Youzhou was a relatively prosperous place in the central part of the Tang Dynasty. It had always been famous for its commerce, with many merchants coming and going, including many people from foreign countries. The Tang Dynasty had always been open to others, tolerant and generous, and was adjacent to large and small countries and ethnic groups, and they all showed that they had friends.
The attitude of being happy to come from afar, I will not attack others unless the enemy attacks me.
Qin Junze originally lived in a small inn in the outskirts of Youzhou. He didn't have much money and didn't enter the real center of Youzhou. This time, he liked purity but couldn't resist the two brothers and sisters, so he had to pack his luggage and follow them to Chu's house.
After staying for a few days, I thought: It’s time to see the world. My mother is definitely of high status. If I still want to see her, I have to change my character after all. Just like Master Hui’an said, there are so many different things in the world.
Being tied down and living in seclusion from the world, you will be at ease once you come. Thinking too much is useless and will only increase your troubles.
The Chu family almost controls nearly half of Youzhou’s medicinal material business. It plays a very important role in Youzhou and even has contacts with the officialdom. The Chu family’s door is low-key but not luxurious. It is not as grand as imagined. The door is opened by servants from both sides.
If they are side by side, only four or five people can walk together, but the layout behind the gate is not small, enough to see the big characters of the gate. Behind the gate is a courtyard-like setting, and there is a main door on the other side of the gate.
Entering the main door and bypassing the screen wall, this is the main hall of the Chu family. It is already late. There is a kind middle-aged man sitting on the main seat in the hall. He looks like he has experienced many vicissitudes of life. Next to him, a middle-aged lady is whispering.
What was said in his ear.
"Father, mother, we are back." Chu Yunshan and Chu Yuexiang shouted to the two of them from the main gate of Transnational.
"You're back. How are you? Have you completed what your master told you?"
"Dad, don't worry. How dare I slack off when my master asked me to visit Master Hui'an? Today's trip has also benefited me a lot."
"Well, just come back, wash up and get ready for dinner," the middle-aged man, Chu Xiangtian, the head of the Chu family, said to his children who were tired of their travels.
"Xiang'er, Shan'er, who is this?" Mothers always put their children first, so naturally their eyes were not on the topic of the two men. As soon as these words came out, the four people's eyes turned to Qin Junze, and in an instant
, Qin Junze still blushed a little, but he calmed down instantly without any embarrassment.
Chu Yuexiang was the first to answer his mother's words: "Mom, this is a friend that my brother and I met during our visit today. You don't know, but he is amazing. He talks so well that even Master Hui'an praised him.
Plus, I want to accept him as a disciple. He is not as squeamish as some dandy boys. Although he wanders around halfway, he is very interesting. My brother and I are thinking of letting him come to our house for a while. Dad doesn’t say that you have to be good at dealing with people.
Know people and make friends. Qin Junze, these are my parents, Boss Chu Xiangtian and Boss Bai Huiru!"
Her words were clear in thought, her attitude was clear and well-educated, and her words were coherent. The last sentence even made the two elders roll their eyes. Perhaps it was to alleviate Qin Junze's embarrassment, but the young woman was very clever.
"Uncle Chu, Aunt Chu, and the younger generation Qin Junze, I would like to send you my regards. I have made friends on this trip and it is difficult to refuse such hospitality, so I came here to disturb you. I hope my uncle and aunt will forgive me for being rude. "Qin Junze stands tall with his shoulders straight and his back straight.
, put the five fingers of both hands together, with flat palms stacked on top of each other, with the left hand covering the right hand, leaning forward until the eyes are facing the palms, saluting Father Chu and Mother Chu, which is much more rigorous than facing Master Hui'an. Yes, the Chu family brothers and sisters are also ordered to do so.
During the visit, Qin Junze had no intention of acquaintance or close friendship, but the experience was quite exciting, which seemed to indicate that the three of them were not polite enough.
"Since we are friends of Shan'er and Xiang'er, we can stay here with peace of mind. Don't be nervous. Our Chu family has always been hospitable and will not eat people." Although Chu Xiangtian's tone was serious, he was not too nervous in front of his own family.
He was naughty for a moment, but he cooperated with his daughter, not wanting Qin Junze to be too nervous, but his eyes never left Qin Junze, as if he wanted to see through this person, his eyes were sharp and scrutinizing, and combined with his words, Qin Junze thought of one word:
Give both grace and power.
However, Qin Junze calmed down and didn't take it too seriously. He had even witnessed the war between the two countries, how could he not know the unpredictable thoughts of people's hearts? Moreover, he had seen this look on his father many times when he was young.
Yes, I'm used to it, but in the state capital, it seems that the officialdom is more difficult to describe. As the saying goes, the people do not fight with the officials, but the eyes of the leading guard next to my adoptive mother that day were even more terrifying.
After some reminiscing and thinking, he forgot his current identity, and his calm behavior also made Chu's father more fond of him. Shan'er, who was traveling and studying, and Xiang'er, who was practicing to take over the family business, could both become friends. Master Hui'an of Pufa Temple
However, he favored this person as a close friend of the deputy master of Xiaoxiang Jiange, which made him quite curious today. However, a junior is a junior after all. After a few words, Chu's father asked Chu's mother to arrange the guest room and wash the toilet without paying too much attention.
The dinner was relatively ordinary. There were no outside guests. There were only four people from the Chu family and Qin Junze. They all had home-cooked dishes from Youzhou. Mrs. Chu seemed very enthusiastic, pouring wine and dishes. She occasionally chatted with everyone about home affairs and asked Qin Junze about his past.
