When the car started, Ye Feng held the bonsai vigorously and protected it tightly, for fear of breaking it. The coachman spoke softly and politely, but the chariot was a brutalist, and the speed was almost flying.

At his speed, if he didn't hold it well, he was afraid that when he arrived in the city, he wouldn't be able to see this pot of flowers. Speaking of which, Mrs. Zhixian only gave Xue Dan two sets of clothes, and he gave such a gift in return.

Therefore, for the sake of these clothes sent by Mrs. Zhixian, this pot of flowers must not be fine.

When I got to the city, it took at least a third of the time of the average vehicle. I don't know what urgency this coachman has, he needs to do it in such a hurry. When he first got in the car, Ye Feng was secretly happy with the lack of people, but now, he couldn't be happy at all.

The most painful part of the whole body is naturally the buttocks. When he was at the worst of the bump just now, he thought it would overturn.

Fortunately, the bonsai is intact, which can be regarded as the greatest consolation.

After getting out of the car, Ye Feng first put down the bonsai, moved his muscles, and twisted his neck, and then continued to walk forward with the flower pot. As for Xue Dan, as soon as he changed the leisure in the car, he began to restrain himself, and followed Ye Feng step by step, as if he was afraid of getting lost.

But Ye Feng knew that he was just nervous.

People who go to the county government for the first time, where is there anyone who is not nervous?

Thinking of this, Ye Feng said, "Xue nerd, don't be afraid. Although the county government is a sacred place, ordinary people can't easily go there. But you just have to think about it, we are just going to see Mrs. Zhixian, and we are not going to do anything, so we don't need to ask them for anything at all. ”

Xue Dan thought about it, and this is also the truth.

They are here today to give gifts to express their gratitude, and they are not asking those officials to help them do things, so they don't need to be nervous at all. Thinking of Gu Xixi's loving face, Xue Dan relaxed a lot for no reason.

It's just that he didn't know at all that Gu Xixi did have a loving expression on his face, but that expression had always existed for Ye Feng and had nothing to do with him.

When he arrived at the county office, although he didn't make an appointment, the little brother at the door saw Ye Feng coming, so he took the initiative to greet with a smile: "Yo, what kind of flower is this, it looks strange and beautiful." Who is this? ”

"This is my younger brother, come with me to say goodbye to my stepfather," Ye Feng said with a smile. These people are the most cautious, and unfamiliar faces who want to enter generally have to be interrogated for a long time.

And a child like Xue Dan, who can't be called clever, is estimated to be unbearable in a few clicks. If that's the case, it's not good.

Instead of being stuck here in the end and letting Gu Xixi come out to pick them up, it is better to say this white lie and talk about it first.

The little brother looked at Xue Dan, saw that Xue Dan lowered his head, and then said, "Well, it does look quite similar." Let's go in, the magistrate is here. ”

In this way, the two entered the gate of the county government without danger.

It's easy to say when you enter the door, Ye Feng knows the way.

When I arrived in the backyard, a sharp-eyed maid had already seen it, and she wanted to lead the way. However, I didn't think that Cuizhu came out of nowhere, and stopped the maid in time and said, "You go and do things, I am here." ”

Others don't know, but Cuizhu knows best, because of Ye Feng's appearance and because of the change of identity, her young lady has repeatedly lost her temper. Although I didn't know how to figure it out in the end, I was unhappy in my heart.

Take the day before yesterday as an example, she went to Chenjia Village alone, and she didn't want her to follow her, she knew very well at the time, Gu Xixi must have gone to see Ye Feng.

As expected, Gu Xixi was depressed for most of the day after coming back, yesterday he finally became a little more normal, but now this Ye Feng didn't know how to advance or retreat, and took the initiative to run to the door to provoke, it was really wronged.

Anyway, I'll stay here today, just find some excuses, maybe that kid will know the difficulty and retreat?

So, he took away others, and Cuizhu himself guarded the door like a god. Ye Feng and Xue Dan were outside the door at the moment, thinking that there would definitely be a maid passing by, so that they could help spread the word.

However, after waiting for a long time, no one came in or out.

