Xie Fu returned to the house, but he was not in a hurry, the housekeeper Gao Fu told Xie Fu that Gao Gong was discussing with people in the house, and he was afraid that he would not be able to see him.

So Xie Fu went directly to his house, ready to go later.

Unexpectedly, seeing that it was time for dinner, Gao Gong sent someone to invite him, saying that Xie Zongming had not been given a pick-up for a long time, it was really wrong, there was just time to arrange a family banquet today, and the big guys sat together, just right.

Xie Fu frowned when he heard the news.

Family feast, so everyone is going to go?

Although he had doubts in his heart, he couldn't help but go, Xie Fu was more elegant, and when he arrived at the door of the hall, he saw Xie Rong's figure.

Since the conversation broke up unhappily that day, Xie Rong has never provoked Xie Fu again, looking honest and honest, a real little jasper.

When the two met, Xie Rong said politely: "Hello sister." ”

Xie Fuli returned with a salute, then walked half a step in front of him slightly, and entered with Xie Rong.

A large round table was set up in the hall, and a few cold dishes were served, and Gao Gong and Xie Zongming were already sitting there, talking about some inconsequential things that had happened in the DPRK and China recently.

"Fu'er has seen her grandfather, father."

Xie Fu entered the door and saluted, and Xie Rong next to him also saluted and greeted the two elders.

Although it was a family banquet, the expression on Gao Gong's face was not very warm, and he raised his hand and said, "Let's all get up, everyone will eat casually, no need to be polite." Come, take a seat. Fu'er, sit down with me. ”

At this moment, Xie Zongming was sitting on the right hand side of Gao Gong, and the position on the left hand side was originally reserved for the old lady, but somehow, at this time, the old lady had not yet appeared.

Xie Fu hesitated slightly: "Grandmother hasn't arrived yet......"

"She's not feeling well lately, and she can't come anymore, so you can sit down." The voice of the high arch softened a little.

is no longer young, and his face is full of wrinkles, but when he mentions his wife, the expression on Gao Gong's face is quite soft.

Xie Fu knew that Gao Gong and his wife had always had a very good relationship, and the old lady was also a philanthropic person, but the heirs were thin, and in the end, there was only one daughter of the Gao family, and she was far away.

When she first came, the old lady saw her, and washed her face with tears, but then disappeared altogether.

It is said that Xie Fu and the Gao family have a bit of a relationship, and the old lady is afraid that she will be more and more sad when she sees it.

Just today......

Why not come?

Xie Fu walked towards Gao Gong and swept his gaze towards Xie Zongming.

Xie Zongming had a slight sweat on his head, which was a little shiny under the illumination of the surrounding lights.

This is a weakness of heart.

Xie Fu felt very calm, and he already knew why.

Gao Gong could only maintain a superficial relationship with Xie Zongming, but Old Madam Gao was not.

She was her only daughter, the jewel of her palm.

For Xie Zongming, the old lady hated it in her heart, and even if it was a family banquet a few years later, she didn't bother to take care of it.

Presumably, Xie Zongming himself knew that he didn't dare to ask more.

Xie Rong was also seated beside Xie Zongming.

Gao Gong glanced around, and after seeing Xie Fu sit down, he glanced at it, and there were still two vacant seats in the seat, and he couldn't help frowning.

"Why hasn't he come yet?"

In addition to Gao's daughter-in-law, Gao Gong also had several daughters, as well as a concubine son, named Gao Wu'an, that is, Gao Miaozhen's biological father.

It's just that Gao Wu'an is quite unsuccessful, and he only knows how to fight cocks and lackeys in the capital every day, and lose his face with a high arch.

There was also a family banquet today, but at this time, others did not come, and Gao Gong became angry immediately.

The housekeeper Gao Fu went outside to ask around, and came back with a little embarrassed look on his face: "Uncle can't come today." ”

It's just such a straight sentence, but the rest is not half a word.

Gao Gong glanced at Gao Fu, the palm placed under the table was already clenched into a fist, and he didn't pay attention to this matter, and said directly: "Don't wait, let's have a banquet." ”

Xie Zongming only felt trembling, this one was the first assistant of the dynasty, and he was quite a bit moody.

