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Mr. Lin San stroked his beard, frowned and asked Lu Yan: "Why are you here? I went to your house earlier. Your mother said that you were still in Taiming Mansion, and she had already sent someone to pick you up, but you are here.
, please tell me, what's going on? Does your family know?" Wu Xiang couldn't say anything, he couldn't praise him, but this was justifiable no matter how he said it or how he reprimanded him.
Lu Yan lowered his eyes and said: "Returning to my third uncle, my nephew wrote a letter to my family and got permission from my grandfather, otherwise I would not dare to wander around. I have never received a letter from my mother, and I have never met anyone who came to pick me up. However,
My uncle reminded me well that I should write back from time to time to explain where I am, so as not to worry the elders in the family."
It was clearly against Lin Yuzhen's wishes, but she pushed it to the letter, answered questions without missing a beat, and her attitude was impeccable. Mrs. Tao was listening with a cup of tea on the side, and she vaguely felt that the reason why Lu Yan came to Tao's house to celebrate Mrs. Wu's birthday
, and also gave him generous gifts, all because he took good care of him at Zhuangzi, and was innocently blamed by Lin Yuzhen. He wanted to apologize to her, and he wanted to defend Lu Mian in his heart. But Mr. Lin San is now involved in these matters, and the elders are concerned.
Junior, this is reasonable, and the child answered well, so he didn't interrupt.
Master Lin San really had nothing to say, he just said: "Then where do you live now? What are you here for?"
Lu Yan said politely: "I'm staying at a friend's house. Don't worry, uncle. His family is also a serious scholar and his family is clean." But he didn't answer what the matter was.
Mr. Lin San asked closely: "What's your surname? Where do you live?" Before he finished speaking, there was a "click" sound. Mr. Lin San raised his eyes and saw Wu Xiang, with his head lowered, carelessly playing with the tea in his hand.
It didn't seem to be intentional, so I ignored him and continued to listen to Lu Mian's answer.
Lu Yan said calmly: "My surname is Gu, and I live in the west of the city."
Mrs. Tao then winked at Mr. Lin San, meaning, do you want to take care of other people's private affairs in such detail? Is it true that your sister is so decent in life and work that she deserves you to stand up for her? Your sister will have to rely on this child in the future. You are innocent.
What are you doing to offend someone? Just ask and show concern, why bother being so annoying?
Mr. Lin San ignored Mr. Tao and continued to show off his authority. Just as he was about to speak, Wu Xiang made another "click" sound. He glared at Wu Xiang dissatisfied. Wu Xiang felt nothing and did not even raise his head.
So he endured it for a while and was about to speak again, but there was another "click" sound, and he glared at him again in annoyance. This time Wu Xiang glanced at him, with a look that could only be understood but could not be expressed in words.
Mr. Lin San couldn't bear it, but he couldn't get angry. He couldn't blame Wu Xiang and tell people not to touch that cup. Moreover, he was afraid that if he said something, Wu Xiang would rudely take a sip in front of everyone.
If he sprayed it back, wouldn't it be embarrassing and embarrassing? So his face turned pale with anger, and he couldn't ask any more questions.
Mrs. Wu was busy trying to smooth things over: "I said, Lu Yan, you are too polite. We are very happy to know that we are here and come to visit our relatives. What gifts should we bring?"
Lu Yan replied seriously: "Replying to my aunt, I didn't hear my third aunt say earlier that it was your birthday and the gifts were prepared in a hurry and I couldn't get them. Please forgive me."
Mrs. Tao was quite happy when she saw that he mentioned her own family, and it was indeed giving her face. She hurriedly said: "This child has always been considerate and polite."
Tao Shunqin intervened at the right time: "The Gu family in the west of the city? I recognize it too. His family's situation is not very good. It's not easy for orphans and widowed mothers. So don't cause trouble to his family and move here to live with you.
It’s fun to have several cousins in one place.” After saying that, he asked someone to carry Lu Yan’s luggage.
Lin Jinrong was sitting aside and glanced at Lu Yan, only to see Lu Yan stand up and bow to the end: "Thank you for your warm hospitality. My nephew will come over to congratulate my aunt on her birthday, but I won't disturb her the rest of the time."
No one expected that he would refuse. Tao Shunqin frowned and looked at Mr. Lin San. Mr. Lin hurriedly persuaded: "Why are you so ignorant? Your uncle Tao kindly invites you, but you want to refuse? Follow
Let's live together, shouldn't we take care of each other? Then we can go home all the way."
Lu Yan lowered his eyes and said: "It's not that I don't know how to praise, but I made an agreement with this friend earlier that he would lend me a house to live in, and I would lend him books to read. If I move away, he will definitely be embarrassed to come back.
Read my book." He glanced at Lin Jinrong from the corner of his eye, and saw that her expression was indifferent, and the reason for it was somewhat unclear.
Tao Shunqin was silent for a moment and said: "If that's the case, then that's it. The son of the Gu family loves books as much as his life, but he can't get what he wants because of his poverty. His mother has a very strict temperament and controls her very strictly. This is convenient for him.
, but are you adaptable to living in his house with a simple life?"
Lu Yan smiled slightly: "Clean and comfortable, clean and tidy, very good."
Tao Fengxiang then laughed at Wu Xiang in a low voice: "Second cousin, you are the only one with the most problems. You have to take the cook with you wherever you go... Look at Second Brother Lu, who grew up in fine clothes and good food like you, but he can
He takes things as they come, and doesn't mind the simple life of the Gu family at all."
