The days in the twelfth lunar month passed quickly. After drinking Laba porridge, Gu Jingzhi felt that his body and bones were almost nourished, so he took Ping An, Gu Hu and others up to Zhuangzi. Along with them was Cai Lian, who was disguised as a man. Cai Wei had to follow him. Yeah, without her by my side at night, I can't sleep well.
Early in the morning on the ninth day of the twelfth lunar month, two carriages were parked at the door of Tingxuexuan. One was exquisite and luxurious, and it was the second master's car. Gu Jingzhi had just caught a cold in the ice water and was worried about his safety. The second master was riding a horse in the winter, so he specifically asked the driver to light the charcoal basin early to keep the car warm.
An ordinary carriage is loaded with goods. Although Gu Jingzhi was staying in Zhuangzi for a short time, he packed four boxes with a change of clothes and common utensils. Plus Ping An and others, the car was fully loaded.
Gu Jingzhi got in the car first, and Ping An became a little anxious. He knocked on the door of Xi'er's room and said, "Caiwei, Wu Chao, don't wait any longer. Hurry up."
"Hey! It'll be ready soon!" The door opened. Caiwei was wearing a green vest, a green skirt, and a pink shirt with a pattern embroidered on the green side seams. She was brightly dressed and urged crisply, "Cailian, you He looks very handsome in this outfit. Come on, the second master will be angry soon."
Cai Lian appeared squirmingly, wearing a green uniform, with her hair tied in a bun on top of her head and tied tightly with a strip of blue silver-embellished cloth. Her skirt and cuffs were embroidered with a grass pattern, and her waist was tied with a A black silver silk belt with the word "longevity" embroidered on it.
"Remember Cai Lian, your name is Wu Chao in Zhuangzi, and you bought it from outside. If you want to leak the truth, I'll give you 20 bucks and sell it out." Ping An reminded him, adding threats and intimidation. Several people surnamed Gu got together and asked the lotus pickers to dress up as men and send them to Zhuangzi to be Gu Chuancheng's apprentice.
Gu Jingzhi arranged for the two Cai to ride in a carriage with him. The interior of the carriage was very spacious and covered with a large wool carpet. Tea sets were placed on a small table made of carved yellow pear wood. There were tea leaves, preserved fruits and cakes in the cupboards on both sides. Water was boiling on the stove. When Caiwei saw the water boiling, she took the kettle and brewed a cup of tea for the second master.
I have been serving Gu Jingzhi for four or five days. I have carefully considered his preferences and brewed the tea just right. The second master took a sip of tea, pointed to the preserved fruit cake cabinet, and asked the two of them to eat some.
I was very reserved in picking lotus, but I was really hungry. The second master looked a little kind, so he ate boldly. Of the two boxes of cakes, Caiwei only ate two, and the rest went into Cai Lian's stomach. She kept smashing them in her mouth, but she still wasn't satisfied. Gu Jingzhi was reading the book, and when he saw it out of the corner of his eye, he couldn't help but smile. This sister-in-law is a match for her eldest brother Jing Chao. They are both big-bellied people who can eat. Each of them can hold up four or five ordinary people. In his last life, Gu Jingchao was almost on his way to exile. Being starved to death, it seemed that I had to stock up on more food.
After thinking for a while, where could the bamboo tube that maid Caiwei drank from last time be placed? Can I put something in there? Thinking about it in his heart, his eyes unconsciously stopped on Caiwei's body.
There was only such a large space in the car. Caiwei ate a piece of Ruyi cake and a peach cake. She took out an embroidered handkerchief and wiped her mouth. Sensing Gu Jingzhi's gaze, she raised her head and rolled her eyes.
"snort!"
Damn it! There is really no human rights in the evil old society. Caiwei cursed and put on a smile, "Second Master, are you still thirsty? Can I make you another cup of tea?"
Gu Jingzhi let out a dissatisfied "hum". Seeing the little girl admitting her mistake, her attitude was not bad, so he magnanimously stopped pursuing it. He waved his hand and closed his eyes to relax for a while.
Zhuangzi, where the Gu family lives in the south of the city, is located fifteen or sixteen miles south of the capital. It is backed by mountains and has fertile land. It has been built for decades. Because there were often banditry in the early years, it was built like a castle, with small turrets built at the four corners of the courtyard wall. To keep an eye on and protect the safety of the hospital.
When the servants on guard saw Ping An, Gu Hu and others coming on a tall horse, they knew that the person sitting in the carriage was Gu Jingzhi, the second master, the most beloved grandson of the old marquis, and hurriedly opened the second door.
The carriage and horses ran all the way to the main courtyard without stopping. The old woman opened the door and welcomed the group in. The old Marquis lived in the main room. In ancient times, the east was the most respected place. Gu Jingzhi naturally lived in the east wing. Gu Hu and the others Live in the west wing.
"Put Caiwei's things in my room!" As soon as Gu Jingzhi finished speaking, except Ping An, everyone else was there.
They all looked up and looked over with disbelief on their faces.
Ping An scolded: "Mrs. Wang, you guys, hurry up! Move all the things over and freeze the master. Do you want me to let you wait?"
The family rules of the Gu family of Zhongyong Hou are very strict. Recently, due to the incident of the second master falling into an ice cave, several families were excommunicated. Several women were drinking and playing cards, and the whole family was driven to Zhuangzi, the most miserable place. Mrs. Fan was killed with a stick, and her whole family was sold. The second master's servant Pingshun had grown up with his master. If he caused his master to fall into the water, his own death would not be counted. The old marquis was not relieved, so the whole family sold them. I heard that the men were sold to the mines, and the women, no matter how big or small, were sold. If it is sold to a private house, the whole family is finished.
Mrs. Wang and others also heard about it in Zhuangzi. As soon as Ping An drank, she was so horrified that she didn't dare to look at it anymore. She hurriedly moved the second master's box and Caiwei's baggage into the house.
Cai Lian pulled Cai Wei's sleeves, her eyes red again, "Cai Wei, I don't want to be separated from you."
The old aunt sighed. When she was in the Zhongyong Hou Mansion in the capital, after working the night, she had a lot of time to go back to the house to catch up on her sleep during the day. The two of them could still chat and make love. Gu Jingzhi's attitude today is probably No more.
He sided to avoid Cai Lian's hand and winked at her, "Wu Chao, there are differences between men and women. You have to live with brother Gu Hu. Brother Ping An will make the arrangements."
Caiwei specifically mentioned Ping An, and Cai Lian remembered that Ping An had said that he should not forget that he was a man, his name was Wu Chao, and he could make twenty boards and sell them out.
Cai Lian's tears were welling up in her eyes and she didn't dare to fall down. She murmured, "Well, I remember. I'm a man named Wu Chao. I bought it from outside."
"Give her a private room!" How can a man and a woman live in the same room without being intimate with each other? After picking up lotus, she will be the daughter-in-law of her eldest brother Jing Chao.
"Let's go, Wu Chao, you can live next door to me! Mrs. Wang, please arrange for someone to help him clean up." Gu Fan took out a handful of big money and rewarded Mrs. Wang, "Light the charcoal basin, and choose thicker bedding."
Mrs. Wang happily took the money and said, "Brother Gu Fan, don't worry! I will definitely clean up and make everything ready." She quickly turned around to make arrangements.
