Value peace

Chapter 75
Xinghong stopped her hand wiping her eyes, looked at Gu Xiyan in a little horror, then at Huilan, and finally at Ping'er.

"Okay!" Ping'er smiled calmly, "If you don't know where the kitchen is? Where is the bucket, please ask sister Huilan to tell me!"

Huilan showed a meaningful smile: "Sister Ping'er, come with me!" As she said that, she led Ping'er into the west wing that was used as a small kitchen. Seeing this, Xing'er followed in a panic. past.

Gu Xiyan felt a little ridiculous, and really wanted to persuade Huilan: You and Ping'er are not equal opponents at all, so stop messing around.But if he really said this, how would he explain Ping'er's identity?

Gu Xiyan couldn't help but sighed again.

Just make trouble for me!

She smiled and entered the west room where Duanniang lived.

In the west room, Mo Ju was cleaning things for Duan Niang, putting some belongings and clothes into big camphor wood boxes.

Gu Xiyan did not avoid her, and sat down to discuss with Duanniang about her going out of the house.

Duanniang said: "Don't worry, I left Shengjing and headed south. I entered Changzhou Liuji in Jiangnan County and joined Tuoniang's men. After taking our new household loan and road guide, I will immediately go to Qixia Temple to wait for the girl. Yes, no more than two months."

Gu Xiyan pondered: "Then the house in Fuchun County will be given to Tuo Niang and his wife!"

"How can this be possible!" Duan Niang objected.

"It's been about six or seven years, and they've gotten used to living there, and everyone around them thinks they're the boss." Gu Xiyan said with a smile, "That place is too close to Shengjing, so it's impossible for us to settle there. ,"

Duanniang thought about it, and said: "Even so, we will always come back in a few years, and the house is given to them, so what shall we do?"

Gu Xiyan was educated by modern women and believed that as long as she had money and an ID card, she would not be afraid to go anywhere.She is not interested at all in the real estate that can't be taken away, so she might as well let someone who is good to her take advantage of it.She solemnly said to Duanniang: "When you meet the family member of Tuo's family, remember to bring this word with you. I hope they can keep their mouths shut about this matter."

Duanniang didn't take it seriously: "Without Mrs., the couple can only go to some house to be a nun in charge..."

Gu Xiyan's face darkened, and she was more severe than ever: "Auntie, they also took a risk. If they are discovered, according to Xizhao's criminal law, they can be exiled."

Duanniang obviously didn't think of this and was taken aback.

Gu Xiyan continued to say with a stern face: "Girl, you should take my words to heart."

Duan Niang blushed.

Seeing this, Gu Xiyan took Duanniang's hand and sighed: "I'll just rely on my aunt!"

Duanniang nodded hurriedly: "Miss, don't worry!"

In the evening, Gu Xiyan announced to everyone that Duanniang was going back to her hometown in Shuzhou. Huilan and Xinghong obviously knew the news a long time ago, and instead of showing surprised expressions, they came forward to congratulate Duanniang with a smile on their faces. Ping'er and Ding Cuiniang were a step late, and when they came back to their senses, they both came forward and said something to keep Duanniang, and proposed to hold a banquet for Duanniang at noon tomorrow to see her off.

Ping'er's eyes flickered when she said this, she didn't know what she was thinking, and when Ding Cuiniang said this, her eyes looked at Ping'er from time to time, she didn't know what she was looking at.The only one who was really sad was Mo Ju, she was depressed, her eyes were red when she was waiting for Gu Xiyan to wash up, and she knew she had cried.

Gu Xiyan patted her hand to comfort her: "There is no banquet in the world that never ends."

Mo Ju nodded, her expression was still a little sad: "I know."

In the early morning of the next day, the news that Duanniang was going to leave spread to every room like wings, and everyone knew about it.Since the afternoon, I have been visiting Duanniang in twos and threes. Duanniang is so busy that her feet don't touch the ground. After socializing, she comes here again, especially Madam Zhao. They were together when they were young, and their feelings are different from others. Moreover, now that Zhao Mama thinks that she is doing well, she sympathizes with Duanniang even more because she is old enough to go back to the countryside of Shuzhou alone. some clothes.

Gu Xiyan simply took 20 taels of silver to the big kitchen, and asked them to make a banquet to treat everyone to a meal in the name of Duanniang, which was regarded as a farewell banquet.

Mrs. Gu told Mr. Gu about Duan Niang's return to her hometown in Shuzhou. Mr. Gu just smiled coldly and said, "Let's go early." It is almost time to choose July 28 for Duanniang to leave the mansion.Duanniang took the opportunity to ask for leave in front of Mrs. Gu, and went to Jinxin to say goodbye. When she came back, she brought big and small bags, all of which were gifts from Jinxin.

Farewell, packing up, Mrs. Gu and Gu Xiyan's rewards came and went, and it was July 28th in a flash. Master Gu asked a young man named Xiaosi to send Duanniang back to his hometown. , maidservant came to see Duan Niang off, and Gu Xiyan saw Duan Niang off with tears in her eyes until she arrived in front of the Chuihua Gate. Duanniang also wiped away her tears, and Duanniang got into the carriage with a wave of her hand as she looked very strong.

* * * * * *
At that time, Master Gu was not in the house, he was called to Chengqian Palace by the imperial concubine.

Although they were father and daughter, the meeting between the two was separated by a silk screen, surrounded by palace maids and eunuchs of all sizes.

Master Gu kowtowed to his daughter as usual and stood in front of the screen. Gu Chaorong didn't ask him to sit down, and said directly: "I heard that someone proposed marriage to Xiyan?"

