Chapter 19: Difficulty

"Ashamed to say!"
Su Zheng was a little embarrassed, "This time I went out, originally I was going to the capital to prepare for next year's scientific research.
There was an accident on the way, falling into the water, lost luggage, and lost books and notes.
There is no way, I can only come to chat.
I have long heard that my uncle is very knowledgeable. If I could get some advice from my uncle, I would be grateful to me to copy the books in the Fuzhong collection. "
That's it!
Gu Jiu asked worriedly: "Cousin is okay."
Su Zheng shook his head, "Thank you for your cousin's concern. It's just falling into the water and it doesn't matter."
Gu Jiu heaved a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "It's okay for people to be fine! Cousin, though stay at ease, don't worry about other things.
If you have any difficulties, send someone to talk to your brother. Brother, am I right? "
Gu Ling nodded repeatedly, "My sister is right. If you have any problems with Cousin Su, just talk to me."
Su Zheng looked grateful, "Thank you cousin, cousin."
Gu Jiu said: "Cousin is too polite. But I didn't expect it would be such a coincidence that my cousin and Xie's father and son met at the gate of the city."
Su Zheng nodded and said, "I was also surprised when I met the Xie family and father and son at the gate of the city. It is not the time of the year that the Xie family and father and son will come home at this time."
Obviously, Su Zheng is also very concerned about the Xie family's coming.
"I know this." Gu Ling said loudly. "The second master Xie who came here today is said to have been in charge of the Xie family's property.
The Xie family's ancestral home is in Xizhou, Jiangnan Province. I heard from the manager in the Fuzhong that the Xie family has bought many properties in Xizhou over the years, and Master Xie Er spends half of the year in Xizhou.
This time it should be back to the capital and passing by Jinju. "
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and smiled, and said with words: "From Xizhou to Jinzhou, and then to the capital, this is a big circle. Master Xie Er is also interested for his wife."
Su Zheng smiled, already knowing that cousin Gu Jiu also noticed the abnormality of Xie's father and son.
Gu Jiu's cousin must be worried, worried that her stepmother Xie took the opportunity to make trouble.
He looked at Gu Yu and Gu Jiu worriedly, "Cousin, cousin, you will be fine."
Gu Ling patted her chest, "Cousin don't worry, we will be fine."
Gu Jiu smiled, silly brother, he almost followed his wife's way today, and was ashamed to say that there was nothing wrong.
Master Xie Er traveled thousands of miles away and came to Jinju after a big circle, certainly not simply to visit Xie's.
Gu Jiu's eyebrows moved slightly, and Cousin Su really had a clear mind, and she understood her worry in one sentence.
She looked at Su Zheng, "Thank you for your cousin's concern. In the mansion, my brother is okay and can go out often.
As for me, it's like a blind man with eyes open, and I don't know anything about the size of the house.
Even if my wife has any plans, I won't know if it is not revealed. "
Su Zheng frowned upon hearing this, "My cousin has been wronged these years."
Gu Jiu shook his head slightly, "Don't be wronged. It's a blessing to grow up peacefully."
Gu Jiu had a smile on his face, with a hearty smile.
She didn't complain, but Su Zheng felt sad and helpless.
How can one not feel sad and helpless when discussing life under the hand of the stepmother.
To grow up safely, I don't know how much invisible rain of swords and swords has been experienced during this period.
Su Zheng opened his mouth and wanted to do something for Gu Yu and Gu Jiu brothers and sisters.
"If the cousin is in trouble, as long as I can help, the cousin can speak."
Gu Jiu laughed, "Thank you for your cousin's concern. Xie's father and son came to the house, and the house will definitely be lively for a while. If something happens, please send someone to tell me."
Su Zheng nodded, feeling like a mirror, "Cousin Xiaojiu, don't worry, I understand."
Li Chuan, the little servant, walked in, "Knowing Master, girl, Master Biao’s residence has been arranged."
Gu Jiu said: "Since the accommodation has been arranged, my cousin will go and settle down first. If you have any needs, send someone to tell your brother."
Gu Ling nodded repeatedly, "Cousin Su, you don't have to be polite with me."
Su Zheng nodded and got up, "Thank you, cousin, cousin. I'll go and settle down first."
