The old east wind comes to dream

The Chu family was clearly prepared for Gu Zizhan's arrival.Chu Mengze and the old housekeeper were waiting at the gate of the mansion.

The housekeeper and servants of Chu's mansion were very respectful to Gu Zizhan. The old housekeeper led them in while smiling and said that Mrs. Chu was already waiting in the main hall of the main courtyard.On the contrary, Chu Mengze, who accompanied him to welcome him, looked cold and gloomy, without saying a word.

The Chu family is an aristocratic family and has enjoyed a high reputation in the previous generation.This ancestral house has been in existence for more than a hundred years, and the views of the houses in the courtyard are all very exquisite. Gu Zizhan had come to see Chu Lan once before, but he had never been to the main courtyard where Taifu Chu lived.This time, walking on the stone road between the high walls, I only feel that the Chu Mansion is more grand and solemn, and even feels a little oppressive, which makes people feel a little nervous unconsciously.

When meeting Grand Tutor Chu, Gu Zizhan's first impression was that his future father-in-law gave the impression that he was as old-fashioned and cold as the Chu family's courtyard.

When Taifu Chu saw Gu Zizhan, he raised his hand to stop her from saluting, first bowed slightly, and saluted Gu Zizhan and Gu Hong. "I pay homage to Prince Yu and the Third Young Master."

Gu Zizhan was taken aback for a moment, and immediately understood that she was the prince's son who was proclaimed by the emperor, and Taifu Chu was following the order of the state first and the family first, and he gave her the state ceremony first.She had no choice but to accept it, and only saluted Chu Taifu after he finished his ceremony, this time it was Weng's son-in-law's family salute.

Seeing Grand Tutor Chu accepting the ceremony generously, Gu Zizhan's impression of his strict etiquette deepened in his heart.My old father-in-law is really as old-fashioned and pedantic as King Yu said.I can't help but sigh in my heart, fortunately Chu Lan was not raised by him.But after thinking about it, Alan was also very cold when facing outsiders, and it seemed to be somewhat similar to the impression given by the Grand Tutor Chu and the Chu family compound.

After several people saluted, Grand Tutor Chu motioned Gu Zizhan and Gu Hong to sit down, and then said to Chu Mengze, "Meng Ze, you should step back first."

Chu Mengze's body froze suddenly, and his face was a little gray.

Gu Zizhan immediately understood.According to ancient rituals, a bastard is not worthy of inheriting the family business, nor is he eligible to sit at the same table with guests in the hall.Unexpectedly, Grand Tutor Chu kept the etiquette so far. Even though Chu Mengze was his only son, he still abided by the old etiquette, with a clear lineage.

Chu Mengze also quickly calmed down, stood up stiffly, saluted a few people, and backed out with a straight face.

After he left, Taifu Chu thanked Gu Zizhan: "Your Majesty Yu has a heart."

Gu Zizhan hurriedly saluted and replied: "Teacher, please don't be strangers to the boy. Time is in a hurry, Zizhan has not prepared in advance, and I don't know what the teacher likes. If there is something wrong with this gift, I hope the teacher will forgive me." If someone else, Gu Zizhan had already called her father-in-law with a stick and a snake, but she had just seen Taifu Chu's conservativeness, so how could she dare to be casual in front of him.He secretly groaned in his heart, according to this situation, he would definitely not be able to meet Alan today.

Taifu Chu's eyes were deep, and she was staring at Gu Zizhan all the time, making her dare not relax in the slightest.During the conversation with Gu Zizhan, Mrs. Chu had to test her homework from time to time.Fortunately, Gu Che's memorization was fairly solid back then, and Gu Zizhan didn't stop studying after taking over, so he finally saw a somewhat satisfied look on Grand Tutor Chu's face.

Not to mention the Guozijian annual exam, Gu Zizhan felt that he had never been so nervous before the college entrance examination.

Gu Hong on the side listened to the question and answer between the two of them. He didn't understand many of the classics and economics in it, but he could also feel that Gu Zizhan's response was appropriate.Seeing Gu Zizhan's eyes became even brighter, it turned out that the big brother's knowledge is so powerful!

