Xingyefang, Guangping Houfu.

This place is not far from Dingguo Duke's Mansion. Pei Yue and Gu Fan rode slowly on horseback and arrived in less than a quarter of an hour.

After the two dismounted, the servant of the Hou Mansion who had been waiting here came forward and took the reins.

Pei Yue looked up and saw a plaque on the overhanging gate with the four characters "Guangping Marquis" written on it. There were three rooms at the front door, with golden lacquered animal-faced tin rings. On both sides of the door were a pair of Ruyi holding drum stones and drum bases.

There are peony reliefs with curly grass patterns, and the drum surface has the pattern of five lion guardrails, showing the majesty of the wealthy family.

At this time, the main door was wide open, and the two rows of gates stood in awe with their hands lowered.

Pei Yue's expression was stunned. He had been in this world for more than half a year, and he had already understood some basic rules. The scene in front of him was really shocking. The prince's mansion was very particular about etiquette, and the main door would only be opened when extremely distinguished guests arrived.

Otherwise, you can only enter through the side door next to the main entrance. He is very aware of his current status. No matter from which point of view, he cannot afford this level of etiquette.

Seeing his expression, Gu Fan felt funny in his heart. He patted him on the shoulder and said, "Don't think too much. I don't like those red tapes the most. But whenever someone he values ​​​​comes, the middle door will be opened in the house. I won't be able to get through it in a year."

Shaochi. Let’s go, my mother is waiting at home.”

Pei Yue responded, doubtful in his heart. Although he did not doubt Gu Liang's intentions now, this kindness was really unexpected and inexplicable, making people confused.

The layout of the Guangping Marquis Mansion is slightly different from that of the Dingguogong Mansion. The house is of brick and wood structure, and the overall layout is symmetrical along the central axis. After entering the main entrance, there is no rockery in front of the wall, but two wide inner flats on the left and right, with two wide inner terraces on both sides.

It is the wing room. To the left is a large piece of grass, and to the right is a lotus pond. Although it is early autumn now, the grass is yellow and the flowers are withered, but this layout is undoubtedly more open-minded.

Weapons racks are placed on the left and right inner terraces, and a main road with a bluestone floor in the middle leads directly to the two adjacent main houses.

Gu Fan led Pei Yue into the main house and sighed: "My house cannot compare with the elegant and beautiful scenery and deep courtyard of the Duke's Mansion."

Pei Yue shook his head and said: "I think it is more comfortable to live in such a house. But why did you suddenly become so formal? Don't tell me, you are always like this at home."

Gu Fan laughed and scolded: "Shit! Didn't I tell you that I should be more careful when I'm with you and don't frighten you with that charlatanism? Hey, I just don't understand. I'm a genius with extraordinary talents."

You are so talented and beautiful, how can you not compare with you? But I am too lazy to look at me seriously."

Pei Yue gave him a thumbs up and praised: "It seems that I have read a lot of books recently."

Gu Fan curled his lips: "It doesn't sound like a good thing."

Pei Yue smiled and said, "I was discovered by you."

The two of them came to the main hall while chatting and laughing. A middle-aged woman with a gentle face was sitting on the main seat, looking at them with a smile. Next to her stood several maids holding their breaths.

Pei Yue stepped forward and saluted: "Pei Yue has met Auntie."

Gu Liang's wife, Mrs. Zhao, quickly raised her hand and said with a smile: "Brother, there is no need to be polite. Your uncle Gu sent someone back early to report that you would be a guest in the house later, and asked Zhen'er and I to cook and prepare it ourselves.

I want to have a few cups of some of my specialty dishes with you. Brother, sit down and talk quickly, and try the fine tea that your Uncle Gu ordered me to prepare."

Pei Yue confessed his crime and then sat down. He said with an uneasy expression: "I am very grateful to Uncle Gu for his kindness, but how dare I dare to cook for my uncle and Sister Gu myself?"

He does not resist other people's enthusiasm for him. After all, no one likes to be looked down upon all day long, but the problem is that this enthusiasm is a bit excessive, which is a bit too much. When Mr. Xi tested him in school on how to guard against bandits, he denied it.

I went to Gu Liang for help because I was worried that I would not be able to repay the favor in the future. Although I am sure that Gu Liang has no ill intentions, it is still a bit exaggerated to do this. Even if they are close nephews, it would be considered as Zhao's cooking.

Given his great dignity, why does Gu Zhen need to prepare a plate of food? Although this era is not very friendly to women, for the young ladies in the duke's mansion, cooking has never been a skill that needs to be mastered.

What's more, if he remembered correctly, Gu Zhen was younger than Pei Ning. She looked so delicate and weak, could she really handle the pots and pans in the kitchen? After all, she had seen her before at Green Willow Manor, and Pei Yue was very practical.

I can't imagine what it would be like to see Gu Zhen holding the stove in her left hand and holding a spatula in her right hand.

Mrs. Zhao said kindly: "Don't worry about it. Our family is different from other noble houses. We don't pay much attention to etiquette. I'm just afraid of saying it and making you laugh. Usually when your old uncle Gu comes, I will also cook.

When it comes to cooking a few dishes, Zhen'er is more filial than her brothers. Although she doesn't really do anything, she will help me with some trivial tasks."

Pei Yue praised: "My uncle is unparalleled in martial arts, and my mother-in-law manages the family well. Although she is from a high-ranking family, she does not have those troubles. In the eyes of the younger generation, she is much better than those from a family that blindly abides by etiquette and rules."

