"I'm ashamed to say it!"
Su Zheng was a little embarrassed, "This time I went out, I was going to the capital to prepare for next year's scientific research.
There was an accident on the way, I fell into the water, my luggage was lost, and my books and notes were also lost.
There is really no way but to come and chatter.
I have heard for a long time that my uncle is very knowledgeable. If my uncle can give me some pointers and allow me to copy the books in the house, I will be very grateful. "
I see!
Gu Jiu worriedly asked, "Is cousin alright?"
Su Zheng shook his head, "Thank you for your cousin's concern. It's just that I fell into the water, so there's nothing serious about it."
Gu Jiu heaved a sigh of relief, and said with a smile: "It's good that you're fine! Cousin, feel free to stay here, you don't have to worry about other things.
If you have any difficulties, just send someone to talk to your brother. Brother, am I right? "
Gu Ting didn't have any objections, and nodded repeatedly, "Sister is right. If Cousin Su has any difficulties, just tell me."
Su Zheng expressed gratitude, "Thank you cousin, cousin."
Gu Jiu said: "Cousin is too polite. It's just that I didn't expect such a coincidence that my cousin met Xie's father and son at the gate of the city."
Su Zheng nodded and said, "I was also surprised when I met the Xie family and his son at the gate of the city. It's not a year or festival, but Xie's father and son would come to the door at this time."
Obviously, Su Zheng was also very concerned about the Xie family's father and son's intentions.
"I know that." Gu Ting said loudly, "Master Xie Er, who came to the door today, is said to have been in charge of the property of the Xie family.
Xie's ancestral home is in Daoxi Prefecture, Jiangnan. I heard from the steward of the mansion that the Xie family has bought many properties in Xizhou over the years, and the second master Xie spends half of the year in Xizhou.
This time I should be returning to the capital, passing by Jinzhou. "
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and smiled, and said meaningfully: "From Xizhou to Jinzhou, and then to the capital, it's a big detour. Master Xie Er has a heart for his wife."
Su Zheng smiled, and already understood that Cousin Gu Jiu also noticed the abnormality of Xie's father and son.
Cousin Gu Jiu must be worried, worried that her stepmother Xie would take the opportunity to make trouble.
He looked at Gu Ting and Gu Jiu worriedly, "Cousin, cousin, you will be fine."
Gu Ting patted his chest, "Cousin, don't worry, we'll be fine."
Gu Jiu smiled and said nothing, silly brother, he almost fell for his wife's tricks today, so he had the nerve to say it's okay.
Mr. Xie Er traveled thousands of miles and traveled a long distance to Jinzhou. He definitely didn't just want to visit Mrs. Xie.
Gu Jiu's eyebrows moved slightly, Cousin Su really had a clear mind, and understood her worry in one sentence.
She looked at Su Zheng, "Thank you cousin for your concern. In the mansion, my brother is fine and can still go out often.
As for me, like a blind man, I don't know anything big or small in the mansion.
Even if my wife has any plans, if I don't tell them, I won't know. "
Hearing this, Su Zheng frowned, "My cousin has been wronged all these years."
Gu Jiu shook her head slightly, "I'm not wronged. It's a blessing to be able to grow up safely."
Gu Jiu had a smile on his face, and the smile was hearty and generous.
She didn't complain at all, but Su Zheng felt sad and helpless.
How can one not be sad and helpless to beg for life under the stepmother.
I can grow up safely, I don't know how many invisible swords, lights and swords I have experienced during this period.
Su Zheng opened his mouth, wanting to do something for Gu Ting and Gu Jiu brothers and sisters.
"If my cousin has difficulties, as long as I can help, my cousin can speak up."
Gu Jiu laughed, "Thank you cousin for your concern. The Xie family's father and son will come to the door, and the house will definitely be lively for a while. If something happens, please send someone to tell me."
Su Zheng nodded, his heart was like a mirror, "Cousin Xiaojiu, don't worry, I understand."
The servant Li Chuan walked in, "Master Qi, Miss, the residence of Master Biao has been arranged."
Gu Jiu said: "Since the accommodation has been arranged, my cousin will go and settle down first. If there is any need, just send someone to tell my brother."
Gu Ting nodded again and again, "Cousin Su, you don't have to be polite to me."
Su Zheng nodded and got up, "Thank you cousin, cousin. I'll go and settle down first."
