The perpetrator left, and the crowd was quiet for a short time. After a while, some people began to whisper, complaining that the boy was too ruthless, and some people disagreed, saying that the person who was beaten had a cheap mouth and deserved to be unlucky.

Gu Cheng only listened quietly in the crowd, his pursed lips were a little relaxed, and suddenly someone behind him patted him gently, followed by a smiling face, "This master, the master who just stood behind you, is a thief." I saw him pull your money bag with my own eyes. It's not very peaceful on the street now, but you have to be careful and don't let people pick up things anymore. ”

Gu Cheng turned his face and was about to ask the "warm-hearted person", why didn't you say it since you saw it? After thinking about it, he pressed the words down, and only smiled at the man with thanks.

Most of the people on the street are mixed with small people, and the neighbors in the street don't look up and look down, helping others for righteousness, offending the idle hooligans is not worth it, and if you don't get it right, you will get yourself into trouble.

Gu Cheng understands this truth, not agrees, but can understand it.

It's easy to get to him, Gu Cheng took the plaster before leaving, seeing that the shopkeeper Wu chased a few steps, he grabbed his shoulder familiarly, and looked apologetic, "There are too many guests, things are complicated, I hope you will forgive me for neglecting the third master." You can also see, I have people coming and going here, and there are some idlers who mix in for a while, so you must be careful next time, don't get into that gangster way. ”

Gu Cheng smiled, "Thank you for the shopkeeper's suggestion, I wrote it down." ”

Shopkeeper Wu walked to see him off, and sighed with emotion, "It's a shame that there is that Shen ...... today." The noble people are here, otherwise the matter is here, then I really can't stand the third master. ”

When Gu Cheng heard this, his heart moved, "Does the shopkeeper know that little boy?" His surname is Shen? ”

Shopkeeper Wu "coughed", "I can't complain that you don't know, he is not from Beijing, he is originally a family member of the general soldier of Denglai." His father was transferred to the military department as Shangshu, and only followed him to Beijing a few days ago. The disciple of Jiangmen, he originally had some temper and martial arts, and he was a ......" Speaking of this, he smiled more and more meaningfully, and lowered his voice, "She is a female, and it is not surprising that she has a pampered temper." ”

Gu Cheng's eyes were full of surprise, "He, she's a girl?" ”

Shopkeeper Wu looked him up and down, and laughed for a while, "It's not that I said, the third master's eyesight is a little poor." That face, that body, how can a man look like that, if he is really a man, wouldn't he become a demon. ”

Gu Cheng was dumbfounded, and the shopkeeper Wu relieved his doubts again, "She is the fourth lady of Shen Shangshu's family, and the first three are all elder brothers. ”

At this point, Gu Cheng made it clear, smiled at Shopkeeper Wu, arched his hand, and left. Walking on the street, a gust of autumn wind swirled and blew in front of me. He looked up, and sure enough, he saw layers of clouds hanging in the western sky, and knew that what Zhu Mother said was true, so he quickened his pace and walked towards the mansion of Gu Shilang of the household department.

Gu Cheng entered from the corner gate, and after taking a few steps, the head of the Gu Mansion came out. Defu Gong asked for peace, "I haven't seen the third master for a few days, it's always good?" How is the wife at home? ”

Gu Cheng replied with a smile, "It's all good, thank you for remembering." ”

Seeing that he was carrying medicinal herbs in his hand, Defu hurriedly stepped forward to take it, "Third Master, this is just the medicine?" The things of Rui'an Hall are indeed somewhat guaranteed, their goods are good, and the medicinal materials are all selected and purchased by the shopkeeper in Anguo. Speaking of which, has my wife's condition improved somewhat? ”

Gu Chengdao, "It's better than the old year, but it's still a common mistake in spring and autumn." ”

Defu nodded, "That's good, meditation and recuperation are always useful." Mrs. Qian'er also asked, saying that she didn't know how the wife was doing, and she didn't see the third brother come in, saying that she didn't know what she was busy with. But it just so happened that I came over today, and the master was in the study at this time, and there was no guest in front of him, so I will lead you over. ”

The words are polite words, if you really want to worry about it, it is not troublesome to send someone to the house to have a look. Gu Cheng didn't want to think about it, and the thought flashed. When I entered the study and saw the second uncle, Gu Shilang, he still respectfully said hello, and then stood aside with his hands down.

That Gu Huaifeng was scrolling through the book on the desk, without raising his head, and said casually, "You are here, sit down." ”

Gu Cheng thanked him and sat on the stool in a proper manner. Listening to Gu Huaifeng ask for a long time, "How is your mother lately?" ”

Gu Cheng hurriedly stood up, "Mother is fine, and let my nephew bring it to the second uncle." ”

After a sentence, Gu Huaifeng didn't speak again, turned a few pages of the book, as if he just remembered him, and finally turned his gaze from the book to him.

Plain white straight shirt, long body, simple clothing, but no cold, between the eyebrows is a faint freehand gentleness, as if natural, as if there is no desire.