, Apart from what happened before wandering, Qin Junze didn't feel like there was anything he couldn't talk about. After some pleasantries, Qin Junze's relationship with the Chu family became closer. Although Chu's father didn't say anything at the dinner table, it was because of his temper that he was relatively polite.
It’s about accepting the addition of one more junior.
It was late at night. After washing up, Qin Junze sat alone by the window sill. He opened the window and leaned against the window edge. He held a cup of hot wine in his right hand and stepped diagonally on the other side of the window with his left foot. He felt like he had a mischievous nature. He drank a little wine.
Looking up at the crescent moon, it seems as if you can see the shadow of someone on the moon. That is the only person who has been kind to me in the past six years since my aunt left. I don’t know if my mother is still in the capital. As I think about it, my eyes become distracted and melancholy.
, just staring at the wine glass in a daze. Suddenly, the three words Tianji Tower flashed through his mind. The world-famous power has a great connection with the imperial court. If he can join Tianji Tower, will his future be great?
Furthermore, it can also narrow the gap between you and your mother. Your mother must be a powerful person in the capital. How can you have a face to see her if you can't establish yourself? My aunt once said that there are no easy-going officials, so be yourself and stay away from them.
Yes, now we can only take this step.
"Squeak~" The door was opened, "I knew you wouldn't go to bed so early. Here are new clothes for you. Don't wear them so tacky. Although they are quite interesting, this is what I personally went to the street to do.
I picked it from Bo's shop. I think the style suits you very well. It must look very elegant when worn. I just don't know if the size is suitable. Quickly, let me wear it and see. If it doesn't work, I will take you to the store to buy it tomorrow."
After saying that, he stuffed the clothes into Qin Junze's hands and looked at him with big watery eyes.
"Uh, Sister Yuexiang, you don't want to stand here and watch me change."
"Pfft, oh, you're still shy. Okay, okay, I'll go outside and you can call me instead."
Changing clothes was quick, but Qin Junze looked at the clothes in his hands with deep emotion. Except for the clothes and money he brought with him when he left his mother, he never had any new clothes on him. This sister, that one, well, is really very good to me.
Okay, I'd better call you sister from now on. If someone is willing to call you sister after knowing that a piece of clothing has been changed, I wonder what Miss Chu will feel.
After a moment, the door of the room was opened, and against the backdrop of candlelight and moonlight, a handsome appearance appeared for the first time. After years of vicissitudes, it no longer had a white face and a creamy smell. It had a hint of maturity. The beige hairband on the top of the head tied up the long flowing hair, and the ends of the hair hung down.
Behind the ears, extending to the bottom of the back of the neck, outside the underwear, she wears a white silk inner cover close to the body, and the outer body wears a beige solid-color Hanfu. The windbreaker is opposite the two sides in front, with a wide upper body and a thin waist, and a light blue circle around the waist with waves.
He wore a patterned belt and a pair of brown boots. Chu Yuexiang’s face was startled. Qin Junze, who had been studying since childhood, was quite bookish, but his clothes did have a dash of heroism. Chu Yuexiang must have been attached to his brother since he was a child, so he chose clothes carefully.
It must be habitual.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, brother, I didn't expect you to look so good after dressing up a little. You are indeed my brother."
There is a black line on Qin Junze's forehead. This is obviously the first day we have known each other. Since then, I seem to have become your biological brother. I think it's all a lie if you don't like to talk at home. My sister's mouth is a liar.
"Thank you sister for the clothes and compliments. It's getting late and I want to go to bed. Sister, please take your time and don't see me off."
Chu Yuexiang was so angry that her eyebrows almost stood up, "This is my home. I kindly gave you clothes and praised you for being handsome, but you actually kicked me out!"
"Then, how about sleeping together?"
Chu Yuexiang's face turned red and her eyes widened, "Brother, you're actually teasing me. Look at me asking my brother and Uncle Fu to teach you a lesson tomorrow, huh."
Watching Chu Yuexiang go away, Qin Junze was also worried about whether having such a friend who claimed to be his sister was a blessing or a curse, alas.
The next morning, when the sky was slightly bright, Qin Junze stayed overnight at a friend's house for the first time, so he woke up very early. After washing, he thought about walking around. The guest room was located in the back room. After walking through the corridor, he came to the side hall and saw
By the time the servants got up to clean the kitchen and prepare breakfast, the leader saw Qin Junze and greeted him. He leaned slightly and said, "You must be Master Qin."
Qin Junze greeted him back and said hurriedly: "I don't think I should take it seriously. I'm just an ordinary friend of Brother Chu. My family is poor. I was invited to stay for a while. I'd better skip the word young master."
"Young Master Qin, you don't have to be polite. You can certainly call me a friend of the eldest young master. I am the butler of the Chu family, Liu Fu. I have already told you that if you have anything, you can give me instructions directly."
"So you are Uncle Fu. I often heard Miss Chu mention it yesterday. Uncle Fu, there is no need to be so polite. I am just a junior staying overnight. I am not a distinguished person and I have no relatives or friends. Just be casual."
"Haha, if that's the case, it makes it even more obvious that Master Qin is not a playboy. Over the years in the Chu family, I have liked the eldest young master and eldest lady very much. I have watched them grow up, and I am happy for them to make many friends. Qin
Master, there is no need to refuse."
The unsociable Qin Junze didn't dare to say anything for a moment, fearing that the more he spoke, the more confusing he would become. He only asked Uncle Fu where it was quieter, and then walked towards the small garden that Uncle Fu mentioned, wanting to relax alone and think about his own life.