Song Chuzhao quietly slipped out of the State Duke’s residence.
In the past few days, she had already figured out the various small doors of the residence and the patrols of the guards, so it was not difficult for her.
After she got out of the residence smoothly, she ran lightly all the way.
When Song Chuzhao reached the halfway point, she suddenly remembered that Gu Fengjian had already moved away from there.
She stood in the bitter autumn wind and sneezed twice in a sluggish manner.
Gu Fengjian’s body was too frail.
Really too weak to be afraid of this little cold wind!
Zhaoge is willing to run an extra mile for him and exercise his body properly!
Song Chuzhao turned a direction, without hesitation, and went to the State House in reverse. Only this time her footsteps were slightly heavier, with a little bit of distress about the unknown.
She had only been to the He Mansion once, and when she went there, she only strolled the short distance from the main gate to the living room, then she was driven away, not even mixing with lunch.
How did she know where Gu Fengjian lived?
Song Chuzhao wandered outside the wall and looked around, measuring the distance on both sides and guessing where Gu Fengjian lived.
The outer wall of the He Mansion had no security measures, and the top was built flat, making it easy to climb.
I don’t think anyone would be stupid enough to come to the He Mansion to steal anything, after all, the people guarding the inside are all practitioners.
But this is convenient for Song Chuzhao.
She skillfully climbed the high wall, not daring to show her head too obviously, but only sneakily gazed deeper into the mansion.
In general, the house will not plant too tall and luxuriant trees, because the trees are easy to hide thieves. So as long as you choose a good location and stand on the wall, you can see a lot of things with an open view.
Song Chuzhao’s reasoning had a vague hint of doubt: she was clearly returning to her grandfather’s house, so why make it so obscene?
She circled the periphery of the He Mansion, changed two walls one after another, cut through three locations, and finally found a courtyard that was rather special.
The things furnished in the courtyard were too dense and all brand new. And there was light coming through the windows of the main house.
Master He and Mrs. He are elderly and usually sleep earlier. The one who is still awake at this time is most likely Gu Fengjian.
This Gu Wulang ah, do not sleep in the middle of the night …… that bald but her head!
She must talk to Gu Wulang seriously about this matter.
Song Chuzhao turned over the wall, landed lightly, along the path, tiptoeing closer to Gu Fengjian’s courtyard.
Although it was late at night, Gu Fengjian was still awake, reading a book.
The window’s reflected silhouette, only he was alone.
Chun Dong is unusually excited today. She came back when the big show has missed, from the mouth of others know the news. But then the climactic tail tune was still there, she excused herself to organize her things and stayed in the Song House for a while.
She watched the chaotic images of passersby pointing and throwing garbage at the entrance of the Song House, the second girl Song crying and encouraging the old lady to shake things off, the old lady Song intending to faint for the second time and spitting passionately at General Fu, and the third old man Song closing his room and quietly packing his bag and preparing to run away.
She was amused by the sadness of the Song House, which was about to fall apart, before she ran to the He House upside down.
At that time, the people of the He Mansion were sorting out the three carts of stuff.
When Master He saw the piles of broken furniture, he blew his beard and glared at them, and directly told them to throw them all outside. At noon, he was so angry that he lost his appetite and ate less than a bowl of rice.
Afterwards, in order to compensate for the bowl of rice he had to eat, Master He asked the steward to go out with silver and buy all kinds of new things.
He does not care whether those things He House has, but always to new, expensive, to big! After buying it and dragging it around the street a few times, so that everyone knows that their family’s third girl, that is a master of someone’s pain, do not just bully.
In addition to preparing daily necessities for their granddaughter, also bought a set for Chun Dong by the way.
So Chun Dong put on new clothes, lived in a new room and slept in a new bed.
Her whole body was overflowing with new joy, walking with wind and smiling with her eyes, and she could not wait to go back to the house to show off with her little sisters.
In addition, there are more male servants in the He mansion, and the maids are either old people who have followed Madam He for many years, or wives who are recruited to do menial work.
She had only been here for half a day, but she had been called “Pretty Sister” and “Little Springer” by the strong men who knew how to pity jade, making her dizzy and her cheeks blush, thinking that the He Mansion was really wonderful!
The He Mansion is indeed very good – Gu Fengjian thought as she looked at the row of well-preserved books against the wall.
After the room was tidied up, Master He came over with his wife to check it out. Probably because he was too stimulated by the Song House, Master He shook his head and still felt dissatisfied.
Not enough! Not rich enough! Not luxurious enough!
They Zhaozhao must have a row!
So Master He moved all those treasures that were stored in his study, what inkstones, what paperweights, what antiques, what imperial paintings and calligraphy, into this room.
The good thing is that this room is big enough, is open to the next room, connected. Otherwise, it would not be able to put so many things.
Gu Fengjian originally wanted to refuse, thinking that Master He was a little too excited about this intergenerational kiss. When he went forward to open the books and paintings to take a look, the words all swallowed. And then copied a few lonely books a look ……
Good.
Very good.
Song Chuzhao should be worth this row.
The next generation is not close to when? She has suffered too much in the Song House.
Gu Fengjian decided to go through the books for Song Chuzhao, so she watched from the evening until now.
Chun Dong has been running between the three mansions all day today, and has been exhilarated for a long time, so she was very tired by evening. She stayed up with Gu Fengjian for half the night. She persuaded him several times, and finally saw that he really had no intention of going to sleep, before going next door to rest for a while.
Gu Fengjian does not need company, he looked tired. But when he was absorbed, he heard a familiar knocking sound coming from outside the window.
The knocking sound persistently rang six or seven times before Gu Fengjian noticed it. He raised his head in surprise and followed the sound.
On the grass in the courtyard, there was a black shadow standing, and that black shadow saw him come out and swayed happily.
What time is it?
Gu Fengjian rubbed his eyes that were a little blurry, thinking that it might be almost past midnight.
Song Chuzhao waved at him, whispering in a tone that seemed to be compelling: “I have something to say to you, come here. You come over here~”
Gu Fengjian put down his book and walked towards her.
As a result, Song Chuzhao turned around and ran.
Gu Fengjian: “……??”
Although he did not know why, he still chased after her.
I saw Song Chuzhao bouncing all the way to the edge of the He Mansion, taking advantage of the obstacle by the wall, climbing up the wall quickly, and then sitting down cross-legged.
She breathed a sigh of relief and said with satisfaction, “Good, let’s talk here.”
Gu Fengjian: “……”
He actually had many adjectives that he wanted to say, but he was unable to say them due to his status, and only asked meaningfully, “You dare to climb the wall of this He Mansion?”
Song Chuzhao was a little weak inside, but could not show it. She looked around carefully to make sure there were no people within 20 meters before she whispered reassuringly, “To be honest, I’ve climbed countless walls, but the one in He’s residence is considered sloppy.”
Is this something she should be proud of? Gu Fengjian was dumbfounded and laughed.
She said this while pretending to be serious, glowing, her face seemed to have a layer of light. It only makes people think she is cute, not to say she is nonsense.
Gu Fengjian looked at her sitting on that narrow wall and felt dangerous. Especially her body language is rich, always like to move around. So she advised, “Why don’t you come in and talk?”
“No, no, no.” Song Chuzhao refused repeatedly, “If I enter the courtyard, I won’t be able to run in time, won’t I be caught in a jar? This is a good location, if someone comes, I will jump straight down, they can’t catch me.”
Gu Fengjian: “……”
Song Chuzhao modestly smiled.
I also have no other, only familiar hands.
Gu Fengjian cried and laughed, and could only continue to tilt his head and talk with her.
“Why did you have to wait until the middle of the night to come? The road is so dark, and you are not afraid?”
The depression that Song Chuzhao had just forgotten because of seeing Gu Fengjian came flooding back when he mentioned it. She was so angry that she slapped her leg and said, “It’s the middle of the night! Your father came to my house and shook me awake, that’s why I couldn’t sleep!”
Gu Fengjian: “My father?”
“You wait, let me think, what did he say.” Song Chuzhao held his head and began to search, “He said a lot of ah, but I just remember that he scared me.”
Gu Fengjian was stunned: “He said a lot to you?”
Song Chuzhao nodded: “A lot!”
Gu Fengjian thought to himself, “The Duke of Gu is obviously a cold and reticent person, even cursing people is a word out, where is the session more?
The man on the wall began to speak again.
“Oh, he told me to read!” Song Chuzhao painful, hate can not weep, patting the earth wall underneath him complained, “he had to make me promise him to go to the spring exams, nagging at me for not reading recently, but also had to send me new books! He even knew that I was going out with Siro. But what can I do, I don’t like reading at all! Gu Wulang, how can you have such a preference? Do I have to squat in the study from now on?”
Her own mother had never pushed her so much, Gu Guogong’s soft knife was too ruthless!
Song Chuzhao said a bit confused because of the excitement, but the central meaning was very clear.
Gu Fengjian was also silent. He did not know where to start to evaluate, after a long time, confused asked: “What you said …… is really my father?”
Song Chuzhao was certain: “It is your father!”
Gu Fengjian was still skeptical: “…… did you recognize it clearly?”
Song Chuzhao said with anger: “I recognize it clearly!”
Gu Fengjian hesitated: how could he be so nice? And also take the initiative to send their own books?
Song Chuzhao said: “How could he be so cruel! He could poke me in the heart with a knife. Oh, by the way, if you have any books you want to buy, write them down for me now, so I can ask him to buy them tomorrow.”
In this night when everything is agitated, also unable to sleep is Master He.
He slept shallowly, and in his half-asleep state, he heard the sound of footsteps hovering outside the door. Years of habit woke him up abruptly and he sat down alertly.
Mrs. He woke up after him and said angrily, “What are you doing!”
Master He said, “There’s someone outside the door!”
The person outside heard that he had woken up and said, “Master, it’s me.”
Master He scolded, “I don’t know which ghost you are!”
There was silence outside, and then the steward spoke innocently, “Master, it’s me, Steward He.”
Master He scolded, “What are you doing outside pretending to be a ghost? If you have something to report, leave us alone!”
Steward He couldn’t care less about euphemisms and said, “Master, Gu’s fifth son is here again.”
“Please come in if you’re here ……” Master He frowned, halfway through the sentence he finally noticed that something was wrong, and his whole spirit rose, “It’s the middle of the night, how did he get in?”
The steward had trouble speaking: “Climbing the wall to get in.”
Next to him, Mrs. He said blankly, “Huh?”
Master He had already rushed off the bed with a single arrow step, raising his right arm high, with his eyebrows raised, and shouted, “Bring me my sword!”
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Master He failed to rage smoothly, so Mrs. He stopped him.
Mrs. He looked at him askance, “Are you crazy?”
Master He was so angry that he could hardly calm down: “He is the one who is shameless, how dare he climb the wall of my He Mansion! What does he want to do when he comes to meet Zhaozhao in the middle of the night? Has he ever thought about our Third Mother?”
Mrs. He: “Do you think Gu Wulang is that kind of person who has no sense of priorities?”
Master He: “He can do such things …… Does he have any priorities?”
The steward hurriedly explained, “No, no! Gu Wulang called out to the third girl from outside the house, and then called the person to the wall. The two were now just looking at each other across the wall. Gu Wulang was still hanging on that wall. The two only spoke, without any contact.”
The two elders of the He family were both stunned.
…… not to mention, this Gu family old fifth is really a talent ah.
Master He smashed his mouth. He didn’t know whether to say that the other party was bold or whether to say that he was as abject as a dog.
The steward was also in a difficult position.
From the moment Gu Wulang appeared around the He residence, the He family’s guards had already found out. Considering that the other party was Song Sanniang’s future husband, they didn’t dare to go up and arrest him, for fear of making a big deal out of it and ruining their reputation.
The good thing is that the two of them are just talking to each other.
But why do you have to choose the night to have a good time? Would anyone believe it?
Master He asked, “What did they talk about?”
The steward said, “I don’t know. I think the third girl has studied martial arts and has excellent hearing, so we didn’t dare to approach.”
Madam He suddenly burst out and kicked Master He.
Master He turned back and said aggressively, “What are you doing?”
“It’s all because of you, I see that you have taught him badly!” Mrs. He said, “When I saw that Gu Wulang in the daytime, he was clearly an honest and generous person, but after only one meeting with you, he has learned all these things.”
Master He: “What?”
What a sin! What could that Gu have to do with him?
Mrs. He put on her coat and went over to open the door. Steward He was standing bent over and took two steps back when he saw this.
Mrs. He asked, “Is Zhaozhao talking to him? How is the relationship between the two of them?”
The steward replied, “Yes. They seem to be doing well.”
Madam He pondered for a moment, then said, “Zhaozhao’s invitation was sent to Gu Wu, and on the day she returned, she also asked Wu Lang to accompany her, which means she trusts Gu Wu. When she was bullied in the Song House, it was even thanks to Gu Wu’s help in sending Chun Dong over to take care of ……”
Master He lifted his head and said, “Two different things!”
Mrs. He analyzed very reasonably, “I think Zhaozhao trusts Gu Wulang a lot. Gu Wu might be worried that she’s not used to living here, so he came to take a look. It was purposely picked in the middle of the night, and she didn’t do anything out of the ordinary.”
“She is my own granddaughter, could it be that I would bully her?” Master He said incredulously, “He didn’t call this out of character?”
Mrs. He: “The two of them were just talking. You wouldn’t have known if you hadn’t woken up tonight!”
Master He said in anger, “So I have to pretend I don’t know now?”
Mrs. He was annoyed with him, “Then go! Tell someone to get rid of Gu Wu in front of Zhaozhao. Be more ruthless and bring Gu Wulang here to punish him. See if Zhaozhao will hold a grudge against you!”
Master He was speechless.
Mrs. He wiped the corners of her eyes, “If Zhaozhao was close to you, she wouldn’t have to wait for the middle of the night to chat with Gu Fifth. How pathetic is she? She doesn’t even have a friend in the capital that she can talk to. It is not easy to have a Gu Wulang, but also to take into account the differences between men and women, a few words have to stay up until midnight to speak quietly. Just whisper it, someone is not even allowed to ……”
Master He compromised and said helplessly, “Okay, fine!”
He went to the wall to fetch the whip over, cupped it in his hand, and smacked it twice towards the mid-air hunting.
However, this could not get the air out at all.
He said: “Tell the people nearby to watch from the side. If Gu’s fifth son is only climbing the wall …… as I give face to the Duke of Gu. If he dares to climb our Zhaozhao’s window, throw him out immediately!”
The steward hurriedly answered, “Yes!”
“Wait!”
Master He looked at the sky, there was not even a single star outside in the darkness.
He said, “Only give them one incense burning time. What can’t they say in one incense stick? When they arrive, hurry up and blow me away!”
Mrs. He snickered, “Look at you now, how dare you.”
Master He was bored.
How could someone come to climb the wall of his house and his wife join the outsiders to criticize him? How could it be his fault?
Master He went to light the lamp, then pulled out an incense stick from the box and roughly inserted it into the stove. It was lit.
A red flame lit up at the top and a faint aroma emerged.
He blew twice hard toward the spark, trying to tell it to burn a little faster. Lady He saw it and let out another scoff.
Master He propped up a chair and sat down in front of the table with a big horse to watch over it.
If Zhaozhao didn’t sleep tonight, he wouldn’t sleep either!
Song Chuzhao’s legs were numb after sitting on the wall for a long time, so she changed her position and moved her arms and legs. A manipulation to see Gu Fengjian shocked repeatedly.
The book’s title was handed over by Gu Fengjian, and Song Chuzhao carefully tucked it into her clothes.
Gu Fengjian actually also brought a cloak out. Unfortunately, Song Chuzhao is sitting on the wall, he could not reach it, and could only throw it up to her.
“The night is cold, you should hurry back.”
Song Chuzhao smiled: “I’m not finished yet. The Duke of Gu couldn’t wait all night and wanted to come and talk to you about something, aren’t you interested?”
Gu Fengjian tilted her neck so much that it was sore, raised her hand to press on the back of her neck and said, “I never know what he thinks.”
Song Chuzhao sighed, “Your father is indeed so hard to understand. He doesn’t have much expression, I can’t even tell if he’s happy or unhappy. But when a person never leaves the spring exam, I want to not understand, but also difficult.”
Gu Fengjian lowered her head and paced aimlessly on the grass.
“He shouldn’t be anxious about the spring exams for me.”
Song Chuzhao slapped his leg and said, “He’s in a hurry! He said …… bad! I only remember that he said ‘sorry’. I only remember him saying ‘I’m sorry’. I don’t really remember what the original words were.”
Gu Fengjian turned back: “He said sorry for what?”
“A lot of sorry it.” Song Chuzhao said, “Sorry for what let you to do to organize the official position of the clerk, know that your heart is very unhappy, before taking the initiative to resign. He said he actually did not mean to do so, but just did not expect His Majesty to make that kind of arrangement. I wanted to apologize with you, but you ignored him. I hope you can take the test again, and he will never interfere in the future.”
Gu Fengjian’s body stiffened slightly, then shook his head as if he was laughing at himself, “How could he possibly say such things to me?”
