Zhao Xiu and Zhang did not stay with the king of Guangping for long. The king of Guangping is still in office hours at the moment, but he himself is more leisurely, but the attached attachés and local officials who are busy in front of him still have to come and report to him if they find anything important. There are female dependents here, and it is inconvenient. So Zhao Wei saw that his grandmother and sister chatted with King Guangping for a while, and then invited Zhao You to visit, and when Zhao You was taken to the front hall to work, he mentioned that he wanted to send Zhao Xiu and them to the accommodation first.

King Guangping smiled and said, "Then let's go, the old lady must be tired of this journey, and she must be tired, so she can take a rest." The climate in Hangzhou is warmer than in Beijing, and the other industries that these rich families have built for themselves are also very thoughtful and considerate, and they don't feel cold when they stay in the house. The old lady just stayed, and when the rain and snow stopped in a few days and the weather was better, she would come here to visit the garden and enjoy the West Lake. Although I can't see it, I heard them say that there are countless lake stones in the garden, and there are also ink carvings by predecessors, which are very worthy of appreciation. I think the old lady will be interested. ”

When Zhang heard this, he was really interested, thanked King Guangping for his invitation with a smile, promised to come over when the weather was good, and persuaded King Guangping: "Although official business is important, the prince should also take care of his body, don't be tired." ”

Her words were a cliché, and King Guangping laughed when he heard it: "I'm not tired, I'm comfortable, didn't the old lady see it?" I'm a lot fatter than I was a month ago. ”

Indeed, King Guangping's face turned white, and his chin was rounded, I don't know if it was because he was well nourished and rarely outdoors, or because the water and soil in the south of the Yangtze River were really so nurturing. No matter what the reason is, seeing that his complexion is so good, Zhao Xiu and Zhang are happy for him.

After exiting the back hall, the three grandparents and grandchildren walked out with Gao Zhen, but who knew that they were not on the same road as when they came in. Zhao Xiu was puzzled: "Aren't we going out of the garden?" Zhao Wei told her: "There are three gates in front and back of this garden, and you can go out from the west gate, but you can go to the house we are going to in two steps, which is faster than taking the road outside, and there are scenery to enjoy along the way." ”

Zhao Xiu suddenly realized and thought to himself. This is really convenient, and it won't take much time for my brother to go back and forth between the two sides in the future. If she is free, she can also come and talk to King Guangping.

The group didn't walk fast. Zhang's all the way to appreciate the different shapes of the lake stones in the garden, very interested. Although I just browsed it in a hurry today and couldn't take a closer look, the beautiful scenery of the stone forest after the snow is still worth seeing. Zhang's all the way. was amazed, and said to his granddaughter: "You practice painting every day, and you practice some landscape figures, so it's better to paint this lake and stone." Such a big garden, you have to draw it, and the two sides are close to each other. ”

Zhao Xiu was slightly moved, but her interest in the lake stone was mediocre, but she was more interested in the scenery in the garden and the West Lake that could be seen from the upper floor. Along the way, she practiced her painting skills a lot, and she didn't stop after arriving at Fengxian's old house. Now that I'm quite proficient in landscape techniques, I'm trying to paint something more difficult. Now that she has come to the West Lake, how can she miss a good opportunity?

Gao Zhen kept paying attention to her expression, and when he saw that she seemed to be interested, he said, "If Sister Zhao wants to come over to paint, it will be cheap." There are several houses in the garden that no one comes on weekdays, only three or two girls are responsible for cleaning, and the tall building is also locked, leaving a personal guard, ready to be unlocked at any time. and remove these servants from the garden. There were no outsiders, and the attachés who came with my father were too busy to visit the garden. If they happen to want to visit, I'll immediately order someone to report to my sister to avoid it. ”

Zhao Xiu was really moved this time. smiled: "Then when I want to come, I will send a letter to the prince, don't be too troublesome." ”

Gao Zhen smiled slightly. How could he be in trouble? He can't wait for Sister Zhao to trouble him for the rest of his life.

Zhao Weizheng pointed out a few wonderful beautiful scenery to the Zhang family, glanced back at the two of them, and was about to say something, when he saw his little maid Dongsheng hurrying over. Just now, he asked Dongsheng to lead Zhao You to the front hall. Could it be that something has changed?

Dongsheng stepped forward to greet Gao Zhen, Zhang's and Zhao Xiu, and then reported to Zhao Wei: "Brother You has already met a few gentlemen, but he didn't bring anything, although the little one prepared him with paper and pencils, he didn't have an abacus. The small ones went to ask others, and they all said that they had already been divided, and there was nothing superfluous. Brother You said that he had it in his luggage, and he was used to it, so he could just use it. It's just that I was in a hurry, and I didn't have time to bring my things and wanted to go out and get them. But the prince had a ban again, and when people came in, there was no word from above, and they were not allowed to go out again. The little one didn't know what to do, so he could only come and ask Hou Ye. ”

Zhang said in surprise: "Our family's luggage is outside the garden, and it is convenient for Brother You to go out and get it, isn't this okay?" He's just here, and he doesn't know anything. ”

Zhao Wei said: "The prince's rules are big, and there is no way to do it, I'm afraid that if the control is loose, someone will take advantage of the loopholes." It's not a big deal, I can go out of the garden, I'll take a trip for him. After saying that, he hesitated a little, his grandmother and sister hadn't been sent to the accommodation, so he left first, is this appropriate? Then he said to Dong Sheng: "You go and comfort Brother You, tell him to wait, and when I send my grandmother and sister to settle down, I will help him bring things back." ”

Gao Zhen said to him, "Why bother? It's just a few steps, so you can run. There is a shortage of manpower over there, so I finally recommended my own family to come over, but I let him have nothing to do to sit down, isn't it a pity? The old lady and Sister Zhao have me here, I'll send them over for you. I also helped find that house, and I know it better than you. ”

Zhao Wei hesitated, and Zhang persuaded him: "Just do it, the prince is kind enough to help you, and you should also appreciate it." Zhao Wei could only agree and said, "I will be back soon." After thanking Gao Zhen, he hurried away with Dongsheng.

