men and women

Sunlight pours in from the carved window lattice, creating an artistic painting of light and shadow on the floor.The elegant yet rich furniture bathed in bright light, the tidy decorations, the white smoke curling from the incense burner, the girl standing with her head down, and the man reclining on the imperial concubine's bed reading a book.

The man was wearing a loose double-breasted Tang suit, with a willow-colored base color and embroidered willow-leaf patterns of the same color. His hair was the half-length shawl hair that is popular among the old people nowadays, but it was not parted in the middle. All his hair was combed back, revealing a smooth and full body. forehead and delicate facial features.

Well-trimmed eyebrows, long and energetic eyes, a penetrating nose, and bright red lips.The fingers holding the book are slender and slender, and the nails are shining brightly.Do nothing, just a handsome handsome man.

The curtain of the outer door was lifted, breaking the silence of the room.A woman in her early 40s walked in, her hair was neatly tied behind her head, only a simple jade hairpin was pinned on, except for a pair of gold bead earrings on her ears, and a silver bracelet on her hand, There are no other decorations on the body, and the clothes are also stable maroon.The movement is flexible and light, and the eyes cannot be squinted after entering the door.One can tell at a glance that this is a rigorous and uninteresting woman, a conscientious housekeeper. "Master, the second housekeeper said he has something to report to you, and he is waiting in the corridor now." Zeng Ma said to the man standing outside the arc partitioned arch.

"Let him in." Gu Xinyue said without taking his eyes off the book.

Mama Zeng went down, and after a while led a middle-aged man in, wearing a black robe, standing outside the arc arch and bending over, "Greetings, madam."

Gu Xinyue turned over a page of the book indifferently, Daimei, the oldest of the two maids staying in the room, said, "What's the matter with the second housekeeper?"

"It's like this. The master's servant sent back an actor, and the old lady asked me to ask the wife how to arrange it?" said the second housekeeper.Speaking of which, he is also No.1 under the chief steward, and he also has some face in front of other masters.But just in front of this new wife, he didn't dare to say a word.Being treated so lightly, he didn't dare to feel any resentment.

"Do you have any reason for Wangcai?" Gu Xinyue asked.

"What?" The second housekeeper was a little puzzled, "It's the actor of Huichunlou, he shouldn't be the top player, I haven't heard of it. He's not very old."

Gu Xinyue let out a soft sigh.

Daimei flirted with Zige, Zige withdrew from the house, and said to Huaqing, a servant sitting on the porch, "Quickly see where Wangcai is waiting, the young master wants to ask him for a question."

"Understood." Hua Qing responded and walked out, and after a while, she led a boy in a drab boy's clothes.

"Sister Zige." Wang Cai shouted with a smile.

"Okay, come with me." Zige glanced at him and said that he was well-groomed and not rude.

The two entered the house, and Wangcai stood behind the second housekeeper to greet Gu Xinyue knowingly, "Little Wangcai greets the wife."

"Wangcai, the master asked you to send back an actor?" Dai Mei asked for Gu Xinyue.

"Today, my master and Boss Zhang from Cai Zhuang went to watch a play in Huichun Tower. Boss Zhang had a good friend who sang in Huichun Tower. During the middle of singing, he brought his younger brother to offer tea to the bosses. I don't know what Boss Zhang said in the middle. What, the master asked me to lead him back." Wangcai replied honestly.

"Xingsheng Caizhuang?" Gu Xinyue asked, "Is it the big chapter or the small chapter?"

"It's Boss Xiaozhang from Xingsheng Caizhuang." Wangcai said, "Boss Xiaozhang came out in a western car this time. In the past, he always took a carriage when he went out. The little one listened to the chatter of their drivers, just like Boss Dazhang. It's quite sick."

Gu Xinyue's expression finally changed, and he pulled the corners of his mouth to reveal a fleeting smile, "Okay, I understand. Let him be placed in Shuiyuntian, and arrange an honest servant to serve him. According to the rules of the first-class maid." These words were said to the second housekeeper.