It was not easy for Gu Zizhan to take a breather until Taifu Chu said he was tired and picked up the teacup to drink.Just as he was wondering if Grand Tutor Chu was serving tea to see off the guests, he heard him say: "Senior Yu, let's have lunch at the minister's mansion today. By the way, how about calling You'er here too, what does Shizi Yu think?" "There was even a rare smile on his face.

Gu Zizhan felt as if he was knocked unconscious by a pie falling from the sky.

The folk customs in Dazhao are relatively open. In most people's homes, unmarried couples don't talk about sitting together for dinner, even if they are more intimate, it doesn't matter.But this is Taifu Chu, an "ancient man" who obeyed even the ancient precept that concubine sons are not allowed to enter the court, why is he suddenly so enlightened that he invites his daughter to meet his future son-in-law?

But no matter what, Gu Zizhan was always happy to see Chu Lan.

Unable to bear a smile on his face and eyes, Gu Zizhan hurriedly got up to thank him, "But Zizhan is very happy to be at the same table with Junior Sister Chu. So, I would like to thank my lord Taifu."

But who would have expected that Taifu Chu, who was originally quite soft, would immediately get annoyed after hearing her answer like this.With a cold snort, he looked Gu Zizhan up and down, and Taifu Chu said coldly:

"At first, I thought that Yu Shizi was well-educated and he knew how to be polite. I didn't expect that when he was a real person, he couldn't be judged by his appearance. Men and women have different banquets at seven years old. You and Youer are not yet married. How can you have a feast at the same table? Courtesy is the foundation of a gentleman. Keep it in your heart, how can you just throw it away because of other people's few words, Yu Shizi is a bit sloppy!"

Gu Zizhan was on the verge of crying.Isn't this phishing law enforcement?This future father-in-law is too cunning, why didn't he look upright and pedantic when he tricked her?

Gu Zizhan had no choice but to grit his teeth and salute: "Zizhan was rude, thank you for your teaching, Master Taifu."

Grand Tutor Chu snorted coldly, and said with a smirk: "Young Master Yu, you should know that etiquette cannot be broken! Don't be that kind of person who speaks eloquently, wins reputation, and gives and accepts privately!"

Gu Zizhan heard these words of Grand Tutor Chu, and immediately became angry, and at the same time felt infinite grievances.She knew that Chu Taifu must have guessed that the marriage between the two of them would be successful, and it was necessary for Chu Lan to ask the prince for help in private.These few words were his expression of his dissatisfaction with Gu Zizhan, and at the same time, his belittlement and distrust of Chu Lan.But in any case, giving and receiving in private - this kind of derogatory term that is rebellious and outrageous in today's era should not be associated with Chu Lan.

Really couldn't help it, Gu Zizhan suppressed the emotions in his heart, and said contemplatively: "Master Tai Tuo abides by the etiquette, but he tempts me with words. There is a saying in ancient times, knowledge comes first, behavior is important, and knowledge and action should be united. But here, It is your 'knowledge' to defend men and women, but it is your 'action' to propose me to sit at the same table with Junior Sister Chu. Your move is suspected of allowing state officials to set fires, but not the common people to light lamps."

"Besides, Master Tai Tuo took what I did not do as a lesson and implicated others. It is a bit of a crime."

Grand Tutor Chu obviously didn't expect Gu Zizhan to refute him face to face, but he also said some plausible truths, he couldn't help being speechless for a while, but his face turned red with anger.He slapped the table fiercely, Taifu Chu shouted angrily: "Arrogance!" He picked up the teacup and put it heavily on the table, and said loudly: "See off the guests!"

Immediately, a servant came in and wanted to invite Gu Zizhan and the two out.

The emotions in Gu Zizhan's heart surged, anger, grievance, and a trace of newly added annoyance made the circles of her eyes turn red.Why is she so restless, why is she so fussy with a pedantic ancient man? After all, Mrs. Chu is Chu Lan's father, and if she doesn't like her, then she should keep her at arm's length. Why bother to piss off the old man before he is married.But now that things have come to this, Gu Zizhan can't say anything more brazenly.I had no choice but to salute respectfully, and walked out with Gu Hong.

