Song Pan'er was slightly confused when she heard that Mr. Chen was also going to Beijing.

She remembered that Mr. Chen said when he was treating his illness that he was going to Shanxi to give gifts.

As a result, after he recovered from his illness, he stayed in Yanling Mansion and became befriended by Princess **.

It has to make people suspicious.

Why would Princess ** befriend a poor boy from a remote place?

Song Pan'er had these questions in her heart, but she didn't dare to show them in front of Princess **. She smiled and said, "That's great! We'll take care of each other along the way, so we can feel more at ease when traveling."

**Princess said with a smile: "That's what he said. He told me about the New Year's Eve in Beijing, and I was still talking about it. It was windy and snowy on the road, so I was afraid it would be unsafe. Now that you are with me, I feel more relieved!"

This is said as if Mr. Chen is some kind of relative of Princess **.

Song Paner was even more confused.

Gu Jinzhi, on the other hand, sat with a calm face, no wave in his eyes.

Does she understand everything in her heart, or is she completely confused?

"...I can't bear to leave you, mother and daughter!" Princess **'s tone changed and she became a little sad, "If you were here, the Chinese New Year would be lively."

Song Paner was quite moved.

She smiled hurriedly and said: "We will be back in just half a year. Is there anything you want to bring with you, Princess? I will bring it back to you as well."

"The Yuanping Hou Mansion in Beijing will give me things every New Year, so I don't owe anything." Princess ** said with a smile, "You don't have to worry about these, you can go and have fun for a few days."

Her son, Marquis Yuanping, was in the capital. It was said that he was favored by the emperor and was very powerful.

In addition to the Yuanping Hou Mansion, the Queen Mother in the palace also rewards the princess with things every year.

She really lacks nothing.

Song Pan'er's eyes twitched: If Princess ** can introduce Gu Yanzhen to meet Marquis Yuanping, Gu Yanzhen's future will be broader in the future.

But these words were too utilitarian, Song Pan'er did not dare to say them, for fear of offending Princess **.

She smiled and said yes.

"...You two sit down for a while, I'll be back soon." Princess ** seemed to suddenly remember something, got up and went into the inner room, leaving Gu Jinzhi and her daughter in the East Room to drink tea.

Song Pan'er was slightly surprised.

Gu Jinzhi still looked calm and had nothing to do with himself.

"What did the princess do?" Song Pan'er seemed to ask Gu Jinzhi, more like talking to herself.

Gu Jinzhi thought that when the princess said the words "Yuanping Hou Mansion" just now, her mother's eyes wandered around, making it obvious that the princess noticed it.

"I'm afraid I'm writing a letter," Gu Jinzhi said.

Song Pan'er frowned: "What letter should I write?"

She didn't know that her emotions were exposed.

But Gu Jinzhi's words shocked her: Could it be that this child could know her heart? Gu Jinzhi could guess what was in her heart?

"You'll find out later," Gu Jinzhi said.

After a while, Princess ** came from the inner room. She actually took an envelope in her hand and handed it to Song Pan'er: "Tuyi, don't bother bringing it with you. However, I really need to trouble you. I will ask your third master to write this letter for me."

Leave it to Marquis Yuanping."

Song Paner was surprised and happy.

She stood up quickly, took the letter with a smile, and said yes.

"That daughter-in-law of mine is the most amiable, and she also loves fun." Princess ** added, "You two have nothing to do, just go to the Yuanping Marquis Mansion for a stroll. There is nothing she doesn't like."

Song Pan'er said yes again.

So when Princess ** came out, the corners of her lips were filled with smiles.

All your wishes come true.

Then seeing her daughter sitting quietly on the side, Song Pan'er suddenly remembered her words.

**Before the princess went in, she said that the princess was writing a letter. She actually said it was accurate.

Not only is this kid good at medicine, but he is also very meticulous in observing words and expressions, and he has a good sentence.

The mother and daughter returned to Mayuan Lane all the way.

Gu Yanzhen has already hired the boat and is instructing the boys to carry the boxes and cages onto the boat in advance.

A total of three large boats were hired. The boatmen were all honest and reliable and had a good reputation.

Gu Yanzhen and his wife were in a boat, Gu Xuanzhi and Gu Xiu were in a boat, and Gu Jinzhi was in a boat alone.

Song Paner gave the letter from Princess ** to Gu Yanzhen.

Gu Yanzhen was a little embarrassed.

He is not very good at communication, and he does not like to associate with powerful people.

If I were the eldest brother, I would be extremely happy.

"What are you afraid of when sending a letter?" Song Pan'er said with a smile, "If you look at the behavior of Princess ** and Prince Consort Jiang, you will know that the children they raised are polite and humble.

Marquis Yuanping should not be an arrogant person. If you go to his house and sit there, there will always be some benefits in the future. When you go to school and choose officials, are you counting on your uncle? I don't think you can count on him..."

Gu Yanzhen thought about it, and it was right.

Gu Yantao, the uncle in the capital, is greedy for power. He only looks at those who can help him, but does not see those who need his support.

Brothers are nothing more than that.

Besides, looking at his breath, the difficulty lies behind.

His eldest brother, Gu Yanzhen, knows him best.

So, he carefully put away Princess **'s letter and nodded: "I understand, don't worry!"

Song Pan'er smiled slightly.

Then she told Gu Yanzhen that Mr. Chen wanted to go with them.

Gu Yanzhen had a good impression of Mr. Chen, so he said: "That's okay, there are multiple people with multiple companions. I wonder if he is fully prepared? We have decided to set off tomorrow, and there is no way we are waiting for him..."