Song Chuzhao leaned forward and said seriously, “Your father not only said it, but also repented and cried. I can assure you that he is true to his heart!”
“My father cried? Gu Guoguang?” Gu Fengjian was completely unbelieving this time and only thought Song Chuzhao was joking. He waved his hand and said, “The one who cried was definitely not my father.”
“He hugged me and cried so much that my tears were choking out.” Song Chuzhao remembered the sadness again, “After crying, he forced me to read, doused all my enthusiasm, and forgot the words I had memorized.”
Both of them have a feeling of chicken and duck, as if they are not talking about the same person at all.
Gu Fengjian listened to the book of heaven, once again tilted his head to look at her.
“He also said that he was sorry for what happened to Fudonglai back then. Not to lie to you, what quietly went to see you, and dare not what. While crying, sobbing.” Song Chu Zhao paused and asked, “Who is Fu Donglai? Your father went to see you, why also quietly? Quietly like I am now?”
Song Chuzhao although remember this sentence forget that sentence, but for the key words sentence as well as the key scene description are very accurate.
The four words “sobbing” began to surround Gu Fengjian’s brain.
…… Even if the sky falls, Gu Guogong may not drop a tear.
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“The actual fact is that you can’t believe it. It’s true! I have no use for exaggerated retouching at all.” Song Chuzhao has nowhere to turn, “I think your father is quite good. If you had heard his confession in person today, you might be able to understand him.”
Gu Fengjian faintly said, “Is that so?”
He turned his back, so that Song Chuzhao could not see his expression. The voice was flat without the slightest rise and fall: “He doesn’t like me learning martial arts.
“He doesn’t like me learning martial arts. When Fourth Brother tried to teach me martial arts at the beginning, he ended up beating me up. He is also very indifferent to me on weekdays, so perhaps a year may not add up to as much as what you just said.”
“How can this be?” Song Chuzhao blindly out of bad ideas, “Then you go to Fu Changjun to teach you, I do not believe, Gu Guogong dare to run to spank General Fu.”
Gu Fengjian laughed, “That sounds good. Unfortunately, I don’t want to learn anymore.”
Song Chuzhao, however, could not laugh much.
If Duke Gu had not come to her today, perhaps she would have misunderstood as Gu Fengjian did. But once she thought of Gu Guogong’s choked voice earlier, she felt that between this father and son, there was not really no affection, but just a layer of misunderstanding between them.
The fatherly love that Gu Gu Gong has for Gu Fengjian is so strong, and because of excessive clumsiness and caution, is restrained under his seemingly calm expression.
Last night, he threw away all dignity and came to speak clearly with his son, hating to pull out his heart for her to see.
He is so stupid, he can only do so.
However, Gu Fengjian did not hear.
The most important thing is that the two of them are the closest relatives in the world, and they have to continue the abnormal relationship as if they were strangers.
When Song Chuzhao thought of this, she felt so sad.
“Gu Wulang, do you think I’m lying to you?”
“I am thinking that you are comforting me.” Gu Fengjian turned around, the corners of his mouth smiling, “In fact, it is not necessary. I know it well in my heart and have prepared for it. He is usually busy with official business, I have been with him for a very short time, not considered to have any deep friendship ……”
His mouth opened and closed, the corners of his mouth always turned up, but his smile was not clear in the night.
The clouds are so thick this evening that the moonlight is blocked. Even if he doesn’t make this expression, no one can tell if his words are not heartfelt.
Song Chuzhao jumped down from the wall and ran towards him.
“My father is in an important official position, I can understand that he can’t help himself. I don’t have to get his appreciation or approval, you ……” Gu Fengjian saw her getting closer and closer and couldn’t say any more, “…… what are you doing?”
Song Chuzhao rushed up and hugged him.
Gu Fengjian subconsciously wanted to let her back away, Song Chuzhao said, “You do not move!”
Gu Fengjian could only relax her body and slow down her tone to ask, “What are you doing?”
Song Chuzhao said, “This is how your father is holding you today.”
Gu Fengjian was stunned in a trance.
Song Chuzhao rested his chin on his shoulder and smelled the fragrance of the other party’s body between his nostrils again: “He said, ‘I have always treated you as the closest family member and always thought of you. Your mother is also, your brother and sister you are. I am to blame for all of them, and I will change from now on.’ That’s what he said.”
Gu Fengjian was silent, the knot in his throat couldn’t stop rolling up and down.
This embrace separated the cold wind and brought him a burst of warmth. The broad shoulders tightened around him, and the low male voice was full of reassurance, exploding word by word in his ears.
It had been a long time, a long time since anyone had held him in their arms like this and spoken to him like this.
The last time, it was his father who held him, resting his forehead on one side, looking deeply into his eyes and saying seriously to him that he would take him home.
The other man’s eyes were as deep as the sea, with love and care. He was convinced.
After that, the man disappeared.
When they met, Gu Gu guild averted his eyes and pretended not to see. He cried and pleaded, and Gu Gu Gu will turn his back and flee in disarray.
The first thing he realized at the age of learning to be an adult was that his father had cheated on him.
Obviously cheated himself, but never apologized.
…… obviously lied to himself, but gave promises.
“You believe me.” Song Chuzhao said, “I won’t lie to you.”
Gu Fengjian’s eyelashes fluttered and she heard her voice lose its composure.
“Really?”
Song Chuzhao: “Really. I guarantee you with my name!”
Gu Fengjian, however, tasted two parts of amusement from this solemn oath. He said to himself, “It seems that Zhaoge does like her own name a lot.
The person in front of him relaxed, Song Chuzhao was about to speak freely, when a rustling sound suddenly came from nearby, as if something was slowly approaching.
Song Chuzhao abruptly returned to her senses, white light flashed in her mind, remembering that this is the territory of Old General He.
She quickly let go of her hand and rushed towards the wall. Fleeing for her life, she darted up the wall and jumped down again. Before leaving, she did not forget to remind Gu Fengjian: “I’ll leave first, you pretend I never came!”
As soon as she left, the tiny noise immediately subsided, and the people in the shadows did not dare to come out, as if everything just now was just an illusion blown by the night wind.
Gu Fengjian woodenly pinned in place, his body did not move. After an unknown period of time, he suddenly shook his shoulders and laughed out.
He trotted to the wall and studied the few places where Song Chuzhao had stepped.
Nowadays, if he didn’t see it with his own eyes, he couldn’t believe that his body could be that flexible.
He followed the order in his memory, stepped on one foot and slowly climbed to the wall.
On both sides of the long street, there were some lanterns for lighting, which were not completely extinguished at the moment.
The dimly lit street was silent, with only a dark shadow walking along the wide road.
The shadow swayed vividly on the ground, waving its hands and shaking its head from time to time. When it was about to become unclear, the shadow suddenly stopped.
It was the first time Gu Fengjian observed this long street in such a way that half of the world was blocked by high walls, while the other half, in contrast, became more vast and vibrant.
He kind of understood why Song Chuzhao liked to climb the wall.
The shadow raised its hand and waved hard in his direction.
Gu Fengjian also raised his hand in response, and then kept his eyes on the other side to completely disappear into the darkness.
The incense burned out.
Master He asked, “Is he gone?”
Steward He did not dare to say that Gu Wu had hugged their three mothers before he left and nodded, “Just now he left.”
Master He didn’t have his earlier fangs and claws, but simply responded, “Oh.”
Mrs. He hugged his hand on the side and snuggled up to him, saying, “If they both can be fine, you should leave it alone. I only hope that Zhaozhao doesn’t meet any accidents, that there won’t be any twists and turns. Anything else, what she wants to do, doesn’t matter.”
Master He said, “There won’t be any more twists and turns. The world is not the same anymore.”
“Look, she’s back, and you’re not even the same.” Old Lady He said hoarsely, “I don’t know when Ivana will come back.”
“It’s almost back.” Old Master He wrapped his arms around her, “Tell them both to stay by your side.”
Old Lady He smiled happily, “That’s great. I’m already happy that Zhaozhao can stay. I don’t think it’s true.”
The two of them sat for a while, and then Master He went over to blow out the candles and said, “Go to sleep. The Gu family boy has disturbed the peace and quiet. Tomorrow I’m going to ask the Duke of State which hour their family rests.”
Fan Chongqing, the second son of Fan. He is a famous young talent in the capital. Although he likes to get into trouble, his reputation for chivalry and martial arts skills are widely praised.
Some time ago, because of the injury on his face, he didn’t dare to see people. After the doctor saw it, he said there was no major damage, and a few days of medication can be completely eliminated.
He snapped at home, quit being impatient, and tried to quietly hide the matter.
Just yesterday, he finally recovered from his injury and was ready to officially leave the mountain.
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Song Chuzhao: …… This is genetic ah grandfather!
The first place Fan Chongqing went after re-entering the world was a tavern frequented by their gang of brothers.
The tavern is located near the State Prison, the people are familiar with the owner, there will be nothing to go over and sit.
He went there today and found that several of his familiar brothers were really there.
Fan Chongqing asked the shopkeeper for a pot of wine and walked up to the second floor with one hand. He saw four or five familiar tall figures in the window seat, with their backs to him, looking at the distant street scene.
Fan Chongqing deliberately lightened his footsteps, wanting to give several people a surprise. Just as he approached, he heard one of the brothers lamenting, “Alas, without Brother Fan, I feel that this day is boring.”
Fan Chongqing could not help but feel smug in his heart and stroked his scattered broken hair.
He had only been in seclusion for a few days, and this group of people already missed themselves so much. It is indeed a deep brotherhood.
If it were usual, you wouldn’t hear them say such warm words.
Then another person said: “When will brother Fan recover? That Gu Wulang hit too hard, how many days has it been?”
Fan Chongqing’s smile stopped and his eyebrows furrowed.
“No? I haven’t seen him for some days.”
“Is it really Gu Wulang who did this? Why do I still not believe it?”
“I originally did not believe it either, but Duke Fan has not appeared for many days, and not even a word has come out. Do you think there is any possibility other than him being injured?”
Fan Chongqing was so angry that he wanted to spit out the fen in his mouth, and one person spoke sharply again.
“Good, brother Fan has never been a person who can’t be bothered, trying to trap him at home, there are only two possibilities, either death or disability!”
“To tell the truth, I went to the tavern where the two fought and asked once. At that time, the matter alarmed Jin Wu Wei, there were many onlookers diners. According to their descriptions, Gu Wulang did not hit lightly. The tables and chairs in the store were smashed most of the way, and there was a lot of debris. Gu Wulang first pinned the person to the ground and punched him hard in the face. Then he grabbed the opponent’s collar and threw him from one end of the tavern to the other. He was extremely ruthless and unforgiving. The man was beaten to the point that his face was completely disfigured and blood was spilled. Even so, Gu Wulang wouldn’t stop until the Jin Wu Wei showed up.”
Crowd: “Wow …… bared-“
Fan Chongqing facial expression twitched, raised the jug in his hand and poured it down into his mouth.
He would like to hear what tricks this group of people can make up.
“Then it makes sense. Brother Fan is really pitiful, to be beaten like this by Gu Wulang!”
“Wait, listen to your description, is this move of Gu Gu Lang’s the legendary Bashing Mountain Fist?”
“Mr. Fan is a good fighter, and even he was pinned to the ground, so it is clear that Gu Fifth is very strong. Xu is really the Bashing Mountain Fist.”
“More than that! The muscles of Mr. Fan’s body are as hard as a copper wall. Ordinary people can not hurt him? Even more presumptuous, was beaten to the face ……”
“How terrible! I didn’t know that Gu Wulang is a strong martial artist!”
“He does not hang out with us, how do we know?”
“The word …… is too realistic to use. It is not necessary to do so.”
“Eh, this matter is indeed very likely. You think about that day, his riding and shooting kung fu is outstanding? If not for daily exercise, which can be so accurate? I think if he has enough arm strength, a hundred paces through Yang is not too much.”
“But Gu Wulang is still too ruthless, he even injured Mr. Fan in bed and can hardly get up. They had no grudges in the past, right? What did Brother Fan do?”
Fan Chongqing could not bear it anymore and shouted, “The one he hit was not me!”
The crowd shuddered and turned their heads to see who was coming and shouted in unison, “Fan Gongzi!”
Fan Chongqing black face, arrow step over, pointing at several people nose cursing: “I am only a few days away, and you all make up everything about me, thanks to I still consider you as brothers! If people who don’t know about this hear about it, how can I have any shame? You are obviously hurting me!”
“You don’t have to pass it on, do you?” One of the junior brothers shrunken his neck and whispered, “We just heard it from somewhere else, no one in the capital doesn’t know about it now. Who told you not to show up?”
Fan Chongqing was struck by lightning and could not accept it.
He was locked up at home for many days, and was threatened by his father to finish reading two books, so he could easily get through that time, and this group of people told him that because he was closed, the news that he had been injured by Gu Wulang had flown all over the capital?
…… No, it’s not just injured, it’s maimed.
What mistake did he make that he had to suffer like that!
One person saw his expression was not right, and he was busy coming out to make peace: “Everyone was just talking about, Gu Wulang was quietly learning martial arts, and there was not much mention of you.”
Fan Chongqing had a temper: “Listen to your own words, Gu Wulang to learn martial arts, why quietly!”
“Brother Fan, this you do not know!”
The previous junior carried the hem of his coat and sat down at a nearby table, inviting Fan Chongqing to take a seat on the opposite side, as if he wanted to talk with him in detail.
Fan Chongqing still resented the incident, put the wine jug heavily on the table and said coldly: “Speak!”
The youngest brother said: “I also heard my father mention it by chance. He said that the Duke of Gu neither allowed Gu Wulang to join the army nor allowed him to learn martial arts. So to the public, only say Gu Wulang likes to be bored at home.”
Fan Chongqing came closer to him, pulled out a fake smile face, Yin Yang said: “Do you think, Gu Guogong that kind of person …… is a person with brain problems! Why don’t you think more before you speak!”
Who expected that several people are whispering and echoing.
“This matter is not false!”
“My father also said so. He also sighed with pity for Gu Wulang.”
“Brother Fan, outsiders may not know about this matter, but there have been similar rumors in the court for a long time. I didn’t believe it before, but I had to believe it not long ago when I saw Gu Fifth’s hands.”
“If it wasn’t for the Duke of State’s obstruction, why would Gu Wulang have to bide his time and hide so hard?”
Fan Chongqing was astonished, his eyes confusedly swept from the faces of the people, as if he could not understand what they were saying at all, and could only keep issuing single words of various tones from his mouth to express his mood.
“Eh! Stop all the noise!” The man in blue stopped the crowd and put his arm around Fan Chongqing’s shoulders and said, “Brother Fan, just from what you know, did Gu Wulang learn martial arts?”
Fan Chongqing carefully recalled that when Gu Fengjian made his move, he was indeed sharp and valiant. Whether it’s the angle of the punch or the posture of the takedown, it’s all in place, and it knows how to control the opponent’s vitals, so that people can’t break free. If not for the fact that he came forward to block, that person would not have been able to escape.
Those are habitual movements, not to say that there are more complex skills, but never amateur can easily do.
Even if you take a step back, it should be a person who has a lot of experience in fighting.
Fan Chongqing had pity for Gu Wulang, but still argued: “So what if it is? But the fight is just a person, you can also think of so many things? Why don’t you say that you usually beat people up?”
The crowd said, “But that’s Gu Wulang! Before this, who would have dared to believe that Gu Wulang would have such martial arts?”
“The Gu House has always said to the public that Gu fifth son is physically weak, but never mentioned that he learned martial arts.”
The youngest brother said with conviction, “Moreover, brother Fan, don’t you remember that Gu fifth son just resigned from his official position this summer to rest at home? If the Duke had given him a little shelter, why would he be here? From my point of view, it is because the Duke of China allowed it openly and forced it secretly that he could not stand it and left his job in anger!”
As we all know, Gu Wulang is a very wonderful person. This wonderful is not about his character, but his experience.
Gu Fengjian entered the service very early, earlier than all of them.
At the very beginning, arranged by the Duke of Gu, he went to the Ministry of Household to do miscellaneous things.
Although the six ministries are full of talents, there is a lot of potential, but the interests of which are intertwined, complicated relations, there is no shortage of political disagreement with the Duke.
Gu Fengjian is young, naturally despised by others, can not share any important things. Not long after, he was ostracized by others, and was sarcastically described as an incompetent son who borrowed the shade of his ancestors.
In a fit of anger, he reported several people, even the other side opened outside the capital, doing a very hidden several stores are turned out. I don’t know where to find out.
Officials manipulate power, profit from business, has always been one of the chronic problems of the court to combat. It so happens that something happened that year, the fire was pushed to burn the court and the public shock.
Gu Fengjian retired from the government and left with a pat on the back.
After resigning from the official position of the Ministry of Finance, he went to the examination for the imperial examinations.
Cough …… examination is naturally operable, but Gu Fengjian talent is really amazing, two articles spread out, reputation all over the capital.
This time he is on his own strength to seek official positions, no one dares to say anything about him.
However, most of the candidates in that class had a good place to go. Those who were below Gu Fengjian in ranking were also sent to various ministries for training. The only one, Gu Fengjian, was assigned to organize the paperwork under the intervention of the Duke of China.
