Do you know: I’m Xu Jiazi

I looked again and after more than a year of recovery,

Although there are many traces of the earthquake, most of them are from Xingqing Mansion where houses were rebuilt.

Gu Tingyu patted the female wall and said, "Let's go down and have a look."

White breath came out of his mouth as he spoke.

When walking towards the city wall, the soldiers who saw Gu Tingyu along the way saluted.

After getting off the tower,

Only then did he see that Gu Tingyu was not only accompanied by one staff member, but also followed by seven or eight soldiers of the Hou Mansion, who were leading war horses, carrying swords and bows, and they were very capable.

Changsui Youqing also wore a pair of ear protection and led two horses.

It's cold in the morning,

There weren't many people on the street either.

This Chai's shop is a restaurant with three floors in the front and a courtyard in the back.

The clerk at Chai's store looked at Gu Tingyu and his group coming this way, and hurried into the courtyard to make a call.

When the group of people arrived at the entrance of the courtyard of Chai's shop,

The steward of the Chai family was already standing there, smiling at Gu Tingyu among the group: "I've met Mr. Gu, I kept you waiting for a long time."

Gu Tingyu smiled and returned the favor: "It's hard work, but has it been smooth sailing along the way?"

The manager of the Chai family said: "When we were passing through Yanzhou, we encountered snowy conditions and the road was difficult to travel. We were delayed for two days."

"Master Gu, please come in! The things you brought from Beijing are in the car."

Gu Tingyu nodded and led people into the courtyard.

"These five carts are filled with seeds at Yongyi Hou Mansion, and these five carts are filled with corresponding items at the Liang Family Workshop."

The steward opened the sack while introducing it, revealing the contents.

Gu Tingyu grabbed the seeds in the sack, handed the seeds to the staff behind him, and then looked at the ear guards and other items to keep out the cold, with a smile on his face.

But the steward of the Chai family continued to guide,

Gu Tingyu stood beside the car and asked doubtfully: "Why, there is more?"

The steward smiled: "There are also two cars of agricultural and industrial tools newly donated by the Ministry of Industry in the second half of the year."

Upon hearing this, Gu Tingyu walked over with great interest.

Looking at the various wooden and iron objects on the carriage, the manager of the Chai family held a wooden box and said, "Whatever the uses of these things are, they are all in this wooden box."

Gu Tingyu wondered: "Who asked the steward to bring this?"

The steward of the Chai family lowered his eyebrows and said, "During the handover at the city diplomat, the steward said that he was entrusted by Wulang Xu."

Gu Tingyu looked straight at the steward of the Chai family in front of him: "Wu Lang didn't send a letter to say."

Upon hearing this, the manager of the Chai family was slightly startled: "Oh? Hiss, this is strange."

"It's okay, I'll just write and ask."

The manager of the Chai family nodded repeatedly and said, "Master Gu, are you going back to Dingzhou now?"

"Um."

"good."

Then, the steward waved his hand, and the guys in the shop began to hitch the carriage.

When the yard is busy,

The soldiers of the Gu family came over, cupped their hands and said, "Sir, there is an adult named Hong outside who wants to come in and claims to be the transfer envoy of Xingzhou."

Gu Tingyu thought for a moment and said quickly: "Please!"

After a while,

Sheng Hong's superior in Yangzhou, Mr. Hong, who was not promoted because his daughter got into the carriage randomly and affected his official reputation, walked in quickly.

Before he even got close, Mr. Hong exhaled and cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Gu, nice to meet you!"

Gu Tingyu also came forward to greet him, smiling and holding his hands: "Mr. Hong, it's a pleasure to meet you. Why are you here in such a cold day!"

Master Hong looked at Gu Tingyu and said with some emotion: "I heard about Master Gu's reputation in Bianjing. After studying hard for several years, he passed the examination as a disciple of the lord! Being famous is not as good as meeting him. Today, I saw that he is indeed a talented person!"

Gu Tingyu smiled and cupped his hands: "Master Hong, you are so complimentary."

Then, Gu Tingyu continued: "My lord, I have received letters from my cousin from the Sheng family, Marquis Xu, my father, and the ancestor of the Bai family in Yangzhou! If you don't mind, just call me Da Lang."

