Gu Shiba Niang smiled, nodded and said: "It should be right, the eldest young master is such a handsome person, it is really a sin for you to talk about business exchanges."
"So I must thank you." Xin Chaoyang said, opening the bag.
Gu Shiba Niang looked curiously and saw him taking out a strange object that looked like a teapot.
"What is this?" She couldn't help but ask, reaching for the teapot, pouring it for herself, and also for Xin Chaoyang.
"This is Xun." Xin Chaoyang replied, "I plan to play a song for you, Mrs. Gu, to express my gratitude."
Gu Shiba Niang smiled and shook her head.
"I like the xun." Xin Chaoyang did not start playing, but shook the xun in his hand and looked at Gu Shiba Niang with a smile, "Because many times, I want to cry but can't..."
"Young Master, do you ever feel like crying?" Gu Shiba Niang asked with a smile, taking up the tea and drinking it in one gulp.
"As long as we are human, there will always be times when things go wrong." Xin Chaoyang smiled and brought the xun to his mouth, "This can cry on my behalf."
The deep and distant tones of sobs were scattered by the mountain wind. The smile on Gu Shiba Niang's face gradually condensed. The tea cup in her hand was slowly clenched, and at the same time, her heart was clenched.
The heart-wrenching scenes from the past life passed by in front of my eyes like a revolving lantern. After rebirth, I had nightmares every night. I memorized the pharmacopoeia day and night and concocted medicinal materials without sleep. . . . .
She lowered her head and looked at the hands that were no longer that of a girl, with rough scars and spots corroded by poison. . . . . .
She saw herself confronting her clansmen with a stubborn and arrogant attitude. . . . . .
It was never a helpless despair, and I would rather fight to the death with both sides injured. . . . . .
Because I don’t know if fate will bring me back to my original shape at the next moment, my heartstrings are always tense, and I am already on the verge of collapse. . . . . .
And she had no time, no chance, no place to even cry. . . . .
The voice suddenly changed at this moment, like a pair of hands brushing her cheek, the long voice became broader, and the whole person seemed to be pulled into the vast silence, but along with the loneliness came a kind of drifting and loneliness. There is a sense of ease in it. . . . . .
As the tea grows cold and the sky darkens, the tune finally settles.
Gu Shiba Niang, who was sitting upright without changing her figure, had her face blocked by the shadow of the sunlight, and her expression could not be seen clearly.
"Ms. Gu, you are laughing." Xin Chaoyang lowered his head and smiled without looking at her face.
"No, no, the eldest young master can express his thanks so elegantly. It's really pleasing to the eye." Gu Shiba Niang said with a smile in her voice.
As he spoke, he stood up, and Xin Chaoyang also stood up, giving a salute and returning the salute.
"Thank you." Gu Shiba Niang whispered.
"No thanks." Xin Chaoyang replied with a smile.
Gu Shiba Niang nodded, turned around and strode away, her clothes fluttering, like a lonely widowed swallow disappearing in the blink of an eye.
Gu Shiba Niang's figure disappeared from sight, the smile on Xin Chaoyang's face was swept away, and his brows were slightly frowned.
He thought that the sadness that the girl inadvertently revealed was due to the early death of her poor father and the neglect of her family. However, the overwhelming emotions that followed his playing just now were not only condensed by people's rolling eyes and sneers. What's more, this girl's determination and determination were so strong that he was surprised. It was even more impossible for such a person to be so extreme and angry just because others looked down upon her.
That kind of emotion is more like the desolation that arises from the vicissitudes of life and death than sadness. What makes a young girl have such a temperament? Xin Chaoyang couldn't help but reach out and stroke his chin, a trace of curiosity flashed in his eyes.
Also, he suddenly recalled that Madam Gu had always had a calm attitude when meeting him three times. Although her eyes looked at him, they were just looking at him. There was not even a trace of fluctuation in her eyes, let alone the eyes of other women. Show off your splendor.
When he thought about this, he couldn't help but laugh. He believed that the morning sun would actually raise such a thought? Like a woman who thinks that as long as she has a good skin, there is nothing undesirable in the world
However, this Lady Gu is really surprising. When can a woman have thoughts other than competing for favor and flattery in her mind
No wonder she was so favored by Mr. Liu. Among thousands of people, she chose such a woman to pass on her skills, even breaking the rule of not inheriting the skills unless she was a disciple, and not accepting the skills unless she worshiped the ancestor.
Gu Shiba Niang didn't care at all how Xin Chaoyang thought about herself on the mountain. The easiest way to deal with such people is to remember that there is no profit, and then don't go. After the incident of Baohe Hall Wang Hongbin, she didn't believe in the meaning of business. said.
The hustle and bustle in the world is all for benefit, and the hustle and bustle in the world is all for benefit. If you see through this, you will be indestructible.