However, as two and a half grown boys, it was not appropriate for them to go in like this. After all, this is an inner house.

I was thinking about whether to go to meet Bai Zhixian first, and he led the way in, but I regretted that I came out. She counted the accounts in the house for a long time, sorted out the family that had not yet said goodbye, and commanded the maid to pack everything into boxes, she was really tired, so she wanted to go out for a walk.

In the past few days, Bai Zhi County has almost handed over the work, and she will also deal with the matters involving the woman's side. I thought it would be more difficult to deal with things, but now it seems that moving is the hardest part.

As far as their belongings are concerned, it is estimated that there will be more than a dozen carriages alone. But if it's too much, it's really a bit eye-catching. Therefore, she was going to discuss it with the Qin family, otherwise people would leave first, and the furniture or something would come later.

When Cuizhu saw it, she was a little anxious, if it was someone else, she would naturally be able to stop it, but it was a little troublesome for Gu Xixi to come out.

Just when Cuizhu wanted to use the child's affairs to attract Gu Xixi away, Gu Xixi's eyes were sharp, and he had already seen Ye Feng walking back and forth at the door, and he seemed to be holding a pot of something in his hand.

Gu Xixi said: "What are you all doing, and I don't know if you have guests." Not to mention that this child is my righteous son, just the magistrate of the county values him very much, so you can't be so presumptuous! ”

Hearing this, all the maids immediately looked at each other, this was obviously ordered by Cuizhu, what can they do? Who doesn't know, Cuizhu is her spokesperson!

Fortunately, Cuizhu immediately said: "Miss, don't blame them, but I want to guard it here, but I just dozed off and didn't see it, so I'm going to invite him in." ”

While walking, I sighed in my heart, this is a blessing or a curse, and it is a disaster that cannot be avoided. It seems that this sentence really makes sense. It's just that I must follow the whole process today to prevent this kid from becoming a demon.

Leaving here to go to the capital is a matter of the past few days, and it is determined that nothing can happen at this juncture.

In the years that the Qin family held her whole family, she couldn't say that she didn't hate it.

Gradually, however, she figured it out. Especially in recent years, the Qin family released her family for some reason, and rewarded her with silver, and she also urinated with Gu Xixi, and also learned some skills in order to protect Gu Xixi.

Gradually, Gu Xixi became a little like the big sister in her heart, more and more like a relative. Although he didn't dare to think like this on the surface, in Cuizhu's heart, he really regarded Gu Xixi as a relative.

Especially some time ago, after the order for Bai Zhixian's promotion came down, the Qin family called her to her and said a lot of things, one of which was that after arriving in the capital, he would find her a family affair.

As for whether to marry these little girls in the family, or marry out to be a good lady and help Gu Xixi take care of the shops in the capital, it is up to her to choose.

Therefore, even if it is for the sake of the second half of his life, he must not have an accident. I knew with my toes that the premise of Qin's words was that Gu Xixi had always been stable.

Seeing Ye Feng, Cuizhu stepped forward and pretended to say: "Ye Gongzi, I'm sorry, it's all slaves, I didn't see you for the first time just now, I spread it for you, and I ask for forgiveness, so you have waited for so long in vain." Just, who is this? ”

Why is it not enough to come by yourself, and bring another one? Cuizhu was very unhappy in her heart. So, although she is apologizing, where is her attitude a manifestation of doing something wrong?

Ye Feng felt funny in his heart, but he didn't want to worry about her, just a maid, after today, he would never see her for the rest of his life, so why bother making trouble? Although he doesn't come often, he occasionally hears some maids complain, saying that this green bamboo is the most domineering.

Thinking of this, Ye Feng said, "It's okay, we didn't wait long." It's a trivial matter. Yesterday, my stepmother came to Chenjia Village to deal with things, and by the way, she brought me and my brother a lot of clothes. As a token of appreciation, we've brought some gadgets with you today. This is my brother, Xue Dan. ”

Hearing Ye Feng introduce himself, Xue Dan hurriedly nodded. It's just that I kept my head down the whole time, and I didn't dare to look at the green bamboo, let alone look at the surrounding scenery.

