The imperial capital and the city of Dian are two completely different cities. The pace of life in Diancheng is slow, the roadside is full of classical beauty of southern buildings, more style, is a city suitable for the elderly, but the skyscrapers of the imperial capital can be seen everywhere, the pace of people's life is faster, more suitable for hard work.

Fen Qiao was only seventeen years old, and when he first arrived in a new city, he still had a sense of freshness, and when he saw the different scenery outside the airport, his mood was no longer as low as before he came.

There is a pick-up vehicle waiting quietly outside the airport.

IN THE CAR, LIANG ZE HANDED AN IPAD TO FENQIAO, AND A COMPLEX CHARACTER RELATIONSHIP MAP WAS DRAWN ON THE INTERFACE.

Liang Ze smiled and explained to Fen Qiao, "This is the relationship map of the characters in Mr. Gu's family that I compiled last night, Miss, you can just take a look at it, and the title can match the picture." ”

This is for fear that she will be embarrassed by calling the wrong person.

FENQIAO'S FINGERTIPS SLID A LOT ON THE IPAD, AND HE WAS STUNNED TO FIND THAT THE PAGE WAS NOT YET THERE.

"How many people are in the Gu family?"

Liang Ze pushed his glasses, "There are seventy-six people in the existing three suits, and there are even more in the five suits, but there is only one descendant of the Gu family, and there are only two people in this generation, Mr. Gu's sibling sister and Mr. Gu." The side branches of the Gu family depend on the Gu family to survive, but they have made some achievements in their respective fields, and the relationship between them is intertwined, and it is not clear at this time. ”

"Oh." Fen Qiao nodded as if he understood or not.

Seeing Fen Qiao's confused look, Gu Yan said, "You just need to remember the person at the top, call him Grandpa, it doesn't matter if you can't remember the others, they don't live in Gu Mansion, so it won't be rude if you meet them in the future." ”

When Fen Qiao stepped into the Gu family's old mansion, she found that the Gu family's nobility was far beyond her expectations. That's something she never imagined when she was in Diancheng.

It's not so much an old mansion as an imposing palace. It is a former royal mansion, with modern living facilities, but it retains the majesty and beauty of the mansion itself.

The location of the mansion is at No. 98 Taiping Bridge in Xicheng, which is the street side of the former Chang'an Street. The whole mansion sits like a behemoth in the city, which should be out of step with the modern buildings around it, but Fen Qiao seems to be surprisingly harmonious.

There were already people waiting at the main entrance of the mansion, and the old man at the head was thin, his hair was neatly combed behind his head, and the formal clothes on his body were meticulously buttoned to the last button, looking very strict. Seeing Gu Yan get out of the car, he saluted him.

Gu Yan turned sideways to avoid this salute, "Uncle Shen." "The voice is extremely respectful.

"This is a housekeeper and a retainer of the Gu family, and he has a high status in the family." Liang Ze quietly reminded Fen Qiao's ear.

"Fen Qiao, call someone." Gu Yan interrupted the whispering between the two.

"Hello Steward Shen." Fen Qiao bowed respectfully.

Steward Shen's face still had a strict expression, but he just beckoned, and a person came up behind him and took out the gift box.

"First time meeting, Fen Qiao, I have prepared a thin gift, I hope you like it." The gift box was handed to Fen Qiao.

Fen Qiao took it with both hands. Steward Shen's eyes showed a look of satisfaction, and he welcomed the person into the door.

Occasionally, there were servants in uniform in the mansion, and they didn't talk to Gu Yan, they just stood aside quietly, bowed their heads and saluted, and waited for Gu Yan to walk away, and then went to do their own things.

A sense of hierarchy came over him, and if it weren't for the modern living equipment everywhere, Fen Qiao would almost think that he had returned to the previous dynasty.

"Did they sign a deed of sale?" Fen Qiao lowered his voice extremely low and quietly asked Liang Ze behind him.

Steward Shen glanced back at Fen Qiao, and quickly turned back. If it weren't for Steward Shen following Gu Yan all the time, a little far away from Fen Qiao, Fen Qiao would almost have thought that he had heard it.

Liang Ze chuckled, "Fen Qiao, they all get off work." How can there be a deed of sale in this era, do you think you are filming a TV series from the previous dynasty? ”

Fen Qiao was stupid again, closed his mouth in frustration, and secretly decided in his heart that he would never ask questions again.

Gu Yan's grandfather, the current family leader of the Gu family, lives in the main courtyard of the mansion.

The main courtyard is naturally the most dignified and atmospheric courtyard of all the courtyards of the mansion, and the top of the red vermilion lacquer gate hangs a black golden silk nanmu wooden plaque, and the name of the courtyard is mentioned in gold powder and iron paintings. The four corners of the building in the courtyard are raised high, gracefully like a swallow with wings ready to fly.

Fen Qiao has only seen a Gu family member plus a housekeeper, a cold face, and a strict face, and he deeply feels that Gu Yan's grandfather will be an upgraded version of the two. Will you not like her? Will you have an opinion about Gu Yan adopting her?

Gu Yan is not married after all, and she has adopted a child her age......

If Gu Yan's grandfather stopped Gu Yan, would he have left her...

Fen Qiao thought, becoming more nervous.

Gu Yan did not stop in the front yard, but walked onto the verandah that led to the backyard.

Even after hundreds of years, the intricate carvings that can be seen everywhere in the cloister are still beautiful and excellently preserved. Under the porch is a pond where many koi fish swim. The pond is a pool of living water, which is extremely rare in the north.

