Looking at the young man who looked like he had been reborn, Gu Hai couldn't hide his shock.
"Oh my God, is this still the bastard who followed Gu Long back then?" He clicked his tongue in surprise, and immediately a hint of joking appeared in his expression, "It's true that a man relies on his clothes and a horse relies on his saddle..."
Gu Shiba Niang was relieved. This was the Gu Yu she remembered.
"This is him." She said solemnly.
"Oh?" Gu Hai looked at his sister and hesitated for a moment before saying, "He...then...?"
"Number one, three in a row." Gu Shiba Niang whispered, her eyes still falling over there, but there was a rush of people, and the figures of the third grandmother and Gu Yu had long disappeared.
"Him?" Gu Hai raised his eyebrows in surprise, "He has never been to school...how is that possible?"
"I don't know." Gu Shiba Niang shook her head and said everything she had thought about.
Gu Hai was surprised and seemed thoughtful.
"Maybe your guess is right." He said solemnly, and looked at the direction in which the two people were leaving. He turned his eyes and saw a few familiar figures. A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "Just ask..."
After he finished speaking, he turned around and said to Mrs. Cao, "I'll go for a walk."
Mrs. Cao nodded. She was about to tell her not to cause trouble, but she swallowed her words. Now her son and daughter have grown up...
Gu Shiba Niang watched Gu Hai striding to the side, where Gu Long and others were chatting and laughing.
Gu Hai reached out and patted Gu Long on the shoulder. The interrupted Gu Long turned his head angrily. When he saw it was him, the expression on his face changed for a moment, but he was not angry at all.
"Let's go, let's go, what's there to see here? Let's go over there to Mingcui Tower. The green bamboos after the snow are so beautiful. What's more, the terrain is higher, so you can see some good scenery..." Gu Hai said with a smile, while picking He raised his eyebrows.
We are all young people, and it is the most romantic moment. At this time, all the famous ladies from Jiankang City have come out. It is a great pleasure to talk about beauty, and they suddenly understand and laugh.
Even Gu Long grinned, the bruises at the corners of his eyes trembling with laughter, looking particularly funny.
"I can't see that you're such a dull guy and you're so fussy..." He glanced sideways at Gu Hai, without slapping away the hand he put on his shoulder, and said in a sinister tone.
"There are still many things you can't see. There will be plenty of time to see in the future. Let's take a walk..." Gu Hai patted his shoulder again and whispered in his ear, "To be honest, cousin, I haven't seen you for more than a year." , your skills have improved a lot..."
His tone was casual and sincere, and he felt like he didn't know each other.
Gu Long thought about it and realized that it was right. When they met that year, it was not always three days for a small fight and five days for a big fight. This incident in the school was actually nothing. It was just that he was better than before. It’s just a huge loss.
Men, what's the point of fighting
Gu Long snorted and shook his chubby head, "What is this? Let's practice again when we have a chance..."
Gu Hai laughed heartily and simply put his arm around his shoulders, "Okay, let's practice some more..."
A group of young people left in a lively manner.
Only then did Gu Shiba Niang look away.
"Eighteenth Mother, Eighteenth Mother..." The girls who stood up to draw lots raised their hands to greet her, "Let's go to draw lots together."
Gu Xi'er, who was standing in the crowd, immediately lowered her face and pouted, but she had nothing to say. This was not her home, and these people were not her maids. She still knew what to say to get angry and not to gamble.
Fortune-telling by drawing lots? How could Gu Shiba Niang be interested? She shook her head and refused.
This time Gu Xi'er found something to say.
"If you are so rich now, how can you care about drawing lots? Only if you spend more money on sesame oil and let Master Lingran give instructions..."
Gu Shiba Niang just smiled and ignored it. Some verbal battles are necessary, and some are not.
Seeing her disdainful attitude again, Gu Xier became even more angry. This look was so irritating.
The girls around her, their curiosity that had been suppressed for a long time emerged again because of her words. Looking at the indifferent girl standing quietly beside her mother, they all said: "Yes, their family is so rich now..."
"Look at their clothes, they haven't looked the same these days..."
"Didn't you say you were very poor? So you were hiding your wealth?"
No one knew the situation of their family better than Gu Xier. The more she listened, the angrier she became.
"What kind of hidden wealth? They are just paupers," she couldn't help but stamp her feet.
"Ah? What's that?" The girls were very puzzled. They looked at Gu Shiba Niang and then at Gu Xi'er in front of them.
Although Gu Shiba Niang is not as good-looking as Gu Xi'er, her clothes are much better than hers.
Look at the big honey-colored cloak. Not a single bit of material was spared. It wrapped Gu Shiba Niang tightly, but it didn't look bloated at all.
Is this called a pauper? So who are they
"It's just a fancy appearance. Everything in the house must have been pawned..." Gu Xi'er snorted.
No, girls are hesitant. There are too many family members to take care of. Naturally, some people are not in good condition. They will pawn things during the Chinese New Year and redeem them after the Chinese New Year. This is how the family situation gradually becomes more and more dilapidated.