Cuizhu listened, there was nothing wrong with what Ye Feng said, and he couldn't pick thorns if he wanted to, so he pouted and brought the two of them inside.

Only, when did he have a younger brother?

At this time, it was already cold, and there were no flowers and plants in the garden. There are a few pines and cypresses that are growing well. This plant is originally like this, the colder the weather, the more energetic it is, and it is no wonder that the literati since ancient times have loved it.

Let the two of them sit, Gu Xixi then said: "It's hard for you to still want to thank me, in fact, you don't have to, speaking of which, those clothes are not worth anything." ”

Hearing this, Cuizhu pursed his lips, worthless? Hehe, the rest is fine, it's only worth a few hundred taels of silver. However, there is one fur in it, which is a top-notch product.

Ye Feng put the flower pot on the table, and then said: "Madam, this flower is the one on the table on the second floor of the beverage store yesterday, I got your clothes, but I couldn't repay it, so I had to take a pot of flowers to make up the number." You see, how beautiful this dress is, everyone says that I look good in it, and that I have spirit. ”

Hearing this, Gu Xixi really became interested, so he said: "You stand up, turn around, yes, turn around." Well, it's good, it's for you. ”

I have to say that this dress matches Ye Feng very well, but it seems that Ye Feng is a big man, and he is spiritual and temperamental.

Of course it's suitable, Cuizhu saw it and expressed dissatisfaction in her heart. She only learned yesterday that these clothes were prepared within three days, and she had asked Ye Feng about the size in advance, which was simply tailor-made.

However, Gu Xixi was smart this time, and found an opportunity to say to Bai Zhixian before making clothes: "We are going to the capital soon, I think that Ye Feng's child is a good one, and he has also contributed a lot to this matter, plus the weather is getting colder and colder, anyway, I am going to make clothes for the children soon, why don't you make a few for him by the way, do you think it is appropriate?" ”

Hearing this, Bai Zhixian said: "These are all your women's affairs, you are in charge, you don't have to tell me." But you're right, Ye Feng, this kid did make a lot of effort this time, and it was worth making a few clothes for him. ”

Gu Xixi said: "It's your master's business after all, I think it's better to talk to you." You're good, but I'm starting to get annoyed with me. ”

Bai Zhixian coaxed her a few more times, and then went with a smile.

In this way, this matter became the meaning of Shirachi County.

"This tree is very easy to maintain, and when it is dry, it is watered, and it is watered thoroughly. I don't know the climate in the capital, but it's enough to water it every seven days. ”

Ye Feng said to Gu Xixi about the precautions for raising trees.

Hearing this, Gu Xixi said: "You kid, you are really careful, you even thought of this." Okay, I'll take care of it when I get to the capital. ”

Not to mention that this bonsai is called "mother and son", and it is the only gift that Ye Feng gave to herself, and it is so delicately trimmed, even if it is a pot of weeds, as long as it is given by Ye Feng, she will treasure it well.

The mother-son relationship in this life can only go so far, so let her take good care of this bonsai, and look at this tree when she wants to Ye Feng in the future, which is also a kind of spiritual sustenance.

Seeing that Xue Dan kept his head down and didn't speak, Ye Feng turned around and said, "Madam, this is Xue Dan, do you remember?" In fact, this time I came to give you bonsai, and he also proposed it. He said that he went back the night before and tried on the dress, and it fit very well, and everyone said that it looked good, so he came to thank you personally. ”

"Oh, is it? Xue Dan, you have a heart. It's good if you like it. Hey, you do fit well. Gu Xixi said politely, this tone was not as shining as when he spoke to Ye Feng.

The green bamboo that was shining on the side was very uncomfortable.