Gu Huaifeng looked at him for a moment, frowned and asked, "How long have you been in service?" Seeing that he was still standing, he waved his hand again, "Sit down and speak." ”

Gu Cheng said yes, then sat down again, "My nephew has been out of service for eight months. ”

Gu Huaifeng thought for a while, stroked his beard and said to himself, "It's strange that your mother is in a hurry, she can't delay any longer, it's important to find an errand seriously." ”

These words were entering the port, but Gu Cheng didn't know how to take it down, he only felt that his face was slightly hot, and he hurriedly lowered his head, not daring to make a sound.

Gu Huaifeng had his own plans, and he didn't have the heart to be discouraged by Gu Cheng's idea, "A few days ago, the eunuch Xia in charge of the Qianqing Palace came to me, and there is indeed a good errand that is vacant, and the deputy Qianhu in charge of grain and straw in the Beizhen Fu Division has just been transferred. You were ordered to the Hanlin Academy in the past, although the Beizhen Fusi is considered a western class, far less expensive than the Hanlin Academy, but the victory is the emperor's personal guard, don't look at an official position from the fifth grade, how many people have broken their heads, and they can't ask for it. ”

He glanced at him twice, and then said, "If you are interested, I will go and mingle with Eunuch Xia, and arrange you there first, how about it?" ”

The Beizhen Fusi is subordinate to the emperor's personal guard, specializing in the imperial case, and has an edict and prison, and there is no need to go through the three law divisions for interrogation.

Gu Cheng was born in a serious scientific examination, and the places he longed for in his early years were nothing more than Hanlin Academy and Guozijian, he knew that although he had a stubborn temperament, he could not be regarded as Geng Jie, and he lacked the courage to commit a straightforward face, so he didn't even dare to think about it. At this time, when I heard such a position, I couldn't help but beat a drum in my heart, and I didn't answer after thinking about it for a long time.

Gu Huaifeng could somehow guess his thoughts, patiently, with a little bitterness, "Brother Cheng'er, although you are worried and leisurely, you should know the current situation, and at present, Jingwei and the celebrant are in the same party, and it is not an exaggeration to say that they have joined forces to control the government." Not to mention that it is difficult for Qingliu to have a chance to act, even if you really want to do something, you must also act according to these two eyes. I know you still have ambitions in your heart, but you need to be aware of current affairs, first stand firm, put yourself on the right position, and then have room to maneuver. You won't understand this truth, not to mention that you should always think about your mother, she only has you as a son, and naturally she doesn't want to see you achieve nothing and delay your good years in vain. ”

Speaking of this, Gu Huaifeng couldn't help asking, "You should be nineteen this year, right?" ”

Gu Chengzheng heard that he was concerned, came back to his senses, and responded, "My nephew will be twenty years old. ”

Gu Huaifeng nodded, "In the year of the weak crown, the mind should be set. I don't force you, you have to think it through yourself. ”

Gu Cheng was apprehensive in his heart, knowing that if he remained silent, he would indeed have some ignorance of good and bad, and it would inevitably be blamed on the elders. I thought of my mother's earnest advice recently, urging me frequently, and finally turned my heart sideways, got up and shook it for a long time, "My nephew is grateful to the second uncle for his careful teaching, and I dare not make a mistake when I listen to your arrangement." ”

Gu Huaifeng stroked his beard and smiled, "That's very good." I'll do my best to help you with the rest. Presumably you yourself know that if it weren't for the fact that our family still had some friendship with Eunuch Xia, this matter would not have been your turn anyway. If you really get your wish in the future, you must know that you will move from time to time, know how to avoid evil, and even more importantly, you must know that you will repay the favor, so that everyone will be busy and help each other. ”

Gu Chengyu bowed his head, and when he finished speaking, he hurriedly bowed and bowed again, "Yes, my nephew wrote it down, don't dare or forget." After hesitating for a moment, he asked, "How do you have to prepare for this matter, and ask the second uncle to teach me." ”

Gu Huaifeng thought about it, "You don't need it right now, you just take care of your own livelihood." The family foundation left by your father that day is not very solid, and it has not been easy for your mother and son over the years, so you have the right to leave it to later. He waved his hand and changed the subject, "Wait for you to go out, let Defu take some ginseng bird's nest and bring it to your mother." It was prepared by your aunt in the morning, and she went to the temple to offer incense today and was not at home, so you can come in alone another day and greet her. ”

Gu Cheng hurriedly thanked him, and listened to Gu Huaifeng's teachings before leaving the study. After taking medicinal materials and other things out of the Gu Mansion, it was already windy and the sky was dark. Gu Cheng walked quickly towards home, and it was inevitable that he would think of a conversation with the right talent. The so-called no profit can not be early, and my uncle was suddenly willing to help, naturally hoping that he could repay him in the future.

Beizhen Fu Si Hehe is powerful, even if he can get a fraction of it, he may be able to add a boost to the Gu family.

It's a pity that his father was just the son of the country and the concubine of the Gu family before his death, and he once boasted that he was depressed, and he also expressed his dissatisfaction with the family in his words. Unexpectedly, in his generation, he still had to embark on the road of relying on the Gu family.

What's more, if you ask for help, you will inevitably be hindered by others later.

Gu Cheng's feet froze, and suddenly he felt that the thing in his hand weighed as much as a thousand catties, like Mount Tai pressing an egg, and for a while, he unloaded all his strength.

After a moment, I sighed quietly, and then I regained my excitement and rushed to my home against the wind.