While the three of them were eating, Ran Fang asked someone to bring Xiang Jin over.
Since entering the Commander's Mansion, even though Ran Fang told her that she could walk around as she pleased, she still locked herself in her room and never wanted to go out.
Therefore, when Ran Fang was in the mansion, he would usually ask someone to bring Xiang Jin out and have dinner with him.
Otherwise, eating by yourself would be a bit lonely. Having someone by your side makes you feel more comfortable while eating.
Although Xiang Jin was a little reluctant at first, after all, in this era, men and women eat at different tables.
But due to Ran Fang's face, she couldn't decide, and there were only two of them, so it had to be somewhat acceptable.
But when she came today and saw two people beside Ran Fang, she stood there not knowing how to react.
The first time he saw Xiang Jin, he saw a woman next to Ran Fang. Gu Siyuan glanced at Ran Fang meaningfully, then stood up and saluted Xiang Jin.
"Meet Madam."
Upon hearing this, Chun Yuxian also quickly stood up and saluted Xiang Jin.
Xiang Jin, who was frightened by their actions, suddenly turned red.
She had been getting along with Ran Fang for some time. Although she didn't feel that she was imprisoned, she never thought that one day she would be able to have a relationship with Ran Fang.
Now that someone suddenly said that, she looked at Ran Fang with some affection in her eyes.
He stood there for a moment, not knowing how to react.
Ran Fang didn't think it was anything, Xiang Jin's identity was hard to explain now.
Although he didn't care about other people's opinions, Xiang Jin was a woman after all, and it was always bad to face those rumors.
Therefore, he did not explain Xiang Jin's identity, but said lightly: "Okay, let's all sit down and eat."
After speaking to Gu Siyuan, he looked at Xiang Jin and said, "Sit down too, they are all my friends, it doesn't matter."
Although Ran Fang didn't think anything was wrong, everyone else present felt that this matter was somewhat inappropriate.
Seeing this, Xiang Jin saluted them, lowered his head and said warmly: "Sir, this is unreasonable."
Ran just remembered that in ancient times, men and women had different seats and did not eat together at the age of seven.
"Okay, then you can go back to the house and eat."
"Here."
After Xiang Jin left, Gu Siyuan looked at Ran Fang and blinked deliberately.
"Sir, with such a beauty in your house, why don't you have a banquet?"
"I wonder which family she is from?"
"I've been in the city for so long and I haven't seen it before."
Although there was a hint of ridicule in Gu Siyuan's words, it could be seen that he was sincerely optimistic about this matter and thought it was a good thing to have someone around Ran Fang.
So Ran Fang just smiled without explaining the matter or blaming him.
This incident passed during their conversation, and no one noticed it. When Xiang Jin left, he couldn't help but look back at Ran Fang.
It was obvious that Gu Siyuan's words just now fell into her heart.
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After Zheng Guo returned to the mansion to investigate, there was no news. He really didn't know who gave him the chair and table.
For two whole days, between writing the contents of the library and drawings, he also had to find a way to find the owner of the chair. He was also very busy.
As a result, he didn't know who this person was in the end. In the end, he could only tell the housekeeper to find out the matter. If there were no clues in the end, he would return it to Liuguang Pavilion.
But the most important thing now is to report to His Majesty about the library. He entrusted the matter to his butler and prepared to enter the palace wearing official uniform.
Just when he walked to the door, Di Gu, the shopkeeper of Liuguang Pavilion, came to the door.
He had been to Liuguang Pavilion before, so Pang Zhi, the steward of Zheng Guofu, also knew him.
Thinking of his master's instructions, he welcomed the person into the house without thinking, thinking that he might be able to find out from Di Gu who gave the chair.
He took the initiative to introduce to Zheng Guo: "Sir, this is Shopkeeper Di of Liuguang Pavilion."
Di Gu stepped forward and saluted Zheng Guo: "I have met Mr. Zheng."
"Seeing as Mr. Zheng is preparing to leave, am I here at the wrong time?"
Hearing Di Gu's identity, Zheng Guo thought like Pang Zhi, thinking that he could know the truth from his mouth.
"No need to rush."
"Just in time, I also have something to ask Shopkeeper Di, let's go in and talk."
It is not easy for people to know about corruption.
Di Gu nodded and followed Zheng Guo towards the depths of the house.
He was still thinking in his mind that Zheng Guo was indeed a very particular person as rumored, but it was just a matter of accounts, so he actually treated him as a guest of honor.
The three of them came to the front hall with different thoughts. After Zheng Guo sat down, Di Gu also sat on a chair nearby.
He looked at Zheng Guo with a smile and took the initiative to ask: "I wonder if Mr. Zheng finds this chair comfortable these days?"
Since he mentioned the chair first, Zheng Guo thought he might as well ask.
So without thinking, he said: "The things made by the commander are naturally very good."
"Who in this city would not give a word of praise?"
In this way, the smile on Di Gu's face became even bigger.
He stood up, placed the account book in his hand in front of Zheng Guo, found several printed bills from the account book, and placed them neatly on the table.
In the confused eyes of Zheng Guo and Pang Zhi, they slowly said: "Since Mr. Zheng is satisfied, then I am relieved."
"Liuguang Pavilion sent Master Zheng twelve chairs and five tables, totaling ten gold."
"I don't know, sir, could you please hand over the money?"
"What?!" Zheng Guo was stunned. He looked at Di Gu in disbelief, not only because of the price, but also because this thing actually costs money!
He stood up directly and looked at Di Gu speechless for a while.
Looking at his expression, Di Gu thought the price was a bit high.
He picked up the bill and handed it to Zheng Guo. Although he felt that Zheng Guo was not the kind of person who would default on his debt, he explained again: "Sir, you see, this is the price set by the commander."
"Two chairs are worth one gold, and a table is also worth one gold. The total attack is eleven gold."
"Since you have a good relationship with the commander, I will charge you ten gold."
Hearing the words "Commander" again, Zheng Guo seemed to react. He took the note in Di Gu's hand and looked at it a few times.
"I don't remember buying it. Why did Liuguang Pavilion send it to me?"
In fact, he really wanted to say that this was forced buying and selling.
It's just because of Ran Fang that it's hard to say this.
When I heard this, it meant that I was not prepared to give money.
The expression on Di Gu's face was not as good as before, but since the other party was a customer and an official, he recounted the conversation between Gu Siyuan and Pang Zhi in Liuguang Pavilion again.
Finally, he added: "When your housekeeper said I wanted it, I thought it was your order, so I immediately asked someone to send it over."
"I heard from my people that you were also there when the things were delivered, and your signature is still here."
As he spoke, he pointed to the signature under the bill.
Looking at his signature, Zheng Guo felt miserable.
If he knew he had to spend his own money to buy it, he would never accept it.
I turned around and glared at Pang Zhi a few times, but it was really hard to say no, so I had to let Guan withdraw the money from the treasury.
After receiving the money, Di Gu seemed to suddenly remember and asked, "Just now, Master said that he wanted to ask me something. What was it?"
