After Yu'er finished sweeping the ground, she picked up the kettle and was about to water the flowers, but she found a figure descending from the sky......

"Miss, Miss, my uncle is back!"

In the courtyard, Yu'er's excited voice sounded.

"Gu Lang ......"

As soon as she heard Yu'er's voice, Nie Xiaoqian couldn't care about her eyebrows and hurriedly walked out of the room.

"Xiao Qian......"

Gu Ming smiled, stepped forward and gently hugged his wife into his arms.

"Ah, I'm going to buy breakfast!"

Yu'er was as sensible as ever, and immediately threw down the kettle, went into the room, took some change, and ran out of the hospital......

As soon as Yu'er left, Gu Ming smiled evilly at Nie Xiaoqian: "Madam, it's time to eat early." ”

The words were very serious, but the expression was not serious, Nie Xiaoqian guessed the deep meaning of her husband's words at once, and her face suddenly became blushing: "I hate it, don't make trouble, Yu'er will be back soon." ”

Gu Ming's face was serious: "Madam, have you thought of one side?" I'm talking about eating breakfast. ”

"Less...... Hmmm......"

You can't do anything else, it's always okay to kiss, right?

Yu'er pondered for a while before buying it back earlier, and the three of them sat around talking and laughing, enjoying the long-lost atmosphere.

"Uncle, Uncle, you were promoted again so quickly, at first, Yu'er was startled, thinking that her uncle had become a monk......

"Poof~"

At the mention of this, Nie Xiaoqian couldn't help laughing.

"Huh?"

Gu Ming was stunned.

"Gu Lang, this girl heard that you were promoted to the secretary of Dali Temple, thinking that Dali Temple is a royal temple, what kind of abbot are you going to be......"

"Hahaha!"

Gu Ming couldn't help laughing.

"People really don't know......"

Yu'er pursed her lips and looked embarrassed.

What an innocent little girl.

After laughing for a while, Gu Ming couldn't help but say: "Xiaoqian, let's go buy some gifts together after eating in a while, and go to pay New Year's greetings to my father-in-law in advance." ”

"Hmm!"

"By the way, how is the business situation in the study?"

"It's pretty good, after all, you founded it, and a lot of people from other places come here. Now, the Poetry and Painting Society is full almost every day, and there are a lot of new recruits. ”

"Well, let's go over and have a look in the afternoon."

"Okay."

"By the way, what about Ying Ning? Why didn't you see this little guy? ”

"It now runs on both sides, sometimes on this side, sometimes to Montenegro. After all, the husband also knows that Ying Ning has always been active, where can this small yard hold it. ”

"Haha, too...... Heck, I don't know when this little guy will surprise people. ”

"What's the surprise?" Yu'er asked curiously.

Gu Ming replied with a smile: "Haven't you been shouting all the time, wanting more than one person to help you work?" ”

"Hee-hee, got it......" Yu'er grinned.

She had long been looking forward to Ying Ning's transformation.

Of course, it's just a joke to say that I help with the work, and I don't have much work in the first place, but I mainly want to have a little friend.

After chatting for a few words, Gu Ming said again: "Also, it is estimated that many people will know that I am coming back tomorrow, and it is inevitable that someone will take the opportunity of the New Year to give gifts......"

"yes, so what are we going to do? To accept or not to collect? Nie Xiaoqian couldn't help but ask.

"Receiving it must still be collected, and if it is a big New Year, it will seem out of place if it is not collected. However, when the time comes, be sure to mark all gifts, regardless of size, and indicate who gave them.

If it's an ordinary gift, it's fine, if someone takes the opportunity to give some gold, silver, jewelry, etc., I have to return it when the time comes, otherwise, I will become a corrupt official. ”

"yes, okay."

After eating, the husband and wife freshened up, and after Yu'er finished cleaning up, they left the courtyard together, preparing to buy some gifts first, and then go to the county office.

As soon as he went out, it caused a sensation......

"Look, Master Gu is back."

"It's really ......"

"Master Gu is too low-key, he has been such a big official, and he doesn't pay attention to pomp and circumstance at all......"

"yes, I didn't even sit in a sedan chair ......"

A group of people spontaneously walked to the side of the street and whispered, and some of the more familiar ones came up to say hello.

Gu Ming didn't stand up, no matter who greeted him, he would respond with a smile.

Before anyone arrived at the county office, some people had already rushed to the county government to report.

After learning the news, Nie Hongshu was pleasantly surprised, and hurriedly greeted him with a group of officials from the county government.

