Chapter 11: Master Teacher II

Back at the county government office, Tao Mo had long forgotten the matter, but Hao Guozi was still thinking about it, and ran to talk with Lao Tao.
Old Tao also felt unusual. That Wang Pengcheng is a businessman. Whether he is grateful or afraid of Tao Mo, his parent official, it is normal to feast on a meal, but the big man is a matchmaker... He turns to find Master Jin.
Master Jin is a local, and I might guess why.
Sure enough, Master Jin smiled as soon as he heard this, "I didn't expect that Wang Pengcheng could even think of such a golden cicada shelling plan."
Old Tao sees that there are other things in it, so he is busy asking why.
Master Jin said: "Do you know what Mrs. Wang finds Mrs. Xuxian for him?"
Old Tao thought, how can I know this? But he said: "I would like to hear the details."
"It's the Tong family." Master Jin saw him puzzled, and said, "Mr. Hammer's wife is from the Tong family."
Lao Tao suddenly said: "Mrs. Wang wants to join in-law relationship with Mr. Hammer?"
Master Jin deliberately made a point, "In the local area, the prestige of Mr. Hammer and Mr. Lin is unusual."
"This is nature." Old Tao's epiphany, "Isn't it that Wang Pengcheng was worried that the divorce would irritate Mr. Hammer, so he wanted to bring disaster to the east..."
Master Jin said in surprise: "Did you also hear rumors about Miss Tong?"
Old Tao thought, I have just learned the relationship between the Tong family and Mr. Yi Hao, how could I have heard? However, he deliberately clichéd, and said vaguely: "It's just a rumor in the community, I'm afraid it's not countless."
Master Jin said: "Although I don't know if she is a rumored woman as rumored, it is an indisputable fact that she is still unmarried after the age of 20."
Old Tao knew it, thanked him, and went.
After Master Jin watched him leave, Shi Shiran returned to his desk and sat down.
At first, I thought that the newly-appointed Master Tao was just a black-headed prodigal son. I didn't expect to be able to use some tricks when the case was really heard, and even attracted Gu to come to the door to find it. I was afraid that it was a little unusual. .
That being the case, he would mention him a little bit sideways and save him the trouble of changing to a new owner every few months.
At night, Tao Mo hesitated for a long time, and finally couldn't help but mention to Lao Tao that he wanted to visit Gu She and Lu Zhenxue. He put together the powerful relationships that Wang Pengcheng analyzed to him, and stated that he had to draw up the relationship with the two apprentices because he had no inner court control.
After listening to the old pottery, he said nothing for a long time.
Tao Mo couldn't help but worry.
"Young Master could have thought about it," Lao Tao slowly said, "Will a young lady dominate the inner courtyard?"
Tao Mo was startled, "You know I treat women...can't, I..."
Old Tao heard his stammer and said, "The Tao family always wants to keep a descendant."
Tao Mo bowed his head in silence.
"I think this is the old man's greatest wish before his death."
As soon as the old Tao moved out the word "Master", Tao Mo wilted and said, "I will keep filial piety for three years."
"Also. Shou Xiao should be." Old Tao said, "Just Master Shou Xiao should not let people know."
Tao Mo stunned: "Why?"
"I am facing the law, and I cannot be an official during filial duty."
Tao Mo's face was white.
Tao Tao said: "Unless the emperor wins the sentiment, but the young master is afraid that he can't use this one."
Tao Mo whispered: "But, I have already told Wang Pengcheng."
Tao Tao said: "It's okay. He doesn't necessarily know it clearly, but he won't mention it later. Naturally, if the young master is willing to get married as soon as possible to eliminate the troubles, it would be better."
Tao Modao: "Even if I can't mention it, I have to keep Xiaoman for three years."
Old Tao sighed: "Since the young master insists, I am not good to say anything."
Tao Mo bowed his head humbly.
"As for visiting Mr. Hammer and Mr. Lin, we can't delay it anymore. Fortunately, it will be a great deal in a few days, and it is always good for us to send some new year's goods." Old Tao saw him lost and added, "Gu Although She and Lu Zhenxue are the apprentices of the two gentlemen, but the two gentlemen are all over the world and have many disciples. If we are inferior to each other, only dealing with them is not beautiful. It is better to say it later."
Tao Mo listened to what he said reasonably and had nothing to refute.
To early morning the next day, Tao Mo got up early under the supervision of Hao Guoguo. The old pottery is already preparing new year goods and carriages. The carriage was the one left halfway. As soon as he bought the servants, he ordered them to be pulled back and repaired, which was more convenient than the sedan.
Tao Mo was not fully awake from his sleep. He climbed into the carriage, and fell asleep on the soft pillow thrown by Hao Guoguo. I don't know how long it took, the carriage stopped, and a person came up again.
