Qing Shu didn't come forward, and only sent Xiao Huan and Xiao Yu out to welcome the guests. If it was Mrs. Zhu, she would go to the front to meet the guests in person. But the person who came was just an aunt, and she was probably a person who was calculating the Hou Mansion, so she didn't have the face to entertain her personally.

When Xiao Huan and Xiao Yu arrived at the side hall in the front yard, Aunt Jian had already entered the house and was being invited to the side hall by Mother Su to drink tea.

Master Zhu got the letter and rushed over. When he saw someone, he reprimanded, "If you don't stay in the mansion, what are you doing here?" ”

Aunt Jane is a woman in her early thirties, who is thin and very attractive. She was wearing bright red clothes and pearl emeralds on her head, and she got up with a weak face to greet Master Zhu, and then said softly, "Back to the master, the lady and the concubine didn't wait for the lord when the city gate closed yesterday, and they couldn't sleep peacefully all night." At dawn today, the concubine sent Chen Liuzi to Kangxi Town to inquire about the news of the master. ”

Hearing his aunt say that he couldn't sleep all night, Master Zhu's face eased, "Something went wrong in the middle and it was delayed." Then the conversation changed, "Didn't you send someone back to deliver the letter early in the morning?" Are you unbelievable or something? ”

Aunt Jane's slender eyes flashed with a gentle smile, "I've got a good idea." Chen Liuzi met the person sent back by the master halfway, and turned around and went back to the house to report his safety. The lady was relieved, but the concubine was physically and mentally uneasy. The concubine thought that the second young master was still injured, the culprit had not been caught yet, and the man brought by the master was not enough, so she was worried that something would go wrong on the road. No, after the concubine asked her wife, she rushed over with enough people. She saw that with what she said, Master Zhu's face became better and better, and asked with a look of concern, "Master, how is the second young master's body?" Okay, right? He also added a sentence at the end, "I don't know which one of the people who lost their conscience hurt the second young master?" ”

Master Zhu felt that Aunt Jian knew his heart best, and she was generous, not to mention her gentle temperament, and she cared about the two unscrupulous sons everywhere, he didn't see the wrong person. Aunt Jian is much stronger than Mrs. Ning, and he didn't spoil the wrong person. He reached out to hold Aunt Jane's hand, and immediately realized that it was someone else's house, so he hurriedly raised his hand to his mouth, and coughed twice to hide his previous actions. Obviously, he was very useful in his heart, but he was not good in front of outsiders, so he made a straight face, "Okay, I'm here, can I still drive you back?" ”

Aunt Jian said softly and carelessly, "Thank you, Master for not punishing." ”

Master Zhu didn't answer, and said to the ancient housekeeper and Mother Su on the side, "I'm causing trouble to the house again." ”

Butler Gu and Mother Su said one after another that it would not be troublesome, and then arranged for Aunt Jian and her party. Aunt Jian naturally wants to live with Master Zhu. The two maids, a mother-in-law, five housekeepers, and a coachman also made arrangements.

At this time, Aunt Jian's slender eyes had already looked at the side hall, thinking that the decoration and layout of this Hou Mansion were not very good, there was no valuable object, where was the appearance of the Hou Mansion? Moreover, it was obvious that Gu Qingshu, the master of this Hou Mansion, did not come out to see her, and he didn't even understand a little hospitality. Sure enough, the number of etiquette for women who are not upheld by their fathers and mothers is greatly insufficient. She couldn't help but feel a little disdain in her heart.

When her gaze swept over Xiao Yu and Xiao Huan, Aunt Jane's gaze froze. She looked at Xiao Yu and Xiao Huan a few more times, and felt that among the few maids standing in the house, these two were the best dressed, and eight or nine were the big maids in the house. She retracted her gaze, covered her lips with a handkerchief, and asked Mother Su softly, "I have long heard that Miss Gu is a capable, kind-hearted, and extremely pretty-looking noble lady." The second young master was able to be rescued by Miss Gu in danger, I really don't know if it is a blessing that has been cultivated for several lifetimes. ”

The mother-in-law behind Aunt Jian immediately echoed, "It's not! After this incident, the slave maid felt that Miss Gu was really a fairy-like figure as rumored. ”

Su's mother frowned, why did she think this sounded wrong!

Butler Gu didn't let Mother Su speak, and said to Master Zhu with an expressionless face, "It's not early, everyone is afraid that you are tired in a hurry, please go back to the house early to rest." Then he commanded them to show them the way.

Master Zhu thanked him and left with Aunt Jane. Those who came with him were also led in and settled.

Xiao Juan and Xiao Huan returned to Qing Shu. Xiaojuan said unhappily, "Miss, the slave maid thinks that Aunt Jian is a pretentious, pretentious, and annoying to look at." ”

Xiao Huan said, "The eyes are not very peaceful. She didn't let go of the corners and corners of the side hall, and looked at them carefully. ”

Qing Shu nodded, indicating that he understood. "Go and eat! Dinner and meals are cold. "She, her brothers, and Mr. Lu have already eaten. The master has had dinner, and the maids naturally want to eat later.

In the guest room, Xiao Ergongzi heard that Aunt Jian was coming, his brows were tightened, but he didn't say anything. Zhu Zhiheng in the next room naturally got the letter, and his face instantly became gloomy.