Although he is Lord Taishan, Gu Ming is now a dignified third-grade official, and in front of others, he still has to greet him according to the officialdom etiquette.

Seeing Gu Ming's figure coming from a distance, the officials of the county government hurriedly greeted him......

"See Lord Gu, Mrs. Nie's ......"

Now, Nie Xiaoqian is an upright lady of the three grades, and a group of officials naturally have to pay homage when they meet.

Including Nie Hongshu, you have to behave in front of outsiders, otherwise it will be rude.

"Colleagues don't have to be polite......"

Gu Ming smiled and raised his hand.

"I don't know if Lord Gu returns to his hometown, and he will miss the ......"

After being polite for a while, the group hugged Gu Ming and his wife into the county hall, and after doing enough courtesy, they left one by one.

After all, they knew very well in their hearts that Gu Ming and his wife had come to visit the county magistrate.

As soon as the others left, Gu Ming and Nie Xiaoqian saluted Nie Hongshu together.

Yu'er smiled and said, "Master, these are all gifts that my uncle bought for you." ”

"Look, come and buy."

"What should be ......"

"Hey, son-in-law, sometimes I feel like I'm in a dream. I think that at the beginning, when I first arrived in Guobei County, you were just a showman, this time in a blink of an eye......

I am still the commander of Guobei County, but you have already risen to prominence and become a member of the three grades of the imperial court......"

"Daddy, look at what you said, why does it taste sour?"

"Hahaha, it's really a big woman's ......"

Nie Hongshu couldn't help laughing.

Gu Ming pretended to blame: "Xiaoqian, how can you say that? Father-in-law, this is happy for us. ”

"That's right, in fact, it doesn't matter if this official is a father now. As soon as my term of office is up, I will resign and enjoy the blessings at home. ”

Nie Xiaoqian smiled and said, "Yes, maybe my mother will come back one day......"

"Hopefully!"

Nie Hongshu sighed, and there was a trace of hope and longing in his eyes.

He's been waiting twenty years and doesn't care about waiting another twenty years. Perhaps, it won't take that long......

After that, Gu Ming went to the study again.

Obviously, the crowd had already heard the news and guessed that he might come, so they had gathered together and waited for a long time.

As soon as Gu Ming arrived, He Yongliang was the first to rush forward, looking excited.

"Wenxing, congratulations, congratulations on your ......"

Dong Sheng, Du Shi Niang, Mrs. Su, Lin Xiaoshan...... A group of people also rushed forward one after another to salute them one by one.

Compared to others, they seem to be a little more easy-going, but they are a little more restrained than before.

For example, He Yongliang, although his name has not changed, he still calls Wen Xing as before, but if it were to be changed to before, this guy would have stepped forward a bear hug.

And now, just standing there silly and rubbing his hands.

Mrs. Su was the same, not as big as before, but respectfully stepped forward and bowed.

Not to mention the people of the Poetry and Painting Society, they came forward to give salutes with the courtesy of officials.

Although Gu Ming did not put on a stand, he still talked and laughed as before, but his status is getting higher and higher, and the officials are getting bigger and bigger, He Yongliang and his party will inevitably be a little more restrained.

After chatting for a while, He Yongliang shouted: "Wenxing, you are rarely at home now, I have a treat tonight, we must have a good drink!" ”

"Okay!" Gu Ming responded happily: "You invite tonight, I will invite you tomorrow night, just as everyone has a lively reunion." ”

"Then I'll invite ......," Mrs. Su said with a grin.

"The day after tomorrow, I will ask for ......" Dong Sheng was not to be outdone.

"Stop!" Gu Ming hurriedly waved his hand: "Are you planning to sing every night?" This is not good, after all, during the Chinese New Year, everyone should also spend more time with their families. ”

"That'...... Or after the year, how about it? ”

"Well, we can get together for a few more days after the year, I won't be able to stay too long when I come back this time, and I have to rush back to the capital."

"I understand, after all, you have just taken office and are busy with official business. To be honest, at first we didn't expect you to go home for the New Year......"

After chatting until noon, the group went to a nearby restaurant for a casual meal, and agreed to go to the drunken fairy building for a party in the evening.

Back in his small courtyard, as expected, there were already people waiting outside the courtyard with gifts......

"Master Gu, you can be counted as back, this is a little New Year's gift purchased by the villain for the adult, and please accept it with a smile."

"Master Fang, you are too polite, sit ...... in the house"

In the afternoon of the same day, about a dozen local squires and officials from the county government came to give gifts, all for the reason of giving New Year's goods.

