Chapter 18: Cousin

"Madam, Master Xie Jiabiao and Master Su Jiabiao are here to greet you, they are outside the door."
"Hurry up and invite them in."
Xie was cheerful and looked very happy.
The maid bowed to take the order and turned to go out.
Soon, two young boys walked in.
I saw that the young man on the left was dressed in a gorgeous suit, suave, and smiled like a spring breeze, but slightly greasy.
This is the son of Xie Xian.
The one on the right, wearing a white-washed gown, is thin, tall and straight, with a clean temperament, calmly facing everyone's eyes.
Don't guess, this person is Su Zheng, the son of the Su family.
Xie Xian said: "Farewell to my aunt!"
Su Zheng said: "See you, Madam!"
Xie's smile narrowed his eyes, "Well, take a seat and serve tea."
I have long heard that the Su family has fallen into disrepair.
I saw it with my own eyes today, as if Xie drank a bowl of iced sour plum soup during the dog days, he was transparent and in a great mood.
The more desolate the Su family, the better, so as to bring out her blessing. She is Zhuan Kesu's family.
"San Lang, Er girl, come and see Young Master Su Family Biao. The cousin of my aunt, you can't be alienated just because you live far away."
Xie's smiled, looking kindly.
Gu Jiu knows what kind of thoughts are hidden in his heart.
It was nothing more than trying to hit her and Gu Ling.
Look, the family of your mother-in-law is so desolate, what else can you two brothers and sisters rely on.
By the way, it will set off the wealth of the Xie family again and lose the face of Su Zheng.
"I have seen Cousin Su, Cousin Xie."
Gu Jiu stood up and was generous. It was just a sick face, looking very weak.
Su Zheng's eyes were calm, and he glanced at Gu Jiu more, "Cousin is polite! Cousin is sick?"
Gu Jiu smiled lightly, "Thank you for your cousin's concern. It's much better after taking the medicine."
"That's good!" Su Zheng breathed a sigh of relief.
Xie Xian squinted his eyes, glanced at the Gu Jiu brothers and sisters, and then said loudly: "Father asked me to greet my aunt. How good is my aunt?
Xie's smiled and said: "Your father is interested, I am in good health. Yue'er, Shan'er, this is your cousin Xie Xian."
Gu Yue raised her brows and laughed, "Cousin Xie is here for the first time, is there a meeting ceremony?"
"You kid, how do you talk."
Although Xie's scolding, there was a smile in his eyes. The family does not need to see outsiders and can joke casually.
Xie Xian smiled and said, "Naturally brought a gift."
Gu Yue was happy, "I have seen my cousin!"
Gu Shan politely followed Gu Yue, met with Xie Xian, and blessed Su Zheng slightly.
Su Zheng gave a gift.
Xie Xian was very good at chatting, and a few words made Xie's laugh, and the atmosphere in the room became lively.
All of a sudden, it brought out the embarrassment of Gu Jiu, Gu Yu and Su Zheng. The three of them are outsiders, redundant.
Gu Jiu and Su Zheng were fairly calm.
But Gu Ling looked very uncomfortable, and took the opportunity to interject, "Madam, I will take Cousin Su down to settle down."
Xie's expression was faint, "It's time to settle down earlier. Saburo, take Master Su down, don't neglect the guests."
Su Zheng stood up and said, "Thank you, Madam. Come back some time to greet Madam."
"Master Su is polite." Xie's smile was all over his face.
Gu Ling can't wait to leave Shangfang.
Gu Jiu also took the opportunity to leave.
Xie didn't keep her, but only told a few words, "Second girl, if the illness is not healed, don't go out next time. If the condition gets worse, the master should blame me for not taking care of you."
"Thank you for your concern, my wife, I will take care of my body and live up to my wife's wishes."
Xie waved his hand, "Go down! If you have anything, just ask someone to come over and say it."
"I listen to my wife."
Gu Jiu took the maids out of the room.
After passing the garden, Gu Jiu suddenly stopped.
She looked back at Jiang Yan, "What is your name?"
"The slave servant Jiang Yan has seen a girl."
Gu Jiu nodded, "I'll call you Swallows from now on. Xiaocui, take the swallows back to Zhilan Courtyard to settle down. Green plums and green bamboos follow me around."
"The sun is big, doesn't the girl's body matter?" Qiaomei asked with concern.