Gao Zhen took over the escort and took two steps forward to support Zhang: "The old lady walks slowly, it's snowing, beware of slipping on the ground." Zhang couldn't help but smile: "Oh, the prince is too polite, where can the old woman afford it." Gao Zhen was unmoved, still helped her to walk forward, and told her some interesting things that happened on the road along the way, and Zhang was fascinated by it, and unconsciously, he left behind half of the beautiful scenery of the garden, and soon came to the side door.

Going out from the side gate, walking a few steps uphill, it is the small house that Gao Zhen helped rent, and it is really very close to the garden where Qin Cha and his party live. This house is not big, but it is only two or three acres in size, but it is actually a small exquisite garden. There are many plum blossoms and peach blossoms planted in the garden, and the name of the garden is "Hongxiangwu". At this time, it is the first month of the month, and the time is still early, but after another month and a half, it is the time for the plum blossoms to bloom, and the house will be beautiful. Zhao Xiu entered the house, only to feel that everywhere was elegant and chic, very satisfying.

Zhang's family also likes this residence, although there are only small courtyards in front and back, and a few scattered huts, but the layout of the garden is extremely ingenious, and the people who built the garden can be regarded as painstaking. The main house and the wing rooms of the main courtyard were built with fire walls, and the inside of the house was already burned warm. As soon as their grandparents entered the door, they couldn't help but breathe a long sigh of enjoyment.

There are two rough mothers-in-law left by the main family in the house, dressed neatly and neatly, seeing that the guests arrived, they immediately sent hot tea, the tea is still the best Longjing, and there are four small dishes of small snacks of Hangzhou specialties, which is really thoughtful. Zhang held the tea and tasted a small snack, which was very useful in his heart.

Zhao Xiu knew it in his heart, and turned around and asked Gao Zhen: "Is it my brother who ordered the fire, or is it you?" Gao Zhen just smiled: "Brother Wei has official business and is very busy, in comparison, I have to be more leisurely." My father stayed in the garden and didn't move, so it didn't matter if I wasn't with him. ”

What this means is that the fire and the tea are ordered by him. Zhang boasted: "The prince is really thoughtful. Gao Zhen smiled and said, "Do you want the old lady to take a look at the small garden behind her?" There were also a few lake rocks, which I saw were no worse than the stones in our garden. ”

Zhang just remembered that he didn't take a good look at the lake and stones in the garden over there, and when he heard Gao Zhen's words, his body was also warm, so he became interested. At this time, the carriage and horses accompanying the Zhao family also arrived, and several big girls came in with their burdens to wait, and the Zhang family took a stove from Dongshuang and helped Xia Lu to the back garden.

The girls were busy packing their things. Zhao Xiu must have to accompany the Zhang family to live in the main courtyard, the Zhang family lives in the main house, so she occupies the west wing, and the east wing is reserved for Zhao Wei to live when he comes. Looking at the furniture and supplies in this house, the owner's family is also very well prepared, and there is no need to buy anything else. Zhao Xiu handed over the matter to Liu Lu, and then gave Gao Zhen a look, and the two went out of the house and came to the small patio next to the house. There are a few plum trees planted there, and stone tables and chairs are placed, but it is a good place for conversation.

Gao Zhen quickly took off the cloak on his body, neatly folded it into a two-foot square piece, and spread it on one of the stone chairs: "Sister Zhao beware of the cold stones, just sit on top of this." ”

Zhao Xiu glanced at him with a red face, sat silently, but took off his cloak and handed it to him: "Don't sit on the frozen stone, just take this pad." But when the words came out, she realized how stupid they were. Since both of them had to use their cloaks to sit on, why didn't she sit on her own, and had to exchange them with him?

Gao Zhen lowered her head and smiled, and quickly took her cloak with her hand, but instead of sitting down on the stone chair, she put it on her arm, leaned on the stone table, and talked to her like no one: "I didn't have time to ask, how did Sister Zhao go with the people from the Suzhou political envoy's family?" His family is not a good thing, and Sister Zhao is far away from them. ”

When it came to the mother and son of the Zhao family, Zhao Xiu was not angry: "Who wants to be close to their family?" But they are too thick-skinned, so they love to stalk! She told Gao Zhen about the recent deeds of the Zhao family's mother and son and the third girl Lu, and spit out for a long time, many things that she didn't dare to say in front of the Zhang family, she said to Gao Zhen without scruples, and finally said: "You say they are not hateful?" Are people really stupid? Think we're really going to be fooled? ”

Gao Zhen pursed his lips, his eyes became a little cold, but as soon as Zhao Xiu showed a surprised expression, he returned to normal, and said with a gentle smile: "It's okay, you just have to live here in peace, and go to our place to play when you have time." They couldn't get near the garden, and they couldn't do anything excessive. ”

Let's hope so. Gao Zhen said this, Zhao Xiu's heart was a lot more relaxed, but she was still very curious: "What happened to his family?" What have you been looking up lately? Is this about to make a big case? (To be continued.) )