However, Gu Ming knew that this was just the opening scene.

Tomorrow, there will definitely be officials from the surrounding counties, and even officials from Jinhua Mansion to give gifts.

Gu Ming is not uncommon for people to give gifts, but now that it is the end of the year, it is difficult for him to refuse people thousands of miles away, so he can only count them one by one after the end of the year according to his previous thoughts, but anyone who takes this opportunity to give heavy gifts will be returned.

Although there are still drawbacks to doing so...... For example, some people took this opportunity to join him, saying that he took the opportunity to return to his hometown to make a lot of money.

Whether it was a refund or not, or whether it was just a pretending to refund a part, who can tell?

However, Gu Ming is not afraid of these.

Not to mention that he retreated, even if he blatantly accepted the gift, how many people would dare to go to his book?

Even if he participates in his book, the emperor will choose to be rude...... The officials who received gifts from the DPRK and China went to the sea, and the emperor did not know it.

If the water is clear, there will be no fish, will the emperor not understand this truth?

Not to mention that Gu Ming is now in the limelight, will the emperor take care of the of receiving gifts?

That night, the group came to the Zuixian Building as promised, and had a lively gathering, He Yongliang was particularly generous this time, not only ordered the best dishes and the best wine, but also invited more than a dozen girls to help the scene......

Of course, it's just singing and dancing, not drinking or anything.

After eating, Gu Ming returned to the small courtyard and explained a few words to Nie Xiaoqian, then went to the sky, came to Lanruo Temple and chatted with Master Baiyun and Shifang for a while, and then came to the backyard that was arranged before.

"Subordinates see masters!"

As soon as she entered the courtyard, Snake Ji hurriedly greeted her and gave a salute.

Bai Suzhen also stepped forward and gave a salute.

"It's hard work for you last time."

Snake Ji hurriedly replied: "That's what subordinates should do." ”

Bai Suzhen smiled: "It's just a trivial matter, not enough to mention." ”

Indeed, she barely made any effort to rescue the hostages last time, the big deal was to run away, and in terms of her strength, those guards were almost killed in seconds.

After chatting a few words, Gu Ming subconsciously asked Bai Suzhen: "By the way, there is still no news about Xiaoqing?" ”

Hearing this, Bai Suzhen couldn't help but sigh faintly: "Yes, there is no news at all." Still, I'm sure she's come into the world. ”

"Why? Could it be that there are any signs? ”

Bai Suzhen shook her head: "No, it's just a feeling of mine." I think maybe Xiaoqing feels the same way, but we don't know where each other is. ”

"Strange ......" Gu Ming couldn't help frowning: "It stands to reason that many people in the rivers and lakes of Montenegro know about the disturbances in the rivers and lakes at the beginning, and Xiaoqing will guess that you are here as long as you inquire a little."

Moreover, with Xiaoqing's fiery temper, if she really wants to come to this world, she will inevitably make a little mess.

However, I asked the people at the Divine Mansion, and they didn't have any news about it. ”

"White girl, will Xiaoqing ...... Didn't come, but you wanted her to come in your heart, so you had the illusion that she had come to this world? ”

Snake Ji couldn't help but be suspicious.

Bai Suzhen shook her head: "No, I believe my intuition will not be wrong. Maybe...... Xiaoqing is far, far away from us......"

Saying this, Gu Ming couldn't help frowning: "Well, I don't rule out this possibility." Otherwise, I'll find a way to investigate again when I return to Beijing.

There are many merchants from foreign lands in the capital, and there are also some intelligence dealers, even if they don't know, but if they promise a lot of profits, they will definitely try to find out the news. ”

Hearing this, Bai Suzhen couldn't help but be pleasantly surprised: "Great, thank you son." ”

"If you want to say thank you, it's also me Miss Xie Bai, after all, I helped me a lot.

In short, the white girl can rest assured, as long as Xiaoqing really comes to this world, then I will definitely have a way to find her...... Of course, it may take a little time. ”

"It's fine, as long as I can find her. What worries me the most is...... This girl doesn't know how to restrain herself and causes trouble everywhere. ”

Gu Ming couldn't help but be happy: "That's good, I'm afraid she won't cause trouble everywhere." ”

Snake Ji hurriedly slapped a sycophant: "What the master said is reasonable, she doesn't cause trouble, it must be difficult to inquire about her." As soon as she causes trouble, there will definitely be news on the rivers and lakes, in that case, won't we know her whereabouts? ”

"Yes...... too," Bai Suzhen smiled bitterly and shook her head.