Hearing this, Xue Dan plucked up his courage, raised his head and looked at Gu Xixi and said, "Madam, I lived in the temple for ten years, and later, He Yinping went down the mountain and went to live in another temple for another year. I thought I would never be able to go home in my life, but fortunately, the county magistrate was kind and helped me find a home. Madame, you yourself came to the village and gave me clothes. To say that I am not afraid of Madame's anger, I see that Madame is very close, very comfortable, and very willing to talk to Madame. I just thought about it, I had no silver, no treasures, only a copy of the "Nanhua Sutra" that I copied by myself when I was in the temple. This sutra was placed in front of the Bodhisattva and worshipped, and Master Huiyuan also blessed it, so now I will pass it on to Madame, wishing Madame a long life and a hundred years old, wishing the young masters and young ladies good health, and wishing Madame and her family good health. ”

If Gu Xixi only had the intention of alienating Xue Dan before, then he was a little moved at this moment. She has been here for decades, and what she comes to give gifts is either treasures or silver, or promises benefits.

However, like Xue Dan, he is still the first one.

This kid looks dumbfounded, but if you look closely, it's very attractive, and it shouldn't be like this with this look. I think I must have stayed in the temple for a long time, and people have become like this.

"You kid are but two sets of clothes, and it's not worth it. I have accepted this scripture, thank you for your kindness. In the future, you and Ye Feng will have a good life. Although I have gone to the capital, if you have anything, don't worry, I will take care of the county magistrate who came to take care of you. If there is anything important, write to me, or write to Mrs. Kang. Gu Xixi said sincerely.

After thinking about it, Gu Xixi said again: "Cuizhu, you go into the house and take out the Nanmu box." ”

Hearing this, Cuizhu actually had ten thousand reluctances in his heart. She knew what was in the box. And now, she actually wants to take it out and give it away.

It's okay to give it to this stupid boy, you can see that people are sincere. However, it is not worth giving it to Ye Feng, it is just a pot of flowers, where is it worthy of such a good thing?

However, she couldn't disobey Gu Xi's words, so she had to go into the house.

After thinking about it, I was relieved, anyway, what about the valuable things, the Gu family is not short of these. And Xue Dan, this kid is indeed honest and cute, and the things he gives are also intimate, unlike this Ye Feng, who knows how to send bonsai, or longevity fruit, hum, what they have is silver, can't they buy it?

After getting the box, Gu Xixi opened it in public, and Ye Feng and Xue Dan smelled a faint fragrance. It's just that this fragrance is not like the ordinary floral fragrance, nor is it the fragrance of herbs and trees, nor is it the smell of rouge, and the smell makes people suddenly calm.

"This, this is sandalwood? It smells familiar, and it feels like you're back at the temple. Xue Dan said suddenly.

He couldn't remember where he had ever smelled it, but he was sure it must have been in the Great Buddha Temple, after all, there was no such precious incense in the Nameless Temple.

"Your nose is a spirit, and you are indeed a person who has been in the temple." Gu Xixi said with a smile, "But it's not sandalwood, this is a good agarwood." It is said that it was paid tribute by the Kingdom of Canaan, and something that flowed out of the palace. ”

The relatives of the Gu family and the Qin family in the capital heard about Bai Zhixian's promotion, and heard that the whole family was about to move back to the capital, in addition to helping them renovate and clean the old mansion in the capital, they also sent some gifts.

The people in the capital have a high vision, and they are the most powerful, and they have always respected Luo Yi first and then others. So, they sent a lot of new things from the capital, and these two strings of agarwood beads were also one of them.

As he spoke, Gu Xixi opened the box, Ye Feng and Xue Dan saw that there was a layer of soft silk in the box, and two strings of bracelets were lying quietly on it. According to what Gu Xixi said, it is made of agarwood.

"This is not an ordinary agarwood bead, but the top agarwood in Canaan, soaked in hundreds of medicinal herbs, and then concocted by a secret method, and then the beads are started. It is said that it takes almost 100 catties of agarwood to produce such a string of beads. Because this bead is concocted by a special method, therefore, the mosquitoes, insects, rats and ants on the hand do not dare to approach, and the most is to nourish the spleen and stomach, and nourish the qi and condense the mind. ”

Seeing that Ye Feng and Xue Dan didn't understand the tricks, Cuizhu began to shoot out like machine guns. If she didn't say it, she was really afraid that these two fools would turn around and give it away.

