Value peace

Chapter 238

Early the next morning, Gu Xiyan went to greet Madam Xu, and met Fang Shaoqin who also came to greet Madam Xu.

Since the death of Queen Mother Fang, even when they met, it was as if there was a layer of tulle between them, and they were intimacy and polite.

Everyone greeted each other, and Gu Xiyan saw that Nanny Shi was wrapping something in a big coat, and she smiled and said, "Why, bring Fei Guan too."

Fang Shaoqin said with a smile: "Grandmother remembers, if you don't see her for a day, it's like losing your soul... I had to bring him here."

After giving birth to Qi Fei, Fang Shaoqin gained a lot of plumpness, and she no longer had the catkin-like lightness, but there was a fortitude between her brows, coupled with her insight into the world, she looked shrewd and sharp, Gu Xiyan sometimes looked at her She suddenly felt that the woman in front of her was very strange, and the tacit understanding and comfort between the two of them seemed to be lost with time.

They said a few words in a mild manner, and Nanny Yi smiled and came out to greet them.

Nanny Yi lifted the curtain and waited for Gu Xiyan and Fang Shaoqin to enter the door, and then she gathered around Nanny Shi and looked at Qi Fei: "Look at this little face, it's flushed, and you won't wake up even if you hold it like this. Blessed child!"

Nanny Shi smiled and said, "Our Feiguan is docile, obedient, and not noisy at all."

Since Mrs. Xu had a "slight" stroke, the time for her to dress up suddenly took a lot longer, and the people who greeted her often had to wait under the eaves for a long time.Although Gu Xiyan and Fang Shaoqin didn't have to wait under the eaves, they didn't see Mrs. Xu as soon as they arrived.

The maidservants served tea, and the two sat in the outer room to drink tea.

After hearing what Nanny Shi said, Nanny Yi took a look at Gu Xiyan, and said with a smile, "No... this one is too quiet, and that one is too noisy. I heard that it was hot again a few days ago. All the famous doctors from Yongzhou Prefecture have arrived, and today is better."

The "that" Mammy Yi mentioned refers to Qi Hui, who was born in Wei Shiying.

Everyone knows about these things, and Nanny Yi said these things in front of Gu Xiyan just to make her upset.However, Gu Xiyan was acting like a fish and a fish, and Nanny Yi said a few words, but she became bored, changed the subject, and asked Gu Xiyan, "Young madam, Jiufeng, is it fun?" !"

Gu Xiyan sat there solemnly, and said with a smile: "I am representing the Qi family to go to Jiufeng to attend the Cui family's wedding. Naturally, I followed the rules and did not dare to make mistakes halfway. There is no such thing as fun or not."

When she encountered a soft nail, Nanny Yi smiled embarrassingly.

Gu Xiyan has always had a temperament that hides needles in the cotton. Others don't know it, but Fang Shaoqin has a lot of experience. For some reason, she suddenly thought of the scene when the two of them started the Zhuji Club together... At that time, Gu Xiyan always Smile lightly and arrange everything silently, just like a wisp of incense, you won’t be able to feel its fragrance if you stay in it for a long time, but once you have a distance, you will know its beauty.

Fang Shaoqin frowned quickly, and said with a smile: "Nurse Yi, I hope you can go and see how grandma is doing... The weather is still a bit chilly this morning, and I'm worried that the official will be overwhelmed!"

When Nanny Yi heard this, she immediately smiled and said, "I'll go right away!" After speaking, she hurried into the inner room.

Gu Xiyan smiled faintly at Fang Shaoqin.

She couldn't help but think of the day when they were newly married and Fang Shaoqin came to greet Mrs. Xu every day. At that time, Fang Shaoqin often helped her like this... Thinking of this, Gu Xiyan felt even more disappointed.

Maybe it was Fang Shaoqin's words that made a difference, and Mrs. Xu met them soon.

Gu Xiyan greeted Mrs. Xu with a respectful appearance of a filial daughter-in-law. After Mrs. Xu greeted her lightly, she focused all her attention on Qi Fei. Seeing this, Gu Xiyan found a Excuse me.

As soon as she returned to Liyuan, Xing Yu came to report: "Mrs. Gong came to see me!"

"Madam Gong, is it Gong Tao's wife?" Gu Xiyan wondered.

Xing Yu smiled and said, "It's Mrs. Gong's wife."

"Let me in!" Gu Xiyan hurriedly said, "Bring good tea to entertain!"

Xingyu went away in response.

After a while, Xingyu lifted the curtain and waited for Han to enter the room.

Han shi bowed her knees to salute Gu Xiyan, Gu Xiyan hurriedly got off the kang and helped her: "Sister Han, don't be so polite, come and sit on the kang!"

Mrs. Han was not a coy person at first, seeing Gu Xiyan's tone was sincere and not polite, she thanked her and sat on the kang.

Xing Yu brought a few little girls to serve good tea and snacks, and Gu Xiyan asked courteously: "Sister Han, you don't come here easily, but what's the matter?"

Han said with a smile: "There is really a thing!"

Gu Xiyan took the tea handed over by the little girls, put it in front of Han, and said with a smile: "Sister Han, please tell me!"

Han took out a book from her pocket and handed it to Gu Xiyan: "Ju Lan asked me to bring it to you!"