At the same time, he glanced at where Xie Fu was sitting, and only felt that this cheap daughter was shining with golden light all around.

Judging from Fang Cai's situation, Gao Wu'an, the uncle of Gaofu, is not useful and unpleasant at all, Gao Gong doesn't like him at all, and I heard that Gao Gong's granddaughter Gao Miaozhen is also going to be grounded for offending Xie Fu.

High arch ......

Maybe it's a lover, right?

Xie Zongming has already begun to calculate.

At this family banquet, there were only four people in total, and few people spoke at all, so it seemed deserted.

Xie Zongming and Xie Rong's father and daughter really broke out in a cold sweat, it didn't look like eating, but like a punishment.

Finally finished eating, Xie Zongming hurriedly got up and said goodbye.

Seeing him fleeing from the wilderness, Xie Fu felt a little funny.

Gao Gong saw that Xie Fu was standing still and hadn't left, and the sarcasm in his eyes was also put away: "Fu'er, what's the matter?" ”

"No, but there is a gift, and I ask my grandfather to wait."

Xie Fu stretched out his hand towards the full moon next to him.

Full Moon squinted at the crooked crescent moon eyes, and handed the carved box that he had brought back earlier to Xie Fu.

The box is quite small, very delicate, carved around the pattern, and there is a small lock in front of it.

Xie Fu stretched out his hand to take it and held it to Gao Gong.

"This is what Fu'er saw when she came back today, and I felt that my grandfather needed it just right, and I hope my grandfather likes it."

Xie Fu rarely gives gifts.

Her food should all come from Gaofu, and if she needs to buy anything, she will also go from her mother's dowry money.

If she gives a gift to Gao Gong, the money is nothing more than wool coming out of the sheep.

But today's gift is different.

Xie Fu, who never gave gifts, suddenly gave himself something, and Gao Gong became curious, and even Gao Fu, the housekeeper next to him, couldn't help but raise his eyes and quietly looked at the box, obviously curious, what was inside.

Gao Gong straightened his sleeves and took the box.

Fingers gently snapped the latch of the small lock to the side, and then lifted the lid of the box, revealing the contents of the box.

The texture of the wood, unpretentious, a simple beard.

High arch, everyone calls it "high beard".

There was a time when Gao Gong heard others call himself like this in private, and he was very angry.

But over time, forget it.

Who called himself a beard with a full chin, which was always messy?

In winter, when the wind blows in Beijing, the tall beard feels that his mouth is full of beards.

Looking at this simple little clip now, the tall beard was really stunned for a long time.

It took him a long time before he laughed out loud while holding the box.

"Good Fu'er, good Fu'er, I like this thing!"

The red light on his face burst into laughter in the hall.

The housekeeper Gao Fu didn't expect that the gift he sent was such a worthless thing, and it was impossible to be valuable. Just seeing that the old man was so happy, he knew that the gift of the second girl was really sent to Gao Gongxin.

So, Gao Fu smiled heartily.

The laughter of the high arch has always been very penetrating.

Xie Zongming had already walked outside the round door at this time, and when he heard this voice, he couldn't help but stop: "What's the matter?" ”

When he saw Gao Gong, he had never seen Gao Gong smile so happily.

Xie Rong remembered that Xie Fu was still inside, her heart was gloomy, she forced a laugh, and said sourly: "She can make Master Gao laugh, she is really capable, no wonder she is like a fish in water in Gaofu." ”

Xie Zongming didn't speak, just stared at the door.

"Dad, aren't we going back?"

Seeing that Xie Zongming hadn't moved his steps for a long time, Xie Rong was slightly surprised.

Xie Zongming glanced at her and smiled faintly: "It's okay, I suddenly remembered that I still have some things to ask about your sister, you can go back first." ”

It's not "go back if you're tired," but "go back first," which means you don't want to be here.

Although she was as curious as a cat's paws, Xie Rong couldn't stay after all, so she saluted sullenly and left first.

Xie Zongming just stood there and waited.

Sure enough, after a while, the laughter stopped, and Xie Fu walked out of the hall with a faint smile on his face, and soon arrived at the door.

Xie Zongming hurriedly shouted: "Fu'er." ”

The footsteps stopped, stiffened.

