Houmen Dixiu

Chapter 34 Calling
Just as Xiao Huaisu was about to step out of the door of the outer study, Du Xiang, the young man of Mrs. Du, stood outside the door and reported respectfully, "Master, the son of Jing Guogong is here to visit!"

Xiao Huaisu paused, and suddenly had a bad premonition in his heart.

"The son of Duke Jing?"

Old Mrs. Du's eyes turned around on his little granddaughter's back. He had naturally heard about Gu Qingyang giving Xiao Huaisu a gift, and after thinking about it, he called her back, "Since we encountered it, it's not easy to avoid it, Huai Su, You just stay a little longer!"

He has some acquaintance with Jing Guogong, but the friendship is not deep. Sitting in his position, it is difficult to be impartial, but it is easy to say.

Thanking guests behind closed doors is not as good as accepting all rivers and rivers. Only with dredging and guidance can we control everything!
"Yes."

Xiao Huaisu responded, and glanced at Qiu Ling, who also shook his head secretly at her.

Although I know that Miss Biao doesn't like to have too much contact with Jing Guogong's son, but everyone is here, so it's possible to avoid it, that is, you can slap someone in the face, no matter how good-tempered the son is, I'm afraid there will be something wrong in my heart. There are other ideas.

Besides, Mrs. Du has already spoken, so I'm afraid he has to stay if he doesn't.

Xiao Huaisu bit her lip and turned around, and walked to stand next to Mrs. Du.

Old Mrs. Du glanced at her, but he didn't know what he was thinking when he rolled his eyes.

After a while, Du Xiang personally led Gu Qingyang to the study outside.

I haven't seen him for a while, but this young man has become more energetic. He is tall and tall, with a smile on his face. He is dressed in a bamboo blue robe embroidered with dark silver bamboo leaf patterns, which makes people feel a bit more handsome and elegant. He obviously He didn't expect Xiao Huaisu to be here, his eyes swept over, and his whole face seemed to be lit up by the light, burning with a strong interest and joy.

Gu Qingyang stepped forward to salute Old Master Du, then turned to Xiao Huaisu with a smile, "I didn't expect sister Huaisu to be here too!"

He had originally made up his mind to exchange greetings with Mrs. Du first. Taking advantage of the friendship between the two families and the support they gave each other on the way back to Bianjing, it is expected that he would not agree to visit Mrs. Du. He was rejected, but he didn't expect to meet Xiao Huaisu here.

The corners of Gu Qingyang's lips raised slightly, it really was a worthwhile trip!
Xiao Huaisu twitched the corners of his lips, reluctantly stepped forward to greet Gu Qingyang, and then thought of those expensive and delicate gifts he gave him, his face softened a little, and he only called out politely, "Master!"

Gu Qingyang frowned slightly, the unhappiness in his eyes just flashed by, his thick eyebrows slightly raised under the watchful eyes of Mrs. Du, his handsome face was as warm as a spring breeze, "Why did Huai Su suddenly become so estranged with me? When you returned to Bianjing, you still called me brother Shizi..." As he spoke, his eyes darkened, with a hurt expression on his face.

The corners of Xiao Huaisu's mouth twitched slightly, but his expression was still serious, and he said solemnly: "That's because I'm ignorant, Huaisu is the third among sisters, if you don't mind calling me the third sister Xiao, you can!" Then he turned to look at Du The old man took a look.

Old Master Du nodded slightly to her, and then Xiao Huaisu retreated to his side again.

Now even if Gu Qingyang wanted to hide his displeasure, Old Master Du saw it. He stroked his long beard lightly, and the corners of his lips were slightly raised. After all, he was still younger. Although he was born smart, he lost his father Jing Guogong A little bit of city mansion, that is the real essence of human beings.

Old Mrs. Du said lightly, "I watched your father grow up, and your temperament is very similar to him, but young people still need training!"

Gu Qingyang's complexion changed, and he hurriedly cupped his hands, "Master Ge, I'm making you laugh all the time, I'm just... just..." After taking a look at Xiao Huaisu, he finally buried what he was about to say.

What a shrewd person Mrs. Du is, if you want to make a fuss in front of him, it will undoubtedly be playing big swords in front of Guan Gong's family, and you are overestimating your capabilities. Why don't you show your true temperament, maybe you can win the old man's favor .

If he hadn't been entangled in various affairs after returning to Beijing, and it would have been Gu Qinghuai's turn to deliver things to Du's house on his behalf, he spent almost all that night in the warehouse in order to find those few delicate items.

But when Gu Qinghuai came back and said that the girl didn't appreciate her, she looked like she wanted to refuse at that time, if the fifth brother hadn't told her the truth, the box might have been brought back to him.

Gu Qingyang was not happy when he heard that at the time, he was the darling of heaven wherever he was, and he was used to running amok in the Duke's mansion before, who would not spoil him and let him three points, even if it was his uncle's family who had a bad temper So restrained, but no one dared to refute his face.

It was the first time he wanted to be nice to someone, but this girl didn't appreciate it.

But think about it, if this girl is so easy to conquer, I'm afraid she won't be able to arouse his interest.

Mrs. Du didn't make a sound, but turned to look at Xiao Huaisu, and said earnestly: "Huaisu, you must be generous and broad-minded, so that this word can be written elegantly and unrestrainedly. Looking at your calligraphy and painting today, I feel something is wrong. ?" As he spoke, he left Gu Qingyang aside and instructed Xiao Huaisu.

The old man also saw that there might be some trouble between the two children, but it was not easy to ask, but the natural protection of short-term emotions broke out, and he was bound to ask for some ground for his granddaughter.

Gu Qingyang is such an adult, how dare he argue with a girl who is ten years younger than him?
With such a heart, he doesn't know where he is wrong without grinding him.

As soon as Mrs. Du's words fell, Xiao Huaisu secretly glanced at Gu Qingyang. Sure enough, this boy's handsome face was already flushed, but there was no dissatisfaction in his eyes. Think about something.

Xiao Huaisu pursed her lips, wondering if she was just pretending?
"Bring me your painting today!"

Old Master Du raised his hand, Xiao Huaisu immediately followed suit obediently.

On weekdays, when she was studying calligraphy and painting, she set up a small desk under the window of the outer study. At this moment, the picture of fish and shrimp she drew was still placed on the desk, and a corner of it was being suppressed by a bluestone inkstone.

Xiao Huaisu stood on tiptoe and laid out the picture of fish and shrimp in front of Mrs. Du's spacious desk, as if listening to teaching.

Old Master Du only glanced at it, then said casually: "The layout is too small, the painting is not a painting, but a graffiti made by you, but... it is a bit freehand, barely readable."

"Yes."

Naturally, Xiao Huaisu only had to listen obediently. It was less than a month since she learned painting and calligraphy from Mrs. Du.

Gu Qingyang didn't know if he had figured out the old master Du's beating on him, and he didn't think it was disobedient, and there was a touch of gratitude on his face.

(End of this chapter)