How to get along next was originally a matter of course, but after all, Gu Cheng was in the filial piety period, and he still had to keep it. Fortunately, in the New Year's greetings, there are a bunch of chores to deal with in the sky, which correspondingly dilutes the feelings that are about to move when they meet each other.

On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the school returned to normal, and Gu Cheng still went to teach and teach when he got up early. When I came back in the afternoon, I just turned into the alley and saw a canopy car parked in front of my house. He recognized the little guy standing next to the car as someone from the Gu family's old house. The curtain was lifted, and the person in the car showed his face, it was his second uncle, Gu Huaifeng, the household attendant.

During the year, Gu Cheng went to the old house to greet the elders for the New Year, and Gu Huaifeng did not particularly advise. Today's sudden visit and waiting for him here is not only a surprise to him, but also a rare guest in his two-entry small mansion.

Gu Cheng stepped forward to greet him and invited Gu Huaifeng to the hall. He didn't dare to let Shen Huan show his face, and the latter also hid in the West House and didn't come out. Gu Cheng was busy for a while, personally served the tea, and held it to Gu Huaifeng.

Gu Huaifeng looked at the hall and chatted, "You have been teaching in the academy recently, and this business is okay." It's just that when you are free, you should go to the old peak and colleagues to move around more, and don't break off the relationship in the past, so that after three years, things will be easier and cheaper. ”

The opening remarks were edification, and Gu Cheng's attitude was also taught, and he replied respectfully, "What my uncle said is that people are in contact, greetings and courtesies, and my nephew doesn't dare to make mistakes." ”

Gu Huaifeng looked at him, unmoved by his humility, and asked, "I heard, you quit?" ”

With a sigh in his heart, not for the word "retreat", but for the person sitting in the West House, Gu Cheng slowed his tone and responded calmly, "Yes, I am afraid that I will delay the woman's youth, and my nephew is also a little reluctant to go, and as soon as I discuss it with their family, this matter will be decided, and the two families will no longer have to be involved." ”

"This family is not sensible, and you are also not sensible?" Gu Huaifeng shook his head and was dissatisfied, "You are not young, and you will find a new errand in three years, and I don't know what the situation will be." When the time comes, you will have to find such a family, whose age, appearance, and net worth match, where is it so easy! Your father is the only one left, and you are still careless in such a big thing, which is really undeserved. ”

Gu Cheng nodded again and again, "Uncle blames, nephew doesn't dare to argue, there was indeed a burst of spirit that day, and now it's too late to regret it." ”

Speaking lightly, Gu Huaifeng continued, "Since I know that I regret it, I will go to the door to apologize again, and it is not too late to settle down." Hasn't this marriage been officially withdrawn yet? ”

It's nothing more than a sentence from the parents of the poor side, along with the dowry that has been delivered before, Gu Cheng lowered his head and smiled lightly, quite embarrassed, "It is said that this dowry, it is a matter of love for people to return, and it is not good for me to ask for it if I don't return it." The nephew has a confused idea in his heart, so he should take it as compensation for others, which is the same as what he said, and it is not good to take it back. ”

"You're a little confused." Gu Huaifeng stared at him and looked at him for a moment, "I know, there is a girl in your family, who is said to be a distant relative of your mother?" Why did I come and I didn't know how to ask her to come out to meet me? ”

Gu Cheng was slightly taken aback, then calmed down, and said with a smile, "When a small family in the countryside comes out, my nephew is afraid that she will not be polite and collide with the second uncle." So I will go and call her out, and I will see you according to the prayer. ”

As he spoke, he hurriedly retreated, turned around, and looked at the closed door of the Westinghouse, only to realize that his heart was beating much faster than usual.

When Gu Cheng went to invite Shen Huan, he had already put away the anxiety on his face. He knew that she was a beautiful girl raised by everyone, and she was not afraid of meeting people, but her face was so eye-catching, it was hard to guarantee that his second uncle would not guess any clues when he saw it.

In fact, he is not afraid to admit it, by now, he has already made up his mind in his heart, but once there is trouble, he should deal with it, Shen Huan's temper is not good, and he doesn't want her to suffer even a little grievance for himself.

