The current Deng County City looks more prosperous than when they left before, indicating that the newly appointed county commander is very responsible.

When he was in Deng County before, because Qin Zheng was busy with official business, he didn't accompany Gu Jiu for a walk, but now that he plans to repair here for a day, he just took her out for a walk in the evening.

It can be regarded as making up for the previous regrets.

After Qin Zheng's words, Gu Jiu's eyes lit up, and he immediately nodded with a smile, and said, "That husband has to talk and count." ”

Hearing her words, Qin Zheng couldn't help but laugh, nodded and said, "When did I lie to you, don't worry." ”

As he spoke, he touched Gu Jiu's head and told the coachman to leave.

In the past few days, Gu Jiu has not rested well, and in the past two days, his body has become more and more tired.

After returning to the post station with Qin Zheng, the people brought hot water.

Qin Zheng still had some things to order, so he went out first, and Gu Jiu fell asleep after going to wash.

She didn't sleep well this way, she has always been a bed-seeker, even if she is lying on the bed now, she only woke up after sleeping for half an hour.

Hearing the sound of talking outside, Gu Jiu thought he had heard it wrong at first, but after he got up and opened the door, he suddenly smiled and said, "Mother-in-law, it's really you." ”

Just now, she heard the voice like Mrs. Zhao in a daze, and when she didn't want to come out, she found that it was really her.

Mrs. Zhao was distributing food to everyone, and when she saw Gu Jiu coming down, she hurriedly smiled and saluted: "Greetings to Mrs., but it disturbed your rest?" ”

Hearing this, Gu Jiu suddenly waved his hand and said, "No, when did my mother-in-law come, and no one went up to call me." ”

As she spoke, she went downstairs only to see that Mrs. Zhao had brought half a cart of things, and she was unloading them by the guards at this moment.

Seeing this, Gu Jiufu smiled again: "Mother-in-law, what are you doing, why did you still accept it?" ”

Hearing her words, Mrs. Zhao hurriedly explained: "Don't misunderstand, madam, this is not a valuable thing, I made a few snacks and meals, and prepared them for everyone to eat at night." There are no precious ones at all, and they are all already cooked, and if they are taken back, the old woman will not be able to eat them alone, so she can only watch them become moldy. ”

When she said this, Gu Jiu could only accept it with a helpless smile, and while giving Su Chen a look, he quietly nodded his purse, and asked him to remember to put money to Mrs. Zhao after moving.

"On this hot day, mother-in-law, don't stand still, sit for a while. Su Chen, go to the kettle for tea. ”

After Gu Jiu's order, Su Chen instructed people to continue to move things, but he went with a smile.

Gu Jiu pulled Mrs. Zhao to sit on the chair next to her, and said with a smile: "How did my mother-in-law know that we were here?" ”

Hearing this, Mrs. Zhao suddenly smiled and said: "It's a coincidence, madam, your carriage happened to pass by my shop, and the old woman saw it, so she inquired." ”

Earlier, she helped Gu Jiu and them cook, and when she left, Gu Jiu stuffed her with silver.

Mrs. Zhao used the money to open a breakfast shop by herself, although it is not a prosperous business, but she does not worry about eating and drinking, and she can save some money.

And this kind of day, two months ago, Mrs. Zhao didn't even dare to dream of it.

It was already a luxury for her to see the corrupt officials subduing the law, where would she have thought that there would be a current situation?

Mrs. Zhao knew who brought these things, and Gu Jiu had said that she would pass through Deng County on the return trip, so she paid attention every day, and saved a lot of food early and prepared it for them.

Hearing Mrs. Zhao's words, Gu Jiu couldn't help but smile and said, "You have opened a shop now?" Where, is business okay? ”

As soon as she said this, Mrs. Zhao suddenly smiled and said: "It's not far from the city gate, the location is not too prosperous, but because most of the people who go to work pass by, the business is not bad." However, the old woman is old and has little energy, so she only sells breakfast. Tomorrow morning, what Madame wants to eat, I made it and brought it to you. ”

In the past, Gu Jiu liked the food she cooked.