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "It's okay. I haven't been out for a long time. Taking advantage of the good mood today, you guys play with me."
"Yes!"
Gu Jiu took green plums and green bamboos through the garden to sit down in the atrium pavilion.
Qingmei, Qingzhu can only sit down and rest when Gu Jiu is tired from walking.
But I don't know that Gu Jiu came here to wait for someone.
Every year or every season, when the Xie family and his son suddenly come home, there must be something wrong.
Gu Jiu felt vaguely disturbed.
The maids around her couldn't find out the news outside the inner courtyard.
On the other side of my brother Gu Ling, except for one Li Chuan who is still clever, it doesn't matter if the other servants don't mention it.
After thinking about it, Gu Jiu decided to cooperate with Cousin Su.
Only one side, she knew that Cousin Su was thoughtful.
He could understand her meaning without saying many words.
Due to the conflict between the Su family and the Xie family, I want to come to Su's cousin and also want to know what happened to the Xie family's father and son suddenly coming home.
However, if you want Cousin Su to help inquire about the news, you must first give Cousin Su a chance to get close to the Xie family.
After Gu Jiu sat down for a while, a young man walked into the atrium.
Gu Jiu stood up, "I have seen the fourth brother."
The fourth brother in Gu Jiu's mouth was named Gu Yu, the elder brother of the same clan.
Master Gu was released from Jinzhou to serve as a provincial governor, and of course he wanted to promote his own children.
Gu Yu is a more promising person in his clan, and he is also progressive.
When Mr. Gu took office, he brought him to train.
Gu Yu looked at Gu Jiu with a little surprise, "It turned out to be the second sister. The second sister is getting better?"
Gu Jiu smiled weakly, "Thank you, Brother Si, for your concern, it's much better."
"Second sister will take care of her health. If there is nothing else, I will leave first."
Gu Jiu said, "I want to ask my fourth brother for something."
Gu Yu's face was calm, "Second sister, please speak. If you can help, you will definitely help."
Gu Jiu curled his eyebrows and smiled, "Thank you fourth brother. The Su family cousin came here, but he hasn't settled yet. Could you ask the fourth brother to settle the Su family cousin in the yard next to Xie's father and son?"
"On this matter?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "Fourth brother trouble."
Gu Yu said, "I'll arrange this little thing. The second sister's health is important, the sun is big, so let's go back first."
"Thank you brother for your concern, I will go back soon."
Gu Yu glanced at Gu Jiu with a pair of eyes, then left.
When people walked away, Qingmei said, "Is the girl here to wait for Master Gu Yu?"
Gu Jiu smiled, neither saying yes nor saying no.
"Let's go! Let me take a look at the Third Young Master."
"Won't the girl go back?"
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Cousin will definitely still be there with elder brother. I'll talk to him."
After speaking, Gu Jiu lifted the skirt, walked down the pavilion, and walked towards the courtyard where Gu Yu lived.
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"Brother, Cousin Su, what are you talking about? When I was at the gate of the courtyard, I heard my brother's loud voice."
Gu Jiu walked into the room with a smile.
"Sister, why are you here. The sun is so big, can you stand it physically?"
Gu Jiu smiled softly, "Brother don't worry about me. I neglected Cousin Su in the Shangfang before, please forgive me."
Su Zheng said: "Cousin Xiaojiu is polite."
Gu Jiu sat down in the chair.
Qingmei brought her a cup of hot water.
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "I haven't asked uncles and aunts how are they?"
Su Zheng's expression was faint, "Thank you for your cousin's concern, all family members are fine."
Gu Jiu looked sad, "A few years ago, my grandfather passed away. At that time, my elder brother and I were still young and we couldn't help ourselves. We couldn't worship our grandfather's spirit. It was really unfilial."
Su Zheng said calmly: "Cousin Xiaojiu doesn't need to blame herself. We all understand your difficulties.
It's a pity that the family situation is not so good, and I can't help my cousin. Just don't blame us. "
Gu Jiu said in a sincere tone: "These years, uncles and aunts have worked hard."
Su Zheng smiled, "It's not hard! It's a cousin, it's not easy for you to negotiate life under Mrs. Xie."
Gu Jiu nodded, "In fact, it's not easy for everyone."
After a pause, Gu Jiu asked the question he had been concerned about: "Is my cousin coming to Jinzhou on purpose this time?"