While chatting, Ying Ning seemed to have a sense, and she ran back from nowhere.

"Boom ......"

As soon as she saw Gu Ming, Ying Ning flew over affectionately.

"Haha, little one, where did you go crazy?"

Ying Ning raised his paw and pointed outside.

"Well, it's relatively safe here, so it's okay to run, but remember, don't leave Montenegro, in case you meet someone outside, you'll be in trouble."

Ying Ning nodded obediently.

"Don't worry, Childe, with me and Snake Ji here, no one dares to fight its idea. Besides, this little guy's strength is not weak. ”

"Well, but be careful."

After chatting for a while, Gu Ming got up to say goodbye, and Ying Ning happily followed back to the county seat.

Night......

There is nothing to say, the young couple is naturally affectionate and entangled.

The next day, Gu Ming began to be busy with all kinds of entertainment......

I was busy until Chinese New Year's Eve.

That night, Gu Ming invited his father-in-law, and the family had a sumptuous New Year's dinner in their own courtyard.

During the banquet, Nie Hongshu subconsciously asked: "Virtuous son-in-law, when are you going to return to the capital?" ”

"Well, if nothing else, it's the fifth day of junior high school."

"In such a hurry?"

"Father-in-law, my son-in-law has just taken office after all, and there are too many things. And now he is still holding the position of the Hanlin Academy, and the emperor has been worried about the Yongping Grand Ceremony, so he can't stay too long. ”

"Yes, Daddy, it's already good that Gu Lang can go home for the New Year, anyway, he will come back quickly now, and it will only be a matter of a few hours."

"Hahaha, that's right, after all, the kidney son-in-law is not an ordinary person, this has to be replaced by an ordinary person, and it will take more than ten days to come and go."

As we were talking, the sky suddenly lit up.

One by one, fireworks burst into the sky, illuminating the sky in a colorful light.

"Wow~"

Yu'er looked envious, looking at the little stars in her eyes.

Ying Ning also watched very attentively.

"What's wrong Yu'er, you like to watch fireworks?"

Gu Mingle asked.

"Mm-hmm, it's rare to see on weekdays."

"It's better to put it yourself."

"Yes...... But there is no ...... at home."

"Who's to say no? It's been ready for a long time! ”

As soon as Gu Ming's thoughts moved, a large number of fireworks suddenly appeared in the courtyard.

"Wow......"

Yu'er was once again full of little stars.

"Surprised? Not surprised? ”

"Hee-hee, thank you uncle!"

"Go and put it yourself, if you don't have enough to buy it again, I'll give you the silver back."

"Enough is enough......"

Yu'er didn't care either, so she happily ran to light a pillar of incense, then grabbed a few fireworks and ran outside the courtyard.

Ying Ning also followed out......

"I finally feel at home."

Nie Hongshu raised his eyes to the sky and muttered to himself.

"If only my mother was at home......"

"Qian'er, your mother will definitely come back, she will definitely come back......"

Nie Hongshu looked at the night sky lit up by fireworks with a wistful expression.

……

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Gu Ming took Nie Xiaoqian and Yu'er to Montenegro together.

This is a special gathering.

Fahai, Zhiqiu, Yan Chixia, Bai Yun, Shifang, Snake Ji, and Bai Suzhen were all present.

Gu Ming specially prepared a table of sumptuous dishes, and of course prepared some vegetarian dishes.

Shifang, this guy doesn't quit drinking and meat, but Fahai does quit meat, as for wine...... I don't drink it on weekdays, but I can drink a few drinks under special circumstances.

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, I went to worship my father-in-law for a New Year according to the custom.

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, I originally wanted to get together with He Yongliang and others again, but I didn't expect that an uninvited guest came to the house......

"Hey, how did you get in?"

The courtyard door was originally closed, and when Yu'er saw that there was a charming woman in the courtyard, her face changed at the moment, and she opened the rack and shouted.

To say that Yu'er is not the Yu'er who didn't even dare to listen to ghost stories at the beginning, she now dares to catch ghosts by herself.

That's the benefit of strength.

Strength can enhance people's self-confidence, and with self-confidence, they will naturally be bolder.

That is, people often say that the artist is bold.

The woman hurriedly explained: "Little girl, don't get me wrong, I'm here to find Master Gu." ”

"Hmph, you're looking for someone like this? The door of my yard is obviously closed, and I say, "Are you a goblin?" ”

Yu'er had a fierce look, and she looked like she was going to fight if she didn't agree with her.

