Tong Guan walked out of the door, and immediately a servant stepped forward to guide him with a lamp, but he swept his gaze to a middle-aged man dressed as a scribe on the side: "What does Liangyu think of this person?" ”

This scribe's name is Fang Qian, the word is Liangyu, on the surface, he is just a counselor in the Privy Council, but in fact, he is the most trusted staff member around Tong Guan, with great power, and Tong Guan has to listen to his opinions on many things. When Tong Guan went in to meet Sun Tu just now, he was also listening and watching outside, and he heard this question at this time and thought about it a little.

After the two of them were far away from Tong Mu's small courtyard, he thought about it and said, "I think this son is indeed extraordinary, courageous, and knowledgeable. It's just a little too sharp, it's a piece of jade, if it is cultivated and carved, it can be used. ”

"Well, your opinion is similar to that of a certain person, this is a rare talent, and it is very rare for ordinary people to say such things in front of me at his age, not to mention that they are at a loss. As for the sharpness, he is just a young man after all, and it is understandable that a newborn calf is not afraid of tigers. Tong Guan had a smile on his face: "What's more, he is also kind to my Tong family, not only saved Yuan'er, but also saved Mu'er." What is particularly valuable is that he is still not proud of his achievements, and he has not put forward any undesirable ideas. ”

"Tong Shuai, I don't know if I should say it or not." Fang Qian said with a slight hesitation. Only the people who are very close to Tong Guan know that he likes to be called Tong Shuai the most, and he has always called him that way in private.

"What can't you say between me and you?"

"Yes, the lowly always feels that this matter is a little strange, no matter who it is, if he really saves people, he always wants to get some benefits, but then Sun Tu is too upright, which really makes people suspicious. Could he have had another purpose? As a staff member and cronie around Tong Guan, there were some details that he couldn't notice, Fang Qian still had to be reminded.

This statement really made Tong Guan also have a little suspicion about Sun Tu: "What you said is not unreasonable, after all, people's hearts are unpredictable." ”

"Yes, so if Tong Shuai really wants to cultivate and promote him, he must first check his roots." Fang Qian finally said what he meant thoroughly. Of course, he didn't say this because he was jealous of Sun Tu's talent, with his current status, he wouldn't be jealous of a young man without any background, just to share the worries of the main family.

"Then check it carefully, listen to what he said is from Yuncheng County, Shandong, and I'll leave it to you." While the two were talking, they had already come to the fourth courtyard, Fang Qian had habitually stopped, and Tong Guan gave an order before entering, and after he said yes, he walked into the door accompanied by several slaves.

At the same time, Tong Muzheng looked at Sun Tu with an apologetic expression: "Brother Sun is really sorry, just now I really didn't know that my uncle and his old man were just outside the door, and I almost hurt you." "Yes, if Sun Tu's previous answer was wrong and angered Tong Guan, it would be difficult to say the end.

Sun Tu smiled calmly: "Brother Tong doesn't have to worry about it, I believe you didn't mean it, not to mention that I'm fine?" Now you should be relieved, I don't have a prejudice against you because of your family background, as everyone else does. In fact, don't say that Taiwei Tong may not be as unbearable as the rumors outside, even if this is the case, I am also you, not him. ”

Saying this, Tong Mu's heart warmed for a while, and he said movingly: "Brother Sun is really extraordinary, which makes me admire him." By the way, do you have a reputation? In his opinion, only those who are familiar with the books of the sages can have such insight.

But this time Sun Tu was going to disappoint him: "It's not a secret, although I know some words, I have never studied it, and I am not familiar with the Confucian classics at all." And if I had made a name for myself, I wouldn't have come to Tokyo on an errand in front of the government. ”

Only then did Tong Mu understand, and said apologetically: "I lost my words for a while." But don't worry, I'll help you solve your troubles. ”

"Actually, I don't care about the extra taxes I have to pay, but I feel that there are some problems with this matter. Obviously, the specific number was written on the document given to me by the county government, but it doubled when it came to the household department. ”

"Naturally, there are drawbacks in it, but I'm afraid it won't be easy to find out." This time, Tong Mu didn't dare to take care of everything, saying that he had a way to solve this problem.

