For the first time in my life, collecting money is not receiving hand cramps, but hot hands.

Among the dozen or so boxes of different sizes, the large boxes were full of money, and the small boxes were full of silver cakes and precious stones, Gu Qing roughly estimated that all the things should add up to buy ten houses in Chang'an City.

Gu Qing's eyelids jumped, and he didn't have any surprises in his heart about a windfall, but felt that the dozen or so boxes in front of him were like thunder, and the slightest carelessness could blow him to pieces.

What is sacred, such a big hand, is a sign of a long history of the left guard really worth so much money?

Speculate again, just send a bribe like this, how much water is on the procurement list, and how much can the people behind the scenes earn? After all, Zuowei has a huge base of tens of thousands of soldiers, and it is a very terrifying number to distribute the winter clothes and weapons of each soldier with a little tricks, and the premium is more than ten Wen, not to mention that Gu Qing has read the list, and he has roughly estimated that the range of premium on the list may be more than a dozen Wen.

Steward Xu looked worried, rubbed his hands and said: "Shaolangjun, the old man thinks this gift is strange, I have never seen such a rude gift, a group of Tsing Yi servants carried the burden, put the box in front of our house, and then turned around and left, the last person left only said 'My master gave Gu Changshi a meeting gift', the old man wanted to go up and ask what happened, but the group of people walked very fast, and they couldn't be found in the crowd in the blink of an eye. ”

Looking at Gu Qing's face carefully, Steward Xu said sneeringly: "Shaolangjun, this courtesy...... I'm afraid it's not a good way, right? ”

Gu Qing smiled: "It's really not a good road, it's a bit hot, or ...... It's kind of terrible. ”

Steward Xu was anxious: "How can that be good, even if you want to return it, you can't find the master." ”

"Don't worry, the owner will show up sooner or later, Uncle Xu asked people to take good care of these boxes, the boxes are locked and not allowed to be moved, and it will be known in a few days."

Steward Xu nodded again and again: "Yes, the old man personally stared at them, who in the house dared to stretch out his hand, and the old man abolished him." ”

Gu Qing touched his chin and stared at the box in contemplation.

More than a dozen boxes of valuable things, adding up to almost two thousand yuan, this is a huge amount of money, and the value of the gift has obviously been rigorously analyzed by the other party, and the role he plays in this matter is probably worth this price, and it is only worth this price.

If you send too much, it will inevitably lead to arrogant expansion, and maybe the lion will open his mouth more. Giving less will make people feel insulted and self-defeating.

Two thousand guan, in their eyes, Gu Qing is worth this number. Maybe it's not just for the signing of Zuo Wei Changshi, but for Gu Qing.

Even if Gu Qing didn't sign the list, he was worth two thousand yuan.

Of course, it's better to sign honestly.

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Gu Qing kept the official letter on his body and did not sign it, but he did not refuse.

Gu Qing was waiting, waiting for the master who was hiding behind the curtain to appear. Heavy gifts are given, and the list is given, but someone has to come out to give an explanation, and it is far from enough to hide your head and give a heavy gift.

Gu Qing didn't go to Zuowei in the afternoon, he planned to go to the East Market with the list in his arms, according to the unit price on the list, he asked about the actual price of the East Market, Gu Qing knew that the list was mixed with water, as for how much was mixed, Gu Qing didn't know, he didn't know much about the prices in this era.

Gu Qing had little experience in dealing with merchants in the East Market, so he planned to call Hao Donglai and Shi Daxing, the two shopkeepers, but Hao Donglai's body did not recover and he walked with a limp, Shi Daxing was so busy because of the latest issue of the gossip newspaper that his feet did not touch the ground, Gu Qing had to give up, thought for a long time, and decided to ask Zhang Huaijin to help.

Women are naturally sensitive to price, and asking her to help them ask for prices and implement the final price should be regarded as making the best use of everything...... Right?

Coming to Zhang Jiuzhang's mansion in Daozheng Fang, Gu Qing stood in front of the door and suddenly felt a little guilty.

It stands to reason that the Zhang family should be Gu Qing's closest person in Chang'an except for Li Shiniang, but Gu Qing rarely takes the initiative to visit, but Zhang Jiuzhang often sends people to send some exquisite food and clothes, and sometimes writes letters in person, telling Gu Qingtian to add clothes.

The Zhang family really took Gu Qing as their own family, but Gu Qing rarely took the initiative to say anything to the Zhang family because of his personality.

Approaching the gate of Zhang's house, the housekeeper came out of the side door and saluted with a surprised face: "Shaolangjun has not been here for a long time, and he came to the door today, fortunately." ”

Gu Qing smiled, the prime minister's family is really extraordinary, a housekeeper speaks so elegantly, and his own housekeeper Xu often greets Gu Qing when he sees him, "Shaolangjun is back?" Then he flew up and kicked out a handyman to wait.

