Chapter 230 Question of the Soul
It is easy to ask for Lianchengbi, but it is rare to be a good housekeeper.
Gu Qing looked at Butler Xu with appreciation. It turns out that the older he gets, the more refined he is, and his eyesight is so good that he is so eloquent.
Seeing that Zhang Huaiyu was ashamed of shame, Gu Qing coughed twice and said with a stern face: "Butler Xu, don't scream. I am still nameless and unfamiliar with her. Don't ruin the reputation of the girl..."
Butler Xu smiled awkwardly.
Zhang Huaiyu breathed a little relieved, and looked at Gu Qing with a hint of gratitude, thanking him for helping him.
Unexpectedly, Gu Qing added: "...In two months, I call Mrs. Marquis Marquis, it's probably almost the same as you. Butler Xu, it's too early to call me."
Mr. Xu suddenly smiled so that the old folds on his face were blooming like chrysanthemums, and he nodded repeatedly, "It's not important to call him early. A heroic young man like the Marquis, who is very favored by a talented man, has been very much in his heart."
Gu Qing was very happy and patted Butler Xu on the shoulder and said, "The Butler is so good at chatting. Go back to the account and pay two cents of money. I will reward you."
Butler Xu was so happy that he smiled and thanked him repeatedly.
Zhang Huaiyu's silver teeth were broken. If it weren't for Gu Qing's servants and personal guards, he would have been unable to resist his majesty, Gu Qing would probably have been level 3 disabled at this moment.
Fortunately, Gu Qing is not the kind of person who makes bad jokes. He knew that the reputation of women in this era was very important, so he would be too much if he continued to joke, so he stopped talking decisively.
The personal guards and subordinates lined up in front of Gu's house and saluted together.
Zhang Huaiyu looked up at the plaque with black background and gold letters on the lintel of Gu Mansion, and wrote "Qingcheng County Marquis' Mansion". Zhang Huaiyu sighed with emotion: "How long has it been since he was actually named a marquis..."
Turning his head and staring at him, Zhang Huaiyu whispered: "Others only see you have a good career, but they probably haven't thought about how hard and difficult you have been along the way."
Gu Qing felt warm in his heart and smiled and said, "No matter how dangerous it is, you are by my side and share good fortune with me. This is more important than promotion and title."
Zhang Huaiyu showed a sweet smile and immediately replied to her calm expression.
Gu Qing led her into the mansion and took her to visit her house from beginning to end.
Gu Qing's house looked a little small, but Zhang Huaiyu didn't mind at all. After looking around in the inside and outside of the mansion with great interest, he showed a look of satisfaction on his face.
After retreating Han Jie and Butler Xu, Gu Qing and others walked to the stone bench in the backyard garden to sit down.
Zhang Huaiyu sorted out his slightly confused hair and said, "I have heard about you in Chang'an. In order to save the emperor, you are injured in a forest fire?"
Gu Qing shook his head: "You know my ability. All that can hurt me is fate... Hey, this sentence is wonderful, please write it down with a note!"
Zhang Huaiyu gave him a blank look and said, "It's getting less and less true... I feel like you have changed a lot."
Gu Qing couldn't help but feel a little panic in his heart.
The most fearful thing about life is that you are asking your friends if you are busy recently, the police ask you what your relationship is with the woman you are having sex, what is her name, and the third is that your lover says you have changed.
"I haven't changed! I still have a innocent heart." Gu Qing said firmly.
Zhang Huaiyu smiled: "What are you nervous? I mean, you have become cheerful than before, and the smile on your face is much more real than before. Actually... I like you more now."
Having not seen each other for half a year, Gu Qing felt that his emotional intelligence was much higher than before, and he looked at her affectionately and said, "No, you should say, 'I like every look of you'..."
Zhang Huaiyu's face turned blue, and her mouth opened and closed again, as if... wanted to vomit?
Gu Qing was very dissatisfied with her reaction. What does it mean? Can't the earthy love words be laid out properly? It was obviously like the last time the petals were waving and flying.
He was hesitating whether to move a box of silver cakes to the warehouse as a token of love to remedy it. Zhang Huaiyu shook his head and sighed: "Gu Qing, speak well, don't ruin the atmosphere. I haven't seen you for so long, I have a lot to say to you, you...are normal."
"You say, I'll listen."
Zhang Huaiyu thought for a while and said, "After my father came to Chang'an, the Second Zu Weng talked about you, but he seemed quite cold to you. Today you contradicted... After that 'mother', he must be even more dissatisfied with you. You should not go to the Second Zu Weng's mansion recently, so as not to conflict with them."
Speaking of the "mother", Zhang Huaiyu's tone was a little sarcastic.
Gu Qing thought for a while and said, "No, I still have to formally propose marriage to them. How can I avoid it?"
Zhang Huaiyu's pretty face turned red, and she turned her head and said, "What are you talking about? You should live your life first. I will still have to go back to Shiqiao Village in a few days. There are two children in the village school that seem to be very talented in studying. After the teacher taught him some days, the two children have understood and learned from each other. I plan to focus on cultivating them and let them take the scientific test in a few years. If they can stand out, they will definitely be your help in the future."
Gu Qing said, "Don't change the topic. I plan to propose marriage to your father. Do you have any objections?"
Zhang Huaiyu blushed and said, "If they are dissatisfied with you, do you think there is hope for a marriage proposal? Gu Qing, I... don't need my father's consent if I want to marry. Even if he kicks me out of the Zhang family now, I don't want to give up. It doesn't matter whether I propose marriage or not."
Gu Qing shook his head: "It's very important. I don't want you to leave regrets in the future. Without the fate of your parents and the words of the matchmaker, you can't be justified in front of outsiders. If you have a bad reputation for your whole life, I will ruin your reputation."