Hearing this, Gu Jiu laughed more and more: "That's not possible, you have opened a shop, I have to go over and try it myself." ”

When she said this, she saw Su Chen bring a pot of tea, so she poured tea for Mrs. Zhao, and said with a smile: "Mother-in-law drinks tea." ”

Mrs. Zhao was flattered and took it, and thanked her: "But I can't help it, Madame, sit down, and the old woman will come by herself." ”

Gu Jiu sat and talked to Mrs. Zhao for a while, and then saw Bai Wuyuan walk in from outside.

He didn't seem to expect so many people in the hall, so he first paused, and then hooked a gentle smile that could be called perfect: "Granny Zhao, I haven't seen you for a long time, how are you doing lately?" ”

Seeing that the person who came was Bai Wuyuan, Mrs. Zhao immediately stood up and smiled gratefully: "Thanks to your care, everything is fine now, please say hello to your lordship." ”

Seeing this, Bai Wuyuan nodded, smiled and said a few words, "Mother-in-law sit down for a while, the official still has some things, so I won't bother." ”

Hearing this, Mrs. Zhao hurriedly smiled and said, "My lord, please." ”

Bai Wuyuan answered, greeted Gu Jiu again, and then turned around and went upstairs.

It's just that when he passed by Gu Jiu's side, Gu Jiu's expression was stunned.

Around his waist, a clay sculpture in the shape of a flower dan was hung, which was obviously newly made, and it was different from the last time.

She only thought about it for a moment, then she heard Mrs. Zhao speak, came back to her senses, and chatted with her with a smile.

On the contrary, it was Bai Wuyuan, after going upstairs, the smile on his face disappeared completely, leaving only a bit of sadness and gloom.

After entering the room, Bai Wuyuan closed the door with his backhand, took a deep breath, and closed his eyes.

The downstairs is very lively, and the room is more and more quiet.

After a long time, he calmed down, walked to the table, poured a cup of tea, and drank it all in one go.

The tea was cold, I don't know how long it had been here, because he only stayed overnight, so his luggage was basically in the car, and only a carry-on box was placed in the room, presumably the guards had put it for him before.

Bai Wuyuan sat down on his chair, but he heard the crisp sound of the back of the chair colliding when it touched something.

It's his clay sculpture.

He remembered his ornament and hurriedly untied it, but when he looked down, he was a little stunned.

This is just now, he went to buy it.

To be exact, since that night, after the clay sculpture was dropped, Bai Wuyuan seemed to be missing a piece of his brain.

It was clear that the clay sculpture had only been with him for a few days, but it was broken by Chunxiao's own hands, and in Bai Wuyuan's heart, it was like a crack had been drawn.

No matter who he faced during the day, he was unhindered, but only Bai Wuyuan himself knew that it was different.

So after coming to Deng County, his first reaction was to find the craftsman who made clay sculptures and buy a new one.

Even if it's not the same as before, looking at this clay sculpture that is almost the same as Chunxiao, it can be regarded as a ...... Let it be all his mind.

Even if Bai Wuyuan knew that his little bit of thought was more selfish and guilty.

What a hypocritical person, even expressing his thoughts, is mixed with unspeakable secret thoughts.

Bai Wuyuan laughed at himself, but his hand couldn't hold back, and pressed this clay sculpture to his heart.

The heartbeat there was strong, as if to show that he was still alive.

But what is alive is only a shell.

Bai Wuyuan has long since died.

……

In the evening, Gu Jiu ordered someone to send Mrs. Zhao back, and he was preparing to go shopping with Qin Zheng.

Who knew that when he went out, he was greeted by the little medicine boy from Shi'an Hall and saluted, and said with a smile: "Lord Qin, Mrs. Qin, my master wants to invite you to have dinner together in the evening." ”

Knowing that Zhuangzi was there, Gu Jiu was inconvenient to refuse, and agreed with a smile.

It's just that the plan to go shopping with Qin Zheng at night was interrupted.

After getting the Shi'an Hall, I found that the banquet had already been prepared, just waiting for the couple to come.

After everyone greeted each other, they heard Zhao Yan smile and said: "It's rare to have a reunion, so the old man prepared a table of banquets, and asked Lord Qin and Mrs. Qin not to dislike it." ”

Hearing this, Qin Zheng arched his hand and said, "The seniors give a banquet, how can this official dislike the gift." ”

Hearing what he said, Zhao Yan didn't dare to take it seriously, so he just smiled and invited them to the table.

Gu Jiu looked around and asked with a smile, "Master, where is my master?" ”