"Brother Gong, I heard from my sister-in-law that you have a very good relationship with brother Zhuo Liang. I wonder what he was like when he was young?"
After playing with Gong Zhuoxiang for a long time, Qiao Yingxuan raised his own doubts during the break in the teahouse. When he heard that Gong Zhuoxiang asked his brother to deliver the letter to Gong Zhuoliang in the morning, he was thinking about it.
He doesn't often walk around in front of his brother and sister-in-law on weekdays, and he doesn't have the nerve to ask more about Gong Zhuoliang, and he never hears back from the letter he sent to his brother. I read it, so when I got the opportunity, I made a side note.
"Liang'er has been gentle and shy since he was a child, as timid as a rabbit, and his voice is soft and waxy, very endearing."
Qiao Yingxuan's "Brother Zhuoliang" made Gong Zhuoxiang's eyes flicker, the smile on his face did not change, but his tone when he talked about Gong Zhuoliang was extraordinarily gentle.
"Timid? How could it be? When I took him on a horse race, he never saw that he was afraid at all, and even scolded me for my recklessness. As for being gentle and shy? Heh...why do I feel that Gong The person that elder brother is talking about is not Zhuo Liang’s younger brother, but my sister-in-law.”
Qiao Yingxuan didn't mind the change of Gong Zhuoxiang's tone, he was excitedly comparing the person Gong Zhuoxiang said with the boy he knew, but felt that if Gong Zhuoliang was really what he said, he lost the time he saw. His demeanor, but sister-in-law, every time I see him is so dignified and gentle, can be regarded as a model for women.
Qiao Yingxuan didn't know that his 'sister-in-law' had nothing to do with being dignified when she closed the door and only looked at his brother.
"Cousin? I remember that she had...a brisk and lively personality. I think she has become more stable after getting married?"
This time it was Gong Zhuoxiang's turn to be surprised. He lived in Gong's house for half a month the year before last, but he actually met that cousin several times. That young lady was really too lively and spoiled, and she ran around the palace's house all day long, so it was hard not to meet her.
Gong Zhuoxiang once saw her kick a woman who bullied Gong Zhuoliang into the pool, causing the servants to save her, but she didn't even look at it and just threw it to Gong Zhuoliang impatiently. Zhuo Liang left in a hurry with just a handkerchief, so although Gong Zhuoxiang felt that it was unseemly for the girl to be so aggressive, he could also see that she had a kind heart, so he had no ill feeling towards her.
Yesterday Gong Zhuoxiang knew that she had been married for more than half a year, and he was worried that her life would be difficult as a daughter-in-law in a wealthy family like Qiao's family, but yesterday he met Qiao Yingze who is such an elegant scholar, and he was very kind to his wife and brother-in-law , I thought it was her husband's tolerance, but after listening to Qiao Yingxuan's words today, it turned out that the girl changed her temper
"Other younger brothers don't dare to say, but my sister-in-law's character and rules are all very good. My grandmother treats her like a heart."
This time, Qiao Yingxuan heard the hidden meaning in Gong Zhuoxiang's words, and shook his head in disapproval. He didn't know how much he envied his brother for marrying such a good wife.
Qiao Yingxuan didn't know that what he said today aroused Gong Zhuoxiang's suspicion.
"Oh... Speaking of which, I think Brother Qiao Xian and his wife are harmonious and loving, which is really enviable."
Gong Zhuoxiang was even more suspicious when he heard the words. The so-called country is easy to change and nature is hard to change. He thinks that he is still very accurate in judging people. Become everyone's lady... Gong Zhuoxiang was thinking in his heart, but he changed the topic with a smile on his face, and talked with Qiao Yingxuan about anecdotes in Beijing.
In order to avoid suspicion, Gong Zhuoxiang did not visit Qiao's residence in person this time. The gifts were hurriedly prepared by his servants yesterday, and Qiao Yingze was asked to deliver them on his behalf this morning. He thought he had no excuse to see his cousin, but Gong Zhuo Xiang felt that this matter was quite weird, but he didn't have the leisure to intervene in matters that had nothing to do with Gong Zhuoliang, so he took it to heart first, thinking that he would talk about it after seeing Gong Zhuoliang.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Qiao Yingze was coming home late, after Gong Zhuoliang served dinner in the old lady's courtyard, he felt a little bored staying alone in the room, so he went to the study and took out the outline he had written to read.