Listening to Gu Tingyu's words, Mr. Hong felt a little embarrassed on his face, but his eyes were more moved and said: "Mr. Bai, did you also write a letter?"

Gu Tingyu nodded: "The grandfather of the Bai family said in the letter that he and you had a close relationship. You often took care of the Bai family when you were in Yangzhou. After you were promoted, he often missed the time when he sang poems with you. Who knew."

As he said that, Gu Tingyu had a look of regret on his face.

Upon hearing the word 'promotion', Lord Hong smiled and shook his head, somewhat self-deprecatingly. He cupped his hands and said, "I am the one who brought it upon myself! Sir, please thank me for your concern."

Gu Tingyu nodded: "Uncle Shi, don't worry!"

Then Gu Tingyu stretched out his hand and said: "It's cold in the morning, let's drink hot wine in the restaurant to warm ourselves up."

Master Hong: "Please!"

"Go, take the charcoal basin to the private room." The steward of the Chai family hurriedly ordered.

As the two of them walked towards the restaurant,

A junior high school student wearing armor walked in holding a riding crop.

Seeing the person coming, Gu Tingyu and the two stopped.

Quickly walking closer, the principal knelt down on one knee, smiled and held his hands in his hands, saying: "The villain, Fang Ding, was formerly a personal soldier of Marquis Xu, and I have met my uncle!"

Gu Tingyu hurried forward, held Fang Ding's hand and said, "Get up quickly, what are you doing!"

Fang Ding was helped up by Gu Tingyu and said with a smile: "When you came to Xingqing Mansion, I didn't see you. I heard you were here, so I came over to take a look."

"Remember! I remember my uncle once told me that you were related to that boy!"

Upon hearing this, Fang Ding scratched his back with a riding crop with some pride and embarrassment on his face: "Hey, it's me."

"What do I have to see? Since you are my father-in-law's father-in-law, why are you here today?" Gu Tingyu asked doubtfully.

"The villain is here because of the imperial court's order from the prince to select and train troops." Fang Ding said after nodding to Lord Hong.

Gu Tingyu: "Cavalry?"

Fang Ding smiled and shook his head: "Infantry! I was sent here after studying for some time under the command of Lord Marquis and the former general Bai Gao."

Gu Tingyu said: "This original white gaobuzi is very famous for foot battles in the mountains."

Fang Ding raised his eyebrows: "What I said is true, but they must be elite! Unfortunately, the villain came a little late, and a few powerful ones were selected and left. I heard they went to the south."

Gu Tingyu nodded, stretched out his hand and said, "Let's go into the building with us."

After some shirk, Fang Ding could only follow Gu Tingyu when he saw his firm attitude.

In the elegant room,

Fang Ding consciously sat on the outermost side, serving dishes and pouring wine.

On the wine table,

Mr. Hong, who had had a few glasses of wine, sighed with emotion: "I thought that being in the northwest and unfamiliar with the place, I might be at a loss, but I didn't expect that."

There are a lot of troops stationed near Xingqing Mansion, which makes Master Hong's work complicated as a transshipment, but there are letters from several families, and the Cao family and Xu family have a good relationship, so the work is more convenient and smooth than imagined.

Gu Tingyu raised his glass, glanced at Fang Ding who also raised his glass, and said to Lord Hong: "Your Majesty has great ambitions. We can appease the people here, and we will have our share of the merits when the time comes."

"That's what Dalang said."

The meal fell apart shortly after eating.

Gu Tingyu took the carriage and was escorted by the cavalry sent by the Cao family, and was watched by Master Hong as he left the city and returned to Dingzhou.

Time goes by,

It's late October,

Before the heavy snow festival,

The weather was gloomy that day,

The time of application (after 4 p.m.)

Jiying Lane, Shengjia,

There was no sun, it was afternoon again, and the temperature dropped suddenly.

Candles were also lit on the tables of Xu Zaijing and others.

Zhuang Xuexue held a folding fan behind his back and stood in front of the open window, the cold wind blowing his beard.