About feel really boring, more can not see the future where, Gu Fengjian did not do long, and quit.
When you think about it, it’s actually just something that happened in the past two years. But all involved with the Gu five, are a sensation. Although he lives at home and does not like to socialize with people, he is a household name.
Fan Chongqing listened to the clouds and asked, “But what is the reason?”
“I know! I heard that it was because the Duke of Gu revered the doctrine of Buddhism, and Gu Wulang was …… young”
“Nonsense!”
In mid-air came another stern shout, interrupting the conversation. The youths turned their heads to look back and said in unison in astonishment, “Gu Fengwei!”
Several people saw Gu Si Lang and hurriedly went to see Fan Chong Qing. They were worried that he would meet with his enemy brother and get angry.
As a result, Fan Chongqing did not get angry, but only faintly swept a glance at Gu Silang, with the same disgust as before. The first thing that happened was that Gu Silang, who was not afraid of being beaten up, approached Fan Chongqing and mocked, “Fan Chongqing, your face is not red anymore, huh?”
Fan Chongqing became irritated and slapped his hand down with one palm, angrily saying, “Gu Fengwei, even if your fifth brother is fine, don’t think I don’t dare to hit you!”
“You guys are fabricating rumors about my Gu family here, I’m not even angry yet, what are you angry about?” Gu Silang sat down at their table, “Who said my fifth brother won’t enter the military? He’s going to take the exam next year.”
Fan Chongqing was surprised, “Wu Lang still wants to take the exam? Why don’t you just ask the Duke of China to arrange it for him? Even if he gets a good ranking in the examination, he will have to start from the bottom. It’s not as good as a word from the Duke.”
Gu Silang waved his hand and said, “My father has said that he will not care about my fifth brother’s career from now on.”
The crowd fell silent and exchanged eyebrows.
The battle in the State Duke’s house is really fierce, and the State Duke is taking good care of Gu Si Lang, and does not care about Gu Wu Lang.
The rumors are indeed true!
The first thing you need to do is to get a good idea of what you’re thinking. My father bought a stack of new books for my fifth brother the other day, and he was so ecstatic that he spent the last two days in the house reading them, forgetting to eat and sleep. The Gu family is very close, so don’t worry about it.”
The crowd did not believe it.
Even if Gu Silang truly believes so, it does not mean that this is the case. As a favored son, it was only normal that he did not notice his father’s eccentricity.
Fan Chongqing asked, “Is Wulang also at home today?”
“Not today.” Gu Silang said, “Fifth brother is too involved in reading books, he has pined away a lot in the past two days, and he doesn’t have the strength to speak. Father asked me to take him out for a walk, so I thought I’d bring him here to meet someone. I was afraid that there were some shady guys in the store, so I came up to take a look. He is now waiting downstairs.”
The crowd ran over and poked their heads out of the window in unison.
Sure enough, at some point, there was a thin young man in a white shirt at the door. The man had both hands hanging at his side, idly twisting his head to observe the sides.
Fan Chongqing said happily, “Tell him to come up!”
Seeing his delighted face, his juniors finally believed that he had not been beaten by Gu Fengjian.
What kind of person would be so happy at an enemy after being beaten?
Gu Fengwei then shouted downward, “Fifth brother! Come up to the second floor!”
The people on the street raised their heads, then slowly moved up.
Several people joked and laughed as they waited. The guest not far away got up and was going downstairs, passing by them, and deliberately amplified his voice and said, “Gu Fengjian? It’s just a person who pretends to be noble and tries to get a reputation. He is worthy of your kindness. Gu Fengwei is just the same, but Fan Chongqing, you really are not afraid to ruin your father’s wisdom.”
When Gu Fengwei came up, he didn’t notice them, but when he saw who was coming, his face instantly sank.
Fan Chongqing and others also showed displeasure, with “bad luck” written in their eyes.
The young official sons of the capital, naturally, are not only Gu Fengwei and Fan Chongqing two factions. There is also a well-known group led by Ji Yutang.
Ji Yutang has always regarded their circle as the playboy circle, and his own gang of brothers as the talented circle. Unlike the casualness of the two of them, Ji Yutang had prepared for his career long ago. He is smooth and full of oil.
In terms of hating Ji Yutang, Fan Chongqing and Gu Fengwei are still in the same camp. The pace is the same, the attitude is firm.
The main thing is that these guys always look at people with nostrils, open their mouths is what “dude not starve to death, Confucian crown more than the wrong body”, “do not learn the art of death, dark in Dali”, “anointed dude, idle hands” …… he forgot that he is also a dude, right?
Young, how can do so acid?
When Song Chuzhao came up, she happened to hear this phrase.
If put to do a few days ago, she would still ritualistically angry, but after being forced to read a few days, she has half strength.
It’s rare that Gu Si Lang takes her out for a walk today, she doesn’t want to make any more mistakes. After all, the last Gu Gu Gong night talk was caused by her accidentally injuring Fan Chongqing.
The result was so tragic that she could not afford to do it again.
Fan Chongqing on the side was enraged and sneered, “This tavern is really lively today.”
Ji Yutang walked down the side and said, “It was also this lively in the past, but I just didn’t care to talk to you.”
“I don’t know who’s coming up here now.”
“It’s just that I can’t stand you people’s shallow knowledge and it’s funny to hear.”
Gu Silang said in a loud voice: “I’m afraid that some people are jealous of my fifth brother’s talent reputation outside, so they have to be incompetent and furious.”
Song Chuzhao confronted that Ji Yutang head-on. Both sides stood at the top and bottom of the stairs, blocking their respective paths.
Ji Yutang refused to give way and made a move to hit her.
Ji Yutang froze, his body was uncontrollably skewed, and when he stood up straight again, Song Chuzhao had already passed through the middle.
He looked back, but could not go back to find the trouble of Song Chuzhao, can only continue to move forward.
Gu Silang stepped forward and said, “Don’t pay attention to them.”
Song Chuzhao said, “I don’t even remember them very well.”
Fan Chongqing laughed: “If you don’t remember, you don’t remember, it’s not an important guy! Don’t let them spoil our mood.”
Today when the court was dismissed, Duke Gu and the Imperial Minister came out of the palace in company, and they walked along the road.
The Imperial Historian’s long sleeves flicked in the air, and he was silent for half a day before he finally said, “Gu Gu Gong, His Majesty asked me two days ago, if your fifth son really joins the government, where should he be placed? What do you think?”
Gu Guoguang said, “I don’t know, Wulang hasn’t told me yet.”
“Well.” The Imperial Minister pondered for a moment and said, “Your fifth son is indeed talented, but the way to become an official is not as simple as that. In the official world, you have to deal with people.”
The Duke of Gu said, “I will ask the fourth son to take him out for a walk today, to meet friends of his generation.”
The Imperial Minister laughed and said, “Serving in the imperial court requires a lot of consideration. One must be open-minded, flexible in wisdom, simple in handling matters, and preferably less selfish ……”
The wrinkles on the Duke of Gu’s face tugged and his expression became serious. Called his already cold and stern eyes, become even sharper.
This is dislike of his family Wulang?
You imperial court does not want, Wulang may not want to enter it.
The first thing you need to do is to get a good idea of what you want. In his opinion, no one should be able to do better.
You have been an official for so many years, but you are still influenced by other people’s words, and you can’t even make an accurate evaluation of a young man.
There will be a day when you regret it!
The Duke of Gu’s dissatisfaction with the Imperial Historian was cascading in his heart, manifesting itself in a straightforward stare at him.
The Imperial Minister: “……” Why can’t he talk properly, now is what he wants him to do?
He is also very afraid of ah.
Gu Fengjian is young, but has already resigned twice. And both times he called his guts out.
He did not want Gu Fengjian to be too competent and use the authority of the imperial court to prosecute a group of officials. Also do not want Gu Fengjian too flaky, did not do two months to flash away.
Especially Gu Fengjian’s back there is the Duke and Lady Gu. The two of them launched a difficult, the gods have to tremble. The two of them are in trouble and the gods have to tremble. Knowing that His Majesty intends to stuff people into the Imperial Court, he is worried to death.
The Imperial Minister was made uncomfortable by the State Duke’s silent condemnation and was thinking of how to relieve himself when he suddenly heard the clamor in front of him and immediately said, “Why is the street so noisy? Why don’t you go over and take a look?”
The Duke of Gu continued to glare at him.
The Duke of Gu pretended not to know and walked towards that side with stiff hair.
A group of people on the street were making a lot of noise, not knowing what they were arguing about.
There were women crying, men collapsed on the ground, and a group of young rich sons were surrounded in the middle of the crowd, being pointed and scolded.
Among those who were surrounded, there happened to be one who was known to the imperial governor.
“The son of the Ji family? I seem to remember that his name is Ji Yutang?” The imperial official introduced to the people around him, “This person is good, although he is still young, but he is still thorough. For his age and experience, he has great potential in the future.”
The Duke of Gu didn’t answer with a wooden face.
The royal official made fun of himself, looked around the crowd again and said, “Isn’t that your fourth and fifth son?”
The Duke of Gu finally let him go and turned to look across the room.
His two sons were looking down and saying something to the people around them, standing in the front row of the crowd, and should have nothing to do with this matter.
Fan Chongqing looked around and couldn’t help but gloat, “Ji Yutang, you have your day too, huh?”
He argued loudly, “I said this is a false accusation, these two people obviously came prepared!”
Some people shouted, “What are you arguing for when the evidence is overwhelming? We all saw it with our own eyes, and we can all testify!”
The circle around them began to shrink, and someone was secretly stirring up emotions, causing the passers-by to become more and more irritable. They were pushing each other around, as if they were about to take action.
Seeing that the situation was about to get serious, the imperial official made a glance at the Duke of Gu, and the two of them were ready to go forward to preside over the situation.
Before the Imperial Minister could make a sound, a loud male voice came from the crowd: “All right, stop it! Silence!”
The voice was powerful and authoritative.
The imperial governor’s footsteps gave a beat and found that it was the Gu family’s fifth son who had stepped forward.
Song Chuzhao walked to the middle and blocked Ji Yutang’s front.
She is thin, especially in the last two days, reading the mind exhausted, a pale face. A pair of eyes but bright and clear, with a firm look. The posture is also very upright, people dare not look down.
She faced the restless crowd and looked at the crowd without fear: “That is, both sides of the word, innocent or guilty, should be identified as true or false. Some people say they saw it, but others did not. Before the final verdict, everyone’s testimony is open to question! If you are really righteous people, you should stay calm and wait a little longer!”
Ji Yutang was first wrongly accused, and then accused by the people, he was angry and anxious.
The matter was related to him, and the people did not listen to his explanation. He knew that he was being set up, but he couldn’t defend himself, so he was ready to suffer a stifling loss. Seeing Song Chuzhao take the initiative to stand out, his tone was full of dismay: “You ……”
Song Chuzhao did not care about him, pointing to a man in the crowd said: “Fang just you are shouting, right? I understand that you are cynical and quick. But now the government has not yet come, these people also do not want to escape, you wait a moment and what is the harm? Why don’t you, as a witness, come to the middle. The rest of you take three steps back and vacate your position to avoid collisions. If anyone else gets hurt, it will be hard to tell.”
Gu Silang originally did not want to take charge, but seeing that Song Chuzhao had already intervened, he was worried that something would happen to her, so he could only follow the line and help her maintain order.
Fan Chongqing and others also came forward to help, trying to separate the crowd.
The situation was finally stabilized.
The person next to Ji Yutang tugged at his sleeve and whispered: “Ji Gongzi, we were arguing with Gu Wulang …… earlier, how could he sincerely help us? There is no conspiracy again, right?”
Ji Yutang pursed his lips and gave that person a condemnatory slant.
Because of the close proximity, Song Chuzhao heard it and was made to laugh: “I didn’t bother with you guys, but you’re the first to judge me with the heart of a villain?”
Gu Silang was already unhappy and said in a deep voice: “That’s the case, Wulang, what do you care about them? Tell the people to give them a good beating, you are not the one who is in a hurry now anyway.”
He said sternly, the man was afraid and shut up resentfully.
Ji Yutang wanted to say something, but finally said in a very small voice: “Sorry.”
Fan Chongqing didn’t buy it. He squeezed to the side of Song Chuzhao and said indignantly, “Gu Wulang, what are we doing protecting them? Don’t forget what he did to taunt you earlier! When this hurdle is over, they still won’t remember your good deeds.”
Ji Yutang said sharply, “I don’t ……”
Fan Chongqing: “You shut up!”
Song Chuzhao shook his head and said, “It’s just that he didn’t do anything to me either. One size does not fit all. I’m not going to stand by and watch him get wrongly accused and beaten up because he doesn’t like me. It’s not nice to be falsely accused. It doesn’t feel good to be infested with rumors either. This is not the way to behave.”
Fan Chongqing was deeply shocked and admired from the bottom of his heart, “Gu Wulang, you are really the most noble person I have ever met!”
The author has something to say: Fan Chongqing’s younger brother: the Duke is really partial to Gu Silang (pointing)
Gu Silang:? Is it because I’m not humble enough?
Song Chuzhao was a little embarrassed by Fan Chongqing’s boast.
The fight is a fight, why suddenly praise people? And also praised so affectionately …… that people can’t help but want to be friends with him.
She did not have time to enjoy the specific, the crowd and the unkind people said in a loud voice: “They know each other, obviously a group! I’m afraid there’s something fishy going on, don’t trust them!”
That person only shouted quietly behind the scenes, hiding and not coming out. I don’t know if he’s a master who is simply afraid of the world, or has an ulterior motive.
The good thing is that the people at the scene are not yet out of their minds. They only look, not hands.
Gu Silang still feels that this place is too dangerous. I’m afraid someone will play a trick, can’t guard against it. He pulled Song Chuzhao behind himself and whispered, “Fifth brother, why don’t you go out first?”
Song Chuzhao shook his head and said, “If I run at this time, they will have to chase, and once they do, they will really fight.”
Ji Yutang appeared behind her like a ghost, his voice was low, so he didn’t speak clearly: “If something really happens, how can you take a beating? Gu Wulang, I thank you for today’s incident, but there is no need for you to take the risk for me.”
Song Chuzhao nodded, but she didn’t move, her eyes searched quickly in the shadows, trying to find the mastermind who was fanning the flames behind the scenes.
She has studied martial arts for many years and has excellent eyesight. This search, did not find any suspicious characters, but first saw the Gu Guoguang across the street stop to watch.
The duke of Gu was accompanied by an old man, both of whom were not wearing official clothes, but could be seen to be in high positions.
Their figures were obscured by the surging crowd and stood behind a long pillar, so if I hadn’t looked closely, I wouldn’t have found them.
Song Chuzhao was first surprised. If the Duke of Gu is here, with his prestige, the crowd should soon be able to settle down.
In a few moments, the magistrate or Jin Wu Wei’s people, should follow the sound to come.
She opened her mouth, intending to call out to the people. The two of them chose to stand still in the dark, perhaps they had other plans. She was not sure what the Duke of Gu was thinking, so she held her words back.
The first thing you need to do is to get a good idea of what you want to do.
…… This is why?
The Gu Duke remembered a scene from years ago. That scene is the bottom of his heart can never scab a wound, usually covered with cloth, pretending to heal, and once remembered, is a bloody piece.
That year it was very cold, along with the capital, more than a dozen counties are suffering from cold disasters. When the winter solstice came, Fu Donglai asked Wulang to stand on the altar to pray for the people, praying for a bountiful year of snow in the coming year.
Gu Fengjian, who was still young and only wore a thin set of Taoist clothes that could not protect him from the cold, together with another Taoist boy, held a sword aloft and stood guard on the altar.
They kept watch for about half a night. Then it really snowed during the night, and the fine fluffy snow piled up on their shoulders and melted on their garments. By the time they were carried down, they were almost unconscious.
From then on, Gu Fengjian was left with the root of the disease, especially afraid of cold.
At that time, Gu Fengjian looked at him from the high platform, is this kind of eyes. There was no crying, no fuss, no resentment, and no disappointment.
Xu felt that he was not trustworthy, so he simply stopped talking.
He should have understood in his heart. The company’s main business is to provide a wide range of products and services. But what should he do with this trust thing?
The State Duke of Gu then took the wind out of his feet and walked up quickly, saying loudly: “What is the reason for the gathering of people in front of you? Let’s get out of the way, the royal historian is here, let him explain the truth!”
The royal historian: “What?” I did not agree.
The people who were on the sidelines voluntarily withdrew from the road to allow them to pass, while the voices of the people were raised, all delighted to have met the Imperial Historian here.
The two just walked to the other side of the street, just as the officials of the government office also arrived in a hurry. Both sides met, too late to say more, first quickly clean up the scene.
The crowd was separated and the woman who had been sitting on the side crying returned to the view of the crowd. The man beside her had already seen the doctor earlier. Because of the leg and foot injuries, unable to move, still lying on the ground.
Both of them have resentment on their faces, looking at Ji Yutang and others for a while sobbing with resignation, a while gnashing their teeth, showing helplessness and making people feel sorry for them.