Ying Ning's behavior was very strange, looking at each other with blinking eyes.

"Yu'er, don't do it."

Gu Ming heard the movement and walked out in time.

Then, Nie Xiaoqian also walked out, and when she saw someone, she couldn't help but look surprised.

Because she saw through the other party's identity at a glance: the other party was a fox demon.

"Jiu Niang? What are you doing here? ”

"See Master Gu!"

Xin Jiuniang saluted Gu Mingying.

Then he glanced at Nie Xiaoqian: "This must be Mrs. Nie, right?" Please accept Jiu Niang's worship. ”

"It's you!"

Nie Xiaoqian suddenly realized.

At this time, Yu'er also knew the identity of the other party, because Gu Ming had told Xin Jiuniang about it.

"Master Gu, I shouldn't have bothered you at this time, it's just ...... It's just that my fourteenth sister is in big trouble now......"

Hearing this, Gu Ming was stunned, isn't the fourteenth sister of their family Xin Shiniang?

Could it be that the story of the chat is repeated?

"Jiuniang, don't worry, sit down and talk slowly."

"Hmm~"

Xin Jiuniang sat down with red circles in her eyes, and then began to slowly talk about the reason for the matter.

Sure enough, fate is a wonderful thing, turning around, Xin Shi Niang still hasn't avoided a twist and turn of fate.

is similar to the story in the original book, and the matter originated from a scholar surnamed Feng in Guangping Mansion.

On that day, Feng Sheng went out to visit friends, and accidentally met a young girl, wearing a red cloak, petite and delicate, with a beautiful and lovely appearance, just like a fairy who came out of a painting.

Somehow, at that moment, Feng Sheng was a little moved.

However, seeing that the other party was extraordinary, and there was a little girl ring by his side, he didn't know which lady it was, but he didn't dare to come forward to talk.

In the evening, Feng Sheng returned drunk.

As a result, he never expected that when passing by a mountain courtyard, he saw the girl who made his heart move again.

When the girl saw Feng Sheng looking at her, she couldn't help blushing and ran back......

Such a delicate appearance completely captured Feng Sheng's heart.

This is clearly the fate of God's gift!

Feng Sheng found a reason for himself, and then touched the courtyard with the courage of wine......

At first glance, the courtyard door was half-open and half-hidden, Feng Sheng was even more happy, thinking that this was the girl's intention to leave the door for him, so he pushed the door and walked in.

After entering, he didn't go far, and a white-haired old man suddenly walked out, frowned and asked, "Who is this son?" Why did you break into my yard? ”

Feng Sheng hurriedly replied: "Please also ask the old man to forgive the sin, Xiaosheng's surname is Feng, and he is a talent from Guangping Mansion." ”

"It turned out to be a showman...... the old man was not angry, but said kindly: "Feng Gongzi, it's getting late, I'm afraid it's not safe for you to walk alone on the road, if you don't dislike it, you might as well stay in the cold house for one night." ”

Upon hearing this, Feng Sheng was overjoyed and hurriedly thanked him.

Entering the house, the old man instructed his subordinates to bring wine and food, and chatted with Feng Sheng.

Through conversation, Feng Sheng learned that the old man's surname was Xin, and he had fourteen daughters under his knees...... What he had seen before was the youngest daughter, Xin Shi Niang.

Feng Sheng recommended himself with the strength of wine: "Old man, Xiaosheng is not talented, dare to ask if Xia Fourteen Niang is married?" If not, Xiaosheng is not self-sufficient and is willing to hire a son-in-law as his wife. ”

The old man pondered for a while and said, "The old man has to discuss this matter with his wife......

Feng Sheng immediately asked for a pen and paper and wrote a poem: A daughter looks for a jade pestle, and she is diligent in her own hands. If Yun Ying is interested, she will personally pound the Xuanshuang.

The old man took the paper on which the verses were written and left.

Feng Sheng waited anxiously.

Not long after, the old man returned, but he didn't mention the marriage again. Helpless, Feng Sheng had to ask cheekily, but the old man shook his head, saying that his youngest daughter was unwilling to marry.

Feng Sheng begged bitterly, but the old man's attitude was very resolute.

Unexpectedly, Feng Sheng's brain was hot, and he rushed directly to the backyard, saying that he was going to find Fourteen Niang to ask for marriage in person.

The old man was furious and ordered someone to blast Feng Sheng out......

was thrown outside the hospital, and as soon as the cold wind blew, Feng Sheng finally woke up: How can a marriage event be forced? I thought it was a godsend, but in the end, it was fate......