Value peace

Chapter 233 The Disaster of Huaibi
Gu Xiyan waited until noon, and did not wait until Duanniang came back. The things to go to Jiufeng were all ready, and she was waiting for Gu Xiyan to say a word.But Gu Xiyan's attitude was unprecedentedly tough. She ate lunch in a leisurely manner and then took a nap. Seeing this, Qi Maosheng could only shake his head.

After much difficulty, it was more than three o'clock in the afternoon when Duan Niang came in sweaty with Liang Zhangzhu, who was full of dust.

After Xingyu served tea, Gu Xiyan left Liang Zhangzhu to talk alone.

"I hurriedly invited the young mistress here this time because I really have something important to discuss, so please forgive me." Gu Xiyan took a sip of tea and said with a smile.

Liang Zhangzhu felt a little uneasy.

When she came in, she saw the two-door carriage waiting there, along the way, whether it was the nanny in charge, or the lady's personal maid, they were all waiting quietly in the clothes they went out, and she asked quietly Mother, Duanniang just said vaguely, "Young Mistress will find out when she goes." Seeing Gu Xiyan's solemn expression, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous.Even so, she still respectfully said: "Madam, please don't be polite to Zhangzhu, if you want to get me, you just flatter me. I just don't know if Madam asked me to come, what do you want?"

Gu Xiyan pondered: "I don't know if it's convenient for you to contact Shengjing?"

Liang Zhangzhu smiled wryly in his heart.

For this kind of thing, how convenient is it? Not to mention that the Liu family has its own set of communication methods, even if it is inconvenient, we have to find a way to make things more convenient!
She smiled and said: "Look at what Madam said, although we are in Yongzhou, we still keep in touch with the head of the family from time to time. If you have anything to do, just take orders, and it's easy for us."

Gu Xiyan thought for a while, and then said: "Speaking of which, I am not a member of the Gu family anymore. It's just that I am here, and the news is better than other people. I just want to ask the young lady to bring a letter to Shengjing, saying, Now that the Gu family has no one in Shengjing, why not move back to my hometown in Shuzhou!"

Liang Zhangzhu was slightly startled.

What do you mean, young lady?Could it be that there will be some changes in Shengjing!
Gu Xiyan looked at the surprised expression that flashed across Liang Zhangzhu's face, smiled, and said: "I also know that there is nothing valuable in Shengjing's house, and the foundation of the ancestors has been sold for about the same price. Now, the only ones worth mentioning are those books from Rongyuezhai. Taking advantage of the season of drying books in June, I moved all those things back to Shuzhou, sold the house in Shengjing, and moved to Shuzhou. It’s better to buy some fertile land in the state than to support it like this!”

Liang Zhangzhu was really hard to answer.

As the young lady said, in the past few years, the Gu family has sold out all the belongings of their ancestors, even the daily expenses are a bit difficult, and the Liu family has been helping them.It would be great if it could be like what the young lady said, but the house of the Gu family in Shengjing is the ancestral home of the Gu family, who would dare to mention the word "sell" in such a way!
Gu Xiyan saw some hesitation in Liang Zhangzhu's expression, and said sternly: "The Gu family has been taken care of by Master Liu all these years. But as the saying goes, a flower does not have a hundred days of redness, and a person does not have a thousand days of happiness. One day when I grow up. It’s not a problem to buy a house in Shengjingli for a few hundred thousand taels, so just say it’s my intention and sell it!”

"How much is 10 taels?" Even a steady person like Liang Zhangzhu couldn't help exclaiming when he heard the price quoted by Gu Xiyan.

Gu Xiyan nodded, and said seriously: "What you listen to me is...excessive asking price, just sit back and pay back the money. You see the price, and you can't negotiate, let's talk again, but if you set the price low from the beginning , when the time comes to get a good price, it may not be so easy!"

Liang Zhangzhu secretly groaned in his heart.

Could it be that what Young Madam meant was that it would be impossible for the Liu family to buy it... If so, it would be better to confess the mother and son of the Gu family, and they would never spend this money in a lifetime!

Earlier, Liu Zuocheng offered to buy the house for Cui Baoyi's Nanny Wu, and later Liang Zhangzhu bought the house for Duanniang, both of which were cheap and good.The Liu family has been in Shengjing for many years. It is not unusual to have this kind of connection, but Liang Zhangzhu and the others have not been in Yongzhou for a few years, and they also have such handicrafts. I am afraid they put money in to show their ability!
Gu Xiyan smiled and said: "In the eyes of some people, the ancestral house of the Gu family is only worth a thousand taels of silver, but in the eyes of some people, it is a priceless treasure...Young Mistress, don't be suspicious, just listen to me! "

Liang Zhangzhu turned his mind quickly.

What Young Madam said is true...everything in this world has its own reasons. The Gu family has always been a sacred place for scholars. Maybe things that are worthless in their eyes may be priceless treasures in other people's money.

Thinking of this time, her heart settled down a little, and she hurriedly said with a smile: "Since the young lady has made up her mind, I will definitely pass it on."

When the matter was clarified, Gu Xiyan also breathed a sigh of relief.

About the "Pandora's Box", sooner or later people will know about it. If so, it is better to buy this house openly. Whoever wants to get this box, whoever buys it, don't care if he dismantles it. It's still digging three feet, and it has nothing to do with the Gu family... Let them go!