Since the people from the government office have arrived, the imperial historian does not have to take over. He retreated to the side and observed the performance of the people from a close distance.
It is true that among these official sons, the fifth son of the Gu family is the calmest one among them.
Ji Yutang seemed a little impatient because the matter involved himself. The brothers around him were even more so. They did not know how to collect their emotions yet.
Gu Silang himself was on the brisk side and acted crisply, but a little too directly. He only cares about his fifth brother, the rest of the people do not care much.
The only one who is not arrogant, not impatient, can stabilize the overall situation, but also know how to appease people. From the beginning to the end, he maintained his composure.
It is a pity that only these, want to serve in the imperial court is still not enough. Gu Wulang is not good at socializing with people, I am afraid it is difficult to find the evidence hidden in the case. These need to rely on experience to accumulate. He is not sure if he will last.
On the contrary, Fan Chongqing’s group of people …… were arrogant before, and now they do not know what they are shaking. Call him completely unintelligible.
The imperial governor followed their line of sight and found that they were all staring at Gu Guogong.
Gu Guoguang how them?
Fan Chongqing and others are not afraid of Gu Guogong themselves, but politely afraid for Song Chuzhao.
The middle-aged man, who was usually unsmiling, had a cold expression that they had never seen before. The face is gloomy, the eyes are red, completely is to burst into a rage of the premonition. And deadly stare at Song Chuzhao, it is difficult to call people not to think more.
It is possible that he is angry with him for meddling and dragging Gu Silang into it?
Fan Chongqing said in a low voice: “Fifth son, do you want to go to Tongguo Gong to apologize first?”
Song Chuzhao said, “I’m not wrong, why apologize?”
“You are naturally right ……” Fan Chongqing glanced at Gu Silang and said, “But your father is only looking at you, not at your fourth brother, don’t you think there is a deeper meaning? Why don’t you go and explain it to him first?”
“Huh?” Song Chuzhao shook his head, “Let’s talk about it afterwards.” How could there be that time now? The Guild will understand.
Fan Chongqing and the others cried out in their hearts: Surely this pair of father and son are like water and fire!
The magistrate leading the group politely said towards the people: “Please, several gentlemen, as well as this girl, come with us to the magistrate’s office.”
Song Chuzhao’s thoughts were interrupted and he quickly said, “Wait, no!”
Ji Yutang and the others were ready to go, but when they heard her speak, they stopped again.
There was a crowd of young people present, all of whom looked like they had her as their leader.
The magistrate then turned to her, clasped his fist and said, “What else is there to do, Mr. Gu?”
Song Chuzhao said, “None of us are leaving. If we go with you now, I’m afraid that things will be even more unclear then.”
The magistrate: “I wonder why you have such doubts? The master will handle the matter impartially and clear the names of several people. And Mr. Gu, aren’t you not involved in this matter?”
Song Chuzhao said: “I have nothing to do with this matter, but when the people know that my surname is Gu, his surname is Fan, the people involved in the case are the sons of officials, and there are civilians on the scene who swear to have witnessed it, the matter is not simple.”
The magistrate touched the knife on his side, lowering his eyebrows in thought.
The royal official also came to hear the words and looked at her curiously.
Song Chuzhao said: “If the girl’s complaint is true, our actions just now will inevitably be accused of harboring Ji Yutang. If there is no evidence, it will be even more wrong. I’m afraid that there will be people when we are complicit in falsely accusing others. Even the county magistrate will be involved in this matter. Moreover, Ji Yutang already suspected that someone was trying to maliciously frame him, so he should be more prepared for this. Please understand, Your Excellency.”
The government officials also have this kind of concern in mind, so the most fearful thing for the government is to deal with the case related to the court officials, both sides can not benefit. At this time to see Song Chuzhao initiative, guess she already has a countermeasure, so smoothly asked: “Gu Wu Gongzi think what to do?”
Song Chuzhao said: “It’s just a matter of a few words, why don’t we ask a clear question here? Since the Duke of Gu and the Imperial Historian are also present, they can listen in on behalf of the county lord. When everything is sorted out on the spot, just go to the magistrate’s office and record it again.”
The magistrate doubted: “Are you sure it’s a matter of a few words?” If it was really that simple, why would these people be stuck here with no way to separate themselves?
Song Chuzhao smiled and said, “It’s not a complicated matter. With the experience of the Duke of State and the Imperial Historian, they should be able to solve it in no time.”
The royal historian stroked his beard and said secretly, he also considered comprehensively, he seems to be a person who handles things thoroughly.
…… is not right, handle things thoroughly, it is not the same as what he thought before.
The magistrate asked for instructions and said, “May I ask the two lords, is there time now?”
Duke Gu was the first to nod, “Yes.”
The Imperial Duke likewise agreed.
This situation is no longer good for business, the tavernkeeper saw that there is a lively, simply empty the store, vacated the seats and asked several people to go in and sit down.
The Imperial Minister and the Duke of Gu sat in the middle of the lobby. Ji Yutang and others stood near the door of the store. The people who were watching were all stopped outside the threshold by the magistrates. It was a bit like the scene of a public trial at the courthouse.
The imperial official looked at his colleague, and Gu Guoguang raised his hand to indicate that he was avoiding suspicion to observe today.
The imperial historian gathered his sleeves to his knees and spoke, “You, first, recount the case once.”
Ji Yutang took a big step forward, bowed his hand, and took the lead, saying, “Please be clear about this. This girl said that we had molested her, which was clearly a slander. She said that the man was her husband and begged us to save him ……”
Before he finished, the woman on the other side already cried, “You thieves, how dare you slander my innocence!”
Ji Yutang angry: “Now I am stating!”
The man on the ground raised his upper body and made a move to fight him: “Then you shouldn’t have made up such a ridiculous lie!”
Song Chuzhao helplessly stepped forward to stop it and said, “I’d better be the one to tell the story, so that you guys don’t argue again and endlessly.”
Ji Yutang did not object, took a deep breath and retreated in a stifled manner.
Song Chuzhao clasped his fist towards several people and saluted.
“I have inquired about this matter squarely. There are two kinds of testimonies.” Song Chuzhao pointed in the direction of the woman on the right hand side, “This girl said that she was walking with her father on the street when she met Ji Yutang and the others with some intoxication head-on. That brother in green clothes …… yes, that’s him, slightly less upright looking. He went up to the girl and made light of her. The girl struggled vigorously and angered Jiutang and others. Her father was eager to protect his daughter and rushed forward to argue with several people. Ji Yutang and the others kicked and injured her father because of the large number of people. Then some passersby came to hear the sound and she was saved by chance.”
After Song Chuzhao finished, he turned his head towards the woman to confirm, “Is that so?”
The woman nodded her head and sobbed again.
Ji Yutang wanted to say something but stopped.
Since it wasn’t him who did the molesting, could Song Chuzhao not just mention his name alone? It made him feel like he was the mastermind.
Song Chuzhao continued: “According to Ji Yutang and others, they ran into these two when they left the tavern not far away. At that time, these two were pulling and tugging, and they seemed to be at odds with each other. The girl came crying and asked for help, saying that her husband was addicted to gambling and now he was beating her to vent his anger. Ji Yutang and the others could not stand it, so they wanted to help drive the man away. This gentleman in green clothes, with a casual push, which was not very hard, the man fell and hurt his leg. Then the crowd arrived at the sound of the noise and you were surrounded and could not leave.”
The not-so-righteous-looking youth couldn’t help but say, “Gu Wu Gongzi, you really don’t recognize me?”
Song Chuzhao ignored him and only asked, “Is that so?”
Ji Yutang said back, “Yes.”
The magistrate put both hands around his chest and asked, “With a casual push, you broke someone’s left leg?”
Ji Yutang said, “I know this sounds absurd, but it’s true! And I don’t have to compile such a lie to deceive you all.”
The woman raised her head and said, “If he is really my father, just go to the government and find someone to prove it! This matter cannot be faked!”
The imperial official: “Okay, let’s skip this matter for now, we will order someone to go and check afterwards. Gu Wulang, is there more?”
Song Chuzhao said, “I was there when Ji Yutang left the tavern with his men. Not long after they left, I vaguely heard a woman’s scream. I was curious and ran down from the second floor and rushed to the back of the street. We were considered early arrivals, and there were seven or eight other people present. Three of them said they had witnessed what had happened, and were the witnesses who had just shouted in the crowd.”
The imperial historian was about to summon the witnesses when Song Chuzhao raised his hand and said, “There is no need to call them up now.”
The Imperial Historian said with interest, “Then what else do you want to say?”
Song Chuzhao said: “According to the testimony of two people. One said he was pushed and the other said he was kicked. Since he was able to kick a person to the ground and hurt his foot, he must have hit him lightly and should have left a wound on his body. Please untie your shirt and see if there are marks on your chest.”
The man shifted his position while his mouth rambled and added, “He did kick me. It’s just that it’s cold and I’m wearing thick clothes, so I don’t know if there are any marks left. Even if not, it doesn’t mean anything.”
The magistrate stepped forward, blocking the view of the crowd, and then ripped open the other man’s collar to check his injuries.
On the left side where the ribs are, there is indeed a green irregular mark. The magistrate pressed it with his hand, and the man instantly huffed in pain.
The royal public and Gu Gu moved over together to check it out, and after a glance, sat back down again.
The woman was happy and crying at the same time, kneeling next to her and kowtowing: “Father …… this is the evidence, please the imperial court judge!”
The royal historian did not open his mouth immediately, but only looked at Song Chuzhao seriously.
Song Chuzhao squatted to the ground and confirmed with the man again and again: “Are you sure he was kicked here?”
The man nodded: “Exactly!”
Song Chuzhao: “It’s not an old injury that you stumbled over yourself?”
The man was angry: “Naturally not! What do you mean by that? Are you trying to shrug it off?”
Song Chuzhao nodded, patted his shoulder, and smiled: “Good. I’ve always been fair, and I hate it when people lie. Don’t worry.”
Ji Yutang listened with cold sweat and said urgently, “Impossible, we really didn’t kick, it was all planned by them!”
The imperial governor had a smile on his lips and said kindly, “Gu Wulang, how do you think things are?”
“Back to the Imperial Minister.” Song Chuzhao said, “According to this, it was indeed not Ji Yutang’s men who hit him.”
Ji Yutang froze, and the woman screamed, “The wound on my father’s chest is still there, and you dare to turn black and white? My father has a wound on his chest, he has a wound! Everyone can come in and take a look!”
The people outside the door began to stir again, and were stopped by the magistrates with their swords.
“It’s precisely because there’s a wound that it’s not right.” Song Chuzhao said, “When people are just beaten, they don’t show wounds so quickly. From the time your father was beaten, to view the injuries today, I’m full of it, send you a little more, it’s only less than half an hour. There will be redness and slight bruising I believe, can appear such serious bruising, impossible. This injury he is also very fresh, but still not appropriate.”
Fan Chongqing is very experienced with this, reminded by her, busy concurred and said, “Good, I fought with people, are until the next day, the body is covered with bruises. Even if the injury is serious, how can it take half a day for his color to appear.”
Gu Silang laughed twice: “In that case, it is fortunate that a short period of time has passed now. If you go with them to the magistrate, and then break up two sentences with each other, kill some time, there is really a possibility that it is not clear?”
The two people were nailed in the face, look slightly panicked, but quickly adjusted.
The woman grabbed her father’s hand and buried her face in his chest, complaining, “Father, why are you lying? Wrongly accused ah! My father was confused for a moment, but the other things, they really did it!”
The man got up half-kneeling, kowtowing to the crowd, with a bitter look on his face, “Several officials, just now I did lie. The injury on my chest was caused by my collision last night. I was only worried that without evidence, they would find excuses to weasel out of the matter, so when I saw the injury, I thought of pushing the boat along. Your Excellency, give me another chance! I didn’t mean to try to deceive!”
The man in green clothes was furious: “You …… are clearly sophistry!”
The royal historian’s two hands were clasped, hidden under his long sleeves. He thought for a moment, nodded and said, “What you say also has a point. Gu Wulang, what do you think?”
Ji Yutang and the others found it hard to accept: “How can this be!”
Song Chuzhao was calm as usual, and even smiled a little. She said, “I also think so, this is not much of a proof. Please don’t misunderstand me either, I’m not trying to excuse Ji Yutang and the others, I’m just curious about the truth. I am not even considered a friend with him at all.”
Ji Yutang’s heart soured.
Song Chuzhao walked to the woman’s side and said in a slow voice, “Girl, I see you keep holding your own left wrist, is there an injury?”
The woman originally did not want to answer her, but Gu Fengjian’s appearance was extremely outstanding and Song Chuzhao was acting too gentle, she finally said, “That man scratched me painfully.”
Song Chuzhao asked, “How did he grab you then? Can you show me once?”
The Imperial Minister nodded his head to indicate, so the woman stood up and walked near several people. Pointing to the man in green, she said, “The path at the back was narrow, and several of them were walking side by side, hogging an entire street. My father and I tried to ask them to give way, but this man, as he passed, reached out and tugged me and struck …… out to molest.”
“I did not!”
Song Chuzhao nodded: “That is, at that time you stood on their right hand side, against the wall, waiting for them to pass by. And this person, while passing by, grabbed your left hand with his right hand, did he?”
The woman nodded: “Yes.”
Song Chuzhao: “What about your right hand?”
The woman said, “I raised my hand to hit him, and he grabbed it again.”
Song Chuzhao: “And then what?”
“And then ……” the woman with tears in her eyes could not go on, “Are you humiliating me?”
Song Chu Zhao innocent hands: “I’m crusading for you to attack him ah. If he is bullying you like this, it’s him who should lose face. The people will only pity you, where is the mockery of you? And then what?”
The woman rushed, “Then he bound me with his right hand! My father rushed up and was kicked and injured, is that okay?”
Song Chuzhao said, “Yes, it’s okay, except that he is used to using his left hand, and the strength of his left hand should be greater than that of his right hand. If you want to bind you with one hand, you should also use your left hand. You did not find his fan has been pinned to the left waist?”
The crowd looked at the waist of the man in green.
The woman was slightly stunned, and then said, “That’s probably the left hand. I was so angry that I lost my mind, I can’t remember clearly.”
“If you are so angry about this matter, how can you not remember such crucial details?” Song Chuzhao stretched out both arms in the air to indicate, “If he used his right hand to bind you, you should be pressed to the right. That is, near the wall. If he used his left hand to bind you, when you struggled, you saw a completely different view. Should remember very clearly is.”
The woman pressed her chest and said, “I’ll think about it.”
Song Chuzhao: “You think about it, the testimony is very critical. Calm down and think again.”
The woman slowly took two steps in the crowd watching, then turned back and said, “Yes, it’s the left hand. You just asked about the left and right, I was nervous and did not distinguish clearly.”
Song Chuzhao said, “You really did not distinguish clearly? This time you can think clearly before answering. If you modify your testimony again and again, your words will not be credible.”
The woman hesitated for a moment and nodded her head gently.
Song Chuzhao laughed: “Actually, I didn’t distinguish clearly either. I don’t even know if he’s used to using his left hand.”
The man in green was already happy to say, “I always use my right hand! I put the fan on my left waist because …… it’s cold and I can’t use it at all! This many people can testify for me, eh I can also write a letter on the spot as proof! The shopkeeper quickly put on the ink and brush!”
Ji Yutang yanked him down, signaling him not to get too carried away.
The woman’s color faded.
Song Chuzhao stopped her from speaking up and said, “Don’t change your story at this time, it’s not necessary.”
The royal official adjusted his sitting posture and let out a long breath from his nostrils. His face was no longer as calm as it was at first, and he was even more shocked inside.
The Gu family’s fifth son …… is really resourceful and decisive, and is well versed in power and change. And does not leak the sharpness, calm and easy. The actual fact is that you can find a lot of people who are not only in the market, but also in the marketplace.
…… talent ah!
They imperial court is lack of such talent!
The imperial historian quietly glanced at the Duke of Gu, found that the latter still has a dead face without temperature, can not see the joy and anger, can not help but skim.
Ji Yutang and others do not have the same determination as the Gu family, their moods are almost written on their faces.
The onlookers have also changed their stance and believe in Ji Yutang’s side by eight points. The voices of those who spoke were much quieter, as if they were ashamed of their earlier accusations.
At this time Song Chuzhao smiled and said, “In fact, there is another point, which is also the point that I initially suspected you.”
Surprisingly, there was another?
The Imperial Lord craned his neck and heard the crunching of bones coming from deep within his body.
“As I said at the time, we heard your screams before we ran past here from the tavern. There were other people in the store at the time, and they can testify for us. What you shouted then was: ‘Ah – father!’ .” Song Chuzhao paused for a moment to indicate the rhythm, “‘Let go of me, you guys!’ . Isn’t that right? Did anyone hear you at that time?”
The shopkeeper on one side raised his hand and said, “Yes, I did hear it. I was in the back room, closer to the back street, and I heard it very clearly.”
“That’s right, I heard it too.”
Song Chuzhao nodded: “So not true.”
Fan Chongqing looked at her adoringly and asked with a flattering face, “What’s wrong?”