"Yes." The second housekeeper nodded yes, and then asked Gu Xinyue, "Do you want him to kowtow to your wife?"

Gu Xinyue finally looked away from the book, and glanced briefly at the second housekeeper. With such a gentle glance, the second housekeeper suddenly felt the cold sweat dripping down his back, and he couldn't stop bending over to admit his mistake and said, " I was the one who said the wrong thing, he is the one on the cards, and he is afraid of spoiling the wife's eyes when he is called in front of the wife."

"Go out if you have nothing to do." Gu Xinyue turned a page of the book.Focus back on the book.

Zige sent the second housekeeper and Wangcai out, Wangcai walked behind, Zige secretly handed him a small purse, "This is my wife's reward for your words."

"Thank you Mrs. Zige, sister Zige." Wangcai whispered.

After leaving the Jinxiu Garden where Gu Xinyue was, and passing through a corridor, the second butler dared to take out a handkerchief from his sleeve to wipe the sweat from his forehead when he turned around and couldn't see the Jinxiu Garden, "You are not a real boy, stepping on me to climb up It was simple for me, but you explained it in detail in front of your wife. Why, seeing that you can't get ahead in front of the master, you just want to hug your wife?" The second housekeeper said to Wangcai, "Be careful as soon as possible, the wife is always around. It’s a confidant brought over from home, how can I still use you, a brat like you?”

"Uncle wronged me." Wangcai called Qu and said, "Uncle, you didn't ask me, how do I know what to say and what not to say. In front of my wife, I was nervous. I can't tell what can be said and what can't be said. That's all."

Wangcai took out the pouch that Zige gave him from his pocket, "This is a reward from my wife, uncle will take it, it's my little tribute."

"Okay." The second housekeeper pushed Wangcai's hand back, "If I take your reward money, your mother will have to break up the roof of my room later. You will accept the reward from your wife. Just ask Ah, next time if there is anything, you can tell me all of it, so that I won't lose face in front of the master, and I will thank you."

"Got it, got it, I will report it carefully next time." Wangcai said.

Mama Zeng asked Daimei to open the window, took out the incense burner and put it out, "It's been a long time since the country was destroyed, and now it's all about singing and dancing. The men are also interested in applauding opera singers." Mama Zeng murmured brokenly .

"The warm wind makes people want to be intoxicated, and they always regard Kyoto as the old capital." Yinzhu who came in with snacks just heard Zeng Ma's words, and replied mischievously. "But young master, it's obviously a place." Yin Zhu asked Gu Xinyue.

"Although it is a place, the old capital used to be the imperial capital of the dynasty, and now the capital is just a state ruled by a group of heroes." Gu Xinyue said calmly while looking at the book.

"Master, take a rest." Zeng Ma said to Gu Xinyue.

Gu Xinyue put down the book in his hand, pinched the bridge of his nose, "What time is it?"

"It's almost noon." Mama Zeng said, "Young master won't come back for lunch today, the old lady told me to eat in her own room, and Ding Xiang bought beef today, what do young master want to eat?"

"It doesn't matter what the dish is, just order more chili." Gu Xinyue said. "Make some crispy cakes. I'll eat a few pieces to fill my stomach before going to dinner at night."

"Young master, you have to eat less chili." Zeng Ma said, and then she changed the tone and said, "The cook here also puts too much soy sauce in cooking, it seems that adding more soy sauce to any dish is a good dish It’s like. I couldn’t eat it when I watched it from the sidelines, I’m really wronged young master. I let Clove marinate some beef, how about making beef noodles for supper when I come back at night?”

"If that annoying ghost doesn't come back with me, I'll eat this." Gu Xinyue said.

"Young master, you really don't plan to have sex with uncle?" Zeng Ma persuaded, "Since they are all married."

"Let's not discuss this matter for now." Gu Xinyue said.