In the middle of December, Guo Song finally arrived in Chang'an, although there is only half a month left from the New Year, but Chang'an City is still shrouded in a gloomy cloud and mist, the impact of the death of the Son of Heaven has made Chang'an business a depression, and there are not many people on the street.

The carriage passed through the East Market, and the front gate of the East Market was also very deserted, the bustling traffic of the past was gone, only a few children kicked shuttlecocks in the snow, and occasionally a few merchants hurried out of the East Market, with a solemn expression.

But the most affected is Pingkangfang, the brothels in Pingkangfang are basically closed, and the new emperor ordered that the sound and color places in Chang'an are closed for a month to show mourning, but there are many groups of scholars wandering in Pingkangfang, so that Guo Song suddenly realized that there are still a few months left before the imperial examination.

The carriage slowly drove into Xuanyangfang, contrary to the desertion of Dongshi and Pingkangfang, Xuanyangfang was very lively, Xuanyangfang was mainly based on restaurants and inns, not in the forbidden ranks, and a large number of scholars came from all over the country to take the exam, so that the inns in Xuanyangfang were full, and the business of each restaurant was good.

The carriage finally stopped in front of Xue's house, Han ran out when he heard the news, Xue Tao just came out of the carriage, Han hurriedly hugged his daughter, and the mother and daughter hugged their heads and cried.

Xue Xun smiled on the side: "Hurry up and let your daughter into the house!" It's so cold outside, it's okay to cry when you go in. ”

Han wiped away his tears embarrassedly, stepped forward and bowed deeply to Guo Song, "I used to be bad and always misunderstood Childe, only after going through the ordeal did I know Childe's affection, I apologize to Childe!" ”

Guo Song hurriedly waved his hand, "Uncle, don't be like this, I'm also happy to see Uncle Shi and Uncle Come back safely, you guys come into the house quickly!" It's windy outside. ”

Han took his daughter into the house, and when he walked to the door, Xue Tao gave Guo Song a look, suggesting that it was time for him to formally propose to his father.

Guo Song nodded with a smile, and at this time, Xue Xun stepped forward and said with a smile: "This time, thanks to the virtuous nephew, Cui Ning failed to use tens of thousands of troops, and we are all worried to the extreme." ”

"Uncle Shi doesn't need to say any words of thanks, I don't want Tao'er to fall into Cui Ning's hands."

Xue Xun nodded, it would be superfluous to say any words of thanks now, he muttered and said, "I happened to be in the mansion for the past two days, and the virtuous nephew arranged for the elders to come and propose!" ”

"The little nephew will invite Guo Lao Linggong to come to the door in the past two days!"

Xue Xun smiled and waved his hand, "I don't need to let Guo Lao Linggong come to the door in person, I can't afford it, his sons and nephews are fine, and the seniority is right!" ”

"I know, the little nephew will say goodbye first."

"Why don't you go in and sit down for a while? It's better to finish lunch and leave. ”

Guo Song said with a smile: "Thank you Uncle Shi, I still have to go to Dongshi to have a look, I don't know if the new emperor left me a message before." ”

"Alright! I'm waiting for your news. ”

Guo Song said goodbye and left, Xue Xun returned to the mansion, but saw his wife coming out of his daughter's room, Xue Xun asked in a low voice, "How is it?" ”

Han Shi nodded and sighed: "That kid is really good, he has sent his daughter back all the way, and I am willing to marry my daughter to him." ”

"I told him to ask him to find an elder to propose marriage as soon as possible, and we have to prepare for it, and strive to get their marriage done before next spring, and I will also fulfill a wish."

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Guo Song came to the East City Treasure Pavilion, although the business of the Treasure Pavilion looks as deserted as other stores, but the big business of the Treasure Pavilion is not in the store, it has its own high-end customer base, mainly the royal relatives and wealthy nobles, every time there is a new good thing to make, the Treasure Pavilion will always send it to the door.

Just like the nearly 1,000 pieces of jade that Jubaoge purchased from Guo Song's subordinates, they have basically been bought up by the wealthy nobles who love jade in the capital.

Zhang Lei wanted to attack Guo Song's treasure house several times, but Guo Song sternly rejected it.

Guo Song rode to the Treasure Pavilion, handed the horse to the man, and asked, "Are you Zhang Dongzhu here?" ”

"In! Just came over.

"Old Five, you're back!" As soon as Guo Song's words fell, Zhang Lei's hearty laughter came from inside.

Zhang Lei, who was tall and fat, walked out quickly, and said with a smile: "I estimate that you should come back in the next few days, and I talked to your sister-in-law this morning, and you really came back." ”

"Senior brother seems to be in a good mood, and he is a father again?"