Song Chuzhao said, “Naturally, the order is not right. According to what she said, what she should have shouted was ‘Let go of me! , ‘Ah… father! . That’s the way to go. The other way around, I don’t really understand. After her father fell, did not say that there are people dragging her ah.”
Fan Chongqing took a deep breath and was enlightened: “That makes sense!”
The duo’s lips opened and closed, their faces were sweat-stained, thinking about how to cover up the past. But as soon as they raised their heads and met Song Chuzhao’s penetrating eyes, they didn’t dare to say anything else.
Her calm and self-contained, everything is under control, as if no matter how they make excuses, they will be recognized by her at a glance.
Song Chuzhao said: “Secondly, there are many suspicious places. The smell of alcohol on Ji Yutang and others is not drunk. This tavern only needs to buy a small pot of rice wine per person, not drunk at all. The motive does not make sense, and the reason for the murder in the street does not make sense.”
The shopkeeper nodded his head and assured the crowd, “The court does not allow people to drink alcohol, and the rice wine we serve here is just a taste of wine. So far no one has ever gotten drunk in my tavern.”
Song Chuzhao said, “If it was just a coincidence, it could be argued, but this matter is full of holes, I tend to be deliberately framed. This kind of thing is difficult to search for evidence, and it all depends on the woman’s statement. If the investigation is not strict, really believe the testimony of those witnesses, when all the evidence disappears, Ji Yutang and others are unable to defend.”
Song Chuzhao said to Ji Yutang: “This matter is not big, but small. I think that person must hate you, think about it yourself, have you offended anyone recently.”
Ji Yutang subconsciously went to look at Gu Silang and Fan Chongqing. Both of them immediately stared back hard. Ji Yutang said, “I didn’t mean to say anything about you guys. It’s just that I’m not sure. I shouldn’t have offended anyone.”
Fan Chongqing: “You should say that there are too many people who hate you and you can’t recall.”
Ji Yutang: “Where am I that annoying!”
“You don’t even know?” Fan Chongqing said, “If you were half as frank as Gu Wulang, you wouldn’t be in this situation today.”
Ji Yutang: “I ……”
Gu Silang added: “If you could be half as smart as my fifth brother, you wouldn’t have been forced into this situation. I don’t know who said earlier that my fifth brother was selling his reputation.”
Ji Yutang had no words to say, but only blushed.
The royal official smiled again with a benevolent face, but this time the smile was much more sincere, hating to squeeze out all the folds on his face. He said, “Gu Wulang, you are really observant, you remember even such details.”
Song Chuzhao only calmly returned the salute: “Where.”
Favour and disgrace!
The Imperial Minister nodded once again. The light inside his eyes shone.
Song Chuzhao turned to the door and said to the people who were watching, “This is probably how things are. If it is not to say that there is conclusive evidence, neither side has it at the moment. Even if the people are sent to the court, they will be released in the end. I hope everyone is clear that if the magistrate does let people go, it is not the county magistrate or I who are covering up. If someone talks about it, please help to make an explanation.”
The crowd of onlookers nodded in unison, and then began to applaud under someone’s leadership.
“This gentleman is really wise! He is a pillar of our country.”
“He’s a great man! He deserves a commendation!”
“I don’t know which family you are from, but I’m not sure. Please leave your name, so I can spread the word.”
Even the magistrate also smiled and cupped his fist towards Song Chuzhao.
Song Chuzhao pressed his hand, signaling the crowd to be quiet. However, everyone was very excited at the moment, not restrained by her modesty. She had nothing to do, so she said to the two elders, “There should be no more business for me here, so I’ll go back first.”
“Wait!” The imperial governor was busy shouting, “Well …… since we are all here already, why don’t we have a meal together?”
Ji Yutang returned from his elation and reconsidered, “Thanks to Gu Wulang for clearing my injustice today. I’ll treat you as a token of reparation to Wulang.”
After he finished, he bowed toward Song Chuzhao again, “I’ve offended you today!”
The brothers behind him also bent down and bowed, solemnly thanking her: “Thank you, Gu Wulang!”
Song Chuzhao raised his hand and said, “The matter is not over yet, you still have to go to the government office, why are you inviting guests?”
Ji Yutang’s smile did not diminish: “I’ll pay for it, you can order whatever you want!”
Song Chuzhao looked at the silent Duke of Gu and firmly refused word for word: “I don’t like too much activity, I’ll go back first. I have to go back – to read!”
The Imperial Minister came over quickly and grabbed Song Chuzhao’s wrist, smiling unusually brightly: “Then how about just you and me having a meal together? I love collecting books, and I still have a lot of them in my house. I don’t know what kind of books Wulang likes to read on a regular basis? I would like to exchange with someone. Why don’t you come to my house?”
Song Chuzhao’s smile stiffened.
Duke Gu came over and mercilessly yanked away the Imperial Minister’s hand, and with the effort of twisting his head, his expression went from a million miles of ice to a spring breeze. He laughed: “Wulang, if you don’t like it, you can go back with your fourth brother first, I still have things to discuss with the Imperial Minister. There is no need to be too engrossed in reading books either. You should be tired today, remember to rest well.”
Song Chuzhao, like an amnesty, quickly answered, “Yes.”
Gu Silang rushed over, grabbed Song Chuzhao and ran. Fan Chongqing and the others reacted and chased after him, shouting enthusiastically, “Gu Wulang, wait for me! I also have something to say to you!”
The figure was already far away, and the Imperial Duke was still leaning by the door, regretting the distant view of Song Chuzhao’s back.
He sighed and was about to turn his head when Gu Guoguang, who had left him behind just now, passed by him.
“Hold on!” The Imperial Minister kept up with the other party and smiled, “Duke Gu, do you want to learn more about the affairs of the Imperial Court with me?”
The Duke of Gu didn’t even turn his head back, and said with lonely arrogance, “No.”
The Imperial Minister: “Didn’t you just say you had something to discuss with me?”
The Duke of Gu paused deliberately and solemnly declared, “My son does not want to eat with you.” After saying that, he continued to walk quickly.
The Imperial Duke was dissatisfied, “Why do you speak so bluntly?”
Duke Gu said, “Can’t you see that my son is so cold to me, and still eats with you?” Heh.
The Imperial Duke staggered.
“I haven’t said anything about you yet, Duke Gu, you never said that your fifth son is still a master of case solving. This kind of person, you sent him to the Ministry of the Household, sent to mix with that bunch of depressed old Confucian students, is not what is buried? If it were me, my heart would be unhappy. Sensitive mind, but also inevitably have to think more.” The royal historian twirled his beard and laughed, “Our imperial court is very different. There are many young sons and daughters in the court, all of whom are very intelligent and will be able to get along well with Wulang. And there are a lot of opportunities in the courtyard, so you can let Wulang show off his skills.”
The Duke of Gu laughed coldly: “Didn’t you say that Wulang has no character?”
“Young people, there should always be some temperament, must they follow the rules, the party is forced to be difficult.” The royal official reacted for a moment and added, “No, I didn’t say anything like that. The most I can do is to hide it in my heart. Duke Gu, are you wronging me, or is that what you actually think in your heart?”
The Duke of Gu stopped again and turned to give him a hard look. As the Imperial Minister thought that the other party was going to argue with him, the man turned back again and stepped up with fast steps to leave.
The Imperial Minister: “……” It was as if he could guess what he was thinking, and as if he couldn’t. It is even harder to predict than the heart of a gentleman.
Today the sky is clear and crisp, Gu Fengjian sits by the pond in the backyard feeding the fish and taking in the sun by the way.
Master He is different from Gu Guogong, seeing that he always stays in the house and reads books, he always worries why he doesn’t come out for a walk. Thinking that he had to be bored at home after returning to the capital, he was suffering from a great grievance.
After all, He Ivana mentioned in her letter to them, “Although Zhaozhao is intelligent, he does not like to read. The Four Books and Five Classics are especially bad. Only the military law and strange talk slightly dabbled.” .
Master He thought to himself, “Why would someone who doesn’t like to read suddenly start to do so? It was because there was no place to go. Why is there no place to go? It’s because those people in the capital like to tell some untruths and make people uncomfortable.
Although in recent days, similar rumors have subsided, but Zhaoxiao must be very disappointed in others.
The previous incident of Gu Wulang climbing the wall in the middle of the night gave Master He too much excitement, and he kept in his mind the matter of “Zhaozhao has no friends” that Madam said.
Zhaozhao’s friends are all at the border, otherwise how can they give the Gu family boy a chance to take advantage of!
In order to solve this matter politely, the clever Master He had a bright idea and decided to invite a few girls of the same age to come home to be with his granddaughter, so that people can get used to the life in the capital as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, after Master He raised the matter, he was directly suffocated by Gu Fengjian’s refusal several times in a row.
He may have just mentioned it casually, but it really gave Gu Fengjian a great shock.
The company’s main business is to provide a wide range of products and services to the market.
That night Gu Fengjian had a nightmare, dreaming that she was surrounded by a group of women. The women, whose faces could not be seen, were holding his hand and calling him “sister Zhaozhao”. He couldn’t stand it, so he turned to run away, and several people chased him. Wherever he ran, Master He would appear in front of him with a new girl and tell them to get along.
The dream is disorienting and terrifying, and it is good that Chun Dong wakes him up in time. When he woke up, only a head full of sweat remained on his forehead.
From the time he switched bodies with Song Chuzhao, it was the first time Gu Fengjian had a nightmare. From then on, he dared to read books only quietly. It’s okay, but I don’t dare to stay in my room.
The first time I saw this, I felt the opposite of Song Chuzhao’s helplessness.
He was sitting in boredom when Chun Dong came in from outside at a trot.
“Miss!” Chun Dong ran with his forehead hair tumbling, hastily stopped behind her, bent down and smiled mysteriously, “Girl, do you know what our gongzi has been doing these two days?”
Gu Fengjian casually scattered fish food into the pond, thinking that it should be crying, after all, her father was forcing her to read books with a soft knife.
Chun Dong has excitedly said: “Your son can really break the case like a god! Now the capital is saying that the fifth son is very perceptive, perceptive. He is so far-sighted and far-sighted!”
Gu Fengjian’s half-closed eyelids lifted upward: “Deciding cases like a god?”
Chun Dong said, “Yes! I heard several rumors in the street, and I don’t know which one is right, but it was the fifth son who saved Ji Gongzi. That said, at that time, the scene was very critical ……”
Gu Fengjian interrupted her: “Which Ji Gongzi?”
Chun Dong: “It seems to be Ji Yutang Ji Gongzi, the one that the fourth son often talks about.”
Gu Fengjian hesitated: “How did she get involved with Ji Yutang?”
“A chance encounter! If it wasn’t by chance, Mr. Ji would have been arrested as a thief. Fortunately, our son was there, and with just one glance, he saw through the truth. In less than an incense stick, he induced the witness to lie and cleared Mr. Ji’s name. Even a few people did not come back to their senses.”
Chun Dong clenched his fist and said impassionedly, “At that time, the crowd was furious, and Ji Gongzi was surrounded by people in the middle. Thanks to our gongzi’s calmness, he risked the danger to go forward and saved him. It is said that Mr. Ji had a disagreement with you not long ago and secretly said bad things about our fifth son, but our son was open-minded and generous and did not bother with him. When really a gentleman’s style, called ……”
Gu Fengjian could not help but interrupt again, “I would rather listen, what happened in that less than one incense stick.” Instead of a bunch of inexplicable words of praise.
As a result, Chun Dong said, “I didn’t inquire clearly. I only know that even the imperial governor is very appreciative of our gongzi.”
Gu Fengjian: “The court has a lot of affairs, the imperial historian will still pay attention to such trivial matters?”
Chun Dong said, “This case was decided by the imperial historian.”
Gu Fengjian became more and more puzzled: “The imperial historian is also in charge of deciding cases?” Isn’t the imperial court the official office in charge of supervision?
“Anyway, that’s what they say. The imperial historian happened to pass by and stayed to listen. After that, there were all kinds of things.” Chun Dong’s emotions were interrupted several times, so she could only say helplessly, “Miss, why are you not concerned with the same place as us? Don’t you think that the fifth son is not exposed, like a hermit? Your son is already popular, and nowadays there are many unmarried girls in the capital who are envious of you!”
Gu Fengjian blinked her eyes, her mind was a bit confused.
“Yah!” Chun Dong shouted again, “Miss, why is your face so pale? Could it be that you were frightened?”
Gu Fengjian stood up, frowning tightly, feeling a warm current flowing downward.
He opened his mouth, but only his pupils were trembling violently.
Chun Dong was busy holding him up and said nervously, “Miss?”
If he was really a hermit, he would like to destroy the sky and the earth.
The Duke of Gu also returned home early today.
Because of the incident two days ago spread, recently people always come to him to inquire about Gu Wulang. In fact, it may not be true to inquire about Gu Wulang, but to guess his attitude is the main thing.
The actual fact is that you’ll be able to find out more about this.
The first thing you need to do is to take off your shoes and sit still. Mrs. Gu walked back and forth twice, and finally went over and pushed him.
“What are you thinking about? The soul is going to be lost.”
Duke Gu moved up stiffly and said, “I was thinking, what exactly does Wulang want?”
Mrs. Gu said, “Wulang is a man of indifferent nature, there is nothing in particular that he wants, right?”
The Duke of Gu fell silent again. A few moments later, he seemed to wake up again and shook his head, “You don’t know how powerful I saw him in the street.”
Lady Gu: “Mighty?”
“Yes, powerful. Very different from in front of you and me.” The Duke of Gu said, “In front of me he was reticent, in front of you he was docile, always avoiding topics that could be avoided. But that day in the street, I saw him handling things calmly, planning, although also not showing the mountain, but definitely not so cold and arrogant as at home.”
Mrs. Gu said, “Our fifth son is already very good! Don’t compare me with you. Goro and I can still talk about each other.”
“Not the same. I mean, he’s a little more atmospheric than I thought.” Gu Guogong said, “Look, even Ji Yutang, who is always unruly, and Fan Chongqing, both look up to him. Perhaps I don’t know him as well as those two boys.”
Lady Gu was surprised, “Huh?”
Duke Gu swung his official boots to the side and changed into a pair of comfortable cloth shoes again. Madam Gu was ready to call him out for dinner when the servant outside the door happened to report, “Chun Dong has returned.”
Mrs. Gu immediately said happily, “Why do I feel that I haven’t seen this girl for a long time, no wonder I feel cold around me, call her in.”
Chun Dong stepped into the house and bowed towards the two of them with a smile.
“Come here and talk closer.” Mrs. Gu pointed to the spot in front of her and asked, “How has Song Sanniang been doing lately?”
Chun Dong returned, “Everything is fine for the girl. Master He treats the girl as she asks, and the house is clean, there are no messy people.”
Duke Gu said next to her, “There is only one youngster in the He family, but she is not treated very well.”
The Duke of Gu remembered and said, “By the way, someone asked me about my fifth son’s marriage today. They asked me what kind of girl he likes.”
At this time, Song Chuzhao also heard the news and came over.
Since Gu Fengjian moved to the He Mansion, she couldn’t even use the excuse of delivering books anymore, and she hadn’t seen Gu Wulang for several days after being scared by climbing the wall last time.
Mrs. Gu glimpsed the figure from afar and said: “Look, don’t do anything nonsensical. Our fifth son and Sanniang love each other, you must not mention other women in front of him. When he misunderstands you again, I will not help you speak.”
“I didn’t mean it like that.” Duke Gu said, “I haven’t met Song Sanniang yet. I think Wulang has only met her once or twice, yet he seems to be very fond of her. It’s the first time I’ve seen Wulang care about someone like that. What is Song Sanniang’s face? What about her character? Do you know anything about her?”
Song Chuzhao stepped in with one foot and greeted the two of them with a bow.
Mrs. Gu slapped her forehead and said, “Haven’t I told you yet? I blame you for being too busy!”
Duke Gu was bewildered, “What haven’t you told me?”
Mrs. Gu stepped forward and pulled Song Chuzhao and said, “Sanniang and our fifth son have known each other for a long time. When Wulang was on a school trip, he almost had an accident and said that he was saved by the third son of Song. So it was Sanniang! If it wasn’t for Sanniang’s timely report, in that place where no ghost could be seen, Wulang would have been in trouble!”
The Duke of Gu was surprised, and Song Chuzhao was even more surprised, both of them were dumbfounded and did not react for a while. Only Chun Dong shouted out in surprise.
“Still trying to hide it from me, you really are too.” Mrs. Gu pretended to be angry and slapped Song Chuzhao’s shoulder, “Mother can’t thank her enough, how could she be like those who are short-sighted and look down on her. You don’t know that my sister Ivana was also a heroic woman back then. I was her best friend, and what I liked most about her was her dash.”
The Duke of Gu quickly accepted this matter and nodded with understanding, “So that’s how it is. I said why Wulang is so interested in Song Sanniang. In that case, our Gu family still owes her a gift of gratitude.”
Mrs. Gu: “Yes! I think so too!”
Song Chuzhao was still over there in shock.
Gu Wulang! At that time, he said that he was so pitiful, but he actually lied to her?