The carriage drove slowly through the street, and the matter with Xin Chaoyang had been completely forgotten. They had already made up their minds, and there was no need to think about it for the time being. What she had to consider now was another major matter, something that had been carefully considered and had not yet been resolved. It was a major matter to discuss with Cao and Gu Hai, but she had already made an unchangeable decision in her heart. She said it was a discussion with them, but in fact it was more like a briefing.
Naturally, her carriage was made of the same gauze texture that other people often use in summer, so that she would not miss the beauty of summer while driving on the road.
Gu Shiba Niang looked out and happened to see a musical instrument store.
"Lingyuan." She blurted out involuntarily.
The carriage stopped as instructed, but the voice that responded was unfamiliar.
"Miss, what are your orders?" the boy driving the carriage asked respectfully.
This is not the first time that the young lady calls herself this way, the young man is already used to it.
The lady inside was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Go to the musical instrument store and buy a xun."
Mrs. Cao, who personally delivered the ginseng soup in the evening, was startled by the strange noise in her daughter's room.
"It looks quite easy..." Gu Shiba Niang said with a smile and put down the xun in her hand.
"Heaven lures people like a xun or a chimney." Mr. Cao reached out and picked it up, murmuring.
Gu Shiba Niang had never heard of this poem. She was stunned when she heard it. God taught the people, how could this small musical instrument have such a great reputation
"Eighteen Mother, do you want to learn this?" Ms. Cao asked with a smile.
"Just for fun." Gu Shiba Niang said with a smile, a little embarrassed.
It was rare that her daughter had something she wanted to play with, and Ms. Cao felt a little excited.
"This is very good, and my mother also likes to listen to it. When I was young, I often listened to your grandfather playing..." She stroked Tao Xun with her hand, and her thoughts returned to her youth, "I haven't listened to it since I got married. pass...."
Cao's parents also died young, and her parents' family had no relatives. Gu Shiba Niang was silent for a moment when she heard this.
"Then I'll learn how to play it and show it to my mother." She smiled.
"Okay, how about inviting a female gentleman?" Ms. Cao suggested, obviously more interested.
I don’t know if I have time. . . . Gu Shiba Niang hesitated for a moment, but when she saw the joy on Cao's face, her heart softened.
"Okay, mom makes the decision." She nodded and said something, "Why don't you buy one, too, and let's learn together?"
"Should I learn too? I'm so old..." Ms. Cao said with a look of surprise and a little uneasiness.
Cao's complexion looks much better these days because she has no worries about food and clothing, but because she is too worried, her face is obviously tired.
Gu Shiba Niang stretched out her hand to hold her hair. She had more white hair than before. She was not yet thirty years old. . . . .
"Mom, there is no distinction between young and old when it comes to learning." She smiled.
Mrs. Cao finally nodded in agreement, with a girlish look of joy appearing between her eyebrows. Gu Shiba Niang saw that the smile came from her heart. In fact, the happiness she wanted was very simple, that is, to see her mother and brother happy and healthy. This is such a simple wish, couldn't God satisfy her
Shen Anlin stood at the door of Shunhe Hall for a moment. He could not help but frown when he saw that the hall was deserted. He thought for a moment and finally walked over.
"Sir, we only do consultations here but don't sell medicine..." Lingbao noticed someone coming in and hurriedly raised his head and said. Halfway through the words, he saw the person clearly and couldn't help but stop.
She still remembered that this heroic young man was the old owner of this store. He obviously broke up on bad terms when he came here. What was he going to do this time
Lingbao couldn't help but show some vigilance, if his brother was here. . . . . Her expression instantly became depressed again.
Shen Anlin did not pay attention to the change in the expression of the girl in front of him.
"Why not sell medicine?" he asked.
"Young Master Shen doesn't need to ask about this." Gu Shiba Niang's voice sounded coldly from behind.
Shen Anlin felt happy in his heart, turned around and looked at Shiba Niang standing at the door, her expression still cold.
"Ms. Gu." A smile appeared on Shen Anlin's face.
Gu Shiba Niang had looked away and stepped inward, not intending to talk to him again.
She made no secret of her alienation from him. Strangely, this frankness made Shen Anlin feel more at ease than ever before.
"What's the problem with taking care of Madam's business?" He took a step forward and asked a question that he had never thought of.
This question came out of his mouth, and he was startled for a moment. It seemed that they were not familiar enough with each other to care about each other, and more than just being unfamiliar with each other, they were somewhat tense, although the tension was somewhat inexplicable.
They had only met three times, and he had already lost his temper in front of her twice.
The girl who had already walked into the door of the inner hall stopped, turned her head, and a strange smile appeared on her face.
"You care about me?" she said, "You care about me? When we know each other, we are like strangers, but when we don't know each other, we are..."
She repeated it in a very strange tone, as if she was laughing and crying. The last sentence was as low as a whisper, and it was hard to hear what it was.
What I just said was outrageous for a girl.