"Almost! Your sister-in-law gave birth to a boy a few days ago, and the sister-in-law will give birth next month, I estimate that it is a daughter, and I invited five people to deliver the two of them, and I invited five women to serve them, and more than a dozen servant women who served them, and it cost thousands of dollars just to invite people. ”

Guo Song smiled slightly: "This money is drizzle for you, I guess you should be able to take it out if you invite me to lunch again." ”

Zhang Lei waved his hand, "Go!" Even if you are bankrupt today, I will treat you to a meal. ”

The two came to the Jinchang Restaurant outside the gate of the East Market, which is not one of the top ten in Chang'an, but some specialties, such as stewed Yellow River carp and roast venison, are very famous in Chang'an, and of course, there is the enthusiastic orchid dangyuan.

Zhang Lei walked to the door, and a orchid like a flower and butterfly ran out, hugged Zhang Lei's neck, and kissed him heavily on the cheek, "Brother Zhang doesn't come again, my little sister's eyes are all looking through." ”

Guo Song looked at it on the side, and he swore that this dead fat man would go hunting again, even if he was eaten by a bear, he would never save him.

Zhang Lei was a little embarrassed, broke free from the orchid and said to Guo Song: "You don't have to take it seriously!" ”

Guo Song shrugged, "What did you tell me to do?" You should explain it to your sister-in-law. ”

"Forget it, I'm too lazy to tell you, this kind of thing will be understood when you get married."

The two went up to the second floor, found a window seat and sat down, and the orchid just now brought them wine and food, and sat aside to barbecue meat for them.

"Senior brother, how is your injury?" Guo Song poured Zhang Lei a full glass of wine and asked.

Zhang Lei nodded, "The injury has been healed, but it may hurt a little tendon and vein, and it will hurt if it exceeds fifty catties, and my martial arts are completely useless." ”

"Your martial arts are not used in the first place, you are the dignified proprietor of Zhang Da, who will let you carry fifty catties of things?"

"That's, don't talk about me, talk about you! On this trip to Bashu, the marriage has been decided? ”

Guo Song smiled and nodded, "Uncle Xue Shi officially agreed, I will go to Guo's Mansion after tomorrow and ask Lao Linggong to be a matchmaker for me." ”

Zhang Lei scratched his head, "Why don't you let me be a matchmaker for you?" ”

"This is what Uncle Xue Shi meant, the most important thing is to let the elders come forward."

"Being a matchmaker generally requires a matchmaker to come forward, not your own family, since Father Xue has officially agreed to marry his daughter to you, I don't think there is any need to use a matchmaker, you can ask Guo Lao Linggong to come forward and directly issue a letter of appointment."

Guo Song shook his head, "The Xue family agrees to agree, but how can I do it without the words of a matchmaker, originally the prince said that he would be a matchmaker for me, but now I can't afford to hire him, I want to ask Yan Xiangguo to be a matchmaker for me." ”

Zhang Lei rolled his eyes, "It seems that you can't look down on me as a little person!" ”

"Senior brother, I don't mean to look down on you, but we want to give the Xue family face, Xue's mother is already more snobbish, add some glory to her face, and she complains less, isn't it?"

Zhang Lei hurriedly waved his hand, "I'm just joking with you, don't take it seriously, I'm not very careful, your sister-in-law said that I always hurt other people's affairs, your marriage is a big deal, I will run errands for you, prepare a dowry or something, I will take care of it." ”

Guo Song sighed and said, "I want to give the three-acre house in Xuanyangfang to the Xue family as a dowry, does the senior brother think it's okay?" ”

"Dangchang!"

The orchid who was giving them hot wine knocked over the flask, her face was flushed, and she apologized repeatedly, but she secretly said in her heart, who is this young man! The three-acre house in Xuanyangfang is worth at least 30,000 yuan, and it is too scary to give it away as a dowry, why can't I meet such a rich son?

Zhang Lei took out a piece of silver and threw it to her, "Go ahead!" Here we come on our own. ”

Orchid put away the silver, threw a wink at Guo Song, and left with a smile.

Zhang Lei smiled: "Do you know why she lost her temper and knocked over the wine jug?" ”

Guo Song shook his head, Zhang Lei smiled and said: "She was scared by you, the dowry is to send geese, wine, and at most pigs and sheep, I have never heard of the dowry to give the house, but you can also give the house if you want to, but it must be placed in the financial gift, and the Xue family will also give the dowry, I guess it is a bunch of books, I will discuss this matter with Xue's father, so as not to embarrass people who can't get the dowry." ”

Only then did Guo Song understand that he had made a joke, he really didn't understand the marriage process, he groaned and asked: "The Son of Heaven is allowed to marry during the mourning period?" ”

"It is indeed not allowed within a month, and after the fifth day of the first month of next year, there will be no prohibition, this only refers to the last step of the wedding, and the other steps do not affect, you can do it first."

Guo Song nodded silently, he was going to start busy with this matter today.

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