Gu Xiyan served tea, and Liang Zhangzhu said goodbye knowingly, and then Gu Xiyan went to Qinyuan to say goodbye to Qi Maosheng, and told Qi Maosheng about entrusting the Liu family to sell the Gu family's ancestral house in Shengjing.

Qi Maosheng touched Gu Xiyan's cheek and sighed: "Xiyan, Xiyan...will you defend me like this in the future!"

Gu Xiyan nodded seriously.

Qi Maosheng hugged Gu Xiyan tightly, and whispered in her ear: "I'll pick you up as soon as I'm done..."

"Yeah!" Gu Xiyan wrapped her arms around Qi Maosheng's waist and snuggled into his arms.

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The "Bi Garden" on the outskirts of Jiufeng City is the other courtyard of the Shi family, a great jeweler in Yandi. It is named after the lush green shade all year round.

Gu Xiyan woke up amidst the chirping of birds.

When she opened her eyes, she saw a little gray sparrow standing on the window sill and shouting.

Gu Xiyan lay quietly on the bed, watching the little sparrow jump up and down happily, then spread its wings and flew into the sky with a "flutter" sound, before disappearing.

The corners of her mouth curled up.

Got up, changed clothes, and went to the side flower hall with Liu Meier.

Li Shi and Shi Wang have already stood hand in hand in the flower hall.

Last night, Gu Xiyan and her entourage came in with more than a dozen carriages in a low-key and quiet manner, accompanied by Liu Meier.

This time, the Shi family obtained Gu Xiyan's hospitality through Qi Hai, so the Shi family had already sent capable stewards and nuns to live in Biyuan a few days ago, and through Qi Hai's wife Li Shi They inquired about Gu Xiyan's preferences in many ways, and tried their best to leave a good impression on Gu Xiyan through this reception.

Not to mention that Xing Yu, who arrived earlier to decorate the room, got a 50 tael silver ticket from Shi Wang, even this time, Shi Wang is ready to personally serve Gu Xiyan's daily life.

Gu Xiyan greeted them happily.

Seeing Gu Xi's radiant face and smiling faces, both sister-in-law and sister-in-law breathed a sigh of relief, Shi Wang said with a smile: "I heard that the young lady is here, and several girls in the family want to come to pay her respects, Mrs. Zhanzhan What a blessing!"

This kind of entertainment is naturally indispensable.

The Shi Wang family called several girls from the Shi family to come in to meet Gu Xiyan.

Several girls from the Shi family, the older ones are fifteen or sixteen years old, the younger ones are eight or nine years old, bowing their knees to salute her in a row surrounded by jewels and emerald greens, with smooth skin, green eyes, and youthful spirit Come, accompanied by the morning of singing birds and fragrant flowers, Gu Xiyan's smile is even more cordial.

Gu Xiyan chatted with the girls in a pleasant manner, Shi Wang asked someone to take the girls down, and then personally served Gu Xiyan for breakfast.

After the meal, she smiled and asked Gu Xiyan: "Madam, what do you think of the girls in our family?"

Gu Xiyan was startled.

Shi Wang explained with a smile: "Our family specially enshrines an aunt Xu who came from Xizhao to teach the girls the rules."

These girls from the Shi family, some are beautiful, and some are average-looking, but they have dignified postures and generous manners. Gu Xiyan said sincerely: "This Aunt Xu is indeed quite aggressive. The girls have a certain amount of advance and retreat. , quite like everyone."

Seeing that her tone was sincere, Shi Wang knew it was not perfunctory, so he hurriedly smiled and said: "Speaking of which, the girls in our family have also reached the age of marriage, and I want Madam to help these girls in our family take care of themselves! "

Gu Xiyan responded with a smile.

Shi Wang quickly glanced at Li Shi with the corner of his eyes, and said courteously: "I dare not say anything else, the fifth girl in our family is the most docile, if she can get Madam's favor, it will be a big deal!" Blessed..."

Gu Xiyan's smile gradually turned cold.

When Li Shi saw it, he yelled "Oops" in his heart.Who came up with this idea, and I didn't discuss it with others.This Mrs. Yan Guogong is said to be very cunning. After a few years, the Duke of the country has no intention of taking concubines to take over the house, and she is jealous. The maidservant of the Liyuan should not be close to her... …

Seeing Gu Xiyan's smile gradually fading, she felt cold in her heart, and quickly changed the subject with a smile: "Yes, yes. Young Madam, there are many people with outstanding character around the Duke of the country. I hope Madam can help our five nieces find a proper home!"

Shi Wang was startled, and saw Li Shi glaring at her fiercely.

Gu Xiyan saw all this in her eyes, and felt that it was very boring like eating a piece of fat.

She picked up the tea and took a sip, then said lightly, "I'm a little tired!"

When Li Shi heard this, he was so anxious that he broke into sweat.

She also knew that it was not good to say these things when they first met, but she didn't dare not ask her father-in-law's confession!

Li Shi still wanted to save some affection, so he hurriedly said: "Why don't I beat Madam's legs!"

Gu Xiyan refused with a faint smile, and then unceremoniously served tea to the guests.

Liu Meier sighed and said, "Xiyan, this is not a long-term solution!"

Gu Xiyan looked at the lush and vivid leaves outside the window, stood up, stretched her waist, and said with a smile, "Sister Liu, let's go to church!"

(The addition of monthly ticket 700 will be around 21:[-] today, please pay attention! o(∩_∩)o)

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