Shen Anlin was silent for a moment, "This is what my mother left behind. No matter who the current owner is, I hope it will prosper..."
After a moment's pause, he added, "That's all."
It was like explaining to her and explaining to myself.
Gu Shiba Niang suddenly felt a strong anger in her heart. So she said that her management was going well as he wanted
Shen Anlin looked up at her and saw that the girl had turned her head and said nothing. Suddenly she raised her hand and slapped the door frame hard, lifted the curtain and went in.
It seemed to arouse her anger even more? Shen Anlin looked at the swaying bead curtain and suddenly couldn't help but smile.
It's really strange. Everything he does in front of her seems to be wrong. Is this little lady angry with him
Under Lingbao's vigilant gaze, Shen Anlin walked out of Shunhe Hall.
"Brother," a familiar female voice sounded from the side. Shen Anlin turned around and saw a girl in purple waving to him through the car curtain.
This is his sister, Shen Ye'er, the daughter of Third Yiniang.
"Brother, you don't know yet, right? That drug store doesn't belong to us anymore..." Seeing her brother's serious expression, Shen Ye'er thought she had received a cold face in the store, so she hurriedly said.
"The scoundrels in that shop are so fierce..." Shen Ye'er muttered, and the scoundrel sitting on the chair with a golden knife appeared in front of her eyes. He looked over with a cold expression, and she couldn't help but shudder. I shuddered, shook my head, and the scene disappeared, but somehow I wanted to go in and have a look. I wonder if the trapper is there
Shen Anlin smiled and said I understand, then asked her where she was going, changing the topic.
The brother and sister went home together, and Mrs. Shen San was sitting in the hall.
"Mother." They both said hello together.
Mrs. Shen San nodded kindly and looked at Shen Anlin, "If the army is not busy, go and see your father more. His health is getting worse."
"Yes." Shen Anlin bowed and left.
Watching him disappear into the front hall, Mrs. Shen slowly picked up the tea cup and asked Shen Ye'er casually, "Where are you and your brother from?"
"I went to Wu San's house to play, and I met my brother on the way back..." Shen Ye'er quickly stood up and replied with a respectful attitude, not at all arrogant in front of others.
"Where did you meet him?" Mrs. Shen San asked casually.
"In Shunhe Hall." Shen Ye'er replied.
"Shunhetang?" Mrs. Shen San put down her tea cup and looked at her.
Shen Ye'er nodded hurriedly, fearing that she would doubt him, so he repeated it again and guessed to himself, "Brother may not know that Shunhe Hall is not our family anymore, so he went in to take a look... I saw that he looked bad."
When Mrs. Shen San heard this, she just said oh and picked up the teacup again.
Shen Ye'er understood and hurriedly left.
Watching her leave, the round-faced woman standing aside hurriedly said: "How could Master Lin not know that Shunhetang was being sold out? If he hadn't stopped it, he wouldn't have sold it at such a low price... "
Mrs. Shen Sansan thanked her, touched the tea powder with the tea lid, and suddenly asked: "What brand do you think Shunhetang has?"
"Still called Shunhetang, but changed into Gu family..." the woman replied hurriedly.
"Mr. Gu..." Mrs. Shen San put down her tea cup, looked at the round-faced woman and said with a smile, "So it turns out that she was taken over by our in-laws?"
The round-faced woman was stunned for a moment, then understood immediately.
Ever since she noticed the girl talking to Shen Anlin in the temple that day, she went to inquire about it. She didn't know if she didn't ask, but when she asked, she was shocked to find out that it was the girl from the Gu family.
When the third master was young and ignorant, he once made an appointment with someone to have sex with a doorman. This incident was subsequently covered up. Only two or three people in the family knew about it.
The baby girl was from the Gu family in the same city. That day, they found out that the girl was the promised bride, which shocked everyone.
Because the third master refused to admit the marriage and had not been in contact with the Gu family for many years, he did not expect this girl to magically appear in front of Shen Anlin. It seemed that the two had a lively conversation. . . . . .
"In this case, it is not fate." Mrs. Shen San smiled brightly, "Same for you, sir. Marriage is a major matter, and a gentleman's words are nothing to play with."
"Madam, have you heard that the girl from the Gu family is rich and very powerful?" The round-faced woman hurriedly told about the important events of the Gu family that she had heard recently.
"What? Ten thousand taels of silver and one thousand taels of gold..." Mrs. Shen San's face turned pale in surprise, and her usually calm expression changed drastically.
"Yes, you say that such an arrogant girl is too powerful, too unruly, and too sharp..." The round-faced woman nodded and said, holding her chest with her hand, obviously still in shock.
It is simply unheard of for a woman to behave like this
"Ten thousand taels of silver... Thousand taels of gold..." Mrs. Shen San waved her hand to signal her not to speak, while she muttered and repeated this sentence. Her slender eyes suddenly lit up, bursting with splendor. .
"Come on." She stood up suddenly, "Go find me a matchmaker.