"Don't believe it?" Gu Xi'er rolled her eyes and thought of a good idea, "Let's go to her house and have a look."
This proposal was immediately approved by everyone. The girls couldn't hide the curiosity in their eyes and agreed one after another, so Gu Xi'er ran to Gu Shiba Niang proudly.
Mrs. Cao was talking to a few women, and Gu Shiba Niang stood aside quietly, watching her walk over, her expression unmoving.
"Eighteen Mother, let's go to your house to play with you tomorrow." Gu Xi'er said, raising her small chin.
Gu Shiba Niang smiled and shook her head, "I'm sorry, I'm very busy and can't play with you."
Gu Xi'er didn't expect her to flatly refuse, and was a little surprised. She was even more certain that her family must be what she had guessed.
"Okay..." Her eyes sparkled, she leaned close to her and chuckled, "I guessed it right, did you pawn everything the old lady left you? That's why you don't dare let people go to your house?"
"Boring." Gu Shiba Niang glanced at her and uttered two words.
Gu Xi'er was immediately extremely annoyed. What was her attitude? What was her attitude
"I'm your cousin, why are you talking to me?" the little girl, who was always held in the palm of everyone's hands, said with her hands on her hips.
"Do you consider me your cousin?" Gu Shiba Niang said calmly.
Gu Xier was suddenly speechless.
"You must have pawned something, huh, otherwise where did you get the money?" Gu Xi'er gritted her teeth and said.
Their words attracted the attention of others, and Mrs. Guo naturally saw it, but she just smiled and did not stop her daughter from talking.
Everyone's ears pricked up. To be honest, they were also curious about how this family suddenly became so generous and wealthy.
"Money? Of course it won't fall from the sky," Gu Shiba Niang smiled and replied, "I can earn it."
After hearing her words, some people couldn't help laughing. This little girl couldn't tell lies.
Gu Xi'er was startled at first, and then started to giggle.
"You earned it?" Her face turned red as she smiled, "How did you earn it?"
"Selling medicine." Gu Shiba Niang still looked calm.
"Selling medicine?" Gu Xi'er continued to smile, and then she was startled for a moment. She suddenly remembered that Gu Shiba Niang might not be completely joking.
"Selling medicine? You also know that you are selling medicine, not treasures..." She stopped laughing and sneered, deciding that she was unwilling to tell the truth and had no interest, so she turned and left.
And someone here asked Mr. Cao curiously.
Mrs. Cao nodded, with a smile of relief, "Yes, Eighteenth Mother has prepared medicinal materials to sell."
Seeing Mrs. Cao say this, everyone was a little surprised. Could it be that this was not a joke? But how much money can you make selling medicine
Ms. Cao declined everyone's invitation to draw lots, and wanted to continue worshiping Buddha. Everyone did not force it, and they only heard the news after communicating with each other.
"Eighteen Mother, you also pay my respects..." Ms. Cao walked into another Buddhist hall and whispered.
"Yes." Gu Shiba Niang knew what her mother was thinking, so she responded, knelt down and kowtowed devoutly.
The aroma of incense enveloped the figures of the faithful men and women.
At this time in Mingcui Tower, Gu Hai and other young men from the Gu family were happily joking.
Mingcui Tower is actually just a small pavilion. When Xinglong Temple was expanded, the garden of a large family next door was included in it. It was renovated on the spot, diverting water into a stream, covered with green bamboos, and the environment was elegant. Even if they did not come to offer incense and worship Buddha, many people would Would love to take a stroll and take a break here.
"Wood, wood. Look at that." Gu Long patted Gu Hai's hand and looked straight at the crowd not far away.
Their angle is condescending, and they have a panoramic view of the front of the Buddhist temple, which is the most popular place. Naturally, the most attractive people are the fat and thin women in the boudoir who come and go.
The atmosphere of the Great Zhou Dynasty was open, and the restrictions on women were not so strict. However, the daughters of wealthy families still rarely appeared in public. It was rare to see so many aristocratic girls who were rarely seen in daily life at one time.
Laughter could be heard from time to time on the Ming Cui Tower, and the people around them just laughed and pointed. As long as they didn't go to harass these women like a slut, it wouldn't be a big deal.
"My cousin has the vision...this one is indeed better..." Gu Hai smiled and patted Gu Long on the shoulder.
At this time, they were as good as real brothers. Even Gu Long's biological brother had never kissed him like this. Gu Long had completely forgotten the grudges between the two for nearly ten years. It was true that it was easier to fall in love with each other than to kill each other.
Gu Long was simple-minded and had no foresight. In just a few words, Gu Hai asked him the reason for the turmoil in the school.
"...Brother, now that you have learned better, you have to help me in the future... You know that you have learned well, and I didn't have to think about getting that kid from my family to come in and cause so many troubles... ." Gu Long complained with a bit of regret and rubbed the wounds on his face.