The author has something to say: Chun Dong moved “Song San Niang” out of the Five Gongs Kua Kua group; Chun Dong created a new “Song San Niang” Kua Kua group.
Chun Dong was lying in front of Gu Fengjian’s bed with her chin in her hand, staring at him with a smile. Ever since she came back from the Gu Mansion, her whole person has been this strange and weird.
Gu Fengjian was having a hard time, so he turned his back on her and said, “You can go down now.”
When Chun Dong saw him like this, she could understand that women are not in a good mood those days of the month, so she couldn’t bear to tease him. She tucked him in and asked, “Miss, it’s rare for you to go to bed so early, so I’m afraid you won’t be able to sleep. Do you want Chun Dong to make a bowl of sweet soup for you? Drink it hot, it will make you feel better.”
Gu Fengjian hated that he was the only one left in the world, and said perfunctorily, “No need. You can go down.”
Chun Dong reluctantly said, “Okay. Then you can shout louder, Chun Dong will be waiting next door.”
The door of the house closed, and a little warm air gradually built up inside the house.
Not long after Chun Dong left, Gu Feng Jian heard the familiar sound of stones hitting the window again.
The sound was intermittent for five or six times, the person who came could not get a response and was not willing to leave, finally could not resist climbing in the window.
Song Chuzhao patted his legs and landed carefully. The company’s main goal is to provide a solution to the problem.
“Gu Wulang, so you’re here? Why don’t you come out?” Song Chuzhao came closer and tapped on the other party’s shoulder, “It’s me! I’m coming.”
Gu Fengjian turned around and glanced at her, “I know it’s you, no second person would come to climb my window.”
Song Chuzhao rubbed his chin and thoughtfully walked around the bed: “Why do I feel that you are not in high spirits today?”
Usually, when I see her, I still look quite happy. At least it wouldn’t be like this now, full of love and affection.
Song Chuzhao squeezed open a small piece of the quilt, sat down on the edge of the bed and asked, “Is it because Chun Dong talked to you and you feel weak, that’s why you don’t dare to see me?”
Gu Fengjian immediately propped up her upper body with her elbow, grabbed her sleeve and asked, “What did Chun Dong say?”
Song Chuzhao froze: “Chun Dong did not say anything, but your mother, said what should be said and what should not be said, all of it.”
Gu Fengjian sighed with relief, and had no strength to care about her, and continued to lie down half-dead.
Song Chuzhao grabbed his shoulders with both hands: “Don’t you want to know what your mother said?”
Gu Fengjian said indifferently, “No, I don’t want to.”
Song Chuzhao did not allow him to be passive, got down on his upper body and said viciously into his eyes: “Your mother said that thanks to me saving you, otherwise you would have been in trouble in the mountains. That my message has been brought, but you lied to me that I did not keep my word and did not return. You are bullying my brain burned out do not remember things! You already know who I am, deliberately bluff me?”
Gu Fengjian looked at her steadily, and the two of them were so close that their nostrils could be sprayed onto each other’s faces.
It was only when Song Chuzhao got close that she noticed that Gu Fengjian had a layer of cold sweat on his forehead and his eyebrows were unhappy.
“What’s wrong with you? Sick? But how come you didn’t say anything when you were sick Chun Dong?” Song Chuzhao tested his forehead and found no fever, and said with concern, “Where is it that you are not feeling well?”
Gu Fengjian sighed helplessly and said, “You let go of me first.”
Song Chuzhao then let go of him. Gu Fengjian moved and pulled the blanket down a little.
Song Chuzhao waited for him to open his mouth to explain, Gu Fengjian held back and found that Song Chuzhao was really not easy to send off, so he could only say, “It’s late today, you should go back first.”
Song Chuzhao: “This is still late today? It’s early today!”
Gu Fengjian said, “I’m not feeling well these two days. You don’t even have to come.”
Song Chuzhao stared at him critically for a moment, then suddenly realized: “Oh …… I almost forgot, you’re not a man now.”
Gu Fengjian almost did not jump up to fight with her. Song Chuzhao saw his rare grimace, hurriedly pressed him down again through the quilt, and carefully wiped his forehead with his sleeve, smiling and pleasing: “Don’t be angry, don’t be angry. This kind of time can not be angry. When you get angry you have to lift your breath …… is not good for your body.”
Gu Fengjian also found out, so his breathing became heavy, his chest rose and fell violently, and even the action of blinking his eyes was permeated with despair.
In fact, compared to the physical pain, the mental shock is more deadly. Gu Fengjian was hoping that he could sleep heavily for a few days and muddle through this time. The result is that Chun Dong knows, Song Chu Zhao also knows.
Song Chuzhao has already understood, over there is very over to say with him: “Wu Lang, you also do not worry. This kind of thing will be fine once you get used to it. After you get used to it, there is no harm.”
Gu Fengjian: “I have to get used to it?”
“That’s right. Then just bear with it.” Song Chuzhao thought for a while and then said, “But you’re going to bed so early now, and you’ll wake up early tomorrow. I still have to tell you, the hardest part of this kind of thing is not the first day, but the second day.”
Gu Fengjian sniffed and slowly closed his eyes, seemingly losing his breath of life.
Song Chuzhao really felt both sympathy and some amusement for him at this moment. But the thought that Gu Wulang would have such a pitiful day was also exchanged for his own impunity. At least there was a bit of conscience and put on an expression of heartache.
“I’ll cover the quilt tighter for you.” Song Chuzhao turned around and pressed the quilt down solidly, folding the edges in. When she pressed to the bed, her hand reached into the quilt and touched it, and found that Gu Fengjian’s feet were indeed cold.
Gu Fengjian noticed her move and jerked her feet back, tilting her head up and saying, “What are you doing?”
“It’s cold, and when your feet are cold, it’s even harder to bear.” Song Chuzhao enthusiastically said, “Your feet are my feet, I used to always want someone to warm my feet. I never thought that after all these years, I would finally be able to warm my own feet. I’m afraid there’s no third person in the world who can do that. Or I’ll give you a try?”
Gu Fengjian cried and laughed and called out, “This little ancestor.”
Song Chuzhao: “Eh.”
Unexpectedly, she really dared to respond, and Gu Fengjian laughed out loud in return, “Don’t you make a scene.”
“What do you mind if I don’t mind?” Song Chuzhao lamented, “I’ve already looked away.”
Gu Fengjian said, “And what have you seen?”
Song Chuzhao said frankly: “Look away from many things, ah. You said that now, you are not you, I am not me. I am wary of you, it seems strange. It seems nonsensical to talk to you about innocence. Since it’s already a mess, we don’t care if it gets messier. We just need to know in our own hearts that we are innocent.”
Gu Fengjian: “……” The problem is that he doesn’t know.
What exactly is the innocence in Song Chuzhao’s eyes?
Gu Fengjian blocked his face with his hand and laughed out loud, “You haven’t changed at all.”
Song Chuzhao: “How do you know I haven’t changed?” She has grown a lot!
Gu Fengjian was already unable to sleep, and when Song Chuzhao stirred her up like this, she became even more awake.
“Forget it.” He struggled to sit up, “You help me.”
Song Chuzhao came forward to lend him a hand, and gave him a pillow, then took off his shoes and sat opposite him.
Gu Fengjian rubbed his forehead and said, “I heard that you have solved Ji Yutang’s case, and also involved the imperial historian and Fan Chongqing, Chun Dong spoke unclearly. What exactly is going on?”
“It’s just a coincidence.” Song Chuzhao said, “If you want to listen, I’ll talk to you!”
Song Chuzhao then briefly told what happened in the tavern, highlighting Ji Yutang’s stupidity and Fan Chongqing’s annoyance. Because the impression was too deep.
Gu Fengjian asked curiously, “You also learned how to solve cases?”
Song Chuzhao laughed: “Actually, it’s nothing, not much of a skill. There are many trivial matters in the military camp. The people living at the border have something they can’t solve and don’t want to go to the court, so they come to the barracks, after all, some of the barracks are their own family. If there is a girl among those who come for help, they will ask my mother to help. I followed along and unknowingly learned a lot. To say the least, I’m more interested in these cases than in reading books.”
Song Chuzhao whispered, “The incident that Ji Yutang encountered is even less rare. You know, since ancient times, to leave men, often like to use the beauty scheme. When the beauty scheme fails to work, it may turn into a snake and scorpion beauty scheme. I have been reminded of this long ago and have seen it all. The weight of those two people is nothing. You should also guard against these things when you go out in the future.”
Gu Fengjian pondered for a moment, then said, “This is a great skill. Since even the imperial governor appreciates you, it means that you are indeed a talent that can be created. You have a fast brain, you can’t just learn by studying.”
“Talented?” Song Chuzhao read it once, then laughed, “It’s the first time someone has used such a word to describe me.” I’m afraid that it’s not a manufactured creation.
Song Chuzhao pounded his hand, “By the way, there is one more thing that I want to tell you. The imperial historian seems to want to recruit you into the imperial court and has asked me out several times. Do you think I should refuse him, or should I say yes?”
Gu Fengjian asked, “Do you want to go?”
“It doesn’t matter if I want to or not.” Song Chuzhao said, “I don’t know when we’ll switch back. The one that the Imperial Minister wants to recruit is not really me either.”
Gu Fengjian said, “You can go and see if you want. Do not be happy and then return is.”
Song Chuzhao: “I am mainly afraid that when they meet me in the official office, they will say that they admire my talent and ask me to recite a poem first. Then I would have to cry to them.”
Gu Fengjian said, “This is not a problem. If you don’t want to write a poem, just stare at them expressionlessly and they won’t dare.”
“Is it okay to stare at them?” Song Chuzhao touched the curvature of his lips, “My mother said I look a bit naive when I don’t speak.”
“I don’t know if it’s useful for you to do so. Anyway, with my face, it is possible to do so.” Gu Fengjian paused and then reminded, “But don’t agree so quickly, first excuse yourself and say that you haven’t thought about it yet.”
Song Chuzhao: “I know! You literary people are proud of their talents, you need to three Gu Mao Cao to show sincerity, right?”
…… just don’t want to arouse Duke Gu’s suspicion again. The two of them have been talking to each other.
The two of them chatted for a while, and when Gu Fengjian was really tired, Song Chuzhao got up to say goodbye.
When she jumped out of the window, she suddenly remembered that she had not come to talk to Gu Fengjian about his deception.
Song Chuzhao looked back and thought it was better to forget about it, seeing that he is now like this, it is also considered to be retribution.
Gu Fengjian leaned on the bed and gradually fell asleep.
In the dream was the pouring rain and dark night.
Purple thunder flashed, and he heard someone shouting from above: “Hey, is there someone down there?”
Song Chuzhao does not remember what the two have had, but Gu Fengjian can not forget the storm like a landslide.
He was in an extremely bad mood during that period of time. The first time I saw him, I had to learn a bunch of messy things, and when I came back, I had to learn them all over again. The students of the State Scholarship School were strange and wary of him, and the Gu family was at a loss, so he took the opportunity to leave on a study tour.
He was accompanied by several young people on the way, but when he approached the border, they had a difference of opinion and Gu Fengjian decided to go on his own.
Then it started to rain. At first it was an ordinary downpour, but it turned out that the rain got heavier and heavier, and there were never any signs of stopping.
His horse became frightened and completely disobedient, leading him to a remote mountain road. And then it began to neigh madly, and finally threw him off.
Gu Fengjian rolled down a slope, his legs and feet were injured and he could not escape.
When he was half leaning on the slope, he thought in his heart that his life was going to be lost here.
It was at this time that Song Chuzhao appeared. She asked herself, “Can you come up?”
Gu Fengjian felt wrong at that time, because the voice was clear with a little childishness, male and female, but should not be too old.
He replied, “No, I have a leg injury.”
The person above said, “Wait. I’ll see how I can get you up.”
A rumbling rolling sound followed immediately.
Song Chuzhao silent for a moment, said seriously: “There is a stone rolled down the mountain in front of you, the rain is too much, and then do not leave to be dangerous. Do you have water where you are lying?”
Gu Fengjian: “Not yet.”
Song Chuzhao sharply returned a sentence: “Oh.”
Gu Fengjian coughed violently and listened to the sound of people fading away.
From the sound distinguished just now, he knew there was only one person up there. Thinking that the other party is not very old, happened to see such a dangerous thing, self-help are into trouble, should be left.
As a result, not long after, a black shadow jumped down directly, stuck next to him.
Gu Fengjian body back, close to the stone.
He could only distinguish the other party’s limbs and figure, as well as the hair tied high on top of his head.
Song Chuzhao wiped his face and shook the rain away. The rain tonight was so heavy that it was a struggle to even speak. She said with a face full of wetness: “It’s too dark, I can’t see anything clearly! I was looking for something to pull you up, but I accidentally caught a thorny thing!”
Gu Fengjian looked at her hand, no surprise it was pitch black.
Song Chuzhao said: “I’m afraid you stay here afraid, so I came to accompany you.”
Gu Fengjian was confused: “What?”
Song Chuzhao said, “Hurry up, go up first, the mud on the high ground is almost washed loose. You have low ground here, in a short time, either water will accumulate or you will be buried.”
Gu Fengjian asked, “How do I get up there?”
Song Chuzhao said, “Climb up!”
Gu Fengjian: “I can’t climb up, my left leg is completely unable to use the strength.”
“I’ll push you up, quick!”
Song Chuzhao held his waistband with one hand and lifted it upward, indicating that he should grab the thick roots above.
“This slope is not steep, you listen carefully to my words, I will take you up! You make an effort.”
The two were so close that Song Chuzhao was almost carrying him step by step, climbing upwards.
It took a lot of effort for the two of them to finally get back to the main road. The uneven mud puddle on the road has accumulated a lot of water.
Song Chuzhao in order to support him up, the whole person is in a mess. At this moment, breathing heavy, physical strength has also been exhausted. She lay on the ground to rest for a moment, and quickly stood up, signaling Gu Fengjian also hurried to get up, and reached out towards him.
“You hold me, don’t fall down.”
Gu Fengjian took hold of her hand. Her fingers were cold, but her palm was very warm. The two of them limped forward.
Gu Fengjian felt her hand was full of roughness. The roughness is not only calluses, but also the swelling of the palm of the hand after being soaked in water, and the unevenness caused by the wound turned out. There are even some places where there are still spiky things.
Gu Fengjian remembered that the other party said he had caught the thorny rattan, and quickly asked, “Is your hand okay?”
Song Chuzhao bared his breath: “Look at this …… I’m embarrassed to say something is wrong, and I don’t want to say nothing against my heart. Why do you need to ask out?”
Gu Fengjian: “…… I’m sorry.”
Song Chuzhao said: “What is the use of saying sorry at this time? You might as well say two more words of praise for me and extol my prestige.”
There was no echo.
Song Chuzhao said in exasperation, “Hey!”
After leaving the hillside, there were no plants to obscure the light, and the vision was finally a little clearer, allowing Gu Fengjian to see Song Chuzhao’s features clearly.
It was a slightly childish face, with bright eyes and an open and spirited look, grinning at him.
Song Chuzhao: “Brother is not very old, right? What have you come here for?”
Gu Fengjian said, “I’m older than you.”
Song Chuzhao: “The fabric of your clothes is smooth and soft, so you are obviously a son of a rich family. The limbs are flimsy, and you have not learned martial arts. Only riding a horse, most likely can’t think of running away from home, right?”
Gu Fengjian was surprised: “How did you know that I came on horseback?”
Song Chuzhao said with anger: “I saw your horse outside! I was almost trampled to death by your horse! Your bag was still hanging on top of the horse, so I knew you might have been left halfway by it. The road was not good for riding, so I tied it to the mountain pass for the time being, and waited until I was outside before preparing to leave.”
Gu Fengjian was surprised, “You came back specifically to find me?”
Song Chuzhao said, “Otherwise what? Who has nothing to do with leaping into this place where only birds shit?”
Gu Fengjian asked, “…… And why did you travel in the middle of the night?”
Song Chuzhao said frankly: “A temper tantrum away from home to go around ah. This you still do not understand me?”
Gu Fengjian: “……”
Gu Fengjian’s moving up and down, without a landing.
The two have long been drenched by the rain, the mountain wind began to blow, calling them all over the body chills.
The heat of Gu Fengjian’s body is slowly passing, and he is even about to feel the presence of his limbs. So a single hand moved and grabbed Song Chuzhao’s clothes, and then changed to both hands to hold her arms and cling to her.
Song Chuzhao frowned, but did not hide, asked: “What are you shaking?”
Gu Fengjian: “I’m not shaking.”
Song Chuzhao was shocked: “You’re shaking especially hard!”
Gu Fengjian insisted: “I’m not shaking.”
Song Chuzhao was amused: “Why are you like this? Why are you hugging me if you’re not shaking?”
Gu Fengjian: “Worried that you ran away.”
“Eh, you’re quite nonchalant.” Song Chuzhao surprised, “I thought you would be perfunctory, telling me to leave you alone and go first by yourself.”
Gu Fengjian calmly asked, “Are you leaving too?”
Song Chuzhao flung his sleeve: “Let go, let go.”
