My name is Chang An, your name is Gu Li

"It's their own thing to do. Madam Gu doesn't have to be unhappy. It has nothing to do with our family anyway." Chang An reached out and gently touched Gu Li's face.

"What do those ladies look like? When proposing marriage, one should also look at their portraits, right?" Gu Li asked these unpleasant questions, which was rare for him.

"I didn't read it," Chang An shook his head, "I didn't have that intention. Wouldn't it be offensive if I read it?"

Gu Li frowned at this time and said, "Did Chang Lang drive away those matchmakers?"

Chang An nodded, and then Gu Li said, "What if we're not polite enough this time and they come to cause trouble next time?"

"Don't worry, we won't see them behind closed doors. If they come, they can only stand outside the door and can't do anything." Chang An comforted him, "At most, we can hire a few more guards and escorts to drive those people away."

"They are adults after all, how can they be so disrespectful to us?"

"No, why should I give face to someone who is not good to Gu Niang?" Chang An leaned forward and kissed Gu Li, then helped her straighten the headband on her forehead.

"Does it feel tight? If so, I'll help you loosen it up."

"It's not tight. I think it's a little loose." Gu Li shook his head and said with a smile, "Chang Lang, go and entertain the guests first. I'll take Xiaoguai and Erguai to rest for a while."

"Okay," Chang An stood up at this time, and finally instructed: "If you feel uncomfortable, remember to ask Sister Qi to inform me."

Gu Li nodded obediently, then watched Chang An leave.

When Chang An returned to the front yard, Gao Shi was already standing at the door. He raised his eyebrows, walked forward and called out, "Brother Gao."

Gao Shi only noticed Chang An at this time and responded, "Brother Chang."

"Are you leaving now? Sit for a while, it'll be time for dinner soon." Chang An asked.

"No more eating. I'm going to the county government office to get my ID card." Gao Shi said, "I was planning to leave some time ago, but the county government office suddenly said that they would no longer issue documents and would instead require ID cards."

Chang An was stunned for a moment. Identity proof? Wasn't this the method he had mentioned at that time? Did Li Longji implement it in Chang'an so quickly?

"Then why do you have to go so early? Can't you go later?"

Gao Shi shook his head and explained, "There are quite a lot of people applying for identity certificates during this period, and most of them are farmers. If I don't go, I'm afraid I won't be able to catch up."

"After getting my ID, I plan to leave Chang'an City."

"Are you planning to go to Songzhou?" Chang An immediately knew the reason, "Then...are you not going to see the lady that your mother-in-law said she would take you to see?"

"No, there's no need." Gao Shi said, "I originally wanted to leave before you, Brother Chang, noticed me. But now that you're here, I can't leave without saying goodbye."

Chang An sighed and said with a smile: "Even if you leave without saying goodbye, I can still catch up with you and make you unhappy."

"But I always want to give it a try." Gao Shi said as he walked out of Dingkang Marquis' Mansion. His horse had already stopped at the door.

The horse was still the same horse, the spear was still hanging on the horse, and the baggage was the same as when they came, still so light. Chang An touched the horse and said:

"When will you come back?"

"I don't know, maybe in a few years." Gao Shi said, "Maybe by then, Brother Yonghe will have a few more children."

"Go away, what are you talking about." Chang An raised his hand and hit Gao Shi. The two looked at each other and laughed, "I can't bear to sacrifice my wife's body. Giving birth is so harmful to the body."

"Then Xiaoguai and Erguai..."

"That was an accident."

Chang An waved his hand, and Gao Shi got on his horse and said, "Brother Chang, Gao Shi is leaving."

As he said this, Gao Shi rode away, chanting as he went:

"Thousands of miles of yellow clouds, the sun is dim, the north wind blows the geese and the snow falls."

"Mo Chou has no confidant in the way ahead. Who in the world doesn't know the king?"

"Brother Yonghe! See you again if we are lucky!"

Chang An watched Gao Shi walk further and further away, and finally he could no longer see him, so he returned to the mansion. He originally wanted to go in directly, but after thinking about it, he went back to the gatekeeper and ordered:

"Starting tomorrow, you two won't have to guard the door anymore. During this time, our house will remain closed to visitors."

"Yes, Lord Marquis."

Chang An thought for a moment and said, "Do you two remember my relatives and friends?"

The two doormen thought about it for a while, recalled it in their minds, nodded, and said, "I remember everything."

Chang An nodded: "That's good, my friends and relatives are not included in the scope of closed-door reception. No one else will be seen, and it will last until the end of Gu Niang's month."

"Yes, Lord Marquis."

Chang An nodded and waved his hand, saying, "Okay, then close the door. We'll start now."

