Chapter 560 (1/2)
The journey was very smooth.
Under the escort of Longwei escort agency, no matter when you meet a checkpoint or a person who meets the government, you can pass through without even checking.
Chu Xiaoye several killing news in the border town, and did not come.
I don't know whether the troops there are shameful, afraid of losing their official hats, or other reasons. Such a big thing seems to be quietly suppressed.
Ten days later, they finally entered the boundary of Suzhou and Hangzhou.
The news of Qin zhitan's return has already been sent back to the Qin government.
So when they arrived at the ten mile Pavilion outside the city of Suzhou and Hangzhou, Qin Yu, the second son of Qin zhitan, had already been waiting here with the servants of the Qin family.
Although Chu Xiaoye didn't want to talk, he politely chatted with the councilor Qin for a few days. He learned that his second son Qin Yu was in charge of the business in Suzhou and Hangzhou.
As for his eldest son, Qin Wen, is the pride of the Qin family. Now he is a scholar. He is preparing for the exam this year.
It's really something to be proud of that a scholar has come out of the merchant's house. If you are successful this year, you will be able to follow.
So when it comes to his eldest son, this councilor Qin is particularly talkative and proud.
Of course, the ability of the second son is not small, a person in Suzhou and Hangzhou to manage the Qin family's business, but also thriving.
”If there is no yu'er to support this family, his elder brother still has time and money to study. They want money and ways to learn from their teachers. They need money and introducers to attend various poetry meetings and scholars' gatherings. Where the introducer comes from, of course, he knows it with money. And those literati friends, if you are too stingy, who will pay attention to you in the future? We are a merchant's house. It's a shame to talk about it. Those scholars and talents look down on us. If wen'er is not generous, where can you make friends? If you don't have friends, it's certainly useless to study by death. No matter how talented you are, if you don't have friends to help you publicize and build momentum, what's the use? So, no one can do without them. ”
When he came to Shiliting, Qin zhitan was still chattering.
When his second son Qin Yu came to call him, he stopped and got off the carriage.
Chu Xiaoye was forced to ride on the carriage by him. At this time, he had to follow him.
Qin zhitan quickly introduced: ”yu'er, this is the nephew of Chu whom I mentioned to you in the letter. We met bandits on the way, thanks to his help and his friends. Nephew Chu is our benefactor. We must treat him well when we come to Suzhou and Hangzhou this time. ”
Qin Yu quickly arched his hand and said, ”brother Chu, my father has already told me what happened on the way. I don't want to thank you for your great kindness. This time I come to Suzhou and Hangzhou, my Qin family must repay the kindness of brothers Chu. ”
Chu Xiaoye said modestly: ”you are welcome. This time I'm going to bother you
He is quite similar to his father in his twenties.
Longwei escort agency finished the task, and was relieved to see people from Qin family.
Qin zhitan paid the rest of the silver to him, and also gave some more, saying a lot of grateful words.
It's hard to get there so quickly without their escort along the way.
After the Longwei escort agency left, Chu Xiaoye and the Qin family went on their journey to Suzhou and Hangzhou.
The men were all on horseback, and the fairy maidens and Dorothy Catherine were in the empty carriage.
Their appearance is too outstanding, the color of their hair is also very conspicuous, in order not to cause a disturbance, they have to huddle in a carriage.
Chu Xiaoye's silver hair is relatively short and wears a hat, so it is not as conspicuous as them.
It is estimated that Qin zhitan has not ridden a horse for a long time. At this time, when riding on the horse, he twists from time to time and changes his posture, which makes him uncomfortable.
Qin Yulian said quickly, ”Dad, why don't you go back to the carriage? The carriage of mother and sister should be enough
Qin zhitan waved his hand and said, ”I haven't sat for a long time. I'm not used to it just now. I'll be fine soon. I want to have a good look at the scenery along the way and the appearance of Suzhou and Hangzhou. I haven't come back for two years, and I don't know how many changes have taken place. ”
Qin Yu said with a smile: ”the change is not big. When you go, there is no big difference.”
Qin zhitan shook his head, sighed, and said: ”how can there be no difference? Look at you, young and confident, childish early, and father I, old.”
Qin Yulian said, ”my father is only 42 years old. Where is he old? It's not old at all. ”
Qin zhitan said with a smile: ”well, don't say these things that affect the mood, so as not to let the guests laugh. Where's your brother? When we came back today, we didn't come with you to meet us? ”
Qin Yu said with a wry smile: ”last night I had a good talk with my elder brother. I said we would go out of the city to meet you today. As a result, early in the morning, he was taken away by his classmates, saying that he was going to attend a cultural meeting along the Qinhuai River
Qin zhitan said with a smile: ”we should go. These literary associations are very important for the reputation of literati. Most of the talented people with great reputation have become famous by participating in these cultural conferences. Even if your elder brother didn't give play to anything, he could listen to the poems and talks of those talented people, and increase his talent and insight. You can let him attend as many of these parties as you like. You don't have to be afraid of more or spend money. If he wins the whole group this year, the ancestors of Qin family will probably wake up laughing. ”The voice of the little girl named Xiaoxiao suddenly came from the carriage: ”Daddy, what you said is so frightening! Xiaoxiao doesn't dare to go to the ancestral hall any more. If the ancestors wake up suddenly, she will be scared to death. ”
”Honey, don't talk nonsense!”
Her mother immediately covered her mouth, but she couldn't help laughing.
Qin zhitan was quite embarrassed. He looked back at the carriage and said, ”Dad, talk to your second brother. Don't interrupt! Girl's family, since childhood so much talk, how to marry out? Learn more from your sister, you know? ”
Xiaoxiao picked up her mother's hand and said, ”Daddy, you said your sister didn't listen to me before! If you let your sister learn from needlework and make clothes, she won't do it. My sister likes to learn from my elder brother. She reads and writes poems all day long. She goes out with her best friend to see talented people. She is very angry with you! Last time you said it almost pissed you off. If I learn from my sister, father, I think you will be very angry soon
”Darling! Look for a fight
As soon as the woman laid her on her lap, she hit her butt.
Xiaoxiao pretended to ”wow” twice, but no tears.
Qin zhitan had a headache for the little girl, so he had to smile awkwardly at Chu Xiaoye, who was riding a horse beside him. He said, ”the two girls in the family are disobedient. Ah, there is no way. They are all favored by their two brothers.”
Next to Qin Yu wanted to talk, but did not dare.
However, Roche's voice came from the carriage: ”master, who dotes on the end? You know the most clearly in your heart. Don't blame my son for the responsibility.”
Qin zhitan ”hum” a, no longer pay attention to her.
In this family, except in front of his two sons, he didn't have much dignity.
When the towering and majestic city walls of Suzhou and Hangzhou appeared in people's sight, it was already sunset.
Chu Xiaoye followed the Qin family and entered the city smoothly.
As soon as I entered the city, I was shocked by the prosperity of the city.
Although it was dusk, the streets were still crowded with people. The yelling of vendors, the playfulness of children, the flirting of young people and the swearing of old people were deafening.
You can't ride horses in the city.
Qin Yu led the horse and the Qin family guard to open the road ahead.
From the south city to the North City, when I returned to the Qin government, it was completely dark.