Gu Fengjian again very calmly let go of his hand.
He acted quite calm from start to finish, as if all his emotions were all restrained and abandoned. This is what he is good at. However, he still looked a little pitiful as he stood there staggering with his eyes closed.
Song Chuzhao stopped in front of him and said, “Forget it, it’s better for me to carry you.”
Gu Fengjian’s speech rhythm became sluggish: “You carry me?”
Song Chuzhao urged, “Come up quickly, or I’ll really go.”
Gu Fengjian also does not know why, really lying up.
Song Chuzhao’s back is thin and skinny, but the body through the fabric, there is a hot temperature.
Gu Fengjian wrapped both arms around her and rested his head on her shoulders, watching the rain flow down her white neck. The head turned, and a little closer, you can touch each other’s ears.
Gu Fengjian looked for a moment and suddenly said, “You’re a sister?”
“What nonsense, I am your own brother.” Song Chuzhao said immodestly, “Know which brother I am your brother, right?”
Gu Fengjian paused, breathing weakly, and said, “My family doesn’t care about me. If it were them, I’m afraid they would have already left.”
Song Chuzhao sighed, “Then you have a good life.”
Gu Fengjian was stunned: “What did you say?”
“In times of crisis, many people’s families may not care about them. But you met a random person and saved your life so desperately, what is it if it is not a good life?” Song Chuzhao proudly hummed, “Which is everyone can meet your brother I such a character?”
Gu Fengjian tightened his arm, smelling the watery air on her body, feeling unusually at ease.
Song Chuzhao painfully said, “You do not strangle me so tight.”
Gu Fengjian’s tone was slightly lighter: “Benefactor, please ask for a name.”
“My surname is Song, the third oldest of the Song family.” Song Chuzhao said, “You can also call me a third brother, not in vain I saved you up, right?”
Gu Fengjian laughed. Once he laughed, his internal organs were affected and he started coughing again. His body is very weak, even coughing seems weak, as if two more coughs, breath will not come.
Song Chuzhao could feel the person behind her hot as a hot iron, she stopped again and said, “No, we’re walking too slowly.”
Gu Fengjian’s brain is not very clear, need to think for a long time before saying something: “How far is it?”
Song Chuzhao said: “At this speed, we are afraid that we still have to walk for half an hour. You stay by the roadside and wait for a while, I’ll run out and ride my horse to find someone.”
She found a safe location and put Gu Fengjian down.
Gu Fengjian asked, “Are you coming back?”
Song Chuzhao said, “Come back!”
Gu Fengjian’s vision was blurred and he was suddenly very scared, feeling that the other party’s figure was going to be hidden in the darkness. He tightly grabbed Song Chuzhao’s hand and said, “I can walk by myself, walk faster. It doesn’t matter if it’s slow, maybe the rain will stop in a short while.”
Song Chuzhao gave him a deep look and said comfortingly, “Don’t be afraid, you have a fever, you must hurry to see a doctor. Stay here peacefully, I won’t leave you alone.”
Gu Fengjian stubbornly tried to stand up, “I’m not sick, I’m fine. My feet don’t hurt anymore either, I don’t need you to carry them.”
Song Chuzhao took off her own outer robe and covered his head, which could temporarily shield him from the rain. She patted the other’s shoulder soothingly and said, “I’ll be back, you stay here and wait.”
Gu Fengjian’s hands were weak, but he still held on to her: “What do you want? I’ll give you everything, take me with you. I’ve never been obedient, and I know how to behave.”
Song Chuzhao: “What’s your name?”
Gu Fengjian lost her temper and said, “I’m not telling you!”
“Forget it, I won’t bother with you, a patient.” Song Chuzhao was helpless and pulled a jade pendant from his waist, “I took it away as a token. I said I would come back, so be good and don’t make a scene!”
She yanked off Gu Fengjian’s hand and turned around to quickly run away.
“Song San, Song San!” Gu Fengjian chased after her for a while until he lost sight of the other side. When she couldn’t make out the direction in the rain, she started to shout “dad” again in a daze. Think about why these people don’t want themselves.
If he could change, he would be willing to change.
Before he fainted, he thought, he must wait until Song Chuzhao returned, so that the other party is not considered a breach of contract. Unfortunately, he was later rescued, but Song Chuzhao fell ill in bed. When he went to visit, the Song family simply refused to admit that the person who fled that night was the third girl Song, and repeatedly shirked their responsibilities.
He was forcibly brought back to the capital by the Gu family and never had the chance to see each other again.
Although some years late, the other party did come to him. Climbing on his wall, she spoke to him with an innocent face.
Gu Fengjian turned around and woke up from her dream.
For the time being, it doesn’t count that she cheated.
Fan Chongqing remembered the gloomy expression of the Duke of Gu that day and worried whether Gu Wulang would suffer inhuman beatings when he returned home, so he picked a day and went to visit his new brother.
Fan Chongqing personally came to Gu’s house to look for it, and Song Chuzhao couldn’t help but see it. The first thing you need to do is to get a good idea of what you are getting into.
The three of them sat seriously in the living room. You stared at me, I gazed at her, and she calmly sipped her water.
Fan Chongqing confirmed up and down and nodded reassuringly.
The Duke of Gu looked a little humane, hitting people without hitting their faces. Of course, it may not, just used other methods. For example, let people be starved, copy books, kneeling ancestral hall and so on.
Gu Silang could not stand it and shouted: “Fan Chongqing, what exactly are you doing here? You’re always staring at my fifth brother, it makes people feel a little sick.”
Fan Chongqing turned to Gu Silang and couldn’t stop his disgust: “What’s so disgusting? How can you be so nasty-minded? Fifth son, your father didn’t make things difficult for you because of Ji Yutang, right?”
Song Chuzhao was about to speak when Gu Silang said first, “What did my fifth brother do wrong that my father should make things difficult for him?”
Fan Chongqing: “You should ask your father about that.”
Gu Silang wondered, “You made up your own trumped-up story, but you want me to ask my father?”
“You both have to.” Song Chuzhao interrupted them, “What is the reason for your visit today?”
Fan Chongqing smiled and said, “It’s the result of Ji Yutang’s case, I thought Wulang would be concerned, so I came to tell you.”
The efficiency of the magistrate’s office in investigating the case was quite fast. The main thing is that those two people have no more courage to defend themselves. The magistrates intimidated and coerced some, before the torture, those people have confessed. There is no discrepancy with the expected, along with the few people who were watching, are all accomplices.
Fan Chongqing put one hand on the low table and asked mysteriously: “Do you know who is behind the murder of Ji Yutang?”
Song Chuzhao said, “How could I possibly know?”
Gu Silang said disgustedly, “My fifth brother is not interested in it either. Tell me if you like, but if not, hurry up and leave!”
“It’s Huang Qicheng!” Fan Chongqing, pretending that Gu Silang did not exist, clapped his legs and laughed, “It’s actually Huang Qicheng, you would never have thought of it!”
Song Chuzhao was a bit unfamiliar with this name, and thought for a moment before recalling it, and said with amusement, “The one who provoked you two to compete at the shooting range?”
When she mentioned the past, a trace of embarrassment surfaced in both of them.
Song Chuzhao said, “That Huang Qicheng is really powerful, he alone provoked all of you. I even have to admire his guts.”
“Where is it! If that’s true, I have to admire him too.” Fan Chongqing said, “Some time ago, didn’t Shilang and I say that we would seek revenge on him? He had suffered several losses and guessed that I had someone to help. But at that time, Siro had not yet broken his face with him in the open, and he trusted Siro. It just so happened that Ji Yutang’s gang was usually above the law and ridiculed him, so he mistakenly thought that Ji Yutang was the one who colluded with me.”
Gu Silang said, “Tsk, can you talk properly? What do you mean by collusion? I’m not the same as you?”
Fan Chongqing shrugged his shoulders, “That’s how it is. He was pushed to the point of no return, so he came up with this underhanded way to retaliate. He thought that the people could not find out about him. He wanted to ruin Ji Yutang’s reputation and ruin his career in the process. The company’s main goal is to provide the best possible service to its customers. He is a small-minded man, so how could he be kind to him? In the past few days, he has been scolding that bastard Huang Qicheng at home.”
Gu Silang also said happily: “Huang Qicheng is a rumor monger, the evidence is clear, a prison sentence is impossible to escape. If you think about it, Ji Yutang is still a bit useful. Consider him to have sacrificed his life for mercy.”
If you think about it, Ji Yutang is quite unlucky. Even his bad luck is a little bit related to Song Chuzhao.
Fan Chongqing laughed: “Then again, the reputation of the fifth son is spread all over the capital. The first thing you need to do is to get a good idea of what you’re doing.
Song Chuzhao was sweating. What did she have to say? Song Sanniang is really too lucky? You wouldn’t dare to think of anything better than that.
Fan Chongqing said: “I said when are you going to get married? The bride price has not yet been paid, and General Song has not yet heard from you. I see that the young princess is not yet dead to you. There are also several officials, after learning that I know you well, have gone to the trouble of poking around to find out news about you. I received several posts and threw them all away in private. In short, most of them do not think highly of you and Song Sanniang. If you really have no intention, you should make it clear to outsiders as soon as possible, time dragged on for a long time, it is not good for the reputation of other girls.”
Song Chuzhao did not answer, her spokesman Gu Silang first shouted: “What nonsense! Tell them all to give up this idea! My fifth brother and Sanniang, that is two lovers, heart to heart, heart to heart, not different, outsiders have no possibility to interfere!”
Song Chu Zhao two eyebrows raised upwards. Wow, you also know this?
Gu Silang said with conviction: “Now my Gu family is waiting for General Song to return to the capital. His Majesty has approved his official letter to return to the capital to visit his family, but this is only a round trip, plus the border affairs are tedious, need to delay a few days, to see them, it should be until after the New Year.”
Fan Chongqing was so shocked that he almost waved his cup off the table.
“The two of them don’t know each other well, right? What kind of a divine figure is Song Sanniang that could make our fifth son fall in love at first sight?”
Song Chuzhao tugged at his collar.
The immortal is here!
Gu Silang poured in a mouthful of tea, and then put the cup down heavily on the table and said excitedly, “To tell the truth, I really admire her too much!”
Fan Chongqing’s eyes glowed and he pressed on, “Why do you say that?”
Song Chuzhao was also shocked. Look at this Gu Silang’s expression, acting quite like it.
She didn’t know that Gu Fengwei’s admiration was sincere.
Gu Silang said, “Song Sanniang grew up on the border since she was young. The previous rumors about her in the capital are mostly untrue, but there are some slightly credible points. That is, she is good at martial arts, skilled at riding and shooting, and is versed in the art of war, and is a straightforward person! I met her hastily that day and observed that she had a steady pace and a calm breath, a posture that can only come from years of martial arts practice. It is clear that she is a hardworking person.”
Song Chuzhao nodded his head.
Fan Chongqing couldn’t believe it: “Really? You worship martial artists?”
Gu Silang waved his hand as a rebuttal and continued, “Song Sanniang said herself that there are not many books at the border, which means she should not like to read poems and essays. It is very different from my fifth brother.”
Song Chuzhao nodded heavily and said seriously, “She really, really doesn’t like it!”
Fan Chongqing said, “But I see that Fifth Brother does not like to talk. Song Sanniang doesn’t know poetry and books, so wouldn’t they have nothing to talk about?”
Song Chuzhao thought about it, Gu Wulang and her together, never talked about poetry and books ah.
Gu Silang once again loudly slapped the desktop: “But I saw her that day, she was actually reading Min Gong’s book!”
“Oh my god!” Fan Chongqing exclaimed, and again asked sincerely, “Who is Min Gong?”
Gu Silang slapped the table, “Look at you! You don’t even know who the person is. Min Gong was a famous Confucian in the previous dynasty, who spent his life searching for a large number of annotated notes on the Zhou Yi, and compiled them into a book. It also contains many things that are only found in isolated books. All in all, it’s something we can’t understand.”
Fan Chongqing said convincingly, “I definitely can’t read it.”
“She can sacrifice so much for my fifth brother. Even if I have to read these books for my fifth brother, I would rather ……” Gu Silang slowly raised his hand and gave a guilty fist towards Song Chuzhao, “Be sorry!”
Song Chuzhao: “…… “It is not necessary. Other than that, your fifth brother is not likely to lend you the book at all.
Fan Chongqing was already in shock and could not extricate himself.
He thought freely: “If there is a woman, can also be dedicated to me to learn riding and archery, cuju ……”
The first thing you should do is to wake up.”
Fan Chongqing was aggrieved and in tears.
In fact, it is not necessary to follow him to go to the horse racing, learn to be good. As long as you can pass him arrows and shout at him, he will be satisfied.
Fan Chongqing thought for himself and said sincerely: “Even if she is just doing a show, with this heart, I feel touched.”
Gu Silang said, “So tell them to hurry up and dispel this idea. My fifth brother is also very good to Sanniang. The last time he fought with you for Song Sanniang, have you forgotten?”
Fan Chongqing thought for a moment that it was right. Gu Wulang is such a calm and self-possessed person, can also be angry for Song Sanniang, the two of them are indeed more affectionate than gold.
The two of them are indeed more affectionate than gold, and indeed Gu Wulang, no matter what he does, is extremely serious!
Song Chuzhao was numbed by his stare and couldn’t help but shiver.
The two of you are going to go to the recent garden pavilion banquet together?” Fan Chongqing asked.
Song Chuzhao: “Garden Pavilion Banquet?”
This garden pavilion banquet was held near the mid-autumn festival. It was organized by the Ministry of Rites, and there would be officials to inspect it, and occasionally His Majesty would go for a stroll.
In previous years, the families of several high-ranking officials, the newly selected disciples of the Son of Heaven, and the famous talents in the capital were invited to join the banquet. It is always a banquet for young people to have fun.
Whether for the sake of social Yan Le, or in order to show the talent name, this is a very high specifications of the literary banquet, naturally must be openly and secretly the rivalry.
The two sons of the State House who have not yet become a family have always been able to receive invitations. Song Chuzhao has just returned to the capital this year, and with her family background, she should also be able to receive it.
Gu Silang said: “It seems that fifth brother has forgotten. But it doesn’t matter, anyway, when the time comes, people will be there. You are already married, and you don’t need to make a name for yourself, so it’s just a matter of showing your face.”
Fan Chongqing agreed: “As we do, it is to worry. I can’t wait to throw wine on his face!”
Gu Silang: “He can’t take care of himself this year, so he shouldn’t toss you around anymore.”
The two of them were chatting happily, but Song Chuzhao was in a cold sweat in his heart.
It’s not like there’s no harm in it? If you want her to go to a poetry meeting, is it not like you want her to lose her life?
There Gu Silang is still saying: “Actually, I am more worried about Song Sanniang. There are so many women in the capital who are interested in my fifth brother, so if they see Song Sanniang, won’t they be red-eyed?”
After Fan Chongqing made clear the relationship between Song Gu, he consciously treated Song Sanniang as his own brother’s person, and now he also worried and said, “That’s right. We men’s side has a lot of open and dark fights, and I heard that the girl’s side is also no less important. The third girl has been at the border for a long time, she doesn’t like to beat around the bush, so I’m afraid she can’t get used to the things in the capital.”
Gu Silang: “And from all the things she has done since she returned to the capital, there are indeed people who are jealous of her, and they are also good at using some dirty tricks.”
Fan Chongqing sighed and said, “But you and I are seven-foot men, we can’t be bothered with a few women in the open. If they are as insidious as Ji Yutang and try to make Sanniang lose face at the banquet, what can we do?”
Song Chuzhao’s eyes turned back and forth between the two, seeing them care about themselves as much as they care about their own sister, can not help but be full of speechless.
…… I thank you.
The actual fact is that there is no woman in the world who can make the current “Song Sanniang” lose face on the item of Biwen. The first thing you should do is to care about the “fifth” in front of you.
Gu Silang could not think of a countermeasure for the time being. But when he saw Song Chuzhao sitting next to him, he also looked worried and pondered, so to reassure her, he gave a heavy grunt and said nonchalantly: “I want to see who dares to make waves! Fan Chongqing, you go first to ask, this time all the brothers are going to go, and then with them to inform, tell them to pay attention to some. I won’t argue with you this time, just keep an eye on Song Sanniang first.”
“Good!” Fan Chongqing said, “Don’t worry, how can you let the third girl be bullied in front of you? It’s just a trick to mock people who don’t like to study, I’m most skilled in dealing with such things!”
Song Chuzhao’s heart was still somewhat touched. Fan Chongqing and Gu Silang are indeed a rash, but also realistic about brotherhood.
If it were her own identity, these people would not be close to her at all. So although she has been at the border for many years, but really talk about chatting with brothers, there is really no.
This is the first time she is so simple and straightforward, and so easy to make the so-called “brothers”.
But this touching to deep, the rest is crying and laughing.
“I will instruct him.” Song Chuzhao said, “He is quite intelligent, don’t worry about him.”
Fan Chongqing repeatedly assured her and said that he would come to pick them up on the day of the banquet. Only after the appointment was made did he leave the Gu Mansion three steps at a time.
