The Zhuangzi in Anjiang City is in the shape of a regular quadrilateral, unlike the house where Qiao Xianyong first lived, which was full of small passages and secret passages. But the only special thing about the Zhuangzi is that it occupies an extremely large area.
The Baisha Escort Agency in Guang'an Town is already the largest mansion Qiao Xianyong has ever seen. Of course, maybe the Yuxu Villa where he once stayed is even grander, but it was just because he only stayed for one night and did not move around due to poor health.
, so he didn’t have much of an impression. What Qiao Xianyong didn’t expect was that his own village in Anjiang City was more than four or five times larger than Baisha Escort Agency, and there were countless layers of courtyards and side rooms.
Butler Yan brought the eight-person sedan that Qiao and Huanxiang were riding into the courtyard. Qiao Xianyong got off his horse early and followed closely behind. This courtyard is a standard quadrangle that has many people entering it. Several people can pass by in one sedan.
After another step, there was a cave, an exquisite garden. Butler Yan led everyone to turn east, and after passing a rockery, they saw another arch carved from white marble, with the inscriptions carved on it.
Several big characters "Langyue Pavilion".
The arch was much smaller, and the eight-person sedan was obviously blocked and could no longer pass through. Qiao Xianyong only heard Huanxiang whisper something from inside the sedan, and then Qiao was supported by Huanxiang and Qier on the left and right.
Walked out.
Butler Yan immediately approached Mrs. Qiao and bowed down respectfully.
Mrs. Qiao coughed lightly and said, "Steward Yan, Huanxiang and I can rest here in Langyue Pavilion. You should take care of the daily affairs in the village as usual. Don't come here just because of me.
What was the delay?"
Butler Yan repeatedly said yes and asked for permission, "Madam, this sedan can no longer fit through the arch. Do you think I can take you and the lady to the room in the courtyard?"
Mrs. Qiao waved her hand and said, "There is no need to use these false politenesses. This is my home. I have been here many times and I still want you to give it to me! Huanxiang also has a few old ladies and maids, just follow me in. Take good care of your young master."
That’s fine, he is your most important master!”
Butler Yan said with a smile on his face, "What Madam said, everything in Langyue Pavilion is already ready. I will take the young master to have a rest." Then he bowed to Qiao Xianyong and said, "Sir, please invite me.
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Qiao Xianyong looked at Ms. Qiao with some surprise and asked, "Mom, don't I live in this courtyard with you all? It's easier for us mother and son to talk and talk."
Mrs. Qiao smiled fondly and said, "Silly boy, this village is so big, the three of us have to squeeze in together. Huanxiang is still a little girl, stay with me as a companion. You are not young anymore, and we
There are also many inconveniences in living in the same place. I have already told Butler Yan to prepare a place for you to rest. You have been busy these past few days, so you should have a good rest tonight. We ladies are chattering, so we won’t disturb you. Yes.
Now, just eat in your respective rooms at night. I'm very tired. Yong'er, just do what you want, okay?"
After these many days, Qiao Xianyong knew that Mr. Qiao often felt tired at night, did not like to joke with others, and ate little and light food, so he did not think it was strange. He nodded and stood with Yan Guanqi'er.
At the office, she watched Mrs. Qiao and Huanxiang being carried into the hospital by several old women and maids. Suddenly, Mrs. Qiao seemed to remember something, stopped and turned around, smiling, "Yong'er, Qier is still young, so I can serve you alone."
, I'm worried that I still can't be thorough. Granny Zhang, I can rest assured that you will serve the good master with Qier." After saying that, he waved to an old woman and turned around.
The old woman walked towards Qiao Xianyong as she was told and silently blessed her. Qiao Xianyong saw that she looked very familiar and knew that she was brought from her original residence. He also thought that this was not the same person who served Qiao when she first met her.
The old woman next to her turned out to be called Po Zhang. Qiao Xianyong saw Qier looking at Po Zhang with a strange look. He couldn't tell the complicated meaning in her eyes, it was more like she was on guard.
Butler Yan told the servants who were accompanying Qiao Shi Huanxiang a few words, and then led Qiao Xianyong and others back to the garden and walked towards a path to the west. As he walked, he introduced, "This is the first time for the young master to come to us.
In this house, Madam has already told me that it would be quieter to live in Liuxiang Pavilion on the other side of the garden."
Sure enough, before walking too far, Qiao Xianyong saw a white marble arch that was exactly the same as the courtyard that Qiao entered just now, with the words "Liu Xiang Pavilion" engraved on it. However, before he entered the courtyard, he smelled bursts of fragrance.
Qi. It's almost early winter in the central part of the Central Plains, but I don't know what kind of flowers can bloom so prosperously.
Butler Yan seemed to understand Qiao Xianyong's thoughts and said with a smile, "Young master must have smelled the herb in our courtyard. This grass comes from an unknown island in the sea. The wonderful thing is that it is evergreen all year round and has a fragrant aroma."
It's tangy and extremely precious, I'm afraid it's not even available in the palace." After saying that, he stepped in and said, "Master, please."
Butler Yan brought Qiao Xianyong to the main wing and told Qier, "Miss Qier, the master will live in this room. This room has the best sunshine and is the most spacious. There are three suites inside and outside. You and Mrs. Zhang will live in the outside one."
It’s also convenient. On the right side of the door is the main room where the master receives guests and has meals. In addition, the west side of the main room is connected to a separate study room. Going out from the back door of the main room is the small garden courtyard of Liuxiang Pavilion, where all weapons training equipment is available."
Qier nodded obediently, and Butler Yan added, "Supper has been prepared in the dining room. Madam just said, please just let the young master eat as he pleases. The younger one will have dinner here with the young master."
Qiao Xianyong changed clothes and took Qier to the main room. Sure enough, various dishes and snacks were neatly arranged, with attractive colors and fragrant aroma. There was also a jar of bright red chopped peppers in the middle. Butler Yan introduced with a smile
, "My wife told me that the young master likes spicy food, so I prepared the authentic Hulan chopped pepper. I don't know if it will suit the young master's appetite."
After Qiao Xianyong sat down, he also called for Butler Yan, Qier and Granny Zhang to have dinner together. They all refused and just stood to serve.
After being embarrassed for a while, Qiao Xianyong got used to it. After taking two bites of food, he asked, "Steward Yan, our old lady hasn't been here for a long time, right?"
Housekeeper Yan seemed stunned and was thinking about how to answer, but Granny Zhang rushed to the side and said, "Sir, my wife comes to Anjiang City once a year, and this is indeed her first time here."
Qiao Xianyong couldn't help but feel strange when he saw Zhang Zhang grabbing the conversation, but he didn't think much about it. He nodded and asked again, "I've been on the road these past few days, but I don't know what new places there are in Anjiang City. Tomorrow Qier will come with me to see