"Cousin go slowly. Li Chuan, take care of the young master."
"Little understands."
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When everyone left, Gu Jiu sat down again, "Brother, sit down, I have something to say to you."
Gu Ling listened to the plan and sat down obediently, "What is my sister going to say?"
Gu Jiu waved his hand to make Qingmei and the others retreat.
Then she asked, "Brother, what do you think of Cousin Su?"
"pretty good!"
Gu Jiu looked at Gu Yu with a smile, "Is it just fine?"
Gu Ling chuckled, "Sister, you know that I'm stupid. You don't want to play dumb riddles, just say something. Let me guess, I can't guess."
Gu Jiu laughed, "Brother, you should read more books too."
"Let me study, it's better to kill me. You know, my brain hurts when I read a book."
Gu Ling had a pained expression, reading to him is torture.
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, "Well, I won't force my brother to read a book. Cousin Su wore it today, did my brother notice?"
Gu Ling blinked, "When my sister mentioned it, I remembered that his clothes are a bit too old."
Gu Jiu said, "Cousin Su definitely doesn't want to wear such old clothes to the door. However, that is already his most decent clothes."
"Huh?" Gu Ling was obviously startled.
Gu Jiu continued: "Cousin Su accidentally fell into the water, it should be true.
Not only the luggage, books, but also all the belongings he wanted to come by were lost.
The Su family's life should be very difficult now. In order to let cousin Su go to the capital to study, it is estimated that the only money in the family has been spent.
Therefore, after the accident, Cousin Su couldn't ask for help at home, so he could only come to the door for help with a brazen face.
However, Cousin Su has a strong self-esteem, and he is embarrassed to complain, and he is also embarrassed to talk about his embarrassment, only to borrow books to copy. "
Gu Ling recalled, "So, Cousin Su has no money, and doesn't even have a decent dress?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "So we have to help Cousin Su tide over the difficulties. Cousin Su is the hope of the Su family. If there is something to do in the future, Uncle and the others can also take advantage of the situation.
As long as the Su family gets up, the situation of my brother and I in the house will be improved. In the future, my brother will get married and start a business, and he will also have a relative to help him. "
Gu Ling said: "I didn't think so far. It's their business whether the uncles help me or not. Cousin Su is in trouble, I definitely can't just sit idly by.
Sister, tell me, how can I help. Give money or give things? "
Gu Jiu laughed, with a smile in his eyes, "I know that my brother values ​​love and justice."
Gu Yu looked smug, "That is! Sister knows that outside, others call me Tadashi Saburo. Unlike my sixth brother, who is a thief and a thief."
Gu Jiu couldn't laugh or cry. Gu Yu is typically the owner of the dyeing workshop by giving him a three-point color. Look at his eagerness.
She smiled and asked, "How much money has my brother saved over the years?"
Gu Ling was dumb, he smiled, a little vacant, "Not much, not much."
"It's not much. My brother has a monthly rule on January 15th, and there are rewards during the holidays. Don't tell me, I haven't saved a penny."
According to Gu’s family rules, if a man grows to fourteen, the monthly rule will go from five taels a month to fifteen taels a month.
The reason is because boys are older, so they inevitably have to go out to socialize and socialize.
Gu Ling smiled awkwardly, "Sister, don't laugh at me. I am nervous now, and I only have less than ten taels of silver left."
Gu Jiu rolled his eyebrows and smiled: "Twelve taels are not too much. In a few days, the monthly bill should be issued. By then, my brother will have twenty-five taels. Cousin Su sent it."
Gu Ling asked: "Cousin Su has such a strong self-esteem, can he ask for money?"
Gu Jiu said: "Just say to lend it to him. Later, when he has money, he will return it to you.
In addition, my brother has new clothes that I haven't worn here, so I'll find a chance to send it to Cousin Su too. "
Gu Ling nodded, "Sister, don't worry, I will definitely handle this."
"Also, the matter of cousin Su borrowing books and copying, my brother must take care of it. For scholars, books are the most important thing."
Gu Ling suddenly got a big head, and asked him to go to the study instead of killing him.
Gu Jiu smiled secretly, just wanting to see his elder brother deflated.