The peaceful smile on Xie Fu's face was finally contained, she raised her eyes, and saw Xie Zongming standing not far away.

The gentle and elegant Xie Zongming, but Xie Fu really couldn't see how good this person was, so much so that the Gao family actually gave up the prosperity of the capital and married Shaoxing.

My mind only turned for a moment.

The night was blurry, and the lights in the courtyard could not illuminate Xie Fu's dark eyes.

She stepped forward and looked at Xie Zongming very respectfully: "Meet my father." It's so late, my father is waiting here, but what's the matter? ”

Perhaps he didn't expect Xie Fu to speak so directly, Xie Zongming was a little embarrassed.

He pondered for a moment before he spoke: "Some time ago, I heard that Gu'an Bo Mansion came to propose marriage, but was rejected by the boss. I'm thinking, you've been in the capital for so many years, and you can be regarded as relieving the old man's longing. Your family is still in Shaoxing after all, for the sake of your lifelong events, I'm afraid it's better to go back to Shaoxing. ”

Xie Funian is about to be married, and he has reached the age where he can talk about marriage, although Da Ming Law says that twenty can be married, but everyone has already looked at each other in secret.

Now that Xie Fu is in Gaofu, it stands to reason that Gao Gong is just her grandfather, and there is no reason to directly interfere in her family affairs, not to mention that Xie Zongming's father is still here, so it doesn't make sense.

Today, Xie Zongming proposed to let Xie Fu return to Shaoxing, no matter how you look at it, it is normal.

It's a pity that Xie Zongming has no confidence in speaking.

Who called this "grandfather" a high arch?

"After all, Gaofu is your mother's maiden family, and if you get married, you still have to come back. Daddy has already found a few candidates for you, come back and take a look, if you can see it, Daddy will pull the bridge for you......"

Xie Zongming remembered a family affair in Gu'anbo Mansion, which was impossible before, and his heart was really bleeding.

Fortunately, in the past few days, because of the fact that Gu'an Bofu had proposed marriage, many colleagues came to ask Xie Zongming to probe the tone and see how Xie Zongming's daughter was.

The timing is just in time.

The imperial court planned to inspect the officials, and went to Beijing to report on their work, and those who came to the capital were all officials of various prefectures and counties, and they also had time to contact and liaise with each other.

Therefore, Xie Zongming had the opportunity to seek relatives for his two daughters.

As he spoke, he observed Xie Fu's demeanor.

Xie Fu listened to what he said, how could he not understand what he meant?

"Does Daddy want to take me home and then tell me a good family affair?"

"Exactly. Your eldest sister also said that she misses you a lot, and I thought, this is just the right time. Look at you and your eldest sister, there is no contradiction in the past. Don't worry, you'll ...... when you go back."

"Father."

Xie Fu suddenly interrupted him, with a perfect smile on his lips: "Over the years, Fu'er has been in Gaofu, and she has been taken care of by her grandfather, and she is quite kind. said to leave rashly, Fu'er really couldn't open his mouth. Reasonably, this is normal. It's better to ask your father to ask your grandfather directly, so as not to embarrass Fu'er. ”

“……”

At that moment, Xie Zongming really felt like he had swallowed a fly, unable to speak.

Xie Fu obviously said that he was not good at talking, but in fact, he directly threw the hot potato to himself.

Looking for high arches, what can high arches say?

Xie Zongming secretly hated in his heart.

He was a little embarrassed, and said with a forced smile: "Yes, yes, before my father leaves Beijing, ask your grandfather again." ”

"Then Father Lao will have to worry a lot." Xie Fu looked like a filial daughter, "It's not early, I reported on my work recently, my father must have worked hard, please go back and rest early, my daughter won't bother." ”

After speaking, Xie Fu saluted, and happened to be at the door again, so he left unceremoniously and directly.

Xie Zongming stood in place, trembling with anger, his face was blue and red for a while, staring at the back of Xie Fu leaving.

His lips twitched as if he had said something.

The voice was muffled, distracted by the night wind......

"The little slut of a cheap life...... Someday ......"

He stood alone in the doorway, showing a kind of emptiness in the darkness. Sporadic lights flickered around.

At this moment, Xie Fu had already gone back to the house directly.

