Ji Tang

Chapter 324 Jijia Zhuangzi (additional update)
Along the bluestone path, they saw an endless stream of pedestrians along the way. From time to time, a carriage carrying unknown goods passed by. They all seemed to be in a hurry.

"This is."

Gu Yanzhi had seen the big world when he was in Mingzhou. He wouldn't be surprised if a place was ten or a hundred times more prosperous than here, but this was just a Zhuangzi!

"They are all the property of some clansmen in Zhuangzi. They have been expanding in scale over the years, but they are just small things and are not worth mentioning."

Jide said it was not worth mentioning, but why did everyone think he was a little proud?

"Does the governor remember the batch of silk last year?" Xie Lian said with a smile.

"You mean?" Gu Yanzhi pointed to the carriage on the road, looked at Xie Lian, and said in disbelief.

Xie Lian nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, that batch of silk that was robbed by maritime merchants was produced by Zhuangzi, and you also know this man's son."

"Liu Xiancheng?"

Gu Yanzhi said it, and he suddenly remembered that the young man seemed to have said that his family was in the silk business.

He suppressed the surprise in his heart and said nothing more.

He hadn't noticed it outside just now, but now he felt that Zhuangzi here was unique. The outside was blocked by dense trees, and the intersection was blocked by bamboo forests.

If I hadn't come in to take a look, I wouldn't have known there was such a village here.

When they walked into the stone pillar gate with "Jizhuang" written on it, they realized that what they had just seen was just the tip of the iceberg.

A series of single-family houses come into view, with front and rear courtyards, exquisite yet practical, hidden among them under the cover of dense trees in early summer.

The breeze came slowly, and as it swayed, it felt like I was in a dream.

"This is Zhuangzi planned by the Marquis himself, but it cost a lot. Some people were unwilling at the time, but now they can't get rid of it."

Xie Chang sneered when he heard Jide's remarks. If he had the chance to live here, he would stay here even if he was shameless.

He has traveled extensively and seen many places, but when he saw Jijiazhuangzi, it was the first time he had the urge to settle here.

Hearing the sound of reading loudly in the distance, and looking at Zhuangzi in the curling green smoke, he never dreamed that there would be such a wealthy Zhuangzi in the world.

Next, Ji De didn't stop and walked to the Marquis' Mansion. Just when everyone thought they were going to move into the Marquis' Mansion, Ji De guided them to the side of the Marquis' Mansion.

This is a building complex with more than ten houses. Although it does not look as big as the Marquis Mansion, it is not too small, and at the same time it is much more refined than ordinary houses.

This place was specially ordered by Ji Song to be built for the purpose of receiving guests.

Generally speaking, when guests stay in other people's homes, they feel like they are under the same roof. No matter how nice it is, they will feel uncomfortable.

Therefore, he ordered these special houses to be built for reception. Special people would clean them on weekdays, and they could be moved in at any time.

"But Patriarch Xie is here?"

Just then, an old voice came.

"Why are third uncles here?" Jide hurriedly came over to help him, complaining a little.

The third uncle sighed a little: "I have been busy all my life, but I didn't expect that this old man can't be idle anymore. He wanted to talk to his second brother, and fell asleep while talking. No, didn't the old man hear about the Xie family? When the Lord comes, come out and walk around.”

"Xie Lian has met my third uncle!"I remember that when we first met him, he was still very strong.

"Hey, you're finally here. Let's arrange the marriage between Song Ge'er and You Ning as soon as possible. Otherwise, we old men don't know if we can see Song Ge'er's child born, so we don't dare to delay it any longer."

"Song Geer, this kid, was ordered by His Majesty to be busy everywhere. I don't know where he will be tomorrow. As of now, he is in Chang'an. I feel anxious to get the matter settled."

"My second brother and I are still waiting to see my Ji family's eldest grandson born. After all, with such a big family business, no one can always feel at ease without someone in charge."

Xie Lian was sweating profusely when he heard that he was thinking about where he was. He was already thinking about the child even before they got married. He now understood why Brother Song went to Huashan to hide in the first place.

You can still resist when you meet other people, but when you meet these old people, you don't dare to scold them, you don't even dare to say a retort, what else can you do if you don't hide?
"Don't worry, third uncle. This is why I came back this time. Don't worry, I won't delay you in holding your child. You should also take good care of yourself!"

Xie Lian said loudly. He found that his third uncle's ears were already a bit deaf, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Time is really not forgiving!
"Okay, okay, old man, don't bother me anymore. You go and have a rest! If nothing happens, I'll let someone take you around. Some of the scenery on Zhuangzi is pretty good."

Jide supported the third uncle and said helplessly: "The guests still have to rest, please go back first!"

"I'm old, I'm old, some people dislike me, hum!"

After saying that, he didn't care about Ji De's face, which was almost darkening, and walked away calmly.

Ji De wiped the non-existent sweat and said awkwardly: "My third uncle is a bit nagging when he gets old, please don't mind!"

Gu Yanzhi stroked his beard and smiled and said: "People often say: if there is an old man in the family, if there is a treasure, he will definitely not deceive me!"

"It's just, it's just that we can listen to the teachings of the old man. It's too late for us to be happy. How can we dislike it? No, no."

After making arrangements for Xie Lian and his party, Jide went home. As soon as he arrived at the door, he heard his third uncle saying this to his father.

Seeing Jide, the third uncle snorted coldly and left, leaving Jide confused!
"Everyone is arranged?"

The second uncle did not talk about the third uncle, but asked about Xie Lian and his party.

Jide nodded and said: "We were all arranged to stay at the guest house, but we didn't go to the Marquis Mansion."

"Well, although Brother Song doesn't care much about this, as an elder, we should think more about him. Now that our Ji family is different from the past, we still have to follow the rules and don't let others see the joke."

"My son knows, don't worry!"

"Ok!"

The second uncle agreed and said no more. Just when Jide thought he was asleep, the second uncle suddenly opened his eyes and said: "After a while, you can bring some capable people from the family to Chang'an. Brother Song will get married." It’s a big event in the clan, and it’s impossible for everyone in Zhuangzi to go. You have to make arrangements so that no trouble occurs, otherwise I won’t be able to get around you.”

"Hey, my son knows." Jide said.

"There are a lot of things at home now. Brother Song has to deal with things outside, and he can't take care of some things at home. You have to keep an eye on him and don't let some people have thoughts that they shouldn't have."

"If it does happen, you have to cut it off as soon as possible. Since we can't help Brother Song, then take care of yourself and don't hold him back."

"If anyone dares to do evil outside in the name of a good Marquis, deal with it before Brother Song knows about it, and don't embarrass the child."

As he was talking, Jide realized that the old man had fallen asleep, so he reluctantly covered him with a blanket, and then walked out carefully.

(End of this chapter)