"Cousin, go slowly. Li Chuan, take good care of Young Master Biao."
"Little one understands."
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After everyone left, Gu Jiu sat down again, "Brother, sit down, I have something to talk to you."
Gu Tingyan obeyed, and sat down obediently, "What does my sister want to say?"
Gu Jiu waved her hand, making Qingmei and the others to back down.
Then she asked: "Brother, what do you think of Cousin Su?"
"pretty good!"
Gu Jiu looked at Gu Ting with a half-smile, "Is it just fine?"
Gu Ting chuckled, "Sister, you know I'm stupid. Don't play charades, just say what you have to say. Let me guess, I can't guess."
Gu Jiu laughed, "Brother, you should also read a few more books."
"It's better to kill me than to let me read. You know that when I read a book, my brain hurts."
Gu Ting had a painful expression on his face. To him, reading was torture.
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, "Okay, I won't force my brother to read. Cousin Su is wearing it today, did my brother notice it?"
Gu Ting blinked, "As soon as my sister mentioned it, I remembered that his clothes are a bit too old."
Gu Jiu said: "Cousin Su is definitely not willing to wear such old clothes to the door. But, it is already his most decent clothes."
"Huh?" Gu Ting was obviously shocked.
Gu Jiu continued: "Cousin Su accidentally fell into the water, it should be true.
Not only lost luggage, but also books, and presumably all other belongings were also lost.
As for the Su family, the current life should be very difficult. In order for Cousin Su to study in the capital, it is estimated that the only money in the family has been spent.
Therefore, after the accident, Cousin Su had no choice but to ask for help from his family, so he had the cheek to come to the door for help.
But Cousin Su has a strong self-esteem, he is too embarrassed to complain, and he is too embarrassed to talk about his embarrassment, so he only borrows books to copy. "
Gu Ting recalled, "So, Cousin Su has no money, not even a decent dress?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "So we have to help Cousin Su to tide over the difficulties. Cousin Su is the hope of the Su family, if he is successful in the future, Uncle and the others can take advantage of the situation to recover.
As long as the Su family gets up, my brother and I will be able to improve our situation in the mansion. In the future, my elder brother will start a family and start a business, and he will also have a relative to take care of him. "
Gu Ting said: "I didn't think so far. Whether my uncles help me or not is their business. Cousin Su is in trouble, so I definitely can't just sit idly by.
Sister, tell me how you can help. Give money or give things? "
Gu Jiu laughed, and there was a smile in his eyes, "I knew that brother valued love and righteousness."
Gu Ting looked smug, "That's right! My sister knows that outside, people call me Zhongyi Saburo. Unlike the sixth brother, who is a thief and a thief."
Gu Jiu didn't know whether to laugh or cry, Gu Ting typically would be able to win the master of the dyeing workshop by giving him three points of color, look at his vigor.
She smiled and asked, "How much money has brother saved these years?"
Gu Ting was dumb, he smiled, a little guilty, "Not much, not much."
"It's not much, it's not much. My brother has a monthly schedule of 15 taels a month, and there are rewards every year and holidays. Don't tell me, I haven't saved a penny."
Gu family rules, when a man grows to fourteen, the monthly routine will increase from five taels per month to fifteen taels per month.
The reason is because boys are getting older, and they will inevitably have to go out to socialize.
Gu Ting smiled awkwardly, "Sister, don't laugh at me, I'm nervous now, and I only have less than ten taels of silver left."
Gu Jiu rolled his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Ten taels is not a lot. In a few days, the monthly payment will be made again. At that time, my brother will have twenty-five taels in hand. I will add a little more. At that time, my brother will find a way to give it to you." Cousin Su sent it."
Gu Ting asked: "Cousin Su has such a strong self-esteem, can he ask for money?"
Gu Jiu said: "Let's just lend it to him, and when he has money, he will return it to you.
In addition, my brother has new clothes that I haven't worn, so I'll keep it clean, and I'll send it to Cousin Su when I get a chance. "
Gu Ting nodded, "Sister, don't worry, I will definitely take care of this matter."
"Also, Brother Su must take the matter of borrowing books and transcribing them to heart. For scholars, books are the most important thing."
Gu Ting's head suddenly became dizzy, and if he was asked to go to the study, it would be better to kill him.
Gu Jiu secretly smiled, wanting to see his brother slumped.