Although I didn't eat a good meal tonight and was disgusted by Xie Zongming for a while, it wasn't a big deal.

Although Xie Zongming holds the etiquette in his hand, but in the face of power, what is the etiquette?

Does he dare to sue Gao Gong for not going home?

I'm afraid that he handed the fold before, and Gao Gong threw the fold in his face the next day. This excerpt is estimated to not reach the emperor's table.

Xie Zongming is not a smart person, but he is also a little smart, and he will not offend Gao Gong for such a trivial matter.

Xie Fu was not worried.

It was getting late, but she had not yet laid down to rest, and sat by the lamp, and she was draped in a thin coat.

Several girls have already retreated, leaving only one full moon.

There were two tea cups on several cases, one was turned up by Xie Fu, and the other was still upside down.

She wasn't going to drink tea tonight, she was just thinking about something.

"Full moon, it's delayed today, you call Xiao Nan tomorrow to inquire, how did our 'Yishan' do a few days ago."

To do things, you still have to have a beginning and an end.

Xie Fu commanded lightly.

Full Moon sat on the footrest below, her arms folded beside Xie Fu, and her head resting on her arms.

"The slave maid has heard about this matter, and Liu Yidao has already caught someone, but the specific situation is not clear. Hehe, tomorrow Xiaonan will finish running errands. ”

Someone has already been caught?

Xie Fu was relieved when he heard this, and said, "That's good." ”

"Girl......"

Full Moon suddenly opened her mouth, obviously hesitant.

Xie Fu yawned, put his white fingers on the porcelain blue tea cup, and turned slightly.

She looked at the full moon strangely, only to see the full moon's hesitation.

"What's wrong?"

"Do you remember when the housekeeper said that the uncle couldn't come?" The full moon pondered for a long time, but still opened his mouth.

This Gaofu uncle has never been successful, and Xie Fu is not interested in him.

In the early years, he couldn't get used to Xie Fu, and he kept targeting, but he didn't get a good end, so he simply hid when he saw Xie Fu in the future.

Gao Wu'an learned to be obedient, but her daughter didn't learn to be obedient.

The full moon suddenly mentioned Gao Wu'an, which made Xie Fu even more strange, thinking of Gao Fu's strange expression, and didn't even say a word.

Xie Fu said: "What happened again?" ”

"The slave and maid were told...... Say...... said that the uncle went to Hualiu Lane to look for prostitutes and prostitutes, and was beaten ......"

When he said those two words, Full Moon's face turned red, obviously for a daughter's family, this word is a bit difficult to speak.

When Xie Fu heard this, he intuitively frowned: "Beaten?" Someone would dare to do something to him? ”

"That's the blame. I heard that the person was received by our house, or the executive's family handled this matter, and when I saw the person who beat the person, I didn't dare to say anything for half my life, and I was scared like something. The slave and maid heard that the beating was like a father-in-law in the palace......"

This incident can be regarded as absurd and bizarre to say.

What matters is Gao Fu's attitude, which is also involved in the palace.

The more the full moon talked, the more scared it became.

Xie Fu looked at the full moon for a long time, and turned his eyes to look at the dancing flames.

The bright yellow flame is like a little pattern on the dragon robe.

Somehow, she suddenly remembered the dagger sheath she had picked up.

As for Uncle Gao Wu'an......

Xie Fu thought about it, but still shook his head: "It's all rumors, don't spread it around." This matter has nothing to do with us, there is something to deal with with grandpa. ”

"Hmm."

Full Moon thought, Xie Fu knew about it, and if something happened to him, he would know better.

The master and servant gossiped for a while before going to sleep.

Shuncheonfu, the prison.

It's summer, and even at night, the prison is a little stuffy, with messy straw on the ground, and occasionally a few rats crawling over the ground.

The two legs lay loudly on the ground, and the rats crawled over them without hesitation.

Suddenly, the two stick-like legs flipped over, and the rats were so frightened that they "chirped" and scattered.

Pei Chengrang rolled over and opened his eyes.

"Damn, how many rats are in this prison? It's still crawling, don't you want to be so pitted? Hey, hey! ”

He tore his throat and screamed loudly, his voice echoing through the prison.