Mrs. Zhao smiled happily and said, "No wonder your Uncle Gu praised you for being well-educated and sensible. You are indeed much more sensible than my family Fan'er. It's a pity that his three brothers are not in the capital, otherwise you and they would be able to chat together."

Pei Yue showed a hint of envy and said, "I heard Brother Gu mention it. The three brothers are all leading troops in the army. They will definitely have a bright future in the future. It may not be impossible to have four nobles in one sect."

This sentence made Mrs. Zhao very happy, and she said with a smile on her face: "I don't expect them to be granted the title of marquis or prime minister, as long as they can be in peace."

Gu Fan sat next to him and gasped, and looked sideways at Pei Yue: Good guy, how dare you say that just to flatter yourself, you have four nobles in the same family? Ask Wang Pingzhang if he dares to give his sons and grandsons what they want.

Come back with so many titles? Do you believe that the emperor will reward you with titles today and send people to search your house tomorrow? Moreover, I am already the Marquis of Guangping, and I have three brothers above me. What do you mean by the four titles of your family?

Pei Yue could only give him an apologetic look: Sorry, I forgot about you.

Gu Fan gestured at him: "Your uncle!"

Pei Yue replied innocently and silently: My uncle is your father.

Gu Fan wished he could give him a set of Gu Changquan on the spot.

Mrs. Zhao watched the two people's eye contact, and the smile on her face became gentler, but her eyes still stayed on Pei Yue most of the time.

I haven't seen him for half a year. This young man has grown much taller and his body has become stronger. He seems to be a different person compared to before. Although his calmness has not changed, his demeanor is much more condensed and steady, and he looks bigger than next to him.

His three-year-old Gu Fan is more mature. She knows that her fourth child's personality is a bit eccentric and cannot be treated in a normal way, but seeing Pei Yue's better and better changes, she finally feels better.

Gu Fan had said half a year ago that if Gu Zhen didn't object, he could let the two children have some contact. Anyway, they were still young and there was no need to worry about their marriage. However, Ms. Zhao also thought that her husband's intention should be in a suitable time.

The time is right to decide on the marriage first, and wait until they grow up in a few years before doing it.

At first, Mrs. Zhao was unwilling. It had nothing to do with Pei Yue's life experience. She just felt that the child was too thin and weak to live a long life. Gu Zhen was her only daughter. Of course, a mother would not want her daughter to grow up early.

Widow. When I see him now, Pei Yue's changes show that he has no congenital deficiencies. His previous appearance is just that he was severely abused in the Dingguo Duke's palace, and it will be fine if he is raised.

Since she can take good care of herself, Mrs. Zhao doesn't have to worry. What Wu Xun Jiangmen is best at is polishing and conditioning her body.

This worry is gone, and the next step is to see Gu Zhen's own attitude. Although Gu Fan took her to Green Willow Manor before, and Zhao made some insidious remarks when she came back, the girl did not reveal the slightest bit, nor did she express any sympathy for Pei Yue.

Appreciation, and no obvious resistance.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Zhao said to Gu Fan: "Fan'er, take your brother to visit the mansion. I have to go to the kitchen to have a look. I can't let the servants simmer your father's favorite pheasant silk bird's nest soup.

Already."

Then he said to Pei Yue: "Brother Yue, just treat this place as your own home. Don't be restrained. Just feel free."

Pei Yue stood up and said, "Junior understands, thank you so much, auntie."

Gu Fan led him out of the main hall, passed by the inner terrace on the right, and then passed through the corridor next to the wing. The scenery in front of him suddenly opened up. Not far away was the lotus pond.

Walking along the gravel path by the pool, Pei Yue discovered that although the layout of Guangping Marquis Mansion seemed simple, it covered a large area and felt comparable to Dingguo Gong Mansion. Those adjacent to each other in front and back

Behind the main house are three rows of courtyards, and beyond that is a back mountain, but the slope is very gentle, and Qingqiu is more suitable to describe it.

Pei Yue only knew that the mansions of powerful people had back gardens, but this was the first time he saw such a luxurious scene.

This is Kyoto, where every inch of land is precious, not an uninhabited wilderness. Although the area of ​​Qingqiu is not particularly large, Pei Yue was still shocked to appear in a prince's mansion.

Gu Fan seemed to be used to this kind of reaction from his guests. He lowered his voice and said, "Actually, my family didn't live here before. When His Majesty promoted me to the head coach of Nanjing Zhennan Camp eight years ago, he also rewarded me with this house.

I heard that this place used to be a royal palace, and it was even grander than yours. Naturally, I couldn’t stand it, so I sent someone to ask for your Majesty’s instructions, and then they were all demolished and rebuilt, which is what it looks like now.”

Pei Yue couldn't help but praise him a few times, and at the same time he had a clearer understanding of Gu Liang's importance in the emperor's heart.

The two walked for a while and came to Qingqiu. They saw a chess pavilion built at the highest point in the northeast.

Gu Fan led Pei Yue to the outside of the pavilion. Looking at the weak girl who had already stood up to greet her, he said with some surprise: "Little sister, what a coincidence, you are here too."

Accompanied by two maids, Gu Zhen walked out of the chess pavilion, saluted them in turn, and then said gently: "It's really a coincidence."

Pei Yue looked at the siblings speechlessly, thinking: Do I look like a mentally retarded person? Why do I use such a lame opening statement?

Although he was complaining in his heart, he still said to Gu Zhen honestly: "I have met Sister Gu's family."
Chapter completed!