Chapter 134 Qinghe Manor
If Gu Fei knew what Su Chen was thinking, she would definitely reply to him, Ha, men only affect the speed of my sword drawing!
The reason why she avoided Su Chen was actually because Su Chen was too good-looking, and she was afraid that she would be tempted if she looked at him too much.
Since they were not from the same class, it would be better to stay away from him from the beginning.
As the saying goes, all love that is not for the purpose of marriage is hooliganism.
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The next day, they set off again. There were basically no refugees on the road, and the inns were all open. The rest was to hurry on the road, and the journey was very smooth.
After walking for another half a month, in the evening of this day, the group of people driving the mule cart finally arrived in Ping'an City.
There was no need to pay to enter the city, so everyone had a good impression of Ping'an City.
After entering the city, the clean bluestone paved streets, the bustling crowds on the streets, the various beautifully decorated shops on both sides of the streets, countless small vendors, and the hawking sounds one after another stunned the group of people.
There are also pretty and gentle Jiangnan women, wearing various colored jackets, skirts and jackets, passing slowly on the street, with slender and graceful figures and a myriad of charms.
Gu Sanlang tugged at his sheepskin coat, and suddenly felt that he was out of tune with this prosperous, lively and exquisite place.
The village chief couldn't speak smoothly, "This, this city is so lively, it must cost a lot of money to stay in an inn here for one night?"
One sentence brought everyone back to reality. The prosperity and liveliness belonged to others, and they were just poor ghosts who couldn't afford to stay in an inn.
At this time, Su Chen lifted the curtain of the car, "Second Uncle Gu, where are you going to stay?"
Gu Zhang was scratching his head and was confused, "This, it's not clear yet, let's find a cheaper inn first."
Su Chen glanced at Gu Fei not far away, and suddenly said: "I have a manor outside the city, which is usually empty. If Second Uncle Gu doesn't mind, why don't you stay there temporarily."
"This-" Gu Zhang hesitated. Living in someone else's manor, how much favor would he have to owe to others.
The key is that even if I accept this favor, my family can't repay it.
He looked at Gu Fei, who shook her head slightly.
Su Chen saw Gu Fei's actions and said anxiously: "Second Uncle Gu, I'm grateful for your family's care along the way. I don't know how to repay you. My farm is empty anyway, so it doesn't matter if you live there."
"It's just a few empty rooms, a place to shelter from the wind and rain. I don't live there. I live in my uncle's house."
Gu Zhang was still hesitating, and the village chief next to him poked Gu Zhang several times, indicating that he should agree quickly.
His family still has money, but their families are all broke. Gu Zhang smiled helplessly, "In that case, thank you, Mr. Su."
Su Chen's brows relaxed, "Chen Hu, take Uncle Gu and the others to Qinghe Manor."
He bowed to Gu Zhang, "Uncle Gu, I'll take my leave first, and I'll visit you at the manor another day."
Su Chen's eyes lingered on Gu Fei for a moment, and he lowered the curtain, and the carriage slowly drove away.
At this time, Uncle Ma also bowed, "Uncle Gu, I'm taking my leave too."
Gu Zhang hurriedly said, "Uncle Ma, wait a minute, thanks to you all the way." He took out a fifty-liang silver note, "This is a little gift, please accept it."
Uncle Ma stretched out his hand to push the silver note back, smiled, "No need, I was going to Ping'an City originally, but it was just a side trip. Along the way, I ate and used your family's food, so it's worth it."
After that, he strode away.
Chen Hu led everyone out of the south gate, and after walking for two quarters of an hour, they arrived at Qinghe Manor.
In front of the manor was a large pond, which was full of withered lotus leaves.
Opposite the pond was a courtyard with white walls and black tiles, a typical Jiangnan courtyard, with flying eaves and curved walls, exquisite and elegant.
The mule cart team had already alarmed people.
As soon as they arrived at the door, Liu Zhuangtou ran over breathlessly and bowed to Chen Hu, "Guard Chen, this is--"
Chen Hu said carelessly: "These are all friends of the young master. This is Mr. Gu, who wants to borrow a house in the manor to live for a while. Please take care of him."