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Rong Jian knew that he should go back home at this time, but he was stuck in lovesickness for Wu Xiang and was unwilling to break free.

After thinking about it for a while, he asked Luo Shidao, who was at the side, "Do you have to bring some gifts when you visit other people's homes in ordinary people's homes?"

Luo Shi didn't know what he meant, and said, "My lord, the life of ordinary people is about the same as that of the palace in terms of etiquette."

Rong Jian looked up at him, then smiled and said, "I'm shallow."

The sun had already set from the western horizon, and the whole city of Yongjing was melted into the red glow.

Slowly, all the red clouds in the sky receded, leaving only a deep blue in the sky.

The evening breeze is blowing, blowing the fragrance of wisteria flowers in the opposite yard.

Rong Jian took twenty copper coins and a pack of sauced beef, and knocked on the closed courtyard door of Min Xiang's house.

It was a young man in his twenties who came to open the door. Seeing the gentle look in his grace, he didn't let anyone in, but asked, "May I ask what's the matter?"

Rong Jian sized up the young man. He looked elegant and refined, but his attitude was cold and alienated. Rong Jian knew that this man was Min Xiang's younger brother. Fame, called Min Changqing.

He showed a gentle smile and said, "I live opposite and just moved here. My surname is Jiang."

Min Changqing sized him up and saw that he was indeed a refined scholar, so he lost his guard, but still asked, "Mr. Jiang, what's the matter?"

Rong Jian said, "Brother Min Xiang lent me twenty Wen today, and I'm here to pay back the money, and I'll give you a pack of beef for drinking, which is just right."

After hearing what he said, Min Changqing let him in, and then said to the inside, "Brother, Mr. Jiang said to pay you back."

The Min's family hadn't served dinner yet, Aunt Gu was busy in the kitchen, and Min Xiang sat on a chair under the eaves to correct her son's memorization of the Three Character Classic.

Min Zhenru was worried and hoped that someone would come to relieve him, when he heard Min Changqing's words, he immediately looked at Min Xiang with pitiful eyes, "Daddy...the uncle on the other side is here to look for you."

There is nothing Min Xiang can do about his own son. Whoever let him inherit his mother's brain is really clueless.

Min Xiang waved his hand to let him go to the side to play. As soon as he waved his hand, Min Zhenru happily ran away, and ran into the kitchen to watch Aunt Gu cook.

Min Xiang walked into the yard from under the eaves. When Rong Jian saw him, he walked up to him with a smile and said, "The servant girl came back and just took the money, so she will pay you back." Sending it up, he said, "It's the sauced beef that the servant girl bought outside. When I first arrived here, I didn't know if the sign of this shop is good or not. I'm afraid it will be shabby when I bring it to you."

Min Xiang said that he was too polite, and asked him to sit on the chair under the eaves.

Rong Jian praised Min Xiang's son for being cute, and Min Xiang said, "Too naughty and hard to learn. I'm really ashamed."

The two were sitting and chatting some gossip, and the Min family was about to have dinner.Min Xiang invited Rong Jian to stay for dinner.

Rong Jian declined twice, but she stayed because she couldn't refuse.

Getting along with Min Xiang like this gave him a very cordial and comfortable feeling, as if his whole body was wrapped in warmth.

Min Xiang was polite and considerate to others, and Rong Jian sat at his lower seat. Because the guests were left at home, Mrs. Gu was unwilling to eat at the table, and took Min Zhenru to the kitchen to eat, so there were only three people on the table. people.

Min Xiang was already a cold person, but Min Changqing was even colder than him, so cold that Rong Jian felt that he was hostile to him.

On the table was a plate of fried lean meat with shepherd's purse, a large bowl of cabbage boiled tofu, and then there was a dish of sauced radish and moldy tofu, and the fragrant wisteria flower porridge.

Because of the sauced beef brought by Rong Jian, a whole plate of sauced beef was cut and placed on the table, which looked particularly abrupt.

To Rong Jian, these are simple and ordinary food, but because Min Xiang is sitting next to him, he can't help but feel tenderness in his heart. The more he gets along with Min Xiang, the more he feels like Wu Xiang, and he can't help but feel like Wu Xiang. He finished as Wu Xiang.

Min Changqing served a meal for the two of them, and Min Xiang said to Rong Jian, "Rough tea and light food, I'm afraid you won't be able to enter your mouth."

Rong Jian quickly said, "No, no, you can tell that it tastes delicious just by looking at it."

Just as she was talking, Mrs. Gu entered the hall again with a jug of wine and a wine glass, and said, "There is still some wine left over from before at home. I'll warm it up and use it to greet guests."

Aunt Gu is about fifty, with half-white hair. Although she is only a maid, her clothes are very clean and tidy, her hair is also very neatly combed, she speaks politely, and has a certain amount of advance and retreat, which is very different from ordinary old women.

Min Xiang poured the wine and handed it to Rong Jian, poured another glass for Min Changqing, poured another glass for himself, raised his glass and said to Rong Jian, "We will be neighbors from now on, please take care of us."

