused, making him shake his head.

"Forget it, just pretend I didn't say anything!"

Wu Mei smiled proudly, sat across from Gu Yanzhi, and poured him tea with her own hands. However, she was stunned when she lifted the teapot. When she lowered it, there was not even a drop of water?
"Uncle, are you really not polite at all? I secretly got this pot of tea from my teacher. You'd better not leave any for me!"

Looking at Wu Mei who looked at him with resentful eyes, he felt awkward for a moment.He quickly said: "But Dahongpao?"

"What else could it be? This tea has become a tribute now, so only the teacher can get some. Others are impossible to see on the market, and you can't buy them if you have money."

After Wu Mei finished speaking, she asked the maid to change the tea, then she sat upright and said, "What do you want, sir?"

Gu Yanzhi was stunned and said with a smile: "Why? Can't I come to see this junior? Your teacher wrote a letter asking me to take more care of you."

"Do not believe!"

Wu Mei shook her head and said: "Let's get down to business. Otherwise, my little tea won't be able to withstand your drinking!"

Yes, I still remember this!
"Isn't it just a pot of tea? As for that?"

He said this, but he also knew that he was in the wrong. They brought out the best tea to treat him, so he poured it and drank it all.

So he quickly said: "I really have something to see you for!"

He looked serious and said: "Do you still remember those long-distance ships?"

Wu Mei was stunned for a moment, but then she seemed to remember something and said, "What? Is there something wrong with the ship?"

"Yes, all the buyers had good foundation when they sold it. But not long ago, I saw the existence of a mysterious fleet. Among them was the original long-distance voyage ship, and it was also one of the five thousand stone flagships. .”

"I've asked around, but there's no news. Do you know?"

Wu Mei thought for a while after hearing this, but finally shook her head and said: "I don't know, but since you can get this ship, it must have been sold by the person who originally bought it. This is not difficult to check."

"In this case, my nephew will investigate this matter and tell his uncle when there is any news!"

Gu Yanzhi was overjoyed when he heard this. Others didn't know it, but he knew that there were no fewer than ten branches of the Ji family in Jiangnan at this time.They are distributed all over the country, and after a short period of adaptation, they have now begun to intervene in some industries in Jiangdong.

Although there are few people, people need people, money, and connections.And it would be strange if the evil-looking woman in front of me is in charge of the Ji family's branch clan and cannot develop it!
Now that the matter has been said, there is no need for Gu Yanye to stay any longer. After all, it is only the first time for the two of them to meet.

"Oh, right!"

Gu Yanzhi seemed to have remembered something, patted his forehead and said with a smile: "Look at me, I almost forgot."

"I will be transferred to Chang'an soon. There are some changes in Mingzhou. I think niece Xian also knows about it. But the person who takes over my position is the head of the Gou family in Jiangdong. This man is timid and afraid of getting into trouble. I am worried that he will ruin Mr. Tan. It's something that happened, so I gave him a personal reminder before I left. If he comes to visit me then, please be considerate of my niece."

"Of course, if you find it troublesome, don't bother!"

When Wu Mei heard this, she smiled and said, "It's great to congratulate my uncle for his promotion, but it's a bit unethical to leave his niece in such a mess."

Looking at Gu Yanzhi who wanted to explain, Wu Mei said calmly: "I know what uncle is worried about, but the job of being in charge of Mingzhou Port is not easy to do. It depends on whether he has the ability."

Looking at Wu Mei with a sinister look on his face, Gu Yanzhi frowned slightly, but soon relaxed.

"Then please leave it to my niece!"

"I still have some important things to deal with, so I won't disturb niece Xian. See you in Chang'an!"

"Uncle, go slowly!"

"No delivery!"

After sending Gu Yanzhi out of the valley, Wu Mei returned to the bamboo building in the valley when she saw them leaving.

"Come on!"

"Subordinates are here!"

A man in black appeared in the bamboo building, bowed and said.

He is one of the family soldiers Ji Song sent to Wu Mei to protect her safety. There are five such people in total, which shows that Ji Song attaches great importance to her!

"Go check the sales of the voyage fleet back then and see if there were any private transactions!"

When he heard about the voyage fleet, the man frowned and showed a trace of evil spirit.He was a member of the voyage fleet back then, and he was even more worried about the ships of the voyage fleet being sold.

When he heard that there were still people selling it privately, he immediately said angrily: "They are looking for death!"

As a member of the voyage fleet, he understands the power of this fleet, but it is because he understands that he is so angry!
"Put away your anger. Just go investigate and don't worry about other things. If you dare to make decisions privately, then go back to your hometown. I don't dare to use you anymore."

The man was shocked when he heard this and said quickly: "Don't worry, young lady, I know the importance of this!"

Wu Mei nodded and said: "It's good to know, go ahead and don't alert the enemy!"

"promise!"

When the man left, Wu frowned and murmured: "Who is it? What do they want to do?"

After thinking for a while, she still couldn't figure it out. She came to the study and opened a brocade box, which contained a scroll.

After spreading it out, I discovered that it was a map of Jiangdong.Such a map is even more detailed than the official one.This is one of her masterpieces in recent years, which is to draw a detailed map of Jiangdong.

She looked at the more than ten dots embroidered with red thread, and the dots were connected with silk threads.

Looking down, it looks like a spider web covering Jiangdong.
(End of this chapter)