Since that day after concluding the speculation that the jasper glazed hairpin might be hidden by Chen Zhiyuan in other mansions behind the rockery with Fang Wu that day, the jade thief began to secretly observe the three members of the Chen family, and sure enough, she discovered the clue.

I heard the old maid in the house say that this Mrs. Chen Hu is infertile, and Miss Chen Erxin is the child of Lord Chen from a distant relative. The Hu family could not continue the incense for the Chen family, but Lord Chen had no complaints, and he had never accepted a concubine for decades, not even a maid. Even if Hu took the initiative to ask to give way, he refused. From this point of view, the relationship between the two should be excellent. But this Lord Chen and Hu seem to be affectionate and harmonious on the surface, respecting each other like guests, but this kind of love is not like the "strong affection" that husband and wife should have. Because the stealing jade was waiting in the Hu family's room, it was not difficult to find that this Lord Chen never spent the night in the Hu family's room except for the fifteenth day of the new year. He would always leave the house every few days and would not return all night, and the Hu family did not interfere with this at all, and let it go. For some reason, Stealing Jade faintly felt that this jasper glazed hairpin was in the place where Lord Chen left Chen's mansion.

However, on this day, a person who was completely unexpected by stealing jade appeared in Huainan, and that person was Tang Buyi, who should be far away in the capital at this time.

Behind the rockery where he met with Fang Wu, he was really taken aback when he saw a noble son in a brocade robe. I saw Tang Bu looking at her with a smile and asking, "I haven't seen her for more than ten days, how is Sister Yu'er lately?" ”

"You, you ......" Stealing Yu pointed at the man in front of him in shock, and didn't say a complete sentence for a long time.

The smile on Tang Bu's face became brighter and brighter: "Why, it's only half a month, and my sister doesn't recognize me?" ”

"You fox, even if you turn to ashes, I will recognize you!" Stealing Jade finally recovered her composure from the initial shock, and began to fight back against Tang Bu's words, "You are not in the capital with Nephrite Wen Xiang in your arms, what are you doing here?" ”

"Oh, my father asked me to come to Huainan to visit the Qi family a few days ago, so I came over. Before leaving, I went to the villa, and the owner told me that you and Brother Fang Wu have been here for a long time, and still haven't found out the news she wants, so I will take a hand by the way. As he spoke, he raised his eyebrows and smiled wickedly as he moved closer, "What, does my sister think I'm coming to see you?" ”

The space in this rockery was not spacious in the first place, and Tang Bu deliberately approached, stealing jade only felt that his warm breath was blowing on his skin, which was extremely ambiguous. The girl's fair face was instantly ignited, she stubbornly turned her head, and her mouth was stiff: "You can do whatever you want, what's the matter with me?" Why involve irrelevant people, boring! ”

Tang Bu was surprised to see the girl's embarrassment, and his tone became serious: "If Yu'er wants me to come to see you, I will come to see you." ”

"You ......" Stealing Jade's face turned even redder, and she didn't know how to respond at the moment. said that he didn't want to, but when I saw him, I unconsciously wondered if he came to see her; Say hope, this kind of thing is inconclusive with her temperament.

Just when the jade stealing was in a dilemma, Fang Wu happened to come over and broke the deadlock between the two. He seemed to have come in a hurry, and his breath was still a little unstable. But before he had time to regulate his breath, Fang Wu hurriedly asked Tang Bu surprised: "Don't be surprised, what news do you have here?" ”

"Indeed." Tang Buxin nodded, "This time I'm here to visit my father's old friend Uncle Qi." Coincidentally, Uncle Qi has known this Chen prefect for many years, and he may be able to get some news from him. ”

"That's very good." When Fang Wu heard this, he became a little excited, "Then when will you visit the Qi family?" It's better to let Yu'er go with you, so that you can take care of it. ”

Tang Buxi smiled softly: "I have this intention, Brother Fang Wu's words have won my heart." As he spoke, he looked at the stealing jade, "The letter sent by my father to the Qi family is written to visit tomorrow, Yu'er has a good rest tonight, and I will come over early tomorrow morning to follow you." ”

Early in the morning of the second day, Tang Bufu took a carriage and waited near Chen's mansion. Fang Wu helped the stealing jade to take leave with the Hu family, only saying that there was something at home, and he needed to steal the jade to go back, and he could rush back on the same day. Hu asked a few words with concern, but he was not suspicious.

Tang Buwei came to Huainan this time, and only brought Mei and Zhu from the four maids. Because when he lived in the Tang Mansion before, he had always been taking care of himself, and now that he met in Huainan, he was very happy. In addition, Mei is also hearty, and the three young girls are chatting in the carriage and chatting happily! Tang was not surprised or disgusted that they were noisy, but listened with a smile on the corner of his mouth. The Chen Mansion and the Qi Mansion are not far away, but they are only half an hour's drive away. Stealing jade changed into the same dress as Mei Zhu in advance, pretended to be a maid and entered the Qi Mansion with Tang Bu Shun Shun Li.