He glanced half awake and half awake, then widened and surprised: "Master Jin?"
Master Jin Gongdao said: "East."
"You, why are you here?" Tao Mo sat up with his arms, and wiped the corners of his mouth subconsciously.
Master Jin ignored it: "I accompany the owner to the New Year."
"Oh." Tao Mo lifted the curtain and looked outside. "Lao Tao didn't come?"
"He's going to do some government affairs." Master Jin tentatively said, "The Dong family seems to rely heavily on Mr. Tao." In fact, during his time in the county government, he also saw that this old Tao was not ordinary people, not only smart but capable. And calm and calm, as if from everyone. But Tao Mo is really not like the young master raised in the mansion.
Tao Mo doubted that he was there and replied: "This is natural. Since my father passed away, only he has been taking care of me."
"Is there no one else in the house?"
"No more."
Master Jin said: "If the owner's career can be smooth and smooth, and the ancestors will know the people under the fountain, they will certainly be very pleased."
This remark comes to Tao Mo's heart. He smiled and said: "I think so too. My father's wish for life is that I hope to be able to stand out, and Mo Yaoyong will spend his life in a hurry."
Master Jin said: "It seems that Ling Zun is also a scholar."
Tao Mo shook his head and said: "Actually, my father doesn't know any characters."
"Oh? But five thousand two is not a small number. Where can ordinary people donate such a large sum of money?"
Tao Mo was slightly uncomfortable and said, "My father is in business."
Master Jin saw the vigilance on his face and clicked until it stopped, no longer extending down.
Tao Mo was relieved.
The carriage drove to a large house and stopped. There are white walls and red tiles on both sides, and green wood rises above the wall, adding spring to the cold winter.
Tao Mo and Master Jin got out of the car and saw that Hao Guoguo had knocked on the door and had just voted in the post.
After about half a cup of tea, a butler-like person turned out to take the new year's goods from Hao Guoguo and turned to lead them to the flower hall for waiting. After another incense stick, the housekeeper sent them to the garden again.
The garden is mostly bleak, and only a piece of plum blossoms is planted near the pavilion, which is now in full bloom and is very lively. The people in the pavilion don't have a refined appearance under the shadow of flowers. Sitting in the middle of the pavilion is a sculptor who is more than half a year old, with bright eyes and a clear face. There is a woman sitting on his left hand, about forty years of age, with a beautiful appearance, apricot eyes and lips, a black mole on the corner of his mouth, and a variety of styles. On the right hand side is a young man with stars like beads, but Tao Mo has been the most concerned person in recent days.
"I don't know if Master Tao is coming, there will be a distance and welcome." The scribe didn't leave the seat, but just raised his hands and arched without sincerity.
Tao Mo hurriedly returned the gift, "I came hastily, I didn't know it, it was my recklessness."
The scribe's gaze turned and fell on Master Jin.
Master Jin said with fists: "Mr. Hammer."
Mr. Yi Hao raised his lips slightly, holding his beard, "Alas. Brother Jin is still so out of sight, just call me a hammer."
Master Jin said: "Mr. Hammer's name moves the world, and everyone dare not overdue."
Such a conversation seems to have happened many times, and Mr. Yi Hao did not want to tangle any more, waving his hand: "Please sit down."
Tao Mo trot to Gu She and sat down.
Master Jin had no choice but to sit next to Mrs. Hammer.
Mr. Yi Hao looked at Gu She and Tao Mo with great interest: "I heard that Master Tao came to talk about Yang County shortly and has already made friends with the apprentice?"
Tao Mo's eyes narrowed with a smile, "Yes, I saw him four times in total." He said, he would come one by one four times.
Mr. Yi Hao saw Gu She's brows slightly wrinkled and couldn't help laughing: "Master Tao really is a caring person."
Mrs. Hammer suddenly said: "I wonder if Mr. Tao's marriage?"
Tao Mo was startled, shaking his head. He did not know why everyone had to ask him about it in recent days.
Mrs. Hammer immediately frowned, "If Master Tao doesn't dislike it, why would I take the red line?"
Master Jin raised his eyes to see Mr. Hammer, and found that his old was there, apparently not surprised by his wife's actions.
Tao Mo subconsciously visited Gu She.
Mrs. Hammer said: "You can rest assured. Sheer will not rob you."
Tao Mo hesitated.
Gu She slowly toasted and sipped: "Have you ever asked Tong girl what she meant?"
Mrs. Hammer patted the chest and said: "Your master, I was also Tong girl before I was married. Of course, I know the meaning of Tong girl the most. Why ask me again?"
Gu She is accustomed to this kind of crooked theory and no longer speaks.
Tao Mo was very excited. He really didn't expect Gu She to even protect him, and now he blurted out: "I listen to Gu She."
Everywhere is silent.