Zhang Huaiyu lowered her head and was silent for a long time. After sniffing, she smiled and said, "You are the person who cares most about me except Huaijin. Gu Qing, I suddenly felt so glad that I ran away from home resolutely, and even more glad that I went to Shuzhou and met you..."
Gu Qing suddenly felt a sense of crisis in his heart. Why did her love words say even smoother than me? Moreover, this love words seemed to be mixed with something wrong... Why did Zhang Huaijin come out?
So, I can’t compare to Zhang Huaijin’s care about her?
"Zhang Huaijin and I fell into the water, who will you save first?" Gu Qing suddenly asked the soul that made countless people call for the sky and the earth to hit the wall with their heads in his previous life.
Zhang Huaiyu was indeed stunned. This question... was simply heartbreaking.
"First, save you first...?" Zhang Huaiyu said hesitantly: "Huaijin seems to be able to swim in the water."
Then Zhang Huaiyu suddenly realized something was wrong and said, "Slowly, why did you fall into the water with Huaijin?"
Gu Qing was silent.
This is another soul question. Unexpectedly, Zhang Huaiyu, an ancient woman, learned from her own knowledge. Okay, she has fallen into a pit.
"It's just a mistake. I'm a mistaken boy. She's a mistaken girl. She often walks by the river. There's no way to go into the water. It's normal to operate." Gu Qing said without changing his face.
Zhang Huaiyu glanced at him, his eyes were very sharp and full of domineering spirit.
Gu Qing continued to ask unwillingly: "Your father and I fell into the water, who will you save first?"
"Save you first, my father will also swim." Zhang Huaiyu's answer this time was clear.
The answer made Gu Qing not very satisfied because it was not sweet and seemed like a useless burden.
Zhang Huaiyu said with a smile on his lips: "The questions you ask are all strange. What are you thinking about on weekdays?"
Gu Qing said with a straight face: "Mo Gao is too happy, the question is not over yet. Why don't you ask me? For example, if you and your sister fall into the cessation pit, who will I save first?"
Zhang Huaiyu's expression changed and she said with a blue face: "Why did you fall into the water, but Huaijin and I fall into the cesspool? Such a disgusting question, do you want to die?"
"For example, can't you afford to play?"
Zhang Huaiyu took a deep breath and said, "Okay, Huaijin and I fell into... and fell into the cesspool. Who do you save first?"
Gu Qing laughed: "I chose to be widowed and sister-in-law, and I took it out of the cesspool and couldn't even take it even if I washed it."
After saying that, Gu Qing immediately hugged his head with both hands and endured the storm-like punches and kicks.
It hurts and is happy, so happy, and won a game.
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At noon the next day, Gu Qing stretched out and got up, yawned and washed up under the maid's service. He was about to go out to find Zhang Huaiyu to visit Dongshi, when Hao Donglai and Shi Daxing came.
The three of them were chatting in the yard. Hao Donglai carefully mentioned that yesterday evening, someone in Sanjia Silk and Satin Village in Dongcheng City caused trouble, which caused countless passers-by to watch and cheer. The owner of the Sanjia Silk and Satin Village was the Zhang family.
Gu Qing was stunned: "Which Zhang family?"
"The Minister of the Honglu Temple is the Zhang family who is a relative of the Marquis. However, I heard that it has nothing to do with the branch of the Honglu Temple. The owner of the Sanjia Silk Village was actually a business of the wise minister Zhang Jiuling, who was the wise minister of the past. Well, the owner is now the father of Miss Zhang Huaiyu..."
Gu Qing frowned: "Which family belongs to Zhang Zheng?"
Hao Donglai explained: "I have received the blessing of the prosperous times. Nowadays, the powerful and officials of the Tang Dynasty are engaged in business, from princes and dukes to county magistrates and magistrates, and most of the people who have enough money in their families participated in business. Although the prime minister Zhang Jiuling was famous at that time, the Zhang family had a huge branch, and naturally had industries in the family. After the wise minister passed away, the master was taken over by Zhang Jiuling's only son..."
Gu Qing suddenly realized that he didn't know why Zhang Zheng and his wife came to Chang'an suddenly. It was neither a year nor a festival, nor a report on their jobs nor a visit to relatives. I'm afraid that this incident in Dongshi was the main reason for their return to Chang'an.
It turned out that something happened to the family's property, and the silk shop was rioted for a long time. Obviously, Zhang Zheng couldn't solve the problem even though he went back to Chang'an in person, but instead broke out.
Gu Qing asked, "Did those three silk and satin shops offend anyone?"
Hao Donglai said in embarrassment: "This... the villain is not very clear. Before the Marquis' orders, the villain dares not inquire about these irrelevant things privately."
Gu Qing nodded and said, "You have gained a firm foothold in Dongshi now. Let's go and inquire today. After all, it's the Huaiyu family's business."
Hao Donglai said carefully: "Mr. Marquis, Rong Xiaoren asked more, is our future Marquis Miss Zhang Huaiyu or the Miss Zhang Huaijin who often comes to the mansion?"
Gu Qing asked back: "Who do you think is suitable for being the Marquis's wife?"
Hao Donglai laughed dryly, looked around sneakily, and said softly: "The villain thinks that Miss Zhang Huaiyu is majestic, dignified, and kind, and has the style of a mistress. She is the good match of the Marquis... However, the Marquis is already an adult man, and adult men never make choices. The fact that sisters serve one husband together is common in my Tang Dynasty. It is not surprising that the Marquis might as well think about it."
Gu Qing only felt a warm surging in his nose.
Chapter completed!