Wu Xiang disagreed: "Life is short, why not enjoy it if you can enjoy it? Don't look at what he said nicely, he is also enjoying it. We just have different desires." Then he raised his eyebrows at Lin Jinrong and said with a smile: "Fourth sister,
Do you think I am right?"
Lin Jinrong knew what he meant. Lu Yan was enjoying the feeling of freedom and not being controlled by others. He smiled slightly but did not answer. However, his eyes were sharp and he saw Mother Gong stepping forward and saying a few words in Tao's ear.
After saying this, Mrs. Tao looked at her with an unkind expression. She understood why, but she had already figured it out and didn't care.
Not long after, Tao Fengqing came in and said that the banquet was ready. Everyone was invited to sit down, so the men and women were divided into men and women, each having his own meal.
After dinner, Mrs. Tao took advantage of the opportunity and scolded Lin Jinrong sternly behind the Tao family's back. Lin Jinrong did not argue with her. She said whatever she said was fine: "I will never confront my cousin from the Lu family again. I will be honest with her."
He is very polite, does not embarrass you, and does not let others gossip."
Mrs. Tao was made to lose her temper by her, so she had to pinch her cheeks twice: "You! When will you really grow up? Don't you understand? What does a woman rely on in her husband's family? First, her son is promising,
The second is that her family is reliable, and the third is that she has money. No matter how hateful your aunt is, if you have a place to seek in the future, even if it is for the sake of the Lin family's face, she will not really ignore you, and Lu Mian, this child is still
Conscientious..."
Lin Jinrong lowered her eyes and said nothing. She agreed with the first three points, but what about the latter, haha...
The men outside were having a good time eating and drinking. Mr. Lin San was respected by people in the Tao family and was much happier than at home, so he got himself drunk and took Tao Shunqin there to talk incoherently. First, the two brothers had
How good his relationship was, and how much the gold and stones he had collected were worth, indicating that Lin Jinyin and Tao Fengtang were getting married, and he would give them two more valuable bronze Yi statues for their family heirlooms.
With a smile on her lips, Tao Fengtang saluted Mr. Lin San generously and thanked him.
Mr. Lin San's drunken eyes were blurred: "My Ayin is the most virtuous and sensible, with good demeanor and good deeds. She is excellent in everything. When I enter your house, you must be nice to her, otherwise, otherwise..." Pat,
He fell drunk on the table and fell unconscious.
Wu Xiang couldn't help but laugh out loud, Tao Fengju even laughed silently while lying on the table, Lin Shenzhi held a bowl of soup and pouted a little aggrievedly, Tao Shunqin touched his forehead helplessly and stared.
The children glanced at each other and realized that although Mr. Lin San was drunk, he at least said something that a father should say. Back then, Mr. Lin Laosan was a decent-looking person. Looking at such a gentle man, why?
The further you get to the back, the more disabled you become?
Facing the brothers' kind smiles, Tao Fengtang felt slightly embarrassed. He stepped forward to help Mr. Lin San and prepared to send him back to his room to rest. However, he saw Lu Mian also stood up and held Mr. Lin San's other arm:
"Cousin, let me help you."
Tao Shunqin was slightly surprised, and squinted his eyes as he looked at Lin Yuzhen's heir. Lu Yan seemed to be aware of it, smiled softly at him, and helped Mr. Lin San out.
Master Lin San was so drunk that it was difficult to hold him up. Tao Fengtang and Lu Mian worked together to send him to the room and handed him over to a servant of the Lin family before they went out together.
At that time, the golden crow was falling, the jade rabbit was rising, the evening breeze was gently blowing, and the scent of osmanthus came from the distant courtyard. The two young men walked side by side, silently, not wanting to break the news.
This tranquility.
After walking for a while, Tao Fengtang was afraid that Lu Yan would feel left out, so he said: "Brother Lu Xian, my mother's birthday is the day after tomorrow, so you should come over early to play."
Lu Yan smiled slightly: "I will definitely come." He endured it and whispered: "Actually, I have something to ask my cousin for help."
Tao Fengtang was surprised: "What's the matter?"
Lu Yan said with some embarrassment: "I overheard you talking about buying and selling grain and spices earlier..."
Tao Fengtang understood immediately and said with a smile: "Well, you also want to play like Wu Xiang?"
Lu Yan hesitated for a moment, almost nodded, but then shook his head slightly.
Having just accepted his heavy gift, and this person had not been too annoying so far, and he might continue to deal with him in the future, Tao Fengtang said cautiously: "To be honest, I haven't discussed this matter with my father yet. In the end, I have to discuss it with my father."
What to do depends on the old man's decision. But if you want to do it, you can give it a try with food. You shouldn't lose money." He didn't mention the fragrant medicine, just because the transactions under the fragrant medicine were not open to outsiders. Even though the Lu family
We do this kind of thing, but we can't just say it on the table.
Lu Yan naturally heard it and didn't bother with it. He just said: "I am not familiar with the place and this is my first contact. I am afraid I will trouble my cousin."
Tao Fengtang thought to himself that if he really wanted to do it, it would not be difficult to help him. He thought that his father would not blame him, so he had the courage to accept it.
Lu Yan thanked him solemnly, and after lingering for a long time, he said: "Cousin, I have a problem, please help me keep it a secret." (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation at Qidian ()
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