"I'm Qiao Yingxuan, my brother Qiao Yingze, the little brother is my sister-in-law's younger brother, right?"
Qiao Yingxuan jumped off the horse neatly, smiled and asked Gong Zhuoliang.
Qiao Yingxuan had heard from his family about the situation of his sister-in-law's family before. She was one of the richest merchants in Bocheng. I heard that the mistress of the family was very powerful. There was an elder brother who was a direct relative who had grown up, but he was not very up-to-date. My sister-in-law is one year younger, and she was kicked out of the house some time ago, so she should be the boy in front of me.
"Little brother Gong Zhuoliang, I have met the second elder brother of the Qiao family."
Pulling out a polite smile, Gong Zhuoliang raised his hand to Qiao Yingxuan as a salute, and lowered his voice two steps to answer.
Gong Zhuoliang was a little surprised why Qiao Yingxuan came here. He had been away from home for more than half a month before, and I heard that he had been visiting at a friend's house. Now he came here on horseback in such a hurry. Could it be that something urgent happened at home? Then there is no need for the second son of Joe to notify himself.
Speaking of which, since Gong Zhuoliang entered Qiao's house, he had only seen this uncle five times, and he hadn't said a few words, so Gong Zhuoliang was not afraid that he would see through anything.
After Gong Zhuoliang received Qiao Yingze's gift last night, his mind became active. He only planned to use Gong Zhuoliang's name to publish a book to comfort and motivate himself. Then he and Qiao Yingze discussed the feasibility of one person playing two roles, but Qiao Yingze finally couldn't bear to disobey his wishes, so the two discussed and decided on a countermeasure.
In the end, for long-term consideration, Qiao Yingze told Han Shu and Qiao Ming about Gong Zhuoliang's identity. The two people's loyalty to Qiao Yingze was unquestionable. With the two of them and Ruolan's cover, Gong Zhuoliang's plan could be truly realized. Implementation, as for Ruozi who got in the way, Gong Zhuoliang had already sent her to Gong's house early this morning on the grounds of preparing for Mrs. Gong's birthday.
Gong Zhuoliang was not afraid of her crying and provoking in front of Madam Gong, the more she spoke hateful words to everyone in the Qiao family, the more Madam Gong would be wary and would not dare to tear herself apart with Gong Zhuoliang.
"It's really similar to my sister-in-law. She's such a handsome and outstanding person. Are you here to stay temporarily?"
Holding Gong Zhuoliang's arm to stop the ceremony, Qiao Yingxuan looked at him carefully with his head sideways, feeling close and friendly already in his heart.
Qiao Yingxuan has a bright and cheerful personality, and makes friends regardless of high or low. Gong Zhuoliang is seen by others as a poor and lowly bastard who was kicked out by the Gong family, but in Qiao Yingxuan's eyes, he is a clean and handsome boy worthy of friendship.
"Well, sister Meng and brother-in-law don't give up, and allow me to stay in this village for a few days."
Thinking that Qiao Yingxuan was treating him as a poor relative who came to take advantage of him, the smile on Gong Zhuoliang's face faded, his gaze swept over the hand that was holding his arm, Gong Zhuoliang retracted his hand pretending to be shy, and pulled Qiao Yingxuan slightly Some distance away.
Gong Zhuoliang knew that his current identity was a poor boy who had been expelled from the family, so coming to his sister would naturally be seen as asking for help, and he was not surprised that Qiao Yingxuan had this idea.
However, Gong Zhuoliang didn't want to leave such a stain on his new life. He had already planned an excuse with Qiao Yingze before, saying that he went out to wander after leaving the Gong family, and got a lot of thanks for helping a noble person. Because of his family relationship with his sister, he wanted to ask his sister and brother-in-law to help him buy some real estate and land in Bocheng, so that his appearance would be justified.
"That's a good thing. I came here to ask my brother and sister-in-law to take me in. I was afraid of disturbing their leisure. With you here, I can play with you."
Qiao Yingxuan was also careful, seeing Gong Zhuoliang pulled his hand, he took the initiative to hold him, then covered his other hand and shook it, and then let go of him with a smile.
"Um."
The corners of his mouth twitched secretly, Gong Zhuoliang still responded politely with a smile, but looking at the bright and healthy boy in front of him, Qiao Yingze's lonely appearance when he was sick appeared in his mind...Gong Zhuoliang subconsciously grasped it Wipe the back of his hand behind his back, at an angle Qiao Yingxuan didn't see.
"My brother and sister-in-law should already know that I'm coming. I'll meet them first. Will you come with me?"
Qiao Yingze led the horse and turned back to ask Gong Zhuoliang. After getting his consent, he walked towards the gate with Gong Zhuoliang. There was already Qiao Ming waiting there with someone, so he asked his servant to lead Qiao Yingxuan's horse. Go to resettle, and then looked at Gong Zhuoliang with the inquiring eyes, and after getting a hint that the other party was fine, he personally led Qiao Yingxuan and Gong Zhuoliang to see Qiao Yingze.