"You listen to what he says in a while, don't take it to heart." Gu Cheng advised with his heart and apologized, "It's just that I have no choice but to ask you to pretend to be the daughter of a small family." ”

Shen Huan glanced at him lightly, without the slightest displeasure, "Does your second uncle know my origin?" I mean, the one you made up for me. ”

Gu Chengluo thought about it and said that he shouldn't know, "I changed your household registration earlier, but I didn't go through his hands." The people below knew that I was a relative of the squire's family, and they didn't ask about the money after receiving it, and they didn't even care about your former identity. ”

"That's easy." Shen Huan smiled and comforted him in a soft tone, "You just have to rest assured, I won't cause you trouble." ”

She has gentle eyes and is understanding, if she doesn't count the times when she is narrow-minded and teasing him on weekdays, she does have her own momentum of being bold and sensible.

Gu Huaifeng must have thought so too, as soon as Shen Huan entered the hall, he saw her appearance clearly, and he was stunned. It wasn't until she had finished asking for peace that he came to his senses and regained his usual dignified appearance.

I just vaguely felt a little strange, "I heard Brother Cheng'er say that you only came to Beijing in the old year, and you used to be in your hometown in Luan County, but how can I look at you with a kind face, as if I have seen it somewhere." ”

Speaking of this, Gu Cheng couldn't help but be a little nervous, after all, Shen Huan's father and Gu Huaifeng were officials in the same dynasty, although one was released and the other was in Beijing, but there was a chance to meet in the middle of the year, but he forgot to ask Shen Huan, whether she looked more with her mother or with her father.

He was about to cover up this topic for her, and Shen Huan had already replied clearly, "When my father was still there, he took me to Beijing to visit relatives one year, and that was the first time I went back to Beijing. Because of his young age, seeing that Kyori is different from the countryside, it is fun to feel anywhere. My father loves me, and he picks the most lively and prosperous places to visit, I remember that I went to Qianmen Street, and there is an overpass, and I don't remember the ones next to me, so I just care about listening to the drum book - maybe that time, you saw me on the street? ”

After saying something, she spoke eloquently, her voice was crisp, and she also revealed some of the bustle of a little girl. It's just the Qianmen flyover generation, which was originally a place where Jingshi craftsmen and traders lived together. The eunuchs and gentry have a good share of hanging out there, what kind of person is Gu Huaifeng, and he will naturally not set foot there when he is idle.

The little girl didn't understand this, and it didn't get in the way if she said the wrong thing for a while. Gu Huaifeng smiled generously, "I'm old, and my memory is not very good, I'm afraid I confused you with someone's girl." Since you live here, you can be a companion with your third brother. You girls are careful, if there is anything your brother can't think of in your daily life, remind him more, they are all a family, and it is their duty to take care of each other. ”

After saying that, he waved her hand to signal that she could go back, Shen Huan answered yes smartly, squatted down again, and bowed, before turning around and leaving the hall door.

People went far away, Gu Huaifeng put away the smile on his face, pondered for a long time, and suddenly asked, "You are honest, is it for her to withdraw from your family?" ”

Since he had expected it, he was not surprised, but he was still in the filial piety period, and it was better to have more than one thing, Gu Chengxian prevaricated, "Why did Uncle say this?" ”

"It's not obvious." Gu Huaifeng snorted, "Lonely men and widows, under the same roof." I was a little suspicious at first, but now that I have confirmed it with my own eyes, I can see that I can't be wrong. If you do something to quit your relatives for her, you are not afraid of being criticized for your personal morality in the future? Do you want this future? ”

Speaking of this, Gu Cheng has no intention of concealing it, "My nephew has not done anything out of the ordinary, not to mention what the future is and how to plan, it is not in the scope of consideration at this moment." Today, you are here in person, and I take this opportunity to ask my nephew to talk to you, and I think I am better suited to teach. When he returns to the end of the system, he still wants to stay in school and don't think about it for the time being. ”

"Have you thought about it?" Gu Huaifeng raised his eyebrows and looked dissatisfied, "By temperament, you have wasted your fame in vain?" ”

At this point, Gu Chengzhen can be said to have a bit of a desireless and rigid posture, but he has always been gentle and good, even if he has nothing to ask for Gu Huaifeng, he really can't be frivolous.