While he was talking, Tong Rui rushed over again, but this time it was not only him, but also a few servants of the Tong family, who had a number of vegetables and food in their hands, all of which were placed on the table in front of the two.

Sun Tu was indeed hungry, so he was not polite at the moment, and ate it in a big gulp. However, Tong Mu, who is the master, has not yet recovered from his illness, so he doesn't eat much, but just accompanies Sun Tu to eat some.

It wasn't until he filled his stomach that Sun Tu remembered Ya'er, so he asked Tong Rui, who was waiting on the side: "Steward Tong, can the sister-in-law take it?" ”

As he spoke, there was another sound of footsteps outside, and then a petite figure came to the door, and it was Ya'er who arrived. Originally, she was still a little frightened, but it wasn't until she saw Sun Tu sitting there that she breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly ran into the door: "Third brother...... Why didn't you come back to see me for so long, I thought you didn't want Ya'er......" said as he said that his eyes were a little red.

At that time, Sun Tu also said that he would go back soon, but after two hours, there was no one, and Ya'er was in Bianjing City, where people and land were born, so he was naturally very afraid. At this time, I saw the third brother, and I couldn't hold back the grievances in my heart.

Sun Tu also felt guilty in his heart, he really ignored the little girl for the sake of planning for the future. I comforted her right now, and promised that it would not be like this in the future.

And that Tong Rui was quite discerning, and quickly asked Ya'er to serve a few pastries and distract her with delicious food. Sure enough, the little girl with great foodie potential was smelling the tempting sweet taste, and after looking at a few pastries that she had never seen before, the grievances in her heart finally dissipated, but she was still a little afraid and didn't dare to eat it directly.

It wasn't until Sun Tu nodded at her and signaled that she didn't have to be polite that Ya'er picked up a piece of tender green pastry and tasted it in small bites, only taking a bite, her little face was full of surprise, and then she couldn't care about anything else, and kept stuffing those pastries into her mouth.

"Slow down, don't choke." Sun Tu was also amused when he saw this, and quickly persuaded her and poured her another glass of water. And Tong Mu was stunned from the sidelines, he had never seen anyone eat so wolfing, especially if the other party was still a girl.

After a few people had eaten, Tong Mu said to Sun Tu again: "Since we have brought Sister Ling over, Brother Sun will stay with me." If you need anything, just tell Uncle Rui and he will arrange everything for you. ”

It was difficult to resist the hospitality, and this was also the result that Sun Tu wanted to see, so he didn't refuse, so he stayed with Ya'er and stayed here with Tong Mu, living in the two wings on the east side.

The environment here is far from being comparable to the rooms of ordinary foot shops, and Ya'er, who has never seen the world, was simply dazzled when she saw the various furniture carved out of fine mahogany and rosewood, as well as various other porcelain decorations.

It wasn't until everyone else left, and only herself and Sun Tu were left in the room, that she asked with some uncertainty, "Third brother, are we going to live here tonight?" ”

"It's not just tonight, it's been here for both days. In fact, you also have your credit for this, if you hadn't persuaded me that day to let me treat that boy, we wouldn't have had a chance to live in such a good place. Sun Tu smiled.

"Oh, he's the sick boy that day, I can't even recognize him, I just remember that little brother." Ya'er realized this, and her heart was even more happy, it turned out that she was also of some use.

Sun Tu, who looked at Ya'er with a smile, didn't know that at this time in this Tong Mansion, some people already regarded him as a thorn in their side. After listening to Tong Zhuang's narration, the young man's face turned pale: "There is such a thing? It's that guy who spoiled my good thing again! What kind of person is he, he actually saved Tong Mu and Tong Yuan one after another! The gloomy expression frightened Tong Zhuang so much that he didn't even dare to take a breath.