Anyone who has studied history knows that the literary prison of the Qing Dynasty was terrible. When Gong Zhuoliang decided to continue writing novels, he asked Qiao Yingze carefully about the general environment of the dynasty. The result was beyond his expectations. There are very few taboos because of writing, and there is a bit of contention in theory.
After that, Gong Zhuoliang collected many types of reading materials, and found that as long as they were not explicitly opposed to the rule of the dynasty and the government, no one would care about them. Gong Zhuoliang had read more than one radical article criticizing the abuses of the officialdom, but people None of them would take this as a taboo, but the state encourages and cultivates the patriotic passion of scholars in discussing state affairs.
From this point of view, this dynasty claims to be the most prosperous age in history, but it is not the self-righteousness of those in power.
In addition, Gong Zhuoliang couldn't help but want to complain. In a certain way, the limit at this time is even wider than Gong Zhuoliang's in the modern environment... After all, this is an era when the south wind prevails, and in ancient times Although men are full of benevolence, righteousness and morality, they only want women because of their chastity concept. They really don't have it themselves!
Of course, Gong Zhuoliang himself will not write anything that is too restrictive. After he fully understands the scale open to words in this era, he combines the martial arts world he is familiar with with the background of real knights and wanderers in this era. A fascinating martial arts rivers and lakes are sketched on paper.
Gong Zhuoliang carefully looked at the outline, and slowly perfected the character traits of each main character in his heart. Suddenly, he felt that the character of a supporting character was not suitable, so he took a brush on the shelf and dipped it in ink to rewrite it. His eyes were always glued to the The manuscript was not removed, and when he was about to write after thinking about it, he found that a pool of ink had smudged on the paper.
"..."
Looking at the discarded paper, and then looking at the culprit in his hand, Gong Zhuoliang infinitely missed his superb little electrician that was never arrogant. It's cool to have both hands at the same time. As for things like charcoal pens, for Gong Zhuoliang, who basically only uses pens for calligraphy and signature besides typing on the keyboard, it may not be much easier to use than brushes. After Qiao Yingze looked at his charcoal writing with disgust, there were no traces of those things in their house.
Thinking of the free and reckless life in the past, Gong Zhuoliang suddenly lost interest in reading the manuscript. After putting the manuscript in a special cabinet, he went back to the desk and changed the paper again. The word "forbearance" is vivid on the paper.
"I can't bear it... This is probably the most charming word I have written in my life."
Putting down the pen and making a gesture of qigong to call it a day, Gong Zhuoliang picked up the paper with the word "Nin" written on it and pretended to criticize himself, then folded the paper with dried ink and put it in his sleeve, Shi Shiran went back to the room.
Unlocking the lock on the cabinet where his personal belongings were stored, Gong Zhuoliang took out a beautifully locked box and put it on the table. After opening it, he saw that there was only a whole set of blue men's clothing and a A piece of paper with Ninja characters written on it.
Taking out the newly written Ninja character from the sleeve, flattening the paper and putting it in, Gong Zhuoliang habitually touched the men's suit.
Ever since Qiao Yingze was frightened by Wenquan Zhuangzi's horse race, Gong Zhuoliang locked the men's suit he gave him into this box. Qiao Yingze knew about it, but he didn't. Every time Gong Zhuoliang opened it, he would put a new Written in Ninja characters.
"I can hide it for two or three years at most, right?"
After putting on his coat, Gong Zhuoliang stretched out his hand, and found that the clothes were tailor-made for him half a year ago, and now the cuffs were obviously shortened. The corner of Gong Zhuoliang's mouth curled up into a smile. Into the cupboard.
Turning around and going out to lie on the couch in the outhouse, Gong Zhuoliang thought silently with a sullen face. Girls usually develop earlier than boys, so the growth of his height is not too conspicuous. As for other details, there is also Ye Er who specializes in Pay attention to the arrangements, such as filling two small padded chests in the inner garment, and adding a circle of thin padded pocks on the crotch and back of the skirt. After all, there is a big gap between boys and girls after physical development. There are fake menstrual events and the like...
It's a pity that they can pretend in terms of hardware. If they can't conceive a child after three years of marriage, it will be difficult for him to stay in this family. The changes can never be hidden from others, so there are still three years at most, and I must arrange a retreat within this time limit, and let Qiao Yingze follow me willingly!
While thinking quietly, Gong Zhuoliang heard the maid outside reporting that Qiao Yingze was back, and just closing his eyes and resting his mind, the corners of his mouth twitched, and when he sat up, he had returned to the relaxed and cheerful appearance in front of Qiao Yingze in the past .