The thread-bound book with the blue cover turned out to be the "Tao Te Ching" again.

Seeing the surprise on Gu Xi's face, Mrs. Han explained with a smile: "Ju Lan said, this is what Father Gu asked her to bring to you before she left. She said it was something you left behind in the church... That child, you are a little narrow-minded. , I didn’t plan to take it out at first, but then I didn’t know why, I suddenly changed my mind, gave it to me, and told me to hand it over to you.”

Gu Xiyan took the book with a wry smile.

It's because I'm the wife of Duke Yan's mansion and the enemy who killed her parents, so I'm not going to hand it over to myself!
Mrs. Han probably also saw some of the strangeness in this, and comforted her with a smile: "My child, the idea is simple, so don't take it to heart... Think about Xiang Yi, if Liang or Jin invade our Yan , we Yan people are the same..."

Gu Xiyan nodded with a smile, and said, "I understand what Sister Han means..."

Seeing that Gu Xiyan smiled calmly, and it wasn't against her will, Han felt relieved.

After taking a few sips of tea, hesitation flashed across his expression.

Gu Xiyan has always had a good impression of Mrs. Han, and now seeing her hesitant to speak, she took the initiative to ask: "Sister Han, what do you have to say to me!"

When Han raised her head, she saw Gu Xiyan's clear and bright eyes.

Still a child!

I don't know why, such a sigh appeared in Han's heart.

Han hesitated for a while, then said softly: "Young Madam, is there still no movement on your body?"

This matter has almost become a taboo... When everyone asks, they are cautious...

Gu Xiyan couldn't help but laughed, and said calmly: "Well, I don't know why, those who prayed to God and worshiped Buddha took a lot of tonics, but there was no movement."

Seeing her playful smile, Mrs. Han felt even more heartbroken, and remembered her trip to Hongtai that time.

Qi Maosheng specially asked her to go, and repeatedly told her: "She is still young, you can accompany her for a while, don't scare her..."

At that time, I was still a little worried, afraid that I would meet a crying little girl, but who knew, when she lifted her hijab, her face was full of joy, her eyes were shining like gems, and they were as playful as today. Guang Guang, looking around, looking around, like a child who doesn't know the danger...

Han's heart suddenly softened.

She said earnestly: "Young madam, there is a tall girl in the house who is skilled in medicine, but now she is old and raised in spring. In my opinion, young madam might as well invite her back..."

Gu Xiyan was stunned.

This is already the second person to recommend Aunt Gao to her.

After Mrs. Han left, Gu Xiyan couldn't wait to let Xingyu go to Qinyuan to see what Qi Maosheng was doing.Xing Yu came back soon and replied: "My lord is discussing things with some young ministers and ministers. He said that no one is allowed to come near..."

"Oh!" Gu Xiyan sighed in disappointment.

But at this time, no matter how disappointed she was, she couldn't bother Qi Maosheng.In the past few days, several generals of the Duke of Yan's Mansion have been secretly called back to Yongzhou. It is said that they are to discuss the countermeasures of the imperial decree of Shengjing a few days ago...

Waiting is boring, so she casually flipped through the "Tao Te Ching".

The handwriting is elegant and stern, and there are several annotations in different handwritings beside it, and there are collection seals between the pages. It can be seen how the owner at that time loved and cherished this book.

Gu Xiyan smiled lightly.

After going around for a long time, it was finally in my hands, it must be fate, why not keep it as a souvenir.

She called Xing Yulai and asked her to put away the "Tao Te Ching".

Xing Yu searched for a long time, finally opened the warehouse, and found a rosewood box: "Madam, what do you think of this!"

The size is also suitable. However, such an expensive box is not needed, but if I say anything at this time, I am afraid that Xingyu will have to look for it for a long time.

"Just this one!" Gu Xiyan handed the book to Xing Yu.

Xing Yu put it in carefully: "Madam, where should I put this book?"

Gu Xiyan looked around and said, "Put it anywhere, and I don't know how to use it often!"

Xing Yu responded, and said with a smile: "Or, let's put it on the bookshelf in the Westinghouse!"

Gu Xiyan said casually: "Okay, you can figure it out!"

After Qi Maosheng came back at night, Gu Xiyan told him about her plan to invite Aunt Gao to show her.

Qi Maosheng was stunned, and said: "That Nanny Zhao is Aunt Gao's favorite disciple, she has been by your side for several years...and Aunt Gao is getting older..."

Because Zhao Mama stayed by her side for several years, she didn't see anything. It was also because of this reason that Gu Xiyan never considered Aunt Gao, but during this period, she heard two people recommending her one after another. I can't help but feel a little tempted.She hesitated and said: "Try it! Could it be possible to really go to Qixia to watch..."

Qi Maosheng said sternly: "This Qixia Temple always has to be visited..."

It's okay if Qi Maosheng didn't say anything, but once he said it, it strengthened Gu Xiyan's determination to invite Aunt Gao.She said coquettishly: "Maosheng, let her try it, if it doesn't work, we will plan to go to Qixia Temple... shall we?"

Qi Maosheng looked at Gu Xiyan's expectant eyes, hesitated for a while, and finally agreed: "I will send someone to invite Aunt Gao tomorrow."

(End of this chapter)