You should really bring Steward Xu here and let him intern in Zhang's house for half a year, don't come back if you don't learn to be elegant, don't suffer Lao Tzu.

Gu Qing threw his hand at the housekeeper and said with a smile: "I don't know if the second uncle can be in the mansion?" ”

The housekeeper smiled: "In the house, in the house, today's lord coincides with the period of rest, did not go to Honglu Temple, is reading in the backyard, the lord has already instructed, Shaolangjun comes at any time without notification, you can enter by yourself, Shaolangjun can go to the backyard to find the master." ”

Gu Qing hesitated: "I'll go to the backyard...... I'm afraid it's inappropriate, right? ”

The backyard of a large official eunuch is not something that outsiders can enter casually, and breaking into someone else's backyard without permission in these years is almost equivalent to slapping the owner in the face, which is a very bad and rude behavior.

The housekeeper smiled: "Shaolangjun is not an outsider, you can go to the backyard, rest assured, never rude, the Zhang family has never regarded Shaolangjun as an outsider, and there is no defense against Shaolangjun anywhere in the house." ”

Gu Qing's heart warmed, he smiled at the housekeeper, and he was no longer hypocritical, and after greeting him, he went straight to the side door.

After entering the door, the subordinates of the Zhang Mansion saluted respectfully when they saw Gu Qing, and quietly turned sideways to make way for Gu Qing.

All the way into the backyard unimpeded, Gu Qing saw Zhang Jiuzhang in the flower hall on the south side of the backyard, Zhang Jiuzhang was half-lying on a bed alone, he seemed to have presbyopia, squinting at the book, the tip of his nose was almost on the book, Gu Qing's heart moved, and he secretly stayed.

There has been glass for a long time in this year, but the purity is not enough, it looks a little turbid, if you can find high-purity transparent glass, Gu Qing wants to create a pair of reading glasses for Zhang Jiuzhang.

didn't know how to express his feelings, Gu Qing could only use these small details and gadgets to respond to the Zhang family's kindness to him.

Hearing a voice outside the flower hall, Zhang Jiuzhang raised his eyes and saw that it was Gu Qing outside the door, Zhang Jiuzhang happily put down the book and greeted him in person, without waiting for Gu Qing to salute, he took Gu Qing's hand affectionately and laughed: "I am still talking about you this morning, the old man said to Huaijin that you kid is a conscienceless person, and he has never taken the initiative to come to see the old man, you are really careless, and you really came, haha." ”

Gu Qing said with a smile: "It's the fault of the younger generation, I've been too busy recently, Zuo Wei Changshi has too many official duties, and his nephew is already anxious, so he really has no time to take care of him, and the second uncle forgives his sins." ”

"Haha, I don't blame you, the old man knows how busy Changshi is, and he told Huaijin not to bother you if he has nothing to do, that kid is too wild, he can't be closed, and he thinks about running out all day long, it's really unfortunate for the family, and the goddaughter has no way to ......"

Speaking of Zhang Huaijin, Gu Qing smiled happily: "Sister Huaijin is very good, it's not a bad thing to be lively, it shows that she has a good mind and no malice towards the world, the second uncle is too harsh on her, and the discipline is too strict, Sister Huaijin has lost her spirituality since then, and the gains outweigh the losses." ”

Like all ordinary old people, when it comes to children, Zhang Jiuzhang shook his head and sighed: "A woman is going to marry after all, and she has to go to the house to uncover the tiles and pick peaches,...... No, she has really done a lot of things to pick peaches on the roof and trees, alas, so wild and untamable, which family will marry her in the future? ”

Gu Qing hurriedly comforted: "The second uncle's words are serious, how can Sister Huaijin be so unbearable, people who can really understand her will treat her like a jewel and jade, and cherish her for the rest of her life." ”

Zhang Jiuzhang's eyes lit up: "Oh? In this way, you don't dislike Huaijin? The old man once had the idea of marrying Huaijin Xu to you, it seems that it is not a revenge? ”

Gu Qing's eyelids jumped, and he hurriedly said, "Second uncle, calm down!" What a harmonious chat atmosphere, if it is ruined, it will be a big disaster. ”

Zhang Jiuzhang sighed in disappointment: "You really said kind words, think about it, knowing that there is a fire pit in front of you, who would jump into the fire pit right away?" The Zhang family didn't want to blame others, Huaijin was hopeless, and the old man wrote to Jiugao and asked him to ask the eldest son and his wife if they would like to have another ......"