After sending Fan Chongqing away, Song Chuzhao continued to worry about the banquet.
She had to go to Gu Fengjian to ask if she wanted to go or not. After all, if something goes wrong, it’s Gu Fengjian’s face that will be lost. They all value face, and she doesn’t want Gu Wulang to complain about her because of these misunderstandings.
Because of this matter in mind, Song Chuzhao could not feel at ease, and that night she wanted to go and find someone to clarify.
She was familiar with the way to go to the He Mansion. But I didn’t expect that this time, only two days later, she came again.
Perhaps because of the number of times, her courage also followed. This time, she jumped directly into the courtyard.
It was nighttime and the trees were in shadow. The side window pane still has a faint light, proving that the people inside have not yet rested.
Song Chuzhao carefully touched over and hid under the wall to listen for a while, to make sure that Chun Dong was not inside, before reassuringly pushing open the window and revealing his face.
Gu Fengjian was sitting behind the table and had already seen her. He put down his book and raised his hand and hooked his finger, signaling her to come in.
Song Chuzhao neatly tumbled through the window into the house.
Song Chuzhao asked with concern, “Gu Wulang, are you well today?”
Gu Fengjian secretly sighed. He felt that he was no longer in touch with the word “well”.
When Song Chuzhao saw that he did not reply, he went to his side and carefully observed his face.
The company’s main goal is to provide a good solution to the problem.
When Song Chuzhao sat down beside him, Gu Fengjian asked, “You guys are so troubled every month?”
“Yes. Some people are in so much pain that they can’t even stand up their backs, but they still have to work in the cold water and take care of the home, both inside and outside. In order to save firewood and candle oil, they seldom use hot water in winter, and they do everything in the dark.” Song Chuzhao sneered, “So, there are always people who think that women are pretentious. I really want to ask those men to experience it once. Let’s see if it’s harder for them to make a living outside, or if it’s harder for them to handle the heavy household chores with a crippled body.”
Gu Fengjian looked grave and said, “So serious?”
He finished shaking off his head, thinking that he was probably crazy to discuss such things with Song Chuzhao.
Song Chuzhao laughed: “Naturally, I’m not talking about you, Gu Wulang. I understand that you, Fifth Lang, are the most understanding of people.”
Gu Fengjian was not happy to be praised, and remained sickly: “I am not.”
Song Chuzhao: “And that, I want to tell you something.”
Gu Fengjian seemed to have no intention to say: “Nothing you will not come to me.”
Song Chuzhao immediately voted: “Nothing I will come to you! But recently it is not very convenient, your home and my home are watching closely.”
The corners of Gu Fengjian’s lips hooked down if nothing else: “Say it.”
Song Chuzhao asked, “It’s that Laominang Wen wine banquet. Do you know? Are you going to go?”
Gu Fengjian: “Go ahead. Your first time back to the capital this year, do not go, appear to be afraid of who.”
Song Chuzhao hesitantly asked, “So I’m going too?”
Gu Fengjian’s tone cooled and he squinted at her, “Are you going to let me go alone?”
Song Chuzhao said, “I’ll go, I’ll go! If someone is bullying you, I will help you watch. I’m just worried that people will see what’s going on, after all, I don’t know how to write poetry. What can I do if someone tests me?”
He said, “When the banquet is ready, it will be close to the Mid-Autumn Festival, and you will be asked to write some poems related to the theme of flowers, snow and moon, and drink two glasses of wine. You should memorize a few more poems, and when someone asks you about something at the poetry meeting, you can recite it as a flash of light.”
Song Chuzhao said in amazement, “This is still possible?”
“Naturally, you can do that.” Gu Fengjian said, “Otherwise, do you think there are really so many talented people in this world who can recite their poems? There are also people who have specially asked their staff to write for them and then go up and recite. It is different from martial arts, it is difficult to test the depth of a rough test.”
Song Chuzhao has spent some time with Fan Chongqing in the past two days, and his skill in slicking up the horses has increased dramatically. You must not be with them!”
Gu Feng Jian: “There will be a lot of young talents going there, people want a chance to show, will not deliberately come to trouble you, but let you make a big splash. At most, the nobleman is familiar with you, pointing out your name and asking you to write a poem to warm up the scene.”
“Then I’m relieved.” Song Chuzhao breathed a sigh of relief and boasted with a good eye, “It’s also thanks to Gu Wulang’s reputation for talent that saved me most of the trouble.”
Gu Fengjian’s upper body straightened up a bit and his tone seemed casual: “It’s okay. I have a collection of poems in my study, so you can pick a few to recite.”
Song Chuzhao uttered the sentiment that he had heard countless times and was already quite smooth: “Worthy of being Wulang!”
Gu Wulang gave her a thoughtful glance, seeming to think she was a bit strange, and then nodded his head in a very flattering manner.
The two of them sat in silence against the candle flame.
Song Chuzhao suddenly realized that the original bragging was followed by emptiness, making her now speechless.
She could only turn her head sideways and look politely at Gu Fengjian.
The dark yellow light shone on Gu Fengjian’s face, deflating his silhouette with a softness. He sat lazily in his chair, his gaze was written in a careless manner.
Gu Fengjian’s hand has been outside, the knuckles are frozen a little red. Song Chuzhao saw that he had to use his palms to warm his fingers from time to time, so he knew he was still afraid of the cold.
She went and drew a heavy blanket to keep Gu Fengjian warm and covered his legs.
Gu Fengjian pulled the blanket upwards and smiled with her.
So, Song Chuzhao finally had something to say again. She painstakingly advised: “Gu Wulang, you need to go to bed early. I always see you staying up late every time I come, is the book that good?”
Gu Fengjian reached out and touched the book on the table, “It’s good. And there’s nothing else to do. Not as interesting as Huang Tao.”
Song Chuzhao said blankly, “Who is Huang Tao? Your new friend? But I haven’t seen you go out to meet anyone?”
Gu Fengjian looked at the name on the cover, covered the back of the book to the back, nodded calmly and said, “Well. Meeting friends with literature.”
Song Chuzhao laughed, “That’s too good!”
Song Chuzhao spoke a little louder when she suddenly heard a slight rattling outside. She was startled and hurriedly hid under the table.
After waiting for a while, the sound outside stopped again.
She couldn’t figure out what it meant, but it couldn’t be good anyway.
When Song Chuzhao was ready to leave, Gu Fengjian spoke again: “There is one more thing, I have to ask you first. If someone is deliberately making things difficult for you …… accurately said to make things difficult for me. I should pretend to be less skilled than others, or sloppily return them a few words?”
Song Chuzhao did not even think about it and said, “Naturally, it is to scold back!”
Gu Fengjian: “Aren’t you afraid that people will get suspicious?”
Song Chuzhao said, “What is there to be suspicious about? They haven’t seen me write poetry, so how do they know I can’t do it? Even if it’s exposed later, just think of it as something you taught me. Since there are so many fakers at the banquet, add me to the list.”
Gu Fengjian also thought it was okay, so he gave a “hmm”.
Song Chuzhao quietly slipped towards the window: “I’ll go first. I’ll pick you up on the day of the wine banquet.”
The people of the Gu Mansion don’t seem to care much about the wine banquet, and since Fan Chongqing mentioned it once that day, no one cares anymore. Song Chuzhao took the time to memorize several of Gu Fengjian’s poems, as well as two of the long essays he had randomly recorded elsewhere. The usual head that does not like to read books, but after having a clear task, but a lot of exuberance. But she was still apprehensive here inside. After all, she is such an honest person who has not taken such a crooked path.
After two days, Gu Silang brought the invitation over and casually threw it to her, knocking back her heart which thought the matter was broken.
The first time I’ve ever seen a woman in the world, I’ve seen a woman in the world.
It is said that this is the first time that Gu Wulang has received a gift from someone his own age, and Mrs. Gu was so excited that she put them all in the treasury and stored them separately.
Song Chuzhao actually wanted to have a chat with Ji Yutang, after all, Fan Chongqing said that at this banquet, the one who would make the most trouble was Ji Yutang and the group of people he was friends with. If he could reach a consensus with the other side, Song Chuzhao would not have to worry about anyone making things difficult for himself at the banquet.
Unfortunately, Ji’s father felt that he was acting too high-profile, which led to such a disaster today, and after he became angry, he was locked up in his house and told to meditate on his past and not to go out until the banquet.
Song Chuzhao thus ushered in the day when the banquet began.
The banquet was scheduled for the evening. When it was still gray light, Fan Chongqing already carried a lamp and came to the Gu Mansion to pick up people as promised.
Song Chuzhao thought that Fan Chongqing’s so-called peer was really just a simple peer. The result is that on the day of departure, he brought a group of brothers, Gu Silang also shouted a group of brothers, two teams of people arranged neatly, standing at the entrance of Gu House, waiting for Song Chuzhao to go out together in high spirits.
They are all young sons and daughters of prominent officials and noblemen, and they are deliberately dressed in some gorgeous clothes for this banquet. The color is chosen in favor of dark, the belt and hair crown is set with gold and jade, hands and then carry a few exquisite workmanship fancy paper lamp, a glance will know that the identity is extraordinary.
The two groups of people a literary and a martial arts, very different temperament, are full of vigor, coupled with outstanding appearance, extremely eye-catching.
What a group of dazzling young men!
Song Chuzhao stood silently at the door for a while, feeling the burning gaze from the onlookers, and hated to leave alone. However, Fan Chongqing didn’t give her the opportunity to do so, and as soon as he saw her, he came up to her with a smile and said, “Wu Lang, you’ve finally come out! Are you going to dress up like this today?”
Song Chuzhao was now wearing her usual white moon shirt. She didn’t like wearing jade ornaments because it was inconvenient for her to move around, so she didn’t wear it this time either.
There is nothing wrong with looking ordinary, but when compared with these people, it looks too plain and not enough to have the air of money.
She originally wanted to keep a low profile and preferably disappear into the crowd, but what she didn’t consider was that those who went to the party were not part of the “crowd” at all. Instead, she “stood out”.
Gu Silang followed from behind and laughed boldly: “My fifth brother is just going to go through the motions, what’s the point of dressing up like that? Besides, even if he is wearing the most simple cloths, it will not affect his talent. Who would dare to ignore him?”
“That’s true.” Fan Chongqing once again said with admiration, “Wulang is really indifferent to fame and fortune and does not care about such vanity!”
Song Chuzhao: “……” That’s not true either.
She was in a hurry to leave, so she gestured, “Let’s go.”
“Good!” Fan Chongqing was strong, and in his hand he was picking an animal-shaped copper chandelier. When he flung it in his hand, the lamp swayed rapidly and the flame followed it with a jump. He said excitedly, “We’re going to pick up Song Sanniang!”
Song Chuzhao: “……?” Gu Fengjian was afraid not to mistake her for a fool.
Song Chuzhao struggled and hesitated a bit, but she really couldn’t let Gu Fengjian go to the banquet alone, so she tramped around in her heart, but her feet still flew to the He Mansion.
The first thing you need to do is to get the news from the steward, and Gu Fengjian came out quickly with his coat on, along with Master He and Lady He.
The three people looked at the entrance of this vast procession of nearly 20 people, all together were shocked, a time unable to speak.
It’s a good thing that Fan Chongqing and other juniors were very polite and kept giggling, so that the atmosphere didn’t become awkward.
Gu Fengjian’s eyes swept around the crowd, very confused.
He used to be completely unfamiliar with Fan Chongqing, and most of these high officials’ children also have their own arrogance, especially Fan Chongqing, who does not obey anyone, and will not take the initiative to interact with him. How come his friendship circle has expanded so widely after a period of time?
The actual fact is that you can be able to get a good deal on your own, and you’ll be able to get a good deal on your own.
The first thing you need to do is to get a good idea of what you’re looking for.
The one who came was Ji Yutang, so it was just as if it was for thanks. The two of them have just fought, haven’t they? The two of them are the same as each other.
Gu Fengjian shook his head and raised his eyebrows at Song Chuzhao to express his confusion. Song Chuzhao had too much trivial information in his head and failed to understand his deeper meaning, so he also raised his eyebrows in response.
Gu Fengjian was even more confused.
When Chun Dong saw the two of them squeezing their eyebrows, he hooked his lips to reveal a smile that could break the world.
Master He touched his forehead and walked up with a thoughtful face, circling Song Chuzhao twice.
Song Chuzhao was shivering from her grandfather’s stare, but still pretended to be calm and turned to face him, smiling lightly at him in greeting.
Master He pointed at Fan Chongqing and the others and asked, “The people you shouted at?”
Song Chuzhao thought about the wording, “To be honest, they are actually …… uninvited people!
Fan Chongqing beside her was one step faster, patting his chest and assuring, “Old General He don’t worry, today so many of us took Sanniang out, we will keep an eye on her and never let her be bullied!”
The brothers next to him followed to show their loyalty.
“If Sanniang is a member of the He family, then she is also our sister. Don’t worry, we will definitely take care of her.”
“With so many of us going together, I don’t think anyone would dare to look for trouble on Third Maiden.”
“After today’s banquet is over, we will send Third Maiden back in peace and quiet.”
Song Chuzhao’s ears were buzzing from their noise and she couldn’t hold her breath. She felt that Gu Wulang was about to lose his reputation in this life.
Although Gu Fengjian’s expression was calm, there was the same messy look in his eyes. He has been looking at Song Chuzhao, and more and more forceful, Song Chuzhao heart vainly dare not look directly.
This drama has not yet passed, who knows that Master He has been tense face suddenly opened a smile, in the middle of a full-bodied drink: “Good!
He slapped his palm on Song Chuzhao’s shoulder, causing Song Chuzhao’s entire body to tremble.
“Have a heart, ah Gu family fifth son, Zhaozhao really did not misjudge you.” Master He laughed, “You take it with you, remember to come back early.”
Mrs. He was also holding back her laughter from the top of the steps.
Master He said, “When Sanniang returns to the capital, there are still many things she is not used to. Originally I wanted to send her there myself, but now it seems that I don’t have to. With you around, you can help to guide her. But you remember, when things are calm, tonight’s wine banquet, definitely not a place to make trouble. If you are unhappy, send Sanniang back first.”
Song Chuzhao bowed and answered, “Yes. Duke He.”
Master He turned back and waved his hand at Gu Fengjian: “You young people, go now.”
Gu Fengjian slowly stepped down, and Fan Chongqing and the others consciously made way for him and the two of them to walk in the middle, and giggled and clustered behind them.
Song Chuzhao felt even more embarrassed.
Gu Fengjian saw her muscles stiffen and was simply at a loss for words. He lowered his head again, saw the paper lamp in her hand, and asked, “Don’t I have one?”
Song Chuzhao hands of this light, who mention all convenient, busy handed over and said, “You like? I’ll give you mine.”
Gu Fengjian obediently took it over.
Fan Chongqing and others saw the situation in the back of the blind coaxing, a strange sound. Song Chuzhao turned around and gave a fierce glare, and the group of monkey children hurriedly closed their voices and whispered to each other secretly.
The crowd gradually moved in the direction of the garden.
Gu Fengjian has always been calm, seemingly unaffected by the group of people behind. The lamp in his hand also seems to be very interested, hanging in the middle of the two, from time to time to look a little.
Song Chuzhao leaned over and asked in a whisper, “You’re not angry, are you?”
“Hmm?” Gu Fengjian, “Why do you always think I will get angry?”
Song Chuzhao thought, can be angry in many places, right? For example, a serious person should think that she is simply “fooling around”.
Gu Fengjian went on to say, “It’s like always feeling like I’m being bullied.”
Song Chuzhao: “Isn’t it?”
Gu Fengjian: “You really think so?”
Song Chuzhao said in shock: “You don’t notice it yourself?”
Gu Fengjian pondered for a moment and smiled if nothing else: “So you let them come here to pick her up with all the fuss?”
Song Chuzhao glanced back at the youngsters, who sensed the line of sight and kindly gave her a bright smile. Those rows of snow-white teeth became weird and eerie in the night candlelight illumination.
…… her heart was in denial.
At that moment, she heard Gu Fengjian say again, “Next time there is no need to be like this. There are too many people.”
Song Chuzhao nodded: “I’ll remember next time!”
She waited and found that Gu Fengjian didn’t say anything else about it, so she was relieved.
The crowd joked and laughed, and before long, they arrived at the garden where the banquet was held today.
A team of well-equipped Jinwu guards was guarding the entrance, carefully verifying the identity of the people passing through.
The general reminded the crowd that they were not allowed to bring weapons or sharp objects inside. The crowd stood still and consciously accepted their body searches.
Gu Silang put his elbow on Song Chuzhao and gestured, “Look over there.”
Song Chuzhao followed the trend and found that Fu Changjun was also there. He was originally sitting at a table inside, but at this time, he found them and was already walking towards this side.
As a rule, for such a banquet, it is far from necessary for Fu Changjun to show up. He will appear, I do not know whether he was commissioned by General He, or there will be a noble person to visit this night, in advance to take charge of the line.
Seeing the other party coming straight this way, Gu Silang sighed: “It’s really not easy to marry a girl from the He family. Fifth brother, you seek your own luck.”
The He family’s girl said, “It’s so hard for her.
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