Looking at the white breath Zhuang Xuexue exhaled against the cold wind,

Changbai stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Pedant, the afternoon wind is chilly, so you should be more careful and take care of your body."

Xuexue Zhuang smiled and tilted his head and said, "Changbai is determined."

Another gust of cold wind blew in, carrying four or five date-sized snowflakes, which quickly turned into water droplets after falling on the floor.

"Yeah! It's snowing!"

Ru Lan leaned forward and said with some excitement.

Afterwards, Xuexue Zhuang looked at the people in the school, smelled the cold wind that smelled of snow, closed the window, and said:

"I've been attending classes for more than ten days in a row! It's snowing today and the roads are difficult to travel, so you should leave first."

"Tomorrow, take a break!"

Hearing this, several cheers came from the school.

Then everyone stood up in response.

Putting on his cloak and ear protection, Zhuang Xuexue was the first to walk out of the school.

Hua Xiang, Qiuniang and other female servants hurried forward to clear the desk.

Xu Zaijing, Chang Bai and others immediately put on their cloaks and walked to the door of the school, ready to go out.

Xu Zaijing was at the back, so he naturally walked to the back.

So, he looked at Ru Lan running over without a cloak, and said with a straight face: "Fifth sister, go put on your clothes, be careful of catching the cold."

"Oh!" Rulan walked toward the magpie reluctantly.

Minglan, who was following Rulan, also hesitated and did not continue walking forward.

While talking, Gu Tingye's voice came from outside the cotton curtain: "Wow, the snow is so heavy!"

When Xu Zaijing opened the curtain and went out, Mo Lan happened to walk towards the place where the scholar was standing. The snowy scene could be seen there and it was not too cold.

Outside the school,

In Xu Zaijing's field of vision, in the gray sky, heavy snow fell like a sieve.

After the scholar opened the window and everyone went out, within a few words, there were already a lot of "white spots" vaguely outside, although the snow that fell on the ground was melting, turning the ground into a dark color.

But apparently the melting rate is not as fast as the falling snow.

Hua Xiang thought that they had already walked out carrying the book box.

"Master?"

Listening to Hua Xiang's call, Zai Zhang looked at Xu Zaijing and said, "Xiao Wu, you can take the carriage today."

Xu Zaijing nodded.

As they talked, everyone stood for a while. Before they started walking, they saw Cui's mother holding an oil-paper umbrella in the yard and walking over with a few female envoys carrying things and holding umbrellas.

After giving blessings to Xu Zaijing, Gu Tingye and others, Cui’s mother said: “The old lady at home asked me to deliver paper umbrellas and bamboo hats to these brothers! It’s snowy and windy, and these brothers can use these paper umbrellas and bamboo hats along the way. It can also be used by coachmen on the road to cover the wind and snow."

"Thank you, great aunt."

"Thank you, madam."

Xu Zaijing and others hurriedly raised their hands.

Just looking at it when it snows is naturally a beautiful sight.

But walking in the snow is a bit uncomfortable. The wind will blow the snowflakes onto your face and into your neck.

After a long time, the snow melted and it was like pouring water on it. The cold was biting and very uncomfortable.

at the stables,

Qingyun has already taken off the saddle of Xiao Liju.

Looking at Xu Zaijing and his two men walking over wearing hats and holding umbrellas, Qingyun smiled and said, "Sir, we have to borrow these hats."

Xu Zaijing nodded.

Hua Xiang stepped on the horse stool and entered the car first, then handed out his cloak: "Master, put it on the horse."

Outside the car, Xu Zaijing and Qingyun, who was wearing a bamboo hat, looked at each other and smiled.

on the road,

Because there is a hot water tank in the car, it's not too cold inside.

After Xu Zaijing took off his large cloak and covered his legs, he put the excess on Hua Xiang.

Hua Xiang smiled and rolled it up on herself, then buried her nose in the cloak and sniffed, saying:

"Sir, although this cloak was put aside after being sent back, when I held it in the school today, I could still smell the fragrance."

Xu Zaijing held up the curtains with one hand, looked at the snowy scene outside the car, nodded and said: "Well, your incense smells good, it smells comfortable."