Gu Qing was dumbfounded, the tuba was wasted, and at this time he remembered to open the vest and raise the trumpet, didn't he think it was too late? Zhang Huaijin: Her father and mother are at least in their thirties, right?

With complicated emotions and didn't know how to speak, Gu Qing was groaning, and suddenly heard a surprised voice coming from outside the flower hall.

"Second brother! Is the second brother here? Second brother! ”

Zhang Jiuzhang was stunned: "Who is the second brother?" ”

Gu Qing's face was pale, and he turned his head and pretended to look at the scenery.

Outside the door of the flower hall, a delicate figure appeared, wearing a lilac palace skirt on Zhang Huaijin's body, like an elf covered with the fragrance of flowers, dancing in the deep forest.

After seeing Gu Qing, Zhang Huaijin didn't even notice Zhang Jiuzhang in the flower hall, and clenched his fists solemnly: "Second brother!" ”

Gu Qing rolled her eyes, trying to pretend that she didn't know her.

Zhang Jiuzhang looked at Zhang Huai Jinxiu in shock, and his hand trembled slightly.

The atmosphere was very embarrassing for a while, but Zhang Huaijin didn't notice it at all, seeing that Gu Qing didn't care about her, she was very disappointed, and the etiquette of brothers meeting each other has been less and less valued by Gu Qing recently, which is a precursor to the collapse of etiquette.

"Second brother!" Zhang Huaijin continued to hold his fists.

Seeing the look of loss in Zhang Huaijin's eyes, Gu Qing knew that it was just a childish child's move, but he still didn't want to disappoint her, and carefully glanced at Zhang Jiuzhang, who was trembling and had a precursor to a stroke, Gu Qing sighed like a stop, and then hugged his fists in return.

"Third brother!"

Zhang Huaijin, who got a response, turned his resentment into joy, and happily continued to hug his fists: "Second brother! ”

Gu Qing half-closed his eyes with an open expression: "Third brother! ”

"Second brother!"

"Third brother!"

"Second Brother ......"

"Zhang Huaijin, you're enough!" Gu Qing couldn't bear it anymore.

The person who couldn't bear it even more was Zhang Jiuzhang, who couldn't hold back his anger, and actually waited for the etiquette of the brothers to meet with great dignity before he stood up, pointed at Gu Qing and Zhang Huaijin, and said tremblingly: "You guys...... What are you guys up to? What is 'Second Brother'? What is the 'third brother'? What the hell is this called! ”

Zhang Huaijin didn't seem to realize Zhang Jiuzhang's existence until this time, and couldn't help but sigh in fright, swooped behind Gu Qing, poked his head out and looked at Zhang Jiuzhang carefully, and said: "Second ancestor Weng Mo annoyed, this is the gift of our brothers to meet, "Li" said: "Rites cannot be abolished, and if they are abolished, they will be chaotic......"

Zhang Jiuzhang was furious: "Shut up! Enough of the mess! What kind of fart etiquette is this? ”

I don't know if it's because he has a sense of security behind Gu Qing, Zhang Huaijin actually said with a sense of relief: "Zilu said: 'The festival of the eldest and youngest, it cannot be abolished', I recognize him as the second brother, it is the ...... of 'ceremony'"

Gu Qing smiled bitterly, whether a person is a hooligan or not, as long as he has culture, he is very scary.

Seeing that Zhang Jiuzhang was so angry that he was about to pull over, Gu Qing had no choice but to comfort: "Second uncle is angry, this matter is a long story......

Zhang Jiuzhang glared at Gu Qing angrily: "The old man thought that although you were young, you were steady, but I didn't expect you to mess around with Huaijin, a good brother and sister in the world, why do you prefer to be brothers?" Wouldn't it be a joke to spread it? ”

Gu Qing said with a smile: "Sister Huaijin likes to make trouble, why not let her, brother and sister, brother or brother, just laugh, second uncle don't take it seriously." ”

Zhang Jiuzhang was so angry that he almost wanted to smoke Zhang Huaijin, and as soon as he raised his hand, he suddenly remembered something, and asked again: "'Second brother' and 'third brother', is there still a 'big brother'?" Who is Big Brother? ”

Zhang Huaijin stood up from behind Gu Qing with his head held high, and arched his hand in the southwest direction with a face of reverence: "Of course, the eldest brother is Sister Zhang Huaiyu, who dominates Shiqiao Village, Qingcheng County, Shuzhou, and the people of the rivers and lakes send the nickname 'Undefeated in the East'......"

Gu Qing covered her mouth and smiled apologetically at Zhang Jiuzhang.