"You think about your nephew, and your nephew is grateful." He sincerely confided in his heart, "It's just that I'm really not suitable for officialdom, I'm afraid it will be difficult to do anything in the future, you have cultivated and expected me, but in this way, I feel even more ashamed." Because of his mother's affairs, he has gradually figured out recently that his nephew no longer has the luxury of shining on the lintel, and he only wants to be self-sufficient in this life. ”

He was indifferent and quiet, and he didn't want to think that among the younger generation of the Gu family, it was easy to come up with a talent and a good character. Gu Huaifeng hated that iron could not become steel, and said angrily, "Your father has worked hard all his life to raise you as a worthless person." ”

Gu Cheng hung his head halfway, and he couldn't tell the difference when he heard this.

Gu Huaifeng estimated that he had made up his mind, thought about it, and changed his words, "I won't ask much about your future, but you have to know what kind of stall you are now, and you must not do anything unseemly." That girl, you can send her away. After three years, you will marry a bride, or take a concubine, and it will not be too late to take you. The reputation of the Gu family cannot be destroyed in the hands of the two of you no matter what. ”

Gu Cheng hurriedly got up and straightened up, "My nephew will follow your teachings and will be in peace." What's more, ask yourself, there is still this bit of shame. As for what you have commanded, my nephew will not obey. ”

After a pause, he said, "My nephew has the heart to correct her results, and I should respect her for this." She has no relatives at home, and I can't let her go to the village. So guarding her is the only thing I can do right now. As for the future, my nephew will never take a concubine, she is my only wife, and there will never be anyone else but her. ”

The tone is not high, plain as usual, but every word has its own sonorousness.

Gu Huaifeng didn't think that he would dismiss his words to his face, and in anger, he stood up, "Are you stiff wings, dare to talk to me like this?" ”

This is a good wronged person, Gu Chengda has not straightened up since he was just now, but listening to Gu Huaifeng's blame, his attitude became more and more respectful, "My nephew doesn't dare, but what he said is from the bottom of his heart, and I ask you for forgiveness and beg you to fulfill it." ”

Gu Huaifeng glanced at him deeply, thinking that he was determined to do this, and his eyes couldn't help but turn cold, as if looking at a piece of hopeless rotten wood, "Okay, you are worthy of your conscience, worthy of your deceased parents, and worthy of the Gu family, I have nothing to say." You remember what you said, if you do something immoral, don't tell others, I can't spare you. ”

After speaking, he didn't stop, threw his sleeves and left. Gu Cheng hurriedly got up to send him off, Gu Huaifeng looked back and smiled coldly, "No need, I hope you don't ask for my door again in the future." ”

Gu Cheng paused, then still a few steps closer, sent him to the car, and stood in place and bowed, until he saw the carriage driving out of the alley, then he sighed lightly, turned around and walked back.

Closing the door, Shen Huan was already standing in front of him, he smiled, knowing in his heart that she should have heard that conversation.

"I hear it all." Sure enough, as he expected, but her tone was not unconcerned, "For my sake, you have offended him too." ”

Gu Cheng didn't want her to think too much, so Wen Xu smiled, "It doesn't matter, when he dies down in a few days, I'll go and ask for guilt." I had no intention of pursuing a career, and I couldn't help it, so I still had to rely on myself to settle down. I believe I can feed myself, and I will support you. ”

Shen Huanying smiled, but she wasn't too moved, "I just listened, you seem to say that you want to marry me, and you want to be with me alone for the rest of your life......"

She said, looking at him, tilting her head and smiling, "Just for that kiss, is it worth so much investment?" I heard that it was a bit of a loss, and it was hard to guarantee that it was not a loss-making transaction. ”

Although Gu Cheng guessed that she would listen to the words, but the cold mention of it still made him panic, but after a moment, he nodded with a smile and responded frankly, "Not only for that night, but also for my own heart." ”

was angry for a moment, and then had to lower his voice, as if he was admonishing, "I figured it out so easily, since I have recognized it, don't ridicule me anymore." ”

Shen Huan shook his head, "I don't mean to ridicule you, I just want to hear you say one more thing." ”

He was stunned for a while, not understanding which sentence she was referring to, and seeing that she only smiled sideways, it seemed that she didn't intend to explain. I wanted to ask her to speak directly, and before she could speak, her mind suddenly became clear.

He walked over to her, stood opposite her, the two looked at each other, he half-hung his head, and his smile was like a clear breeze on the moon, "Okay, I'll tell you again." ”