There was a sudden scolding all around.

"Which turtle grandson is arguing?"

"Scream, scream, scream!"

"Bastard, wait for Lao Tzu to go out and unload your legs!"

……

The night watchman was so angry with this grandson that he rubbed his sleepy eyes, carried a lamp, and struck the bars of his cell with his scabbard all the way.

"Don't make any noise, let Lao Tzu go to sleep! Damn, what are you doing in the middle of the night? ”

Soon, the jailer walked to the door of Pei Chengrang's cell.

A faint yellow light shone over, and the shadow of the prison gate fence fell on Pei Chengrang's body.

Pei Chengrang faxed the white prison clothes, his face was still dirty, and he couldn't see what he looked like.

He grinned, showed a mouthful of white teeth, leaned up, and said to the jailer, "Big brother, can you change the cell?" There are too many rats in this. ”

"Dang!"

There was a loud bang.

The jailer slashed directly at the cell door with a scabbard, and the loud impact frightened many prisoners.

"You still want to change cells? Offended the knife master, look back. I don't dare change your cell. I advise you to be honest now, flamboyant prisoner, I have seen a lot of your grandfather, and few of them survived to the end. I won't bother with you kid today, but you have to scream again, don't blame Lao Tzu for 'serving' you tomorrow! ”

Putting down a harsh word, the jailer walked away.

Pei Chengrang stood in the cell, looked at the rats that poked their heads out around him, and wondered when he would skin and eat these little grandsons.

He let out a long sigh and sat down.

It's really a useless place for heroes, thinking that he is a thug who has been thriving in Yancheng, after coming to the capital, he has fallen into this situation, and he has eaten two prison meals.

Turning around, Pei Chengrang took out the rush grass from his sleeve, bit it on his lips, and looked at the small window.

The crescent moon hung crookedly, right on that one corner.

Bright moonlight......

"Liu Yidao? When Lao Tzu goes out, I have to kill you. ”

With squinting eyes and laughing, Pei Chengrang couldn't sleep anymore, so he simply watched the crescent moon move in a small frame and gradually disappear.

The night sky, dyed in dark blue, is gradually illuminated by the morning glow outside.

Layer by layer, the glow of the sun shines through the clouds, and it is time to go to court.

Today's tall beard is not the same as usual.

When he first came out of his cabinet room, he had a smile on his face.

Everyone was waiting for him, including Zhang Juzheng.

Last night, Emperor Longqing had another bad incident, and only a few people knew that Zhang Juzheng was one of them.

He thought that Gao Gong was in a bad mood this morning, so he should talk to him less.

Unexpectedly, as soon as the high-arched people came out, Zhang Juzheng looked at it, and the whole person was stunned.

The tall beard was red and energetic, with a smile on his lips and smile lines at the corners of his eyes.

The strangest thing is......

His beard.

The beard that was originally messy and couldn't be taken care of was so obedient at this time, even if a gust of wind blew, it didn't fall away.

If you look closely, there is a beard clip on the beard of the tall beard.

Ouch, that's a real rarity.

Looking at the posture of the tall beard reaching out and touching his beard, it is obvious that he is so happy today, all because of this beard clip.

Another gust of wind blew, and the beards of the old fellows flew up.

Zhang Juzheng hurriedly stretched out his hand to grab his beard.

But on the other hand, the high arch is called an old god.

Seeing the movements of the big guy's hands, Gao Gong felt how comfortable he was, and walked down the steps with figure-eight steps: "It's time, let's go." ”

Zhang Juzheng's gaze lingered on the high-arched Hu clip for a while.

"Your beard clip is good-looking, it's simple, but it just fits you very well, and it's not noisy."

"Haha, it was sent by Fu'er yesterday." Gao arched his eyebrows and smiled happily, he glanced at the beard on Zhang Juzheng's chin meaningfully, and said seriously, "Uncle, I think this thing is also quite good, you can get one to hold it when you go back." ”

"It's good......"

Zhang Juzheng's face was a little stiff.

After all, the tall beard is showing off today.

Xie Er sent it?

What's the big deal.

Isn't it just a broken beard?

Zhang Juzheng touched his beard that was blown by the wind, and his heart was a little sour.