"I'll send someone to ask." Song Pan'er said.

Before he could say anything, the boy came in and said: "Master Chen is here. He is sitting in the concierge. He asked the third master if it is convenient for him. I have something to talk to the third master..."

It must be about setting off.

"Let him come to the inner courtyard." Gu Yanzhen said.

Anyway, Song Pan'er has to be informed about the trip.

The boy said yes, turned around and went out.

After a while, Chen Yuchao brought his servant Chen Bo into Song Paner's yard.

He is also dressed plainly today, with thick green silk tied with a white jade hairpin. After recuperating in Yanling Mansion for half a year, his complexion has improved a lot. He has a fair face, a pair of deep and rich eyes, and is handsome and graceful.

He bowed respectfully to Gu Yanzhen and Song Paner.

Seeing Gu Jinzhi sitting next to Song Pan'er, he showed a bright smile.

Everyone in the Gu family returned the courtesy, sat down next to each other, and the maid brought tea.

Chen Yuchao apologized: "I know your house is busy, so I shouldn't have disturbed you. It's just that when I went to say goodbye to the princess, the princess said something about the third master and his wife going to Beijing as a family..."

"We just came back from the princess's residence." Song Pan'er interrupted his narration, "We will set off at the beginning of the morning tomorrow. I wonder if the young master has taken care of everything?"

"I didn't have such hurried plans." Chen Yuchao gave an embarrassed smile. "It's just that it's rare for me to go to Beijing with you, so I'll go with you. I don't have many things, and I have time to pack them when I go back. It's just that... there are many people passing by during the New Year's Eve, so I

We can no longer hire a reliable boatman."

It's such a small thing that you don't have to worry about it.

"We have hired three big boats. If you don't mind, Mr. Chen, you and Uncle Chen can squeeze in with our two brothers." Song Pan'er said boldly, "If you don't mind, I won't dare to say this!"

"Madam, what you said really shocked me. Thank you madam for your generosity!" Chen Yuchao stood up and bowed to Song Pan'er repeatedly.

He hadn't put all his things in order, so he didn't sit there much. He got up and went home.

Everyone in the Gu family also had dinner early and stayed silent all night.

The next day, just after the Yin Zheng moment, Gu Jinzhi shouted to his mother and others to get up.

It was pitch black outside, it was just before dawn and I couldn't see my fingers.

She was sleepy and allowed her mother Zhu and others to help her dress and comb her hair.

After wiping her teeth with green salt and rinsing her mouth, she gradually regained some energy.

All the bright red lanterns in the mansion were lit up, and the red light was shining on the ground. Where the light and shadow were lingering, there was a vague white mist, and a mist filled with coldness.

There was no change visible on Gu Jinzhi's face.

Her two younger brothers were extremely excited.

I don't know whether it was because they were traveling far away or because they didn't have to go to school, but the smiles on the two brothers' faces couldn't be hidden.

Song Paner and Gu Yanzhen were also very happy.

The servants who followed the family were already waiting at the gate.

A group of carriages and horses went to the dock in a mighty manner.

All the housekeepers at home went to the dock to see him off.

Song Pan'er only brought two maids, Shaoyao and Nianlu, Gu Yanzhen brought Si Jian and a steward, Gu Xuanzhi and Gu Xiuzhi each brought a servant, but Gu Jinzhi brought a wet nurse and two maids.

She brings the most people.

Everyone got on the boat and waited for Mr. Chen.

As a result, Mr. Chen brought two people with him.

In addition to his servant Chen Bo, there was another one who was actually Qin Shensi.

Qin Shensi was carrying a baggage in his hand.

He is also dressed for traveling.

Everyone in the Gu family was slightly stunned.

Song Pan'er and Gu Yanzhen couldn't help but wonder: Why did Qin Shensi come to the capital? Doesn't he need to serve the princess?

Doesn’t his Baicao Hall need to be taken care of?

Qin Shensi laughed and stepped forward to salute Gu Yanzhen and his wife: "...I'm going to take a ride on your boat! I originally planned to go north to buy some medicinal materials after the Chinese New Year, so the princess said, why not go today, and go with me?

You will keep me company, and I will see Mr. Chen off. I will keep you company on my way back..."

There is a large medicine market in Ningguo Prefecture, Anhui Province. Even people from the capital go to Ningguo Prefecture to buy medicine.

It is unreasonable for Qin Shensi to go north.

And if he went north alone without a sitting teacher, wouldn't he be afraid that he might make a mistake when he was taking the medicine, buy fake medicine, and be laughed at when he came back?

However, he is a doctor, and it makes sense to think about the Gu family.

Song Pan'er felt that Qin Shensi was more like a gift to Mr. Chen.

What is the origin of Mr. Chen?

Therefore, Mr. Chen's identity made Song Pan'er even more wary.

The Gu family hires big boats, so three more people won't do anything.

Song Pan'er said to Gu Xuanzhi: "Brother Xuan, come and sail with us. Mr. Chen and Qin Shensi should just go with brother Xiu."

Gu Xuanzhi looked at his mother, then at Gu Jinzhi, and whispered: "Mom, can I go on the same boat with... and Seventh Sister?"

Song Pan'er smiled and touched his head: "Go."

Gu Xuanzhi didn't expect his mother to be so happy. He showed an expression of surprise and jumped up and down to Gu Jinzhi's side.

It took me half an hour to get on the boat.

Until Chenzheng, the ship weighed anchor from the dock and headed north.

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Chapter completed!