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Gong Zhuoxiang came to Bocheng this time to meet Gong Zhuoliang, but now that he couldn't find anyone, he didn't want to stay any longer. He only stayed with Brother Qiao Yingze for three days, and then he was ready to return to Beijing. Gong Zhuoxiang just went to the Gong family to inform him out of politeness before leaving.
As soon as Gong Zhuoxiang arrived near that street, he saw a small dark blue plain sedan chair parked in front of a dim sum shop, and the girl getting off the sedan chair looked familiar.
"Master Tang?"
After Ruo Lan went to see Aunt Wu at Gong's house as a routine, she remembered that Gong Zhuoliang was thinking about the delicious snacks from a pastry shop on the road, so she got off the sedan chair and wanted to buy some for him, when she suddenly noticed that someone was looking at her, she subconsciously Looking back at the past, after seeing the appearance of the man sitting Qinggao on the horse, he couldn't help showing a look of surprise on his face.
"You are... Ruolan? Buying some snacks for Mrs. Gong?"
Still had some impression of that kind girl who always took care of Gong Zhuoliang secretly, Gong Zhuoxiang's heart moved, thinking that maybe he could ask something from her, so he dismounted and walked to her side, smiled, and walked into the pastry shop first in.
"The servant has met the lord, and the servant is buying snacks for the young lady."
Ruo Lan came back to her senses and hurriedly saluted Gong Zhuoxiang, seeing that he had entered the pastry shop, she bit her lip and followed.
"For my cousin? She is really married to a good family. It is inconvenient for me as a cousin to give you any presents. Since I happened to meet you today, I would like to ask you to bring me some pastries and say congratulations."
Gong Zhuoxiang smiled gently, and introduced a few signature dim sums to the shop assistant, and asked him to wrap them up and put them in a sedan chair outside the door after paying the money.
"Slaves can't afford the honor of adults, so they should bring them for adults."
Ruo Lan respectfully blessed Gong Zhuoxiang again, lowering her eyes and not daring to look at his face again.
The glimpse at the door just now, Ruo Lan has already firmly remembered the appearance of this person... Compared with the appearance in memory, he is more mature and extraordinary.
"Speaking of which, my cousin, who had the same temper as a little pepper, has now become the eldest grandma respected by everyone in Qiao's house. It's really unexpected. I heard that Liang'er has grown up and is cheerful. Is that really the case?"
Gong Zhuoxiang sighed with emotion, looking casually at the pastry, but he kept paying attention to Ruolan's reaction from the corner of his eye, and saw that she was just standing cautiously with her head bowed, showing nothing unusual Come on.
"That's right. Although the young lady has lost the prestige of the old family, she has not changed her straightforward temperament. She has become the old lady's fate. The uncle has a very good temper. He gives way to the young lady everywhere. He is the second young master. He has won the young lady's favor." The maintenance is going smoothly now."
Ruo Lan was secretly startled by what Gong Zhuoxiang said, but she tried her best to support her on the surface, and only answered one by one softly after he finished speaking, and when the shop assistant wrapped up the cakes and delivered them out, Ruo Lan took the opportunity to leave left.
"..."
Gong Zhuoxiang nodded politely and bid farewell to Ruo Lan, the doubts in his heart were not dispelled.
Although there was nothing unusual about Ruo Lan's response just now, Gong Zhuoxiang always felt something was wrong... Shaking his head and not thinking about it for now, Gong Zhuoxiang got on his horse and walked slowly towards the Gong family.
After putting down the car curtain, Ruo Lan finally couldn't help but hold her chest and panted lightly, wiped the sweat from her forehead with a handkerchief, recalled her response just now, and after confirming that there was nothing wrong, she breathed a sigh of relief , but still couldn't feel at ease in his heart, he urged the bearers to hurry back to Qiao's mansion, but when he walked in through the small door, he almost bumped into someone who came out of it. Ruo Lan looked up and saw that it was Shi Kang and a fair and clean young man whom she didn't know, so she blessed the two of them embarrassingly, and walked in quickly with those pastries.
"This is Miss Ruolan who is in front of the Young Madam, she is a kind person, she should be respected when she sees her in the future."
Shi Kang whispered a few words to the young steward beside him, and then continued to walk forward, and the young man looked back at the direction where Ruo Lan disappeared, and followed Shi Kang with a smile.