Ye Feng listened, and then he realized that this bead was really precious.

Hearing this, Gu Xixi glanced at Cuizhu angrily, and then said: "What is precious or not is not artificially imposed on it." If you want me to say, it's just a string of hand beads, not as mysterious as you say. If you come to give me such a precious thing, I will naturally return the favor. These two strings of beads, one for each of you. ”

Ye Feng hurriedly said: "This is too valuable, we don't dare to accept it." ”

If it is really as Cuizhu said, this bead must be expensive to death, and even if you have silver, you can't buy it. In this time and space, Ye Feng has not yet come into contact with agarwood, but in modern times, he knows it.

Wood that is not known to be true or false can often be sold for an extremely frightening price after being turned into beads. Not to mention the one in front of you, not to mention the real thing, it is still imported.

And he just gave a potted plant, which may be worth a few dollars to others, but for Ye Feng, it is just to find a suitable tree and properly create and prune.

In this regard, Gu Xixi pretended to be angry and said: "No, if you are allowed to send me something, I can't return the gift?" I said I was going to give it to you, and I can't refuse. ”

After speaking, he took out the bracelet, and before Ye Feng and Xue Dan could react, he personally brought it to Ye Feng, and after thinking about it, he couldn't favor one over the other, so he took the bracelet and brought it to Xue Dan again.

"Then thank you," Ye Feng got up and thanked. Xue Dan was stunned, did not react, and touched the bracelet and didn't know what he was thinking.

After chatting for a while, Gu Xixi said, "Okay, I won't keep you, I still have things to do in a while." Cuizhu, you can send them out in a while, by the way, use my carriage to send them back to the village. ”

Ye Feng and Xue Dan both stood up and thanked Gu Xixi.

"Madam, we don't know when you'll leave, and we can't see you off if we want to. I'm here to wish you all a safe journey. Thank you Madame for taking care of me during this time, and I will live well. ”

The parting was imminent, and Ye Feng suddenly felt a little sad. The person who was good to him, now it seems that Gu Xixi can be regarded as one. If it was really for him to thank him for his advice to Bai Zhi County, it didn't have to be so grand.

Xue Dan didn't speak, but just saluted with Ye Feng. Thinking that he would not be able to see him again in the future, his heart suddenly ached, and when he thought about it, a tear flowed out. It's just that he lowered his head, and Gu Xixi and Cuizhu's attention was on Ye Feng, so he was not discovered.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little sad, Cuizhu hurriedly led the two out of the door, and said with an apologetic look: "I'm sorry, two, I just remembered that Madame's carriage went out in the morning, because the old lady wants to use it, and she hasn't come back yet." Why don't I take you to the car? ”

She was sure in her heart that Ye Feng would not bother her. Moreover, she didn't want to see Ye Feng again for a moment. As for the few words he just said, Gu Xixi almost cried.

Sure enough, I only heard Ye Feng say: "No need, let's just go to the car by ourselves, there are more cars to Chenjia Village outside, so we won't bother my sister." Although he didn't know why Cuizhu hated himself so much, Ye Feng did feel it.

"Then I will go back and take my leave." Sending the two out of the county office, Cuizhu felt relaxed.

The two men finally left.

Out of the door, the two went straight to the place where they were in the car, and soon found a suitable car. After getting into the car, neither of them spoke. Xue Dan kept putting his hand on the bracelet, as if he could sense something.

Ye Feng put the bracelet close to his nose and smelled it, and I have to say that the smell is indeed very good. It turns out that this is the legendary precious agarwood.

When he returned home, Ye Feng took off the bracelet and put it in a box. He has to work almost every day, and it's inconvenient to wear this. Moreover, the beads are very valuable, and if they are damaged, they are not beautiful.

In that case, let's just put it away.

Xue Dan wore it every day, and he never took it off until he and Ye Feng were in their seventies and eighties. The bracelet is still on his hand.

After years of baptism, perhaps absorbing the moisture of the human body, this bracelet is getting brighter and brighter, and even the taste is more fragrant than Ye Feng's string that has always been in the box.