Zhang Jiuzhang glared at Gu Qing coldly, and said: "The jade is not cut, it is not a weapon, Gu Qing, as a brother, indulge the sister of the world to mess around, and accompany her to mess around, today the old man will discipline you on behalf of your parents!" ”

After saying that, Zhang Jiuzhang raised his hand and was about to smoke Gu Qing, Zhang Huaijin was frightened, took Gu Qing's hand and ran out, and said as he ran: "Second Ancestor Weng, you are too much!" Don't bully my second brother, second brother, let's avoid his edge first, and then we will take revenge when he has practiced peerless magic skills......"

While shouting and running away, Zhang Jiuzhang was originally so angry, seeing the backs of Zhang Huaijin and Gu Qing holding hands and running away, Zhang Jiuzhang suddenly sighed, put down the raised hand unconsciously, and after a moment of surprise, then the old face showed a honey smile.

That's really ...... The old man chatted about juvenile madness, swallowed CP, and liked to send candy.

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Gu Qing and Zhang Huaijin held hands and ran to the street outside the house, then let go of their hands, the two suddenly looked at each other while panting, and then laughed.

Gu Qing smiled and sighed: "I'm afraid I don't dare to go to your house recently, your second ancestor seems to be very angry." ”

Zhang Huaijin said nonchalantly: "It's okay, it'll be fine in a few days, I used to run out often when I got into trouble, and then sneaked back at night, and the next morning, the anger of the second ancestor disappeared, and he never settled the overnight account with me." ”

Gu Qing asked tentatively: "Since it is not allowed by the world, is it ...... the name of you and my brother?"

Zhang Huaijin glared at him and said, "No! How good is the brother, every time I see you, I hug my fist and say the second brother, that feeling...... Suddenly, I felt that I was burdened with the morality of the world, which was too sacred, and the title must not be changed. ”

Gu Qing sighed, this girl is purely to enjoy the sacredness of saluting when the brothers meet, and it seems that she has time to tell her the story of "Casting a Name", so that she knows that her brother is unreliable.

Well, I also want to tell the story of Da Lang, Wu Song and Ah Lian in the Water Margin, so that she knows that the sister-in-law is also unreliable.

is not young, and it is time to know the sinister nature of the world.

"Did the second brother come to my house today to play with me?" Zhang Huaijin asked excitedly.

Gu Qing smiled: "I did come to you, I need your help with something." ”

Zhang Huaijin became more and more excited, straightened up his small chest bulging like steamed buns, and said with an iron-shouldered moral look: "Although the second brother said, the third brother and I will go to the soup and stick a knife in both sides, and I will not be a hero in the blink of an eye!" ”

Gu Qing said speechlessly: "Where did you learn these nonsense words?" ”

Zhang Huaijin smiled heroically: "Over the years, Zhang has traveled south and north and met ......heroes from all walks of life."

Gu Qing glared at her and said, "You talk well, otherwise I will leave, you go home and be beaten by the second ancestor." ”

Zhang Huaijin pouted and said aggrievedly: "Okay, second brother, what do you want me to help you with?" ”

Gu Qing took out the list from his arms and said, "Accompany me to the East Market, I want to know if the purchase price above is mixed with water." ”

Zhang Huaijin took the list and read it, but he was also puzzled. She has been clothed and fed since she was a child, and she doesn't seem to have any idea about the prices in Chang'an, and she doesn't know whether the prices on this list are true or false.

"What does the second brother need me to do? I'll do whatever you say. ”

"Accompany me to the East Market to ask the merchants, shop around, see what the lowest price can be pressed, compare the prices on the list, I want to determine how much water is mixed in this list."

Zhang Huaijin nodded and said, "Okay, leave it to me." ”

The two came to Dongshi, and worked hard to walk through the endless crowds, first of all, they found a random cloth shop, Gu Qing asked the price of each piece of linen and woven coarse cloth in the store, and after asking, Gu Qing glanced at Zhang Huaijin, meaning to ask her to help bargain.

It turned out that Gu Qing seriously misestimated Zhang Huaijin's bargaining ability, a coarse cloth asked for twenty wen, Zhang Huaijin actually cautiously asked if nineteen wen was sold, and even showed a very embarrassed expression, as if he had robbed the kind people, full of guilt.

The boss who sold the cloth was overjoyed and agreed to sell it without hesitation.

Gu Qing smiled and pulled Zhang Huaijin to say goodbye.

At this moment, I suddenly agreed with Zhang Jiuzhang's train of thought, the tuba is indeed useless, and it is time to consider opening the vest.

Gu Qing felt that her ability to bargain as a big man was countless times stronger than her, and she didn't understand the basic truth of killing half of her when she met, where did she get the confidence to say that she would go to the soup for her brother?