Qiao Ming still can't believe that such a beautiful young lady is actually a boy. He and Han Shu have been in chaos for a whole morning, and now they have recovered a bit, but of course the two of them are only the young master's order. , since this is the young master's decision, the two of them will do their best to protect the secrets of the young master and his wife, and will never do anything against the young master's wishes.
Qiao Yingze was the two waiting in the study room. After yesterday's exhausting journey, his symptoms had recovered and his symptoms were getting worse. So after playing a scene of acquaintance with Gong Zhuoliang at noon, he stayed in the house to rest and recuperate. Hearing that Qiao Yingxuan was coming, he got up and tidied up the study he had gone to.
"Why did the second brother come here suddenly? I didn't send anyone to say hello first. We came here in a hurry yesterday, and the yard hasn't been cleaned up yet. The second brother laughed."
The brothers greeted each other and took their seats respectively. Qiao Yingze sat in the chair and straightened his back, with a calm expression on his face, completely different from the relaxed and casual atmosphere when he was alone with Gong Zhuoliang.
It's not an important time and occasion, it's normal for uncles and sisters-in-law to avoid suspicion and rarely meet each other, so Gong Zhuoliang doesn't need to change clothes to meet, just let Qiao Yingze take care of him, so he is now Qiao Yingze's brother-in-law , Sitting in the study with the two of them openly and chatting.
"Brother's words are off the mark. I actually came here to take refuge with my brother."
Faced with Qiao Yingze's distant and polite voice, Qiao Yingxuan's eyes flashed with sadness, but he was soon filled with a smile again. He was not afraid of losing face in front of his brother, so he explained everything clearly.
It turned out that Qiao Yingxuan went home last night, and happened to see Mrs. Qiao's eyes were red and she looked like she had just cried. After questioning, she realized that she was angered by an arrogant aunt. After hearing Mrs. Qiao's words about spoiling and disregarding teaching, Qiao Yingxuan was so angry that he contradicted Master Qiao, saying that he was "a man of old age, spoiling his concubine and destroying his wife". , he wandered around the city in a panic, and then realized that his brother was also outside the city, so he rushed over one by one.
"How can you get along with your father head-on? If that's the case, you can stay here temporarily, and when your father's anger calms down, go back and be with him."
Due to some reasons, Qiao Yingze couldn't get close to this younger brother, but he also knew that he cared for his elder brother. Qiao Yingze didn't want to be the icing on the cake when Qiao Yingxuan was proud, but he would not be stingy to be his backing. help take care of him.
"I'm not wrong, I know brother."
Qiao Yingxuan was upset, but he didn't dare to be presumptuous in front of his elder brother, nor did he have the courage to quarrel with him, so he could only agree sullenly.
It's strange to say that Qiao Yingxuan is not even afraid of his own magistrate Lao Tzu, but he only has awe and admiration for his elder brother who is a young man. In front of him, he became more and more obedient, for fear that he would really tire of himself.
"You are tired after traveling all the way, go to the guest room to rest first, how about cooking your favorite honey sauce tonight?"
Seeing the faint grievance and disappointment on Qiao Yingxuan's face, Qiao Yingze's heart tightened, and his tone could not help but soften a bit. As for the fact that the second master of the Qiao family loved to eat meat, that was something that everyone in the Qiao family knew.
"Thank you, brother. Zhuo Liang, you also live in the guest room? It happens that we can talk together at night."
Sensitively aware of Qiao Yingze's softening attitude, Qiao Yingxuan hurriedly responded with a smile. In a blink of an eye, he saw that Gong Zhuoliang was paying attention to the interaction between their brothers. Thinking that this child must have suffered a lot at home, he couldn't help feeling pity , plus he was his brother's brother-in-law, Qiao Yingxuan took the initiative to get close to him again.
"this… "
Gong Zhuoliang listened enthusiastically to Qiao Yingxuan's great achievements, and was thinking about what a great show last night at home, when Qiao Yingxuan suddenly called his name, he was stunned, then subconsciously looked at Qiao Yingze.
"Zhuo... Liang'er doesn't live in the guest room, but temporarily lives in our yard. He also just came here today, and the siblings want to have a heart-to-heart talk tonight."
Qiao Yingxuan's Zhuoliang voice made Qiao Yingze frowned, and when he saw Gong Zhuoliang's inquiring eyes, he relaxed, and then silenced Qiao Yingxuan's words.
Gong Zhuoliang's 12-year-old living in the courtyard of his sister and brother-in-law is reasonable, but Qiao Yingxuan's sixteen-year-old boy would be too rude to enter the inner house. Qiao Yingze would not let him 'talk' to his wife at night.