After the two doormen answered, they closed the door and bolted it. Then they reported to Chang An and left.

......

After noon, Chang An sent off his relatives and friends, and returned to his room with a plate of food. At this time, Chang Qi and Chang Qi, two sisters, sat by the bed, helping Gu Li hold the child. Gu Li was holding a cake in his hand, taking a bite himself, and also using it to tease Xiaoguai and Erguai.

"Mother Gu, it's time to eat." Chang An shouted at this time.

"Ah."

Gu Li nodded, and then ate the rest of the cake. Chang Qi and Chang Qi put Xiaoguai and Erguai back into their respective cradles, and then left.

"Chang Lang, what are you eating today?" Ever since Gu Li had been in confinement, apart from millet porridge which was a must-have staple food every day, the rest of the dishes were basically different.

"Well, millet porridge, chicken stewed with mushrooms, steamed fish belly, stir-fried loofah, and finally vegetable and tofu soup." Chang An put the food aside, then picked up a small table and placed it on Gu Li's lap.

After arranging the dishes one by one, Gu Li looked at them and felt a little excited.

Originally, the kitchen planned to cook without adding any salt, so Gu Li naturally felt uncomfortable eating. Chang An rushed to the kitchen out of distress, listed the diet for a month, and ordered: salt must be added, not too much, but not without.

"It's so rich."

Chang An was very proud at this time. He put his face in front of Gu Li and said, "Then can you reward me, Madam Gu?"

"Bo Chiu~"

Gu Li didn't hesitate at this time and kissed Chang An on the face. She wanted to be happy with her good husband. Then Chang An picked up the millet porridge, scooped up a spoonful and blew it, then put it to Gu Li's mouth.

"I'll feed the first bite to whet the appetite of my baby Daguai." After Chang An fed it in, he gave Gu Li a big smack on the cheek.

"Hmm..." Chang An handed the bowl to Gu Li at this time, and then pretended to be disgusted and said: "It's spicy, it turns out you are a little spicy girl, don't like it or not."

Gu Li really started to take it seriously at this time, and even raised his hand to smell it: "Is it spicy? It should be the hot ginger water that was used to wipe my body just now. Chang Lang, please don't dislike it, okay?"

Chang An came up to her with a look of heartache, kissed her again and said, "How could I not like her? I was just joking, don't take it seriously, Madam Gu."

"Humph!" Gu Li just remembered that Chang An was teasing him again, and pouted unhappily: "Chang Lang is bullying me again!"

Chang An smiled at this time, and then urged: "Mother Gu, eat quickly, otherwise it will get cold."

"it is good."

Watching Gu Li eat the millet porridge mouthful by mouthful, Chang An even picked up some vegetables to feed her. While eating, Chang An said, "By the way, Brother Gao is leaving Chang'an City today."

"Hmm?" Gu Li drew his attention and looked at Chang An, "Has Mr. Gao left? Didn't he say he wanted to see Madam Wang? Her portrait is still here with me."

"Mrs. Gu still has a portrait?"

Gu Li nodded and said, "It's in the first drawer of the dressing table. I wanted to find time to give it to Mr. Gao, but I'm in the middle of the month now, so I can't."

Chang An gently combed her hair and said, "It's okay. It will take a long time for Brother Gao to come back anyway. Instead of thinking about it, it's better to forget about it."

"That's right. I'll find a day to have the portrait returned." Gu Li nodded. "I also heard from my mother that Mr. Gao and Ms. Wang seem to be cousins."

When Chang An heard this, the chopsticks in his hand trembled twice. Gu Li was a little confused at this time, and at the same time, he looked eagerly at the piece of fish belly on Chang An's chopsticks.

"What's wrong Chang Lang?"

"What did Gu Niang just say?"

"Find a day to return the portrait?"

"Next sentence."

"My mother said that Mr. Gao and Mrs. Wang seem to be cousins, and Mrs. Wang is Mr. Gao's cousin."

Chang An took a deep breath, and then fed the meat on the chopsticks into Gu Li's mouth. His face suddenly became solemn - I heard that there were many rumors on the Internet before that Gao Shi's wife was his cousin.

However, it has never been confirmed, and there is not even any record of Gao Shi’s wife.

"What's wrong, Chang Lang? What are you thinking about?" Gu Li saw Chang An's serious face, "Are you thinking about Mr. Gao?"

Chang An nodded, and then said: "Should I chase him out now, bring Brother Gao back, and let him meet Lady Wang?"

Gu Li shook his head and said, "I don't know how long Mr. Gao has been gone. It will be troublesome for Chang Lang to chase him. Let's forget it. Madam Wang can find a good family."

Seeing this, Chang An sighed and continued to feed Gu Li.