Dusk overlaps with twilight, and families are returning home one after another on the street.
Guo Ting did not expect Xu Xiao to come back because she had not seen him since that day when they met at the government office.
Today, perhaps I came to visit because I received the news that Nanny Qin was coming to Daxing.
He changed into his regular clothes, wearing a cross-collared straight train, and a long gown with dark ink patterns. He did not tie his hair, but just rolled it up slightly and fixed it with a simple wooden hairpin. The remaining black hair was draped over his shoulders.
, fell a little on the chest, looking casual and comfortable, very handsome.
Aunt Zhuang next to her was stunned and couldn't even speak.
It was Nanny Qin who stepped forward to greet Xu Xiao. While leading Xu Xiao, she said nonchalantly: "The old lady knows that the third young master has given up the house to Miss Guo. Not to mention how happy she is. She praises the third young master for being sensible."
"But the old lady also said that the third young master should take care of himself when he lives in the Yamen, and don't let her get worried if he catches the cold."
Xu Xiao nodded, indicating that he understood.
Seeing Guo Ting standing outside to greet her, she asked, "Are you still getting used to living here?"
Guo Ting didn't know how to address him, so she nodded and said, "Excuse me, Mr. Xu."
Xu Xiao said: "This is not the Yamen, you can just call me third cousin."
Guo Ting pursed her lips, her eyes flickered, but she couldn't scream.
She has not forgotten that Zhang Jingzhi broke off their engagement with her because he wanted to marry Xu Xiao's biological sister.
But how could a girl from the Xu family look down on a mere juren? Xu Yanxin's sweetheart was the prince's teacher, Pei Shan. He was the real fourth-rank official in the capital, and many people who had been officials their whole lives could not match him.
Seeing that Guo Ting was silent, Xu Xiao didn't force herself.
He could see that Guo Ting was quite comfortable. She lived here and the clothes she wore were fine brocade. It could be seen that her family had turned to business and had indeed earned a lot of money.
In addition, she was very casual, her hair was slightly pulled back, and she didn't even wear a hairpin. She looked as clean as a newly opened magnolia, beautiful and delicate.
You shouldn't walk around with such an appearance, as it will easily be noticed by others.
"The official documents are coming soon. After you sign them, you can return to Beijing immediately, or you can go back to Baoding Prefecture."
"You are alone outside, and your appearance is shocking. You may attract someone to do something secretly. I met you in public at the Yamen before, because I was worried that they would all be inspected. I would jump over the wall and ask someone to kidnap you."
"Recently I found out that the big shopkeeper of your Guo family had his tongue cut out, his hands and feet broken, and he is begging on the street."
Guo Ting was stunned, but then her expression gradually softened as if she thought of something.
She nodded and said, "I understand, thank you third cousin for your concern."
Xu Xiao didn't say anything more, but stood up and said, "I feel relieved that Nanny Qin will take care of you. I have something to do at my yamen, so I'll go back first."
Guo Ting didn't know whether to keep him, so she stood up, feeling very complicated.
Aunt Qin brought the food with her servants. When she saw Xu Xiao was about to leave, her face changed in shock.
"Third Young Master, why are you leaving? The braised shark's fin that I made for you hasn't been served yet?"
"Old slave, you have come all the way here. Why don't you take a bite before leaving? The old lady is thinking about it. I'm afraid you won't be able to eat it."
Xu Xiao said: "No, it will be the same when I get home later."
"You take good care of the Guo family's cousin and send her home after the official documents come out."
After Xu Xiao finished speaking, he strode away.
His steps were like wind, he walked as gracefully as flying, and his figure was excellent. But what was even better was his appearance, his graceful appearance.
The little girls looked at him, all blushing with embarrassment, and one by one they quickly made way for him.
Nanny Qin was anxious and couldn't go anywhere. She looked at Guo Ting and sighed anxiously.
As if she got a hint, Guo Ting took two steps forward and shouted: "Third cousin, why don't you take a bite!"
"Nanny Qin went to the kitchen right after she arrived. Now that you're gone, we won't be able to eat!"
"I misunderstood before, please don't be offended!"
Xu Xiao turned around and saw Guo Ting smiling slightly, with a calm and generous expression, and bright eyes.
This seems to be her true self, gentle with a hint of cunning and very smart.
Xu Xiao was still hesitating.
Guo Ting said: "Third cousin, don't worry, we don't have any wine here. Even if we did, we wouldn't dare to persuade third cousin to have a drink, and we would never miss third cousin's errand."
Hearing what she said, Xu Xiao couldn't help but smile and nodded in agreement.
But when he smiled, even the stars and lights were dimmed, and the only sound was the gasps of the little maids.
Guo Ting was stunned at first, and then she couldn't help but laugh at herself. Why was she also fascinated by the appearance?
No...have you already tasted all the troubles caused by this appearance?
After dinner, Xu Xiao left quickly.
He seemed to be avoiding suspicion.
For the first time, Guo Ting felt that she had met her match when it came to avoiding suspicion!
But when she thought about Xu Xiao's appearance, she finally understood it a little bit. But what Nanny Qin said next gave her another level of understanding of Xu Xiao.
"Third Young Master, not long after he was recognized back to the Xu family, his father, the Third Young Master in our house, passed away unexpectedly. It was he who carried him back to Jinling, and it took a long time before he returned to the capital."
"I didn't have any fame at first. Fortunately, Mr. Lu recommended me and joined Enke. But even so, I was afraid that people would say that he relied on his two uncles to become an official, so I never became an official. In the end, it was Mr. Lu who helped recommend him, and then he became an official.
This gave me the opportunity to build Nansuo Imperial Academy."
"The old lady said that as long as he completes this errand this time, he will be able to establish himself in the Xu family. From now on, even if she closes her eyes, she won't have to worry about him anymore."
Guo Ting was surprised and said: "What about his biological mother?"
Nanny Qin shook her head: "No one knows, not even our third wife. His father left in a hurry and left no words. The old lady once tried to ask him, and he said that he had not seen him since they separated, not even a little bit.
There is no trace."
"The old lady actually regrets it. After all, it was a close relationship between flesh and blood, and we still don't know whether she is alive or dead. However, she doesn't dare to go looking for her. She is worried that if she finds the person and finds him dead, then the third young master will have no last thoughts."
After hearing this, Guo Ting could not calm down for a long time.
No wonder she said that when she went to Xu Gong's mansion, she only saw Xu Xiao going to greet the old lady.
I am afraid that in his heart, he has never integrated into the Xu family, and abiding by those etiquette is just an attempt to find a thoughtful one.
Thinking of Xu Xiao, who was sitting in the high hall and having a certain imposing manner, Guo Ting said: "Actually, Madam, don't worry. Third cousin will definitely be able to handle this errand in Daxing. I can see that he is a capable person."
Aunt Qin said: "The old lady also knows a little about the third young master's abilities. Now I don't worry about him becoming an official anymore, I just worry about..."
Guo Ting asked curiously: "What are you worried about?"
Isn’t it that men care most about their career? Especially for a family like the Xu family, without a career is equivalent to having no status?
However, Nanny Qin said: "It's a marriage!"
"It's time for boys to get married and girls to get married. The marriage of the sixth lady in our mansion, the sister of the third young master, has been decided. Don't you think the old lady should be anxious?"
Grandma Qin said, looking at Guo Ting with a smile on her face.
Guo Ting: "..." Even so, what does it have to do with her?
Why does Nanny Qin look at her and smile...so weirdly??