"Oh, that's it, then I'll look for another chance later."
Qiao Yingxuan was a little disappointed when he heard the words, but he wanted to get close to Gong Zhuoliang, but he couldn't get past his siblings, so he could only give up temporarily and let his servants guide him to the guest room to rest.
"Good boy?"
After the two of them were left in the room, Gong Zhuoliang approached Qiao Yingze with a smile on his face, and made a circle around the ending.
"You... don't you like me calling you that?"
Qiao Yingze shrank back in embarrassment, knowing that Gong Zhuoliang had discovered his small thoughts, but seeing Qiao Yingxuan calling Gong Zhuoliang so intimately, he felt uncomfortable.
"How could it be? Of course I like it when you call it that, Mr. Xiang."
Supporting the handle of the chair with both hands, Gong Zhuoliang circled his embarrassed husband-in-law between himself and the chair, pecking his earlobe and calling for him, half of Qiao Yingze's body went numb.
"Zhuo Zhuo..."
Qiao Yingze breathed steadily, turned his face sideways to look at Gong Zhuoliang's smiling face, then pursed his dry lips, and slightly turned his head to stick it.
Feeling Qiao Yingze's protruding tongue, Gong Zhuoliang raised the corners of his mouth and let go of his teeth. Accepting Qiao Yingze's gentle initiative, he thought that his little lord learned things very quickly...
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Because there are two guests, the 'brother-in-law' and the 'brother-in-law' of someone, naturally there is no need for female relatives to sit together for dinner, so Gong Zhuoliang is still bragging about his identity and eating in the outer hall with Qiao Yingze and his brothers .
After the meal, Qiao Yingxuan teased and chatted with the two of them, and then asked Gong Zhuoliang if he knew how to ride and shoot, and what he usually played at home.
"I have been raised in the inner house since I was a child, and I have hardly even been out of the house. I have never learned those things, and there is nothing interesting. I just read some miscellaneous books in my free time."
Gong Zhuoliang was also very depressed when he thought of the childhood when this body deity was used as a maid. A boy was bored in the room working as a maid all day long. It's no wonder he's not a mother. Of course, he wouldn't talk about these other things.
"I also like to read books, no wonder I have such a speculative relationship with my brother, but you have never learned the art of riding and archery, and you don't know the fun of these, why don't I teach you later, let's go on a horse race tomorrow, there are many small animals in the nearby woods , you can also shoot arrows and hunt, shall I teach you how to catch birds?"
Qiao Yingxuan wasn't that playful at first, but he saw that Gong Zhuoliang was as quiet and stable as his elder brother at a young age, and when he thought about how he was running away from home every day when he was twelve years old, he wanted to use those things Come to tease him, sure enough, Gong Zhuoliang's eyes sparkled before he finished speaking, but he didn't immediately agree, but looked at his brother as if asking, which made Qiao Yingxuan feel a little sour , I thought to myself that it was the first day I met, why is he so close to his brother, and he is always polite to himself.
Hunting on horseback...
Gong Zhuoliang is bloody, this is something that even the rich can't enjoy in the modern Z country. As for poaching with a gun in a car, can it feel the same as riding a horse-drawn bow! Such a passionate exercise made Gong Zhuoliang unable to calm down, so he looked eagerly at his little husband-in-law, and strongly conveyed to him his desire to go.
"Liang'er was young and had never learned riding and archery, and Zhuangzi didn't use proper horses and clothes for bows and arrows..."
Qiao Yingze was naturally worried that Gong Zhuoliang would go hunting on horseback, especially when he was playing with Qiao Yingxuan, and what he said was the truth, he didn't know how to ride a horse at all, so the village naturally wouldn't prepare those things.
"..."
Gong Zhuoliang didn't answer when he heard the words, but frowned slightly and pursed his lips, and continued to look at Qiao Yingze pitifully, while Qiao Yingxuan looked at him and then at his brother, learning to look at him eagerly, exerting mental pressure together.
"...It's too late today, let the servants go back to the manor to pick up things tomorrow morning, Liang'er's clothes also need to be prepared now, you can go play the day after tomorrow."
Seen by Gong Zhuoliang's small appearance, Qiao Yingze was a little reluctant, but he still agreed softly, especially when he saw Gong Zhuoliang's little proud smile, Qiao Yingze couldn't help but curled the corners of his mouth and began to ponder. Changing two pieces of my own clothes to make him a riding and shooting uniform, Qing Hua is not here, it seems that Han Shu and Ruo Lan have to work harder...
But seeing Qiao Yingxuan staring at his wife fiercely again, the corners of Qiao Yingze's mouth pressed down again... He still didn't want Zhuo Zhuo to go.
Little Qiao, who didn't know that he had unintentionally annoyed his elder brother, was staring at Gong Zhuoliang's smiling face and praising him secretly. Such a handsome and cute little brother must be very close.