The Qi family is the first family in Jiangnan. Although I heard that since a few years ago, the Qi family's business has not been as prosperous as before, but after all, the family has a strong foundation and a solid foundation, and I don't know how many times better than an ordinary businessman. The style of the prayer house is different from the noble and generous of the Tang Mansion, because it is located in the south of the Yangtze River, it is a little more beautiful. The corridor in the house is tortuous, there are many forests, imitating the pattern of Suzhou gardens, which has a unique charm.

In the main hall of the prayer mansion, Master Qi Qi Yushan had already been waiting with his family. Although Tang Bujing is just a junior, everyone knows that the Tang family's business has long been in his hands, so Qi Yushan does not rely on the old and sells the old. On the contrary, he attached great importance to Tang Bujing's arrival. In the distance, Stealing Jade saw a middle-aged man with extraordinary bearing waiting there. When I got closer, I found that his face was upright and elegant, and there was no copper smell of a giant at all, but it seemed that he was from a scholarly family.

Seeing that Tang Bu was coming, Qi Yushan personally greeted him and said, "Tang Xian's nephew, you have come from afar, you have worked hard!" ”

"I'm not surprised to see Uncle Qi." Tang is not shocked and worthy of being born in a famous family, and the etiquette is so comprehensive that people can't find out what is wrong.

Qi Yushan hurriedly stretched out his hand to help Tang Buyi, who was rushing into his luggage, this young man before meeting was so handsome and capable, but he was also respectful and modest, and he liked it more and more. He led Bu Wei and the others into the main hall, and he wanted to take a seat with Bu Wei. However, Tang Buzhen resolutely refused, and just sat down at the bottom according to the etiquette of a junior.

When the maid served the Dongting Biluochun that had been brewed in advance, Qi Yushan asked Tang Buxi with a smile: "I haven't seen your father for three years, and we only exchange letters on weekdays. I don't know if he's been okay lately? ”

Don't smile and replied: "Don't be surprised to thank Uncle Qi for my father." His old man was in good health, in a good mood, and his life was very leisurely. ”

When Qi Yushan heard this, he said enviously: "Yes, Brother Tang has a son like you, can you not be comfortable?" You take care of your huge family business so well, if it were me, you would also go into seclusion early, enjoy your family, and live a fairy-like life. It's just a pity that my two dogs are too unsuccessful, and they don't know anything in the business field, so the family business is not as good as day by day. It's an old bone of mine, and I have to worry about it every day. As he spoke, he seemed to think of the declining business in recent years, and his face couldn't help but become solemn. The two sons of the Qi family sitting on the side, praying for standing and praying for forbearance, both hung their heads in shame.

"Uncle, where is it," Tang Bu was surprised to see this, and hurriedly comforted, "The so-called tiger father has no dog son, and the two sons are just young in seniority." Uncle why don't you let go and let the two sons exercise. In time, it will surely be famous all over the world. ”

He said this very well, and even the jade stealing on the side couldn't help nodding slightly. Sure enough, Qi Yushan's originally somewhat gloomy face suddenly cleared. He smiled and said, "The words of the virtuous nephew have won my heart! It's easy to come this time, so it's better for my nephew to stay in my house for a few more days, so that I can give my two sons some advice. ”

"How can you talk about pointing? The two sons are both dragons among men, and it is a great blessing to be able to get acquainted with each other! Tang Bujing was very humble in his words, and his sycophants were also shot just right. As he spoke, he became embarrassed again, "It's just that this time, in addition to visiting Uncle Qi, I am not surprised that I have other important things to do, and I am afraid that I can't stay in the house for a long time." Don't be surprised that there is a friend who has an excellent relationship, and when he heard that he was going to come to Huainan, he asked him to do something. But in the past few days, I have not been surprised to inquire in many ways, but there is no way out. Don't be surprised, but spend more time and thought on this matter, so as not to disappoint your friend's trust. ”

"Oh, what's the matter with the virtuous nephew?" Qi Yushan asked, "I wonder if there is a place where my uncle can help?" ”

"This ......" did not hesitate, "My friend, since he was a child, has admired Chen Zhiyuan and Master Chen very much. For him to give up the high position of Taifu, return to his hometown to serve as a parent official, and work for the benefit of the people, he is even more admiring. This time, he just hoped that he would be able to pay a visit to Lord Chen for him, convey his admiration, and preferably ask for a Danqing painting of Lord Chen. However, Lord Chen is upright and simple, and I heard that if you are not an acquaintance, you will not accept the prayers, so as to prevent anyone from bribing them......"

His lies are not red in the face or out of breath, and they are so fluid that they are not suspicious at all. Behind him, he was dumbfounded, and he praised in his heart that this Tang Bu was really an extremely clever fox! It seems that it is not difficult to get the news from Qiyushan.

Sure enough, when Qi Yushan heard this, he couldn't help laughing: "It turns out that this is the case, what's so difficult about this?" My nephew will stay with me today. Let's have a home-cooked meal and chat. Relax your nephew, I, the old man, promise to help you achieve this! ”

"Then don't be surprised, thank you uncle first!" Tang Bu was surprised with a look of surprise on his face, and respectfully owed to Qi Yushan. When he turned around again, he glanced back at the stealing jade seemingly inadvertently, and a tricky smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.