Rong Jian politely clinked glasses with him, and Min Xiang wanted to drink, but at this time Min Changqing reached out and grabbed Min Xiang's hand holding the cup, and said, "Brother, you have always been in poor health, the doctor has already told you not to drink .”

Min Xiang was stunned for a moment, and said, "The doctor said not to drink too much, and you can't even drink alcohol. There are guests here today, so it doesn't matter if you have a drink or two."

But Min Changqing insisted, "I'll just drink with Mr. Jiang, you don't want to drink, why don't you take care of your body."

Min Xiang frowned slightly, and could see that he was unhappy. This kind of unhappiness did not seem to be due to the dispute over drinking, but something else.

Seeing the two brothers arguing, Rong Jian looked at Min Xiang apologetically, and said, "I don't know if you can't drink, or your body is important, Brother Min, forget it. I'll do this drink first." Already drank the wine in the glass.

After a meal, Rong Jian was about to bid farewell to leave, Min Xiang sent him to the door, and said, "Thank you for the beef."

Rong Jian said, "It's a shabby thing, don't worry about it. Thank you for your hospitality."

Min Xiang said, "It's just a rough meal,"

When he was leaving, he looked back and saw Min Changqing holding Min Xiang's hand from behind as if he wanted to pull him in, Rong Jian felt a little surprised, this pair of brothers really didn't feel like brothers to him.

After Min Xiang sent Rong Jian out, Mrs. Gu cleaned up the dining table, and he went to pour hot water to wipe his son who had been sleeping early and half-closed his eyes at this time, and carried him into the bedroom after wiping, to help him Putting on soft pajamas, he carefully put him on the bed and let him sleep first. This child is the last blood of his Wu family. Thinking that he is not good at studying, Min Xiang also thinks it is good, so that's it A foolish and peaceful life is probably not the best life.

He put down the bed curtain, and then slowly went back to the study to read for a while. As soon as he got the book in his hand, Min Changqing knocked on the door and came in.

Min Xiang knew that Min Changqing was unhappy when he saw Min Changqing's expression, but he didn't want to argue with him, so he asked him, "What's the matter? If you have nothing to do, wash up and go to bed early, you are working hard outside too. "

Min Changqing looked at Min Xiang's gentle and elegant face, and felt a fierce love in his heart. He said, "This Mr. Jiang seems to have problems. Brother, you shouldn't have too much contact with him. Otherwise, we should move again." .”

Min Xiang was stunned by his words, and said, "You are too suspicious, how many years have passed, and the emperor has never mentioned anything about the Wu family, who will think of me and take care of it."

Min Changqing said, "Even though..."

Min Xiang raised his hand to interrupt him, and said, "We have been wandering for so many years, and we keep moving. What's so good about this kind of life. In other words, Yan Yu left seriously ill because we moved and didn't receive good care. And always moving is not good for Xiao Ru'er's upbringing. We finally settled down in the capital and lived a safe life. It is really unreasonable to move away. You say Mr. Jiang has a problem, but I don't think so. I don’t see any problems. There is nothing in our house for people to plot. If there is a problem, is he here to plot something? It’s just an ordinary neighbor.”

Min Changqing said, "An ordinary neighbor, would he wear Yunjin clothes? How could such a rich man live here. I think he is interesting to you."

Min Xiang's face darkened because of his words, and he scolded, "What do you mean!"

Min Changqing saw that Min Xiang was angry, so he had to shut up, and his mood calmed down a lot. He looked at Min Xiang with a sad look in his eyes, and said, "I really think there is something wrong with that Mr. Jiang. He doesn't look like an ordinary person. Brother, I know you like the capital city, but you don't adapt to other places, so let's not move out of the capital city, let's find another house and move to another place."

Min Xiang frowned and looked at him, "Why do you want to move so hard? There's nothing wrong with living here. I think it's pretty good here. I like it very much. There are few people here and it's quiet. Besides, we don't have much money. How can we live here?" If you have the money, buy a new property.”

Min Changqing said, "I can support you and Xiao Ru'er by teaching piano. It is also feasible to sell this place and buy another small courtyard."

Min Xiangdao, "I'm not without hands and feet, so how could I ask you to support me? Besides, I'm the eldest brother, so there's no reason for my younger brother to support me. Save all your money and save it for marrying a wife and having children."

Min Changqing frowned because of his words, he knew that Min Xiang would not give him a chance, and said, "I don't need to marry a wife and have children, just live like this."

Min Xiang was silent for a while, and said helplessly, "How can you think like that."

Min Changqing said, "It's not that you don't know my intentions, you always persuade me like this..."

Min Xiang suddenly got up from the chair and said, "It's late today, pack up and go to sleep. Don't talk about it, I don't agree with moving, this time, next time, you are addicted to moving."

After saying that, he quickly walked out of the study room, ignoring Min Changqing who was stretching out his hand to him behind him.

Min Changqing looked at his back with melancholy in his eyes, frowned in silence, but clenched his hands tightly.