The Ninth Lady is a rebellious person.

Chapter 135 Is Langjiu worthy of being compared with Gong Jiazi?

The always arrogant Xuan clan came to the Marquis' Mansion, and the visitors were from the Gong family, which ranked second in the Xuan clan. This news was like a pot of boiling water, and the entire Marquis' Mansion was boiling.

That's the Xuan clan. Someone from the Xuan clan delivered a visiting card to the door. What is this? Is it a courtesy? Does this mean that their mansion also has connections with the Xuan clan?
However, the visiting card was sent to the second wife, Cui, who had always been a quiet widow in the mansion, so it should be Cui who should preside over the reception.

But in order to show his importance, Lang Zhengping brought Fan, his third brother and several other men to welcome and accompany him.

Those who came from the Gong family are the direct descendants of the Gong family, ranked first is Gong Si, with the Taoist name Jingyi, and Gong Qi, with the Taoist name Qinqian. The two are not the heirs of the Gong family, but because of family inheritance and bloodline, they put Taoism first and are better than others.

Among the five arts of Taoism, the Gong family is the most proficient in mountain divination, physiognomy, medicine and fortune-telling, but not as much as the first three.

But for ordinary people, it is already extremely powerful.

Therefore, the few boys from the Lang family, who usually dared to climb up the roof and tear off the tiles, were now as quiet and obedient as mice seeing a cat. They looked at their fellow apprentices from the Gong family with curiosity, scrutiny, and admiration.

Look at that person's bearing, that style, that stature. There seems to be an inexplicable aura lingering around him. He looks very mysterious and very shocking.

But this kind of style looks a little familiar, as if I have seen it on someone before.

When Lang Zhengping led the two men forward, Lang Caizhao, who was walking behind, patted the back of his head and said, "I understand."

In addition, people like Lang Caiyi, who were of the same age as him, glanced at him sideways.

"I know where I've seen it. Lang Jiu's style is similar to these two. He looks particularly arrogant." Lang Caizhao said with a blink of his eyes.

Especially when Lang Jiuchuan glanced at people coldly, that look was very frightening.

She is also mysterious and hard to figure out.

Several people were stunned, and Lang Caiyi snorted: "She is just a girl, how can she be compared with the son of the Gong family? You think too highly of her."

Lang Caiguang also nodded, but when he thought of Lang Jiuchuan, he didn't dare to say a word.

Lang Caizhao sneered, put his hands on his hips and said, "It's true that they can't be compared, but she just has that style. Don't you admit it? I can ask my father to put you and Lang Qi under house arrest."

Lang Cailing, who was hiding and watching not far away, was so angry that her face turned red. She wanted to rush out and beat up this Niu Bawang, but she didn't dare. This was the bully of the Lang family and the apple of her stepmother's eye. Was she looking for death?

Lang Caiyi seemed to be indignant and wanted to argue a few words, but the Lang Cai in front of him frowned and scolded: "What are you yelling about? Hurry up and catch up."

Several people quickly restrained their expressions and followed.

We can't let our distinguished guests laugh at us.

Gong Qi has been training his body for many years and has sharp eyes and ears. He heard what those little guys said from a long distance away. He raised his eyebrows and whispered to his senior brother beside him: "These Lang family boys are interesting. Who is Lang Jiu? Is he really like us?"

Gong Si was always calm and steady, and said in a deep voice: "Don't talk too much, we are not here to gossip."

Gong Qi swallowed his tongue.

He is just curious, and his senior brother is just old-fashioned and boring.

When the group arrived at the flower hall in the front yard for receiving guests, Cui was already waiting there and bowed first.

Gong Si and the other man crossed their hands and bowed: "Madam, we bow to you." Then they bowed to Fan.

Mrs. Fan was somewhat flattered and hurriedly returned the greeting.

After entering the flower hall, there was another round of mutual greetings. As the hostess, Fan was responsible for arranging accommodations for the guests and preparing a banquet. After asking about their dietary taboos, she went back to make arrangements and took the youngest sons with her to avoid disturbing them.

Cui first asked about Madam Gong's health. Gong Qi said with a smile, "My mother is in good health. She has been enjoying playing with her grandchildren for the past two years. She is quite happy. Thank you for your concern."

Cui was shocked: "Are you Yuchang's child?"

Gong Qi nodded with a smile: "I am the youngest son of my mother, fifteen this year, and the seventh in the direct line of the clan. This is my second uncle's elder brother, the fourth. Calling us by our Taoist names is too complicated, so Madam, you can call us brothers Gong Si and Gong Qi."

They are cousins, both of whom have practiced Taoism and are fellow disciples.

After hearing this, Lang Zhengping and the others straightened their backs even more. These distinguished guests were all from legitimate families, and their visit to their home was a sign of great importance.

Cui said, "I met your mother when we were still in the boudoir, but we haven't seen each other for many years since we got married. Now she has become a grandmother."

There was a hint of emotion and envy in his words.

Gong Qi had long ago inquired about Cui from his mother and knew that she was a widow, so he smiled and said, "My mother also misses the friendship she had with you when she was young, and especially hopes that one day you will come to visit the clan and say that you will drink and chat with her like you did when you were young."

"That would be great." Cui took a sip of tea and said, "Yuchang wrote to me saying that you would probably arrive after the New Year. Now it's only a few days away from the New Year. What's going on?"

Gong Si put down his teacup and frowned, "It was the young master of the tribe who predicted that a great evil spirit had appeared in the Wujing area while observing the stars at night. He ordered the two of us to come and investigate. If it is true, we must report it and notify all tribes to kill the evil spirit together to avoid harming innocent people and causing trouble to the world. However, this matter is not clear yet, so please don't spread it to avoid causing panic."

Cui and the others were shocked when they heard this. They looked at each other with their pupils trembling slightly.

"What, what is this evil thing?" Lang Zhengping asked dryly.

Gong Si said coldly, "I don't know."

Lang Zhengping didn't dare to say anything, wondering if Jiu Niang knew. Why not go back and ask her?

Yes, his Jiu Niang seems to know some Taoist magic. She can even shoot an arrow through a target blindfolded from a hundred paces away, so there’s no need to panic.

Lang Zhengping instantly calmed down and slowly sipped the tea.

Gong Qi noticed his mood changes and couldn't help but look a little strange. Just now, when he heard about the evil spirits, he was obviously a little panicked, but in the blink of an eye, he seemed like nothing happened and was not panicked at all?
Is it because they are just mortals that they are calm and indifferent to everything that does not concern them?

Gong Qi shook his head slightly.

Gong Si then added: "We came here before the New Year because we were ordered to do so. Therefore, we brothers will be investigating everywhere outside during this period. We are not here just to help with matters in your mansion according to the order of the Madam."

Cui said hurriedly: "We need a place to stay. Guests are welcome. I have the audacity to say that since you are Yuchang's nephews, you are also my juniors. In this case, you can stay in Langfu for a while, so that it will be more convenient for your daily travel?"

"Do not……"

"Then I'm sorry to bother you, Madam." Gong Qi smiled and bowed in response.

Gong Si frowned and turned to look at Gong Qi. He winked at him and said nothing more. They were going out anyway and might not be able to come back at night. It was just a place to sleep, anywhere would be fine.