After passing through an arched stone gate of white marble, the view is widened. The source of the pond was a large lake, and on either side of the lake were two rows of extremely tall old trees, which I don't know how many years old.

The center of the lake is an octagonal pavilion, one floor and one bottom, the blue pavilion body, the eaves corner is flying, there is a dragon head decoration, covered with yellow and green glazed tiles, the treasure top is inlaid with porcelain tiles, very beautiful.

Gu Yan took her from the bridge on the lake to Guò and entered the attic.

As soon as Fen Qiao entered the door, he smelled a faint fragrance of wood, and the carved beams and paintings in the attic, Fen Qiao held back his curiosity and restrained himself from looking at it.

There was an old man sitting on his back by the window in the attic, and Fen Qiao could see the wheelchair under him at a glance.

"Grandpa."

Hearing the sound, the old man slowly turned around with his wheelchair.

His face was already covered with the ravines of the annual rings, and he seemed to be a little mentally weak, but his eyes were wise, as if he could see through everything in the world. The old man looked at the eldest grandson in front of him, and the corners of his mouth gently pulled out a smile, and called, "Jing Heng." ”

Jing Heng is Gu Yan's character.

Fen Qiao was standing behind Gu Yan, she couldn't say why, she always felt that after the old man spoke, Gu Yan's body was a little stiff, and he was much more nervous than usual.

Fen Qiao had never seen Gu Yan like this.

"You're doing a good job in Diancheng." The old man said slowly, and the compliment came very plainly.

Only Gu Yan knew what a rare affirmation it was. He bowed his head slightly, and his voice was solemn, "It was also my grandfather who gave me the opportunity." ”

The old man waved his hand, "I know in my heart that your father is an unsuccessful person, and I don't have many days," he manipulated the wheelchair to the desk, and pushed a bag of bright yellow satin fabric in front of Gu Yan. "- Your seal."

"I started carving this seal for you many years ago, Jing Heng, I didn't see the wrong person."

The old man let out a long sigh, and the next sentence was precious: "In the past hundred years, the Gu family has survived countless wars and artillery fires. I've carried it for half a century, and I know how difficult it is. And now I'm going to put it in your hands. ”

"Rise and fall depends on you alone. You have to cherish it. ”

Gu Yan took the bright yellow silk bag very solemnly, and Fen Qiao clearly saw that his knuckles were white.

The matter of explanation came to an end, and the old man looked behind Gu Yan.

"Fen Qiao, is it?"

Fen Qiao unconsciously glanced at Gu Yan, and Gu Yan gave her a reassuring look with encouragement.

Respectfully made a big salute, and Fen Qiao opened his mouth and called: "Grandpa." ”

"It's the child Jing Heng brought back...... the old man bowed slightly, "Sure enough, there is a bit of aura, and I don't have any gifts for girls, but I have collected some antiques and calligraphy and paintings, so I'll leave them to you." I will contact a lawyer to write it down in the will. ”

Fen Qiao clearly heard Liang Ze behind him gasp. Liang Ze has always been very steady.

She didn't quite know the meaning of those antique calligraphy and paintings, but judging from Liang Ze's reaction, it should be very precious.

She looked at Gu Yan pleadingly, but Gu Yan pretended not to see the help in her eyes, and said, "Fen Qiao, don't thank you yet." ”

But...... She is not a child of the Gu family, just an adopted child with a foreign surname, why should she be given such a precious thing?

Gu Yan intercepted Fen Qiao's unspoken words before she could speak, "Fen Qiao, the elder gives it, you can't say goodbye." There was a majesty in those dark black eyes that could not be refused.

Fen Qiao had no choice but to accept the gift, and after thanking him, the corners of the old man's mouth curled up with satisfaction.

"Steward Shen, you take Fen Qiao around the house to get acquainted, after all, this is her first time. Jing Heng and I still have something to talk about. ”

Steward Shen responded and took Fen Qiao out of the pavilion.

Old Man Gu has always been a person who doesn't like to be disobeyed, once he makes a decision, no one can shake his decision. Gu Yan asked Fen Qiao to accept those, but he was afraid that Fen Qiao would upset the old man.

In fact, Gu Yan knew what the old man meant. He gave Fen Qiao those things for the sake of his own face, and elevated Fen Qiao's status in the Gu family. But at the same time, he also positioned Fen Qiao there and warned him that Fen Qiao could not be treated better than this, could not change his surname to Gu, and could not cross Gu Yan's own biological children.

The old man still understands Gu Yan, Gu Yan grew up in an environment with weak family affection, so he himself is naturally cold. It may be difficult for him to get close to his future children, let alone adopt a child who is not related by blood.

This was almost unimaginable to everyone in the Gu family before, so in everyone's eyes, this child was special to Gu Yan.

……

Fen Qiao followed Steward Shen, but it was an eye-opener again.

Many of the ancient buildings of the previous dynasty were damaged in the war a hundred years ago, and only some of them were transformed into museums or scenic parks, which always brought the atmosphere of commercialization and lost a little charm.

So when she knew that Old Man Gu actually ordered her to be given a courtyard, she was shocked.

Are rich people so lavish?

Fen Qiao deeply felt that the chaebol families he had seen before were all nouveau riche.

Before coming, Gu Yan had already said that he didn't live in Gu's house, and only came back occasionally, so Fen Qiao would usually live outside like him.

only came back occasionally, and allocated a special yard for her, Fen Qiao could only say that she was flattered.

The courtyard allocated to Fen Qiao was built along the water, and Steward Shen pointed out to Fen Qiao across the verandah, "That's Jinrong Pavilion." ”