Hearing Qiao Xianyong's question, Butler Yan was startled for a moment, and then said with a smile on his face, "Master, there are indeed many fun and interesting places in Anjiang City. Master, if you are Aiya, we have an academy and a forest of steles here. I heard
They are all autographed articles left by great poets and writers in the past. If you are fond of martial arts, we also have a first-class weapons shop here. If you like anything, you can go and see it. Just mention my name, Lao Yan. Whatever you like,
Just feel free to pick and choose, and you don’t have to pay. If you like the excitement, the teahouses, taverns and markets here are probably not as good as those in the capital city, but they can be said to be among the best in the country. Whatever you like, just tell Lao Yan.
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Before Qiao Xianyong could answer, Granny Zhang rushed over and said, "Housekeeper Yan, the young master will not go wherever he goes. You don't need to do anything about it. My wife has made her own arrangements."
Qier seemed unable to see it, and frowned and said, "Po Zhang, Butler Yan is talking to the young master, not asking you!"
Granny Zhang rolled her eyes at Qi'er and muttered angrily, "Little girl Pianzi, are you talking to your grandma like this? Your wings are strong, someone is supporting you?"
Qiao Xianyong didn't understand why Mrs. Zhang was suddenly so arrogant. Although he had always been unwilling to boss around, at this time he couldn't bear to see Qier being offended. He frowned and said, "Steward Yan, thank you for your kindness. I want to find a livelier teahouse tomorrow.
Sit down and take a look at what's going on in the city." Then he nodded to Qier and said, "Qier, you go with me, and also ask Butler Yan to find a capable young man in the house to follow."
Granny Zhang's expression immediately changed and she interjected, "Master, Qier is a little girl, so it's not appropriate for you to accompany me. In my opinion, it's more appropriate for me to accompany you. I've been to Anjiang City many times, and Master is willing to go."
The old lady can take the young master with her wherever she goes."
Butler Yan raised the corners of his mouth and said with a sneer, "Mr. Zhang, what you said is really interesting. I'm afraid you're not an old fool. Mr. Qiao is so elegant and graceful. He doesn't take a girl like Qier out with him, but he takes you with him."
When such an old woman with almost all her teeth and even the wrinkles on her face goes out, does the young master have a lot of face?" He glanced sideways at Qier who was covering her mouth and snickering, and then said, "Young master, too.
No need for a servant. For the sake of your wife’s peace of mind, I, Lao Yan, will accompany you when you go out tomorrow."
Granny Zhang opened her mouth and wanted to say something else. Qiao Xianyong raised her head and glanced at her. Granny Zhang suddenly felt that this young man's eyes were as cold as ice. Although he was usually gentle and elegant, his eyes made people shudder and she couldn't help but take a step back.
Closed his mouth.
After dinner, Butler Yan left the Liuxiang Pavilion and didn't know what else to do. Qiao Xianyong walked out of the house. Although it was already dark outside, the lanterns placed every three steps in the garden illuminated the garden dimly and gave it a unique look.
He stood up straight, thinking that since there was nothing to do, and it was not like the original courtyard full of bamboos, where he couldn't recognize the road, he might as well take a walk in the garden.
As soon as Qiao Xianyong pondered this idea, Qier followed him out, holding a lavender cloak in his hand and said, "Master, if you go out and the night wind is cold, put on this cloak to avoid the cold."
Although Qiao Xianyong didn't feel cold, he couldn't bear to go against Qier's kindness. He nodded, took it, and put it on his body. When he turned around and saw Qier's expectant eyes, he said, "Qier, you should wear thicker clothes and take it."
A lantern helps me light the way, and we go for a walk in the garden."
Qier happily went into the house to get a lantern and came out, only to see Granny Zhang blocking the door again. She was facing away from the bright light outside and her face was buried in the shadows, which looked eerie. Granny Zhang lowered her voice and said,
Gritting his teeth, he whispered to Qier, "Girl, don't forget the rules. If anything goes wrong, I'll report it to the superiors and I'll take care of you!" After saying that, he stepped aside, his face full of laughter again.
He said, "Miss Qier, don't wander around too late with me, come back early and have a rest!"
Qier couldn't help but shudder, and the lantern in her hand was shaking. She nodded involuntarily to Granny Zhang, and then walked to Qiao Xianyong's side.
Qiao Xianyong didn't pay attention to the conversation between Granny Zhang and Qier. When he saw Qier bringing a lantern, he walked towards the garden with her.
Although the garden in this mansion was large, there were no people around. Except for the occasional sound of frogs, there was almost no sound. Qiao Xianyong had no purpose. He just wanted to walk around to get some fresh air. After walking around the garden a few times, he suddenly felt
I saw a small door with mottled red paint in the northwest corner of the yard.
Qiao Xianyong could not help but become curious and walked over with Qier.
The small red-painted door is very hidden. If it weren't for Qiao Xianyong's excellent eyesight, he would not have been able to see the door hidden behind a few dense poplar trees. There was no plaque hanging on the door, only the one in the middle.
There is a door knocker, and it seems that the other door knocker has fallen off, but no one has repaired it.
Qiao Xianyong became curious, and whispered to Qier, "Qier, let's explore the secret. This door is so hidden, it must be very interesting."
Qier said nonchalantly, "Sir, this must be a door that has been abandoned for a long time. I think it's okay and we'd better not go in. I've never been to this house before. This corner is gloomy. Don't rush into it."
Something."
Qiao Xianyong took a closer look and said, "In my opinion, this is definitely not an abandoned courtyard. Although it looks shabby and old, there is not even a spider web. And I just touched it and there is no dust on the door."
Yes, it must be because someone cleans it frequently and uses it frequently." Qiao Xianyong was talking when he heard a slight but extremely miserable cry coming from the door, like the sound of someone whose mouth was covered.
Qier also heard the sound. She glanced at the red door nervously and grabbed Qiao Xianyong's sleeve. Qiao Xianyong stared at the red door in surprise, as if hesitating whether to open the door or not. Both of them held their breath.
At that moment, two coughs seemed to come from somewhere in the garden. Qier was so frightened that she shivered all over. She pulled Qiao Xianyong tightly and whispered, "Sir, Qier is really scared. Let's go back to the room."
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Qiao Xianyong's original intention was still to push the door open and take a look, especially after hearing the moaning sound, but when he lowered his head and saw that Qier's face was pale with shock, he sighed, nodded, turned around and walked towards Liuxiang Pavilion.
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While walking through the garden, Qier was still shivering, but she still looked around, as if trying to find the place where the cough came from, but the garden was still so quiet that there was not even a shadow of a ghost.