In another room, three dishes and one soup were served, and Master Zhu and Aunt Jian sat down to eat together. When dinner was over, the maid removed the table, leaving the two of them to talk in the room.

Aunt Jian stood behind Master Zhu, beat his back for Master Zhu and asked softly, "Master, what kind of person is Miss Gu?" ”

Master Zhu closed his eyes with a look of enjoyment and replied, "It's hard to say if you haven't seen it in person." ”

Aunt Jian was taken aback, "The master has been living in the Hou Mansion for two days, how can you say that you haven't seen it in person?" ”

Master Zhu struggled his eyes, "Stupid, Miss Gu is a lady in the Hou Mansion, how can the master see her?" ”

"Master, the truth is this, but the Hou Mansion is different from Beppu. There are no elders in this Hou Mansion, and Miss Gu is in charge of everything. Besides, who doesn't know about Miss Gu's appearance to do business? You are a guest from afar, and Miss Gu, as the host, how can you not come forward to entertain you? ”

Regarding this, Master Zhu actually minded it before. Just thinking that Miss Gu was his son's savior, he endured it. At this time, when his aunt mentioned it, the unhappiness in his heart suddenly came out. However, he didn't answer his aunt's words.

"Master, did you mention the sale of sauerkraut? If you can't see the master, it's okay to let the ancient butler pass the word. ”

Master Zhu's brows moved, "In business matters, you don't interfere much." He was very interested in the sauerkraut business, and he also asked Butler Gu to help pass the word to Miss Gu. Turning around, Steward Gu sued him, but Miss Gu refused. Although he couldn't force this, he very much hoped that Miss Gu could supply him with sauerkraut.

"Yes, yes, the concubine is concerned about it, and she forgets the taboo. Don't be angry, sir. A look of contempt flashed in Aunt Jane's eyes, but her voice was gentle. She continued to pound his back moderately for Master Zhu.

When it was time to arrive, Master Zhu and his aunt lay down and prepared to sleep, and the oil lamp had been blown out. Suddenly, Master Zhu commanded, "Before you leave tomorrow, you have to meet Miss Gu, and you must meet Miss Gu's people." ”

Aunt Jane didn't ask why, and immediately said yes.

There was nothing to say all night, and in a blink of an eye, it was ten o'clock on the second day.

Qingshu was washing, and someone from the front yard was talking. Xiao Ergongzi took Zhu Gongzi and left first, not with Master Zhu. Qingshu combed his hair for a moment, looking a little disbelieving, "What? ”

Xiao Yu repeated again, "The housekeeper asked my sister to pass the word." Xiao Ergongzi took Zhu Gongzi and left first, and the accompanying coachman only brought four people. ”

Qing Shu asked thoughtfully, "Does Master Zhu know?" ”

Xiaoyu replied, "This sister didn't mention it, so the slave and maid will ask." ”

Qing Shu snorted and continued to comb her hair.

After a while, the little fish returned. "Miss, Master Zhu doesn't know about Xiao Ergongzi's first. Master Zhu was in a hurry after he got the letter, and he was taking the carriage to chase Xiao Ergongzi and his party. ”

Qing Shu didn't say anything, but said in her heart: It's good to go, so she won't have to open her mouth to drive people away.

After more than a quarter of an hour, news came from the front. Master Zhu took someone to chase after Xiao Gongzi and his party, but Aunt Jian was left behind.

When Qing Shu heard the news, his eyes flashed, and he ordered, "Send a message to the housekeeper and let the kitchen make Aunt Jane's breakfast first." Half a day's journey is not short, she had eaten earlier, and she also went on the road early to meet Master Zhu. ”

The little fish went out to spread the word.

Xiao Juan said with an uneven face, "Miss, everyone around Aunt Jian is not worry-free. Last night and this morning, they tried their best to inquire about the affairs of the mansion and the affairs of the young lady. I didn't feel good at first glance. It's too cheap for her to let her go like this, without even giving a lesson. ”

Qing Shu glanced at Xiao Juan, "Silly girl, I don't know what her purpose is now, how can she teach people for no reason?" Besides, if the situation is unknown, teaching others on his own turf will leave a handle on people. Let her bounce for the time being, we just have to watch, and we will always know what she is going to do. Now that things are clear, it's not too late to teach her a lesson. ”

Xiao Juan scratched her head, "Miss, the slave feels so aggrieved." Knowing that the other party has malicious intentions, but there is no evidence, he can only shrink back and do nothing. Finally, she sighed with a frown.

Qing Shu didn't answer.

Xiao Huan happened to come in and said with a smile, "How do you know we didn't do anything?" Aren't we watching their every move? ”

Xiaojuan still had a bitter face, "I like to be simple, just go up and beat me like this." I don't like the situation now, I can't do anything but wait for the other person to do it. ”

Xiao Huan shook his head, "Brake quietly, Miss taught you this idiom a few days ago, don't tell me that you forgot it." The lady's response was to use static braking. ”

Xiaojuan frowned and thought about it, and shook her head vigorously, "Forget it, forget it, anyway, I'm a wooden head, I don't want to, I don't want to." I just need to do what the young lady tells me to do. ”

Qing Shu smiled and said nothing. She likes Xiaojuan's loyal and straightforward nature.

At this time, the little fish who went to pass the word came back. She also came back with a message, "Miss, then Aunt Jane is coming to see you." The housekeeper asked the young lady, to see or not to see? ”