Hua Xiang glanced at Xu Zaijing and said, "Sir, after we sent this cloak back, we saw that it was plain and neat, so we didn't incense it."

"No incense? Is it the Rong family?"

Hua Xiang pursed her lips and nodded.

Xu Zaijing lowered the car curtains, put his cloak up to his nose and sniffed it. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Well, it's similar to the incense on Brother Xian's body."

Back to Quyuan Street,

It's completely dark now,

The two lanterns at the entrance of the Xu family have been lit.

Because of the wind and snow, the Houfu Gujiu stall on the roadside closed its stall early, but there was a carriage at the gate about to slow down and stop there.

The flatbed carriage was loaded with things, and there was a lot of snow on the tarpaulin covering it.

Beside the car were three knights wearing bamboo hats and raincoats.

Seeing this scene, Qingyun hurriedly leaned on the carriage and said, "Sir, there seems to be a guest at the door."

Xu Zaijing lifted the car curtain and looked out. He looked over the twitching head of the horse in front of the car and saw several people at the gate of the Hou Mansion.

Got off the carriage,

Xu Zaijing tied his cloak while walking towards the courtyard with Zhaomeifeng.

"Woo~"

The front door is a vent,

The north wind blew violently, and the snowflakes hit their faces, making those who were still unable to breathe.

"Wuro, I thought you would return home later, and I wanted to wait for you at the door."

Facing the northwest wind, Zhaomeifeng turned his head to avoid the north wind and said.

Xu Zaijing pulled his cloak to his mouth, blocking the wind and said: "It won't snow anymore, the school will disperse early."

Talking

The two of them walked near the racecourse.

Looking at Hua Xiang who got off the carriage, Xu Zaijing said: "Don't go back to our courtyard. Go and tell your mother first that I won't be there for dinner tonight."

"Yes, young master. If you want the kitchen to send some food and wine to the concierge, is there any room for Uncle Yin?"

"sensible."

Listening to Xu Zaijing's compliments, Hua Xiang smiled and bowed before heading towards the inner courtyard.

"return!"

Hua wanted to stop, but she was wrapped in a warm cloak, which contained a hint of Rong family incense.

"Go ahead."

On the other side, the white-headed little Liju, still wearing Hua Xiang's cloak, was led by Alan into the stable with the brazier lit.

Little Liju was treated well so I don’t need to say much.

In Uncle Yin’s wooden house,

Zhaomeifeng was already minding his own business, sitting in front of the stove to warm himself.

The two imperial city officials who followed behind each made two trips back and forth to bring in several heavy boxes.

After Gao Yunqing put away the last box, he bowed his hands and led the others away.

When Qingyun wanted to follow him, Zhaomei Feng said: "Qingyun, wait a moment."

After Zhao Meifeng finished speaking, Xu Zaijing looked at the box in the wooden house curiously and said, "Brother Zhao, what's wrong with this? Who asked you to bring a gift?"

Zhao Meifeng glanced at Xu Zaijing and said: "That box is a thank you gift from senior brother. Brother Jing, you helped a lot in the previous matter, but he has never expressed anything."

Xu Zaijing shook his head and said: "I can't accept this. Our Dazhou can regain Bai Gao, which is the biggest thank you! Without brother Taifeng, my father would not be so easy to make achievements."

Zhao Meifeng nodded appreciatively and said, "Don't refuse in a hurry. There is also a gift for the Qingyun family to give birth to a child. You have to accept it, right?"

Xu Zaijing glanced at Qingyun and did not refute.

Then, Zhao Meifeng glanced at Xu Zaijing, exhaled, and said: "Also, Senior Brother, he also prepared something for that girl Xiaotao, you..."

Xu Zaijing frowned and said, "Brother Zhao, how can I give this away?"

Zhao Meifeng patted Xu Zaijing on the shoulder: "I believe you, there must be a way."

Xu Zaijing: "Then shall I deregister this girl?"

"Let's think of other ways. Senior brother said don't let the little girl leave the Sheng family first!"

Xu Zaijing scratched his head, and after thinking for a while, he rolled his eyes and said, "Okay! I'll try it first."