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Chapter 663 Going to Yangzhou

After arriving home, Gu Yankai looked at his two sons who walked in one after another, and smiled with satisfaction.

Gu Tingye had already written a letter back before. Gu Yankai knew that his second son, whom he had looked down upon before, had now passed the imperial examination and had become a juren. He had grown up.

"came back?"

"Well, father, I'm back."

"Okay, I'm glad you're back. Come, sit down, and let's eat."

Gu Yankai signaled to the maid beside him, indicating that it was time to eat.

"Big brother, second brother."

Gu Tingwei saw that Gu Yankai had finished speaking, then he stood up and greeted the two of them.

Gu Tingye looked at his third brother with complicated feelings. After knowing Xiao Qin's true face, Gu Tingye didn't know how to face Gu Tingwei.

So I haven’t had much contact with him in the past two years since I came back, but now it seems that things are a little different.

At least he looks a lot calmer.

"Third brother, don't be polite as a family, just sit down and eat."

"Xian Jie'er, come to mother's place quickly and don't disturb your uncle's meal."

"No, I want my second uncle to feed me."

"you... ..."

Gu Tingye looked at Sister Xian in his arms and smiled happily.

"Sister-in-law, just leave her here with me. I haven't loved her enough yet."

"Okay, I'll bother you then."

After saying this, the maid came in carrying a variety of dishes, and soon the table was full.

"Father, second brother, third brother, don't talk about anything else. Tingye is back now. This is a happy thing. Let's have a drink together."

"Well, we need to celebrate. Come on, let's do it together."

Gu Yankai is very happy now. His health has been cured by his eldest son Gu Tingyu, and now his second son Gu Tingye has also returned. He has a little granddaughter, and Shao Xueyan is pregnant with another one. It can be said that his life is complete.

The family was chatting happily at the dinner table. Gu Tingye talked about things that happened at the Bai Lu Dong Academy, making everyone laugh from time to time.

Xian Jie'er didn't understand all this. She just held the delicious food that Gu Tingye picked for her and ate it without caring about anything else.

"There is still more than a year until the next imperial examination. Tingyu, Tingye, what are your plans?"

"Father, I don't have any plans. I'll just study at home."

Gu Tingyu didn't have any ideas. He just followed the procedures. All the books he had read in the past few years were memorized in his mind. He could have taken the imperial examination when he first came here, let alone now.

"Father, I have the same idea as my elder brother. I also plan to study hard. Even if I can't pass this time, I can still try to practice."

"Well, that's it, but you need to go back to Yangzhou. Your grandfather is not in good health. Go back and see him."

"Yes, Father, I understand."

Gu Tingye felt a little sad when he heard this. Because of Bai's death, the Bai family basically stopped associating with the Ningyuan Marquis' Mansion, but Gu Tingye's grandfather was still very kind to him.

Now that I hear that the old man is in poor health, I feel very sad.

"The Yuan family of Earl Zhongqin's Mansion will go to Yangzhou to propose marriage in a few days. You can go with them then. It will be more convenient this way."

"Well, okay, I understand."

After talking about these things, the dinner was almost over. Sister Xian had already been taken back to the yard by Shao Xueyan. She was so sleepy that she couldn't open her eyes.

"Okay, you guys go back, I'll take a rest too."

"Yes, father, we are leaving."

The three brothers bowed to Gu Yankai and left the house.

Gu Tingye went back to his yard to clean up, and the group dispersed.

 …

After not staying at home for a few days, Gu Tingye took a carriage to the dock in Bian Jing after receiving news from the Yuan family of the Earl of Zhongqin's Mansion.

"Brother Wenchun, thank you for your care this time."

"Tingye, what are you talking about? It's a great honor for me if you can come along."

Yuan Wenchun, the eldest son of Earl Zhongqin, and his wife had been waiting at the dock early. When they saw the carriage from the Ningyuan Marquis's Mansion approaching, they hurried forward to greet them.

Gu Tingye also responded politely, and there was nothing unusual on the surface.

But he felt in his heart that Earl Zhongqin was not capable of doing things. After all, he had heard that only Earl Zhongqin's eldest son Yuan Wenchun and his wife would go to propose marriage this time.

Although it is said that the eldest brother is like a father, that is when the parents are no longer around. But the current situation is clearly that Earl Zhongqin is deliberately not giving face to the Sheng family.

As for the reason, Gu Tingye actually knew it. Although he had not been in Bian Jing in recent years, Gu Tingyu had called him over yesterday to explain the situation.

The situation of Lord Zhongqin has been deteriorating over the past two years, and his family financial situation has been getting worse and worse. This time, he offered a betrothal gift to his second son, Yuan Wenshao, and chose to marry him at a lower price just for the dowry and to save the money for the betrothal gift.

After drifting on the canal for half a month, the group finally arrived in Yangzhou.

Sheng Hong, the current Tongpan of Yangzhou, had already received the news and knew that the person hired by the Zhongqin Marquis's Mansion would be arriving soon.

He arrived at the dock early with his wife Wang Ruofu.

When the boat docked, Sheng Hong and Madam Wang's faces changed when they saw Yuan Wenchun and his wife coming down.

Mrs. Wang wanted to say something at this time, but fortunately Sheng Hong stopped her in time.

"Master, this..."

"Let's talk about it when we get back."

Madam Wang also knew that they were still outside, so she could only suppress her anger with difficulty.

"Uncle, Wenchun sends his regards to you. My father and mother were supposed to come over, but they suddenly fell ill and couldn't make the trip. I'm worried that it would affect the good things of the two families, so I can only let Wenchun do it for them. I hope uncle and aunt won't blame me."

"Haha, of course not. Since Lord Zhongqin and his wife are ill, there is nothing we can do about it. Nephew, let's not talk about it anymore. We have already prepared a place for you to stay. Please come this way."

Sheng Hong watched Yuan Wenchun's performance and of course he knew what was going on. How could he possibly believe what this kid said?

However, things have come to this point now. If a quarrel breaks out, the Sheng family will lose all their reputation.

Gu Tingye followed behind and watched the scene with amusement in his heart. Both families knew the truth, but they were still acting to each other.

However, this has nothing to do with him. Gu Tingyu had already told him the information about the two families, so this time he only planned to bring his ears but not his mouth.

"Who is this?"

"Uncle, I forgot to introduce him to you. This is the second son of the Ningyuan Marquisate. He came to Yangzhou by boat this time."

"Hello, Uncle Sheng. Tingye is polite."

"So you are the young master of Ningyuan Marquis's Mansion. Would you please come to his mansion for a gathering?"

Gu Tingye agreed with a smile, and the group got on the carriage and left the dock.