Master Gu replied respectfully: "Yes."

"Have you decided which family to marry?"

"not yet!"

Gu Chaorong looked at Master Gu with a smile on his lips: "Xiyan's marriage is up to me!"

Master Gu responded with a respectful "yes".

The conversation between the two ended here, and Gu Chaorong served tea to see off the guests.

A female official sent Master Gu out of the Chengqian Palace, and whispered to Master Gu: "Your Majesty said, the Empress Dowager has decided to transfer Cui Qingren, the chief secretary of Longyou County, to Gaochang to serve as the governor of the newly established Governor's Mansion, so that the Master should stay in Honglu Temple first." Stay for a few years, if there is something really missing in the future, let’s talk about it.”

Master Gu's eyes darkened, he left Chengqian Palace without making a sound.

He walked through the Jingren Palace and Zhai Palace along the long red walls to Jingyun Gate, when he suddenly heard someone calling him from behind: "Isn't this Mr. Gu?"

Master Gu replied, seeing a tall and burly man in black armor striding towards him, Master Gu hurriedly saluted: "So it's General Zuo!"

Zuo Xiaoyu smiled and said, "Did Mr. Gu go to see the imperial concubine?"

Master Gu smiled subtly.

Zuo Xiaoyu said enthusiastically: "I have been stationed in Liangdi all the year round, and I haven't returned to Beijing for seven or eight years. Not only have I become estranged from all the adults, I also don't know about some prosperous places in Shengjing. It's rare to meet Master Gu today. It is said that Shengjing has built a new theater called 'Cuiming', it is better to meet by chance than to invite each other, let's go for a drink."

Master Gu thought of Gu Chaorong's instructions in Chengqian Palace, and said tactfully: "Another day, another day. The general is on duty today, and I still have some trivial matters..."

Zuo Xiaoyu smiled and said, "That's a pity. Otherwise, Master Gu and Master Cui, two famous writers, would get together to talk about poetry and painting, and it would be a good story..."

Master Gu couldn't help but froze: "Master Cui? Cui Qing?"

A cunning light flashed in Zuo Xiaoyu's eyes: "Yes. Master Cui is going to Beijing to report on his duties during this time. When I was fighting with the people of Wujuncheng in Liangdi, thanks to his support in food and grass, I want to take this opportunity to treat him to food. It's just that I'm a martial artist, so I can't talk to him..."

Master Gu showed an embarrassed smile.

Zuo Xiaoyu smiled very sincerely: "Master Gu, I don't know if those trivial matters can be avoided..."

Master Gu hesitated for a while: "Since it's a trivial matter, you can do it anytime...Master Cui, I have been fascinated for a long time, but I have never had the chance to meet..."

The two talked gradually.

* * * * * *
In Chengqian Palace, Gu Chaorong was talking to a female official alone: ​​"...that year, he was finally sent to Lingnan County to participate in politics. He thought he was crazy about money, and even took out the old grain in the grain depot in private. I went to sell it. If it wasn’t for Pan Nian who happened to be the chief secretary in Lingnan County that year, let alone return to Beijing, he would lose his head. I don’t know who heard the nonsense this time, but thought of Gaochang The governor's mansion went to be the governor, and he didn't even think about what he was... He thought that the Xizhao Dynasty was my vegetable garden, Gu Chaorong. Even if it was my vegetable garden, if he picked it like this, there would be no grass. go!"

The female officer lowered her eyebrows and said: "Your Majesty, calm down!"

Gu Chaorong snorted coldly: "I'm not angry, if I were angry with him, I would have died long ago."

The female officer laughed and said: "Your Majesty is as strong as the prime minister, with the sun and the moon in her heart!"

Gu Chaorong let out a long sigh and asked, "What did Mi Ji say?"

The female official said in a serious tone: "It seems that I have heard about the second girl and asked if I can marry the Jiang family. The current transfer envoy Peng Ying of the Salt Envoy Division is the niece and son-in-law of the Jiang family..."

"No!" Gu Chaorong said coldly: "If Peng Ying is not willing to open the door, then someone else can be transferred to the Salt Envoy. No one can interfere with Xiyan's marriage!"

The female officer responded with a low "yes".

Gu Chaorong leaned over and asked the female official in a low voice: "Is there any news from the Crown Princess?"

The female officer lowered her voice a little more: "It's calm!"

Gu Chaorong sat up straight, with charming eyes and eyebrows: "I can't tell, she is really a character. Is that female officer surnamed Yu still working in Jingqi Pavilion?"

The officer nodded.

Gu Chaorong smiled brightly, blooming like a flower: "You should go there often and walk around!"

The female officer responded with a respectful "yes".

* * * * * *
In the middle of the night that day, Mr. Gu stumbled into Mrs. Gu's bedroom. After a brief shock, the nurses and maids guarding the garden immediately fell into a panic. Staggeringly, he left the guardian garden.

Relying on the fact that she is Mrs. Gu's accompanying housemaid, Mother Tian lifted the curtain and went in first.

Mrs. Gu was neatly dressed and sat on the head of the bed with a serious expression.

Nanny Tian cautiously called out "Ma'am".

Mrs. Gu glanced back at Nanny Tian, ​​and said in a low voice, "Master said that he wanted to marry the second girl to Zuo Xiaoyu!" in a sad voice.

Nanny Tian was startled, but seeing Mrs. Gu's gloomy face, she hurriedly smiled and said, "That's a happy event. The future son-in-law will be a third grade, half a rank higher than the master!"

Mrs. Gu hesitated to speak, and then let out a long sigh.

(End of this chapter)