Gu Hong looked at Gu Zizhan with reverence, without blinking his eyes.Naturally, he would not think that Gu Zizhan was at fault, but he only thought that his elder brother was really wise and mighty, and it was really amazing that he could silence Taifu Chu, the idol of scholars all over the world.

When the two got into the carriage, Gu Hong finally couldn't help but started blowing rainbow farts at Gu Zizhan, wishing he could dedicate all the beautiful words he had learned to his brother.

However, Gu Zizhan had a headache. Is there still time to please his father-in-law? Next time he comes, will he be kicked out by Mr. Chu with a broom?

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Back at Prince Yu's Mansion, Gu Zizhan still had a bitter face.

Grand Tutor Chu was digging pits for her again, and was sarcastic at the same time. It would be strange if she wasn't angry in her heart.Especially when Chu Lan was involved, it was even more unbearable for her.But in any case, it is true that the two families have always been at odds with each other, and it is not surprising that Grand Tutor Chu dislikes her.After all, she still can't hold her breath, after all, she is an elder and a close relative of Alan, so it's not a big deal for her to hold back.

But as a father, Gu Zizhan was still dissatisfied with Grand Tutor Chu in his heart.

She was entangled in her heart, so she didn't care about Gu Hong's expression.

After lunch, King Yu sent someone to call Gu Hong.Gu Zizhan expected that King Yu already knew that Gu Hong was being treated harshly, so he would naturally come forward to appease him, so he didn't pay much attention to it.Let Chunhui dress up Gu Hong, and then follow the visitor.

When King Yu saw Gu Hong, he did exactly what Gu Zizhan had thought, comforted him a bit, and arranged for him a loyal servant again.But Gu Hong obviously still had some shadows, so he begged King Yu to let him live with Gu Zizhan.

King Yu was a little unhappy, but seeing Gu Hong's pitiful look, he cursed "useless thing" in his heart, and finally had no choice but to promise him that Gu Hong could live with her before Gu Zizhan got married.But after Chu Lan entered, Gu Hong had to go back to his yard.

Seeing Gu Hong's happy expression after hearing that he could stay with Gu Zizhan, King Yu was a little strange, and couldn't help asking a few more questions about his trip to the Chu Mansion today.

Gu Hong can't remember the original words, but according to his own understanding, he talked about the conversation between Taifu Chu and Gu Zizhan today, including a lot of his own praise and flattery for Gu Zizhan. Obviously, he already admires this big brother. The five-body projection.

King Yu felt much more at ease when he heard that Gu Zizhan had a dispute with Grand Tutor Chu.He was most afraid that Gu Zizhan would get too close to the Chu family because of his marriage to Chu Lan. Now that he knew that there was a rift between the "Weng and his son-in-law", he was naturally happy to see it succeed.He gave Gu Hong some rewards and ordered someone to send him back.

The free time passed quickly, and soon, it was the seventh day of the first lunar month.

In the past few days, Gu Zizhan accompanied King Yu to meet many clan relatives and ministers who came to visit him, and he also had a superficial understanding of King Yu's power in the court.Not only many civil servants in the six ministries belonged to the King of Yu's faction, but also many of the generals joined the King of Yu.

King Yu would sometimes invite Gu Zizhan to be present when he summoned his staff, and it seemed that he really had plans to let her get in touch with the government.

That night, Gu Zizhan had dinner with Gu Hong in his yard, when he suddenly saw Hu Pei rushing over, saying that King Yu had called her over to see a guest.

Gu Zizhan was suspicious, and he didn't know what kind of guests would come to visit at this hour.

After changing his clothes, Gu Zizhan followed Hu Pei to the courtyard where King Yu lived. As soon as he entered the study, he saw a middle-aged man in Taoist robes sitting with King Yu, looking at her with a smile on his face.

Gu Zizhan immediately understood in his mind that this person must be Taoist Priest Yuan Xu.

Finally, I saw it.