Gu Hai narrowed his eyes and asked a few more insidious questions. He already knew it clearly in his heart, so he smiled and said, "This is all my fault, brother. If I need it in the future, just say a word, brother."
Gu Long was overjoyed and felt that Gu Hai looked so comfortable now. This silly piece of wood had indeed changed and was much cuter than before.
After following them laughing for a moment, Gu Hai was about to look for an opportunity to leave. At this time, seven or eight young people walked into the crowd. Several of the women were particularly well-dressed and looked very attractive, which attracted the attention of the young people.
The others didn't pay attention to the laughter, and the women all knew that it was inevitable, but they just hurried past with their heads down and their faces covered.
But one of the girls in the group raised her head, raised her eyebrows and spat at the young men who stood taller.
The teenagers didn't take it seriously, but laughed and made noises.
The cheers made the girl feel a little embarrassed. Her face turned red, she stamped her feet and said something to the men accompanying her. When one of them waved his hand, seven or eight tall and strong men rushed in. of servants.
"Go, go, you bold maniac, you dare to blaspheme our young lady..." The servants shouted loudly to expel the young men of the Gu family.
The young men of the Gu family suddenly felt very embarrassed. They were all from Jiankang City. They started yelling and cursing, and the situation suddenly got out of control.
Gu Long loved this kind of occasion the most. He was the loudest and the first to shout.
"What noble man? You come out just for people to see, why can't I see you..." He shouted. This angered the servant, and someone reached out and pushed him.
This time Gu Long gave up. He jumped up and was about to take action, but was suddenly held back by two brothers.
"They are from the Shen family..." the two whispered, and everyone's eyes fell on the Buddhist incense bag hanging on the servant.
Gold thread on black background, embroidered with dazzling heavy characters.
Gu Long immediately restrained his arrogance, and the atmosphere in Mingcui Tower suddenly became quiet. The servant obviously didn't want to make a fuss. Seeing that they were interested, he snorted and turned around to leave.
"Isn't it just because there is a high-ranking official in my family..." Gu Long snorted and muttered in a low voice.
But then again, this is what people rely on, and others really have nothing to say.
"The Shen family?" Gu Hai was startled and couldn't help blurting out.
"You don't come very often, so I don't know." Gu Long pulled him over and whispered, "You know, Duke Fuyuan, the grand master of the dynasty."
Gu Hai's heart was beating wildly, and he heard Gu Long continue to say, "...it's from their family..."
"Is this Mr. Shen San's house?" Gu Hai heard himself asking, and he couldn't help but clench his hands together.
"Master Shen San? I didn't see it clearly..." Gu Long turned around and asked the person next to him, "Is it the second family or the third family?... It's their family anyway..."
After this commotion, everyone's interest was gone, so everyone greeted and left.
"I'm going to see my mother and sister..." Gu Hai said with a smile without going with them.
"If there's anything to see, just wait outside. These women won't come out until they've had their fill. Following them will exhaust you to death..." Gu Long said.
He wanted to persuade him again, but seeing Gu Hai's insistence, he didn't force himself and caught up with everyone.
Gu Hai then turned around, quickened his pace and followed the crowd. The group of people protected by the servants was very eye-catching, and they didn't go far before he saw their figures.
Gu Hai's steps suddenly stopped.
My sister said that she was married to Mr. Shen San’s eldest son...
Master Shen San’s eldest son should be eighteen years old this year….
Shen Anlin…..
He is a cripple...
The teenagers standing in front of me were obviously in the same crowd, but there was no lame person...
"Hey, where are you looking?" A girl's sharp voice sounded in Gu Hai's ears.
Gu Hai was stunned and realized that he had unknowingly followed the group of people into the Buddhist temple. He was walking in front of a girl and was about to bump into her.
"I'm sorry..." Gu Hai hurriedly lowered his head and apologized, taking a few steps back.
"I'm really blind..." the girl said angrily.
This voice was that of the girl who had just accused them, and Gu Hai couldn't help but look up at her.
He was twelve or thirteen years old, with a delicate face, but his eyebrows were thick and raised like willow leaves, giving off a domineering look.
"What are you looking at, you bastard? I'm going to dig out your eyes..." the girl raised her eyebrows and shouted.
Arrogant and unreasonable, if it is really the Shen family, it is indeed a family that can do what it takes to divorce his sister. A hint of sarcasm appeared on Gu Hai's lips, and just as he was about to speak, he heard a cold male voice stop the girl's scolding.
"...Ye'er, don't be rude."
Gu Hai glanced at the sound and saw several men looking over. He didn't know which one had spoken, so he didn't want to look anymore and turned around and stepped out of the threshold.
"Brother An Lin... Others are bullying me, but you still don't speak up for me..." the girl said coquettishly.
Like the sound of thunder, Gu Hai suddenly tightened his back and turned his head.
The girl was shaking a man's arm and talking, but the man was blocked by the people next to her. Only a dark green narrow-sleeved arm was exposed. The gold-threaded phoenix-eye pattern cuffs were really beautiful.